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Fleming, Ian. [Roald Dahl].

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

1964-65: Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.

First editions of all three volumes of Fleming’s rare children’s novel. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Burningham. Adventure Number One is signed by Roald Dahl who co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation opposite the half-title page, very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Adventure NumberContinue reading "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car."

Chaucer, Geoffrey.

Chaucer’s Romaunt of the Rose Troilus and Creseide and the Minor Poems.

London : William Pickering, 1846.

First edition of this exemplary collection of poems. Octavo, three volumes, bound in full contemporary tan calf with blue and black morocco labels stamped in gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. In near fine condition, bookplate of LadyContinue reading "Chaucer’s Romaunt of the Rose Troilus and Creseide and the Minor Poems."

Bronson, Rev. S.A. [William Tecumseh Sherman].

John Sherman: What He Has Said and Done: Being a History of the Life and Public Services of the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.

Columbus: H. W. Derby & Co., Publishers, 1880.

First edition of this biographical chronology of the life of United States Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman; from the library of William Tecumseh Sherman. Small octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, elaborately stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, frontispiece portrait of John Sherman. General William Tecumseh ShermanContinue reading "John Sherman: What He Has Said and Done: Being a History of the Life and Public Services of the Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States."

Boccaccio, Giovanni.

Amorous Fiammetta.

London: The Mandrake Press, 1929.

First edition of the first psychological novel in Western literature, reprinted from the original English edition translated by Bartholomew Young in 1587. Quarto, full green vellum with gilt titles to the spine, central design of three women stamped in gilt to the front panel, yapp edges, all edges gilt, illustrated with enchanting full-page color platesContinue reading "Amorous Fiammetta."

Winik, Jay. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg].

The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800.

New York: HarperCollins, 2007.

First edition of Winik’s “cinematic reconstruction of the birth of the modern world” (Robert Dallek). Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Chevy Chase, MD Dec. 2007 To Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Marty Ginsburg Who in our own day continues the rich legacies of our Founders!Continue reading "The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800."

Peckham, Ann.

The Complete English Cook; or, Prudent Housewife: Being a Collection of the Most General, Yet Least Expensive Receipts in Every Branch of Cookery and Good Housewifery.

Leeds: Printed for Thomas Wright, c. 1790.

Early edition of this 18th century collection of inexpensive and nourishing recipes for beginners. Duodecimo, original half cloth, illustrated with diagrams of table settings for different meals and times of year at the rear. In good condition with light toning to the front and rear free endpapers, rubbing to the front and rear panels. HousedContinue reading "The Complete English Cook; or, Prudent Housewife: Being a Collection of the Most General, Yet Least Expensive Receipts in Every Branch of Cookery and Good Housewifery."

Farley, John.

The London Art of Cookery, and Housekeeper’s Complete Assistant; On a New Plan.

London: Printed for J. Scatcherd and J. Whitaker, et al, 1792.

18th century edition of this classic culinary guide. Octavo, bound in three-quarter black calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, frontispiece portrait of Principle Cook at the London Tavern John Farley, illustrated with thirteen plates of course and table settings for different months of the year. In very good conditionContinue reading "The London Art of Cookery, and Housekeeper’s Complete Assistant; On a New Plan."

Ehrenreich, Barbara.

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By In America.

New York : Metropolitan Books, 2001.

First edition, early printing of this work, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Lynn- Thanks for your support of Measure ’25 Barbara Ehrenreich.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By In America."

Bolano, Roberto.

The Savage Detectives.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.

First edition of this modern classic, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the translator Natasha Wimmer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. Jacket lettering by Jennifer van Dalsen. TranslatedContinue reading "The Savage Detectives."

Burgess, Anthony.

A Clockwork Orange.

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1963.

Finely bound edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by AnthonyContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

Sloan, Alfred P.

Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph.

Photograph of legendary executive and longtime president and CEO of General Motors Alfred Sloan, inscribed by him. Black and white photograph of the General Motors president in a handsome half-length pose in later age, inscribed by him in the upper right corner of the image, “For Edward Orio, with best regards, Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.,Continue reading "Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph."

Bojaxhiu, Mary Teresa [Mother Teresa]; Terence Cardinal Cooke; [Pope John Paul II].

Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke Signed ‘Visit of Pope John Paul II’ New York Times Front Page Souvenir.

Souvenir printing of The New York Times October 3, 1979 front page commemorating Pope John Paul II’s visit to New York, signed by Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke. One page, featuring a printed front cover of the New York Times from October 3, 1979, with images and articles commemorating Pope John Paul II’s visitContinue reading "Mother Teresa and Terence Cardinal Cooke Signed ‘Visit of Pope John Paul II’ New York Times Front Page Souvenir."

Crichton, Michael.

The Lost World.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of Crichton’s sequel to Jurassic Park. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the half-title page, “To Mrs. Pat Lisahie Best wishes Michael Crichton” and Chip Kidd Additionally signed by Chip Kidd with an original drawing mimicking the dust jacket art which he designed on the titleContinue reading "The Lost World."

[Friedrich von Auguste Hayek] [F.A].

Roads To Freedom: Essays in Honour of Friedrich A. von Hayek.

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1969.

First edition of this collection of essays on the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Hayek. Edited by Erich Steissler, Gottfried Haberler, Friedrich A. Lutz and Fritz Machlup. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, ownership name.

Thorp, Edward O.

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty One.

New York: Random House, 1962.

First edition of Thorp’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, with charts and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alfred Best Wishes Ed Thorp.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

Catton, Bruce.

American Heritage: The Magazine of History.

New York: American Heritage Publishing Co, 1954-1958.

First edition collection of this historical magazine. Quarto, 6 volumes, original pictorial boards, illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, the collection consists of: Volume. VI No. 1 (December 1954); Volume. VII No. 6 (October 1956); Volume VIII No. 6 (October 1957); Volume IX No. 3 (April 1958); Volume IX No. 6 (October 1958); Volume XContinue reading "American Heritage: The Magazine of History."

McCullough, David.

John Adams.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001.

First edition of the author’s second Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Edward Ash-Milby with greetings from David McCullough 2001.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor. Jacket painting by GilbertContinue reading "John Adams."

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The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. Newly Translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majesties special Command.

London: N.p, 1672.

Rare 17th century edition of the King James version of the Holy Bible in folio, with Geneva Bible notes. Herbert 708; Wing B2285. Folio, 2 parts bound into one in three quarter speckled calf over marbled boards with elaborate gilt stamping to the spine in seven compartments within raised gilt bands, burgundy morocco spine labelContinue reading "The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. Newly Translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majesties special Command."

Cobb, Thomas.

Crazy Heart.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1987.

First edition of this work which “might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none” (Houston Post), basis for the 2009 film starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, and Robert Duvall. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To Sally With thanks for so muchContinue reading "Crazy Heart."

Wouk, Herman .

The Caine Mutiny.

Franklin, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977.

Signed limited first edition of Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, bound in full leather, gilt titles to the spine, front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, ribbon bound in. Signed by Herman Wouk. Illustrated by George H. Jones. In fine condition.

Boccaccio, Giovanni.

Del Decamerone.

Tuscany: Giovanni Ghiara, 1770.

Finely bound edition of Giovanni Boccaccio’s masterpiece. Octavo, five volumes, original full contemporary vellum with morocco labels and gilt titles to the spine, patterned endpapers, all edges marbled, original emerald silk ribbons, frontispiece portrait of Boccaccio to Vol. I. In very good condition to near fine condition with some toning to the boards, a closedContinue reading "Del Decamerone."

Nicklaus, Jack.

On & Off the Fairway: A Pictorial Autobiography.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1978.

First edition of this work by the golfing legend. Quarto, original half-cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Allen-Williams Best Wishes Jack Nicklaus 1978.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Chaucer, Geoffrey.

The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

London: William Pickering, 1852.

The Aldine edition of Chaucer’s brilliant poetical works. Duodecimo, six volumes, bound in full contemporary tan calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer to Vol. I, decorated with botanical headpieces,Continue reading "The Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer."

Hemingway, Ernest. [John Steinbeck].

The Fifth Column and the First Forty-Nine Stories.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938.

First edition, second printing of this famed Hemingway anthology, containing his only published play as well as the first appearance in book form of The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, and Night Before Battle. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed on the pastedown by Carol Brown Steinbeck to herContinue reading "The Fifth Column and the First Forty-Nine Stories."