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Ghosh, Amitav.

The Circle of Reason.

New York: Viking, 1986.

First edition of the author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Amitav Ghosh on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

Williams, Kit.

Masquerade.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1979.

First edition of this bestelling interactive picture book that had sparked a real life treasure hunt. Imperial octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout by the author. In near fine.

Morrison, Toni.

A Mercy.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.

First edition of “one of Morrison’s most haunting works yet” (The New York Times). Octavo, original half-cloth. Boldly signed by Toni Morrison on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Barbara de Wilde.

Goodall, Jane Van Lawick-.

In the Shadow of Man.

London: William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, 1971.

First edition of this “absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery . . . The whole book is enthralling” (Boston Globe). Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Photographs by Hugo Van Lawick. Inscription to the half-title page.

Porter, Eliot; Wallace Stegner; Page Stegner [Peter Mathiessen].

American Places.

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1981.

First edition of collection of musings and photographs of the American landscape, depicting all aspects of American life from the Rocky Mountains to the state of Maine. Square quarto, original publisher’s cloth, profusely illustrated with color photographs. From the library of writer Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Peter Matthiessen remains theContinue reading "American Places."

Suleyman, Mustafa; Michael Bhaskar.

The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century’s Greatest Dilemma.

New York: Crown, 2023.

First edition, early printing of this work on how the surge of AI and synthetic biology will transform society. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Mustafa Suleyman on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Christopher Brand and Oliver Munday. Author photograph by Chris Wilson.

Wells, H.G.

A Year of Prophesying.

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1925.

First American edition of this collection of Wells’ syndicated newspaper column from 1923-24. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago” series, and The Prestige (1995), which was adapted into the 2006 AcademyContinue reading "A Year of Prophesying."

Crichton, Michael.

Jurassic Park and The Lost World.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990 and 1995.

First editions of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller and its sequel The Lost World. Octavo, two volumes, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers in The Lost World. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper of Jurassic Park with his official stamp of a T-Rex below, “For MabryContinue reading "Jurassic Park and The Lost World."

Sartre, Jean-Paul.

Being and Nothingness.

New York: The Philosophical Library, 1956.

First edition of Sartre’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth with titles and vignette stamped in black. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Roger, Fred [Tom Hanks].

You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor.

New York: Viking, 1994.

First edition of this collection of quotes from Rogers‘ writings throughout his career. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Steven with kindest regards. Fred Rogers 1995.” Additionally signed by Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks on the half-title page. Hanks played Fred Rogers in the 2019 filmContinue reading "You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor."

Parks, Rosa.

Rosa Parks: My Story.

New York: Dial Books, 1992.

First edition of Parks’ powerful autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing, toning, and a slice to the front panel of the dust jacket. Jacket design by Jane Byers Bierhorst. Written with Jim Haskins.

Nabokov, Vladmir.

Ada, or Ardor: A Family Chronicle.

Taipei City: Royal Books Co., Ltd, 1969.

First Taiwanese edition of what many consider to be Nabokov’s masterpiece. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Very good in a good dust jacket. Author photograph by Halsman.

Rivera, Mark with Mike Poncy. Foreword by Ringo Starr.

Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig.

Dallas, Texas: Matt Holt Books, 2023.

First edition of renowned musician, musical director, and rock star Mark Rivera’s revealing memoir. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mark Rivera on the half-title page,”Dear Alina, with much love & hope always… Mark Rivera.” Rivera has added a drawing of a modern peace sign. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig."

Clarke, Arthur C. [Keir Dullea].

2061: Odyssey Three.

New York: A Del Rey Book / Ballantine Books, 1988.

First edition of the third book in the author’s acclaimed Odyssey Series. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke and actor Keir Dullea on the half-title page. Keir Dullea is an actor whose career spans film, television, and stage, though he is most closely associated with his role as astronaut Dr. DavidContinue reading "2061: Odyssey Three."

Gates, Bill.

The Road Ahead.

New York: The Viking Press, 1995.

First edition of Gates’ classic work on the information age. Octavo, original half cloth, companion interactive CD-ROM tipped in at the rear. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Laurie Rippon.

Douglas, Marjory Stoneman.

Florida: The Long Frontier.

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this historical and cultural study of Florida that traces the region’s development from early exploration through the modern era. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John B. Chowning, for his alert interest in his wonderful nature state, With best wishes.Continue reading "Florida: The Long Frontier."

Lewis, Sinclair.

It Can’t Happen Here.

Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1935.

First edition of Lewis’ later masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Tom Cracroft who had to build Ft. Beulah. Sinclair Lewis Oct. 27, 1936.” Good in a good dust jacket. Rare in the original dust jacket and signed.

Fleming, Ian.

Thunderball.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1961.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Richard Chopping. A bright example.

Updike, John; Illustrated by Paul Szep .

Golf Dreams: Writings on Golf.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.

First edition of this classic collection of golf stories by John Updike. Octavo, original half cloth, top stain orange, illustrated by Paul Szep. Boldly signed by John Updike and illustrator Paul Szep on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Updike. Illustrated by Paul Szep. A card withContinue reading "Golf Dreams: Writings on Golf."

Schein, Edgar H.

Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development.

Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1969.

First edition of this seminal work in organizational development and management studies. Octavo, original wrappers. Lengthily signed and dated by the author on the title page, “June 2, 2015 For John Best wishes Where the standard consultant is more concerned about passing on his knowledge, the process consultant is concerned about passing on his skillsContinue reading "Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development."

Nicklaus, Jack with Herbert Warren Wind.

Greatest Game of All: My Life in Golf.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1969.

First edition of the golfing legend’s autobiography, which includes six full chapters on instruction. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Best Wishes Jack Nicklaus.” Near fine in a very good dust jacekt. Jacket design by Milton Charles. Foreword by Robert Tyre Jones, Jr.

Collins, Joseph [James Joyce].

Taking the Literary Pulse: Psychological Studies of Life and Letters.

New York: George H. Doran Company, 1924.

First edition of this work analyzing modern authors and their literary characters through a psychological lens. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth, illustrated with tipped in plates. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer James Joyce on the front free endpaper, “James Joyce with the writers compliments Joseph Collins.” The recipient, James Joyce wasContinue reading "Taking the Literary Pulse: Psychological Studies of Life and Letters."

Jonasson, Jonas.

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.

London: Hesperus Press, 2012.

First British edition of this comedic, picaresque international bestselling novel. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Richard with love! Jonas Jonasson!” In near fine condition. Jacket design by Jonathan Pelham.

Schadeberg, Jurgen. [Nelson Mandela].

Nelson Mandela in His Cell on Robben Island (Revisit).

Silver gelatin print of Schadeberg’s powerful image of Mandela in his cell on Robben Island, one of the most iconic visual representations of reflection, resilience, and the passage of time. Silver gelatin print, signed and annotated on the verso by the photographer, “Nelson Mandela in his cell on Robben Island (Revisit) 1994 Jurgen Schadeberg HandprintedContinue reading "Nelson Mandela in His Cell on Robben Island (Revisit)."