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Dana, Charles Anderson; [Theodore Roosevelt; General Nelson A. Miles; Admiral W. S. Schley].

Lincoln and His Cabinet: A Lecture Delivered Before the New Haven Colony Historical Society, Tuesday, March 10, 1896.

New York: Republican Club of the City of New-York, 1899.

Special limited edition souvenir of the thirteenth annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the city of New-York, 1899. Duodecimo, original half-cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece of Abraham Lincoln, illustrated. One of 500 numbered copies, this is number 126. Boldly signed on the front free endpaper in pencil by President TheodoreContinue reading "Lincoln and His Cabinet: A Lecture Delivered Before the New Haven Colony Historical Society, Tuesday, March 10, 1896."

Major, R.H. [Christopher Columbus].

The Bibliography of the First Letter of Christopher Columbus, Describing His Discovery of the New World.

London: Ellis & White, 1872.

First limited edition of this comprehensive bibliography cataloging the various editions and translations of Columbus’s first letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella describing his initial voyage to the ‘New World’. Duodecimo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands,Continue reading "The Bibliography of the First Letter of Christopher Columbus, Describing His Discovery of the New World."

Brosnan, Pierce.

Pierce Brosnan Signed Photograph.

Photograph of actor Pierce Brosnan, as James Bond. Semi-glossy photograph of Brosnan in the iconic black and white tuxedo of the secret agent James Bond with a Walther PPK in his right hand. British Secret Service agent James Bond, often referred to by his code name 007, first appeared in 1953 with the debut ofContinue reading "Pierce Brosnan Signed Photograph."

Huntington, Samuel P.

Who Are We? The Challenges to America’s National Identity.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004.

First edition of Samuel P. Huntington’s last work. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “To our favorite Sherpa, This intelligent report on a most bizarre country, yours ever, Sam.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Marc J. Cohen. Books signed byContinue reading "Who Are We? The Challenges to America’s National Identity."

Smith, Betty.

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1943.

First edition of Smith’s classic first novel. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Kathryn Cravens with regards Betty Smith September, 1943.” The recipient, Kathryn Cravens (1898–1991), was an American radio broadcaster, actress, and writer whose career reflected the expanding roleContinue reading "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn."

Player, Gary.

Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game.

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967.

First edition of this comprehensive exploration of the mental and technical principles essential to effective golf performance. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, frontispiece of Gary Player, illustarted throughout. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Colonel Bob Eby, Good golfing. Sincerely, Gary Player.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game."

Frost, Robert.

A Way Out: A One Act Play.

New York: The Harbor Press, 1929.

Signed limited edition and first separate edition of this one act play by Frost. Octavo, original half cloth. One of four hundred and eighty-five numbered copies signed by Robert Frost at the conclusion of the preface. In fine condition.

Vargas Llosa, Mario.

La ciudad y los perros. [The Time of the Hero].

Barcelona: Editorial Seix Barral, 1963.

First edition of Nobel Prize-winning author’s first novel and what many consider his finest. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Mario Vargas Llosa on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Oriol Maspons. Laid in is a paper regarding the book signing. Uncommon signed.

Austen, Jane.

The Works of Jane Austen.

London: Eveleigh Nash & Grayson, 1927.

The Georgian edition of the works of Jane Austen. Octavo, five volumes bound in three quarter contemporary calf by Riviere & Son with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers, title pages in red and black. In very good condition. Housed in a custom slipcase.

Thigpen, Corbett H.; Hervey M. Cleckley.

The Three Faces of Eve.

New York: McGraw-Hill, 1957.

Special edition of this classic work, basis for the 1957 Academy Award-winning film starring Joanne Woodward. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed and inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “For John Persall With all good wishes and our cordial regard Corbett Thigpen Hervey Cleckley.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with theContinue reading "The Three Faces of Eve."

Murakami, Haruki.

Norwegian Wood.

Tokyo: Kodansha, 1987.

First Japanese edition and true first of the author’s most well-known work. Octavo, two volumes, original boards. Both volumes are boldly signed by Haruki Murakami in Japanese on the rear endpaper as Japanese reads right to left. Each volume is fine in a near fine dust jackets, with the rare wrap around band to each.Continue reading "Norwegian Wood."

Wells, H.G.

The World Set Free: A Story of Mankind.

London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1914.

First Macmillan’s Empire Library edition of Wells’ prophetic novel predicting the arrival of atomic weaponry. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with titles stamped in gilt and botanical detailing stamped in black. 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 TheContinue reading "The World Set Free: A Story of Mankind."

Schedel, Hartmann.

Framed Leaf From The Nuremberg Chronicle.

Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493.

Original leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle, the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. The dates on the leaf fall within the Sixth Age, covering late antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The leaf narrates events concerning the popes of the period, beginning with Joannes Octavus (Pope John VIII, 872-882), Martinus Secundus (Pope MartinContinue reading "Framed Leaf From The Nuremberg Chronicle."

Faulkner, William.

Pylon.

New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Hass, Inc, 1935.

First edition of Faulkner’s explosive novel about a group of Southern barnstormers. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, top stained black. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Baker, Charles H. [Duncan Hines].

The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book.

New York: Crown Publishers, 1946.

First Crown Publishers edition of celebrated food and drink critic’s classic work, widely considered his masterpiece, each inscribed to Duncan Hines. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth and slipcase with printed paper label to the front panel, frontispiece to each volume. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of each volume in theContinue reading "The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book."

Schouler, William [Ulysses S. Grant] [Jesse R. Grant].

A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War.

Boston: E.P. Dutton & Co., Publishers, 1868.

First edition of this detailed account of Massachusetts’s political leadership, military organization, and social contributions during the American Civil War. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author. Association copy, inscribed by the author to General Ulysses S. Grant, “Senate Chamber, Boston June 9th 1868 To GeneralContinue reading "A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War."

Kazantzakis, Nikos.

Christ Recrucified.

Athena: 1954.

First Greek edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the copyright page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

Smith, Betty.

Maggie-Now.

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1958.

First edition of this unforgettable masterpiece from one of the twentieth century’s greatest talents and author of A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Betty Smith on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Leo Manso. Uncommon signed.

Newton, Isaac.

Isaac Newton Document Signed.

January 25 [1698-1699].

Rare vellum manuscript signed by Sir Isaac Newton as Warden of the Royal Mint, in which he makes a case against his nemesis, coin counterfeiter William Chaloner, soon to be hanged for high treason. One page, vellum manuscript document signed by Isaac Newton,  “Is. Newton,” January 25 [1698-1699]. Recognizance bond issued by Isaac Newton asContinue reading "Isaac Newton Document Signed."

Dickens, Charles.

A Tale of Two Cities. [with] Charles Dickens Autograph Note.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1859.

First edition, mixed issue of one of Dickens’ most enduring works. Octavo, bound in three quarters modern half calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, illustrated with sixteen plates after H.K. Browne including the frontispiece and title vignette.Continue reading "A Tale of Two Cities. [with] Charles Dickens Autograph Note."

Travers, P.L. [Lin Manuel Miranda].

Mary Poppins Comes Back.

New York: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1935.

First edition of the sequel to Mary Poppins. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated by Mary Shepard. Boldly signed by Tony Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor Lin-Manuel Miranda on the half-title page. Miranda starred alongside Emily Blunt in the sequel Mary Poppins Returns to the 1964 film Mary Poppins, and stars Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, with supportingContinue reading "Mary Poppins Comes Back."

Wells, H.G.

The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman.

London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1914.

First edition of this Edwardian novel. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with titles stamped in gilt and botanical detailing stamped in blind. In near fine condition. Bookplate to the front pastedown. 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 TheContinue reading "The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman."

Carnegie, Andrew.

James Watt: Famous Scots Series.

Edinburgh and London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, c. 1905.

First edition of this biographical work celebrating Watt’s refinement of the steam engine as a symbol of Scottish ingenuity and moral progress. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth stamped in gilt and black, title page vignette. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Mr. David Anderson, Andrew Carnegie.” In very good condition.

Grahame, Kenneth.

The Wind in the Willows.

London: Methuen and Co, 1908.

First edition of the beloved children’s novel, which author A.A. Milne once referred to as a “household book,” “one of the classic read-aloud books that should not be missed by any family” (Silvey). Octavo, original gilt-stamped pictorial green cloth, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In very good condition. Frontispiece by Graham Robertson. Bookplate to the frontContinue reading "The Wind in the Willows."