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Raptis Rare Books maintains an extensive collection of rare and first-edition books from a variety of authors and publishers. Navigate through our full selection of first-editions below to find a particular item you're looking for, ask a question, or order online today!

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Mayor, Archer

Borderlines.

New York : Putnam, 1990.

First edition of the author’s second mystery in his acclaimed Joe Gunther series. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Archer Mayor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Walter Harper.

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Item Number: RRB-2747
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Coxwell, Charles Fillingham [Ivan Krylov]

Krilòff’s Fables.

London : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., LTD, c. 1900.

Early edition of this collection of fables by Russian fabulist Ivan Krylov. Duodecimo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with four black and white plates. In near fine condition. Translated from the Russian into English in the original metres by Charles Fillingham Coxwell.

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Item Number: RRB-148323
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Patmore, Derek

Private History: An Autobiography.

London : Johnathan Cape, 1960.

First edition of the author’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For dear Jonathan, in memory of our long friendship & with admiration & affection Derek Patmore London Feb. 17 1961.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-119388
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Sologub, Fedor

The Kiss of the Unborn and Other Stories.

Knoxville : The University of Tennessee Press, 1977.

First edition of the author’s timeless short story collection. Octavo, original cloth. Translated and with an Introduction by Murl G. Barker. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-126497
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Williamson, Henry

How Dear Is Life.

London : Macdonald & Co., 1954.

First edition of the fourth novel in the author’s semi-autobiographical Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight series. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Broom Lynne. Bookplate.

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Item Number: RRB-128068
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Hardy, Thomas

Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1895.

Early edition of Thomas Hardy’s twelfth published novel. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations. In good condition with light rubbing and bumping, front free endpaper missing, and frontispiece laid in, bookplate to the front pastedown.

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Item Number: RRB-148194
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Krone, Julie

Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated.

New York : The Time Inc Magazine Company, 1989.

May 1989 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by American jockey and Belmont Stakes winner, Julie Krone. Octavo, original wrappers with a portrait of Krone in her jockey gear right after a race on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Julie Krone in black felt tip with a smiley faceContinue reading "Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated."

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Item Number: RRB-152277
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War Service Record 1939-1945: The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited.

Edinburgh : Printed for the Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited, 1952.

First edition of the Commercial Bank of Scotland’s War Service Record 1939-1945. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-124208
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Smith, Wilbur

Eagle in the Sky.

London : Heinemann, 1974.

First edition of this powerful novel from the author of ‘When the Lion Feeds.’ Octavo, original light blue cloth. Very good in the very good dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-147333
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Jones, Jymi

Guerilla Warfare In Philly.

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania : Uhuru/Publications, 1970.

First edition  of the Philadelphia activist’s first book of poetry. Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-134011
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Nasar, Sylvia

Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2011.

First edition of this sweeping narrative. Octavo, original boards. Signed and dated by Sylvia Nasar on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-47016
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Lehrer, Jim [William Safire]

The Special Prisoner.

New York : Random House, 2000.

First edition, second printing of Lehrer’s fascinating war story. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Helene & Bill – With love & affection J.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign in the 1960Continue reading "The Special Prisoner."

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Item Number: RRB-135274
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Bush, Jeb

Jeb Bush Signed Everglades National Park First Day Cover.

Florida 1947.

Rare 1947 first day cover produced to celebrate the founding of Everglades National Park signed by Jeb Bush. Dedication of Everglades National Park Florida envelope depicting a classic scene of the Everglades with a heron and trees covered in Spanish moss, postmarked “Florida City, Florida December 5, 1947 9-AM”, with a Everglades National Park stampContinue reading "Jeb Bush Signed Everglades National Park First Day Cover."

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Item Number: RRB-151817
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Leach, Henry

The Spirit of the Links.

London : Methuen & Company, 1907.

First edition of this collection of essays on the game of golf. Octavo, original cloth. Notes to the endpaper, in good condition.

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Item Number: RRB-76433
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Lever, Charles

Charles O’Malley: The Irish Dragoon.

London : James Nisbit & Co., Limited, 1899.

Later printing of this tale illustrated by Arthur Rackham very early in his career. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with frontispiece and 15 plates. In very good condition.

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Item Number: RRB-142691
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Fast, Juian

The Beatles: The Real Story.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1968.

First edition of this early work on The Beatles Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-144376
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Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Apache Devil.

Tarzana : Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 1933.

First edition of the second book in Burroughs’ realistic historical ‘Apache’ series. Octavo, original cloth with red top stain. In very good condition.. Lacking the front free endpaper. Frontispiece and four illustrations by Studley Burroughs.

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Item Number: RRB-145106
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Maugham, W. Somerset

The Moon and Sixpence.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1941.

The Heritage Press illustrated edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, floral stamped detailing to the front panel, top stain brown, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece self-portrait of Paul Gauguin, with black and white illustrations and decorations. In fine condition. Illustrated by Frederic Dorr Steele and Paul Gauguin. Housed in the original slipcase.

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Item Number: RRB-149773
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Baldwin, Alec

Alec Baldwin Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of American actor Alec Baldwin. Duodecimo, one page, black and white photograph of Alec Baldwin by Albert Sanchez, boldly signed by him in blue felt tip, “Health & Happiness! Alec Baldwin.” In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-146564
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Yogananda, Paramhansa

Autobiography of a Yogi.

New York : The Philosophical Library, 2005.

Reprint of one of the most important spiritual books of the twentieth century, Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-135452
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Newley, Alexander

Divining the Human: The Art of Alexander Newley.

London : Unicorn, 2022.

First edition of this illustrated memoir by a master of portraiture. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-151275
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Stewart, Rory

The Prince of the Marshes And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq.

New York : Harcourt, 2006.

First edition of Stewart’s second book. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Rory Stewart on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jennifer Jackman.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-3491
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Aberconway, Christabel

The Story of Mr Korah.

London : Michael Joseph, 1954.

First edition of this delightful children’s story. Royal octavo, original half cloth, price clipped, illustrated by Rex Whistler. Whistler was a British artist, illustrator, and stage designer known for his elegant and whimsical style. The book includes three color illustrations with the sketches he had drawn when Lady Aberconway first told him ‘The Story ofContinue reading "The Story of Mr Korah."

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Item Number: RRB-147945
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Kennedy, William

The Ink Truck.

New York : Viking, 1985.

First printing of the re-issue of the author’s first book. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by William Kennedy on the title page, “For Joel, William Kennedy.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

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Item Number: RRB-149751
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