Mortmain by Train Arthur (92 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Pub by Chas Scribner's Sons, 1928. NOT exLib. VG+ cond. hardcover, no dj. Dark green bds, textured & blindstamped, w/ muted gilt lettering on spine. Fore-edge deckle-cut. Illustrated in b&w incl Frontis w/ tissue guard. 314pp. Square, straight, tight, clean & unmarked, overall VG+ cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 314pp. Frontispiece. Green embossed cloth. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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HARD BACK GREEN. Condition: GOOD. General shelf wear, rubbed cover, and few soil spots. DATE PUBLISHED: 1907 EDITION: 314.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, no DJ. Green cloth. Pages are clean, crisp and unmarked, though lightly tanned. Binding is tight, Hinges strong. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Small 8vo 7½" - 8" ; 314 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pages are clean and unmarked. Minor to moderate rubbing along the edges and corners. The page side bottom corners are slightly bumped.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1907 Green Cloth blind embossed binding with gilt title on orange on decorated spine cover, binding tight and square no damage, no DJ text clean and unmarked no names no stamps.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. A later edition (1929) of one of Train's earliest novels, about a wealthy physician who only accepted cases which involved complications of true scientific interest, and conducted experiments along new lines of his peculiar hobbies. No DJ. Green embossed boards. The frontispiece and at least two of the six interior plates (all present) are by J C Leyendecker. The interior is clean & tight. PO acquisition note (CEL CHI 6-24-92) on the FFEP. A very good copy. J C Leyendecker (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. 314 pp. First Thus - re-issues the 1907 Appleton edition. Green patterned cloth decorated in gilt on the spine. Light wear at the corners of the boards with fading in the gilt on the spine; short tear along the edge of the rear pastedown; hinges tight, gutters intact; no interior markings; no dustjacket. Illustrated with seven black and white plates by uncredited artists, all present and accounted for. Arthur Train was reasonably well known for his legal thrillers and courtroom intrigue, maybe the first but definitely not the last lawyer to write about what he knew. Mortmain was filmed in 1915, directed by Theodore Marston and starring Robert Edeson, Donald Hall, Edward Elkas, Joseph Weber, Muriel Ostriche, Karin Norman and others. Surgeon Crisp announces to his student doctors and friends that he has solved the problem of limb-grafting, and shows proofs as he successfully grafts a paw from one cat onto another. Among those deeply interested is Mortmain, a friend of Dr. Crisp's. Mortmain is a gentleman of leisure and collector of rare art subjects and is heavily in debt to his friend, Gordon Russell. He is warned of that debt by Russell's lawyer, a friend of Mortmain's. While Russell at first has no desire to call in the loans, when the two men become rivals for the affections of Russel's ward, Bella Forsythe, things change. Size: 12mo. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later printing. Green stamped cloth. Illustrated with black and white plates. Very good with a cocked spine, wear on the corners and the spine ends, and fading on the spine.

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

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Hardcover. Small 8vo. Green blind-embossed leatherette with gilt spine lettering. 314pp. Tissue-guarded frontispiece, 6 called-for full-page plates. Near fine. Quite tight and lovely later printing of this 1907 novel, Train's second and one of the first to spotlight "Dr. Strangelove syndrome" -- alien hand syndrome (AHS). Train (1875-1945) was a New York County assistant district attorney and as a mystery novelist pioneered the courtroom thriller genre and immortalized attorney Ephraim Tutt. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Frontispiece, 7.5 x 5.5", green cloth, 314pp, extremities bumped and a bit rubbed, eps toned, a reprint of the 1907 Appleton's edition, but in a rare dustjacket (rubbed, soiled, edge-worn/torn); the dustjacket has just the author's name, publisher and title on spine, otherwise blank. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Delve into the captivating world of legal intrigue and suspense with 'Mortmain,' a collection of classic American short stories by Arthur Cheny Train. This volume, meticulously prepared for print republication, showcases Train's masterful storytelling as he explores themes of crime, mystery, and the complexities of the legal system. Within these pages, discover a selection of compelling narratives that expertly blend elements of legal fiction with the thrill of the unknown. Explore the nuances of justice, the ambiguities of morality, and the human drama that unfolds within the courtroom and beyond. 'Mortmain' offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, reminding us that the fundamental questions of law and order, right and wrong, remain timeless. A must-read for fans of classic mystery, legal drama, and enduring American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Mortmain' is a compelling collection of legal mysteries and suspenseful tales penned by Arthur Train, a master of the legal thriller genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, these stories explore the intricate and often shadowy world of the law, where justice is frequently a matter of technicality and wit. The title story, 'Mortmain,' delves into the chilling concept of the 'dead hand' of the past reaching out to influence the lives of the living through complex wills and legal entanglements.Train, drawing on his own experience as a district attorney, populates his narratives with sharp-witted lawyers, desperate defendants, and clever criminals. Each story is a masterclass in tension, blending legal procedural elements with psychological depth. Whether dealing with cases of inheritance, identity, or high-stakes fraud, Train captures the tension between the letter of the law and the demands of morality. This work remains a significant contribution to legal fiction, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the legal system's power to shape human destiny and the enduring influence of the past upon the present.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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