Borman, Frank

Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

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Crew portrait of astronaut Frank Borman. Semi-glossy photograph of Borman wearing a suit and posing next to a model United States spacecraft. Boldly signed by Borman in black felt tip. In near fine condition with a small area of discoloration to Borman‘s left arm. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

Morton, Joseph W., editor

Sparks From the Camp Fire, Tales of the Old Veterans.

Philadelphia : Keystone Publishing Co., 1895.

New and revised edition of this collection of Civil War memoirs. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt, patterned endpapers, illustrated. From the library of Michael Ellsworth Shoemaker, son of William Shoemaker wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3rd 1864 with his ownership inscription. In good condition.

Borman, Frank

Frank Borman Signed “Apollo 8 On Pad” Photograph.

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Photograph of “Apollo 8 On Pad” signed by Frank Borman. Satin-finish photograph showing the Apollo 8 spacecraft on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Boldly signed by Borman in black felt tip to the bottom left. In fine condition. Official NASA photograph with a NASA identification number to the top right edge and aContinue reading "Frank Borman Signed “Apollo 8 On Pad” Photograph."

[Hudson, Henry]

A Chaplain’s Campaign with Gen. Butler.

New-York : Printed For The Author, 1865.

First edition of Henry Hudson’s account of his imprisonment after publishing his hostile criticism of Butler’s military policy in the New York Evening Post. Octavo, modern cloth. Hudson served during the Civil War from 1862 to 1865 as chaplain of the 1st New York Volunteer Engineers, as well as war correspondent for the New YorkContinue reading "A Chaplain’s Campaign with Gen. Butler."

Wood, Gordon S

Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2021.

First edition, second printing of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Gordon Wood on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Giambi, Jason

Jason Giambi Signed Sports Illustrated.

New York : Time Inc., March 25, 2002.

Original March 25, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by first baseman and designated hitter Jason Giambi. Octavo, original wrappers depicting Giambi on the front cover in his New York Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by him on the front panel. In near fine condition.

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Photograph.

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Large poster/ photograph of President Ronald Reagan with his horse at Rancho del Cielo. Semi-glossy board print of Ronald Reagan standing next to one of his horses, possibly Little Man, and feeding them a carrot. Ronald Reagan was an avid horseman whose enthusiasm for riding formed an important part of his private life and publicContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Photograph."

Young, Jesse Bowman

What A Boy Saw in the Army: A Story of Sight-Seeing and Adventure in the War for the Union.

New York : Hunt & Eaton, 1894.

First edition of Young’s account of his experiences as a soldier boy in the armies of the Union. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In very good condition.

Rhodes, James Ford [William Tecumseh Sherman]

History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 Vol 5.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1904.

Early edition of Vol. V of the history of the United States from 1864 to 1866; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original marooon cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with folding maps of William Techumseh Sherman’s Marches and the Grant-Sheridan Campaign of 1865. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown. In veryContinue reading "History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 Vol 5."

Stevengraph Bookmark “A Birthday Gift.”

c. 1876.

Rare Stevengraph bookmark titled “A Birthday Gift.” Jacquard-woven from silk with “A Birthday Gift” in decorative letters at the top above a floral wreath, a 16 line poem to the lower half, colorful detailing, circa 1876. In near fine condition. The piece measures 2.25 inches by 9.5 inches.

Bigelow, Jacob

Florula Bostoniensis. A Collection of Plants of Boston and Its Vicinity, With Their Generic and Specific Characters, Principal Synonyms, Descriptions, Places of Growth, and Time of Flowering, and Occasional Remarks.

Boston : Published by Cummings, Hilliard & Co, 1824.

Enlarged and second edition of Bigelow’s authoritative work on the flora of Boston and its vicinity. Octavo, original boards, rebacked, greatly enlarged and with a significant glossary of botanical terms. In very good condition. Period ownership inscriptions and notations.

Simpson, Alan and Erskine Bowles

The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

Washington, D.C 2010.

First edition of Simpson and Bowles’ final report on The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Alan Simpson on the half-title page, “Merry Christmas!! Alan Simpson.” In fine condition.

[Smucker, Samuel Mosheim]

The Yankee Slave Driver; or, The Black and White Rivals.

Philadelphia : G.G. Evans, 1858.

Early printing of this early American abolitionist novel set in Louisiana and attributed to Samuel Smucker. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, recased, illustrated. In very good condition. Reinforced interior hinges. Rare.

Tribe, Laurence H

1979 Supplement to American Constitutional Law.

Mineola, New York : The Foundation Press, Inc, 1979.

The 1979 supplement to Tribe’s American Constitutional Law. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes, Laurence Tribe 2/09.” In near fine condition. Ownership name to the front panel.

Douglas, Marjory Stoneman; John Rothchild

Voice of the River.

Sarasota, Florida : Pineapple Press, Inc, 1987.

First edition, early printing of this autobiography of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, detailing her life as a pioneering environmentalist, journalist, and feminist who championed the protection of the Florida Everglades. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, “For Will DurhamContinue reading "Voice of the River."

Goodwin, Doris Kearns

Leadership in Turbulent Times.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2018.

First edition of this New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Doris Kearns Goodwin on a page tipped in by the publisher. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jackie Seow.

Slocum, Charles Elihu

The Life and Services of Major-General Henry Warner Slocum.

Toledo, Ohio : The Slocum Publishing Company, 1913.

First edition of the biography of one of the youngest major generals in the Union Army. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, top edge red. In very good condition.

Nott, Charles C

Sketches of the War: A Series of Letters to the North Moore Street School of New York.

New York : Anson D. F. Randolph, 1865.

Second edition of Charles Cooper Nott Sr.’s Civil War memoir. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. In very good condition.

Bush, George W

George W. Bush Signed Republic of Texas Sesquicentennial First Day Cover.

San Antonio, Texas 1986.

Rare commemorative first day cover produced for the 150th Anniversary of Texas signed by George W. Bush. Republic of Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 envelope depicting the Alamo in blue, postmarked “San Antonio, Texas March 2, 1986”, with a San Jacinto 1836 Republic of Texas worth 22 cents to the top right corner. Boldly signed by GeorgeContinue reading "George W. Bush Signed Republic of Texas Sesquicentennial First Day Cover."

Ford, Gerald; Walter Mondale; George McGovern; Michael Dukakis

Gerald Ford, Walter Mondale, George McGovern and Michael Dukakis Signed White House Sketch.

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Rare original sketch of the White House signed by Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale. A sketch of the White House in black felt tip on off-white paper. Boldly signed by President Gerald Ford, Vice President Walter Mondale, Senator George McGovern and Michael Dukakis. In near fine condition. The piece measures 6 inches by 4 inches.

Ward, Geoffrey C. and Ken Burns

The American Revolution: An Intimate History.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025.

First edition of this compendium volume to Burns’ Revolution. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Ken Burns on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Stevengraph Bookmark “May The Bestower.”

c. 1876.

Rare Stevengraph bookmark titled “May The Bestower.” Jacquard-woven from silk with “May The Bestower of all Bliss Grant Thee Long Years of Happiness” in decorative letters at the top, and rose detailing to the center and bottom, circa 1876. In fine condition. The piece measures 2.25 inches by 9.5 inches.

[West, Jerry]

Jerry West Signed Los Angeles Lakers Upper Deck Limited Edition Collector Series 1991-92 Autograph Sheet.

California : The Upper Deck Co, 1992.

Original Upper Deck limited edition collector series 1991-92 autograph sheet remembering the ’71-72 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers. One sheet dated February 26, 1992 in glossy color depicting popular players from the 1971-72 Lakers team including Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Pat Riley, Gail Goodrich, Jim McMillan, and head coach Bill Sharman. Boldly signed by JerryContinue reading "Jerry West Signed Los Angeles Lakers Upper Deck Limited Edition Collector Series 1991-92 Autograph Sheet."

Breyer, Stephen

Stephen Breyer Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Boldly signed by him in silver felt tip to the bottom right corner of the photograph. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.