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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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Butler, Samuel

The Way of All Flesh.

London : Grant Richards, 1903.

First edition of Butler’s semi-autobiographical Bildungsroman. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell and chemise box.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-110721
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Trumbo, Dalton

Johnny Got His Gun.

Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1939.

First edition of Trumbo’s powerful novel, which won one of the early National Book Awards: the Most Original Book of 1939. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Dalton Trumbo on the half-title page.  Near fine in the original dust jacket with rubbing and wear, lacking the front flap. Rare and desirable signed.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110238
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Newton, Richard [Dwight L. Moody]

The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments.

New York : Robert Carter and Brothers, 1870.

Rare early edition of this work by Newton. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Moody on the front free endpaper, “To John Syme D.L. Moody My dear Brother be useful be earnest be fruitful and the blessing of God will rest on you.” In good condition. Signatures of the legendary evangelist are rare,Continue reading "The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110127
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower

Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, boldly signed by each, “Dwight D. Eisenhower”, and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12.5 inches. In near fine condition.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110337
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Williams, Tennessee

A Streetcar Named Desire Script.

New York : Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center, Inc, .

Rare script from the first Broadway revival production of Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece performed at the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center in 1973. Quarto, original wrappers. In near fine condition.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109905
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James, Henry

The Question of Speech and The Lessons of Balzac: Two Lectures.

Boston and New York : Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1905.

First edition of this publication of two notable speeches delivered by Henry James at Bryn Mawr College and the Contemporary Club of Philadelphia in 1905. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. From the library of Carl Van Vechten with his ownership signature to the front panel “Carl Van VechtenContinue reading "The Question of Speech and The Lessons of Balzac: Two Lectures."

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-80106
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Donleavy, J.P

The Ginger Man.

Paris : The Olympia Press, 1955.

First edition, first issue with the words, Special Volume, Francs: 1.500 to the rear panel. Small octavo, original green wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “Washington D.C. March 1994 J.P. Donleavy.” In fine condition. From the library of Donleavy’s publisher Seymour Lawrence. Introduction by Arland Ussher. An exceptional example.

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-110478
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Stevenson, Robert Louis

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

London : Longman, Green, and Co, 1886.

First edition, first issue with the publication date on the upper wrapper altered by hand of Stevenson’s classic book. Octavo, original wrappers, advertisements. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell and chemise box. First editions in the original wrappers are rare.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110275
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Frost, Robert

Steeple Bush.

New York : Henry Holt & Company, 1947.

First edition, first printing of this spiritually-themed Frost collection. Octavo, original half cloth over boards, front panel decorated in gilt. One of 751 copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 167. Fine in the rare original glassine which is in very good condition and slipcase which is in near fineContinue reading "Steeple Bush."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-110271
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Lincoln, Jackson Steward. Introduction by C. G. Seligman

The Dream in Primitive Cultures.

London : The Cresset Press, 1935.

First edition of the author’s doctorate thesis on the theory and function of dreams in primitive cultures. Octavo, original cloth, engraved frontispiece. In very good condition with toning to the spine. Very rare.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-115384
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Roosevelt, Eleanor

India and the Awakening East.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1953.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s account of her travels through the Middle East and India. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs.  Presentation copy, signed by the author on the half-title page, “Eleanor Roosevelt with love to you, on Washington’s birthday Fer. 22, 1954 Vernon.” Near fine in a veryContinue reading "India and the Awakening East."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110954
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O'Connor, Sandra Day; Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas, Byron White

Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection.

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Rare collection of seven Supreme Court ruling pamphlets signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas and Byron White. In fine condition. Cases include: Simon & Schuster Inc, v. Members of the New York State Crime Victims Board (regarding New York’s “Son of Sam” law) signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Christine Franklin v.Continue reading "Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection."

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-110586
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Johnson, Diane

Le Mariage.

New York : Dutton Book, 2000.

First edition of this “splendid entertainment… Johnson is one of our most astute cultural critics” (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Diane Johnson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mary E. O’Boyle. Jacket illustration by Nina Berkson.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-110599
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Smedley, Francis Edward [Frank]

The Works of Frank E. Smedley. [Lewis Arundel, Frank Fairlegh, Harry Coverdale’s Courtship, The Colville Family]

London : George Routledge and Sons, c. 1888.

Rare finely bound set of the complete novels of Francis Edward Smedley. Octavo, 4 volumes bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised gilt bands, red and green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers and all edges marbled. In near fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-110526
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Nabokov, Vladimir

Nikolai Gogol.

London : Editions Poetry London, 1947.

First British edition of Nabokov’s criticism of the work of Russian literary master Nikolai Gogol. Octavo, original cloth. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Gogol. Near fine in a good dust jacket.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-118463
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Trollope, Anthony

The Works of Anthony Trollope.

London : Ward, Lock & Co, 1881.

The New Edition of the Works of Anthony Trollope. Octavo, 28 volumes bound into 14 in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, red and brown morocco spine labels, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled.

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110205
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Trollope, Anthony

Ralph the Heir.

London : Strahan & Co. Publishers, 1871.

First illustrated edition of Trollope’s account of a corrupt Parliamentary election, based on his own experiences as a candidate. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, wood-engraved illustrations by F.B. Fraser.Continue reading "Ralph the Heir."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-110321
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Dickens, Charles

A Tale of Two Cities.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1859.

First edition, first issue of one of Dickens’ most enduring works, with p. 213 misnumbered “113,” the signature mark “b” at the foot of the plate list, and the misspelling “affetcionately” on line 12, p. 134. Octavo, bound in three quarters leather over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, marbledContinue reading "A Tale of Two Cities."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110251
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Osborne, Martin J. and Ariel Rubinstein

A Course In Game Theory.

Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, 1994.

First edition of this classic work on game theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ariel Rubinstein on the title page. In very good condition.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-112551
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Frost, Robert

North of Boston.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1926.

Early printing of Frost’s second published book. Octavo, original cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Aroldo Du Chene’s plaster bust of Frost. Very good in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition with chipping to the extremities. Bookplate to the pastedown.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-115403
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Wright, N.T

The New Testament and the People of God.

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 1992.

Early printing of this work by the award-winning theologian. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Inscribed by N.T. Wright on the title page. In good condition with some dampstaining.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-117388
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Trollope, Anthony

Selected Works of Anthony Trollope. [The Bertrams, The Macdermots of Ballycloran, Mary Gresley and An Editor’s Tales].

London : Chapman and Hall, 1872.

Finely bound collection of a selection of three of Trollope’s best-known works. Octavo, three volumes bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, red morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. In near fine condition.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-110524
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King, Ethel

The Calendar In Rime.

Portland, Maine : Falmouth Publishing House, 1947.

First edition of this collection of poems. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With my compliments- Ethel King.” Near fine in the rare original glassine.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-114523
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Dyson, Freeman J

Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the half-title page with a quote from this work, “For John Rogers from Freeman Dyson We must be careful not to discourage our twelve year olds by making them waste the best years of their lives preparing for examinations seeContinue reading "Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-111045
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