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If you’re looking for first edition books celebrating the American experience, you’ve come to the right place. At Raptis Rare Books we maintain an extensive collection of rare Americana, books, manuscripts and more. Browse through our entire collection online, use our sorting tools or search to find exactly what you’re looking for then call with any questions you may have or order online today.

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Official Seal of the President of the United States Photograph Signed By Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

Nixon, Richard; Gerald R. Ford; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; George Bush; Bill Clinton; George W. Bush

Official Seal of the President of the United States Photograph Signed By Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

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Rare photograph of the official seal of the president of the United States signed by seven American presidents. Color glossy photograph of the official seal of the president of the United States covering 40 consecutive years of presidential administrations. Boldly signed by Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, andContinue reading "Official Seal of the President of the United States Photograph Signed By Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush."

$12,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148492

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[Emancipation Proclamation]. General Orders, No. 1. War Department Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 2, 1863.

[Lincoln, Abraham]

[Emancipation Proclamation]. General Orders, No. 1. War Department Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 2, 1863.

Washington : Government Printing Office, January 2, 1863.

Rare first War Department and fifth overall printing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Twelvemo, General Orders No. 1 extracted from the larger volume of orders for 1863, 4 pages, disbound. President Lincoln had intended to issue the order earlier in 1862 but deliberately delayed its release until after the Union’s strategic victory at Antietam, at whichContinue reading "[Emancipation Proclamation]. General Orders, No. 1. War Department Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, January 2, 1863."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149486

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We The People: The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1985-1992.

[Gerald R. Ford]

We The People: The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1985-1992.

: The National Archives, 1992.

First edition of this account of the Bicentennial Commission and the planning, coordination, and execution of national events and educational programs celebrating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated throughout. Foreword by Warren E. Burger. From the collection of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. Gerald R.Continue reading "We The People: The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1985-1992."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148468

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Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm.

Lincoln, Abraham

Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm.

LaRue County, Kentucky August 28, 1905.

Rare original broadside advertisement of the bankruptcy sale of Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm. One page, printed broadside advertisement by L.B. Handley, Special Commissioner of the LaRue County, Kentucky, and dated August 28, 1905. The headline states, “Commissioner’s Sale! Of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace.” Thomas and Nancy Lincoln moved into the home inContinue reading "Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-148440

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History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs.

McKenney, Thomas Loraine and James Hall

History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs.

Kent, Ohio : Published by Volair Limited, 1978.

First Volair Limited edition of “one of the most important works ever published on the American Indians” (Field) including some of the greatest American hand-coloured lithographs of the 19th century. Octavo, original publisher’s full leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148537

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Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools.

Chen, Milton; George Lucas [Foreword]

Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools.

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint, 2010.

First edition of this visionary framework for transforming secondary education to a more student-centered learning environment. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, with black and white photographs and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To the NPF Board, and the future of out National Parks! Milton Chen.” Fine in a near fineContinue reading "Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools."

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-148330

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Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147884

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The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

Paley, William [William Tecumseh Sherman]

The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

New York : Collins, Keese, & Co, 1839.

Later edition of this classic book on moral and political philosophy; used by William Tecumseh Sherman while a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Octavo, original calf. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown. Intentionally scratched with “S” multiple times on the front panel by General Sherman. InscribedContinue reading "The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145971

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Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.

Jackson, Andrew

Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.

10 December 1832.

Rare broadside containing the entirety of President Andrew Jackson’s Proclamation to the people of the United States in the wake of the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Dated December 10, 1832, one page, typescript. The Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833 was a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs, where South Carolina declared federalContinue reading "Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148260

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My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.

King, Coretta Scott

My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969.

First edition of Coretta Scott King’s autobiography, which recounts the history of the Civil Rights Movement and offers an inside look at Dr. King, his sermons and speeches. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. + Mrs. Charles Martin With deepest appreciation and personal regardsContinue reading "My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149789

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The Great Horizon.

Costner, Kevin; Cale Glendening

The Great Horizon.

: Weldon Owen, 2024.

First edition of this work through Cale Glendening’s intimate cast portraits and behind-the-scenes photography of Costner’s epic film The Great Horizon. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Kevin Costner and Cale Glendening on the half-title page. In fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-148218

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Thirty-Eight Star American Flag.

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Thirty-Eight Star American Flag.

c. 1877.

Rare thirty-eight star American flag in use between July 4, 1877 when the state of Colorado was admitted into the Union as the 38th state and July 4, 1890 when North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, and Idaho were admitted as the 39th, 40th, 41st, 42nd, and 43rd states. In very good condition. The flagContinue reading "Thirty-Eight Star American Flag."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149349

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Message from the President of the United States, to Both Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the First Session of the Eighteenth Congress. December 2, 1823.

Monroe, James

Message from the President of the United States, to Both Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the First Session of the Eighteenth Congress. December 2, 1823.

Washington, D.C : Printed by Gales & Seaton, 1823.

First edition in book form of the Monroe Doctrine. Octavo, bound in contemporary calf, numerous folding charts and tables. In very good condition. Rare.

$9,500.00

Item Number: RRB-131707

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Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age.

Jr. Dizard, Wilson [Madeleine K. Albright]

Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age.

Washington, D.C : Library of Congress, 2001.

First edition of how the digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “July 2001 to Dr. Madeleine Albright with best regards, Wilson Dizard” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. SecretaryContinue reading "Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-141104

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Selma 1965: The March That Changed The South.

Fager, Charles E

Selma 1965: The March That Changed The South.

United States of America and Canada : Library of Congress, 1974.

First edition of this historical account of the march that changed America. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Friend, We crossed one bridge, Traveled for 50 miles, and gathered at a landmark. But The March continues, and now, Friend- It’s YOURContinue reading "Selma 1965: The March That Changed The South."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-141017

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The Language of Life: A Festival of Poets.

Moyers, Bill. [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Language of Life: A Festival of Poets.

New York : Doubleday, 1995.

First edition of this compelling exploration of poetry’s power. 8vo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leading the United States through foreign policy inContinue reading "The Language of Life: A Festival of Poets."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-149002

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The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power.

Ghattas, Kim [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power.

New York : Henry Holt Company, 2013.

First edition of the compelling account of Hillary Clinton’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author on the half-title page, “Madame Secretary, I spent a lot of time reading your book about your time at the State Department while writing myContinue reading "The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149056

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Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams Signed Photograph.

Di Maggio, Joe and Ted Williams

Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of American baseball legends Joe Di Maggio and Ted Williams in their respective New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox uniforms. Boldly signed by both Di Maggio and Williams. In fine condition. The piece measures 9.5 inches by 7.5 inches.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147765

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Progressive Era Battle Flag: Theodore Roosevelt.

[Roosevelt, Theodore]

Progressive Era Battle Flag: Theodore Roosevelt.

[1912].

Progressive era “Battle Flag” from 1912 with a printed portrait of Theodore Roosevelt at the center surrounded by the text “Progressive Roosevelt 1912 Battle Flag”, with “D & C N.Y.” at lower left and and “Copyright by Underwood & Underwood NY.” The flag measures 22 inches by 24 inches. Frustrated that he did not winContinue reading "Progressive Era Battle Flag: Theodore Roosevelt."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149691

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Thank You For Your Service.

Finkel, David [Madeleine K. Albright]

Thank You For Your Service.

New York : Library of Congress, 2013.

First edition of Finkle’s insightful look into the lives of the American soldiers. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Signed by the author on the title page. With an autograph transmittal letter on a Center for a New American Security card to Albright laid in. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright wasContinue reading "Thank You For Your Service."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-149016

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The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars.

Hormats, Robert D. [Madeleine Albright]

The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars.

New York : Henry Holt And Company, 2007.

First edition of Hormats insights into the economic consequences of war. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine Albright, An old friend and great champion of American liberty with warm regards, Robert Hormats.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve asContinue reading "The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-149011

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Portrait of an Assassin.

Ford, Gerald R. and John R. Stiles

Portrait of an Assassin.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1965.

First edition of the first book about the Kennedy assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald to be authored by a member of the Warren Commission. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “Warmest personal regards. Gerald R. Ford” signed in the year of publication “John R. Stiles 6/7/65.” Near fine inContinue reading "Portrait of an Assassin."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148153

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Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces; Arranged under the Following Heads and Distinguished by Initial Letters in each Leaf: General Politics; American Politics before the Troubles; American Politics during the Troubles; Provincial or Colony Politics; Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces.

Franklin, Benjamin

Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces; Arranged under the Following Heads and Distinguished by Initial Letters in each Leaf: General Politics; American Politics before the Troubles; American Politics during the Troubles; Provincial or Colony Politics; Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces.

London : Printed for J. Johnson, 1779.

First collected edition of “the only edition of Franklin’s writings (other than his scientific) printed during his lifetime” (Ford). Octavo, bound in three quarter olive crushed levant morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in three compartments within raised bands, all edges speckled blue, engraved frontispiece portrait of Franklin, three engraved plates (oneContinue reading "Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces; Arranged under the Following Heads and Distinguished by Initial Letters in each Leaf: General Politics; American Politics before the Troubles; American Politics during the Troubles; Provincial or Colony Politics; Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147735

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The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States; With Parts of His Correspondence Never Before Published, and Notices of his Opinions on Questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law.

Tucker, George; [Thomas Jefferson]

The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States; With Parts of His Correspondence Never Before Published, and Notices of his Opinions on Questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law.

London : Charles Knight and Co, 1837.

First British edition of this classic biography of the United States’ third president, published simultaneously with the American edition in Philadelphia. Royal octavo, original publisher’s cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Thomas Jefferson to Vol. I, largely uncut. In very good condition with some sunning to the spine, bookplate to the front free endpaper of bothContinue reading "The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States; With Parts of His Correspondence Never Before Published, and Notices of his Opinions on Questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147403

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