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Bellow, Saul.

Seize the Day.

New York: The Viking Press, 1956.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For the Gabels with best wishes from an old exile to Evanston Saul Bellow.” The recipients were close friends of Bellow’s while he was a student at Northwestern University, where heContinue reading "Seize the Day."

Morris, Desmond.

The Human Zoo.

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1969.

First American edition of this work, which examines how the biological nature of the human species has shaped the character of the cultures of the contemporary world. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Gerald McNulty with best wishes from Desmond Morris 1969.” Fine in a near fineContinue reading "The Human Zoo."

Bellow, Saul.

To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account.

New York: The Viking Press, 1976.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s account of his journey to Jerusalem. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Mr. Bergstrom, who asks excellent questions Chicago, Nov 1, 76 Saul Bellow.” The recipient was journalist Goran Bergstrom. Fine in aContinue reading "To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account."

Landau, Henry.

All’s Fair. The Story of the British Secret Service Behind the German Lines.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1934.

Early printing of Landau’s biography of his time in the British Secret Service. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Captain Henry Landau.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with some wear and tear. Uncommon signed.

Williams, Tennessee.

A Streetcar Named Desire.

New York: New Directions, 1947.

Early printing of Williams’ classic play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948. Octavo, original illustrated boards. association copy, inscribed or signed by several cast members for producer Danny Selznick. Signed by Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Jessica Tandy, and Karl Malden. Inscribed by Kim Hunter on the verso of the first blank: “LoveContinue reading "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Borglum, Gutzon (Abraham Lincoln).

Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

1907.

Photograph signed and dated “Gutzon Borglum 1907.” The photograph taken by Borglum shows his marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. On February 6, 1908, the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, wrote to Borglum regarding the bust as, “the most extraordinarily good portrait of my father I have ever seen.” The sculpture is on display in the CryptContinue reading "Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

Reagan, Ronald.

Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed.

1989.

Autograph note signed by Ronald Reagan on his personal letterhead as follows, “20 Sept. ’89 Dear Ford and Norma, Thanks for your letter and generous words, I’m more grateful than I can say. Thank you too for your prayers. They were answered & I have had an almost instant recovery, at home and feeling justContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed."

Bell, Daniel.

The End of Ideology: On the Exhaustion of Political Ideas In the Fifties.

Glencoe, Ill: The Free Press, 1960.

First edition of this landmark in American social thought. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Adrienne Righ with appreciation Daniel Bell.” Bookplate, near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Warren, Patricia Nell.

The Front Runner.

New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc, 1974.

First edition of the first contemporary gay novel to achieve mainstream commercial and critical success. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Everett with all best wishes Patricia Nell Warren May 17, 1974.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design byContinue reading "The Front Runner."

Wells, Carveth.

Six Years in the Malay Jungle.

Garden City, NY: Garden City Publishing, 1925.

First edition of Wells’ work on the Malay jungle. Octavo, original orange cloth, frontispiece. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon in the original dust jacket,

Born, Max [Albert Einstein].

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.

London: Methuen & Company, 1924.

First edition of this classic account of Born’s analysis and interpretation of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed by Max Born on the verso of the frontispiece. Translated by Henry L. Brose. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. First editionsContinue reading "Einstein’s Theory of Relativity."

Ben-Gurion, David.

David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed.

1970.

Autograph letter signed by the founder of modern day Israel and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. It reads, “Sdeh. Boker,  28. 2.  70 Dear Mr. George P. Viegelmann, Jr. I share entirely your view that it is vitally necessary for everyone in the Middle East to live in peace. I am expressing a private view:Continue reading "David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed."

Martin, H.B.

Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star.

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1928.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on practical instruction for the game of golf. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To A.B. Jenks from H.B. Martin.” Additionally signed by Gene Sarazen on page 52, where there is a drawing by Martin of him. Near fine inContinue reading "Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star."

Thaler, Richard H. Edited by.

Advances in Behavioral Finance.

New York: Russell Sage Foundation, 1993.

First edition of this collection of essays on behavioral finance. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler on the title page, “For John with admiration Richard Thaler.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Contributors include Richard H. Thaler, Robert J. Shiller, Andrei Shleifer, Lawrence H. Summers, Kenneth French and Richard Roll.

Leeser, Isaac.

The Law of God.

Philadelphia: C. Sherman, 5605, 1845-46.

First edition of the “first English translation of the Pentateuch in America,” the 1845 Hebrew-English Bible by one of the most prominent and influential figures in American Jewish history. Octavo, 5 volumes. Translated by Isaac Leeser. Bound in full contemporary calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine. In near fine condition. A nice example,Continue reading "The Law of God."

Baxter, John E.

Locker Room Ballads.

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1923.

First edition of this collection of verses. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To C.D. Stimson with the compliments of the author, John E. Baxter 12/24/23.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with a chip to the front panel. Illustrated by JamesContinue reading "Locker Room Ballads."

Leeser, Isaac.

Discourses, Argumentative and Devotional, on the Subject of Jewish Religion.

Philadelphia: C. Sherman and Co, 1836-1841.

First edition of “the first anthology of Jewish sermons in America” which “marked the coming of age of the American synagogue and ministry”(Goldman). Association copy linking the two most prominent and influential figures in Jewish America and England of this era, Issac Leeser and Moses Montefiore. American Jewish lay minister, author, translator, and publisher Issac Leeser revolutionized the format of the early American Jewish sermon by preaching in English, helping to establish regular sermons as a central part of the AmericanContinue reading "Discourses, Argumentative and Devotional, on the Subject of Jewish Religion."

Darwin, Bernard.

A Friendly Round.

London: Mills & Boon, 1922.

First edition of this collection of Darwin’s golf columns from The London Times. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bernard Darwin on the front free endpaper, “To G.M. from the author with his best regards. Sept. 1922.” It was customary for Darwin to sign “from the author”, which denoted a personal affiliation with theContinue reading "A Friendly Round."

Kirby, E.S..

See My Chinese Street.

Hong Kong: K. Weiss, 1954.

Signed limited first edition of E.S. Kirby’s illustrated travel book. One of 250 signed numbered copies, this is number 57. Signed by E.S. Kirby. Quarto, original embroidered silk, illustrated with 112 illustrations and 7 full multi-color pages, errata slip with first edition issue points laid in as issued. OCLC locates only 11 copies of thisContinue reading "See My Chinese Street."

Diehl, R.W. and Tom Vardon.

Diehl-Vardon Golf Manual: Golf Complete.

St. Paul: Western Golf Publishing Co, 1927.

First edition of this early golf instructional manual. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs. Some light dampstaining, near fine in the rare original dust jacket. Murdoch 203; D&M 15090; D&J D14740.

Noah, Mordecai Manuel.

The Fortress of Sorrento: A Petit Historical Drama, in Two Acts.

New York: D. Longworth, 1808.

First edition of “the most important Jewish lay leader of the early 19th century” Mordecai Noah’s early play, published when he was only 23 years old. 12mo, bound in modern calf, gilt titles to the spine, lacking the 2 advertisement leaves called for by Singerman. In near fine condition. Rare.

Boynton, Henry Walcott.

Two Editions of the Golfer’s Rubaiyat.

Chicago/ New York: Herbert S. Stone/ Duffield, 1901, 1907.

Both the first and second editions of the Golfer’s Rubaiyat. Octavo, original cloth, two volumes, illustrated throughout. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

Venizelos, Eleftherios.

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

1922.

Autograph letter signed by “the maker of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. One page, typescript on Delegation Hellenique letterhead, the letter reads, “Lausanne, 7th December 1922 My dear Mr. Hammond, I thank you most cordially for your letter and wish to express to you the deep gratitude that I feel for the promptness with which youContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."

Venizelos, Eleftherios.

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

One folding page letter hand-written and signed by “the father of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. Dated December 24th, 1921 on letterhead from the El Mirasol in Santa Barbara, California, the letter reads “To Mr. John Hays Hammond El Mirasol. My dear Mr. Hammond, We are giving a very small luncheon party here on the 26thContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."