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Chaucer, Geoffrey

Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

London : George Bell and Sons, 1878.

Finely bound set of Chaucer’s poetical works. Small octavos, four volumes bound in three quarters morocco by Bayntun Bindery with gilt tooling to the spine and red morocco spine labels lettered in gilt in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue guarded frontispiece portrait of Chaucer to volume one. In nearContinue reading "Poetical Works of Geoffrey Chaucer."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-90435

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Cleary, Beverly

Henry and Ribsy.

New York : William Morrow & Company, 1954.

First edition of the third book in Cleary’s classic Henry Huggins series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by Beverly Cleary on the title page. In very good condition. Illustrated by Lois Darling.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-10007

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Mandino, Og and Buddy Kaye

The Gift of Acabar.

Philadelphia and New York : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1978.

First edition of Mandino and Kaye’s enchanting parable. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Mandino on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “With Love Og Mandino 9/28/78.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Bender.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-90426

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Faulkner, William

This Earth: A Poem by William Faulkner.

New York : Equinox, 1932.

First edition of this short poem by William Faulkner. Octavo, original paper wrappers. Illustrated with drawings by Albert Heckman. In fine condition. An exceptional example.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-90422

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Alhazen (Hasan Ibn al-Haytham)

Opticae Thesaurus Alhazeni Arabis. [Alhazen’s Book of Optics].

Basel : Eusebius Episcopius , 1572.

First edition of Alhazen’s fundamental work on optics and vision, which influenced Galileo and Kepler and paved the way for the modern science of physical optics. Folio, bound in full contemporary Basel vellum with central arabesques blind-stamped to the front and rear panels, titles stamped in black and five raised bands to the spine, woodcutContinue reading "Opticae Thesaurus Alhazeni Arabis. [Alhazen’s Book of Optics]."

$142,000.00

Item Number: RRB-90395

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Tarzan Clans of American: Official Guide

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Tarzan Clans of American: Official Guide.

Tarzana : Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc, 1939.

First edition of this Official Guide for members of the Tarzan Clans of America, a special division of Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan series. Octavo, original wrappers as issued, laid in is a membership application fee and two bookplates from the library of Roy and Dela White. In fine condition. A charming example in exceptional condition.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-90419

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Welty, Eudora

The Ponder Heart.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1954.

First edition and advance review copy of Welty’s third novel. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with drawings by Joe Krush. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. With the publisher’s advance copy slip dated January 7th 1954 laid in. Jacket photograph of Welty by Kay Bell.

$325.00

Item Number: RRB-90417

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Edleson, Michael E. [Warren E. Buffett]

Value Averaging: The Safe and Easy Strategy for Higher Investment Returns.

Chicago : International Publishing Corporation, 1991.

First edition of this work which evolved out of Edleson’s 1988 article which first introduced his concept of value averaging to the world. Octavo, original glossy wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Dear John, Many Happy Returns, Michael E. Edleson.” Additionally signed by Warren Buffett, “Warren E. Buffett.” Like Edleson,Continue reading "Value Averaging: The Safe and Easy Strategy for Higher Investment Returns."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-90411

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Conrad, Joseph

The Works of Joseph Conrad: Signed Limited Edition [Including Almayer’s Folly; An Outcast of the Islands; The Nigger of the Narcissus; Heart of Darkness; Lord Jim; Nostromo; The Secret Agent; Under Western Eyes].

London : William Heinemann, 1921-1927.

Signed limited edition of the complete works of Joseph Conrad, signed by Joseph Conrad on the limitation-page of Volume I. Octavo, 20 volumes, finely bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt. One of 780 copies signed by Conrad. In near fine condition. AContinue reading "The Works of Joseph Conrad: Signed Limited Edition [Including Almayer’s Folly; An Outcast of the Islands; The Nigger of the Narcissus; Heart of Darkness; Lord Jim; Nostromo; The Secret Agent; Under Western Eyes]."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-10004

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Nineteen-Nineteen

Dos Passos, John

Nineteen-Nineteen [1919].

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1932.

First edition of the second novel in the author’s U.S.A. trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Advance review copy with the publisher’s advance copy slip laid in dated March 10th 1932. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-90402

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Malamud, Bernard

God’s Grace.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1982.

First edition of Malamud’s eighth and final novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Susie and Paul Old friends with affection Bern.” The recipients, Suzanne and Paul Shrag were close friends of Malamud and brother of printmaker Karl Schrag. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "God’s Grace."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-100056

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Aquinas, Thomas

Summa Theologica Sancti Thomae Aquinatis, Divinae Voluntatis Interpretis: Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum.

Parisiis : Sumptibus Maturini Henault, 1638.

Early printing of Aquinas’ seminal work. Folio, bound in full leather with a red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, woodcut engraving of Aquinas in prayer to the title page. In very good condition with tape repairs to the title page.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-90390

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Simon, Andre L

The History of the Wine Trade in England.

London : Wyman & Sons, 1906-07.

First editions of Simon’s landmark work. Octavo, original cloth, three volumes. Volumes I and III are signed Andre Simon, Volume II is inscribed by him, “With the author’s Compliments Andre L. Simon 12 Nov 08 To Austin Bellow.” In very good condition with rubbing and wear to volume II.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-90384

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Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Era Document Collection.

c. 1898.

Rare collection of original signed documents and photographs taken during President Theodore Roosevelt’s days as Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, or Rough Riders. The collection includes an original mounted photograph of Roosevelt in full uniform with his campaign hat; two cabinet card photographs of Albert S. Johnson, a member of the Cavalry; anContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Era Document Collection."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-95371

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von Ehrenfried, Manfred

Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried. Boldly signed by him, Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Apollo A9-11B Suit.” The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-106020

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Saunders, Richard [Benjamin Franklin]

An Old Man’s Experience, or Poor Richard’s Maxims Improved.

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Rare printing of Benjamin Franklin’s An Old Man’s Experience, or Poor Richard’s Maxims Improved, published under the pseudonym Richard Saunders in full, “An Old Man’s Experience, or, Poor Richard’s Maxims Improved. Reader, if you buy this Book, and seriously consider its contents, though it cost thee but a Trifle, it may save thee Many Pounds.” Small octavo,Continue reading "An Old Man’s Experience, or Poor Richard’s Maxims Improved."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-96182

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Franklin, John Hope

Reconstruction After the Civil War.

Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 1961.

First edition of the historian’s study of the Reconstruction era. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Charlie Harris, with the sincerest best wishes of John Hope Franklin.” The recipient, Charles F. Harris, was a pioneering African American publishing executive who began his publishing career at DoubledayContinue reading "Reconstruction After the Civil War."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-90369

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Dickens, Charles

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1837.

First edition in book form of Dickens’ first novel and one of his greatest works. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, with the first state Veller title page, with 43 engraved plates by Seymour andContinue reading "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-99840

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Truman, Harry S. and Adlai Stevenson

Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of American statesmen Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson. Inscribed by Harry Truman, “Kind regards to Ken Browne, Harry Truman” and by Stevenson, “For Ken Browne with best wishes Adlai S. Stevenson.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14.5 inches.

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-99835

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Wieser, Friedrich von

Social Economics. Translated by A. Ford Hinrichs. With a Preface by Wesley Clair Mitchell.

London : George Allen & Unwin, 1927.

First British edition of von Wieser’s great sociological study. Octavo, original cloth. Translated by A. Ford Hinrichs. Preface by Wesley Clair Mitchell. In very good condition with the spine gilt bright.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-96798

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Vardon, Harry

My Golfing Life.

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1933.

First edition of Vardon’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. From the library of golf architect A.W. Tillinghast with his handwritten library index card laid in. A.W. Tillinghast was one of the most prolific architects in the history of golf; he worked on more than 265 different courses and was inducted into the World Golf HallContinue reading "My Golfing Life."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-96787

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Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar.

Chicago : A. C. McClurg & Co, 1918.

First edition, first printing of the fifth book in Burroughs’ epic Tarzan series with with “Published, April, 1918” and W. F. Hall on the copyright page. Octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Stephen Gray Best AllContinue reading "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-96782

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Jungle Tales of Tarzan

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Jungle Tales of Tarzan.

Chicago : A. C. McClurg & Co, 1919.

First edition of the sixth book in Burroughs’ epic Tarzan series. Octavo, original orange cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Edward Gilbert Best Wishes Always, Edgar Rice Burroughs. The recipient, Edward Gilbert was the brother of Burroughs’ second wife and silent film actress Florence Gilbert. Near fine inContinue reading "Jungle Tales of Tarzan."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-96781

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Eisenman, Peter

Codex: The City of Culture of Galicia.

New York : Monacelli Press, 2005.

First edition of this work by Eisenman. Oblong quarto, original wrappers as issued, illustrated. In fine condition. Inscribed and dated by Peter Eisenman on the title page.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-38753

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