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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 .

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: 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 .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good-. N.D.. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Cover shows wear and has fraying on spine. Some stains to back of cover. Small amount of foxing. No stated date or edition. ; With 24 pages of publisher's advertisements. U. S. Title - "The King's Minion" ; 8vo; 320 pages .

Ireland: Michael Cummins. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. As new reprint of The Camisade. Copies 27-35 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 .

Boston And New York: Houghton and Mifflin Company. Fair. 1921. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in fair condition. Cover shows wear and age and the spine is fading. Water stain on lower part of pages. Markings on endpapers. ; Sabatini's Scaramouche is a romance of the French Revolution, set in the court of Louis XVI and the Jacobin Club. The novel follows the romantic entanglements of Scaramouche (the title character), a dashing swordsman and ladies' man, and the beautiful and enigmatic Mme. de Rênal.; 8vo; 392 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1926. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first American edition in near fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Some wear present on dust-jacket. Pages are tightly bound and free of marks. ; The Lion's Skin is a novel about an Italian nobleman, Don Julian, who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. He escapes from prison and sets out on a journey to clear his name. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, including a princess and a band of pirates. He also encounters a lion, which helps him to overcome his enemies.; 8vo; 340 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co.. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first printing of the first edition in dust-jacket of same quality. Dust-jacket has a few tears, most noticeably on front. Illustrated endpapers are slightly tanned and depict soldiers marching. Ink signature of previous owner on title page. Foxing present on pages. Spine is discolored with small dent near bottom. ; 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; 192 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1923. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine first edition, first printing with dust-jacket of like condition. Small chip to dust-jacket near the spine. Book is without blemishes or marks. ; Fortune's Fool tells the story of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and must fight to prove his innocence. Along the way, he meets other characters who help him on his journey, including a beautiful woman who may be the key to his freedom.; 8vo; 304 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1927. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good+ first edition, first printing in like condition dust-jacket. Dust-jacket has a few tears, most noticeably on back. Illustrated endpapers depict soldiers marching. Ink inscription to previous owner on front pastedown. ; 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 .

London: C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd.. Very Good-. 1924. Hardcover. A later edition in very good- condition. Bright blue boards with some fading to spine. Book is slightly cocked and there is inking on the front endpage. ; Also known as the Suitors of Yvonne ; 8vo; 256 pages .

Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1934. First US Edition. Hardcover. A fine first edition housed in a very good dust jacket. Black boards with gilted red lettering. Pages are clean but slightly tanned throughout. DJ has multiple tears and wear on edges. ; This Swashbucking Adventure brought to you by Sabatini is full of mystery, intrigue and romance! ; 8vo ; 323 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1931. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition with dust-jacket of very good+ condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. No marks or discoloration to pages. ; Sabatini’s Scaramouche is the story of a cynical and adventuresome knight, D’Artagnan, who is forced into service with the king of France. D’Artagnan quickly becomes disillusioned with court life and the king’s unscrupulous advisors. He is also envious of the king’s handsome and charismatic courtier, Scaramouche. D’Artagnan plots to get revenge on Scaramouche and eventually succeeds.; 8vo; 420 pages .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 1940. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine first US edition with foxing and tanning throughout. Glue stains on fly-leaf and pastedown. Housed in fine dust-jacket with age and wear on spine. ; Master-At-Arms tells the story of the young man, Gaspar, who is apprenticed to the great swordsman and adventurer, Don John. Gaspar is eager to learn the skills of a true swordsman and quickly masters the art of fencing. However, Don John is not content with Gaspar's progress and challenges him to a duel to prove his skills. In the duel, Gaspar is victorious and soon becomes a celebrated swordsman.; 8vo ; 418 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1930. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good + condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Black boards with red text. Light shelfwear and some tears to dust-jacket. Boards are beginning to come loose. ; This book is about a man who is falsely accused of treason and sent to a remote castle to live out the rest of his days. He is forced to work in the castle dungeon and is tortured by the king's minion, who is in charge of torturing people. He spends his time plotting his escape and eventually succeeds.; 8vo; 420 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1923. First Printing. Hardcover. A near fine edition with patterned blue boards. Stained, foxed and tanned edges but clear pages throughout. Former Library book with "Withdrawn" stamped throughout on fly-leafs. No dust-jacket. ; The Banner of the Bull is a tale of adventure and intrigue, set in the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance. Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, is in search of a new champion to defend his city against the attacks of the neighboring duchies. He chooses the young Vitelli, but the boy is reluctant to leave his mother and sister. Eventually, Sforza forces Vitelli to leave home, and he joins the duke's army. Vitelli quickly proves himself a brave and skillful soldier, and soon becomes one of Sforza's most trusted advisors. But when Sforza is deposed by his jealous brother, Vitelli is forced to flee the city. He joins a band of mercenaries, and eventually finds… Read More

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good. 1928. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition, first printing in near fine condition. Black boards with red text. Minimal shelf wear and no blemishes to pages. ; The Hounds of God is a novel about a group of men who are searching for a murderer.; 8vo; 327 pages .

London: Hutchinson & Co. Fine with no dust jacket. N.D.. Hardcover. A fine edition, with gray boards and black lettering on spine. No just jacket. Foxing mostly on edges and fly leaf with tanning throughout. ; The novel is a dark and suspenseful story set in the 16th century. It tells the story of Giovanni and Caterina, a young married couple who are caught up in a brutal game of politics. Giovanni is forced to betray his wife and become a pawn in the game of power between the two most powerful families in Florence. As the stakes grow higher and Giovanni's position becomes more precarious, he must choose between loyalty to his family and his love for Caterina. The Snare is a gripping story of love, betrayal, and ultimate sacrifice.; 8vo ; 284 pages .

Boston And New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1937. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first US edition in near fine condition with dust-jacket of equal condition. Bottom of front cover is scuffed. Dust-jacket is brightly colored and attractive. ; Louis XVII, the Lost Dauphin of France, his tragic youth, his mysterious disappearance, and the bold attempts, after his supposed death, to place an impostor on the French throne form the subject of this vivid Sabatini tale ; 8vo; 379 pages .