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Thackeray, William

The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray. [Including The History of Henry Esmond, Vanity Fair, Pendennis, The Newcomes, and The Virginians].

London : Smith, Elder and Co., 1900-1902.

The Biographical edition of the Works of William Makepeace Thackeray. Octavo, thirteen volumes bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards by Maclehose with gilt titles and ruling to the spines in six compartments within raised gilt bands, tissue-guarded frontispiece to each volume. In very good condition.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-126381

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Vidal, Gore

Duluth.

New York : Random House, 1983.

First edition of this novel by the award-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Kit – all love – Gore Vidal.” The recipient, Katherine “Kit” Vidal was Eugene Vidal’s second wife; he married her in 1939 when she was a 20 year old model with the Powers Agency, onlyContinue reading "Duluth."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-126272

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Tolstoy, Leo

The Christian Teaching.

New York : Frederick A. Stokes, 1898.

First American edition of Tolstoy’s work the history and influence of Christianity, inspired by his own spiritual awakening. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt. Translated by Vladimir Tchertkoff. In very good condition. Ownership inscription.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-124255

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Whyte-Melville, George J

“Bones and I;” or, The Skeleton at Home.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1869.

Rare second edition of the author’s melancholy novel. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-124179

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Gibbon, Lewis Grassic [James Leslie Mitchell]

A Scots Quair Trilogy. Including: Sunset Song, Cloud Howe, and Grey Granite.

London : Jarrolds Publishers, 1932-1934.

First editions of each volume of Gibbon’s classic trilogy describing the life of Chris Guthrie, a woman from the north-east of Scotland during the early 20th century, each volume inscribed by him to George Malcolm Thomson. Octavo, original cloth, 3 volumes. Sunset Song is inscribed on the title page, “For G. Malcolm Thomson, L. GrassicContinue reading "A Scots Quair Trilogy. Including: Sunset Song, Cloud Howe, and Grey Granite."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124744

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Cohen, Leonard

Beautiful Losers.

Toronto : McClelland and Stewart, 1966.

First edition of Cohen’s second and final novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Dear Susan Farrier MacKay, Thanks for your kind words. Am I in that bath or serenading from a distance? All good things to you Leonard Cohen Toronto November 18, 1992.” Near fine inContinue reading "Beautiful Losers."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124873

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Hemingway, Ernest

Death in the Afternoon.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1948.

Early printing of Hemingway’s masterwork on bullfighting. Octavo, original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, frontispiece by Juan Gris, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by Hemingway on the front free endpaper, “For Nita with regards and affection (Ernest Hemingway) Mr. Papa. Finca Vigía – SF. de Paula 22/7/49.” The recipient, Juanita “Nita” Jensen was Hemingway’s secretaryContinue reading "Death in the Afternoon."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124152

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Vidal, Gore

A Search For The King.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1950.

First edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Marie from Gore- all best wishes 1950.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-126014

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McCullers, Carson

Reflections In A Golden Eye.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1941.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-127339

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Dean, James. [Sanford H. Roth]

James Dean Signed Photograph.

.

Rare large format Sanford H. Roth photograph of cultural icon James dean playing table tennis. Inscribed beneath his image, “To Mr. Roth best wishes James Dean.” The recipient, renowned American photographer Sanford H. Roth, was a close friend of Dean’s and photographed him frequently. Dean visited Roth’s home in California frequently and treated him andContinue reading "James Dean Signed Photograph."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124398

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[Hemingway, Ernest; Gregory Peck; Susan Hayward; Ava Gardner]

Ernest Hemingway’s The Snows of Kilimanjaro Theatre Lobby Card Poster.

: 20th Century-Fox Film Corp., 1952.

Rare original lobby card poster for the 1952 film The Snows of Kilimanjaro produced exclusively for display in theatres. One page, printed in color, featuring a still from the film of Peck and Hawyard embracing. In fine condition.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-124199

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Purple, N. H. [Abraham Lincoln; William Herndon]

A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, of a General Nature, In Force January 1, 1856. Collated with Reference to Decisions of the Supreme Court of Said State, and to Prior Laws Relating to the Same Subject Matter.

Chicago : Published by Keen & Lee, 1856.

First edition of Purple’s Statutes from the law library of Abraham Lincoln and William Herndon. Large octavo, 2 volumes, bound in full contemporary calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. With Herndon’s ownership signature on behalf of the firm to the front pastedown of Vol. I, “A. Lincoln W. Herndon Lincoln & Herndon Springfield”Continue reading "A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, of a General Nature, In Force January 1, 1856. Collated with Reference to Decisions of the Supreme Court of Said State, and to Prior Laws Relating to the Same Subject Matter."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124498

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Wells, H.G

A Short History of the World.

London : Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1922.

First edition of Wells’ classic work, which Albert Einstein recommended for the study of history as a means of interpreting progress in civilization. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by H.G. Wells on the half-title page, “Maurice, from H.G. Nov. 1922.” The recipient, English man of letters Maurice Baring, enjoyed a period of successContinue reading "A Short History of the World."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-124096

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[Livingstone, David]

David Livingstone: The Great Missionary Explorer.

New York : The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd, n.d. c. 1908.

Finely bound example of this anonymous work on the life of David Livingstone. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, frontispiece. In near fineContinue reading "David Livingstone: The Great Missionary Explorer."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-124055

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Johnson, James Weldon

Black Manhattan.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1930.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “To Laura H. Marks, with sincere regards, James Weldon Johnson.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-124546

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Styron, William

The Confessions of Nat Turner.

New York : Random House, 1967.

First edition of Styron’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Gene Barnett best wishes William Styron.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Bacon.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-127426

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Lennon, John. [The Beatles]

John Lennon Signed “Bag One” Lithograph.

New York : Cinnamon Press, 1970.

Rare Bag One lithograph signed by Beatles icon John Lennon. One page, the title page from Lennon’s Bag One Portfolio. Signed by him beneath the image. One of 300 numbered copies, this is number 172. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. Rare and desirable.

$17,500.00

Item Number: RRB-123601

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Rankin, Ian; Alexander McCall Smith; Irvine Welsh. Introduction by J. K. Rowling

One City.

Edinburgh : Polygon, 2005.

First edition of this collection initiated by four of Edinburgh’s most famous authors to benefit One City Trust, a charity committed to tackling social injustice and inequality in Edinburgh. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers. One of 150 numbered copies signed by J.K. Rowling, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith and Irvine Welsh on the half-title page,Continue reading "One City."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-124173

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Fisher, M.F.K

Here Let Us Feast: A Book of Banquets.

New York : The Viking Press, 1946.

First edition of Fisher’s classic fifth book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by M.F.K. Fisher on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Hallock. A very sharp example.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-124637

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Arnold, Matthew

New Poems.

London : Macmillan and Co., 1867.

First edition of Arnold’s 1867 book of poems. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, double gilt ruling to the panels. In near fine condition. Rare with only a handful of examples appearing at auction in the last 80 years.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-124039

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Collins, Charles Allston

At The Bar: A Tale.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1866.

First edition of Collins’ ambitious novel. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In very good condition. Embossed library stamp. Rare.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-123135

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Williams, George S

The Constitution of The United States. For the Use of Schools and Academies.

Cambridge : Welch, Bigelow, and Company, 1861.

First edition of Williams’ Civil War era printing of the United States Constitution, intended for use in both public schools and private academies. Octavo, original cloth elaborately stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine, gilt American flag and eagle vignette to the front panel. In near fine condition with rubbing to the crownContinue reading "The Constitution of The United States. For the Use of Schools and Academies."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-124073

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Tolstoy, Leo

The Christian Teaching.

London : Horace Marshall & Son, 1898.

First edition in English of Tolstoy’s work the history and influence of Christianity, inspired by his own spiritual awakening. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. Translated by Vladimir Tchertkoff. In very good condition. Ownership inscription.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-124036

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Johnson, James Weldon

Fifty Years and Other Poems.

Boston : The Cornhill Publishing Co., 1921.

Early printing of Johnson’s first collection of classic poems. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Mrs. Edward Lee McCatgin with the sincere regards of James Weldon Johnson.” With an introduction by Brander Matthews. In very good condition, with an inscription below “To August Meier withContinue reading "Fifty Years and Other Poems."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-123468

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