Fascination King by Boothby Guy (54 results)

Condition: Fair. 1897. No Edition Stated. 286 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Both hinges cracked with netting visible, thus the boards are slack. Some gutter cracking. Plate at page 230 detached but present. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with crushing to spine ends. Notable tanning to spine, with scuffing, staining and marking to boards. Book has a forward lean.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

octavo hardcover (front gutter cracked, lacks fep, couple of pages loose); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

8vo, 286pp plus advertisements. Black & white illustrations. A good hardback copy with light wear to boards. Tanned fore edges and prelims.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 249 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Undated but pen inscription to front free endpaper states 1923. Minor foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking and creasing to gutters and hinges but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 286 pages; illustrations; 21 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Illustrated works; English literature. 1 Kg.

8vo. viii + 286pp. + 16pp. adverts. B/w. frontispiece and illustrations by Stanley L. Wood. Some occasional foxing. Original gilt lettered navy cloth with colour illustration mounted on upper board, slightly rubbed to edges. US$12.

2 volumes in 1. 8vo. B/w. frontispieces and illustrations by Stanley L. Wood. Some browning, bound in rubbed and slightly chipped navy cloth. US$15.

1st edition. Good copy only in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 286 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Mystery and detective fiction Australia. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. spine bumped and chipped, corners rubbed, illustrated by Stanley L Wood, advertisement leaves, later front free endpaper, good. 286 pages; keywords: fiction;

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 286 pages; illustrations; 21 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Illustrated works; English literature. 1 Kg.

Fourth edition. Illustrations by Stanley L. Wood. Previous owner's inscription on half-title dated 1898. viii, 286 pp + 16 pp ads. Frontispiece, & 3 other b/w illustrations. A tale of Marie, King of the Médangs. Eps browned. Front hinge cracked. Blue cloth bevelled boards. Paste-on colour illustration on front board. Gilt lettering on front board and spine. Top and bottom of spine and corners rubbed. A few light stains on boards. Overall condition VG.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Wood, L. Stanley (illustrator). First UK edition - pp286. - Chatto and Windus - Decorative black cloth hard covers, with embossed gold text on spine, glod text on front cover with a decoration on front cover. Good condition. Covers a little worn/faded, with fading on the gold lettering. Roughcut pages with a little brown aging. A nice clean copy of this FIRST EDITION. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

8vo. viii + 286pp. + 16pp. adverts. B/w. frontispiece and illustrations by Stanley L. Wood. Owner's inscription to front f.e.p., hinges cracked, original gilt lettered navy cloth with colour illustration mounted on upper board, slightly rubbed to head and tail of spine and corners. US$22.

1st ed. Hardback octavo, no jacket, fair condition only (reading copy), dark blue boards (dulled), gilt title cover & spine, embossed decoration spine, colour illustration front board (two corner tips missing), four black & white plates includes frontispiece with tissue guard (one plate loose), front free flyleaf REMOVED, rough-cut edges, pages lightly toned, tissue guard toned & creased, edges foxed & toned, light foxing endpapers & title page, spine ends chipped, tiny tear base of spine, front & rear inner hinges slightly split (pages firm), small piece missing edge four pages (text retained), light toning pages, tiny hole title page, some edgewear, owner's written name. 286 pp. This classic mystery novel by Guy Boothby is a nihilist spy tale about a man named Marie, King of the Medangs. The preface states he is based on a true story of a supposed Frenchman who travelled to the hinterland of Annam and proclaimed himself King. The meeting in Venice, all that happened in the Eastern State, the wedding, and even the war with the French, is pure fiction. Written by Australian writer born at Glen Osmond South Australia in 1867. He lived mainly in England. He died in 1905 at Boscombe UK. He is best known for His Dr Nikola novels. (Plus 16 pages of Ward Lock publications at rear.).

Hard Boards. Condition: Good. Stanley L. Wood (illustrator). Hard boards. 19.5x13cm. viii+286 pages. Black & white frontispiece. At the rear is a 16 page Ward Lock book catalogue. Clean & tight book. Front end paper has a small "WH Smith" blindstamp and a signature. No other inscriptions. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref zx-claus.

hardcover. First Edition. Ward, Lock & Co. 1897. First edition. Some pages unopened, light foxing, else VG+-near fine with pictorial covers. Preceded by the American edition. Author Sydney Smith's copy with his bookplate. Non-mystery novel.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Guy Boothby: The Fascination of the King (1897). Paperback: Ward, Lock & Co., nd. Illustrated. Bound with: Hawley Smart: Broken Bonds (1874) Paperback: Ward, Lock & Co., nd. Illustrated; G. J. Whyte-Melville: Katerfelto A Story of Exmoor (1870). Paperback: Ward, Lock & Co., 1900. Illustrated. Three Victorian/Edwardian paperbacks bound as one in green binder's cloth. Bound without original wrappers. Very good. Book.

1st edition. Good copy only in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 286 pp., illustrations. Subjects; Mystery and detective fiction Australia. 1 Kg.

viii+286+[16]pp. 8vo. Original cloth with gilt lettering and pictorial inlay, cloth lightly worn at extremities. Black and white frontispiece and plates. Occassional foxing. Top edge gilt. A very good copy. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition. Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood. Blue cloth gilt with beveled boards and applied illustration. Old subscription library blind stamp and other evidence of library ownership, a sound but worn, fair only copy. Adventure from the Australian author of the Dr. Nikola series.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This enthralling historical narrative delves into the extraordinary life of an enigmatic figure, a man who established his own kingdom in Asia and became known as the King of the Medangs. The author, a seasoned traveler and astute observer, recounts his chance encounter with the mesmerizing monarch in Venice, which sparked a curious and profound friendship. The book transports readers to a world of adventure and intrigue. Through conversations and shared experiences, the author explores the king's remarkable journey: his rise to power, the challenges he faced, and the profound impact he had on his people. Along the way, the author delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the indomitable spirit that drives individuals to shape their destinies. More than a mere historical account, this book provides a captivating study of human nature. It examines the motivations and complexities of a man who dared to defy convention and forge a new path, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.