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Hancock, John.

John Hancock Autograph Document Signed.

June 22, 1767.

Rare autograph document signed by John Hancock requesting payment for provisions issued to Troops in Nova Scotia. One page, the manuscript document reads, “Boston June 22d 1767 Sir, At Thirty Days sight of this my Third Bill/First & Second of same tenor and date not paid/please to pay to Messrs. Harrison Barnard & Spragg Merchts. inContinue reading "John Hancock Autograph Document Signed."

Bolano, Roberto [Natasha Wimmer; Charlotte Strick].

2666.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece published posthumously in English, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Boldly signed by the translator Natasha Wimmer on the title page. Additionally signed twice by the award-winning jacket designer Charlotte Strick on the frontContinue reading "2666."

Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens].

Three Sketches By Mark Twain: My Late Senatorial Secretaryship, The Facts Concerning the Recent Resignation, and How I Edited an Agricultural Paper.

Stamford: The Overbrook Press, 1946.

The Overbrook Press edition of three of Mark Twain’s humorous and satirical sketches. Octavo, original wrappers. Accompanied by a note from The Overbrook Press laid in stating, “James C. Auchincloss Apr 7 – 1947 With the compliments of Frank Altschul.” James C. Auchincloss (1885–1976) was a Republican congressman from New Jersey who served from 1943Continue reading "Three Sketches By Mark Twain: My Late Senatorial Secretaryship, The Facts Concerning the Recent Resignation, and How I Edited an Agricultural Paper."

Desantis, Ron.

Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama.

Jacksonville, FL: High-Pitched Hum Publishing, 2011.

First edition of governor Ron DeSantis’ first book. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Ron and Carol – Faithful and strong! Ron DeSantis.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mary Fisher Design.

Clancy, Tom [Ben Affleck].

The Sum of All Fears.

New York: G.P. Putnams's Sons, 1991.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 2002 film starring Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Tom Clancy and Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.

Moody, Dwight Lyman.

Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed.

: September 12, 1890.

Autograph letter signed by American evangelist and publisher Dwight L. Moody. One page, the letter reads in full, “Northfield Sep 12/46 Dear Mrs Hall Will you tell the good people of Troy I will be with them Nov. 9th & I would like to have you get up a good choir. I will use No.Continue reading "Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed."

Mandela, Nelson; Jesse Jackson.

Nelson Mandela and Jesse Jackson Signed Photograph.

Photograph of civil rights leaders Nelson Mandela and Jesse Jackson. Glossy black and white photograph of Mandela and Jackson sitting next to each other. Boldly signed by Mandela in black felt tip on the lower margin, “N. Mandela 15-3-2000,” and by Jackson in gold ink, “Keep Hope Alive Jesse L. Jackson.” In fine condition. A sharpContinue reading "Nelson Mandela and Jesse Jackson Signed Photograph."

Patton, George S. [Robert B. Patterson; Hobart R. Gay; Paul D. Harkins; Geoffrey Keyes; Thomas H. Nixon; et al].

George S. Patton Signed Menu.

Germany: Bad Nauheim, November 11, 1945.

Rare original dinner menu from George S. Patton’s 60th birthday celebration at the Spa Hotel in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on November 11, 1945. Octavo, featuring colorful hand-decorated double ruled borders, four-star rank, and unit insignia designs. Boldly signed under the four-star rank insignia by Patton, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” Additionally signed by eighteen attendees, including:Continue reading "George S. Patton Signed Menu."

Warhol, Andy.

Andy Warhol’s Exposures.

New York: Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.

First edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Andy Warhol on the half-title, who has added a large sketch of a heart below, “To Vic Andy Warhol.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Andy Warhol.

Lee, Harper.

To Kill A Mockingbird.

Philadelphia & New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

First edition with the review slip of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century which had an initial first printing of 5,000 copies and went on to earn Harper Lee the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publicationContinue reading "To Kill A Mockingbird."

Carpenter, Scott; Gordon Cooper; John Glenn Jr.; Gus Grissom; Alan Shepard; Wally Schirra; D.K. Slayton .

Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph.

Langley Air Force Base: 1961.

Large color semi-glossy photograph of the Project Mercury astronauts, signed by six of the Mercury Seven. This group shot was taken in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961. Inscribed or signed next to their respective images in black felt tip: “We are seven privileged men, ScottContinue reading "Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph."

Churchill, Winston S.

Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed.

July 30, 1958.

Typed letter signed by Winston Churchill to Edward J. LaVallin, president of the Philadelphia Business Club. One page, typescript on Churchill’s Hyde Park Gate letterhead, the letter is dated July 30, 1958, addressed to Mr. Edward J. Vallin, President, Philadelphia Business Club and reads in full: “Thank you so much for your most agreeable letter tellingContinue reading "Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed."

Bush Koch, Doro [George H.W. Bush].

My Father My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush.

New York: Warner Books, 2006.

First edition of this work by the daughter of the 41st President of the United States. Octavo, original boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by George H.W. Bush on the dedication page, “To Mark Wallace, Thanks for all you do for kids. Merry Christmas! George Bush, Dec. 20, 2007.” The recipient, Mark Wallace andContinue reading "My Father My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush."

Smith, Adam.

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.

London: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1789-1793.

Mixed early edition set of Adam Smith’s magnum opus and cornerstone of economic thought. Octavo, 3 volumes bound in one quarter modern calf over cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine. Volumes I and III are seventh editions (1793), Vol. II is a fifth edition (1789). In near fine condition.Continue reading "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations."

Dahl, Roald.

Roald Dahl Autograph Letter Signed.

Autograph letter signed by the great children’s storyteller Roald Dahl. One page, handwritten letter to American writer and Playboy editor Ray Russell, responding to an inquiry soliciting contributions. The letter reads in full, “Oct. 14th Dear Mr. Russell Sorry not to have answered your letter before, but I’ve been away in England. I’ve told myContinue reading "Roald Dahl Autograph Letter Signed."

L'Engle, Madeleine.

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind In The Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1962-1989.

First editions of each volume in the author’s iconic and genre-defining Wrinkle in Time quintet, including one of the most celebrated Newbery Award-winning novels of all time. Octavo, five volumes, original publisher’s full and half cloth. A Wrinkle in Time is boldly signed by Madeleine L’Engle in a contemporary hand on the title page andContinue reading "The Wrinkle in Time Quintet: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind In The Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time."

Churchill, Winston S.

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948-53.

First American editions of Winston Churchill’s masterpiece, preceding the British editions. Octavo, six volumes, original cloth, illustrated. Triumph and Tragedy is inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Yours sincerely Winston S. Churchill.” Each volume is very good to near fine in a very good dust jacket with chipping to the spine extremities ofContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

Bellow, Saul [Christopher Hitchens].

Henderson the Rain King.

New York: The Viking Press, 1959.

First edition of Bellow’s classic fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow writer Christopher Hitchens, “For Christopher with good wishes Saul Bellow.” Hitchens wrote, “When I think of Bellow, I think not just of a man whose genius for the vernacular could seem toContinue reading "Henderson the Rain King."

Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore].

The Spy Who Loved Me.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1962.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed by Roger Moore on the title page. Moore played 007 in the film adaptation. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed.

Yergin, Daniel.

The Prize. The Epic Quest For Oil, Money and Power.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991.

First edition, early printing of “the best history of oil ever written” (Business Week), which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Daniel Yergin on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.

Becker, Gary S.

Human Capital.

New York: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1966.

First edition, second printing of the economist’s magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Gary Becker on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket with a chip to the rear panel. Rare signed.

Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens].

The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress.

New York: The Heritage Press, 1962.

The Heritage Press edition of the author’s second book, one of the best-selling travel books of all-time. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, with color illustrations throughout. In near fine condition with sunning toContinue reading "The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress."

Sloan Jr., Alfred P.

My Years With General Motors.

New York: Doubleday & Company, 1964.

First edition of Sloan’s influential work, which has since become a classic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, warmly inscribed in the year of publication by the author on the half-title page, “For my good friend Ernest C. Arbuckle with my very best regards. Alfred P. Sloan New York Jan 17, 1964.” The recipient, ErnestContinue reading "My Years With General Motors."

Patrick, Stewart [Madeleine K. Albright].

The Sovereignty Wars: Reconciling America with the World.

Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 2018.

First edition of this thought provoking work about the United States and its interactions with other countries around the globe. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Accompanied by a typed autograph letter from Richard N. Haass of the Council on Foreign RelationsContinue reading "The Sovereignty Wars: Reconciling America with the World."