Williamson, Oliver E

Markets and Hierarchies: A Study in the Internal Organizations.

New York : The Free Press, 1075.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. First editions are rare.

Bouvier, Jacqueline and Lee [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]

One Special Summer.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1974.

First edition of this delightful memoir written by the Bouvier sisters about their summer in Europe. Folio, original marbled blue paper boards, illustrated with drawings and decorations by both authors. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Lee, Robert E

Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

Lexington, Va : Boude & Miley, [1869].

Rare Reconstruction era carte-de-visite portrait of former Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee in civilian attire, boldly signed “RE Lee.” The carte-de-visite measures 2.5 inches by 4 inches with Boude & Miley’s imprint on the verso. This striking postwar portrait of Lee was captured by photographer Michael Miley of Lexington, Virginia in 1869, perhaps lessContinue reading "Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite."

Mead, Margaret

Male and Female: A Study of the Sexes in a Changing World.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1949.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, small name.

King, Jr. Martin Luther. Editor's note by Ed Clayton

The SCLC Story in Words and Pictures.

Atlanta, Georgia : Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 1964.

First edition, first printing of The SCLC Story containing one of the first appearances in print of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream Speech. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers as issued, illustrated with photographs including a full-page photograph of King, photographs of the officers, executive board, regional, and secretarial staffs of the SCLC. SignedContinue reading "The SCLC Story in Words and Pictures."

Davison, Jane and Lesley Davison. [Joan Didion]

To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In.

New York : Random House, 1994.

First edition of Jane and Lesley Davison’s timeless work. Quarto, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Lesley Davison on a bookplate adhered to the second free endpaper, “For Joan Didion. Many thanks for your encouragement. Lesley Davison.” The recipient, American journalist and novelist Joan Didion gained a reputation in the 1960s and 70s asContinue reading "To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In."

Kennedy, Eugene and Sara C. Charles. [Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne]

Authority: The Most Misunderstood Idea in America.

New York : The Free Press, 1997.

First edition of  authors’ work on power, authority, and influence. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the authors on the front free endpaper, “For John and Joan with the affectionate good wishes and, more than that, our real love – Gene and Sally.” The recipients, American journalists Joan Didion and John Gregory DunneContinue reading "Authority: The Most Misunderstood Idea in America."

Buckley, Gail Lumet

The Hornes: An American Family.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1986.

First edition of this history of the Horne dynasty, spanning eight generations. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Joan + John – With best wishes – Gail June, 1986.” The recipients, American journalists Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne met in the late 1950sContinue reading "The Hornes: An American Family."

Arnold, Katie. [Joan Didion]

Chemical Pink: A Novel of Obsession.

New York : A Tom Doherty Associates Book, 2001.

First edition of the author’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Joan – Thank you for being so generous & kind. Your support has made all the difference. Lots of love, Katie 2/19/01.” The recipient, American journalist and novelist Joan Didion gained a reputation inContinue reading "Chemical Pink: A Novel of Obsession."

Wilson, Edward O. and William H. Bossert

A Primer of Population Biology.

Stamford, CT : Sinauer Associates, Inc. Publishers, 1971.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Edward O. Wilson on the title page with a drawing of an ant. In very good condition, name to the front free endpaper. Uncommon, especially signed.

Carle, Eric

The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Cleveland : World Publishing, 1969.

First edition, first printing of Carle’s most recognizable work (with the complete number line 1-5 on the copyright page and A3450 on the rear board). Oblong quarto, original illustrated boards. Fine in a very good dust jacket price-clipped dust jacket.

Tartt, Donna

The Goldfinch.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2013.

First edition of the bestselling author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “especially for John – on Halloween – Donna Tartt.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Keith Hayes. Jacket painting: The Goldfinch (1654) by Carel Fabritius. Author photograph by BeowulfContinue reading "The Goldfinch."

Aikman, Lionelle. Foreword by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Introduction by Bruce Catton

The Living White House.

Washington, D.C : White House Historical Association with the cooperation of the National Geographic Society Special Publications Division, 1966.

First edition of this beautiful pictorial history of the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated with numerous full page color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the President Johnson, “To Edward Dahut-with appreciation Lyndon B. Johnson.” The recipient, Edward Dahut was  the CEO of BronziniContinue reading "The Living White House."

Dumas, Alexandre

The Borgias.

London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1911.

Finely bound edition of Dumas’ classic work. Octavo, bound in full red morocco gilt by Bumpus, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, gilt tooling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, inner dentelles. In near fine condition.

Woolf, Virginia

The Years.

London : Hogarth Press, 1937.

First edition of the most successful of Woolf’s later novels, often viewed as her masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, gilt signature to the front panel, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. InContinue reading "The Years."

Noyce, Wilfrid; Foreword by Sir John Hunt

South Col: One Man’s Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1954.

First edition of Noyce’s firsthand account of the ascent of South Col. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photogravures and maps including frontispiece. Foreword by Sir John Hunt. Signed by 1953 Mount Everest British expedition member George Band on the title page. George Christopher Band George was the youngest climber on the 1953 BritishContinue reading "South Col: One Man’s Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953."

Yalom, Irvin D

When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession.

New York : Basic Books, 1992.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Linda with best wishes Irvin D. Yalom.” Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design and illustration by Honi Werner.

Adams, Douglas

The Hitch Hiker’s Guide To the Galaxy. [Hitchhiker’s]

London : PAN, 1979.

First British edition of this modern classic, preceding the hardcover edition. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Douglas Adams in a contemporary hand on the front pastedown. In fine condition. Housed in a custom clamshell box. A very sharp example, rare and desirable signed; this is the first example we have seen.

Gluck, Louise

The House on Marshland.

New York : The Ecco Press, 1975.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s second book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Larry Louise Gluck.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Loretta Li.

Churchill, Winston Spencer

London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.

London : Longmans, Green, 1900.

First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, in original cloth, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In very good condition, owner’s small name. A nice example.

Adams, Henry [Editor].

Documents Relating to New-England Federalism. 1800-1815.

Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1877.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s work on the rise of Federalism in 19th century New England. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the month of publication, “With the respects of Henry Adams For Mr. Corcoran’s birthday Dec. 1877.” The recipient, William Wilson Corcoran,Continue reading "Documents Relating to New-England Federalism. 1800-1815."

Select Poetry. Chiefly on Subjects Connected with Religion. [Fore-Edge Painting].

London : Printed for L. B. Seeley and Son, 1825.

Finely bound poetry collection decorated with a concealed fore-edge painting. 18mo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, decorated with a concealed fore-edge painting. In very good condition.

Lefevre, Edwin

Simonetta.

New York : George H. Doran Company, 1919.

First edition of this work by the author of Reminisces of a Stock Operator. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with chipping to the spine. We have never seen another example in the dust jacket.

Burns, Robert

The Complete Works of Robert Burns.

London : Blackie, 1888.

The works of Robert Burns, finely bound. Octavo, 5 volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated throughout. Edited by Charles Annandale. In near condition. An exceptional set.