First Edition. Lucius W. Hitchcock dustjacket art and illustrations. Humorous crime novel missed by Hubin. A scarce title by this author and screenwriter whose work includes 'How to Marry a Millionaire', and 'The Old Maid' - a Pulitzer Prize play. "A bright, breezy comedy sort of story with a charming widow, Kitty Davenant, as the heroine, and her old friend and lawyer, Jamison, as the hero. Things happen around Kitty, she keeps things and people moving; and presently she is in a fierce contest which involves millions of dollars and a burglary". Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some shallow chipping at spine ends and edges, lower rear panel with inch sized chip. Item #24459

First Edition. Laune dustjacket art. Interesting character study of a woman dying of jaundice. "The impending death of John Hughes' wife summoned him to the home which he had left a year ago at his wife's request. In this period of waiting, he realizes many things, among them the fact that he has never loved his wife, had married her from a sense of gallantry when she stood up against the whole Carter family who thought John beneath her. He learns also that she has protected him during his absence from tales of an 'indiscretion'. Her death, however, reveals the true reason for their separation and John is grief-stricken and humbled by the realization of the depth of a love which could lift an ordinary, commonplace woman to heights of courage and self-sacrifice". Near Fine but for small 'drip' stain at fore-edge of pages, in Very Good dustjacket that retains publisher's bookmark at front flap, spine colors modestly faded, few tiny edge chips, small stain at top rear flap corner. Item #24658

First Edition. Henry C. Pitz dustjacket art and illustrations. Brazil set adventure novel possibly intended for young adults. "Edward Morrell suddenly steps from the freshman class at Harvard into the interior of Brazil where, he has heard, a young man may earn money provided he has courage. A jealous rancher intends to destroy the foreigner's lumber business, killing if necessary the owner and young Morrell". Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some shallow edge chips, darkening to spine. Item #27077

First Edition. Romance novel of a young woman so devoted to her brother that she almost gives up happiness with another man to take care of him. Wrap-around dustjacket art. Near Fine in Near Fine bright dustjacket with publisher's bookmark removed from front flap and laid in and shallow chipping to spine ends. Item #12597

12x15. Very detailed map in lovely condition. Item #33807

11.7x15.5. Detailed city plan with an inset vignette of the city in 1729. Item #33850

Most maps are 12x15. Includes the following: Africa, North Africa: Morocco, North Africa: Algier, North Africa: Tunis and Part of Tripoli, North Africa: Tripoli, North Africa: Parts of Tripoli and Egypt, Ancient Africa, Libya Pt. I, Ancient Africa, Libya Pt. II, Ancient Egypt, Egypt, Western Africa I, Western Africa II, South Africa. Complied from the M.S. Maps in the Colonial Cptn. Owen's Survey &c. All in lovely condition. Item #33804

First Edition. Alan Haemer dustjacket art. Novel of a love triange, an obstetrician, his secretively alcoholic wife and his devoted nurse. An uncommon Faith Baldwin title. This copy with a bookplate signed by Baldwin at front free endpaper. Near Fine, small christmas gift sticker at front free endpaper, in Very Good dustjacket, tiny chips at spine ends, short closed tears at top front panel. Item #15605

First Edition. Sextodecimo, original illustrated boards. A "[Big] Better Little Book". Uncommon. Very Good attractive volume. Item #26259

Second Revised Edition, but First Thus. In three acts, this play is “a mixture of satirical romance and fantastic comedy, and is concerned with the pride and idealism of a family of street cleaners who are caught in the toils of a changing world.” Very Good in a Very Good dustjacket, with modest edge wear, few short closed tears and small nicks. Item #18323

14.5x11.5. Beautiful, detailed and coloured map. Item #33899

First Edition, Advance Review Copy slip laid in. Near Fine in almost Near Fine dustjacket with original price. Item #20703