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Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore.

Lowell, Thomas. [W.E.B. Dubois; David Lloyd George]

Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1933.

Early printing of the definitive biography of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs and paintings by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper by W.E.B. Dubois to British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, “Many Happy Returns to ‘Lloyd George’ Nov. 5th 1933 from W.E.B.” W.E.B. Dubois wrote thatContinue reading "Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144351

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Twenty Years with James G. Blaine: Reminiscences by His Private Secretary.

Sherman, Thomas H.; with Introduction by Nicholas Murray Butler [William T. Sherman]

Twenty Years with James G. Blaine: Reminiscences by His Private Secretary.

New York : The Grafton Press, 1928.

First edition of this biography of American statesman, Republican politician, and Secretary of State, James G. Blaine, from the observations of his private secretary; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece portrait of James G. Blaine, illustrated with black and white photographs. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneathContinue reading "Twenty Years with James G. Blaine: Reminiscences by His Private Secretary."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145741

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Hemingway: The Writer as Artist.

Baker, Carlos [Ernest Hemingway]

Hemingway: The Writer as Artist.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 1952.

First edition of this work on Ernest Hemingway. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Inscribed to Gibson Carey ’55 with the kind regards of the author. Carlos Baker Princeton 4/24/53.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146140

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My Life.

Johnson, Ervin Magic

My Life.

New York : Random House, 1992.

First edition of the basketball legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Larry Sr. Take it easy and stay cool from your main man Ervin Magic Johnson #32.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with William Novak.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145660

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The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.

Carlos, John with Dave Zirin

The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.

Chicago : Haymarket Books, 2011.

First edition of the remarkable story of John Carlos, best known for raising his black-gloved fist as a salute to Black Power and human rights on the 1968 Olympic podium. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lenz We live to make history! MuchContinue reading "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-146175

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James Merrill First Edition Collection: Scripts for the Pageant, From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976, The Changing Light at Sandover, Late Settings: Poems, Recitative: Prose, and A Different Person: A Memoir

Merrill, James

James Merrill First Edition Collection: Scripts for the Pageant, From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976, The Changing Light at Sandover, Late Settings: Poems, Recitative: Prose, and A Different Person: A Memoir

: Various Publishers, 1980-1986.

Collection of six first editions of the works of James Merrill; from the library of American playwright Michael Feingold. Octavo, six volumes, original cloth and wrappers, the collection includes: Stated first edition of ‘Scripts for the Pageant’ [New York: Atheneum, 1980]; Stated first edition of ‘From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976’ [New York: Atheneum, 1982];Continue reading "James Merrill First Edition Collection: Scripts for the Pageant, From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976, The Changing Light at Sandover, Late Settings: Poems, Recitative: Prose, and A Different Person: A Memoir"

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145436

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What Happened to Me.

Pickett, Lasalle Corbell [George Pickett]

What Happened to Me.

New York : Brentano's, 1917.

First edition of the autobiography of LaSalle Corbell Pickett, wife of Confederate General George Pickett. Duodecimo, original cloth, top edge gilt, frontispiece portrait of the author dated January 17, 1917. Lengthily signed by the author on the front pastedown, “Over the great world tragedy of today the star of Bethlehem shines with divine radiance and lights theContinue reading "What Happened to Me."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145582

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The Story of My Life.

Keller, Hellen

The Story of My Life.

Garden City : Doubleday, Dorian & Company, Inc, 1935.

Later printing of Keller’s autobiography of her early life, particularly detailing her relationship with Anne Sullivan. Octavo, original cloth, engraved frontispiece portrait of Keller after a photograph by Marshall, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Helen Keller on the front free endpaper, “To Mar with sincere wishes for a Happy Christmas and New Year Helen KellerContinue reading "The Story of My Life."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146138

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My Story.

Nicklaus, Jack

My Story.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of the Golden Bear’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Doug Good Golfing Jack Nicklaus.” Written with Ken Bowden. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Smith.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146131

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The Elephant and the Flea: Looking Backwards to the Future.

Handy, Charles

The Elephant and the Flea: Looking Backwards to the Future.

London : Hutchinson, 2001.

First edition of this memoir by the eminent philosopher. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “Les Best wishes Charles Handy 2.11.01.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-145494

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What Happened to Me.

Pickett, Lasalle Corbell [George Pickett]

What Happened to Me.

New York : Brentano's, 1917.

First edition of the autobiography of LaSalle Corbell Pickett, wife of Confederate General George Pickett. Duodecimo, original cloth, top edge gilt, frontispiece portrait of the author dated January 17, 1917. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For my friend of many years Mr. W. W. Norman – with the sincere regardsContinue reading "What Happened to Me."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145485

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Nobody Knows My Name: More Notes of a Native Son.

Baldwin, James

Nobody Knows My Name: More Notes of a Native Son.

New York : The Dial Press, 1961.

First edition of Baldwin’s second major book of essays, featuring his powerful analyses of the politics of race and his controversial three-part essay on Richard Wright. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “James Baldwin 9/15 – 74.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with rubbingContinue reading "Nobody Knows My Name: More Notes of a Native Son."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145473

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Struggles and Triumphs; or, Forty Years’ Recollections of P. T. Barnum.

Barnum, P.T

Struggles and Triumphs; or, Forty Years’ Recollections of P. T. Barnum.

Buffalo : The Courier Company, 1879.

Author’s edition of this utterly engaging autobiography, revised, enlarged, newly illustrated and written up to December 1878 by the author. Duodecimo, original hard-grain cloth with gilt titles and portrait of P.T. Barnum to the spine, blind stamped triple ruled frame with ornamental corners enclosing central quatrefoil device, gray top stain, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of PhineasContinue reading "Struggles and Triumphs; or, Forty Years’ Recollections of P. T. Barnum."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-145347

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Chickenhawk.

Mason, Robert

Chickenhawk.

New York : The Viking Press, 1983.

First edition, early printing of Mason’s classic first book, one of the finest about the Vietnam War. Octavo, original cloth, map by David Lindroth. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “‘No one is more shocked than I.’ Keep ’em flying! Robert Mason.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket illustrationContinue reading "Chickenhawk."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146077

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My Story.

Nicklaus, Jack

My Story.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of the Golden Bear’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Jack Nicklaus on the front free endpaper. Written with Ken Bowden. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Smith.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146075

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Harlem: Negro Metropolis.

McKay, Claude

Harlem: Negro Metropolis.

New York : E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1940.

Scarce first edition of this intimate history of the Black Mecca of the world, authored by one of the central figures in the Harlem renaissance. Octavo, original brown cloth with gilt titles, red topstain, frontispiece of Bird’s-eye View of Harlem, illustrated with eighteen additional plates of black and white photographs. Near fine in the scarce originalContinue reading "Harlem: Negro Metropolis."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145357

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Atomic Energy In Cosmic And Human Life: Fifty Years Of Radioactivity.

Gamow, George [Chester Nimitz]

Atomic Energy In Cosmic And Human Life: Fifty Years Of Radioactivity.

Cambridge : At the University Press, 1946.

First edition of this work by the legendary physicist and cosmologist. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To The Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz Cordially From The Author G. Gamow.” The recipient, Chester Nimitz was made Fleet Admiral in 1944 (a lifetime appointment) and was in chargeContinue reading "Atomic Energy In Cosmic And Human Life: Fifty Years Of Radioactivity."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139841

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Say Hey: The Autobiography of Willie Mays.

Mays, Willie

Say Hey: The Autobiography of Willie Mays.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1988.

First edition of Mays’ autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Willie Mays on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket painting and design by Wendell Minor. Written with Lou Sahadi.

$700.00

Item Number: RRB-146025

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The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir.

Bates, Daisy

The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir.

New York : David McKay Company, 1962.

First edition, early printing of this powerful work by the NAACP activist behind the successful integration of Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed twice by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Daisy Bates, God Bless you Daisy Bates 6-8-63.” Near fine in a veryContinue reading "The Long Shadow of Little Rock: A Memoir."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146037

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Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]

Churchill, Winston S

Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]

Stockholm : Skoglunds Bokforlag, 1939.

First Swedish edition and Churchill’s own copy of the last book he published before the outbreak of the Second World War. Octavo, in the publisher’s rare full morocco presentation binding by Nordiska Bokhandelns Bokbinderi with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt rulingContinue reading "Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]"

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146028

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A Big Life in Advertising.

Lawrence, Mary Wells

A Big Life in Advertising.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.

First edition of the candid autobiography of one of the most influential figures in advertising history. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with 36 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Paul – Thank you for you great and charming … xxx Mary Wells Lawrence.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Big Life in Advertising."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146772

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War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945

Macmillan, Harold

War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945

London : Macmillan London Limited, 1984.

First edition of the British politician’s collected diaries from the Second World War. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated with maps and photographs. Boldly signed by Harold Macmillan on the title page as “Stockton,” his title in the House of Lords. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a small closed tear to theContinue reading "War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945"

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145158

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When the Going was Good.

Waugh, Evelyn

When the Going was Good.

London : Duckworth, 1947.

First edition, early edition of this compilation snippets from the author’s travel books: ‘Labels,’ ‘Remote People,’ ‘Ninety-two Days,’ and ‘Waugh in Abyssinia.’ Octavo, original navy blue boards, frontispiece of Evelyn Waugh Aged 26 by Henry Lamb, illustrated with a folding map of British Guiana and part of Brazil. Near fine in a very good dustContinue reading "When the Going was Good."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-145356

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Sailing Alone Around the World.

Slocum, Captain Joshua

Sailing Alone Around the World.

New York : The Century Company, 1900.

First edition of “the finest single-handed adventure story yet written” (Seafarer). Octavo, original blue cloth, pictorially stamped in silver and green, top edge gilt. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Spray New London July 10th 1900 Joshua Slocum.” In very good condition. Illustrated by Thomas FogartyContinue reading "Sailing Alone Around the World."

$10,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146030

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