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van Bruggen, Coosje [Frank Gehry].

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

New York: Guggenheim Museum, 1999.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on Gehry’s masterpiece, The Guggenheim Museum in Balbao, Spain. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated in 2002 by Frank Gehry. Fine in fine dust jacket. Preface by Thomas Krens.

Patmore, Derek.

Private History: An Autobiography.

London: Johnathan Cape, 1960.

First edition of the author’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For dear Jonathan, in memory of our long friendship & with admiration & affection Derek Patmore London Feb. 17 1961.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Anthony, Evelyn.

Evelyn Anthony First Edition Collection. Including: The Poellenberg Inheritance, The Persian Ransom, The Return, The Company of Saints, and Voices on the Wind.

London: Hutchinson, 1972-1985.

A fine collection of five first editions of Evelyn Anthony novels. Octavo, original cloth, 5 volumes. The collection includes: The Poellenberg Inheritance (1972), The Persian Ransom (1975), The Return (1978), The Company of Saints (1983), and Voices on the Wind (1985). Each volume is near fine to fine in a fine dust jacket.

Donald, David.

Lincoln’s Herndon.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948.

First edition of the Pulitzer-Prize historian’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Ann and Mary Ann Schmidt from Marion Bonzi with the best wishes of the author, David Donald Christmas 1948.” On page 11, she is mentioned asContinue reading "Lincoln’s Herndon."

Hawthorne, Nathaniel .

The Marble Faun: or, the Romance of Monte Beni.

Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1860.

First edition, first issue, with 16-page catalog dated March, 1860 inserted at rear of Volume one of Hawthorne’s last major work of fiction. Octavo, original cloth, 2 volumes. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom clamshell box. BAL 7621.

Glazer, Nathan and Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Beyond the Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians, and Irish of New York City.

Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press and Harvard University Press, 1963.

First edition of this classic work, “perhaps the most perceptive inquiry into American minorities ever made” (Richard Rovere). Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Association copy, inscribed and dated by Daniel Patrick Moynihan in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To Irving and Bea- With Great Respect Daniel Aug 1963.” The recipients, IrvingContinue reading "Beyond the Melting Pot: The Negroes, Puerto Ricans, Jews, Italians, and Irish of New York City."

Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary.

Beowulf: The Script Book.

San Diego: IDW Publishing, 2007.

First edition of this illustrated work of Beowulf. Octavo, original wrappers. illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. In fine condition. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Colors by Jay Folos.

Carter, Jimmy.

Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President.

New York: Bantam Books, 1982.

First edition of the 39th President of the United States’ memoirs. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by President Carter to former four-term United States Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen on a Presidential bookplate affixed to the front free endpaper, “To Lloyd Bentsen J. Carter.” The recipient, Lloyd Millard Bentsen, ran as the Democratic PartyContinue reading "Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President."

Kennedy, John F.

John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitations and Programs.

1961.

Rare collection of original materials from events held upon the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. The collection includes a menu from the Inauguration Luncheon held on January 20th 1961 at the United States Senate Restaurant, invitations to Inaugural Ball an Inaugural Gala held at the National Guard Armory, a response card to the Gala,Continue reading "John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitations and Programs."

Bellow, Saul.

Something to Remember Me By. Three Tales. The Bellarosa Connection, A Theft, Something To Remember Me By.

New York: The Viking Press, 1991.

First edition of this trio of short works by the Nobel laureate and “greatest writer of American prose of the twentieth century” (James Wood, The New Republic). Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally Soames, Saul Bellow Chicago Oct 10 ’91.” The recipient, British photojournalist SallyContinue reading "Something to Remember Me By. Three Tales. The Bellarosa Connection, A Theft, Something To Remember Me By."

Nabokov, Vladimir.

Lolita.

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1955.

First American edition and first trade edition of Nabokov’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Photograph of Nabokov by Maclean Dameron. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell box.

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Indian Landmark Photograph Collection.

Rare collection of black and white photographs taken by John Nort Hall an army photographer with the British military police stationed in India. 15 photographs measuring 8 inches by ten inches, the collection includes photographs of the Taj Mahal, temples, oxen bathing, and local people working and living. In near find condition.

Fitzpatrick, Percy.

Jock of the Bushveld.

London: Longmans, Green and Company, 1913.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original green cloth, gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Percy Fitzpatrick on the title page. In near fine condition with light shelfwear to the extremities. Illustrated by E. Caldwell.

Remarque, Erich Maria.

All Quiet On The Western Front.

London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929.

First edition in English of this landmark novel of the 20th century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With the compliments and thanks to Geor Henry Gribb! Erich Maria Remarque.” With a type letter from the author dated in 28th February, 1929 from Remarque attached to theContinue reading "All Quiet On The Western Front."

Murdoch, Iris.

Under the Net.

London: Chatto & Windus,

Early printing of Murdoch’s first novel which announced “the emergence of a brilliant talent” (Times Literary Supplement). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Eddie… All best wishes to my dear pupil Iris Murdoch.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Victor Ross. UncommonContinue reading "Under the Net."

Penrose, Roger.

Reviews in Modern Physics: A Remarkable Property of Plane Waves in General Relativity.

New York: The American Physical Society by the American Institute of Physics, 1965.

First edition of Reviews of Modern Physics: Volume 37 Number 1, containing Nobel Laureate in Physics Roger Penrose’s fundamental article on spacetime: A Remarkable Property of Plane Waves in General Relativity. Quarto, original wrappers. Signed and dated by the mathematical physicist on page 215, the first page of his contribution, “Roger P 20 Sept 2016.”Continue reading "Reviews in Modern Physics: A Remarkable Property of Plane Waves in General Relativity."

Schulz, Charles M.

Charles Schulz Signed Woodstock Drawing.

Exceptionally rare original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Woodstock in military attire. Drawn and signed by Charles Schulz , “For SPC 4 Britt Weise, best wishes – Schulz.” In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14 inches. Original drawings of Woodstock are scarce.

Durrell, Lawrence.

Black Book: An Agnon.

Paris: The Obelisk Press, 1938.

First edition, first issue of the first volume in the Villa Seurat Series. Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition. A very sharp example, uncommon in this condition.

Du Bois, W.E.B.

The Quest of the Silver Fleece.

Chicago: McClurg, 1911.

First edition of this landmark novel. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. In near fine condition.

Doyle, Arthur Conan.

The Great Boer War.

London: Smith, Elder, & Co, 1901.

New edition, being the fourteenth impression, of Arthur Conan Doyle’s work on the Boer War, which he revised sixteen times throughout the course of the war. Octavo, bound in full morocco for the Edinburgh Angus Club with their insignia stamped in gilt to the front panel, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt toolingContinue reading "The Great Boer War."

Stein, Gertrude.

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas.

New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1933.

First edition of Gertrude Stein’s most famous work; one of the richest biographies ever written. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a full page inscription, “For Amelia Henry Reinhardt, …it was in Oakland which is not near San Fernando and not at Pleasant Hill GertrudeContinue reading "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas."

Atwood, Margaret.

Cat’s Eye.

London: Bloomsbury, 1989.

First edition of this “brilliant, three-dimensional mosaic… the story of Elaine’s childhood is so real and heartbreaking you want to stand up in your seat and cheer” (Boston Sunday Globe). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally Soames- with best wishes- Margaret Atwood.” The recipient, British photojournalistContinue reading "Cat’s Eye."

Copland, Aaron.

Copland on Music.

New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1960.

First edition of this work by the “Dean of American composers.” Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Alden, who really loves music, Aaron Nov 1960.” With an autographed letter signed to the same recipients by Copland on his letterhead which reads, “Dear Alden and Rolf: WhatContinue reading "Copland on Music."

Stein, Gertrude.

Geography and Plays.

Boston: The Four Seas Company Publishers, 1922.

First edition of this work by the author of The Autobiography of Alice Toklas. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Joanna Graham from Gertrude Stein.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Sherwood Anderson.