Edison, Thomas A

Thomas A. Edison Type Universal Stock Ticker.

New York : J.H. Bunnell & Co., c. 1870s.

A rare Universal Stock Ticker of the type developed by Thomas A. Edison, the instrument that transmitted real-time stock quotations to brokerage and banking houses across the United States. Model 3-A, serial number 3054, produced for Western Union and manufactured by J.H. Bunnell & Co. of New York, circa 1870s. In near fine condition. TheContinue reading "Thomas A. Edison Type Universal Stock Ticker."

Woodward, Bob. [Alan Greenspan]

Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2000.

First edition of the definitive biography on the former chairman of The Federal Chairman by the author of All the President’s Men. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed “Bob Woodward 3/31/2012” on the title page. Additionally signed by Alan Greenspan on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by MichaelContinue reading "Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom."

Weaver, Robert C

The Negro Ghetto.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1948.

First edition of this pioneering study of racial residential segregation in American cities by the economist who would become the first African American member of a United States presidential cabinet. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Henry Lee Moon with admiration and regards, Robert C.Continue reading "The Negro Ghetto."

Zweig, Martin E

Winning on Wall Street.

New York : Warner Books, 1986.

First edition of this classic work on how to make informed investment decisions. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with graphs and diagrams. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “Angelo – Best of Luck. Marty 4/23/86.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning andContinue reading "Winning on Wall Street."

Beckert, Sven

Empire of Cotton: A Global History.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

First edition of this Bancroft Prize-winning global history arguing that cotton was the foundational engine of modern capitalism. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by Sven Beckert on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Eric White.

Friedman, Milton; With the Assistance of Rose Friedman

Capitalism And Freedom.

Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 1962.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s magnum opus. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Malkiel, Burton G

A Random Walk Down Wall Street.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1973.

First edition of this Wall Street classic. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper with a transcription from the book as follows, “I will take you on a random walk down Wall Street. Burt Malkiel.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jay J. Smith. AnContinue reading "A Random Walk Down Wall Street."

Ferguson, Niall

The Ascent of Money.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2008.

First edition of this original look at the origins of money and how it makes the world go round, destined to become a modern classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Niall Ferguson on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

Cooke, William. [Alexander Hamilton]

The Bankrupt Laws.

London : Printed for E. and R. Brooke, Bell-Yard, near Temple-Bar, 1793.

Third edition of this important late-eighteenth-century legal treatise from the library of Alexander Hamilton, signed twice by him and additionally by his eldest son Philip Hamilton. Octavo, bound in full calf with stamping to the spine and panels in blind. Signed by Alexander Hamilton on the title page, “A. Hamilton” and again on the finalContinue reading "The Bankrupt Laws."

Malkiel, Burton G.; Ray C. Fair

The Determination of Yield Differentials Between Debt Instruments of the Same Maturity.

Ohio : Blackwell Publishing, 1971.

Rare offprint of the November 1971 issue of the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, containing Ray C. Fair and Burton Malkiel’s article “The Determination of Yield Differentials Between Debt Instruments of the Same Maturity.” Octavo, original wrappers, volume 3 number 4. Boldly signed by Burton Malkiel on the front wrapper and from his personalContinue reading "The Determination of Yield Differentials Between Debt Instruments of the Same Maturity."

Hayek, Friedrich August von [F.A.]

The Constitution of Liberty.

Chicago : The University of Chicago, 1960.

First edition, third printing of Hayek’s classic statement on the ideals of freedom and liberty. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Hayek on the title page beneath his name. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

Schultz, Harry D.; Samson Coslow [Burton Malkiel; Jamie Dimon]

A Treasury of Wall Street Wisdom.

Palisades Park, New Jersey : Investors' Press, Inc, 1966.

First edition of this anthology of foundational investment philosophies and market techniques from 21 legendary financial figures. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Jamie Dimon on the front free endpaper and lengthily signed by Burton Malkiel below, “A great collection of traditional Wall Street wisdom but be careful. Traditional paradigms can fail usContinue reading "A Treasury of Wall Street Wisdom."

Malkiel, Burton G

The Journal of Portfolio Management: The Structure of Closed-End Fund Discounts Revisited.

New York : Institutional Investor, Inc., 1995.

Facsimile offprint of the Summer 1995 issue of The Journal of Portfolio Management, containing Burton Malkiel’s article “The Structure of Closed-End Fund Discounts Revisited”, from his library. Octavo, original wrappers, volume 21 number 4. Boldly signed by Burton Malkiel on the front wrapper. Burton Gordon Malkiel  is one of the most consequential financial economists ofContinue reading "The Journal of Portfolio Management: The Structure of Closed-End Fund Discounts Revisited."

Stallone, Sylvester

Sylvester Stallone Signed Two Dollar Bill.

1995.

Two-dollar bill signed by Academy Award-winning actor and painter Sylvester Stallone in black felt tip to the right. Series 1995 Federal Reserve Note from the United States of America. In fine condition. Housed in a clear acrylic banknote display case. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 4 inches. Rare.

Phelps, Edmund

Mass Flourishing: How Grassroots Innovation Created Jobs, Challenge, and Change.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2013.

First edition of this work which won the 2014 Gold Medal in Economics. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Edmund Phelps on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Drummond.

Yergin, Daniel

The Prize. The Epic Quest For Oil, Money, and Power.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1991.

First edition, early printing of “the best history of oil ever written” (Business Week), which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Sandy – With respect for your understanding of the world of The Prize and all bestContinue reading "The Prize. The Epic Quest For Oil, Money, and Power."

Collins, James C.; Jerry I. Porras

Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies.

New York : Harper Business, 1994.

First edition, early printing of this six-year Stanford study on legendary, visionary companies. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Boldly signed by James Collins on the front free endpaper and lengthily signed by Jerry Porras on the front pastedown, “It is better to understand who you are than where you are going,Continue reading "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies."

Osbourne, Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne Signed Two Dollar Bill.

2003.

Two-dollar bill signed by British metal legend Ozzy Osbourne in black felt tip in the center. Series 2003A Federal Reserve Note from the United States of America, with “Good luck! Ozzy” written in red in an unknown hand. In near fine condition. Housed in a clear acrylic banknote display case. The entire piece measures 8Continue reading "Ozzy Osbourne Signed Two Dollar Bill."

Phelps, Edmund S. [Paul A. Samuelson]

Golden Rules of Economic Growth: Studies of Efficient and Optimal Investment.

New York : W.W. Norton & Norton Company, Inc., 1966.

First edition of the Nobel Laureate’s first book, a collection of twelve interlocked essays in mathematical economics. Octavo, original cloth, dust jacket; xv, 189 pp., with bibliography. A distinguished association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to fellow Nobel Laureate Paul A. Samuelson: “To Paul with best wishes Edmund Phelps.” From theContinue reading "Golden Rules of Economic Growth: Studies of Efficient and Optimal Investment."

Klarman, Seth A. [David Auerbach]

Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor.

New York : Harper Collins Business, 1991.

First edition of this now classic book on value investing. Octavo, original half-cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to early investor with Klarman, David Auerbach on the front free endpaper, “To David, With appreciation and gratitude for your support, confidence and assistance these many years. And most of all for your friendship. Truly,Continue reading "Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor."

Goldin, Claudia. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Understanding the Gender Gap: An Economic History of American Women.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1990.

First edition of this a comprehensive economic analysis of two centuries of women’s labor force participation, wages, and workplace dynamics in the United States by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with graphs and photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ruth – Best wishes – ClaudiaContinue reading "Understanding the Gender Gap: An Economic History of American Women."

Riley, Jason L [Thomas Sowell]

Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell.

New York : Basic Books, 2021.

First edition of the first comprehensive biography of the influential economist and public intellectual, Thomas Sowell. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Rogers, Warm regards JLR.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

White, Lawrence H

The History of Gold and Silver.

London : Pickering and Chatto, 2000.

First edition of this classic historical work tracing the development of monetary theory and the adoption of gold, silver, and bimetallic standards. Octavo, three volumes, original publisher’s gray cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Signed by the author on the title pages of each volume, “With best regards, Lawrence H White.” Each volume isContinue reading "The History of Gold and Silver."

Markowitz, Harry M.

Portfolio Selection.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1959.

First edition of the economist’s work, which revolutionized modern investment theory and practice. Octavo, original blue cloth. Lengthily signed by the author with the equation of the Mean-Variance Optimization problem on the half-title page, “Min λ = V – λ′E Where V=x′Cx E=μ′x s.z. Ax=b, x≥0 Harry Markowitz.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Portfolio Selection."

Graham, Benjamin

The Intelligent Investor.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.

First edition of Benjamin Graham’s seminal work on investing, widely regarded as one of the most influential works on value investing ever written, with the code D-Y on the copyright page. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good first-issue dust jacket with $3.50 price and “Editor of Barron’s” to the front flap. AssociationContinue reading "The Intelligent Investor."

Collins, Jim

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.

New York : Harper Business, 2001.

First edition of this analysis on how companies transition from mediocre performance to sustained greatness. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with graphs and diagrams. Boldly signed on a Mayfield Partners bookplate affixed to the front free endpaper by Jim Collins. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

Collins, Jim

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.

New York : Harper Business, 2001.

First edition of this analysis on how companies transition from mediocre performance to sustained greatness. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with graphs and diagrams. Boldly signed by Jim Collins on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

Sharpe, William F

William F. Sharpe Selected Works. World Scientific – Nobel Laureate Series: Vol 2.

New Jersey : World Scientific, 2012.

First edition of this collection of 52 key papers and seminal works by the 1990 Nobel Laureate in Economics. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers, illustrated with graphs, diagrams, and equations. Boldly signed by William F. Sharpe on the title page. In near fine condition. Edited by William F. Sharpe. Cover art by Kathy Sharpe.

Peters, Thomas J. and Robert H. Waterman, Jr

In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1982.

First edition, early printing of one of the best-selling business books of all time. Octavo, original half-cloth. Boldly signed by Thomas J. Peters on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes Tom Peters 1/84.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Shannon, Claude & Warren Weaver

The Mathematical Theory of Communication.

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 1998.

Later printing of the “the magna carta of the information age” (Scientific American), Shannon’s work provided “a mathematical guide for the system’s engineers [at Bell Labs], a blueprint for how to move data around with optimal efficiency” (Gertner p.128). Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial boards, illustrated with equations. In fine condition.

Polanyi, Karl [Peter F. Drucker]

Origins of Our Time: The Great Transformation.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1946.

First edition, early printing of Polanyi’s landmark work, which many consider to be one of the twentieth century’s most incisive and prophetic works of scholarship. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Peter and Doris With Love Karl.” The recipients, Peter Drucker and his wife Doris were closeContinue reading "Origins of Our Time: The Great Transformation."

Carnegie, Dale

How to Win Friends and Influence People.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1937.

Early printing of one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Dale Carnegie on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

Harriman, Edward Henry

Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Missouri : The Mercantile Trust Company, 1901.

Rare Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company stock certificate signed by American financier and railroad executive E.H. Harriman. Quarto, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript with an attractive vignette of a B&O train, cancellation hole punches, the certificate is dated January 18, 1901 and issues 100 shares of the Capital Stock in the BaltimoreContinue reading "Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

A Treatise On Money. Volume I: The Pure Theory of Money.

London : MacMillan & Company, 1930.

First edition of the first volume of Keynes’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition with light rubbing and toning. Ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by an autograph note signed by Keynes on a personal postcard with his Gordon Square address and dated JuneContinue reading "A Treatise On Money. Volume I: The Pure Theory of Money."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

Nouvelles Considérations sur les Conséquences de la Paix (A Revision of the Treaty).

Paris : Delamain, Boutelleau & Co., Publishers, 1922.

First French edition of Keynes’ classic work. Duodecimo, written in French, bound in half morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, all edges speckled, marbled endpapers, illustrated with diagrams. In very good condition. Translated by Franck.

Mundell, Robert A & Jacques J. Polak [Paul A. Volcker]

The New International Monetary System.

New York : Columbia University Press, 1977.

First edition of this collection of essays by the Nobel Prize-winning economist and father of the Euro currency. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell and former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker on the title page, who contributed an article to this volume. Very good in a very good dust jacket,Continue reading "The New International Monetary System."

Lefevre, Edwin

To The Last Penny.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1917.

First edition of this classic financial novel by the author of Reminisces of a Stock Operator. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For F.H. Horsford, with the cordial regards of a fellow Vermonter, Edwin Lefevre.Continue reading "To The Last Penny."

Schein, Edgar H

Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development.

Reading, Massachusetts : Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1969.

First edition of this seminal work in organizational development and management studies. Octavo, original wrappers. Lengthily signed and dated by the author on the title page, “June 2, 2015 For John Best wishes Where the standard consultant is more concerned about passing on his knowledge, the process consultant is concerned about passing on his skillsContinue reading "Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development."

Keynes, J.M. [John Maynard]

Laissez-Faire and Communism.

New York : New Republic, 1926.

First edition of this work by one of the greatest economists of the twentieth century. Octavo, original wrappers. In good condition with chipping and a closed tear to the front panel.

Hayek, F.A

The Constitution of Liberty.

Chicago : The University of Chicago, 1960.

First edition of Hayek’s classic statement on the ideals of freedom and liberty. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Wheelan, Charles; Burton Malkiel

Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2002.

First edition of this “clear, concise, informative, and witty and work” (Chicago Tribune). Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For General Tim Stretil, A great addition to the Pimm’s Cup. Enjoy! Charlie Wheelan Pimm’s Cup 2002.” Boldly signed by legendary investor Burt Malkiel on the titleContinue reading "Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.] [John Neville Keynes]

The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : Macmillan & Company, 1919.

First British edition of the best-selling book that established John Maynard Keynes’ reputation as a leading economist. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. Inscribed by John Neville Keynes on the front pastedown, “Dec. 1919 (from J.N.K.).” John Neville Keynes, was an English economist and philosopher best known for hisContinue reading "The Economic Consequences of the Peace."

Samuelson, Paul A

Economics: An Introductory Analysis.

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1948.

First edition of this influential text by the father of modern economics. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, allContinue reading "Economics: An Introductory Analysis."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.] [ Benjamin Cardozo]

A Treatise on Probability.

London : MacMillan & Company, 1921.

First edition of “undoubtedly the most important work on probability that has appeared for a very long time” (Bertrand Russell). Octavo, original brown cloth with titles to the spine in gilt. From the library of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Benjamin N. Cardozo (1870–1938) was an influentialContinue reading "A Treatise on Probability."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : Macmillan & Company, 1920.

First British edition, second printing of the best-selling book that established John Maynard Keynes’ reputation as a leading economist. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. Very good in a good dust jacket with tears to the flap hinges and a loss of the spine of the dust jacket. AccordingContinue reading "The Economic Consequences of the Peace."

Wolfe, Charles Hull

Modern Radio Advertising.

New York : Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1949.

First edition, review copy with the original publisher’s slip tipped in of this comprehensive guide to radio advertising during its “golden age.” Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles, illustrated with graphs and diagrams. In very good condition. Foreword by Frank LaClave.

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.] [Fannie Hurst]

The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920.

First American edition of the best-selling book that established John Maynard Keynes’ reputation as a leading economist. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. From the library of Fannie Hurst with her bookplate to the front pastedown. Fannie Hurst (1885–1968) was a novelist, short story writer, and social activist whoseContinue reading "The Economic Consequences of the Peace."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

A Tract on Monetary Reform.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1923.

First edition, advance review copy of Keynes’ breakthrough work in the field of economics, blind-stamped ‘Presentation copy’ on the title page. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Laid in is an autograph letter stamped ‘British Trade Review 31 Dec 1923’ which reads in part, “Dear Chris: Please let us have 300Continue reading "A Tract on Monetary Reform."

Burrough, Bryan and John Helyar

Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1990.

First edition of this business classic. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by both authors on the half-title page, “Recognize that ultimate success comes from opportunistic, bold moves which by definition, cannot be planned. John Helyar” and “Bryan Burrough.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. An exceptional inscription.

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : Macmillan & Company, 1919.

First British edition of the best-selling book that established John Maynard Keynes’ reputation as a leading economist. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. In very good condition.

Weaver, Warren

Lady Luck: The Theory of Probability.

New York : Anchor Books/Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1963.

First edition of this engaging and thorough discussion of the probability theory in science by one of the pioneers of machine translation and as an important figure in creating support for science in the United States. Duodecimo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with diagrams, problems, and sketches. In near fine condition. Illustrated by Peg Hosford. Rare.

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

A Revision of the Treaty. Being A Sequel To The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1922.

First edition of Keynes’ classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. In near fine condition.

Febrero, Ramón; Pedro S. Schwartz [Editors] [Gary Becker]

The Essence of Becker.

Stanford University : Hoover Institution Press, 1995.

First edition of this collection of twenty-six foundational essays showcasing Nobel laureate Gary S. Becker’s application of economic theory to human behavior. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece portrait of Gary Becker, illustrated with graphs and equations. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Edited and with an introduction by Ramón Febrero and Pedro S. Schwartz.Continue reading "The Essence of Becker."

Bracegirdle, Brian [Stephen Hawking]

The Archaeology of the Industrial Revolution.

London : Heinemann Educational Publishers, 1973.

First edition of this comprehensive survey of physical, surviving industrial sites in the United Kingdom. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth with industrial vignette stamped in silver, cartographic endpapers, richly illustrated. Signed by Stephen Hawking in blue ballpoint. Additionally signed by fifteen colleagues in various inks, as a presentation to a faculty member. The inscription in oneContinue reading "The Archaeology of the Industrial Revolution."

Galbraith, John Kenneth

The Great Crash 1929.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1955.

First edition, first printing with the date of 1955 on the title page of this classic work. Octavo, original red cloth. Boldly signed by John Kenneth Galbraith on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a bright near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lucy E. Clark. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell boxContinue reading "The Great Crash 1929."

Edwards, Brian

Thoughts on the late Proceedings of Government, Respecting the Trade of the West India Islands with the United States of North America.

London : Printed for T. Cadell, 1784.

Rare Second edition, corrected and enlarged, of this pamphlet arguing that restricting trade between the British West Indies and the newly independent United States would devastate the Caribbean sugar economy. Octavo, original wrappers, several pages uncut, with an added postscript. In very good condition. From the collection of Birmingham-Southern College, where is was stored inContinue reading "Thoughts on the late Proceedings of Government, Respecting the Trade of the West India Islands with the United States of North America."

Simon, Herbert A.; Donald W. Smithburg; Victor A. Thompson

Public Administration.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1950.

First edition of this classic study of administrative theory and governmental organization. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Fine in a very good dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.

Strong, Benjamin [Lena Gallup]

Benjamin Strong Signed Second Liberty Loan of 1917.

New York : Liberty Loan Committee, 1917.

Rare Second Liberty Loan of 1917 of the United States of America signed by Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Benjamin Strong. Duodecimo, partially printed document on card stock made out to Miss Lena Gallup, dated December 21, 1917. Signed at the bottom right corner “Ben Strong” as Governor, Federal Reserve BankContinue reading "Benjamin Strong Signed Second Liberty Loan of 1917."

Simon, Herbert A

Models of My Life.

New York : Basic Books, 1991.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To Harry and Helen Lipp with best wishes, Herbert A. Simon 3/15/91.” Near fine in a fine unclipped dust jacket. Jacket design by JanetContinue reading "Models of My Life."

Studies in History, Economics and Public Law. Volume LXIV.

New York : Columbia University, 1915.

First edition of the sixty-fourth volume in Columbia University’s long-running academic series. Thick octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the spine. Library bookplate to the front pastedown and perforations toContinue reading "Studies in History, Economics and Public Law. Volume LXIV."