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Bossut, John.

A General History of Mathematics From the Earliest Times, to the Middle of the Eighteenth Century.

London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1803.

First edition in English of Bossut’s fundamental history of mathematics. Octavo, bound in full contemporary polished diced calf with gilt tooling to the spine, black morocco spine label lettered in gilt, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, marbled endpapers and all edges marbled, ribbon bound in. Translated from the French by JohnContinue reading "A General History of Mathematics From the Earliest Times, to the Middle of the Eighteenth Century."

von Braun, Wernher.

Wernher von Braun Signed Photograph.

Original black and white photograph signed by German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun. Signed by von Braun on the lower right corner, “For “Busher” Bill affectionately Wernher von Braun.”  In very good condition. The photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches.

Kerr, Judith.

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1972.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by the author. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

The Dalai Lama of Tibet.

My Land and My People: The Memoirs of His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1962.

First edition of the Dalai Lama’s first autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by Jaspar Blackall. Edited by David Howarth. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo.

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Autograph Centenary Edition.

Cambridge: Printed at the Riverside Press, 1903.

The Autograph Centenary edition of Emerson’s complete works with an autograph manuscript in his hand and with his notations tipped in. One of six hundred copies additionally signed by the publisher, this is number 576. Octavo, 12 volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments withinContinue reading "The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Autograph Centenary Edition."

Tarkington, Booth.

The Magnificent Ambersons.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1918.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, basis for the classic Orson Wells film often regarded as among the greatest films of all time. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is the second state variant dust jacket, with light restoration. The first issue dust jacket is virtually unobtainable.Continue reading "The Magnificent Ambersons."

Wilder, Thornton.

Heaven’s My Destination.

New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1935.

First edition of this comedic novel about a modern-day Don Quixote. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Thornton Wilder on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Haberstock. An exceptional example.

Scott, John.

The Poetical Works of John Scott Esq.

London: Printed for J. Buckland, 1782.

First edition of John Scott’s collected poems. Octavo, bound in full mottled calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with 14 engravings including 2 by William Blake, engraved frontispiece and pictorial title page, rebacked. In very goodContinue reading "The Poetical Works of John Scott Esq."

Meriwether, Louise [Rosa Parks].

Don’t Ride the Bus on Monday: The Rosa Parks Story.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1973.

First edition of this children’s book, which tells the The Rosa Parks story. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by David Scott Brown. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some wear and tear.

Conan Doyle, Arthur.

The Adventures of Gerard.

New York: McClure, Phillips & Co, 1903.

First edition of the second book of Conan Doyle’s Brigadier Gerard stories. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated by W. B. Wollen. In near fine condition. A very nice example.

Greene, Graham.

The Pleasure-Dome.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1972.

First edition of this film criticism by Graham Greene. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For John and Gillian with love from Graham Christmas 1972.” The recipient, John Sutro was a British film producer and close friend of Greene’s. FineContinue reading "The Pleasure-Dome."

Rodgers, Richard and Oscar Hammerstein.

Me and Juliet.

New York: Random House, 1953.

First edition of the book companion to the sixth stage collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs by Fred Fehl. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Albee, Edward; Carson McCullers.

The Play: The Ballad of the Sad Café. Carson McCullers’ Novella Adapted to the Stage by Edward Albee.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1963.

First edition of Albee’s quietly powerful adaptation of McCuller’s novella. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Edward Albee on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Photograph of McCullers and Albee courtesy of Look.

Foster Wallace, David; James Salter; T.C. Boyle; et al.

Prize Stories 1989: The O. Henry Awards. [Includes David Foster Wallace’s Here and There].

New York: Doubleday, 1989.

First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by David Foster Wallace on the front free endpaper. Included in this volume is the story “Here and There” by David Foster Wallace, which was chosen as one of the best short stories of the year. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Prize Stories 1989: The O. Henry Awards. [Includes David Foster Wallace’s Here and There]."

Darton, William [China].

Nineteenth Century Map of China.

London: William Darton, 1812.

Hand-colored engraved nineteenth century Map of China by English cartographer William Darton. One page, hand-colored. In very good condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14.5 inches.

Jocelyn, Nathaniel and Simeon Smith.

Asia. [Nathaniel and Simeon Smith Jocelyn Nineteenth Century Engraved Map of Asia].

c. 1825.

Rare hand-colored engraved map of Asia by American cartographers Nathaniel and Simeon Smith Jocelyn. One page, hand-colored. In very good condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 11.5 inches.

Malte-Brun, Conrad [China].

Empire Chinois et Japon. [Nineteenth Century Conrad Malte-Brun Map of the Chinese Empire] [China].

Paris: 1812.

Fine detailed nineteenth century map of China by Dano-French geographer Conrad Malte-Brun. One page. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 18 inches by 14.75 inches.

Bellin, Jacques-Nicolas.

L’Empire de La Chine Pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages. [Eighteenth Century Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Map of China].

Paris: 1748.

Eighteenth century engraved map of China by renowned French cartographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. One page with two decorative cartouches. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 17.25 inches.

Johnson, Alvin J. and Benjamin P. Ward [Asia].

Johnson’s Map of Asia.

New York: Johnson and Ward, c, 1865.

Large hand-colored map of Asia by American cartographers Johnson and Ward. One page, hand-colored. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 21.5 inches by 19 inches.

Beckett, Samuel.

Waiting For Godot: A Tragicomedy In Two Acts.

London: Faber and Faber, 1956.

First British edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by Samuel Beckett on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the extremities. Translated by Beckett from the original French. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed.

Paterson, Katherine.

Bridge To Terabithia.

New York: Thomas Crowell, 1977.

Early printing of the author’s first Newbery-Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Donna Diamond. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Karen, Katherine Paterson 1/29/92.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Dickens, Charles.

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1839.

First edition of one of Dickens’ most popular novels. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling, raised bands, morocco spine labels, top edge gilt, with the steel-engraved frontispiece portrait of Dickens in the first state, first four plates in later state without imprint, page 123 with “sister” (2d state) & page 160Continue reading "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby."

Barnes, Julian.

Metroland.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1980.

First edition of the Booker Prize-winning author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Julian Barnes on the title page. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Craig Dodd. Author photograph by Jerry Bauer.

Shakespeare, William; John Dryden; William Congreve; et al.

Tragedies and Comedies of the Great English Playwrights.

London: Various Publishers, c.1730-1760.

Finely bound sammelband collection of comedies and tragedies by early English playwrights including William Shakespeare, John Dryden, and William Congreve. Octavo, 43 volumes bound into 7 in half contemporary calf over marbled boards with burgundy morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, numerous engraved frontispieces, headpieces, tailpieces and illustrations. In very good condition. A very uniqueContinue reading "Tragedies and Comedies of the Great English Playwrights."