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The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands

by Childers, Erskine

London: Penguin, 1987. classic spy thriller in excellent condition.. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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SGD 5.90
THE SHATTERED GODDESS ..

THE SHATTERED GODDESS ..

by Schweitzer, Darrell

Virginia Beach / Norfolk: Donning, [1982]. First edition. A fine copy. (#168776) (29578). Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Starblaze Editions SB25. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Schweitzer to "Dan" on the recto of the first leaf. Trade paperback original.
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SGD 34.42
THE SCORE

THE SCORE

by Donald Westlake writing as "Richard Stark

New York: Pocket Books, Inc., [1964]. First edition. Lower right front corner clipped, reading crease, a good to very good copy. (16309). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Pocketbook # 35014. Paperback original. A Parker novel. Pederson (ed.), St. James Guide to Crime and Mystery Writers, (4th ed.), pp. 1039-1041.
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SGD 34.42
Monsters of the Middle Ages

Monsters of the Middle Ages

by William Wise

1971 , great shape. No marking, tears, or ware of any sort. Paperback.
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SGD 34.42
THE CON MAN

THE CON MAN

by McBain, Ed (pseudonym of Evan Hunter)

New York: Perma Books, 1957. First edition. A very good plus copy, faint cover crease, several small "dings" to front cover. (12124). Small octavo, cover by James Meese, pictorial wrappers. Perma Books #M-3055. Paperback original. The fourth 87th Precinct novel.
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SGD 68.85
THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE: DEATH UNDER CONTRACT

THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE: DEATH UNDER CONTRACT

by Wallace, Robert (pseudonym)

[San Diego: Corinth Publications, 1966]. First edition. Age darkening to text block, a fine copy. Unread. (21173). Small octavo, cover art by Robert Bonfils, pictorial wrappers. Corinth number CR135. Book 21 in the paperback reprint series from the pulp magazines. Cook, Mystery, Detective and Espionage Magazines, pp. 408-416.
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SGD 48.20
HIGH PRIEST OF CALIFORNIA and WILD WIVES

HIGH PRIEST OF CALIFORNIA and WILD WIVES

by Willeford, Charles

N.p. [New York]: [Universal Publishing and Distribution Corp., 1956]. First edition. This copy is in fine condition, some minor creasing to lower rear cover. (8491). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Beacon #B130. Willeford misspelled as Williford on the front cover. High Priest of California was previously published in 1953 and bound with Full Moon a Talbot Mundy novel as a Royal Giant book. This is the first publication for High Priest in a smaller format and it is the first publication of Wild... Read more about this item
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SGD 481.95
THE FACE THAT MUST DIE

THE FACE THAT MUST DIE

by Campbell, Ramsey

[London]: A Star Book Published by the Paperback Division of W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd, [1979]. First edition. A fine, unread copy. (#168798) (29598). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Signed by Campbell. "A thoroughly chilling book ..." - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-66. "Giving oneself over to Campbell's writing feels a bit like losing one's mind. Sounds are heightened, perceptions warped, and squalor becomes synonymous with horror. Reading his books, you begin to feel that your room needs to be... Read more about this item
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SGD 68.85
THE SHADOW STRIKES

THE SHADOW STRIKES

by Lynds, Dennis writing as "Walter Gibson

New York: Belmont Books, [1963]. First edition. A fine copy. Unread. (18318). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Belmont 92-602. Paperback original. The second of the nine Belmont Shadow books, this and the rest now written by Dennis Lynds.
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SGD 103.28
CAROLE CAME BACK

CAROLE CAME BACK

by Turner, John (pseudonym)

[New York]: A Midwood Book, [1963]. First edition. A fine copy, unread. (25184). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Midwood F308. Paperback original.
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SGD 61.96
KEPT

KEPT

by Lord, Sheldon (pseudonym for Lawrence Block)

[New York]: A Midwood (Tower) Publication, [1960]. First edition. A fine unread copy, touch of rubbing. (11983). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Midwood #35. Paperback original.
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SGD 172.12
LOOK OUT FOR SPACE

LOOK OUT FOR SPACE

by Nolan, William F

New York: International Polygonics, Ltd., [1985]. First edition. Crease to front cover (from the signing), a fine copy unread. (26829). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Paperback original. Inscribed and dated by Nolan on the inside front cover. The further adventures of Sam Space, the private op on Mars.
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SGD 61.96
High Line : the Inside Story of New York City's Park in the Sky

High Line : the Inside Story of New York City's Park in the Sky

by David, Joshua & Robert Hammond

Synopsis:
How two New Yorkers led the transformation of a derelict elevated railway into a grand―and beloved―open space
The High Line, a new park atop an elevated rail structure on Manhattan's West Side, is among the most innovative urban reclamation projects in memory. The story of how it came to be is a remarkable one: two young citizens with no prior experience in planning and development collaborated with their neighbors, elected officials, artists, local business owners, and leaders of... Read more about this item
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SGD 34.42
The Vegetable Passion : A History of the Vegetarian State of Mind

The Vegetable Passion : A History of the Vegetarian State of Mind

by Barkas, Janet

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1975. slight dustsoiling at edges, otherwise clean sound copy.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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SGD 8.85
THE WOMAN CHASER

THE WOMAN CHASER

by Willeford, Charles

[Chicago: Newsstand Library Inc., 1960]. First edition. A quite fine unread copy, touch of rubbing to base of spine panel. (8495). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Newsstand Library # U137. Paperback original. Filmed in 1999.
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SGD 344.25
ASSIGNMENT-BUDAPEST

ASSIGNMENT-BUDAPEST

by Aarons, Edward S

Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Publications, Inc., [1957]. First edition. Mild age darkening to text paper, a fine unread copy. (26697). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Gold Medal 707. Paperback original. C.I.A. agent Sam Durell. Bill Pronzini writing of the Sam Durell novels "Despite all the violence and melodrama...[the] Durell novels are compulsive reading. Aarons was an accomplished writer, with excellent descriptive abilities...and an expert sense of narrative pacing." - Pronzini and Muller, 1001... Read more about this item
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SGD 61.96
THE STARS ARE THE STYX

THE STARS ARE THE STYX

by Sturgeon, Theodore

[New York]: A Dell Book, [1979]. First edition. A fine copy, unread. (29221). Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Dell 18006. Paperback original. Signed by Sturgeon on the title page. Collects ten stories.
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SGD 61.96
THE MURDER OF THE U.S.A.

THE MURDER OF THE U.S.A.

by Jenkins, Will[iam] F

[New York: Quinn Publishing Company, Inc., 1947]. First paperback edition. Some darkening to text paper, some light edge rubbing, a nearly fine unread copy. (16376). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Atomic attack on the U.S.-who is responsible?
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SGD 48.20
THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE: MURDER UNDER THE BIG TOP

THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE: MURDER UNDER THE BIG TOP

by Wallace, Robert (pseudonym)

[San Diego: Corinth Publications, 1966]. First edition. Age darkening to text block, bump to upper left front corner, a nearly fine copy. Unread. (21161). Small octavo, cover art by Robert Bonfils, pictorial wrappers. Corinth number CR107. Book 7 in the paperback reprint series from the pulp magazines. Cook, Mystery, Detective and Espionage Magazines, pp. 408-416.
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SGD 34.42
EYES OF LAURA MARS

EYES OF LAURA MARS

by Gilmour, H[arriet] B

New York, Toronto, London: Bantam Books, [1978]. First edition. Small crease to upper left corner of rear panel, a fine unread copy. (15830). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Bantam 12125-1. Novelization of the screenplay written by John Carpenter and David Zelag Goodman.
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SGD 103.28
SLAY RIDE FOR A LADY

SLAY RIDE FOR A LADY

by Whittington, Harry

Kingston, New York: Quinn Publishing Company, Inc., [1950]. First edition. A near fine copy, mild edge rubbing, a few light stress creases. (12555). Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. Handi-Book #120. Paperback original. The author's first book.
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SGD 172.12
A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE

A GUIDE TO THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE

by Slavicsek, Bill

New York: A Del Rey Book / Ballantine Books, [1994]. First edition of the second edition, revised and expanded. A fine copy. Unread. Review slip laid in. (29393). Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Trade paperback original.Numerous definitions cross referenced to many printed sources, including novels, novelizations, reference books, guides, games, etc.
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SGD 48.20
NOBODY HEARD THE SHOT AN ALECK WEST DETECTIVE STORY

NOBODY HEARD THE SHOT AN ALECK WEST DETECTIVE STORY

by Chidsey, Donald Barr

Los Angeles: Bantam Publications, Inc., n.d., [1941]. First edition. Age darkening to text paper, edge rubbing, cover creases, a very good copy. (26719). Small octavo, printed wrappers. Bantam No. 25. Front cover slug is "Authorized Abridged Edition," however this cataloger finds no record of a previous book publication. Perhaps abridged from a magazine publication? This is the author's only Hubin listed title, he is well known for his adventure fiction. Hubin, p. 162.
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SGD 103.28
MARCHANTER'S LUCK

MARCHANTER'S LUCK

by Cherryh, C. J. (pseudonym of Carolyn Janice Cherry)

New York: Daw Books, Inc., [1982]. First edition. Ding to right front edge, a nearly fine to fine copy. (25160). Small octavo, cover by Barclay Shaw, pictorial wrappers. DAW 488. Paperback original. Part of the author's Alliance-Union Universe future history series. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-105.
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SGD 34.42
Prairie Poetry

Prairie Poetry

by Jim Hoy

ISBN- 1880652498
Prairie Poetry, by Jim Hoy, 1995
published by The Wichita Eagle & Beacon Co. very good condition. Minor edge ware or shelfware. Binding good and tight. 159 pages of clean white pages. No markings or inkings of any sort.
About the book: EVER SINCE THE FIRST GATHERING AT ELKO, Nevada, in 1985 the popularity of cowboy poetry has burgeoned. Cowboy and cowgirl poets from Kansas have been active in the movement, building on a tradition that had linked our state with cowboy poetry since the... Read more about this item
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SGD 86.75