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Kelly, Scott with Margaret Lazarus Dean. [Chip Kidd]

Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

First edition of the famed astronaut’s stunning memoir. Octavo, original cloth, with 24 pages of full-color photographs. Boldly signed by Scott Kelly on the title page. Additionally signed three times by dust jacket illustrator Chip Kidd on the front panel of the dust jacket, on the title page, and rear flap of the dust jacket.Continue reading "Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149530

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Cook, Steven A. [Madeleine Albright]

The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.

First edition of this historical account of Egypt in the modern era. Octavo, original publisher’s black boards, illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author, ‘To Secretary Albright – With admiration & respect. Enjoy! – Steven’. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright, was the first woman to serve as theContinue reading "The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147351

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Graham, Benjamin & David L. Dodd [Burt Malkiel]

Security Analysis: Principles and Technique.

New York : Whittlesey House/ McGraw Hill, 1940.

The second edition of this classic work. Octavo, original black cloth. Lengthily signed by legendary author and investor Burton Malkiel on the front free endpaper, “Ben Graham came to believe in Index Funds Burt Malkiel.” Malkiel is an economist, financial executive, and writer most noted for his classic finance book A Random Walk Down Wall Street. InContinue reading "Security Analysis: Principles and Technique."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148988

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Shirer, William L

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1960.

Early printing of “one of the most important works of history of our time” (Orville Prescott, New York Times). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Boldly signed by William L. Shirer on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Brownjohn, Chermayeff and Geismar. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148990

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Herlihy, James Leo. [Eva Marie Saint]

All Fall Down.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1960.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1962 film directed by John Frankenheimer with the screenplay adapted by playwright William Inge starring Eva Marie Saint and Warren Beatty. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed, “To John- All my wishes for the best in life: Love and work, And peace in both. Love,Continue reading "All Fall Down."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147761

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First Edition of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire; Signed by J. K. Rowling

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London : Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147802

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Dickens, Charles

The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1844.

First edition, later printing of the last of Dickens’ picaresque novels. Octavo, half calf bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, frontispiece with an additional illustrated title page, all edges sprayed green, with black and white illustrations by Phiz. In very goodContinue reading "The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147694

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Bogle, John C. [Burton Malkiel]

Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor; John Bogle on Investing: The First 50 Years; Character Counts: The Creation and Building of The Vanguard Group; The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism; The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns; Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition; Don’t Count on it!: Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, “Mutual” Funds, Indexing, Entrepreneurship, Idealism, and Heroes; The Clash of the Cultures: Investment vs. Speculation; Stay the Course: The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution.

New York: McGraw Hill and Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1994-2019.

Complete first edition collection of every book published by the Chairman of the Vanguard Group, all but one volume signed or inscribed by him and signed by legendary investor and author of A Random Walk On Wall Street Burton Malkiel. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth and half cloth. The collection contains: Bogle On MutualContinue reading "Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor; John Bogle on Investing: The First 50 Years; Character Counts: The Creation and Building of The Vanguard Group; The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism; The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns; Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition; Don’t Count on it!: Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, “Mutual” Funds, Indexing, Entrepreneurship, Idealism, and Heroes; The Clash of the Cultures: Investment vs. Speculation; Stay the Course: The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-143557

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Eliot, George

Felix Holt: The Radical.

Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons, 1866.

First editions of this classic work. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth, half-title to each volume, 4 pp publisher’s ads at rear of volume 3. Publisher’s orange-brown cloth, spines lettered in gilt, yellow endleaves. A mixed set, volume 1 Carter variant A, volumes 2 and 3 Carter variant B. In fine condition. Housed in a customContinue reading "Felix Holt: The Radical."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148184

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James, Henry

The Portrait of a Lady.

London : Macmillan and Co, 1881.

First edition, first issue, one of only 750 copies of the last and most accomplished work of fiction during James’ apprentice years. Octavo, three volumes, bound in three quarters morrocco over marbled boards, spines lettered in gilt. In very good condition, bookplates to the front pastedown. Rare.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148186

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McCarthy, Cormac

Blood Meridian or The Evening Redness in the West.

New York : Random House, 1985.

First edition of Cormac McCarthy’s fifth novel, widely considered his masterpiece and among the greatest novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Anne With Love Cormac.” The recipient, Anne DeLisle was McCarthy’s second wife. McCarthy published his debut novel, The OrchardContinue reading "Blood Meridian or The Evening Redness in the West."

$55,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149734

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Browning, Robert

Dramatic Idyls.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1879 & 1880.

First edition of this classic work by Robert Browning exploring dramatic monologue and narrative poetry, inscribed by Browning in each volume. Octodecimo, two volumes, bound in full levant morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, triple gilt ruling to boards, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, doubluresContinue reading "Dramatic Idyls."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147760

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Westby, Kiri; [Madeleine Albright]

Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir.

Nashville : Post Hill Press, 2020.

First edition of this outstanding account of stalwart bravery from inside China’s interrogation rooms. Octavo, original scarlet boards, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Madam Albright, I have long been a fan and a studentContinue reading "Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147374

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First edition of Christo et Jeanne-Claude's Barils, Barrels; From the Library of Madeleine Albright

Christo et Jeanne-Claude [Madeleine K. Albright]

Barils, Barrels Christo et Jeanne-Claude.

Saint-Paul de Vence : Fondation Maeght, 2016.

First edition of this striking, bold, photography work done by Christo et Jeanne-Claude. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy inscribed by the author “Madame For Madeleine with love August 30, 2016 NY.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President BillContinue reading "Barils, Barrels Christo et Jeanne-Claude."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-149052

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Machiavelli, Niccolò

The Florentine History in VIII Books.

London : Printed for Charles Harper, and John Amery, 1674.

Rare second edition in English of Machiavelli’s Florentine History, the first edition to appear after Thomas Bedingfield’s version in 1595. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label, raised bands. In near fine condition with occasional spotting. Scarce in commerce.

$9,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148998

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Vanderbilt, Amy [Drawings by Andy Warhol]

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette: A Guide To Gracious Living.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1952.

First edition of this classic work, with early drawings by Andy Warhol. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Happy Entertaining! Amy Vanderbilt.” Illustrated by Fred McCarroll, Mary Suzuki and Andrew Warhol. Near fine in a good slipcase. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148189

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Eliot, T.S

The Cocktail Party.

London : Faber and Faber Ltd, 1950.

First edition of the most popular of Eliot’s seven plays published during his lifetime. First issue with “here” for “her” on page 29, line 1. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author before publication on the front free endpaper, “To Christopher Sykes With the author’s humble compliments. T.S. Eliot 27.II.50.” The recipient, ChristopherContinue reading "The Cocktail Party."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148139

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Bunyan, John

The Holy War, made by Shaddai upon Diabolus.

London : Printed for Dorman Newman and Benjamin Alsop, 1682.

Exceptionally rare first edition of this allegorical epic, which Macaulay said “if The Pilgrim’s Progress had not been written, The Holy War would have been the greatest English allegory” (Cambridge History of English Literature). Octavo, engraved portrait frontispiece by R. White. In very good condition, final advertisement leaf present, sig.B damp-stained at lower outer corners, cornerContinue reading "The Holy War, made by Shaddai upon Diabolus."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148135

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Paulson Jr., Henry M. [Madeleine K. Albright]

Dealing With China: An Insider Unmasks The New Economic Superpower.

New York : Twelve/Grand Central Publishing, 2015.

First edition of Paulson’s economic comparison between America and China. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author in the year of publication on the title page, “3/19/15 Madeleine, I love working with you. With great admiration, Henry.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman toContinue reading "Dealing With China: An Insider Unmasks The New Economic Superpower."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148449

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Ghattas, Kim [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power.

New York : Henry Holt Company, 2013.

First edition of the compelling account of Hillary Clinton’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author on the half-title page, “Madame Secretary, I spent a lot of time reading your book about your time at the State Department while writing myContinue reading "The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149056

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Johnson, Samuel

A Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, In the Year 1774.

London : Printed for Robert Jennings, 1816.

First edition of Samuel Johnson’s diary of a trip to Wales in July-August of 1774, which was later incorporated into various editions of Boswell’s ‘Life of Johnson’. Octavo, original half-cloth, two engraved facsimile plates of Johnson‘s handwriting, errata slip tipped in at rear. In very good condition. Housed in a custom folding chemise and halfContinue reading "A Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, In the Year 1774."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147758

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Browning, Robert

The Ring and The Book.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1869.

First edition of Robert Browning’s greatest work. Octodecimo, four volumes, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spines in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Robert Browning wishesContinue reading "The Ring and The Book."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147757

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Dickey, Lisa [Madeleine K. Albright]

Bears in the Streets: Three Journey’s Across A Changing Russia.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017.

First edition of this fascinating journey to change Russia. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Madeleine-Thank you so much for your support of the book! Lisa Dickey” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as theContinue reading "Bears in the Streets: Three Journey’s Across A Changing Russia."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149085

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Radelet, Steven [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Great Surge: The Ascent Of the Developing World.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015.

First edition of this remarkable examination of the progress made by many developing countries. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “Professor Albright- thanks for all you have done, and continue to do, to make the world a better place. Best, Steven Radelet.” The recipient, Madeleine K. AlbrightContinue reading "The Great Surge: The Ascent Of the Developing World."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149057

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