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Harte, Bret and Mark Twain. [Samuel L. Clemens]

Sketches of the Sixties: Being Forgotten Material Now Collected for the First time from The Californian 1864-67.

San Francisco : John Howell, 1927.

Second edition of the compiled uncollected materials of Twain and Harte from The Californian. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raise gilt bands, pictorial endpapers, gilt topstain, frontispiece of page one of the first number of The Californian, illustrated. From the library ofContinue reading "Sketches of the Sixties: Being Forgotten Material Now Collected for the First time from The Californian 1864-67."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-127607

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[Seeley, Emma Louise]

Belt and Spur: Stories of the Knights of the Middle Ages from the Old Chronicles. [Fore-Edge Painting].

London : Seeley, Jackson, & Halliday, 1883.

Finely bound example of this classic on Knights and the Middle Ages. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, inner dentelles, illustrated with six illuminations, all edges gilt. With a disappearing fore-edge painting which reveals a jousting scene. In near fine condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-131780

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Nabokov, Vladimir

Bend Sinister.

London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1960.

First British edition of Nabokov’s first novel written in America. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket with toning to the spine. Jacket design by Eric Ayers.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-133254

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Fleming, Ian

From Russia, With Love.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1957.

First edition, first state of the fifth James Bond novel and what Fleming considered one of his best books and listed in Life magazine as one of US President John F. Kennedy’s top ten favorite books. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt rose and gun emblem to the front panel. PresentationContinue reading "From Russia, With Love."

$48,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131400

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[Luthuli, Albert; Leon Levy; Monty Naiker; Jimmy Laguma; Pieter Beyleveld

The Freedom Charter of South Africa Signed Broadside.

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Rare printed broadside of The Freedom Charter which Nelson Mandela stated “captured the hopes and dreams of the people and acted as a blueprint for the liberation struggle and the future of the nation”; signed by the five adoptive Chairmen. One page, typescript, the broadside is signed by Albert Luthuli (President of the African NationalContinue reading "The Freedom Charter of South Africa Signed Broadside."

$45,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131339

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Curtius Rufus, Quintus

De Rebus Alexandri Magni, Cum Commentario Perpetuo & Indice Absolutissimo Samuelis Pitisci. [History of Alexander the Great].

Utrecht : Apud Franciscum Halma, 1685.

Rare 17th century printing of Rufus’ celebrated history of Alexander the Great. Octavo, bound in full vellum, with engraved title, folding map and 9 engraved plates (some folding) depicting the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a view of the ancient city, and a folding map of Alexander’s domain. In very good condition. Period ownership inscription.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131499

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Turner, Frederick. [Elaine Steinbeck]

Spirit of Place: The Making of an American Literary Landscape.

San Francisco : Sierra Club Books, 1989.

First edition of the award-winning author’s work on the great American novelists; from the library of Elaine Steinbeck. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Elaine Steinbeck – such a pleasure to meet & talk with – Sincerely, Frederick Turner.” With the original typed transmittal letter signed by Turner andContinue reading "Spirit of Place: The Making of an American Literary Landscape."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-131433

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Godwin, Peter [Peter Matthiessen]

The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

First edition of this “important book detailing the violent realities, the grotesque injustices, the hunger, the sadness, and a portrait of Mugabe” (Paul Theroux). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Peter Godwin on the title page. From the library of National Book Award-winning author Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Very goodContinue reading "The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-139495

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Webber, Andrew Lloyd

Evita.

1979.

First edition of the musical score from the 1979 Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated title page. Association copy, inscribed by Mathilde Pincus of Chelsea Music on the second free endpaper to Andrew Lloyd Webber, “To Andrew Lloyd Webber: This is our way of showing our greatContinue reading "Evita."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-130419

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Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale of Young People of All Ages.

Leipzig : Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1881.

First Tauchnitz edition of Twain’s first attempt at historical fiction, first published in Canada in 1881. 12mo, 2 volumes bound into one in half cloth over marbled boards. From the library of American journalist William Safire with his bookplate to the pastedown. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. HeContinue reading "The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale of Young People of All Ages."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-135741

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Mishima, Yukio

Five Modern Nō Plays.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1957.

First edition in English of the author’s collection of five Nō plays. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated wit ten photographs in half tone. Translated, with am introduction by Donald Keene. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Belle Spewack with the author’s best wishes Yukio Mishima Feb. 1966 Tokyo.” TheContinue reading "Five Modern Nō Plays."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138221

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Taylor, Thomas. [Plato]

The Works of Plato, Viz. His Fifty-Five Dialogues, and Twelve Epistles, Translated From the Greek; Nine of the Dialogues by the Late Floyer Sydenham, and the Remainder by Thomas Taylor: With Occasional Annotations on the Nine Dialogues Translated by Sydenham, and Copious Notes, by the Latter Translator.

London : Printed for Thomas Taylor, By R. Wilks, Chancery-Lane, 1804.

First edition of the first complete English translation of the works of Plato. Quarto, five volumes bound in full pebbled cloth retaining contemporary black morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, half-titles, engraved frontispiece to volume I. In the words of the Prometheus Trust, “Taylor’s Works of Plato, has two outstanding features which make it anContinue reading "The Works of Plato, Viz. His Fifty-Five Dialogues, and Twelve Epistles, Translated From the Greek; Nine of the Dialogues by the Late Floyer Sydenham, and the Remainder by Thomas Taylor: With Occasional Annotations on the Nine Dialogues Translated by Sydenham, and Copious Notes, by the Latter Translator."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131256

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Knight, Maxwell. Illustrated by David Corwell [John le Carre]

Talking Birds.

London : G. Belll & Sons, Ltd, 1961.

First edition of Knight’s work on the varying capabilities of talking birds; illustrated by David Cornwell (John le Carre) and one of his earliest appearances in print. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by David Corwell. Signed by him on the title page with both his real and pen name, “David Cornwell x x a.k.a. John leContinue reading "Talking Birds."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-131508

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MacLeish, Archibald

J.B. A Play in Verse by Archibald MacLeish.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic play. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by Archibald MacLeish on the front free endpaper. In fine condition. Title page by Ismar David.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-131799

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Dickens, Charles

Dombey and Son.

London : Bradbury and Evans, 1848.

First edition in book form of Dickens’ novel of “Pride,” with 40 etchings by Hablôt Knight Browne (“Phiz”). Octavo, bound in original cloth. With 40 engraved plates including frontispiece and engraved title by H. K. Browne. In very good condition. A nice example.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-131468

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Samuelson, Paul A

Paul A. Samuelson Signed Photograph.

1970.

Original photograph of Nobel Prize-winning economist. Signed by the author in the year of his being awarded the prize seated next to the moderator of Meet the Press Lawrence E. Spivak from December 20, 1970, “For Larry Spivak, Paul A. Samuelson, December 1970.” In fine condition.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-131396

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Scarce complete First edition, first issue of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities; in the original monthly parts; with three variant issues of part 1

Dickens, Charles

A Tale of Two Cities.

London : Chapman and Hall, June-December 1859.

First edition, first issue of one of Dickens’ most enduring works, with p.213 in part 7/8 mispaginated “113”, and signature mark ‘b’ present on List of Plates at end, etched frontispiece, additional title and 14 plates by “Phiz” (Hablot K. Browne). Octavo, original blue-green wrappers. Complete with all the advertisements called for by Hatton &Continue reading "A Tale of Two Cities."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131460

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Connery, Sean. [Ian Fleming]

Sean Connery Signed James Bond Photograph.

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Black and white photograph of Sean Connery posing as James Bond, signed by him. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. A striking portrait of the great James Bond actor.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-131900

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Hamsun, Knut

Vagabonds.

London : Cassell and Company, Limited, 1931.

First English edition of the first novel in the Nobel Prize-winning author’s “August” trilogy—Hamsun’s magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Mr. B. A. Abel with thanks! Knut Hamsun Norholm 15 Mars. 1931.” Near fine in the rare original dust jacketContinue reading "Vagabonds."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-131407

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Campbell, Donald

Donald Campbell Signed Bluebird K7 Photograph.

[1960].

Sepia-tone photograph of the water speed record-breaking Bluebird K7 at speed inscribed by pilot Donald Campbell, “To G.M. Williams With best wishes from Donald Campbell.” The recipient, Gwynn Mathews Williams, owned the Waterhead Filling Station on Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England where several water speed records were broken, from 1953 until theContinue reading "Donald Campbell Signed Bluebird K7 Photograph."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-131544

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King-Smith, Dick

The Sheep-Pig.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1983.

First edition, first issue of the basis for the Oscar-winning film ‘Babe’. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Mary Rayner. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With best wishes – Dick King-Smith.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Mary Rayner. Rare and desirable signed.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131618

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Mishima, Yukio

The Sound of Waves.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1956.

First edition in English, preceding the British first by one year of “this classic work, its action might take place at any point across a thousand years” (The New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Dorothy Norman with the author’s best wishes Yukio Mishima atContinue reading "The Sound of Waves."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131297

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Updike, John

Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; Rabbit At Rest; Licks of Love.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1960-2000.

First editions of each volume in the Rabbit quartet. Octavos, 5 volumes, original half cloth. Each volume is near fine to fine in very good to near fine dust jackets.

$800.00

Item Number: RRB-131226

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Milton, John. Edited by Sir Egerton Brydges, Bart

The Poetical Works of John Milton.

Boston : Phillips, Sampson, 1857.

Finely bound example of this compilation of Milton’s poetical works. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, all edges gilt, illustrated with engraved plates. In near fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-131221

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