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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!
    Something Leather.

    Gray, Alasdair. [Sally Soames]

    Something Leather.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1990.

    First edition of Alasdair Gray’s sensational novel. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Sally from Alasdair...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-124163
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    The New Whig Guide.

    [Temple, Henry J.]

    The New Whig Guide.

    London: W. Wright, 1819.

    First edition of this collection of 19th century British political pasquinades. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with with gilt ruling to the spine, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt. Fr...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-127865
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    Felszamolas [Liquidation].

    Kertesz, Imre

    Felszamolas [Liquidation].

    Budapest: Magveto, 2003.

    First Hungarian edition, preceding the English edition. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Imre Kertesz on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-698
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    Bend Sinister.

    Nabokov, Vladimir

    Bend Sinister.

    New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1947.

    First edition of Nabokov’s first novel written in America. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with some light wear to the spine.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-74009
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    Existentialism.

    Sartre, Jean-Paul

    Existentialism.

    New York: The Philosophical Library, 1947.

    First edition of the philosopher’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated by Bernard Frechtman. An exceptional example.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-144092
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    The Santaroga Barrier.

    Herbert, Frank

    The Santaroga Barrier.

    New York: Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1968.

    Berkley Medallion edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name....
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-150249
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    The Journey Back.

    Reiss, Johanna

    The Journey Back.

    New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1976.

    First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To ___ _____ Love and peace Johanna Reiss October ’76 Nice to see you again.” Fine in a fi...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-5522
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    Modern Radio Advertising.

    Wolfe, Charles Hull

    Modern Radio Advertising.

    New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1949.

    First edition, review copy with the original publisher’s slip tipped in of this comprehensive guide to radio advertising during its “golden age.” Octavo, original publisher’s cloth w...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-151444
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    Spenser’s Images of Life.

    Lewis, C.S. Edited by Alastair Fowler

    Spenser’s Images of Life.

    London: Cambridge University Press, 1967.

    First edition of Lewis’ longest piece of literary criticism, posthumously compiled by Alastair Fowler. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design b...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-140466
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    Monetary Statistics of the United States Estimates, Sources, Methods.

    Friedman, Milton; Anna J. Schwarz

    Monetary Statistics of the United States Estimates, Sources, Methods.

    New York: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1970.

    First edition of this monumental work on history of monetary statistics in the United States. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-110121
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    The Upstairs Room.

    Reiss, Johanna

    The Upstairs Room.

    New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1972.

    First edition, early printing of this poignant autobiographical novel that recounts the author’s experiences as a Jewish child. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on th...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-149806
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    Thistly B.

    Tudor, Tasha

    Thistly B.

    New York: Oxford University Press, 1949.

    First edition. Signed by Tasha Tudor on the title page. In very good condition, lacking the dust jacket.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-1148
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    My Mystery Ships.

    Campbell, Gordon [Clement Atlee]

    My Mystery Ships.

    London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1937.

    Early printing of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell’s My Mystery Ships; from the library of United Kingdom Prime Minster Clement Attlee with his bookplate to the pastedown. Octavo, original cloth. In...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-134587
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    Beyond Smoke and Mirrors.

    Richter, Burton

    Beyond Smoke and Mirrors.

    New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

    First edition of this insightful overview of climate change science by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Burton Richter. Octavo, original glossy boards. Inscribed by Burton Richter on the front free endpa...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-34014
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    Zorba The Greek.

    Kazantzakis, Nikos. Translated by Peter A. Bien

    Zorba The Greek.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, 2014.

    Early printing of of this new translation of Kazantzakis’ masterpiece and basis for the beloved Oscar-winning film. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by translator Peter Bien with the opening li...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-141461
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    Fear of Flying.

    Jong, Erica

    Fear of Flying.

    New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973.

    First edition of the author’s controversial, gound-breaking second-wave feminist classic which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Octavo, original cloth, red endpapers. Presentation copy...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-141273
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    Madam Secretary: A Memoir.

    Albright, Madeleine

    Madam Secretary: A Memoir.

    New York: Miramax Books, 2003.

    First edition of this classic memoir by the first female Secretary of State in United States history. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-t...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-147966
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    Outerbridge Reach.

    Stone, Robert

    Outerbridge Reach.

    London: Andre Deutsch, 1992.

    First edition of Stone’s fifth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Sally recalling a lovely, morning in London – wi...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-123971
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    Giving Kids A Fair Chance.

    Heckman, James J

    Giving Kids A Fair Chance.

    Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2013.

    First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To John Rogers with respect J...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-144400
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    King: Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop.

    Sitkoff, Harvard [Martin Luther King, Jr.]

    King: Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop.

    New York: Hill and Wang, 2008.

    First edition of this stunning reappraisal of King and his increased relevance. Octavo, original boards, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-143903
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    Le Mur. [The Wall].

    Sartre, Jean-Paul

    Le Mur. [The Wall].

    Paris: Gallimard, 1939.

    Limited edition of Sartre’s 1939 short story collection, containing one of his greatest existentialist works of fiction, The Wall. Octavo, original boards. One of 1,000 numbered copies, this is...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-137275
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    Gathering Blue.

    Lowry, Lois

    Gathering Blue.

    Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000.

    First edition of this work by the Newbury Award-winning novelist. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the title page, “With best wishes Lois Lowry.” Fine in a near fine dust ja...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-139213
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    The Fall.

    Camus, Albert

    The Fall.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1957.

    Early printing of the first American edition of Camus’ last complete work of fiction. Octavo, original cloth, top edge red. Translated by Justin O’Brien. Near fine in a near fine dust jack...
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-150926
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    July’s People.

    Gordimer, Nadine

    July’s People.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1981.

    First edition of one of the author’s most beloved titles. Octavo, original cloth Signed by Nadine Gordimer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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    $275.00 Item Number: RRB-543
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