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Eddy, Mary Baker

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Boston : Published by the Author, 1886.

Early printing of the central text of the Christian Science which continues to rank as a best-seller to this day. Octavo, bound in contemporary three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper in theContinue reading "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-90463
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Johnson, Crockett

Harold’s Circus: An Astounding, Colossal, Purple Crayon Event!

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1959.

First edition of the fifth book in the author’s beloved series. 16mo, original cloth, illustrated. Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Scarce.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-101254
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Machiavelli, Niccolo. Illustrated by Claude Durrens

La Mandragore: Comedie en Cinq Actes de Machiavel Gentilhomme Florentin. (The Mandrake).

: Soixante-Dix_Sept Bibliophiles, .

Soixante-Dix-Sept signed limited edition of Machiavelli’s classic comedy, The Mandrake. Folio, loose leaves as issued, illustrated with 12 original lithographs by Claude Durrens, additional suite of lithographs in rear. One of only 77 copies signed by the artist on the colophon. In very good condition. housed in the original one quarter morocco and chemise slipContinue reading "La Mandragore: Comedie en Cinq Actes de Machiavel Gentilhomme Florentin. (The Mandrake)."

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-101228
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Head, Richard and Francis Kirkman

The English Rogue Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, a Witty Extravagant: Being a Complete History of the Most Eminent Cheats of Both Sexes.

London : George Routledge & Sons, Ltd, 1928.

Finely bound example of Head’s famous satirical autobiography. Quarto, bound in full tree calf with green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, illustrated with plates after the originals. In very good condition. Stamp to the half-title page.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-109026
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Wise, Isaac Mayer

The Combat of the People; or Hillel and Herod: A Historical Romance of The Time of Herod I.

Cincinnati : Bloch & Co, 1859.

First edition of American Reform Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise’s historical account of the era of Herod I. Octavo, contemporary cloth over boards, lacking the front free endpaper, library bookplate to the front pastedown, later collector’s stamps to the title page, with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. In good condition. Rare.

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-82600
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Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal.

Wilmington : Delaware Evening Journal, July 21, 1969.

Rare original Delaware Evening Journal featuring the headline “Eagle Jets Safely Off Moon; In Orbit for Rendezvous”, a front page article on the Apollo 11 moon landing, and large photograph of Neil Armstrong collecting dirt on the lunar surface. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong on his photograph. Below the headline is Armstrong’s famous quote, “That’sContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100158
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Tilden, William

William Tilden Photograph Signed.

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Rare photograph of American tennis legend William Tilden. Boldly signed by Tilden, “Wm T. Tilden 2nd.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-100124
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Aldous, H. Graham

The Beer Duty.

London : Privately Printed, c. 1901.

First edition of this collection of discussions and charts analyzing the effects of taxation on the beer trade in early 20th century England, in the midst of the Temperance Movement. Octavo, original leatherette covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, all edges marbled, illustrated with charts, tables and graphs including a diagram showing theContinue reading "The Beer Duty."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100125
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Bellow, Saul

Humboldt’s Gift.

New York : The Viking Press, 1975.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz — the homage of letters to justice Best wishes Saul Bellow June 3 1982.” The recipient Abraham Marovitz was a famed Chicago attorney and long-time powerful United States District Court judge. BothContinue reading "Humboldt’s Gift."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-100951
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Quennell, Peter

Vladimir Nabokov: A Tribute.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1980.

First edition of this tribute to Nabokov. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Edited by Peter Quennell. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$20.00
Item Number: RRB-36337
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Byrd, Richard E

Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of polar aviator Richard E. Byrd. Inscribed by Byrd, “May 9, 1926 To Cornelius C. Greenway with best wishes R.E. Byrd.” Additionally signed by him, “May 9, 1926 R.E. Byrd” and dated a third time, “Nov. 28, 1929.” The recipient, Cornelius C. Greenway, was a Dutch-American Universalist minister and eminentContinue reading "Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-100106
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Rosen, Michael; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

London : Walker Books, 1989.

First edition of this modern children’s classic. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Rosen on the title page, “Hello Eileen Michael Rosen was here Oct 4 1996.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Rare and desirable signed.

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100832
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Miller, Merton H. and Charles M. Upton

Macroeconomics: A Neoclassical Introduction.

Homewood, Il : Richard D. Irwin, Inc, 1974.

First edition of this landmark text in modern macroeconimics. Octavo, original blue cloth. In fine condition.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-100811
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Bellow, Saul

The Victim.

New York : The Vanguard Press, 1947.

First edition of the author’s second book. Octavo, original black cloth. In near fine condition. A Burgess 99 title.

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$95.00
Item Number: RRB-33548
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Smith, Lillian; Illustrated by Constance McMillan

Memory of a Large Christmas.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1962.

First edition of this “beautifully written book which should be read by families at Christmas time as Dickens’ Christmas Carol used to be” (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to George Plimpton, “ForGeorge- who owe still owes me a love letter-Continue reading "Memory of a Large Christmas."

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-100543
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Vassilikos, Vassilis

Z.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.

First American edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Matthew with my love, Vassilis Vassilikos 5.05.01.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket that shows very light wear. Jacket design by Enrico Arno. Translated from the Greek by MarilynContinue reading "Z."

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$800.00
Item Number: RRB-44632
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Rothchild, John

A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor.

New York : Viking, 1988.

First edition of “the funniest book about investing ever written” (New York Post). Octavo, original half coth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Dear John, If I’ve inspired you, now you’ve inspired me. Best wishes, John Rothchild.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. Jacket illustration byContinue reading "A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-102598
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Clinton, Bill. (William Rehnquist and Byron White)

President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program.

Washington, D.C : Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, 1993.

Original program for the ceremonies held at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore on January 20th 1993. Octavo, original wrappers with the gold Presidential seal to the front panel. Signed on the front panel by William Rehnquist who administered the oath of office to President Clinton and Byron White whoContinue reading "President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program."

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$1,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100004
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Davis, Philip J. and Reuben Hersh

The Mathematical Experience.

Boston : Birkhauser , 1981.

First edition of the authors’ classic introduction to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities, which went on to win the National Book Award. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “For McAllister Hull from Reuben Hersh and from Philip J. Davis.” TheContinue reading "The Mathematical Experience."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100450
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Wilde, Oscar

An Ideal Husband.

London : Leonard Smithers and Co, 1899.

First signed limited edition of Wilde’s classic comedic stage play. Octavo, original lavender publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt flourishes to the spine and front panel. One of 100 large paper copies signed by Oscar Wilde, this is number 85. In near fine condition with a touch of toning. Housed inContinue reading "An Ideal Husband."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-96121
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Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau; Illustrations by Ann Arnold

Fanny in France: Travel Adventures of a Chef’s Daughter, with Recipes.

New York : The Viking Press, 2016.

First edition of this work for anyone who loves France, food and adventure. Quarto, illustrated boards, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alexis with love, Alice Waters.” Fine in a fine dust jacket, gift inscription on the verso of the front free endpaper. Illustrated by Ann Arnold.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-45672
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Graham, Benjamin and Spencer B. Meredith

The Interpretation of Financial Statements.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937.

First edition with the statement of first edition on the copyright page of this classic in understanding balance sheets. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Written in collaboration of Harold T. Johnson, Birl E. Shultz, Albert P. Squier, Belmont Towbin and Eric C. Vance. First printings are exceptionally scarce.

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-100061
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Block, Herbert

Herblock Special Report.

New York : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1974.

First edition of this work by the cartoonist. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Jeff Cohen with best wishes of Herb Block.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Bob Antler.

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$30.00
Item Number: RRB-88110
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O'Neill, Eugene

All God’s Chillun Got Wings and Welded.

New York : Boni and Liveright, 1927.

First edition of this collection of two of O’Neill’s expressionist plays, including one of his most controversial. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Eugene O’Neill on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-90479
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