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Gunther, John.

Death Be Not Proud.

New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1949.

First edition of this deeply moving book, a father’s memoir of a brave, intelligent, and spirited boy. 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 HarcourtContinue reading "Death Be Not Proud."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-143451

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Condon, Richard.

The Manchurian Candidate.

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc, 1959.

First edition of this brilliant, controversial novel, basis for the 1962 film adaptation, which has been called “the most chilling piece of cold war paranoia ever committed to film” (New York Times). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands,Continue reading "The Manchurian Candidate."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-143983

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Bishop, Elizabeth.

North Haven: In Memoriam Robert Lowell.

Northridge, CA: Richard Bigus for the Lord John Press, 1979.

Memorial broadside, signed by Elizabeth Bishop, one of only 150 examples. It measures 21 inches by 14.5 inches. Framed, signature lightly faded, small stain to the bottom edge. Rare.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-143985

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[Hamilton, Alexander].

The Speeches at Full Length of Mr. Van Ness, Mr. Caines, The Attorney-General, Mr. Harrison, and General Hamilton, in the Great Cause of the People, Against Harry Croswell, on an Indictment of Libel on Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.

New York: Printed by G. & R. Waite, No. 64 Maiden-Lane, 1804.

First edition of this landmark case in the history of the First Amendment. Octavo, disbound. In very good condition. Rare with only a handful appearing in auction records.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-142963

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Wolfe, Tom.

I Am Charlotte Simmons.

New York: Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 2004.

First edition of this “hilarious, exclamation-point filled novel” (John Freeman). Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To the Michaels Charlotte Simmons c’est Moi! Tom Wolfe.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Susan Mitchell.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-143989

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Hugo, Victor.

La Légende des Siècles. [The Legend of the Ages: First Series].

Bruxelles: 1859, Edition Hetzel.

First Brussels edition and true first edition of the first series of Hugo’s epic work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Provenance: from the library of H. Bradley Martin (his sale, Sotheby’s New York, October 16-17, 1989, lot no. 901; bookplate). “The H. Bradley Martin sale of 1989-1990 was a terribly significant sale of a stupendously variedContinue reading "La Légende des Siècles. [The Legend of the Ages: First Series]."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-142580

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Elizabeth [Tonna], Charlotte.

The Works of Charlotte Elizabeth. With an Introduction by H. B. Stowe.

New York: Published by M. W. Dodd, 1849.

Seventh edition of the complete works of English Victorian writer and suffragette Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna. Royal octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s full deluxe morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, elaborate gilt decorations to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edgesContinue reading "The Works of Charlotte Elizabeth. With an Introduction by H. B. Stowe."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-142626

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Dickey, James.

Deliverance.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970.

First edition of Dickey’s first and most famous novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “To my old friend Inman Mays this novel of survival: “adapt of die”- James Dickey June 21, 1970.” Additionally signed by Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight on the title page, who starredContinue reading "Deliverance."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143993

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Buck, Pearl S.

The Good Earth.

New York: The John Day Company, 1931.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. First issue with “flees” for “fleas” on page 100, line 17. 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 Good Earth."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143999

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Lem, Stanislaw.

Solaris.

Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej, 1961.

True first edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Stanislaw Lem on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A very sharp example, uncommon in this condition and signed.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-143784

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McCullough, David.

In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story.

Wisconsin: Shadow Mountain, 2010.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Signed by David McCullough on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-143615

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Woolf, Virginia .

Kew Gardens.

London: The Hogarth Press, 1927.

Signed limited edition, number 172 of 500 numbered copies, signed by Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell in purple ink. Quarto, original illustrated paper boards, text printed within woodcut borders designed by Woolf’s sister Vanessa Bell. From the library of publisher, editor, and literary agent Donald Friede, and with his Miguel Covarrubias-designed book-plate on front paste-down.Continue reading "Kew Gardens."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-143769

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Bates, Daisy.

The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir.

New York: David McKay Company, 1962.

First edition, second printing of this powerful work by the NAACP activist behind the successful integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes to Kay & Earl Davis, Daisy Bates, March 16, 1963.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.Continue reading "The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-142048

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Buck, Pearl S.

The Good Earth.

New York: The John Day Company, 1931.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. First issue with “flees” for “fleas” on page 100, line 17. 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 Good Earth."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-143665

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Parker, Robert M.; Drawings by Christopher Wormell.

Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1985.

First edition of Robert M. Parker’s first book and definitive classic in the field. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “11/26/85 To Mike Cullen, All the best in wine and life Robert M. Parker.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Koppel andContinue reading "Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-118933

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Woolf, Virginia.

On Being Ill.

London: Hogarth Press, 1930.

Signed limited first book edition of this meditation on the literary possibilities of illness, number 54 of 250 copies signed by Woolf in her characteristic purple ink. Octavo, original half vellum and green silk boards, marbled endpapers. Fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

$7,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143661

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James, Henry.

The Ambassadors.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1903.

First American edition of this dark comedy, which Henry James considered his finest work. Octavo, original cloth, gilt topstain. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning to the spine.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-142170

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Seth, Vikram.

A Suitable Boy.

New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1993.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers. Boldly signed by Vikram Seth on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design and illustration by Honi Werner.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-143819

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Washington, George.

George Washington Autograph Diary Leaf.

[Mount Vernon]: March 1762.

Autograph manuscript, being George Washington’s diary entries for a portion of March 1762, detailing the fruit grafts that he has accomplished. 2 pages (5 14/16 x 3 10/16 inches, irregular) on a leaf of laid paper, [Mount Vernon], March 1762; browned, left margin of recto waterstained and abraded causing a loss of text in mostContinue reading "George Washington Autograph Diary Leaf."

$250,000.00

Item Number: RRB-142654

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Select Poetry: Chiefly on Subjects Connected with Religion. [Fore-Edge Painting].

London: R. B. Seeley, 1830.

Finely bound poetry collection decorated with a concealed fore-edge painting. 18mo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt fleuron cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, decorated with a concealed fore-edge painting of St. Saviour’s church in London. In very goodContinue reading "Select Poetry: Chiefly on Subjects Connected with Religion. [Fore-Edge Painting]."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-142387

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Kazantzakis, Nikos.

Zorba The Greek.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1953.

First edition of Kazantzakis’ masterpiece, basis for the beloved Academy award-winning film. 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 edgesContinue reading "Zorba The Greek."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-143544

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von Arnim, Elizabeth.

The Enchanted April.

Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923.

Signed limited edition of this classic novel, one of only 377 copies. Octavo, original vellum, original slipcase. Near fine in a very good dust jacket in a very good slipcase. Rare and desirable.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-142579

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Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de.

El Ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Segunda Parte del Ingenioso Cavallero Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Madrid: Por Juan de La Cuesta, vendese en casa de Francisco de Robles, librero del Rey, 1608-1615.

Exceedingly rare and spectacular 17th century editions of both volumes of Cervantes’ prized work, the remarkable Beilby Thompson-Maggs-Ortiz Linares copy with a shared provenance spanning over 320 years, this is among the oldest known sets of both parts paired and uniformly bound in the 18th century, comprising one of the most desirable pairings of theContinue reading "El Ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Segunda Parte del Ingenioso Cavallero Don Quixote de la Mancha."

$1,900,000.00

Item Number: RRB-142820

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[Rudolph, Donald; Robert E. Simanek; John F. Baker; Ray Davis; Francis S. Currey; Charles A. MacGillivary; et al].

The Congressional Medal of Honor: The Names, The Deeds.

Forest Ranch, California: Sharp & Dunnigan Publications, 1984.

First edition of the complete record of recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, from the Civil War through Vietnam. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, signed by 30 recipients of the Medal of Honor on the half-title page and opposite the half-title including Joe Foss, Donald Rudolph, Robert E. Simanek, John F. Baker, Jr., RayContinue reading "The Congressional Medal of Honor: The Names, The Deeds."

$2,600.00

Item Number: RRB-142565

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