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Johnson, Alvin Jewett .

Johnson’s Map of Florida.

New York: A.J. Johnson, 1863.

Rare 19th century example of Johnson’s famed Civil War era map of the state of Florida. One page, the hand-colored lithographic map depicts the state in full with color coding according to county in the midst of the American Civil War with references to towns, railroads, villages, depots, swamps, the territories of Native American tribes,Continue reading "Johnson’s Map of Florida."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-138227

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[Goepp, Charles].

E Pluribus Unum. A Political Tract on Kossuth and America.

Philadelphia: Published by F. W. Thomas, 1852.

Rare first edition of Goepp’s criticism of Kossuth. Octavo, bound in full cloth. Deaccessioned from the Library of Congress with the library’s bookplate and stamp to the pastedown. In good condition. Rare.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131558

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Lenin, Vladimir.

Noviya Danniya o Zeronakh’ Razivitya Kapitalizma v’ Zemledlti, Vuypusk I: Kaptalizm i zemledbli v Soyed. Shtatat Ameriki. [New information on the Development of Agricultural Capitalism. Part I: Capitalism and Agriculture in the United States].

Petrograd: Zhizn i Znaniye, 1918.

First edition of this work by Lenin. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Rare with only one library holding for this, at the State Library of Germany.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133222

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Edited by Turner, W.J. [Bernard Darwin, Peter F. Anson, C.V. Wedgwood].

Britain in Pictures.

London: Collins, 1940s.

First and early editions of these works on Britain. Octavo, original cloth, approximately 125 volumes, color and monochrome illustrations. Near fine in very good to near fine dust jackets.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133214

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Maugham, W. Somerset.

Sheppey: A Play in Three Acts.

London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1933.

First edition of Maugham’s final play. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “The author’s last play for Elsie Tritton W. Somerset Maugham.” The recipient, Elsie Tritton, was a noted collector and friend of Maugham‘s who introduced him to Alan Searle. A younger man from the London slum areaContinue reading "Sheppey: A Play in Three Acts."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-133056

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Stone, Oliver [Screenwriter]; Alan Parker [Director]; Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber [play]; Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce [Starring].

Evita.

New York: Warner Brothers, 1996.

First edition of the draft script for the 1996 film, boldly signed by Oliver Stone, based on the 1978 musical stage production by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, which was in turn based on Rice and Webber’s 1976 concept album, following the brief life of Argentinean first lady Eva Peron from her impoverished illegitimateContinue reading "Evita."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133217

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Viola, Henry J. Introduction by David McCullough.

The National Archives of The United States.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1984.

First edition of this guide to the “nation’s attic.” Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with original photographs by Jonathan Wallen. Foreword by Robert M. Warner. Introduction by David McCullough. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To John Vernon, Herman J. Viola” and Robert M. Warner who contributed the introduction, “All good wishesContinue reading "The National Archives of The United States."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-132623

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Scott, Paul.

The Corrida at San Feliu.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1964.

First edition of Paul Scott’s rich, multi-layered novel. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Peter Rudland.

$30.00

Item Number: RRB-138733

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Hoover, J. Edgar [Introduction].

The Story of the FBI.

New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1947.

First edition of the official picture book of the FBI. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by J. Edgar Hoover in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Ellen Mc Mahon J. Edgar Hoover 10.21.47.” In very good condition. Introduction by J. Edgar Hoover. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-133207

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White Pine: Poems and Prose Poems

Oliver, Mary.

White Pine: Poems and Prose Poems.

New York: Harcourt Brace, 1994.

First edition of this collection of poems. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Mary Oliver on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Steven Cooley.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-103332

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Churchill, Winston S.

An Address by The Rt. Hon Winston S. Churchill Prime Minister of Great Britain December 26th 1941.

Stamford Connecticut: The Overbrook Press, 1942.

Rare first edition of Churchill’s historic address delivered before Congress on December 26th 1941. Octavo, original boards. One of on thousand copies printed. In very good condition.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-133199

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Priestley, Joseph.

A Familiar Introduction to the Study of Electricity.

London: Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall; T. Cadell, Sucessor to Mr. Millar, in the Strand; and J. Johnson, in Pater-Noster Row, 1768.

First edition of Priestley’s beginner’s introduction to The History and Present State of Electricity with Original Experiments; the first book published on the subject. Quarto, bound in three quarter calf over marbled boards, illustrated with four plates. In very good condition. Rare.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-133012

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Silverstein, Shel.

The Missing Piece.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1976.

First edition, early printing of this classic work by Silverstein. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Mother of Nancy With Love Shel Silverstein” Silverstein has added a large drawing of the missing piece. Near fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket, ownership inscription to theContinue reading "The Missing Piece."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-134292

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Gluck, Louise.

The Triumph of Achilles.

New York: The Ecco Press, 1985.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work, her most anthologized. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Louise Glück on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-137436

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Bach, Richard.

Biplane.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1966.

First edition of the author’s classic second novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For John! Happy Flying, always Richard Bach.” Foreword by Ray Bradbury. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Ronald Clyne. Uncommon signed.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-133181

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Bagehot, Walter.

Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market.

New York: Scribner, Armstrong and Co, 1873.

First edition of this “undying classic” (J.M. Keynes). Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. First editions are scarce, especially in this condition.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133178

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Tolkien, J.R.R.

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London: George Allen and Unwin, 1966.

Finely bound set of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full red morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front panels, folding maps. In fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase. The first printing of the second, revised, edition (with “Second Edition 1966” on theContinue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133131

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Ellis, Leonard Bolles.

History of New Bedford and its Vicinity 1602-1892.

Syracuse: D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1892.

First edition of Ellis’ profusely illustrated history of New Bedford. Large octavo, 2 volumes bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with a profusion of fine tissue-guarded steel-engraved portraits. In near fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-131249

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Mandela, Nelson .

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.

First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Austin Christmas Compliments and best wishes NMandela 10.6.95.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132402

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Sondheim, Stephen [Annie Dillard].

The Collected Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Look, I Made a Hat.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.

First editions of the collected lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page to fellow writer Annie Dillard, “For Annie Best Wishes from Stephen Sondheim.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. From the library of Annie Dillard.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133175

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Galbraith, Robert. [J.K. Rowling].

The Silkworm.

London: Sphere, 2014.

First edition of the second novel in Rowling’s Cormoran Strike Series, published under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sian Wilson.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-137033

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Lewis, George Cornewall.

An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion.

London: John W. Parker, 1849.

First edition of Cornewall Lewis’ classic work of political philosophy. Octavo, original half cloth. From the library of American journalist William Safire, although not marked. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960 Presidential race, and again in 1968. After Nixon’s 1968 victory, SafireContinue reading "An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-134128

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Durrell, Gerald.

The Overloaded Ark.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1953.

First edition of Durrell’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Gerald Durrell on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Bill English. Uncommon signed.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-131079

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Mehl, Ernest [Roger Maris] .

The Kansas City Athletics.

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1956.

First edition, second printing of this work on the famed baseball team. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by hall of famer Roger Maris on the front free endpaper, “To Gary Good Luck Roger Maris.” Maris played in the minor leagues from 1953 to 1956, and made his major league debut for the ClevelandContinue reading "The Kansas City Athletics."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-133163

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