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Raptis Rare Books maintains an extensive selection of rare art books and rare books on architecture in our library. Browse through our entire collection below, view details about individual books and contact us to ask a question or find out more information.

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Eisenman, Peter

Code X.

New York : The Monacelli Press, 2003.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Peter Eisenman. In near fine condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-80058
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[Churchill, Winston]

Winston Churchill Burleigh Glassware.

Burslem : Burgess & Leigh Ltd, .

A piece of glassware modeled after Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a bulldog. Engraved on the foot with a quote from Churchill’s famous 1940 ‘War of the Unknown Warriors’ speech, “We shall defend every village, every town, and every city.” In fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 4.5 inches.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151669
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Schlesser, Thomas

Mona’s Eyes.

New York : Europa Editions, 2025.

First edition of this international bestselling debut novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, with a fold-out dust jacket depicting all 52 masterpieces. Boldly signed by Thomas Schlesser on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Hildegarde Serle. Jacket design by Ginevra Rapisardi. Author photograph by Pascal Ito.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-149241
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Socci, P.B. (Yul Brynner)

Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Russian-born film and stage actor Yul Brynner. Boldly signed by Yul Brynner. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. In fine condition. The drawing measures 10 inchesContinue reading "Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-89137
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Eisenman, Peter

Codex: The City of Culture of Galicia.

New York : Monacelli Press, 2005.

First edition of this work by Eisenman. Oblong quarto, original wrappers as issued, illustrated. In fine condition. Inscribed and dated by Peter Eisenman on the title page.

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-38753
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Sanzio, Raffaelle. Etched and engraved by Joseph Fisher

Drawings and Studies by Raffaelle Sanzio in the University Galleries, Oxford.

London : George Bell and Sons, 1879.

New enlarged edition of the drawings of Raffaelle and Michelangelo in the collection of the University of Oxford, etched by Joseph Fisher. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, illustrated with engravings by Joseph Fisher, title vignette, headpieces. In good condition.

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-96251
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[Churchill, Winston]

Winston Churchill Kirklands Glassware.

Etruria : Albion Pottery, .

A piece of glassware modeled after Prime Minister Winston Churchill. In fine condition. The piece measures 7.5 inches by 4.5 inches.

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Item Number: RRB-151672
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Miami Bayfront Park Panorama.

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Rare panoramic view of Miami Bayfront Park. One page, folded, the panorama measures 28.5 inches by 7 inches with an advertisement for the City of Miami to the verso. In near fine condition. A bright and desirable piece.

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-114357
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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.

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-151883
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Libeskind, Daniel

Daniel Libeskind: Countersign.

New York : Rizzoli, 1991.

First edition. Folio, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by Daniel Libeskind on the title page.

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Item Number: RRB-817
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Downey, Juan

Juan Downey: The Invisible Architect.

Cambridge, Massachusetts : MIT List Visual Arts Center/Bronx Museum of Arts, 2011.

First edition of the exhibition catalogue from Downey’s 2011-2012 solo exhibition covering several decades of his work. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-138515
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Marchmont, Frederick; Isaac, George, and Robert Cruikshank

The Three Cruikshanks: A Bibliographical Catalogue, Describing More Than 500 Works.

London : W.T. Spencer, 1897.

First limited edition of this biographical catalogue that documents the prolific artistic output of Isaac Cruikshank, his sons George and Isaac Robert, and their collaborations. Octavo, bound in half modern morocco over cloth boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, frontispiece, illustrated with three plates and four facsimile illustrations. OneContinue reading "The Three Cruikshanks: A Bibliographical Catalogue, Describing More Than 500 Works."

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-148886
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Lapointe, Tanya

The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049.

Los Angeles : Alcon Entertainment, 2017.

First edition of the the complete behind-the-scenes story of the sequel to Blade Runner, one of the most influential science-fiction movies ever made. Oblong quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native andContinue reading "The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049."

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$225.00
Item Number: RRB-140883
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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.

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$225.00
Item Number: RRB-151892
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Cruikshank, Isaac Robert

The Lady and the Saints: In Three Cantos.

London : Edward Bull, 1839.

First edition of this poetic narrative. Octavo, bound in three quarters calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated with ten black and white vignettes by Isaac Robert Cruikshank. In near fine condition. Designed by Isaac Robert Cruikshank.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-148889
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Volk, John L

John L. Volk: Palm Beach Architect.

Palm Beach : John L. Volk Foundation, 2001.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on one of Palm Beach’s famed architects. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. In fine condition.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-140298
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Kiefer, Anselm

Anselm Kiefer: The High Priestess.

London : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1989.

First edition of the artist’s monumental work which comprises a bookcase filled with gigantic books made from lead: ‘. Folio, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-2304
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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.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-151885
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Colacello, Bob. [Andy Warhol] [William Safire]

Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up.

New York : Vintage Books, 2014.

First Vintage Books edition of “by far the best of Andy Warhol’s portraits, including his own” (George Plimpton). Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front endpaper in the year of publication, “To Bill Zwecker, with fondness, Bob Colacello 2014 Chicago.” The recipient, Bill Zwecker, was a longtime entertainmentContinue reading "Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-133037
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Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary

Beowulf: The Script Book.

San Diego : IDW Publishing, 2007.

First edition of this illustrated work of Beowulf. Octavo, original wrappers. illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. In fine condition. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Colors by Jay Folos.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-116056
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Schlosser, Joh. Aloys [Ludwig van Beethoven]

Beethoven’s Belles.

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Prints of Beethoven‘s belles. Three reproduction prints of Beethoven‘s belles, two in color, framed together as one. Matted and framed with gilt to the cut edges of the mat. In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 19.75 inches by 14.75 inches.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-151823
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Conran, Terence

Terence Conran on London.

London : Conran Octopus Ltd, 2000.

First edition. Oblong quarto, original boards. Signed by Terence Conran on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-5373
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Rackham, Arthur

The Land of Enchantment.

London : Cassell and Company, Limited, 1905.

First edition of Rackham’s beautifully illustrated work. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, rebacked, illustrated with 36 full-page and vignette line drawings by Arthur Rackham. Neat ownership name. In very good condition.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-142761
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Sears Roebuck and Co. “Economy Group” Standard Quality Wallpaper Catalog.

: Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1940.

Rare 1940 Sears Roebuck and Co. wallpaper sample catalog; the “Economy Group”, featuring standard quality papers printed with fadeproof colors in a variety of patterns. Octavo, includes 14 wallpaper samples. In near fine condition.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-125883
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