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Le Carre, John.

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.

First American edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by R.D. Scudellari. Rare and desirable using both his real and pen name.

Kilpatrick, Andrew. [Warren E. Buffett].

Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett.

New York: AKPE , 1994.

First edition of this early Buffett biography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Warren Buffett on the front free endpaper and additionally inscribed by Andrew Kilpatrick on the front free endpaper, “To Tish, Hope you enjoy Andy Fitzpatrick May your finances wind-up in better shape than Warren Buffett’s!” Fine in a near fine price-clippedContinue reading "Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett."

King, Stephen.

Gerald’s Game.

New York: The Viking Press, 1992.

First edition of this suspense novel by King. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

Edited by M. Dresher; L.S. Shapley; A.W. Tucker [W.H. Fleming].

Advances In Game Theory.

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1964.

First edition of collection of papers on game theory. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by mathematician W.H. Fleming on the title page, next to his name. Wendell Helms Fleming was a mathematician, specializing in geometrical analysis and stochastic differential equations. Fleming received in 1951 his PhD under Laurence Chisholm Young at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a thesis entitled Boundary andContinue reading "Advances In Game Theory."

Lewis, Edna and Evangeline Peterson.

The Edna Lewis Cookbook.

Indianapolis and New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.

First edition of Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

Gould IV, William B. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg].

Diary of a Contraband: The Civil War Passage of a Black Sailor.

Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2002.

First edition of this inspirational and thought-provoking family history, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Octavo, original red cloth, frontispiece portrait of William B. Gould in his veteran’s hat, illustrated with black and white photographs, charts, and maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to associate justice of theContinue reading "Diary of a Contraband: The Civil War Passage of a Black Sailor."

Cohen, Marcia [Ruth Bader Ginsburg].

The Sisterhood: The Inside Story of the Women’s Movement and the Leaders Who Made it Happen.

Santa Fe: Sunstone Press, 2009.

Early edition of this brilliant record of feminist history, with a new foreword by the author, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to Justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “To theContinue reading "The Sisterhood: The Inside Story of the Women’s Movement and the Leaders Who Made it Happen."

Lovell, James and Frank Borman.

James Lovell and Frank Borman Inscribed ‘Earthrise’ NASA Photograph.

1968.

Official NASA photograph of ‘Earthrise.’ Glossy, color photograph of the Earth as seen from space by the Apollo 8 crew after performing lunar orbit insertion burn, NASA caption text and Kodak watermarks to the verso of the photograph, signed by Frank Borman in silver ink, “Frank Borman Apollo 8 CDR,” and James Lovell, “James LovellContinue reading "James Lovell and Frank Borman Inscribed ‘Earthrise’ NASA Photograph."

Lindbergh, Charles A.

The Spirit of St. Louis.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953.

First edition, early printing of Lindbergh’s autobiographical account about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo trans-Atlantic flight. 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 dentellesContinue reading "The Spirit of St. Louis."

King, Jr., Martin Luther.

Why We Can’t Wait.

New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1964.

First edition of Dr. King’s third book, including his reflections on his 1963 Birmingham campaign. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt innerContinue reading "Why We Can’t Wait."

Galbraith, John Kenneth.

A Life In Our Times.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1981.

First edition of Galbraith’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing to the crown and foot of the spine, autographed sticker to the front panel.

King, Coretta Scott .

The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

New York: Newmarket Press, 1987.

First edition of this classic collection of the words of Dr. King, selected by Coretta Scott King. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Coretta Scott King on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. & Mrs. Charles Martin with love and warmest good wishes, Coretta Scott King,” beneath Florine B. Martin’s mail address label.Continue reading "The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr."

Collins, Michael.

Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Oversized Photograph.

Oversized photograph of a lunar module foot pad. Glossy color oversized photograph of a lunar module foot pad on the surface of the moon. Boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins, “Michael Collins Apollo XI CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. The entire piece measures 20 inches byContinue reading "Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Oversized Photograph."

Collins, Michael.

Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Eagle Oversized Photograph.

Oversized photograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin and the Lunar Module Eagle. Glossy color oversized photograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin working next to the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apollo 11 mission, with the Solar Wind Composition Experiment and the American flag visible to the left side. Boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins,Continue reading "Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Eagle Oversized Photograph."

Kornai, János.

A Beruházások Matematikai Programozása. [Mathematical Programming of Investments].

Budapest: Közgazdasági és Jogi Könyvkiadó, 1962.

First edition of this economic work. Octavo, original light blue cloth, illustrated with graphs and a folding chart at the rear. Presentation copy, inscribed in Hungarian by the author on the title page. In very good condition with some sunning to the spine and a single page detached. A rare example. WorldCat locates nine copiesContinue reading "A Beruházások Matematikai Programozása. [Mathematical Programming of Investments]."

Child, Julia; Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961-70.

First editions of both volumes of this classic cook book. Quarto, 2 volumes, original illustrated boards. Volume one is boldly signed by Julia Child and Simone Beck on the title page. Volume two is signed by Julia Child on the title page. Drawings by Sidonie Coryn. Drawings by Paul Child. Typography, binding and jacket designContinue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von.

Scherz, List und Rache. [Jest, Cunning, and Revenge].

Leipzig: Bey Georg Joachim Göschen, 1790.

First edition of this libretto in the original German. Octodecimo, in wrappers. In near fine condition with very light toning. Housed in a custom folding chemise and half cloth case. Rare.

[Lincoln, Abraham; James Buchanan; Ulysses S. Grant; Rutherford B. Hayes; Andrew Johnson; Franklin Pierce.

Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others.

[1877-1880].

Unique 19th-century autograph album containing the signatures of six American presidents, fifteen senators, several cabinet members, and governors including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce. Narrow quarto, bound in one quarter period dark brown cloth over stiff marbled wrappers, the autograph album is a repurposed 19th-century caucus record, dating from ca.Continue reading "Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others."

Eliot, George.

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe.

Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1861.

First edition of Eliot’s third novel, widley praised as her greatest in the preferred Carter’s binding “A.” Octavo, original embossed russet cloth (Carter’s binding “A”) with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, recased, pale yellow endpapers, Blackwood and Carlyle advertisements at rear which only appear in some copies. In very good condition. A niceContinue reading "Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe."

Douglass, Frederick .

My Bondage and Freedom.

New York & Auburn: Miller, Orton, & Mulligan, 1855.

Rare first edition of Douglass’ second autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s brown cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine, illustrated with three engraved plates including tissued-engraved frontispiece from the classic daguerreotype of Douglass engraved by John Chester Buttre. In very good condition with light rubbing to the extremities, toning to the frontispiece andContinue reading "My Bondage and Freedom."

Gargaz, Pierre-André [William Tecumseh Sherman].

A Project of Universal and Perpetual Peace.

New York: George Simpson Eddy, 1922.

Early edition of this treatise on universal peace; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Small octavo, original half cloth, uncut, illustrated with documents in facsimile. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneath his ownership signature. In near fine condition. Housed in the original publisher’s slipcase which is in very good condition with slightContinue reading "A Project of Universal and Perpetual Peace."

Palladio, Andrea. Translated from the Italian by Giacomo Leoni.

The Architecture of A. Palladio: In Four Books Containing a Short Treatise of the Five Orders, and the Most Necessary Observations Concerning All Sorts of Building; As Also The Different Construction of Private and Publick Houses, High-ways. Bridges, Market-places, Xystes, and Temples, with their Plans, Sections and Uprights.

London: Printed by John Darby for the Author, 1721.

Rare second English edition of Leoni’s English translation of Palladio‘s monumental work, containing new typesetting, but reusing the same plates from the first edition. Folio, two volumes bound in full contemporary polished calf with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling and decorative stamping to theContinue reading "The Architecture of A. Palladio: In Four Books Containing a Short Treatise of the Five Orders, and the Most Necessary Observations Concerning All Sorts of Building; As Also The Different Construction of Private and Publick Houses, High-ways. Bridges, Market-places, Xystes, and Temples, with their Plans, Sections and Uprights."

Baird, Absalom [William Tecumseh Sherman].

Copies of Authentic Letters and Papers Throwing Some Light on the History of Doctor Absalom Baird of the Army of the Revolution Who Died at Washington, Pennsylvania in 1805 Likewise Referring to His Associates.

Pittsburgh: Reed & Witting, Press, 1909.

Scarce early 20th century primary account of the history and politics of revolutionary Pennsylvania, printed solely for their preservation among the author’s descendants; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition with rubbing and a few losses to the extremities and rear panel, some creasing to the front panel,Continue reading "Copies of Authentic Letters and Papers Throwing Some Light on the History of Doctor Absalom Baird of the Army of the Revolution Who Died at Washington, Pennsylvania in 1805 Likewise Referring to His Associates."

Richardson, John; with the collaboration of Marilyn McCully [Pablo Picasso].

A Life of Picasso: Volume I 1881-1906.

New York: Random House, 1991.

First edition of the first volume in Richardson’s four-volume biography of the famous artist. Small quarto, original cream pictorial cloth, frontispiece portrait of Picasso in charcoal, illustrated with about 900 black and white drawings and paintings throughout. Boldly signed by John Richardson on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Life of Picasso: Volume I 1881-1906."