Peterson, Roger Tory

Field Guide to the Birds: Giving Field Marks of All Species Found in Eastern North America.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1934.

First edition, third state with the date on the copyright page of Peterson’s first book. Octavo, original green pebbled cloth, illustrated with 4 color plates with printed overlays, 32 monochrome plates. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Claire Kelly, charmer of serpents – why not try the birds? – Roger T. PetersonContinue reading "Field Guide to the Birds: Giving Field Marks of All Species Found in Eastern North America."

Murad Tobacco

International Tobacco Silk Collection.

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Rare collection of Tobacco Silks decorated with a variety of international flags and university pennants. 35 flags in total, countries represented include Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Chile, Scotland, San Domingo, and the United States. University pennants include Yale, Pennsylvania, Harvard, and Missouri. In fine condition. A bright and unique collection.

Dietrich, Marlene. [Joe DiMaggio]

Marlene Dietrich Autograph Note Signed to Joe DiMaggio.

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Rare autograph note signed by German-American actress Marlene Dietrich to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. The note accompanied an 18-page Astrological Horoscope report by Hollywood astrologer Carroll Righter which Dietrich arranged to have made for DiMaggio. Signed by Righter at the conclusion of the report and with an additional inscription by Dietrich which reads, “M. RighterContinue reading "Marlene Dietrich Autograph Note Signed to Joe DiMaggio."

O'Connor, Sandra Day and Dan Quayle

Sandra Day O’Connor and Dan Quayle Signed Photograph.

January 20, 1989.

Rare original photograph of Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor administering the vice presidential oath of office to Dan Quayle. Signed by Sandra Day O’Connor and inscribed by Dan Quayle, “Rami Lasman With Best Wishes – Dan Quayle.” In fine condition.

Eliot, George

The Works of George Eliot [Including Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda].

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1908.

Large paper edition of the works of George Eliot, with an autographed signed letter tipped in. Octavo, 25 volumes, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, elaborate tooling to the front and rear panels, raised gilt bands, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, elaborately illustrated withContinue reading "The Works of George Eliot [Including Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda]."

Holstein, Anna Morris

Three Years in Field Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott & Co, 1867.

First edition of Anna Morris Holstein’s “perceptive reminiscences [of] the decidedly unglamorous side of war with the Army of the Potomac” (Nevins II, 128). Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Mrs. David Haines From Anna M. Holstein Nov 15th 1886.” TheContinue reading "Three Years in Field Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac."

Goleman, Daniel

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ.

New York : Bantam Books, 1995.

First edition of Goleman’s classic work on the implications of emotional intelligence on society. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “For James Daydreams incubate discovery D. Goleman.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Frank Ward.

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

Poems on Slavery.

Cambridge : John Owen, 1842.

First edition of Longfellow’s collection of poems published in support of the United States anti-slavery efforts. Small octavo, bound in full pebbled morocco by Bradstreet’s with gilt titles and raised bands to the spine, inner dentelles. Presentation copy, inscribed by Longfellow on the half-title page, “Rev. R. C. Waterston from the Author.” The recipient, ReverendContinue reading "Poems on Slavery."

Tennyson, Lord Alfred

The Cup and The Falcon.

London : Macmillan and Co, 1884.

First edition of this collection of two Tennyson plays. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Frederick & Jane Locker from Tennyson.” Tennyson has also inscribed seven lines of verse from the original manuscript of The Cup on pages 80 and 81, insertedContinue reading "The Cup and The Falcon."

Presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty

Final Drafts of the Mandates For Mesopotamia and Palestine: For the Approval of the Council of the League of Nations.

London : His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1921.

Rare collection of original documents relating to the Palestine Question 1917-1947. Octavos, 3 volumes, unbound. Scarce and desirable.

Kneeland, Samuel

The Wonders of the Yosemite Valley, and of California.

Boston : Alexander Moore, 1871.

First edition of Kneeland’s historic guide to Yosemite; “one of the better early guide books to the Yosemite Valley” (Cowan, 333). Quarto, bound in full dark blue morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, illustrated with 10 tissue-guarded mounted albumen photographs by John P. Soule. In near fine condition.

Hicks, J.R. [John]

The Theory of Wages.

London : Macmillan & Company, 1932.

First edition of this classic microeconomic statement of wage determination in competitive markets and major contribution to economic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to the British economist Lionel Charles Robbins, head of economics at the London School of Economics on the front free endpaper, “Lionel Robbins without whom how littleContinue reading "The Theory of Wages."

Barton, Lucy

Historic Costume for the Stage.

London : Adam and Charles Black, 1957.

First edition of Barton’s best-known work. Quarto, bound in full morocco by Asprey with gilt titles and raised gilt bands to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Illustrated with 76 pages of drawings by David Sarvis including tissue-guarded frontispiece in color. In fine condition.Continue reading "Historic Costume for the Stage."

Dick, Philip K

A Scanner Darkly.

New York : Doubleday and Company, 1977.

First edition of one of the author’s best-known works. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Philip K. Dick on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by the Quays. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Rare and desirable signed.

Veblen, Thorstein

The Theory of Business Enterprise.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904.

First edition of Veblen’s second book, a seminal work in economics. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Uncommon in this condition.

Boorstin, Daniel J

The Daniel J. Boorstin Reader.

New York : The Modern Library, 1995.

First edition of this compilation of the works of Daniel Boorstin. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Ray Grinold from Danel J. Boorstin.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Introduction by Roderick MacLeish.

Gann, William Delbert [W.D.]

45 Years In Wall Street.

Miami, FL : W.D. Gann Publishing, 1949.

First edition of Gann’s classic 45 Years in Wall Street. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Gann. In near fine condition, with a remnant of the rare original dust jacket.

Popper, Karl

Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge.

London : Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1965.

Second edition of this major work by Popper. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lionel, the most generously appreciative of readers from Karl June 1965.” The recipient Lionel Robbins was a prominent member of the economics department at the London School of Economics and a closeContinue reading "Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge."

Bernstein, Carl & Bob Woodward. [Benjamin Bradlee George H.W. Bush, Henry Kissinger and Alexander Butterfield]

All The President’s Men.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1974.

First edition of this groundbreaking work in American journalism. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated. Signed by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on the title page. Additionally signed by President George H.W. Bush, editor Ben Bradlee, Henry Kissinger and Alexander Butterfield. George W. Bush wrote in 41 Portrait of My Father, regarding The Watergate Scandal, “TheContinue reading "All The President’s Men."

Borg, Marcus & Wright, N.T

The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions.

San Francisco : Harper Collins, 1999.

First edition of this work by theologians Borg and Wright. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Borg on the front free endpaper prior to publication, “Dec. ’98 To Maren, From one who knows yours parents, and with best wishes. Marcus Borg.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

1910 Unique Study of the Engineering and Design of Coal Mines, 19 pp. Blue Prints, Five Original Photographs.

1910.

On 13 x 8.5 inch blueprint sheets, riveted together at top, 19 blue print sheets and 5 mounted and captioned photos. The sheets are surveys of different collieries and mines, with examples from existing places: Pittston, PA, Georges Creek, MA, long wall mining at the Eileen Mine in Grundy County, IL, conveyor arrangements at Vintondale,Continue reading "1910 Unique Study of the Engineering and Design of Coal Mines, 19 pp. Blue Prints, Five Original Photographs."

Faulkner, William

Knight’s Gambit.

New York : Random House, 1949.

First edition of this short story collection by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Review copy with the slip laid in, fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by E.McKnight Kauffer. A very nice example.

Yezierska, Anzia

Hungry Hearts.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920.

First edition of Anzia Yezierska’s rare first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. and Mrs. Love appreciatively yours Anzia Yezierska.” With an autographed letter signed from Yezierska tipped to the pastedown, dated February 25, 1921 on Metro-Goldwyn stationary, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. LoveContinue reading "Hungry Hearts."

Dickens, Charles

A Curious Dance Round a Curious Tree.

London : St. Lukes Hospital, 1860.

First edition, first issue of Charles Dickens’ article on Saint Luke’s Hospital “for the gratuitous treatment of the insane poor.” Octavo, loosely bound in wrappers. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom full morocco and chemise pull-off box. Rare.

Eddy, Mary Baker

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Boston : Published by the Author, 1886.

Early printing of the central text of the Christian Science which continues to rank as a best-seller to this day. Octavo, bound in contemporary three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper in theContinue reading "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

Johnson, Crockett

Harold’s Circus: An Astounding, Colossal, Purple Crayon Event!

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1959.

First edition of the fifth book in the author’s beloved series. 16mo, original cloth, illustrated. Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Scarce.

Machiavelli, Niccolo. Illustrated by Claude Durrens

La Mandragore: Comedie en Cinq Actes de Machiavel Gentilhomme Florentin. (The Mandrake).

: Soixante-Dix_Sept Bibliophiles, .

Soixante-Dix-Sept signed limited edition of Machiavelli’s classic comedy, The Mandrake. Folio, loose leaves as issued, illustrated with 12 original lithographs by Claude Durrens, additional suite of lithographs in rear. One of only 77 copies signed by the artist on the colophon. In very good condition. housed in the original one quarter morocco and chemise slipContinue reading "La Mandragore: Comedie en Cinq Actes de Machiavel Gentilhomme Florentin. (The Mandrake)."

Head, Richard and Francis Kirkman

The English Rogue Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, a Witty Extravagant: Being a Complete History of the Most Eminent Cheats of Both Sexes.

London : George Routledge & Sons, Ltd, 1928.

Finely bound example of Head’s famous satirical autobiography. Quarto, bound in full tree calf with green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, illustrated with plates after the originals. In very good condition. Stamp to the half-title page.

Wise, Isaac Mayer

The Combat of the People; or Hillel and Herod: A Historical Romance of The Time of Herod I.

Cincinnati : Bloch & Co, 1859.

First edition of American Reform Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise’s historical account of the era of Herod I. Octavo, contemporary cloth over boards, lacking the front free endpaper, library bookplate to the front pastedown, later collector’s stamps to the title page, with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. In good condition. Rare.

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal.

Wilmington : Delaware Evening Journal, July 21, 1969.

Rare original Delaware Evening Journal featuring the headline “Eagle Jets Safely Off Moon; In Orbit for Rendezvous”, a front page article on the Apollo 11 moon landing, and large photograph of Neil Armstrong collecting dirt on the lunar surface. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong on his photograph. Below the headline is Armstrong’s famous quote, “That’sContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal."

Tilden, William

William Tilden Photograph Signed.

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Rare photograph of American tennis legend William Tilden. Boldly signed by Tilden, “Wm T. Tilden 2nd.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

Aldous, H. Graham

The Beer Duty.

London : Privately Printed, c. 1901.

First edition of this collection of discussions and charts analyzing the effects of taxation on the beer trade in early 20th century England, in the midst of the Temperance Movement. Octavo, original leatherette covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, all edges marbled, illustrated with charts, tables and graphs including a diagram showing theContinue reading "The Beer Duty."

Bellow, Saul

Humboldt’s Gift.

New York : The Viking Press, 1975.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz — the homage of letters to justice Best wishes Saul Bellow June 3 1982.” The recipient Abraham Marovitz was a famed Chicago attorney and long-time powerful United States District Court judge. BothContinue reading "Humboldt’s Gift."

Quennell, Peter

Vladimir Nabokov: A Tribute.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1980.

First edition of this tribute to Nabokov. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Edited by Peter Quennell. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Byrd, Richard E

Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of polar aviator Richard E. Byrd. Inscribed by Byrd, “May 9, 1926 To Cornelius C. Greenway with best wishes R.E. Byrd.” Additionally signed by him, “May 9, 1926 R.E. Byrd” and dated a third time, “Nov. 28, 1929.” The recipient, Cornelius C. Greenway, was a Dutch-American Universalist minister and eminentContinue reading "Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph."

Rosen, Michael; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

London : Walker Books, 1989.

First edition of this modern children’s classic. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Rosen on the title page, “Hello Eileen Michael Rosen was here Oct 4 1996.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Rare and desirable signed.

Miller, Merton H. and Charles M. Upton

Macroeconomics: A Neoclassical Introduction.

Homewood, Il : Richard D. Irwin, Inc, 1974.

First edition of this landmark text in modern macroeconimics. Octavo, original blue cloth. In fine condition.

Bellow, Saul

The Victim.

New York : The Vanguard Press, 1947.

First edition of the author’s second book. Octavo, original black cloth. In near fine condition. A Burgess 99 title.

Smith, Lillian; Illustrated by Constance McMillan

Memory of a Large Christmas.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1962.

First edition of this “beautifully written book which should be read by families at Christmas time as Dickens’ Christmas Carol used to be” (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to George Plimpton, “ForGeorge- who owe still owes me a love letter-Continue reading "Memory of a Large Christmas."

Vassilikos, Vassilis

Z.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.

First American edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Matthew with my love, Vassilis Vassilikos 5.05.01.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket that shows very light wear. Jacket design by Enrico Arno. Translated from the Greek by MarilynContinue reading "Z."

Rothchild, John

A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor.

New York : Viking, 1988.

First edition of “the funniest book about investing ever written” (New York Post). Octavo, original half coth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Dear John, If I’ve inspired you, now you’ve inspired me. Best wishes, John Rothchild.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. Jacket illustration byContinue reading "A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor."

Clinton, Bill. (William Rehnquist and Byron White)

President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program.

Washington, D.C : Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, 1993.

Original program for the ceremonies held at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore on January 20th 1993. Octavo, original wrappers with the gold Presidential seal to the front panel. Signed on the front panel by William Rehnquist who administered the oath of office to President Clinton and Byron White whoContinue reading "President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program."

Davis, Philip J. and Reuben Hersh

The Mathematical Experience.

Boston : Birkhauser , 1981.

First edition of the authors’ classic introduction to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities, which went on to win the National Book Award. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “For McAllister Hull from Reuben Hersh and from Philip J. Davis.” TheContinue reading "The Mathematical Experience."

Wilde, Oscar

An Ideal Husband.

London : Leonard Smithers and Co, 1899.

First signed limited edition of Wilde’s classic comedic stage play. Octavo, original lavender publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt flourishes to the spine and front panel. One of 100 large paper copies signed by Oscar Wilde, this is number 85. In near fine condition with a touch of toning. Housed inContinue reading "An Ideal Husband."

Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau; Illustrations by Ann Arnold

Fanny in France: Travel Adventures of a Chef’s Daughter, with Recipes.

New York : The Viking Press, 2016.

First edition of this work for anyone who loves France, food and adventure. Quarto, illustrated boards, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alexis with love, Alice Waters.” Fine in a fine dust jacket, gift inscription on the verso of the front free endpaper. Illustrated by Ann Arnold.

Graham, Benjamin and Spencer B. Meredith

The Interpretation of Financial Statements.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937.

First edition with the statement of first edition on the copyright page of this classic in understanding balance sheets. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Written in collaboration of Harold T. Johnson, Birl E. Shultz, Albert P. Squier, Belmont Towbin and Eric C. Vance. First printings are exceptionally scarce.

Block, Herbert

Herblock Special Report.

New York : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1974.

First edition of this work by the cartoonist. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Jeff Cohen with best wishes of Herb Block.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Bob Antler.

O'Neill, Eugene

All God’s Chillun Got Wings and Welded.

New York : Boni and Liveright, 1927.

First edition of this collection of two of O’Neill’s expressionist plays, including one of his most controversial. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Eugene O’Neill on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.