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New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition. Hardcover. .K. DunlapThe Seminar for Murder by S.K. Dunlap is the story of a group of college students who are invited to participate in a murder mystery game. They are given a case to solve and must figure out who killed their chosen victim. Along the way, the students learn about murder, forensic science, and the criminal justice system.; 8vo; $6.50 .

London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.. Fair. 1910. Softcover. A volume in fair condition . There is a memorial stamp to the front flyleaf and the edges of the cover are rubbing and chipping; IDEADon Quixote is the story of a man who is convinced that he is a knight errant, tasked with saving the world from wickedness. He sets out on a journey to carry out this mission, even though he is often laughed at and ridiculed. Despite these setbacks, Don Quixote never gives up, and eventually becomes a national hero.; Everyman's Library: Romance; 18mo; 477 pages .

New York: Random House. Very Good+. 1941. Hardcover. A Very Good+ edition with some general wear and tear to the board and pages ; The First Part of the Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha tells the story of Don Quixote, a man who believes in the power of imagination and is convinced that he is a knight errant fighting for the good of all. Despite his lack of actual experience, Don Quixote pursues his fictitious adventures with passion and determination, often leading him into trouble. Ultimately, his quest leads him to meet many remarkable people, experience great adversity, and learn some valuable lessons.; 8vo; 566 pages .

London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.. Poor. 1910. Softcover. An edition in poor condition with a memorial stamp on the front flyleaf. The edges of the cover are rubbing and chipping and the front cover, endpaper, and serial page have become detached; The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605. The story follows the titular Don Quixote, who is convinced that he is a knight who has been chivalrously called to protect the people of La Mancha from the evil oppression of the wealthy and powerful. Despite his ridiculousness, Don Quixote soon finds himself engaged in many adventures, including a battle with an giant windmill.; Everyman's Library: Romance; 18mo; 424 pages .

London: Hutchinson. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1953. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First compiled edition in very good+ condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Dust-jacket has creases and some tears to spine, but is still vibrant in coloring. Endpages show some tanning, but other pages are clean and without blemishes. ; Edition comprising The Sea-Hawk, the Black Swan, and Captain Blood. ; 8vo; 915 pages .

Boston, New York, and Cambridge: Houghton Mifflin Company / the Riverside Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1927. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A bright first American edition/first printing in just about Fine condition with small bookseller's label to rear pastedown in Very Good dust-jacket with a few closed tears and minor chips and tape repair to the inside; The Nuptials of Corbal is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Basis for the film The Prisoner of Corbal (1936) starring Hugh Sinclair as the Marquis of Corbal and Hazel Terry as Cleonie. Author Rafael Sabatini is best known for his book Captain Blood ; Color Illustrations; 8vo; [vi], [1], 2-194 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Fine+ in Poor dust jacket. 1921. PhotoPlay Edition. Hardcover. Fine photo play edition S edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Housed in poor condition dust-jacket that has seperated but all pieces are present. ; Rafael Sabatini's Scaramouche is a one-of-a-kind adventure story, an exciting and fast-paced tale of the romance and treachery of 16th century Europe. Born to a noble family in Spain, Scaramouche is a fearless and witty young man who revels in his own freedom and disdain for social conventions. When the Bishop of Rome sends an embassy to Spain to negotiate peace between the Catholic and Protestant factions, Scaramouche is chosen to travel with them as their entertainment. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a cunning plot to assassinate the Pope, and must use all his wits and bravery to outwit his enemies.; 8vo ; 392 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1925. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine 1st American edition with black boards and red lettering housed. No dust jacket. Slight cracking on spine and minimally tanned pages. Book plate of previous owner on back paste down. ; Carolinian is an epic tale of love, adventure, and revenge set in the lush and beautiful Carolinas in the early 1600s. The story follows the intersecting fates of Spain's greatest young nobleman, Don Rafael de Córdoba, and the beautiful, fiery Englishwoman, Lady Eleanor de Montfort. When Don Rafael is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the remote Spanish outpost of Santo Domingo, Eleanor's determination to free him leads her on a dangerous journey across the Caribbean Sea and through the swamps of Carolina. Along the way she becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy, and must use all her wit and courage to survive. In the end, she… Read More

New York - Paris: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1922. Hardcover. Very good edition, with cracked spine and netting showing. Rare edition illustrated with scenes from the photoplay. Title page with illustrations ripped out. No dust-jacket. ; Captain Blood is a novel by Rafael Sabatini that tells the story of an Irishman, Richard Sharpe, who is forced into piracy after being falsely accused of murder. Sharpe becomes one of the most successful pirates of his era, plundering ships and riches across the Caribbean.; 8vo ; 356 pages .

London: Martin Secker. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. N.D.. Hardcover. Very Good edition with tanning and foxing on pages, cracked spine and no dust-jacket. Wear on edges and spine are minimal. ; This book is a collection of short stories set in various historical periods. The stories are fascinating and well written.; 8vo ; 342 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) , LTD.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good edition with foxing on pages, and damaged back fly-leaf. Cloth covering is stained and discolored but in good condition otherwise. No Dust-jacket. ; The second in the Captain Blood Series, the Captain returns in this adventure packed pirate novel. ; 8vo ; 287 pages .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1940. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good+ first printing, first US edition in like condition dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is brightly illustrated, with a little edgewear. Small sticker from bookseller on front endpage is only marking in book. ; Dust-jacket illustration by John Alan Maxwell ; 8vo; 418 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1928. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in very good condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Dust-jacket has some chipping, especially near center of front cover. Pages have foxing and general discoloration. ; The Hounds of God is a story about a group of men who are sent to track down a serial killer. They must use all their skills to track down the killer before he can kill again.; 8vo; 286 pages .

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Boardes are slightly faded with light shelf ware and discolored and minimally stained edges. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a brilliantly satirical and entertaining novel about a cynical and scheming nobleman who uses his wit, charm, and political skills to rise to the top of the French court.; 8vo; 420 pages .

Ireland: Michael Cummins. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. As new reprint of The Camisade. Copy 26 of 76 printed. Black boards with as new dust jacket. ; This is a collection of short stories set during the French Revolution. Some of the stories are about the revolution's impact on the people who live through it, while others are about the revolution's impact on the leaders and their attempts to control it.; 8vo ; 127 pages .

London: Hutchison & Co (Publishers) LTD.. Fine with no dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. Fine edition, cover is in fine condition with almost no wear apparent. Flaps have tanning and slight staining on them with signature and book plate of previous owner on front fly-leaf. No dust-jacket. ; Bellarion the Fortunate is a historical novel set in the 12th century. It tells the story of Bellarion, a boy who is accidentally chosen to become the king of Antioch. Bellarion must fight to keep his throne against enemies who want to take it away from him.; 8vo ; 445 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good+. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good+ condition. Shelf wear present, with some tanning to pages. ; First Series; 8vo; 342 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Shelf wear present, with some tanning to pages. Fair amount of foxing throughout. ; Second Series; 8vo; 295 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good-. 1924. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first edition, first printing. Spine is slightly cocked and tanning to pages is present. Small waterstain on bottom of first 75 pages. ; Mistress Wilding is the story of a young woman who has been sold into slavery by her parents. She is taken to a remote cabin in the woods and is made to do the bidding of her cruel mistress.; 8vo; 345 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. Near fine edition with discolration on cover and fraying on spine. Edges are foxed and tanned and fly-leaf is signed by previous owner. No dust-jacket. ; Sabatini's Mistress Wilding is a story of a woman who has been reduced to slavery and is used by her cruel master for his own amusement. She is determined to find a way to escape and return to her own life.; 8vo ; 345 pages .