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  • THE MORTAL WOUND. by La Capria, Raffaele.
    La Capria, Raffaele.
    THE MORTAL WOUND.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Farrar, Straus & Company, (1964) dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel to be published in the US. Winner of Italy's most prestigious literary award, the Strega Prize, in 1961 and considered a classic of modern Italian literature. Translated from the Italian by Marguerite Waldman. When it first appeared the NY Times review called it a "difficult, at times hilarious. but always rewarding novel. . What the author wants to do is to encompass within the narrow bounds of his 191 pages the elusive and multifaceted spirit of Naples. . . [and of] the lyrical, subaqueous world in which his young protagonists spend so much of their time." 191 pp.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (some foxing to the endpapers, edges of textblock and interior and back cover of dj, but otherwise a tight, straight and clean copy of an important modern novel, now rather scarce in the first edition)

    Book ID: 84681
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  • IN OTHER WORDS. by Lahiri, Jhumpa.
    Lahiri, Jhumpa.
    IN OTHER WORDS.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. dj. Hardcover first edition - The first non-fiction work by this Pulitzer prize winning novelist, a reflection on the her experiences in immersing herself in another language and in living abroad, published in a bilingual edition with the Italian and English on facing pages. Written in Italian by Lahiri and translated by Ann Goldstein. xiv, 233 pp. ISBN: 978-1101875551.

    Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket (price-clipped)

    Book ID: 83193
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  • BLOOD FROM A STONE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    BLOOD FROM A STONE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2005.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Another title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. "On a cold Venetian night shortly before Christmas, a man is killed in a fight in Campo Santo Stefano. The closest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death. The dead man was working as a vu cumpra, one of the many Black Africans selling goods outside normal shop hours without a work permit. Arriving on the scene, Commissario Brunetti's response matches that of everybody involved: why would anyone kill an illegal immigrant?" 276 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-87113-8875.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 57434
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  • THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2008) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 276 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 978-0871139801.

    Condition: Very near fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 75258
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  • DOCTORED EVIDENCE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DOCTORED EVIDENCE.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2004.). First edition - One of her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 245 pp.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (a new copy.)

    Book ID: 50147
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  • ABOUT FACE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    ABOUT FACE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2009.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 278 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 9780802118967.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 50398
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  • UNIFORM JUSTICE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    UNIFORM JUSTICE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2003.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 259 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9030.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 43298
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  • A NOBLE RADIANCE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    A NOBLE RADIANCE.

    Edition: First printing.

    London: William Heinemann, (1998) dj. Hardcover first edition - The seventh novel in the highly acclaimed Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery series set in Venice. "In a small village at the foot of the Italian Dolomites, the gardens of a deserted farmhouse have lain untouched for decades. But the new owner is summoned urgently to the house when his workmen disturb a macabre grave. Then a valuable signet ring is found, leading Brunetti to a family grieving for their abducted son." The Washington Post called this series "One of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever." 229 pp. ISBN: 0-434004170.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 86004
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  • DOCTORED EVIDENCE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DOCTORED EVIDENCE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2004.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. 245 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9189.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 52171
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  • THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2006.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. 256 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9375.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 52172
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  • BLOOD FROM A STONE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    BLOOD FROM A STONE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2005.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Another title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. "On a cold Venetian night shortly before Christmas, a man is killed in a fight in Campo Santo Stefano. The closest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death. The dead man was working as a vu cumpra, one of the many Black Africans selling goods outside normal shop hours without a work permit. Arriving on the scene, Commissario Brunetti's response matches that of everybody involved: why would anyone kill an illegal immigrant?" SIGNED on the title page. 276 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-87113-8875.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)

    Book ID: 52173
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  • TRACE ELEMENTS. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    TRACE ELEMENTS.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2020) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 29th title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. Map endpapers. 278 pp. ISBN: 978-0802148674.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 84305
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  • UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2020) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 28th title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. As a favor to his wealthy father-in-law, the Count Falier, Brunetti agrees to investigate the seemingly innocent wish of the Count's best friend, the elderly and childless Gonzalo, to adopt a younger man as his son. Short-listed for the Gold Dagger Award. Map endpapers. 259 pp. ISBN: 978-0802129116.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 85005
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  • SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2007.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 16th title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 264 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-960x.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 52532
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  • BLOOD FROM A STONE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    BLOOD FROM A STONE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2005.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Another title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. "On a cold Venetian night shortly before Christmas, a man is killed in a fight in Campo Santo Stefano. The closest witnesses to the event are the tourists who had been browsing the man's wares before his death. The dead man was working as a vu cumpra, one of the many Black Africans selling goods outside normal shop hours without a work permit. Arriving on the scene, Commissario Brunetti's response matches that of everybody involved: why would anyone kill an illegal immigrant?" 276 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-87113-8875.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket ("San Francisco 2005" written on blank prelim)

    Book ID: 67932
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  • SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN.

    Edition: First printing.

    London: Heinemann, (2007.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The 16th title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. 264 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-43401625X.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 67138
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  • BEASTLY THINGS by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    BEASTLY THINGS

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2012.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 296 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 978-0-8021-20236.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 67092
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  • DOCTORED EVIDENCE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DOCTORED EVIDENCE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2004.) dj. Hardcover first edition - One of her highly praised - and prize-winning - series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 245 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9189.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 54126
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  • JEWELS OF PARADISE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    JEWELS OF PARADISE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2012) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first stand-alone novel by this author who is best known for her prize-winning series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. This novel features Caterina Pelligrini, a musicologist working abroad who jumps at a chance to return to her native Venice, when she is hired to supervise the opening of some trunks believed to contain papers by a 17th century Baroque composer. 244 pp. ISBN: 978-0802120649.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 73184
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  • DOCTORED EVIDENCE. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DOCTORED EVIDENCE.

    Edition: First printing.

    London: William Heinemann, (2004.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. Map endpapers. 245 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9189.

    Condition: Very near fine in fine dust jacket (usual toning to the pages, but otherwise as new).

    Book ID: 65552
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  • A QUESTION OF BELIEF. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    A QUESTION OF BELIEF.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2010.) dj. Hardcover first edition - One of her highly praised - and prize-winning - series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 262 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 978-0802119421.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 55065
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  • THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2006.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 256 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-9375.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 71596
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  • DRAWING CONCLUSIONS. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DRAWING CONCLUSIONS.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (2011) dj. Hardcover first edition - A title in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. 260 pp. ISBN: 978-0802119797.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 73098
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  • SEA OF TROUBLES by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    SEA OF TROUBLES

    Edition: First printing.

    London: Heinemann, (2001) dj. Hardcover first edition - True first edition of the tenth book in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. 247 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-3336573751.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (usual toning to the pages)

    Book ID: 74065
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  • DEATH OF FAITH. by Leon, Donna.
    Leon, Donna.
    DEATH OF FAITH.

    Edition: First printing.

    London: Pan / Macmillan, (1997) dj. Hardcover first edition - True first edition of the sixth book in her highly praised, and prize-winning, series of mysteries featuring Guido Brunetti, commissario of the Venice police. SIGNED on the title page. 310 pp. ISBN: 0-3336573751.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 74064
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  • THE MOSAIC CRIMES. by Leoni, Giulio.
    Leoni, Giulio.
    THE MOSAIC CRIMES.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harcourt, Inc., (2006.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A Dante Alighieri Mystery, translated from the Italian by Anne Milano Appel. "Florence, June 1300. The body of an artist, his face covered in quicklime, is discovered next to the mosaic he had almost completed. Dante Alighieri, the newly appointed prior of the city of Florence is on the case. It is his first official investigation." Includes a cast of characters, sources and references. 321 pp. ISBN: 0-15-1012466.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 55440
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  • THE MONKEY'S WRENCH. by Levi, Primo.
    Levi, Primo.
    THE MONKEY'S WRENCH.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Summit Books, (1978.) dj. Hardcover first edition - "An exuberant, exhilerating and wildly funny novel about the joys of work and the art of storytelling" by this important Italian writer who is primarily known for his chronicling of the Holocaust. Translated by William Weaver. 171 pp plus a final note. ISBN: 0-671-622145.

    Condition: Very near fine in a fine dustjacket (an apparently unread copy, but with a remainder line).

    Book ID: 56438
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  • PRIMO LEVI: Tragedy of an Optimist. by [Levi, Primo, 1919-1987] Anissimov, Myriam.
    [Levi, Primo, 1919-1987] Anissimov, Myriam.
    PRIMO LEVI: Tragedy of an Optimist.

    Edition: First US printing.

    Woodstock NY: Overlook Press, (1999.) dj. Hardcover first edition - "Primo Levi is represented in this world almost entirely by his writings, and his public self--shy, intelligent, diffident--in some respects disguised the man within. This first biography delves deeply into the life and mind of the controversial writer" a chemist by training, a partisan during World War II, a philosopher, and most importantly a survivor of the concentration camps and a Holocaust witness. Translated from the French by Steve Cox. List of Primo Levi's works. Photographs, notes, glossary of concentration camp terms, bibliography, and index. x, 452 pp. ISBN: 0-87951-8065.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket (some light toning to the pages, very minor shelfwear.)

    Book ID: 57307
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  • BEAST IN THE MIRROR: the Life of Outsider Artist Antonio Ligabue by [Ligabue, Antonio] Jones, Karen Kavelin.
    [Ligabue, Antonio] Jones, Karen Kavelin.
    BEAST IN THE MIRROR: the Life of Outsider Artist Antonio Ligabue

    Edition: First printing.

    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, (1997.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first work about Liguabue (1899-1965) to appear in English. The reclusive artist, an outsider in every way, spent most of his life in a hut beside the Po River in Italy. Illustrated in both color and black and white. 136 pp. ISBN: 0-88496-4248.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.)

    Book ID: 9347
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  • THE TIME IS NOW. by Maltz, Maxwell.
    Maltz, Maxwell.
    THE TIME IS NOW.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (1975.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Historical novel set in post-Renaissance Italy and centered on a young surgeon Gasparo Tagliacozzi, who 'dreams of repairing the defects of birth and the ravages of accident and war.' The author is himself a plastic surgeon, and perhaps best known as the author of the best-selling book 'Psycho-Cybernetics' 415 pp. Wraparound dust jacket art by Richard Clifton-Dey. ISBN: 0-671-21859X.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket.

    Book ID: 43813
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