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Raptis Rare Books maintains an extensive collection of rare and first-edition books from a variety of authors and publishers. Navigate through our full selection of first-editions below to find a particular item you're looking for, ask a question, or order online today!

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Fuller, R. Buckminster

Nine Chains to the Moon.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1938.

First edition of Fuller’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his sister on the front pastedown, “To Rog and K With dearest love Bucky.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An exceptional association.

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124952
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Conrad, Joseph

The Collected Works of Joseph Conrad. [Almayer’s Folly, An Outcast of the Islands, The Nigger of “Narcissus”, Tales of Unrest, Lord Jim, The Inheritors, Youth: and Two Other Stories, Romance, Typhoon and Other Stories, Nostromo, The Mirror of the Sea, The Secret Agent, A Set of Six, Under Western Eyes, Some Reminiscences, ‘Twist Land & Sea Tales, Chance, Victory, Within the Tides, The Shadow Line, The Arrow of Gold, On Day More, The Rescue].

London : William Heinemann, 1921.

Signed limited edition of the complete works of the writings of Joseph Conrad, one of 780 copies. Octavo, 20 volumes, original cloth. Signed by Joseph Conrad on the limitation page of volume one. In near fine condition.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-129488
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Victoria, Queen

Queen Victoria Royal Military Appointment Signed.

1898.

Rare large format Royal Military Appointment signed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. One vellum leaf, partially printed. The document is dated 9th April 1898 and appoints Francis Duncombe Astley-Russell to the position of Quarter Master in Her Majesty’s Land Forces. Boldly signed by Queen Victoria in the upper right corner, “Victoria R.” Retaining the blue RoyalContinue reading "Queen Victoria Royal Military Appointment Signed."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124088
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Durrell, Lawrence

Clea.

London : Faber & Faber , 1969.

First edition of the author’s final novel in his classic Alexandria Quartet. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Inscribed for Lewis Lawrence Durrell.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-124897
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Whyte, Michael

Great Comic Cats.

San Francisco : Pomegranate, 2001.

Signed limited edition of this work, one of 100 numbered and signed copies, this is number 10 signed by Michael Whyte. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-127182
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Rand, Ayn

The Fountainhead.

Indianapolis and New York : The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1962.

Later printing of Rands’s breakthrough work and her first major literary success. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Maurice Sabbah- With my best wishes Ayn Rand 3/5/63.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket without the usual fading to the spine. An exceptional example.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-124512
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Various Authors

Scottish Banking History Collection.

Edinburgh, London, and Philadephlia : Various Publishers, 1919-1952.

Fine collection of rare Scottish banking first editions. Octavo, seven volumes, the collection includes first editions of: Sixty Years of Banking 1865-1921: A Short History of The Isle of Man Banking Company Limited [np: Louis G. Meyer, Ltd, 1926], Experiences of a Century [Philadelphia: Brown Brothers and Company, 1919], Our Bank: The Story of theContinue reading "Scottish Banking History Collection."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-124536
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Isherwood, Christopher

A Single Man.

London : The Land Press, 1980.

Signed limited edition of Isherwood’s highly-regarded work, adapted into the film of the same name directed by fashion designer Tom Ford and starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Quarto, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers. One of 400 copies signed by the author on the colophon. InContinue reading "A Single Man."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-124605
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Chopping, Richard. [Ian Fleming]

Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof].

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Rare original progressive color printing proof for the iconic dust jacket design of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, designed by Richard Chopping. Chopping’s copy, retained for his personal collection and signed by him in the lower right corner. One page on archival printer’s paper, this is the magenta ink progressive plate proof (printed using one of fourContinue reading "Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof]."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124559
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Chopping, Richard. [Ian Fleming]

Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof].

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Rare original progressive color printing proof for the iconic dust jacket design of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, designed by Richard Chopping. Chopping’s copy, retained for his personal collection and signed by him in the lower right corner. One page on archival printer’s paper, this is a yellow and magenta ink progressive plate proof (printed using twoContinue reading "Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof]."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124288
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Cooper, William

From Early Life.

London : Macmillan, 1990.

First edition of Cooper’s collection of early recollections. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication to Sally Soames, “For Sally – Super-artist with the camera. With love from Harry William Cooper August 1990.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The SundayContinue reading "From Early Life."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-124537
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Diamond, John

C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too…

London : Vermilion, 1998.

First edition of Diamond’s story of his battle with throat cancer. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To dearest Sally with thanks and – well you know. With love John Diamond.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and wasContinue reading "C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too…"

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-124373
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Buchwald, Art. [William Safire]

We’ll Laugh Again.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2002.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page, “Aug 22, 2002 To Bill, you were expecting “War and Peace?” Yours, Art Buchwald.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidentialContinue reading "We’ll Laugh Again."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-127932
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Crichton, Michael

Airframe.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.

First edition of Crichton’s compelling page-turner. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by dust jacket designer Chip Kidd with an original drawing of his design for Crichton’s The Lost World on the dedication page and signed on the rear panel of the dust jacket. American graphic designer Chip Kidd first joined the Knopf design team inContinue reading "Airframe."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-124553
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Roosevelt, Eleanor

When You Grow Up to Vote.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1932.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s first book, published the same year Franklin Delano Roosevelt won his first presidential election. Octavo, original cloth, with illustrations by Manning de V. Lee. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the front free endpaper. In good condition with some spotting to the cloth. First editions are rare, signed copies exceptionally so,Continue reading "When You Grow Up to Vote."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-124558
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Clinton, Bill [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

My Life.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

First edition of President Clinton’s autobiography. Large octavo, original blue boards, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs. Boldly signed on the title page by Bill and Hillary Clinton and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Clinton. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design byContinue reading "My Life."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124933
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Warburg, Sandol Stoddard. Illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast

I Like You.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First edition of Warburg’s children’s classic. 16mo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Ownership inscription.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-124540
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Hamill, Pete

The Invisible City: A New York Sketchbook.

New York : Random House, 1980.

First edition of the author’s classic collection of sketches encapsulating the essence of New York. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with drawings by Susan Stillman. Signed by Pete Hamill on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Adelson. Jacket illustration by Susan Stillman. Author photograph by BrianContinue reading "The Invisible City: A New York Sketchbook."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-124308
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Fuller, Buckminster

Buckminster Fuller: An Autobiographical Monologue Scenario.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1980.

First edition of this autobiographical work. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Fuller on the front free endpaper, “To: Harriet Nichols In warmest friendship Bucky Buckminster Fuller.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Kadi Tint. Documented and edited by Robert Snyder.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-124719
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Wharton, Edith & Ogden Codman Jr

The Decoration of Houses.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897.

First edition of Edith Wharton’s first published book. Quarto, original marbled paper boards. Illustrated with 56 plates. In very good condition. First editions are uncommon.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-124586
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Sacks, Oliver

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales.

New York : Summit Books, 1985.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For John Roger, With kind regars Oliver Sacks 1/15.” Fine in near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear. Jacket design by Carin Goldberg.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-130831
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Schuyler, George S

Black and Conservative: The Autobiography of George S. Schuyler.

New Rochelle, NY : Arlington House Publishers, 1966.

First edition of this work by the Harlem renaissance writer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Richard Beam from George S. Schuyler 2/17/69.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-124598
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Fuller, Buckminster

Ideas and Integrities: A Spontaneous Autobiographical Disclosure.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, 1963.

First edition of this work by Fuller. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed “To Brooke, with great love, Bucky 3/30/80.” The recipient, Brooke Maxwell, along with one of Fuller’s other nieces Sarah Abbot, was one of Fuller’s key assistants on his Synergetics Project. Edited by Robert W. Marks. Near fine in a very good price-clippedContinue reading "Ideas and Integrities: A Spontaneous Autobiographical Disclosure."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-124570
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Ellinger, Barnard

The City: The London Financial Markets.

Westminster : P. S. King & Staples, Limited, 1940.

First edition of Ellinger’s work on the London financial markets. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Exceedingly rare.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124205
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