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Huber, Peter [William Safire].

Orwell’s Revenge: The 1984 Palimpsest.

New York: The Free Press, 1994.

First edition of this work in which Huber discusses the compelling vision of Orwell’s 1984. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Bill Safire Peter Huber.” Also laid in is a letter from The Manhattan Institute to William Safire. The recipient, William Safire, was an important AmericanContinue reading "Orwell’s Revenge: The 1984 Palimpsest."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-143749

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Johnson, Osa.

I Married Adventure: The Life and Adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson.

Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1940.

First edition of Johnson’s classic work. Octavo, original striped cloth, photographic endpapers illustrated with 83 aquatone illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Esther Bates With my very best African wishes. Affectionately Osa Johnson.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with chips and wear.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-143893

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Tribe, Laurence H.

American Constitutional Law.

New York: The Foundation Press, 1978.

First edition of the legal scholar’s classic treatise on constitutional law. Quarto, original red boards. In near fine condition, issued without a dust jacket. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed the author on the front free endpaper, “For Adri- For in the end, is it not fitting that a book about the Constitution should close by studyingContinue reading "American Constitutional Law."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-143896

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Warren, Robert Penn.

You, Emperors, and Others: Poems 1957-1960.

New York: Random House, 1960.

First edition of the collected poems of Robert Penn warren written in the years 1957 to 1960. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to poet and editor William Claire on the front free endpaper, “To William Claire in friendship Robert Penn Warren.” Very good in a good dust jacket. Housed inContinue reading "You, Emperors, and Others: Poems 1957-1960."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-143956

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Wells, H.G.

The War of the Worlds.

London: William Heinemann, 1898.

First edition, first issue of this science fiction cornerstone. Octavo, original grey cloth lettered in black. Currey’s state (A) with 16 pages publisher’s advertisements at end dated Autumn 1897. In near fine condition, small name to the front free endpaper and title. An exceptional example.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-143783

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Parker, Robert M.

Burgundy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Producers, Appellations, and Wines.

New York: Simon and Shuster, 1990.

First edition of Parker’s most ambitious and comprehensive work on Burgundy. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with maps by Jeanyee Wong and drawings by Christopher Wormell. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “10/4/90 To Tom Lovejoy- All the very best in wine and life Robert Parker.” FineContinue reading "Burgundy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Producers, Appellations, and Wines."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-143776

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McDonald, Gregory.

Fletch Won.

New York: Warner Books, 1985.

First edition of this work in the author’s classic Fletch series. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Gregory McDonald on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, mark to the bottom.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-143771

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Borman, Frank.

Countdown.

New York: Silver Arrow Books, 1988.

First edition of the astronaut’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Marge and Bill With Friendship and very Best Wishes! Frank Borman.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Stromberg. Written with Robert J. Serling.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-143859

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Markowitz, Harry M.; William F. Sharpe; Merton H. Miller.

The Founders of Modern Finance: Their Prize-winning Concepts and 1990 Nobel Lectures.

Charlottesville: The Research Foundation of The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis, 1991.

First edition of this collection of the Nobel lectures of Harry M. Markowitz, William F. Sharpe, and Merton H. Miller. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Harry M. Markowitz on the title page, “Dear William: Best wishes, Harry Markowitz.” In very good condition.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-115906

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Di Maggio, Joe [DiMaggio].

Lucky To Be A Yankee.

New York: Rudolph Field, 1946.

First edition of this early autobiography by Joltin’ Joe Di Maggio. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Introduction by James A. Farley. Foreword by Grantland Rice. In fine condition.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-140408

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[Hamilton, Alexander; James Madison; John Jay].

The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, As Agreed Upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787.

New York: Printed and Sold by J. and A. McLean, 1788.

First edition of The Federalist, one of the rarest and most significant books in American political history. 12mo, two volumes bound into one in half calf over marbled boards with raised bands, gilt titles to the spine. In very good condition with light toning to the pages. Text blocks trimmed. Housed in a custom halfContinue reading "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, As Agreed Upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787."

$250,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143916

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Pinter, Harold.

The Collection and the Lover.

London: Methuen and Co, 1963.

First edition of this classic work by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box. An exceptional presentation.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-143521

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Mailer, Norman.

The Naked and the Dead.

New York: Rinehart and Company, 1948.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Thick octavo, original black boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Paul after the pleasure of our first meeting Norman Mailer Oct. ’87.” The recipient, Paul Bartel was a director, actor and the creator of such films as Eating Raoul, Death RaceContinue reading "The Naked and the Dead."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-118122

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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus.

The Beauties of Mozart, Consisting of the Most Admired Sonatas Duetts and Concertos of this Esteemed Author.

London: Printed & Sold by Preston, c. 1810.

Rare edition of this compilation of Mozart’s sonatas. Quarto, bound in full diced morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, 6 parts in 1, each part engraved throughout, titles incorporating small oval portrait vignette. In near fine condition.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-143842

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Malthus, Thomas Robert [T.R.].

An Essay on the Principle of Population, as It Affects the Future Improvement of Society.

London: T. Bensley, 1803.

Rare second edition of this cornerstone text of modern economics. Quarto, bound in full diced morocco, raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, marbled endpapers. In very good condition. An exceptional presentation.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-143843

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Malthus, Thomas R. [T.R.}.

Principles of Political Economy Considered With a View to Their Practical Application.

London: John Murray, 1820.

Rare first edition of Malthus’ classic work. Octavo, bound in full diced morocco, raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, marbled endpapers. In near fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-143844

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Oz, Amos.

A Tale of Love and Darkness.

New York: Harcourt, Inc, 2004.

First American edition of “one of the most enchanting and deeply satisfying books”(The New Republic). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Amos Oz on a University of the Negev bookplate with a portrait of David Ben-Gurion. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Claudine G. Mansour. Translated from the Hebrew by Nicholas DeContinue reading "A Tale of Love and Darkness."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-107479

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Dickens, Charles.

A Tale of Two Cities.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1859.

First edition, first issue of one of Dickens’ most enduring works. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, sixteen plates after H.K. Browne including frontispiece and title vignette. In very good condition, name to the front free endpaper.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-143955

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Hemingway, Ernest.

The Torrents of Spring.

New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1926.

First edition of Hemingway’s first novel, one of 1250 printed. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise slipcase.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133647

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Rothbard, Murray.

Power & Market: Government and the Economy.

Kansas City: Sheed Andrews and McMeel, 1977.

Second edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. “For Dan Haag, July 1981 For the market and against Power Best wishes Murray Rothbard.” In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-143965

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First Edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Signed by J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and several other members of the 2009 film cast

Rowling, J.K.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

London: Bloomsbury, 2005.

First edition of the sixth and penultimate novel in Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. Additionally signed and inscribed by several members of the primary cast of the 2009 film including: Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) on the front free endpaper, Warwick Davis (goblin Griphook)Continue reading "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142641

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Tribe, Laurence H.

American Constitutional Law.

New York: The Foundation Press, 1978.

First edition of the legal scholar’s classic treatise on constitutional law. Quarto, original red boards. In near fine condition, issued without a dust jacket. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed the author opposite the title page, “July 1979 For Macy Shaffner- In hopeful allliance- and with all best wishes, Larry Tribe.” In near fine condition, name ofContinue reading "American Constitutional Law."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-144164

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Faulkner, William.

These Thirteen (13).

New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1931.

First edition of Faulkner’s first collection of stories. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, blue topstain. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear. Jacket design by Arthur Hawkins. Housed in a custom half morocco slipcase. A very sharp example.

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-60040

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Harris, Ralph Scott.

Practical Banking With a Survey of the Federal Reserve Act.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1915.

Rare first edition of this early work on the Federal Reserve Act. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-143979

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