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Thompson, Kay. Illustrated by Hilary Knight.

Eloise; Eloise in Paris; Eloise at Christmastime; Eloise in Moscow.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955-1959.

First editions of the four classic books in Kay Thompson’s beloved Eloise series. Quarto, four volumes, original boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Hilary Knight. Each volume is near fine in a very good to near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by Asprey. An exceptional set.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138622

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Emerson, Ralph Waldo .

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1903.

The Autograph Centenary edition of the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of 600 numbered copies containing a double sided manuscript in Emerson’s hand bound into volume one. Octavo, 12 volumes, publisher’s original three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edgeContinue reading "The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson."

$9,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138934

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Whitman, Walt.

Leaves of Grass.

Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1881-82.

The “suppressed Boston edition” (seventh edition overall) of the most important volume in American poetry, one of 1,010 copies printed. Octavo, original publisher’s mustard cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, tissue-guarded engraved portrait of the author by Hollyer after the daguerreotype by Gabriel Harrison opposite page 29. BAL 21418.Continue reading "Leaves of Grass."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139829

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Campbell, George.

Log-Letters From “The Challenger.” [Fore-edge Painting].

London: Macmillan and Co, 1881.

Finely bound example of Campbell’s account of the cruise of The Challenger. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, decorated with a concealedContinue reading "Log-Letters From “The Challenger.” [Fore-edge Painting]."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138428

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National Bank Organization 1812-1904.

New York: The National City Bank of New York, 1904.

First edition of this detailed work on the organization of the National City Bank. Octavo, original cloth. In fine condition.

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-124768

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Stoppard, Tom.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.

London: Faber & Faber, 1967.

First paperback edition (issued simultaneously in hardback) of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Tom Stoppard on the title page. In near fine condition.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139108

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Hassler, Alfred and Benton Resnik. [Martin Luther King Jr.; Coretta Scott King].

Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story: How 50,000 Negroes Found a New Way to End Racial Discrimination.

Nyack, N.Y: The Fellowship of Reconciliation, [1957].

First and only edition of this highly influential and historic comic book used to teach the tactics and power of nonviolent resistance during the Civil Rights Movement. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, the text is presented as a graphic novel illustrated in color. Boldly signed by Martin Luther King on the front panel, “Best Wishes MartinContinue reading "Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story: How 50,000 Negroes Found a New Way to End Racial Discrimination."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138337

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Grotius, Hugo. Translated into English by William Evats, B.D.

The Most Excellent Hugo Grotius: His Three Books Treating of the Rights of War & Peace. In the First is Handled, Whether any War be Just. In the Second is Shewed, The Causes of War, both Just and Unjust. In the Third is declared, What in War is Lawful, that is, Unpunishable.

London: Printed by M.W. for Thomas Basset at the George in Fleetstreet, and Ralph Smith at the Bible under the Piazza of the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, 1682.

Third edition in English of Higo Grotius’ foundational work on international law. Folio, bound in full contemporary paneled calf with a burgundy morooco spine label lettered in gilt, title page printed in red and black, added engraved title by T. Cross Senior bound opposite the printed title page. Translated into English by William Evats. InContinue reading "The Most Excellent Hugo Grotius: His Three Books Treating of the Rights of War & Peace. In the First is Handled, Whether any War be Just. In the Second is Shewed, The Causes of War, both Just and Unjust. In the Third is declared, What in War is Lawful, that is, Unpunishable."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138282

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Lawrence, D.H.

Women in Love.

New York: Thomas Selzer, 1922.

First American trade edition of the author’s classic work which many consider his masterpiece, in the exceedingly rare dust jacket. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Rare.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139105

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Lincoln, Abraham .

Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois.

Columbus: Follett, Foster and Company, 1860.

First edition, first issue of the most famous debates in American history which cemented Lincoln as a national presidential candidate; inscribed by Lincoln in pencil to close friend Martin S. Morris and accompanied by the table from the Morris household that Lincoln signed the book on. Octavo, original cloth stamped in blind. First issue, withContinue reading "Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen Douglas, In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois."

$550,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138634

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Einstein, Albert.

Out of My Later Years.

New York: Philosophical Library, 1950.

First edition of Einstein’s collection of social science-related articles, addresses and speeches. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed by Albert Einstein on a clipped signature affixed to the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138884

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Fielding, Henry.

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling.

London: Printed for A. Millar, 1749.

First edition, first issue of one of the most influential English novels, one only 2,000 copies printed. Octavo, bound in full contemporary polished calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels. First issued with the errata leaf present inContinue reading "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-139551

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Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de. Translated by Thomas Shelton.

The History of Don-Quichote. The First Parte and The Second Part of the History of the Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant, Don Quixote of the Mancha.

London: Printed for Edward Blount, 1620.

Exceedingly rare first complete edition in English of Cervantes’ masterpiece comprised of a second edition of the first part and first edition of the second part. Small quarto, bound in full crimson crushed levant morocco by Riviere & Son, gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands,Continue reading "The History of Don-Quichote. The First Parte and The Second Part of the History of the Valorous and Witty Knight-Errant, Don Quixote of the Mancha."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139832

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Laver, Rod with Bud Collins.

The Education of a Tennis Player.

London: Pelham Books, 1971.

First edition of the tennis great’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Andy Best Wishes Rod Laver.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Written with Bud Collins.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-140060

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Alexander, William.

Picturesque Representations and the Dress and Manners of the Chinese. Illustrated with Fifty Coloured Engravings, with Descriptions.

London: Printed for James Goodwin, c. 1829.

Finely bound example of Alexander’s profusely illustrated work on t19th century China. Octavo, original full straight-grain morocco richly decorated in gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, illustrated with fifty hand-colored engravings. In good condition. Rare.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133048

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Byron, Lord.

The Works of the Right Hon. Lord Byron. [Fore-edge Painting].

London: Printed for John Murray, 1815.

Finely bound collection of the works of Lord Byron. Octavo, bound in full straight grain morocco with gilt title and tooling to the spine, elaborate gilt tooling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt. Decorated with a fore-edge painting of the Old Palace, Croydon. In good condition. HousedContinue reading "The Works of the Right Hon. Lord Byron. [Fore-edge Painting]."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-134016

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Oliphant, Margaret.

The Makers of Venice: Doges, Conquerors, Painters and Men of Letters. [Fore-edge Painting].

London: Macmillan and Co, 1893.

Finely bound example of the Scottish historian’s classic work on the foundation of Venice. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles to the spine, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, decorated with a concealed fore-edge painting, illustrated. In good condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138708

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Robuchon, Joel with Catherine Michel.

Ma Cuisine Pour Vous: Les Recettes Originales de Joel Robuchon.

Paris: Robert Laffont, 1986.

First edition of Robuchon’s classic cook book. Octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with full-page color photographs by Corrinne Ryman and Pierre Cabannes. Presentation copy, inscribed by the chef/author on the half-title page, “A Jacques Cooper, avec ma sympathie gourmaude Le 13 Mars 1986 Robuchon.” In very good condition with a small area ofContinue reading "Ma Cuisine Pour Vous: Les Recettes Originales de Joel Robuchon."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138242

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Roosevelt, Eleanor.

This I Remember.

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s wonderful autobiography. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated with 41 photographs of the Roosevelt family, including frontispiece of the First Lady. Boldly signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-138860

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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, original half cloth, illustrated with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Orlando Darden Jr. With Best Wishes Martin Luther King.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Why We Can’t Wait."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138556

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Mitchell Jr., S. Augustus.

County Map of Florida and Map of South Carolina.

Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: 1860.

First edition of Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.’s map of the states of Florida and South Carolina, published in Mitchell’s New General Atlas, Containing Maps Of The Various Countries Of The World, Plans Of Cities, Etc. Embraced In Forty-Seven Quarto Maps, Forming A Series Of Seventy-Six Maps And Plans, Together With Valuable Statistical Tables. Philadelphia. OneContinue reading "County Map of Florida and Map of South Carolina."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138429

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Manchester, Herbert.

The Diamond Match Company: A Century of Service, of Progress, and of Growth 1835-1935.

New York: The Diamond Match Company, 1935.

First edition of Manchester’s history of the Diamond Match Company. Octavo, original stiff paper wrappers, illustrated. In near fine condition. Rare.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-138319

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Irving, Washington.

Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography. [Fore-edge Painting].

London: Henry G. Bohn, 1861.

Finely bound example of Goldsmith’s biography of the famed novelist. 16 mo, bound in full polished calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, decorated with a doubleContinue reading "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography. [Fore-edge Painting]."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138922

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Whitney, John F.

St. Augustine, Florida. Its Advantages as a Winter Residence for Invalids and Northern Tourists. Cost of Living, and How to Get There.

St. Augustine, Florida: 1873.

First edition of this early travel guide to the city of St. Augustine, Florida by the Editor and Proprietor of The Florida Press. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated with advertisements. In good condition. Small bookplate. Exceptionally rare with only one other copy traced at auction and one listed in academic holding.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138377

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