ISBN: 9780679507727 - the riddle of the sands: a record of secret service recently achieved (20 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Series Copy Offering some of the most influential literary myth-makers of the last 150 years, the Oxford Popular Fiction series introduces or reintroduces, bestselling works of American and British fiction that have helped define new styles and genres, and that continue to resonate in popular memory today. From crime and historical fiction to romance, adventure, and social comedy, these books are ideal for anyone interested in the prototypical, controversial, groundbreaking, and sometimes notorious fiction of which classics are made. Complete with critical introductions, the Oxford Popular Fiction series is a personal library that lies a the heart of American and British culture. One of the first great spy novels, The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First World War. Bored with his life in London, a young man accepts an invitation to join a friend on a sailing holiday in the Baltic. A vivid exploration of the mysteries of seamanship, the story builds in excitement as these two young adventurers discover a German plot to invade England.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Series Copy Offering some of the most influential literary myth-makers of the last 150 years, the Oxford Popular Fiction series introduces or reintroduces, bestselling works of American and British fiction that have helped define new styles and genres, and that continue to resonate in popular memory today. From crime and historical fiction to romance, adventure, and social comedy, these books are ideal for anyone interested in the prototypical, controversial, groundbreaking, and sometimes notorious fiction of which classics are made. Complete with critical introductions, the Oxford Popular Fiction series is a personal library that lies a the heart of American and British culture. One of the first great spy novels, The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First World War. Bored with his life in London, a young man accepts an invitation to join a friend on a sailing holiday in the Baltic. A vivid exploration of the mysteries of seamanship, the story builds in excitement as these two young adventurers discover a German plot to invade England.…

hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Shrink wrapped! A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Condition: Used - Good. Hardcover edition.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. 1st Edition. First Edition Thus. John O'Connor (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. First edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Gift message to ffep. Good DJ with some edge wear and tears.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. First Printing of the 1977 reprint edition. General wear to cover edges. Bottom corners are rough and the cloth is broken (dropped?). Content pages are clean and unmarked. DJ is worn on edges/corners and the panels are rubbed. DJ is not price clipped. 260 pages.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. School edition withdrawn from school library, with unmarked text and maps; in light blue cloth. Reprint of the 1903 classic.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. First printing of this reissue, very good+ in a very good dust jacket. Some sunning to black spine cloth where the jacket is chipped. The jacket has loss at both spine ends; fairly minor at the head and about 2" at the foot. There is also some rubbing and small creased tears. $12.50 publisher's price on front flap of jacket; no names or other marking in or on the book. A classic in espionage fiction, this book was first published in 1903 and combines expertise in sailing and a description of the German Secret Service activity in Europe prior to WWI. 0. John O'Connor (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 260 pages.