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Johnston, Joseph Eggleston

Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso.

Washington : Printed at the Union Office, 1850.

First edition of this notable military report of important maps and plates of Texas in 1850. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and detailing stamped in blind, two large folding maps, illustrated with 72 plates excluding plates 2, 21, and 39 which were never published. Also including the Report of Capt. R.B.Continue reading "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147863

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le Carre, John

[The Karla Trilogy]: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1974-1979.

First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, three volumes, original cloth. From the library of English writer, editor, and broadcaster Edward Anthony Thompson, also known as Anthony Lejeune. Anthony Lejeune was known for his weekly radio talk London Letter that was broadcast in South Africa for nearly 30 years andContinue reading "[The Karla Trilogy]: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People"

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146972

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Burrough, Bryan and Helyar, John [James Garner]

Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1992.

James Garner’s original shooting script for the film in which he starred, Barbarians at the Gate. Quarto, bound in the original binder, with Garner’s embossed name in gilt to the front panel. Lengthily signed by both authors on the title page, “I loved Larry Gelbart. Wish I’d loved his script! Bryan” and by co-author Helyar,Continue reading "Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-114514

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Allen, Angela Z [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

50-50 Gender Balance: Why We Have to “Get” It and Get It – Now!

: Full Circle Living, Inc, 2009.

First edition of this study on balancing our masculine and feminine qualities. Imperial octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, You are an inspiration for this book and we are honored to be sending you a copy. Our greatest hope is that it ignitesContinue reading "50-50 Gender Balance: Why We Have to “Get” It and Get It – Now!"

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147835

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Morpurgo, Michael

War Horse.

Kingswood, UK : Kaye & Ward Ltd, 1982.

First edition of this powerful novel that follows the journey of a horse during WWI. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial boards. In near fine condition. Cover design by Victor Ambrus.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-141014

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Tennyson, Lord Alfred

Tiresias and Other Poems.

London : Macmillan and Co, 1885.

First edition of this collection of poems by one of the most famous poets of the Victorian era. Duodecimo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Association copy, inscribed by Lord Alfred Tennyson to his niece on the title page, “Cecilia from her affectionate Uncle Tennyson April 15th – 87.” Cecilia Tennyson was theContinue reading "Tiresias and Other Poems."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147858

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Major, R.H

The Bibliography of the First Letter of Christopher Columbus, Describing His Discovery of the New World.

London : Ellis & White, 1872.

First limited edition of this comprehensive bibliography cataloging the various editions and translations of Columbus’s first letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella describing his initial voyage to the ‘New World’. Duodecimo, bound in full contemporary brown pebble-grained morocco with gilt titles to the front panel, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt turn-ins and innerContinue reading "The Bibliography of the First Letter of Christopher Columbus, Describing His Discovery of the New World."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147857

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Johnson, James [Editor]; Robert Burns [Contributor]

The Scots Musical Museum, Humbly Dedicated to the Catch Club. Instituted at Edinr. June 1771.

Edinburgh : James Johnson, 1787 and 1790.

First edition, first issue of this influential collection of traditional folk music of Scotland. Octavo, two volumes comprised of volumes one and three out of six, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spines, vignettes to the title pages, engraved throughout with musical stanzas. Presentation copy, inscribed by Robert Burns on theContinue reading "The Scots Musical Museum, Humbly Dedicated to the Catch Club. Instituted at Edinr. June 1771."

$26,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147856

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The Macallan [Ian Fleming]

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Giclée Print Collection.

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Limited edition 60th anniversary Giclée print collection marking the six decades of James Bond films with a collaboration between The Macallan and EON Productions. Square folio, pictorial boards, six tissue-guarded archival pigment prints on 300gsm smooth fine art paper made of 100 percent cotton each depicting a decade of James Bond. One of 471 numberedContinue reading "The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Giclée Print Collection."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-147855

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Translated by George Sale

The Koran, Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic; with Explanatory Notes, Taken from the Most Approved Commentators.

London : Charles Daly, 1838.

New edition of George Sale’s important translation of the Koran, the first to translate directly from the Arabic into English. Octavo, original cloth with titles in gilt on the spine, frontispiece with engraved folding plate with plan and view of Mecca, folding engraved map with inset view of Mecca, and 3 engraved genealogical tables (2Continue reading "The Koran, Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic; with Explanatory Notes, Taken from the Most Approved Commentators."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147826

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Chandler, Raymond

Raymond Chandler Autograph Postcards Signed.

1957.

Rare autograph postcards signed by Raymond Chandler to his secretary Jean Fracasse and her son Vincent. Duodecimo, two postcards of Palm Springs, California, dated 21 November 1957. Chandler and Vincent had bonded over playing darts, and in the postcard Chandler tells Vincent to “have the dartboard ready” and that he’d “like to get you .22 rifleContinue reading "Raymond Chandler Autograph Postcards Signed."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147854

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Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan

The Yearling.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, uniquely and lengthily inscribed by the author across three pages; on the front free endpaper, the second free endpaper and its verso, “For Harry W. Zollars Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings – A writer loses all rights to elucidate a book, once he hasContinue reading "The Yearling."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147651

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Karsh, Yousuf. [Winston S. Churchill]

Yousuf Karsh Signed Winston S. Churchill Portrait.

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Rare silver gelatin print of Karsh’s iconic portrait of Churchill, “The Roaring Lion” which in May 1941 was featured on the cover of Life magazine and brought Karsh international fame. Signed by Karsh “Y. Karsh”, along with a clipped original signature of Winston Churchill matted below. In fine condition. Matted and framed. The photograph measuresContinue reading "Yousuf Karsh Signed Winston S. Churchill Portrait."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146197

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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

A Treatise on the Social Compact: or The Principles of Politic Law.

London : Printed for T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, in the Strand, 1764.

First edition in English of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s magnum opus; a seminal treatise on political philosophy and precursor of the French revolution. Twelvemo, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, triple gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "A Treatise on the Social Compact: or The Principles of Politic Law."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148170

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Schulz, Charles M

You’re you, Charlie Brown.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1968.

First edition. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz on the front panel. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,150.00

Item Number: RRB-148171

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Richardson, Lady Constance Stewart

Dancing, Beauty and Games.

London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1913.

First edition of this work exploring the relationship between physical movement, dance, and beauty. Octavo, bound in full crushed purple morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, Art Nouveau stamped in blind, gilt turn-ins, all edges gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece bound in. Ten plates under printedContinue reading "Dancing, Beauty and Games."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147845

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Burgess, Anthony [William Shakespeare]

The World of William Shakespeare.

London : The Arcadia Press, 1971.

Signed limited edition of this comprehensive exploration of Shakespeare’s life, works, and lasting cultural influence, blending historical context with literary analysis to highlight his enduring legacy. Quarto, bound in full crushed red morocco by Zaehnsdorf with pictorial inlay of the Globe Theater in gilt, all edges gilt, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations and 42 colored plates. OneContinue reading "The World of William Shakespeare."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-147850

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Lee, Harper

To Kill A Mockingbird.

New York : HarperCollins, 1999.

First edition, first printing of the 40th Anniversary edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Harper Lee on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Suzanne Noli.

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-147849

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Trevanian

Shibumi.

New York : Crown Publishers, 1979.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Trevanian on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. Books signed by Trevanian are of the utmost scarcity, we have never seen another Shibumi signed.

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148176

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Mishima, Yukio

After The Banquet.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1963.

First British edition of “the biggest and most profound thing Mishima has done so far in an already distinguished career” (The New Yorker). Octavo, original cloth. Translated from the Japanese by Donald Keene. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Harder for the memory of an unforgettable interview inContinue reading "After The Banquet."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148136

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Columbus, D. Ferdinand [Christopher Columbus]

The History of the Life and Actions of Adm. Christopher Columbus, and of his Discovery of the West-Indies, Call’d the New World.

London : Awnsham and John Churchill, 1704.

First edition in English of this biography of Christopher Columbus written by his son. Folio, half-cloth, all edges marbled, paper label to front panel. Extracted from vol. II of the Churchills’ Collection of Voyages and Travels, the Italian original was first published in 1571. In near fine condition with light toning and rubbing to rear panel. An exceptional example.

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-147848

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Martin, George R.R. [Rick Berry]

The Skin Trade.

: WSFA Press, 2013.

Signed limited first edition of this award winning novella by master storyteller George R.R. Martin. Octavo, original cloth, with black and white illustrations by Rick Berry. Boldy signed by the author and artist on the second free endpaper. One of five hundred numbered copies, this is number 27. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-147754

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Fager, Charles E

Selma 1965: The March That Changed The South.

United States of America and Canada : Library of Congress, 1974.

First edition of this historical account of the march that changed America. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Friend, We crossed one bridge, Traveled for 50 miles, and gathered at a landmark. But The March continues, and now, Friend- It’s YOURContinue reading "Selma 1965: The March That Changed The South."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-141017

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Warhol, Andy; Julia Warhola

Holy Cats By Andy Warhol’s Mother.

New York : Privately Printed, 1954.

First and only edition of Julia Warhola‘s delightfully illustrated book of cats. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers over boards, illustrated with twenty off-set lithographs on various colored paper after Julia Warhol. Presentation copy, inscribed by Andy Warhol on the front free endpaper, “to inga and Miss Meow from Andy Warhols mother’s son.” In very good condition, thinContinue reading "Holy Cats By Andy Warhol’s Mother."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147827

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