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Lewis, Edna and Scott Peacock.

The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great Southern Cooks.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.

First edition of the celebrated collaboration between two legendary Southern cooks, Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock. Quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated with color photographs by Christopher Hirsheimer. Boldly signed by both Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Dennett, Daniel C.

Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking.

New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2013.

First edition of this late-career summation by the philosopher Daniel C. Dennett, presenting seventy-seven thought experiments designed to help readers think more clearly about the mind, meaning, evolution, and free will. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For John Rogers best wishes! Daniel Dennett.” Fine in aContinue reading "Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking."

Gaddis, John Lewis.

George F. Kennan: An American Life.

New York: The Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of this authorized biography tracing the life of the diplomat who authored the “Long Telegram” and “X Article” that defined America’s Cold War strategy of containment. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Matson and Deborah Halbrath, with best wishes, JohnContinue reading "George F. Kennan: An American Life."

Nixon, Richard.

“Nixon Resigns” Washington Post Newspaper.

Washington, D.C.: The Washington Post, 1974.

Original 1974 issue of The Washington Post, the newspaper that broke the Watergate story, reporting the resignation of President Richard Nixon with the bold front-page headline “Nixon Resigns.” The August 9, 1974 issue, 97th Year, Number 247, one hundred twelve pages in four sections, originally priced at fifteen cents. The front page reports Nixon’s televisedContinue reading "“Nixon Resigns” Washington Post Newspaper."

King, Stephen. [Rob Reiner and Tom Hanks].

Different Seasons.

New York: The Viking Press, 1982.

First edition of this classic collection of four short stories, which contain the basis for the films The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks and director Rob Reiner on the front free endpaper. King wrote the novella “The Body,” which Rob Reiner adaptedContinue reading "Different Seasons."

Byron, George Gordon.

The Prisoner of Chillon.

London: Day & Son, 1865.

The W. & G. Audsley illuminated edition of Lord Byron’s celebrated poem, with striking chromolithographs by W.R. Tymms. Quarto, original publisher’s beveled purple cloth elaborately stamped in gilt, 20 leaves of thick paper chromolithographed on the rectos, all edges gilt. In very good condition. A beautiful example of Victorian chromolithography.

Clavell, James.

Noble House.

New York: Delacorte Press, 1981.

Signed limited first edition of “Clavell’s biggest triumph yet . . . storytelling done with dash and panache . . . a rousing read” (Washington Post). Octavo, original leather, all edges gilt, original slipcase. Boldly signed by James Clavell, with a note above, “signed but not numbered.” Fine in a fine slipcase.

Bush, George H.W. [Lech Walesa].

All the Best: My Life in Letters and Other Writings.

New York: Scribners, 1999.

First edition of George H.W. Bush’s life and letters. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by George Bush and the leader of the Solidarity Movement and Nobel Laureate Lech Walesa on the front free endpaper. Wałęsa was a leading force behind Poland’s democratic revolution, while Bush was one of the key international leaders whoContinue reading "All the Best: My Life in Letters and Other Writings."

Greene, Graham. [Michael Caine].

The Quiet American.

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1955.

First edition of Greene’s classic novel of exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam, basis for the 2002 film directed by Philip Noyce, starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser. Octavo, original blue cloth. Boldly signed by Academy Award-winning actor Michael Caine on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Quiet American."

Jones, Indiana. [Harrison Ford].

Indiana Jones Grail Diary Replica.

Replica of Indiana Jones’ grail diary used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Boldly signed by legendary actor Harrison Ford on the front panel, who played Indiana Jones in the films. In near fine condition.

Harris, Robert [Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan].

The Ghost.

London: Hutchinson, 2007.

First edition of this work, basis for the film The Ghost Writer starring Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Joan, with much Love, as ever, Robert publication day 4 Oct 2007.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Mottley, John. [Peter the Great].

The History of the Life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia.

London: Printed for J. Read, 1739.

First edition of this comprehensive account of the Tsar who transformed Russia from a medieval autocracy into a major European power through military conquest, sweeping administrative reform, and his legendary personal pursuit of Western technical knowledge. Octavo, three volumes, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt numbers and ruling to the spines in six compartmentsContinue reading "The History of the Life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia."

Searle, John.

Minds, Brains and Science.

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1984.

First edition of this exposition of Searle’s philosophical issues. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes to John Rogers from John Searle.” Fine in a very good dust jacket.

Wiesel, Elie. [Peter Matthiessen].

Night.

London: MacGibbon & Kee, 1960.

First English edition of Nobel laureate Wiesel’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Paris Review co-founder Peter Matthiessen on the front free endpaper, “for Peter – Shalom, Elie Wiesel.” From the library of Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Peter Matthiessen remains the only writer to haveContinue reading "Night."

Puzo, Mario.

Inside Las Vegas.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1977.

First edition of Mario Puzo’s idiosyncratic and lavishly illustrated portrait of Las Vegas and the gambler’s life, produced at the height of his fame following The Godfather. Quarto, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. Signed by Mario Puzo on the front free endpaper. NearContinue reading "Inside Las Vegas."

Irving, John. [Michael Caine].

The Cider House Rules.

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1985.

Signed limited first edition of Irving’s sixth novel, basis for the 1999 film starring Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire. Octavo, original leather, gilt titles and tooling to the front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, frontispiece by Scott Reynolds. Boldly signed by John Irving and by Academy Award-winning actor Michael CaineContinue reading "The Cider House Rules."

Jensen, Michael C.

A Theory of the Firm: Governance, Residual Claims, and Organizational Forms.

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2000.

First edition of the influential financial economist Michael C. Jensen’s landmark collection of his foundational papers on agency theory, corporate governance, and the economics of organizations. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “John Rogers: All the best in our continuing search for freedom, efficiency andContinue reading "A Theory of the Firm: Governance, Residual Claims, and Organizational Forms."

Washington, George.

General Washington’s Letter, Declaring His Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States.

[Philadelphia]: Published for General Information, 1798.

Rare original 1798 letterpress broadside of George Washington’s letter accepting the command of the armies of the United States, one of the final public acts of his career. Printed on a single leaf of laid paper in three columns beneath a decorative caption title, the document gathers President John Adams’s message to the Senate ofContinue reading "General Washington’s Letter, Declaring His Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States."

Gunther, John.

Inside Russia Today.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1958.

First British edition of the celebrated American journalist’s panoramic report on the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. Octavo, original red cloth, with cartographic endpapers. In good condition of this sweeping midcentury survey.

Lyle, R.C. [Aga Khan].

The Aga Khan’s Horses.

London: Putnam, 1938.

First edition of this celebrated chronicle of the racing stable of the Aga Khan III, among the most successful owner-breeders in the history of the Turf. Octavo, original green cloth lettered in gilt. Illustrated by the renowned sporting artist Lionel Edwards with seven captioned, tissue-guarded color plates, twenty-three pencil sketches, and sixteen photographic images. NearContinue reading "The Aga Khan’s Horses."

Forsyth, Frederick. [Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan].

The Fourth Protocol.

San Francisco: Brandywyne Books, 1984.

Signed limited edition of this classic work, basis for the film bearing the same name starring Academy Award-winning actor Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frederick Forsyth, Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Fine in a fine dust jacket in the original slipcase. Jacket artwork by Ned Dameron.

Cheadle, Don and John Prendergast. [Elie Wiesel; Barack Obama; Sam Brownback].

Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond.

New York: Hyperion, 2007.

First edition of this powerful work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Elie Wiesel on the front free endpaper. In fine condition. Introduction by Barack Obama and Sam Brownback. Cover design by Phil Rose. Uncommon signed.

Gibson, William. [Keanu Reeves].

Johnny Mnemonic: The Screenplay and the Story.

New York: Ace Books, 1995.

First edition of the screenplay for the cult film, starring Keanu Reeves. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by William Gibson and actor Keanu Reeves on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

Bono.

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.

First edition of the acclaimed memoir of the U2 frontman, told through forty of his songs. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with drawings by the author. Boldly signed by Bono on the second free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.