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New York, NY Books Inc, 1945. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities, with a bit of scuffing and some tape-reinforcement at the lower front hinge; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the wrapper covers; the clear cellophane wrap covering the covers has lifted and broken awah in spots; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains in remarkably handsome condition for the genre: not perfect but close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.95 x 5.35 x 0.9 inches). 252 pages. Weight: 8.8 ounces. Colorful pictorial Wraps. The publication date is approximate, based upon production values, style, etc. Giant Junior Classics Series. Vintage dime-store style paperback. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Random House Children's Books, 1997. Hardback First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows barely discernible spine lean; else flawless; binding remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 180pp. (Newbery Honor Book). Hardback with DJ. This year, as in other years, Lily has planned a spectacular summer in Rockaway, in her family's cozy house on stilts over the Atlantic Ocean. But by the summer of 1944, World War II has changed almost everyone's life. Lily's best friend, Margaret, and her family have moved to a wartime factory town, and worse, much worse, Lily's father is on his way overseas to the war. There's no one else Lily's age in Rockaway until Albert comes, a refugee from Hungary, a boy with a secret sewn into his coat. Albert has lost most of his family in the war; he's been through things… Leer más

Boston, MA W.A. Wilde Co., 1919. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; slight spine lean; faint soil. Former owner gift insciption and date at front endpapers. Binding secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 338pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardback: Pastedown Illustration.  

New York, NY A.L. Burt, Publisher, 1933. Hardcover Reprint Edition [1933]; Authorized Movie Tie-in. Movie tie-in photos of Katherine Hepburn, as Jo; Joan Bennett as Amy; a publicity shot with Miss Hepburn, Miss Bennett, Frances Dee, and Jean Parker; and Miss Parker as Beth, at the piano. Good: shows moderate use: wear to the extremities; darkening and soiling to the panels. a former owner's gift inscription at the front flyleaf; slight tanning to the text pages; the binding leans, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A good used copy, tightly bound, showing considerable wear and several minor flaws. Overall, remains a sturdy, reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.65 x 1.25 inches). viii, 424 pages. Language: English. Weight: 17.2 ounces. Decorated endpapers. Last copyright 1911, but published circa 1933. Reprint Edition [1933]; Authorized Movie… Leer más

New York, NY Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1934. Hardcover First Edition (1934), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Harcourt, Brace & Company's customary - but not universal - practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1934), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Harcourt, Brace & Company's customary - but not universal - practice at the time of publication. First editions began being stated in the following year. Very Good+ to Near Fine: The Book shows just a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the red-tinted top edge may not be as bright as originally; a couple fo superficial scratches to the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome… Leer más

Boston, MA Little Brown & Co: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1972. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to sheen; unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 152pp. Illustrated by Marsha Guminski. Author's first book. Hardback with DJ.  

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1929. Hardcover First Edition [1929], so stated. First Edition [1929], so stated. Good: Shows significant indications of use: sows moderate wear to the extremities and mild rubbing and considerable soiling to the panels; foxing to the outside edges. The binding shows moderate lean, but is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Overall, remains a sturdy copy, showing some wear and soiling and with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.75 x 0.9 inches). ii, 208 pages. Illustrated with six full-page duotone illustrations and a Full-Color Frontispiece by Henry Pitz. Decorated Endpapers. Weight: 15.8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 1990. Hardcover First Edition of this collection in the USA (1990), so stated. First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published by Macmillan of London in the previous year. First Edition of this collection in the USA (1990), so stated. First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only a hint of wear to the corner tips; else flawless; the price is intact. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75… Leer más

New York, NY Harcourt, Brace & Co, 1996. Hardcover First Edition USA (1996), First Printing indicated by a complete alphabetical sequence. First Edition USA (1996), First Printing indicated by a complete alphabetical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: the binding leans ever so slightly - and we mean ever so slightly - off square, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single very minor flaw; not quite absolutely pristine, but remains very close to it. In overall appearance, remains virtually "As New". The DJ shows a tiny nick at the lower corner tip of the rear panel; else flawless; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Verey close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.55 x 0.95 inches). 213 pages. Language: English. Weight:… Leer más

New York, NY William Morrow & Co, 1982. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows indications of light use: slightest spine lean; minimal wear; faint foxing at quarter-cloth backstrip and top edge; former owner's gift inscription very lightly at the front free endpaper. Binding secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; short, closed tear at bottom rear corner tip; very faint soiling; price unclipped, but price blacked; mylar-protected. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 8vo. 158pp. Illustrated with drawings by Pamela Johnson. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Random House Children's Books: Wendy Lamp Books, 2004. Hardcover First Edition (2004), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only the tiny mark noted below;.else flawless; thebinding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, but a local bookseller has marked the book with a tiny dot at the bottom edge to distinguish 'new' from 'used' books, so it might as well be. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.8 x 1… Leer más

New York, NY David McKay Company, 1954. Hardcover First Edition [1954], unstated. First Edition [1954], unstated, in accordance with McKay's customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: just a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards and even lighter wear to the upper extremities; a small, very faint smudge at the bottom edge of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with scant loss to rubbing at the upper corner tips; a small chip at the middle of the top of the rear panel; a half-inch closed tear at the top of the front panel; the mildest overall rubbing; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. A very handsome copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 216 pages. Illustrated with Drawings in Black & White by the Author. Powder Blue cloth over boards with Totem… Leer más

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1993. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute spine lean; else flawless; binding secure; text clean. DJ flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 180pp. Hardback with DJ. Wealthy reserved sixteen year old Sloan Fredericks never thought she would be in the middle of a political scandal. When she told her friends that a high-ranking government official made a pass at her, she didn't imagine that the news would end up in a gossip column the next day. To make matters worse, Sloan's best friend, Justine, admits to having a fling with the same politician, and rumors spiral out of control. Orphaned at a young age, Sloan lives with her politically powerful grandmother, who tries to arrange a cover-up to protect the family name. When Sloan discovers this is not the only cover-up her grandmother is… Leer más

New York, NY New American Library: Signet Books, 1965. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. First Ed thus, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; some faint water spotting to tinted outside edges; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 12mo. 192pp. Mass Market Paperback. This is a thrilling story of adventure and peril. It is the story of a creature of the sea struggling to fulfill its destiny, fighting the traps of nature and of man. 

New York, NY Scholastic: Blue Skyn, 1998. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 168pp. Hardback with DJ. Hamilton conveys the eternal, unshakable love that binds family members together. Ages 11-up. Although I am an adult, I really enjoyed this book. As Cammy and Elodie are learning to deal with the death of their cousin, Patty Ann, two new cousins come into the picture. Cammy starts to feel betrayed because Elodie likes to be around Jahnina and Gigi. Cammy envy's Jahnina and wishes that she could be more like her with her city ways and computer skills. While Cammy is dealing with her cousins she also starts to wish that her divorced mom and dad will get back together. All of a sudden, Cammy becomes angered when she realizes that Jahnina is not her cousin but her… Leer más

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1994. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. SIGNED AND DATED BY AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows former owner's gift inscription at the front free endpaper; binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows some creases at the inside front and rear flaps; two very faint creases at the top edge of the front panel; else flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Shows several flaws, but remains quite clean, structurally sound and tightly bound and showing very little wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 192pp. Hardback with DJ. Twelve-year-old Dana and her parents are working hard to turn their new house into a bed-and-breakfast inn when Dana discovers a skeleton and a secret diary behind the wall of one of the bedrooms. This suspenseful, thought-provoking novel tells the story of the Underground Railroad and how the dramatic discovery… Leer más

New York, NY The Seabury Press: A Clarion Book, 1976. Hardcover First Edition [1976], unstated, in accordance with Seabury's customary practice. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1976], unstated, in accordance with Seabury's customary practice. Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book is flawless: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Other than the author's inscription, the book is free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows only minor indications of very light use: light wear to the extremities; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Shows a couple of flaws, but in overall appearance, remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x 0.75 inches). 168 pages. Weight: 14.2 ounces. Book Jacket Art by Allen Davis. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Bantam Doubleday Dell: Delacorte Press, 1998. Hardcover First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Advance Reading Copy: First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 166pp. Paperback. Author Shelley Stoehr, who never seems to flinch at the grit of teenage angst, succeeds again with Tomorrow Wendy, the story of an unforgettable teen named Cary who finds herself obsessed with her boyfriend's sister. As the obsession propels Cary to steal odd bits and pieces from Wendy's room, Cary begins to wonder if, perhaps, she might have a "thing" for Wendy. What's really going on inside Cary's mind? Does she love Danny or his sister? And what would it mean to be gay? Unfortunately, drugs and manic dancing in underage nightclubs cloud… Leer más

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 2000. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 215pp. Hardback with DJ. Earl, an uneducated Southern drifter in his early 20s, reveals his life to the reader in a series of flashbacks. Presents a very real look at what could happen to any child who doesn't receive love and support. A difficult and emotional read.

London, UK Jonathan Cape, 1960. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to extremities; faint foxing at the top edge; binding shows the the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; a half inch closed tear at the top edge of the front panel; mild rubbing and faint soiling; a heavier soil spots at the rear panel; price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains a clean, tightly-bound, presentable copy in a DJ that shows a little wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 140pp. Illustrated with Black & White Drawings by Chistopher Brooker. (Famous Twins series). Hardback with DJ.