Howe, Daniel Walker

What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

First edition of the historian’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Daniel Walker Howe on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rachel Perkins. Uncommon signed.

Office of the Floridian & Journal

The Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the General Assembly of Florida, at Its Eleventh Session, Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Tallahassee, on Monday, November 18, 1861.

Tallahassee : Printed by Dyke & Carlisle, 1862.

Rare first edition documenting the acts and resolutions passed by the General Assembly of Florida in the first year of the American Civil War. Octavo, disbound. In very good condition. Scarce and desirable.

von Ehrenfried, Manfred

Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried. Boldly signed by him, Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Apollo A9-11B Suit.” The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

Antique Post Card Album.

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Antique postcard collection containing dozens of vintage postcards postdated in the early 1900s. From the collection of Dora Sims. Oblong octavo, bound in decorated cloth. The collection includes postcards with scenic views of Cleveland, Yellowstone National Park, Niagara Falls, the Columbia River Highway, and the Mississippi River, In very good condition. A charming collection.

Kagan, Elena

Elena Kagan Collection of Signed Photographs and Typed Letter Signed.

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A pair of original photographs of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The first photograph is of Kagan being sworn in and is signed by her in blue felt tip. The second is of Kagan signing documents and is inscribed by her, “All best wishes Elena Kagan.” Accompanied by a typed letter signed by her onContinue reading "Elena Kagan Collection of Signed Photographs and Typed Letter Signed."

MacArthur, Douglas

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur: An Address Delivered at Los Angeles, California January 26, 1955.

Stanford Connecticut : The Overbrook Press, 1955.

First edition of this address delivered by General Douglas MacArthur at Los Angeles, California January 26, 1955 in which he discusses the current state of the nation. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. In near fine condition. Scarce.

Johnson, Lyndon B. [

Selected Presidential Addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965.

[Washington, D.C.] 1965.

Fine collection of the major addresses of the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, 8 volumes, original wrappers. Laid in is a typed letter on White House letterhead signed by Johnson’s Special Assistant W. Marvin Watson which reads in full: December 10, 1965 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Finn: As historians beginContinue reading "Selected Presidential Addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965."

Yarrow, Peter; Paul Stookey; Mary Travers

In The Wind.

Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1963.

First pressing of Peter Paul and Mary’s third studio album known for being one of the defining albums of the American folk revival. Long play record, stereo recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Uncle Tom’s Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly.

New York : Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1879.

Early edition of Stowe’s enormously influential work, widely considered the book that precipitated the American Civil War. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers with advertisements to the versos of the front and rear panels. In good condition with toning and chipping. Rare.

Maugham, W. Somerset

The Vagrant Mood: Six Essays.

London : William Heinemann LTD, 1952.

Limited edition of this collection of insightful literary essays. Octavo, original publisher’s half leather with gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt. One of 500 numbered copies, this is number 328. Boldly signed by W. Somerset Maugham on the limitations page. In near fine condition, bookplateContinue reading "The Vagrant Mood: Six Essays."

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.

Ludlow, John Malcolm

President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed.

London : Alexander Strahan, 1866.

First edition of President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed, the scarce variant imprint, which was printed in London as indicated on p. 240 and the priority of which is unknown (M 864). Octavo, original publishers cloth with gilt titles to the spine, engraved tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Lincoln, with “The proceeds of this volume are intended to beContinue reading "President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed."

Frankfurter, Felix

Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed.

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Rare typed letter signed by Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter. One page, typescript on Frankfurter’s Supreme Court letterhead, the letter is dated February 1, 1941 and reads, ‘Dear Judge McAllister: I appreciate the charm of your letter even though you response is out of all proportion to the accurate prose on my part which stimulatedContinue reading "Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed."

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."

Jones, Mary G. Harris. [Mother Jones]

Autobiography of Mother Jones.

Chicago : Charles H. Kerr & Company, 1925.

First edition of the autobiography of the most famous female labor activist of the nineteenth century, Mother Jones. Octavo, original cloth. Edited by Mary Field Parton. Introduction by Clarence Darrow. In very good condition.

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."

Griswold, Rufus Wilmot

The Republican Court of American Society in the Days of Washington.

New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1854.

First edition of Griswold’s account of the American Republican Court during the presidency of George Washington. Quarto, original publisher’s full morocco with gilt titles to the spine, elaborate stamping to the spine and panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated with twenty-one portraits of distinguished women including Mrs. George Washington and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton engravedContinue reading "The Republican Court of American Society in the Days of Washington."

Ingram, Mrs. H.K

Florida: Beauties of the East Coast.

St. Augustine : Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Indian River Railway Company, 1893.

Scarce first edition of this early brochure for the state of Florida. Oblong octavo, original illustrated wrappers, gilt titles, with color illustrated frontispiece. Illustrated throughout with numerous plates from photographs. With text by Helen K. Ingram.

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."

Mantle, Mickey and Brooks Robinson

Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson. Signed by both Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson. Framed on a custom mount with a commemorative plaque. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 10.5 inches. In fine condition.

West, Jerry

Jerry West Signed 1996-97 NBA Schedule.

New York : National Basketball Association, 1996.

Original 1996-97 NBA schedule pamphlet celebrating the NBA’s 50th Anniversary. Boldly signed by Jerry West in the center of the front panel in blue felt tip. Jerry West (1938–2024) was a foundational figure in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, serving the franchise with distinction as a player, executive, and advisor. As a guardContinue reading "Jerry West Signed 1996-97 NBA Schedule."

Chetlain, Augustus L

Recollections of Seventy Years.

Galena : The Gazette Publishing Company, 1899.

First edition of Major General Chetlain’s Civil War memoir. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, frontispiece portrait. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Eugene F. Estey Esg. with the best wishes of the author.” In near fine condition. Uncommon in this condition and signed.

[Harrison, Benjamin]

Benjamin Harrison Glass Bust.

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Rare frosted glass bust of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. Mounted on a hollow glass pedestal. In near fine condition. The bust measures 5.5 inches in height. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches in height.

McGrath, Amy with Chris Peterson. {Madeleine Albright}

Honor Bound: An American Story Of Dreams And Service.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

First edition of McGrath’s adventurous autobiography Honor Bound. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with color photographs of author throughout the years. Presentation copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “Secretary Albright, Thank you for your service + for your love for our democracy. You remain an inspiration! Live your courage! Amy McGrath 2021.”Continue reading "Honor Bound: An American Story Of Dreams And Service."