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Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, General Gordon.

Strachey, Lytton

Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, General Gordon.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1918.

First American edition of the work that placed Strachey firmly in the top rank of biographers. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with printed paper spine labels, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Cardinal Manning by Elliott & Fry, illustrated with five additional portraits of John Henry Newman, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, General Gordon, and William Ewart Gladstone. InContinue reading "Eminent Victorians: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Dr. Arnold, General Gordon."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-145349

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The Oak and the Calf: Sketches of Literary Life in the Soviet Union.

Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr I; Translated by Harry Willetts

The Oak and the Calf: Sketches of Literary Life in the Soviet Union.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1980.

First edition of the memoir of one of the great novelists of our time. Octavo, original orange cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Irving Bogen. Author photograph by Eric Bachmann.

$40.00

Item Number: RRB-145197

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Out of the Night.

Valtin, Jan [aka Richard Julius Herman Krebs] [Gene Tunney]

Out of the Night.

New York : Alliance Book Corporation, 1941.

First edition of Valtin’s bestselling autobiographical narrative. Octavo, original blue cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to the great boxing champion and his wife, “To Polly and Gene Tunney with admiration and cordial fond wishes from Jan Valtin June 1, 1941.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by George Salter.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-4644

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Changing the Rules: Adventures of a Wall Street Maverick.

Siebert, Muriel

Changing the Rules: Adventures of a Wall Street Maverick.

New York : The Free Press, 2002.

First edition of this autobiography by Siebert, who was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, and the first woman to head one of the NYSE’s member firms. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Marie I hope you enjoy myContinue reading "Changing the Rules: Adventures of a Wall Street Maverick."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-145714

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Grant.

Chernow, Ron

Grant.

New York : Penguin Press, 2017.

First edition of this award-winning biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ned and Andrea- Ron Chernow.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Evan Gaffney. Author photograph by Beowulf Sheehan.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-145665

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John Adams.

McCullough, David

John Adams.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2001.

First edition of the author’s second Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “This first edition is for Adrienne and John- David McCullough.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor. Jacket painting by Gilbert Stuart.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-144341

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A Time To Heal.

Ford, Gerald R

A Time To Heal.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1979.

First edition of the 38th president of the United States’ autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Marshall Hobbs, with gratitude and appreciation for your prayers, your confidence and your support at those times when they were needed most Warmest regards, Gerald R.Continue reading "A Time To Heal."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145505

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Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years.

Wyckoff, Richard D

Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1930.

First edition of this classic work by Wyckoff who implemented his methods of technical analysis of the financial markets (the study of charts showing movements of stock-prices and other data). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To my good friend and former associate on Wall Street,Continue reading "Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145604

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Mahatma Gandhi at Work: His Own Story Continued.

GANDHI, Mahatma; Edited by C. F. Andrews

Mahatma Gandhi at Work: His Own Story Continued.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1931.

First English edition of the third volume in Andrews’ intimate biography of Mahatma Gandhi, as was related to him by Gandhi himself. Octavo, original blue cloth, frontispiece portrait of Gandhi, illustrated with photographs. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with some loss, ownership signature to the front free endpaper.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-145249

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The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations.

McCain, John and Mark Salter

The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2018.

First edition of this political memoir from Senator McCain, an American hero who reflects on his life and what matters most. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by John McCain on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jackie Seow. Rare and desirable signed as this memoir was published in MayContinue reading "The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-145522

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My Autobiography.

Chaplin, Charles. [Charlie]

My Autobiography.

London : The Bodley Head, 1964.

First edition, early printing of Charlie Chaplin’s extraordinarily vivid autobiography. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. With a letter of provenance laid in to Bob Israel describing the legibility of Chaplin‘s inscription and gifting five color photographs depicting Chaplin with Oona O’Neil Chaplin and others. Fine inContinue reading "My Autobiography."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145221

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Lord Randolph Churchill.

Churchill, Winston S

Lord Randolph Churchill.

New York and London : Macmillan & Co. Limited, 1906.

First editions of Winston S. Churchill‘s impassioned two-volume biography written in defence of his maligned father’s posthumous reputation; a bulwark of any Churchill collection. Octavo, 2 volumes bound in three quarters morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, top edge gilt, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir RandolphContinue reading "Lord Randolph Churchill."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-144651

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You Should Have Been Here an Hour Ago: The Stoked Side of Surfing or How to Hang Ten Through Life and Stay Happy.

Edwards, Phil with Bob Ottum

You Should Have Been Here an Hour Ago: The Stoked Side of Surfing or How to Hang Ten Through Life and Stay Happy.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this classic profile of ‘the surfer’s surfer.’ Octavo, original sky blue cloth, illustrated with full-page photographs. Lengthily signed by the author opposite the copyright page: “You should have been here …. Phil Edwards.” Very good in a very good dust jacket, with dampstaining to the book. Jacket photograph by Lynn Pelham-Rapho-Guillumette. PhotographContinue reading "You Should Have Been Here an Hour Ago: The Stoked Side of Surfing or How to Hang Ten Through Life and Stay Happy."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145184

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DNA Pioneer: James Watson and the Double Helix.

Baldwin, Joyce [James D. Watson and Francis Crick]

DNA Pioneer: James Watson and the Double Helix.

New York : Walker and Company, 1994.

First edition of this riveting work on the legendary scientist James D. Watson. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by James Watson and Francis Crick on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ron Monteleone. Rare and desirable signed by Watson and Crick.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145786

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Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life on and Off the Course.

Palmer, Arnold

Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life on and Off the Course.

New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2004.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated autobiography of this golfing legend. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To George Best Wishes Arnold Palmer.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145787

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The Wisdom of Forgiveness: Intimate Conversations and Journeys.

Victor Chan, and His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Wisdom of Forgiveness: Intimate Conversations and Journeys.

New York : Riverhead Books, 2004.

First edition of this intimate record of conversation between the Dalai Lama and his dear friend, Victor Chan. Octavo, original yellow half-cloth. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page: “Lori, Here’s to the spectacular success of the XIV Dalai Lama Scholar’s program. With warmest wishes, Victor … 2008.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "The Wisdom of Forgiveness: Intimate Conversations and Journeys."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145187

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The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics.

Susskind, Leonard

The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2008.

First edition of this compelling inside account from the professor of theoretical physics at Stanford University, one of the fathers of string theory. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with mathematic equations and diagrams. Signed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Leonard Susskind.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Karen Horton.Continue reading "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-145181

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Lloyd George: A Diary

Stevenson, Frances; Edited by A. J. P. Taylor [David Lloyd George]

Lloyd George: A Diary

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1971.

First edition of the collection of Frances Stevenson’s diaries. Octavo, original navy blue cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the half title page, “For dear Bob and Wanda with love and every good wish for the future from Frances Lloyd-George – August 1971.” Near fine in aContinue reading "Lloyd George: A Diary"

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-145161

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Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

Mandela, Nelson [Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk]

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1994.

First South African edition, early printing of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Clive Rudman, fulfillmentContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145809

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Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years.

Wyckoff, Richard D

Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1931.

Second edition of this classic work by Wyckoff who implemented his methods of technical analysis of the financial markets (the study of charts showing movements of stock-prices and other data).. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Misses Niell and Tyson with best regards Richard D. Wyckoff AprilContinue reading "Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145810

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Marlborough: His Life and Times.

Churchill, Winston S

Marlborough: His Life and Times.

London : George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1933-38.

First edition of Churchill’s magisterial biography of his notable ancestor John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with hundreds of maps and plans (many folding), plates and document facsimiles. Association copy, inscribed by Winston Churchill on the front free endpaper of volume IV, “To Maurice Ashley fromContinue reading "Marlborough: His Life and Times."

$14,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144914

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Sybil.

Schreiber, Flora Rheta

Sybil.

Chicago : Henry Regnery Company, 1973.

First edition of the engrossing true story, basis for the classic film. Octavo, original textured imitation leather boards, illustrated with photographs of paintings and pencil drawings by Sybil and her personalities. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Aug 28, 1973 To Hal – whom I honor, respect and thank for myContinue reading "Sybil."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-145145

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Life: Keith Richards.

Richards, Keith

Life: Keith Richards.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

First edition of Richards’ autobiography. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Mario J. Pulice. Front jacket photograph by David LaChapelle. Rear jacket photograph by Deborah Feingold.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-145154

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt.

Morris, Edmund

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt.

New York : Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1979.

Later printing of the first book in the author’s acclaimed Theodore Roosevelt Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Signed by Edmund Morris on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Regine de Toledo. Author photograph by Ian Keown.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-145164

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