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The Mill On The Floss.

Eliot, George

The Mill On The Floss.

Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons, 1860.

First edition, first issue of Eliot’s most deeply autobiographical work with no inserted preliminary advertisement leaf in volume I and with the seventh edition of Adam Bede cited in the 16 pages of undated advertisements at rear of volume III. Octavo, three volumes in the publisher’s original terra cotta cloth, covers decoratively stamped in blind,Continue reading "The Mill On The Floss."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146315

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Of Human Bondage.

Maugham, W. Somerset

Of Human Bondage.

London : William Heinemann, 1915.

First edition, first printing which includes list of other “Works” by Maugham facing half-title, plus publisher’s ad page for works by other authors on half-title verso, with the misprint on page 257, line 4 (“help”) of Maugham’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box.Continue reading "Of Human Bondage."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136601

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The Works of Victor Hugo.

Hugo, Victor

The Works of Victor Hugo.

New York : The Nottingham Society, c. 1900.

The Nottingham Society Edition De Luxe of the Works of Victor Hugo. Octavo, 10 volumes bound in three quarter contemporary royal blue crushed levant morocco over watered silk covered boards with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling with red fleur-de-lis gilt onlays to the spine in two compartments, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt with othersContinue reading "The Works of Victor Hugo."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149034

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The History of Printing in America.

Thomas, Isaiah

The History of Printing in America.

Worcester : Isaiah Thomas, 1810.

First edition of this work by the famed printer. Octavo, bound in contemporary sheep, morocco spine labels, illustrated with five engraved plates (four folding). Gift inscription of Thomas’s grandson, Benjamin Franklin Thomas, on each of the front free endpapers, as well as his signature on title page in first volume. Benjamin Franklin Thomas was aContinue reading "The History of Printing in America."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133261

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Call For The Dead.

le Carre, John

Call For The Dead.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.

First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Call For The Dead."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151968

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Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918.

Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918.

Doubleday, Page & Company : Garden City, New York, 1919.

The Autograph edition of the inclusive collection of Kipling’s poetry. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant morocco with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, wide gilt decorated borders and central gilt botanical vignette to the front and rear panels, full morocco doublures with wide giltContinue reading "Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152081

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A Voyage Round the World, In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, II, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas.

Anson, George. Compiled by Richard Walter

A Voyage Round the World, In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, II, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas.

London : Printed for the Author, 1748.

First edition, first issue of the highly anticipated, best-selling official account of Anson’s voyages which went through numerous editions and was translated into several European languages. Quarto, three volumes bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco over pebbled boards with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with forty-two foldingContinue reading "A Voyage Round the World, In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, II, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149503

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The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson with a Biographical Introduction and Notes by Edward Waldo Emerson and a General Index.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson with a Biographical Introduction and Notes by Edward Waldo Emerson and a General Index.

Cambridge : Printed at the Riverside Press, 1903.

The Autograph Centenary edition of the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of 600 numbered copies containing a double sided manuscript in Emerson’s hand bound into volume one. Octavo, 12 volumes, original publisher’s cloth with printed paper spine labels, illustrated with numerous mounted photogravures, frontispiece portrait of Emerson to Vol. I with lettered tissue guard.Continue reading "The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson with a Biographical Introduction and Notes by Edward Waldo Emerson and a General Index."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144526

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The Good Earth.

Buck, Pearl S

The Good Earth.

New York : The John Day Company, 1931.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterpiece. First issue with “flees” for “fleas” on page 100, line 17. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentellesContinue reading "The Good Earth."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147462

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Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Long, William Simon [W.S.]

Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Camden, NJ : The Long Art Studios, .

First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Canada and the western part of the United States of America. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with 14 mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribedContinue reading "Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148827

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The Inn Album.

Browning, Robert

The Inn Album.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1875.

First edition of this compelling narrative poem. Octodecimo, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “My last poem, published aContinue reading "The Inn Album."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147756

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Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.

Carroll, Lewis. [Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge]

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.

London : MacMillan and Co, 1872.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by Bayntun with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt vignettes to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, frontispiece engraving with tissue guard present. With fifty illustrations by John Tenniel. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-130522

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We.

Lindbergh, Charles A

We.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Lindbergh’s autobiography, which provides the account of the life of one of the century’s greatest adventurers, the first man to complete a solo non-stop transatlantic flight. One of 1000 numbered copies, this is number 842, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-140383

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A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

Martin, George R.R

A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

London : Harper Collins, 1996-2011.

First British editions of each volume in George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed Game of Thrones series. Octavo, 5 volumes, original cloth. Each volume is fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket artwork by Jim Burns and Larry Rostant.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-135214

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Opere Di Machiavelli.

Machiavelli, Nicolo

Opere Di Machiavelli.

Firenze : Gaetano Cambiagi, 1782-3.

First Cambiagi edition of the works of Machiavelli, one of the best and most important editions of his works. Quarto, bound in full period vellum with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, engraved portrait frontispiece of Machiavelli by Gregori after Santi di Tito, large arms of Earl Cowper on each title page, folding plate oppositeContinue reading "Opere Di Machiavelli."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-129048

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The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power.

Caro, Robert A

The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1982-2012.

First editions of each volume in Robert A Caro’s ground-breaking biography of President Lyndon Johnson, each signed or inscribed by Caro. Octavo, original publisher’s gilt-lettered cloth, illustrated with numerous photographs and maps. The Path To Power [1982] is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Joel – Precious friend. RobertContinue reading "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147878

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A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

Smith, Betty

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1943.

First edition of Smith’s classic first novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt in 22 karatContinue reading "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150893

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…So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain 10th July – 31st October 1940.

Pierce, Michael; John Golley; Roy Asser; Bill Gunston; Brian Masterton; AVM Freddie Hurrell

…So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain 10th July – 31st October 1940.

London : The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, 1990.

First edition, deluxe signed limited issue of this lavishly illustrated folio commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the distinguished RAF pilots who fought in it, the most crucial battle in British history. Quarto, original publisher’s full crushed blue morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, insetContinue reading "…So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain 10th July – 31st October 1940."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-139010

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A Bear Called Paddington.

Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

A Bear Called Paddington.

London : Collins, 1958.

First edition of the first book in the Paddington series. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling 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, all edges gilt. SignedContinue reading "A Bear Called Paddington."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150170

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The Writings of Mark Twain.

Twain, Mark. [Samuel Clemens]

The Writings of Mark Twain.

Hartford, Connecticut : The American Publishing Company, 1899-1907.

The Royal edition of the writings of Mark Twain. Octavo, 21 volumes of the original 25 bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco over marbled boards for Brentano’s with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with many full-page illustrations, including etchings,Continue reading "The Writings of Mark Twain."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138944

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The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East.

Yule, Colonel Henry

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East.

London : John Murray, 1871.

First edition of Yule’s important work which correlated Polo’s travels with their present-day locations. Octavo, two volumes. Bound in full morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt ruling and vignettes to the front panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, with maps and engravedContinue reading "The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-111068

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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

Joyce, James

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

London : The Egoist Ltd, 1917.

First English edition of Joyce’s classic stream-of-consciousness work, his first novel, one of about 1000 copies. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144189

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The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats.

Yeats, William Butler

The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats.

London : Imprinted at the Shakespeare Head Press for Chapman and Hall, 1908.

First collected edition of the works of William Butler Yeats. Octavo, original publisher’s half vellum over cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to the spine and front panels, top edge gilt, ribbons bound in, limited to 1060 copies, photogravure frontispiece portrait in volumes 1, 5 and 7 with tissue guards as issued, titles printed in redContinue reading "The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146956

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Winston Churchill’s War Speeches: Into Battle, The Unrelenting Struggle, The End of the Beginning, Onwards to Victory, The Dawn of Liberation, Victory, Secret Session Speeches.

Churchill, Winston S

Winston Churchill’s War Speeches: Into Battle, The Unrelenting Struggle, The End of the Beginning, Onwards to Victory, The Dawn of Liberation, Victory, Secret Session Speeches.

London : Cassell and Company Ltd, 1941-1946.

First editions of each volume of Churchill’s collected War Speeches, with Into Battle in the first state lacking page numbers on pp. 78 and 294. Octavo, 7 volumes, original publisher’s cloth with spines lettered in gilt, illustrated with 50 half-tone photographic plates, including frontispiece to each volume. Woods A66(a), A89, A114. Each volume is near fineContinue reading "Winston Churchill’s War Speeches: Into Battle, The Unrelenting Struggle, The End of the Beginning, Onwards to Victory, The Dawn of Liberation, Victory, Secret Session Speeches."

$3,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149421

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