Ward, Geoffrey C. and Ken Burns

Baseball: An Illustrated History.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1994.

First edition of this companion book to the classic documentary series. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Go Sox Ken Burns.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

Carter, Jimmy

Jimmy Carter Signed Great Seal of the United States.

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Rare print of the Great Seal of the United States signed by President Jimmy Carter. Color print of the Great Seal of the United States mounted on thick card stock. Boldly signed by Jimmy Carter beneath in ballpoint pen. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

[Stanton, Edward M.; George B. McClellan]

Letter of The Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of Its Campaigns in Virginia and Maryland, Under the Command of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, From July 26, 1861, to November 7, 1862.

Washington : Government Printing Office, 1864.

First edition of Stanton’s official report on the organization and campaigns of the Army of the Potomac. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition.

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."

Riis, Jacob

The Making of An American. [WITH] Jacob A. Riis Autograph Letter Signed.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

Early printing of this exceptional autobiography from the exceptional American reporter and reformer, Jacob A. Riis. Octavo, original blue ribbed cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, tissue-guarded half-tone frontispiece portrait of Riis, top edge gilt illustrated with in-line and full-page half-tone drawings and photographs. In very good condtion with rubbing, bookplateContinue reading "The Making of An American. [WITH] Jacob A. Riis Autograph Letter Signed."

Channing, William E.; Harriet Martineau

Lectures on the Elevation of the Labouring Portion of the Community.

Boston : Published by William D. Ticknor, 1840.

First edition of this collection of three important essays on slavery, the poor, and social change, written by Channing and Martineau, two major Unitarian reformers. Duodecimo, bound in nineteenth century half black sheep over marble covered boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, all edges red speckled. In very good condition.

Foner, Eric

Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this “smart book of enormous strengths” (Boston Globe) that has become the classic work on the wrenching post–Civil War period, an era whose legacy reverberates in the United States to this day. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To the Farham Family, WithContinue reading "Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877."

Marshall, John [George Washington]

The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War Which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States.

New York : WM. H. Wise & Co, 1925.

Sponsor’s edition of Marshall’s magisterial biography of Washington; specially prepared for Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, five volumes bound in full leatherette, tissue-guarded frontispieces in each volume, illustrated with several tissue-guarded plates in each volume. Philemon Tecumseh Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. In very good condition with some rubbing to the extremitiesContinue reading "The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War Which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States."

Odell, Samuel W

The Lives and Campaigns of Grant and Lee: A Comparison and Contrast of the Deeds and Characters of the Two Great Leaders in the Civil War.

Chicago : Star Publishing Company, 1895.

First edition of this historical study that examines the military careers and personal qualities of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with titles stamped in gilt to the front panel, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, profusely illustrated with maps and engravings throughout. In very good condition, name toContinue reading "The Lives and Campaigns of Grant and Lee: A Comparison and Contrast of the Deeds and Characters of the Two Great Leaders in the Civil War."

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.

Bird, Larry

Larry Bird Signed 1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Cards.

California : The Upper Deck Co, 1991-1992.

1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Larry Bird signed Celtics cards. Two Upper Deck cards, each depicting Larry Bird in his Celtics uniform with a basketball, numbered 344 and 33a. Boldly signed by Larry Bird on the recto of both cards in black felt tip. Mounted. In fine condition. The piece measures 10 inches by 8Continue reading "Larry Bird Signed 1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Cards."

Downey, Fairfax

Indian-Fighting Army.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1941.

First edition of this history of the conquest of the American West; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Royal octavo, original blue cloth, frontispiece of Attack on the Supply Wagons, illustrated with drawings by Frederic Remington, Charles Schreyvogel, and R. F. Zogbaum. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front free endpaper beneath his ownership inscription,Continue reading "Indian-Fighting Army."

Lindbergh, Charles A

We.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.

First edition of Lindbergh’s definitive autobiography. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket and glassine.

Miller, William Green [Madeleine K. Albright]

Toward A More Civil Society?

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1989.

First edition of this social cohesion and political philosophy. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine, With warm regards- you know very well how difficult the process would be to achieve a civil society. Sincerely, Bill Washington January 1990.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was theContinue reading "Toward A More Civil Society?"

Millard, Candice

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President.

New York : Doubleday, 2011.

First edition of this Edgar Award-winning narrative history reconstructing the assassination of President James A. Garfield. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Candice Millard on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.

Bank of Augusta Uncut Banknote Sheet.

Georgia : Bank of Augusta, c. 1850.

Rare original uncut banknote sheet from the Bank of Augusta. One sheet with three notes priced at one dollar and the last bottom note priced at two dollars. Not signed, dated, or marked with serial numbers. In near fine condition with creasing and a few inked fingerprints to the extremities.

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."

West Palm Beach Board of Trade

West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Florida: A Pictorial Tale of Wintertime in Summerland.

West Palm Beach : West Palm Beach Board of Trade, 1915.

Rare promotional booklet for the Palm Beaches, issued by the West Palm Beach Board of Trade circa 1915. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers printed in color and gold, 15 pages, illustrated throughout with photographs, a map of Florida, and a table of comparative climatic data. The booklet presents the winter resorts of Palm Beach County toContinue reading "West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Florida: A Pictorial Tale of Wintertime in Summerland."

Warren, Robert Penn

Audubon: A Vision.

New York : Random House, 1969.

First edition of this original work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Richard Perry all the best Robert Penn Warren.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Kirkton, J.F.

Views of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach Florida.

Palm Beach : J.F. Kirkton, 1940.

Souvenir postcard booklet of the Palm Beaches, published by J.F. Kirkton of Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1940. Oblong duodecimo, original printed wrappers, stapled, containing detachable color postcards on linen-finish stock, each captioned and with a postcard verso for mailing. The views record the resort at midcentury: the Breakers Hotel, “the longest popular with the PalmContinue reading "Views of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach Florida."

Frankfurter, Felix

Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed.

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Typed letter signed by Supreme Court justice Felix Frankfurter. Two pages, typescript on Frankfurter’s Supreme Court letterhead, the letter is dated November 14, 1949 and reads in part, “My dear Mrs. McAllister: If persuasiveness, conveyed by an old and very cherished friend, could enable me to hurdle the obstacles that bar my presence at theContinue reading "Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed."

Parks, Rosa Louise

Rosa Parks Signed Florida State University Honorary Degree Ceremony Program.

Tallahassee, FL : Florida State University, 1994.

Rare original Florida State University “Honorary Degree Ceremony For Rosa L. Parks” program where she received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on November 21, 1994. Octavo, four pages, with a black and white photograph of Parks on the verso of the front panel. Boldly signed by Rosa Parks in green beneath her photograph. AdditionallyContinue reading "Rosa Parks Signed Florida State University Honorary Degree Ceremony Program."

Bush, George H. W

George H. W. Bush Vice Presidential Fountain Pen.

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Rare George H. W. Bush Vice Presidential Fountain Pen bearing Bush’s signature in facsimile. Housed in the original pen box bearing the seal of the Vice President of the United States. In fine condition requiring the nib insert.

Acts Passed at the First Session of the Ninth Congress of the United States…Begun and Held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the second of December, 1875.

[1875].

Rare printing of the Acts Passed at the First Session of the Ninth Congress of the United States including Indian treaties with the Creek, Cherokee, Delaware, Pottawatomie, Miami Indian tribes. Octavo, bound in contemporary wrappers. The Ninth Congress of the United States was a significant legislative Congress which passed the first laws abolishing importation ofContinue reading "Acts Passed at the First Session of the Ninth Congress of the United States…Begun and Held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the second of December, 1875."