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Ellison, Ralph.

Invisible Man.

New York: Random House, 1952.

First edition of the author’s landmark first novel, which went on to win the National Book Award. Octavo, original black and tan cloth. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Sincerely Ralph Ellison May, 1952.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Invisible Man."

Faulkner, William.

Pylon.

New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Hass, Inc, 1935.

First edition of Faulkner’s explosive novel about a group of Southern barnstormers. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and wear and toning to the spine.

Vargas Llosa, Mario.

La Guerra del Fin del Mundo [The War of The End of The World].

Barcelona: Plaza & Janés, 1981.

First edition of the author’s magnum opus in the original Spanish. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Mario Vargas Llosa on the half-title page. In very good condition. Cover design by Jordi Sanchez.

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Japanese Spy Manual.

Wuhan: c.1940s-1950s.

Rare Japanese spy manual. Octavo, original wrappers printed in black and red, illustrated with photos of spy gadgets and techniques to hide them on one’s person or search for them on a suspected spy. In very good condition.

Swift, Jonathan.

Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels].

London: Printed for Benj. Motte, at the Middle Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, 1726.

First edition of one of the most important works in all of English literature, Teerink’s “AA” edition of Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece. Octavo, four parts in two volumes bound in full contemporary calf, rebacked with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, botanical gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt scrollingContinue reading "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels]."

Bryant, Peter [Peter George].

Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense.

London: T.V. Boardman & Company, 1958.

First edition of this work, basis for the classic Stanley Kubrick film Dr. Strangelove. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front endpaper, “Billie, This is the original, all the best, Peter.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. First editions are scarce, signed and inscribed examples are rare, asContinue reading "Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense."

[Theodore Roosevelt].

Scribner’s Magazine, Volume 18 XVIII, July-December 1895 [Theodore Roosevelt].

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1895.

Finely bound volume of this early Theodore Roosevelt article. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over printed boards with gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. Contents include: Theodore Roosevelt article “Six Years of Civil Service Reform”; article on American posters with many examples; “Landmarks of Manhattan” with six full-page illustrations. In near fine condition.

Scott, Paul. [Charles Dance].

The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils, Staying On].

London: Heinemann, 1966-1975.

Complete first edition set of “one of the most important landmarks of post-war fiction” (The Times). Octavo, five volumes, original cloth. Presentation copies, each volume inscribed by British actor Charles Dance who featured in the televised version of The Jewel in the Crown on the front free endpaper, “For Charles Swynnerton from Charles Dance!” EachContinue reading "The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils, Staying On]."

Cunningham, Walter.

Walter Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Rendezvous Photograph.

October, 1968.

Large format photograph of the Saturn IVB module, which was being used to simulate docking maneuvers in orbit during the Apollo 7 mission. Color photograph of the Saturn IVB module. Lengthily inscribed in gold felt tip by Walter Cunningham, “Docking target during rendezvous Walt Cunningham Apollo 7 LMP October 1968.” In fine condition. The piece measuresContinue reading "Walter Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Rendezvous Photograph."

Wilder, Thornton [Vivien Leigh].

The Skin of Our Teeth: Play in Three Acts.

New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1942.

Early edition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Octavo, original cloth and labels. Signed by actress Vivien Leigh on the front free endpaper. One of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century, known particularly for her portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 epic film ‘Gone with the Wind,’ Leigh was lauded for her talentContinue reading "The Skin of Our Teeth: Play in Three Acts."

Pinter, Harold.

The Homecoming.

London: Methuen & Co, 1965.

First edition of the two-act play by the Nobel laureate Harold Pinter. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Kirzner, Israel M.

The Economic Point of View.

Princeton, NJ: D. Van Nostrand Company, 1960.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands,  gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by IsraelContinue reading "The Economic Point of View."

Armstrong, Louis.

Louis Armstrong Group Signed Concert Program.

c. 1952-53.

‘Louis Armstrong and his Concert Band’ program. Quarto, original wrappers, 14 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Signed by Louis Armstrong on the second page, and additionally inscribed by four members of the band on their respective pages: trombonist Trummy Young, “Sincerely Trummy Young;” clarinetist Barney Bigard, “RegardsContinue reading "Louis Armstrong Group Signed Concert Program."

Reagan, Ronald and John Wayne.

Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection.

California: May 20-26, 1967.

Rare pairing of letters exchanged and signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor and American actor John Wayne, comprised of a typed letter signed by Wayne to Reagan and Regan’s handwritten draft of his reply. Three pages, 8.5 inches by 11 inches, the typed letter from John Wayne to Reagan is signed “Duke” by Wayne,Continue reading "Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection."

King Charles III, Former Prince of Wales.

King Charles III Signed Photograph.

2001.

Photograph of King Charles III as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff. Framed glossy color photograph of King Charles as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff, signed and dated by him “Charles 2001.” In fine condition. The piece measures 11.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

Thompson, Bob and Hugh Johnson.

The California Wine Book.

New York: William Morrow and Company, 1976.

First edition on this work on California wine. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with 17 color plates, 35 photographs and prints, 9 maps. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “with best wishes, Bob Thompson April 1977.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Churchill, Winston S.

Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]

Stockholm: Skoglunds Bokforlag, 1939.

First Swedish edition and Churchill’s own copy of the last book he published before the outbreak of the Second World War. Octavo, in the publisher’s rare full morocco presentation binding by Nordiska Bokhandelns Bokbinderi with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt rulingContinue reading "Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]"

Volk, John L.

John L. Volk: Palm Beach Architect.

Palm Beach: John L. Volk Foundation, 2001.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on one of Palm Beach’s famed architects. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. In fine condition.

Lawrence, Mary Wells.

A Big Life in Advertising.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.

First edition of the candid autobiography of one of the most influential figures in advertising history. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with 36 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Paul – Thank you for you great and charming … xxx Mary Wells Lawrence.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Big Life in Advertising."

Smoot, George and Keay Davidson.

Wrinkles in Time.

New York: William Morrow and Company, 1993.

First edition of the story of “the scientific discovery of the century, if not all time” (Stephen Hawking). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated with 8 pages of color photographs and 50 line drawings. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John Rogers Best Wishes George Smoot.” Fine in aContinue reading "Wrinkles in Time."

Du Bois, W. E. Burghardt.

The Study of the Negro Problems.

Philadelphia: American Academy of Political and Social Science, 1898.

Rare first edition of this early sociological essay from Du Bois. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition with toning, a couple closed tears to the front panel, and some loss to the edges of the wrapper. A rare and unique piece. No other copies are indicated to have ever sold at auction.

King, Stephen.

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc, 1992.

Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror,” with Clovis, the feline hero of ‘Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers,’ a 1992 Columbia Pictures release featuring Brian Krause, Alice Krige, and Madchen Amick as the main cast. Glossy black and white photograph of Stephen King petting Clovis, boldly signed in blue felt tip by Stephen King. In nearContinue reading "Stephen King Signed Photograph."

Washington, George.

George Washington Letter Signed.

Mount Vernon: July 28, 1785.

Rare letter signed by George Washington to his land agent in Virginia, Battaile Muse. Quarto, three pages on a single folded leaf, the letter is addressed to Mr. Battaile Muse. The body of the letter, in a secretarial hand, reads in full: “Mount Vernon, July 28, 1785 Sir: A few days ago by a Mr.Continue reading "George Washington Letter Signed."

Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Charles Conrad, Jr; Alan L. Bean; Alan Shepard; Edgar Mitchell; Dave Scott; Jim Irwin; John Young; Charlie Duke; Jack Schmitt; Gene Cernan.

Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs.

Complete set of 12 photographs of the Apollo Moonwalkers. Set of 12 photographs, all of which are official NASA lithographs with the exception of the Alan Shepard photo. Each is individually signed in ink or felt tip as follows, “Neil Armstrong,” “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Alan L. Bean,”Continue reading "Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs."