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The Garland of Defeat by Florence Mary Bennett first edition hardcover Harold Vinal Limited, New York. (1927)

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Wonderful imagery created with words; 5 books in one binding with multiple chapters in each. "In the midst of a grove of pines, well up on the slope of a hill, there was sparkling a fountain of melody..."

Separations by Oakley Hall signed trade paperback University of Nevada Press (1997)

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Wonderful gift copy. RARE to find author signed copy. "The Grand Canyon country of the 1880s is the setting of Oakley Hall's compelling new novel."

Callaghan, comme tout le monde by Roman A-R Tourtebatte Trade Paperback Morel Editeurs

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Dialogue rich novel in French. RARE; as of this listing, none are available in North America.  Photo of back and front covers is specific to this listing.

Wet Paint by Gwynn Popovac signed first edition hardcover Houghton Mifflin (1986)

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This is the author's first novel. "...an intimate look at a suburban family living on the outskirts of Los Angeles in the 1950's and '60's...But Flora Jackson feels like a fugitive there..."

Actor's Blood by Ben Hecht first edition hardcover Covici Friede (1936)

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Photo shows front cover and Contents showing 8 separate novels within this binding. From the first page of Actor's Blood:  "The death of a famous actress is the signal, as a rule, for a great deal of maudlin excitement..."

Junkyard Blues by Nan Mahon and Big Mac McAuley signed first edition trade paperback iUniverse and Big Mac Daddy Productions, Sacramento, CA. (2006)

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Dialogue rich novel.  "An exciting read. Definitely movie material."