264pp. 8vo. Original boards with slightly defective dustwrapper. A very good copy.
250pp. 8vo. Original cloth with bright dustwrapper. A very good copy. An historical romance; the abridged version of "Maelstrom", first published in 1938. First edition thus.
264pp. 8vo. Original cloth backed boards in dustwrapper. Edges browned, gutter split at page 10, otherwise a very good copy. Romance set in Italy and England in the 17th Century.
Published by Harlequin Books., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada., 1955
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Paul Anna Soik - GGA - Good Girl Art Painted Cover (illustrator). PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. #331 - WOMAN IN CHAINS (Book #331 in the Original Vintage HARLEQUIN Paperback series) Horrifying and Brutal Abuses of CONVICT WOMEN in the Colonies of Western Australia (March 1955; Esoteric; Horrifying and Brutal Abuses of CONVICT WOMEN in the Colonies of Western Australia; Colorful, Humorous and Grave characters; Courage, Comradeship, Jealousy, Passionate Love and the Tragedy of Rape. Edward Vivian Timms was a celebrated Australian novelist and screenwriter; PBO: Paperback Original, True 1st Ed; Paul Anna Soik GGA Good-Girl-Art Painted Cover; 286 Pages; RARE TITLE in ANY Edition, #329 is a RARE Number in the Original Vintage HARLEQUIN Paperback series,>> We have A GIANT selection of Harlequin books in stock, in many difference grades. (If you prefer a different grade ask we might just have it.) > Cover scuffing & creasing; Surface scratching to covers; minor pen to front cover; moisture staining to last few pages causing staining to right edge of pages; backcover staining; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.
Published by Harlequin Books., Toronto - Winnipeg, Canada., 1955
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good / Very Good. Painted Cover Art (illustrator). First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!. CONVICT TOWN (Vintage Harlequin Paperback #330; March 1955 PBO) Whipping, CONVICTISM, PROSTITUTION in Sydney Town the PORT O HELL the 1836 PENAL COLONY of NEW SOUTH WALES by Timms, E.V. (Edward Vivian; 18951960) >> (March 1955; PBO = Paperback Original - True First Edition; 288 Pages; Paul Anna Soik painted cover art; Man in Bondage being WHIPPED / Flogged Painted Cover image; Historical Fiction - Esoteric; DEPRAVITY and VIOLENCE were the Order of the Day; Against a Historical background showing the struggle to Abolish CONVICTISM, to reclaim broken lives, to Banish the Rampant PROSTITUTION and Villainy that infest SYDNEY TOWN, it tells in trenchant style the story of the Ordeal & destiny of a gentle English migrant girl, Elizabeth Holley, who comes to Sydney Town the PORT O HELL as it was called in 1836; Dramatic, Lusty & Epic Life in the PENAL COLONY of NEW SOUTH WALES. Author was a popular Australian novelist, short storyteller and screenwriter for films and radio. VERY RARE Title; At Time of this Listing, there were NO Copies for Sale on the Top Six Major Bookseller Websites; >> Cover scuffing; paper spine creasing; wear to top & bottom of paper spine; Heavy Black felt marker to front end page. (size = 1" x 1" ); Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.
Published by Harlequin Books., Toronto - Winnipeg, Canada., 1955
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: FINE+, Near New. Painted Cover Art (illustrator). First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!. CONVICT TOWN (Vintage Harlequin Paperback #330; March 1955 PBO) Whipping, CONVICTISM, PROSTITUTION in Sydney Town the PORT O HELL the 1836 PENAL COLONY of NEW SOUTH WALES -- by Timms, E.V. (Edward Vivian; 18951960) >>> (March 1955; PBO = Paperback Original - True First Edition; 288 Pages; Paul Anna Soik painted cover art; Man in Bondage being WHIPPED / Flogged Painted Cover image; Historical Fiction - Esoteric; DEPRAVITY and VIOLENCE were the Order of the Day; Against a Historical background showing the struggle to Abolish CONVICTISM, to reclaim broken lives, to Banish the Rampant PROSTITUTION and Villainy that infest SYDNEY TOWN, it tells in trenchant style the story of the Ordeal & destiny of a gentle English migrant girl, Elizabeth Holley, who comes to Sydney Town the PORT O HELL as it was called in 1836; Dramatic, Lusty & Epic Life in the PENAL COLONY of NEW SOUTH WALES. Author was a popular Australian novelist, short storyteller and screenwriter for films and radio. VERY RARE Title; At Time of this Listing, there were NO Copies for Sale on the Top Six Major Bookseller Websites; Inventory #HQ-330-1; FN+, near New = $149.00); Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.