Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

Human Work.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1904.

First edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ground breaking work and what she considered “her greatest work” (New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To a friend of mine and of progress, Alva Adams, with good will of the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1905.” The recipient Alva AdamsContinue reading "Human Work."

Yezierska, Anzia

Bread Givers: A Novel.

Doubleday, Page & Company : Garden City, NY, 1925.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Anzia Yezierska on the limitation page. Very good in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear.

Briggs, Raymond

Fungus the Bogeyman.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1977.

First edition of illustrator Raymond Briggs’ classic work. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Signed and dated by the author on the verso of the front free endpaper, “Raymond Briggs 21 April 1981.” In near fine condition.

Cobb, Ty

Ty Cobb Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of baseball legend Ty Cobb posing on a golf course with three other golfers, signed by Ty Cobb. Also signed by golfers M. Ridgely and Frank Robinson. In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 11 inches by 13 inches. Photographs signed by Cobb are rare.

Lindbergh, Charles A

Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph.

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Black and white photograph of Charles A. Lindbergh in his flying gear, inscribed by Lindbergh, “To Ms. Elizabeth Reynolds Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9 inches by 11 inches. A striking image, rare and desirable signed by Lindbergh.

Friedman, Milton

Milton Friedman Manuscript on J.M. Keynes’ The General Theory.

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One page signed and hand-corrected manuscript entirely in the hand of Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman discussing Keynes’ The General Theory. Inscribed in the top right corner, “For Mark Gruber, Milton Friedman”, the manuscript reads, “Inflation, not unemployment, continued to be the major economic problem after the war, as it was during the war. Keynes’…flexibility would haveContinue reading "Milton Friedman Manuscript on J.M. Keynes’ The General Theory."

Nabokov, Vladimir

Notes on Prosody.

London : Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd, 1964.

First edition of Nabokov’s analysis of poetic prosody from the commentary of his translation of Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Markowitz, Harry M

The Nature and Applications of Process Analysis.

Santa Monica, California : The Rand Corporation, 1954.

Rare research memorandum written by Nobel Prize-winning economist Harry M. Markowitz providing an economy-wide process analysis model to “predict what combination of civilian and military outputs can and cannot be produced with specified national resources.” Octavo, 23 pages typescript on original Project Rand Research Memorandum letterhead including two folding graphs concerning technological and mechanical resourcesContinue reading "The Nature and Applications of Process Analysis."

Samuelson, Paul A

Market Mechanisms and Maximization, III: Dynamics and Linear Programming.

Santa Monica, California : The Rand Corporation, 1949.

Rare original research memorandum written  by Paul A. Samuelson providing a simple introduction to the dynamic problems of maximizing as investigated by von Neumann and Dantzig. Octavo, 23 pages typescript on original Project Rand Research Memorandum letterhead. Assigned to Lt. R. S. Weinberg, USAF. In near fine condition.

Samuelson, Paul A

Economic Theory and Mathematics: An Appraisal.

Chicago : Cowles Commission For Research in Economics at The University of Chicago, 1952.

Rare econometric paper by Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul A. Samuelson. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Small contemporary name to the front panel. In near fine condition. A nice example.

Klein,Lawrence R., Herman Rubin, Paul A. Samuelson, and Trygve Haavelmo

Three Papers on Econometrics of Consumption.

Chicago : Cowles Commission For Research in Economics at The University of Chicago, 1949.

Rare collection of econometrics papers including Paul A. Samuelson’s Some Implications of Linearity. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Other papers include A Constant-Utility Index of the Cost of Living (Lawrence R. Klein and Herman Rubin) and Family Expenditures and the Marginal Propensity to Consume (Trygve Haavelmo). Stamp to the front panel “With the Compliments ofContinue reading "Three Papers on Econometrics of Consumption."

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy

Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

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Original photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan and their two children: Ronald Jr. and Patti. Signed by the Presidential couple below each of their portraits, “Ronald Reagan” and “Nancy Reagan.” Double matted and framed, the photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 13.5 inches. InContinue reading "Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan."

Pope Pius XI. (Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti)

Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed.

c. 1930.

Rare hand-illuminated apostolic benediction signed by Pope Pius XI with a circular portrait of him. The blessing in elaborate script reads, “Most Holy Father, Margaret, Katherine, Regina, John, Leo and Charles Lougrhan, humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness beg one special blessing.” Signed by the pope at the conclusion, “Pope PP. XI.” InContinue reading "Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed."

Penrose, Roger

The Emperor’s New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1989.

First edition of this work by Penrose, which won The Science Book Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Roger Penrose on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Martin Gardner. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

Balinese Palm Leaf Prayer Manuscript.

Indonesia c. 16th century.

Rare Balinese palm leaf manuscript. Eight leaves, inscribed on both sides in Hindu text manuscript, binding thread intact. In near fine condition.

Cleaver, Eldridge

Soul On Fire.

Waco, Texas : Word Books Publishers, 1978.

First edition of Cleaver’s autobiography. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Towards Freedom for all God’s Children Eldridge Cleaver 2/25/81.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Dennis Hill. Uncommon signed.

Mandela, Nelson

Mandela: A Life.

Cape Town : Sunbird Publishers, 2007.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the life of Nelson Mandela. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly inscribed and dated by Nelson Mandela on the front free endpaper. Preface by Adrian Hadland. In fine condition.

Sacks, Oliver

Awakenings.

London : Duckworth, 1973.

First edition of Sacks’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For John Rogers, with best wishes, Oliver Sacks Aug 2015.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Bellow, Saul

The Victim.

New York : The Vanguard Press, 1947.

First edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, original black cloth. An excellent example in a near fine dust jacket.

Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Chris Fisher

Arabian Frights and Other Gories.

London : Scholastic Children's Books, 1994.

First edition of Michael Rosen’s children’s classic. Octavo, original pictorial boards. Signed and dated by the author on the verso of the half-title page, “Aug 15 2004 Michael Rosen.” In near fine condition.

Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Sami Sweeten.

Nuts About Nuts.

London : Diamond Books, 1999.

Early printing of British children’s author Michael Rosen’s illustrated book of poetry about nuts. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Inscribed by Michael Rosen on the verso of the front panel, “Hello Eileen, Michael Rosen was here.” In near fine condition.

Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Sami Sweeten

Nuts About Nuts.

London : Diamond Books, 1999.

Early printing of British children’s author Michael Rosen’s illustrated book of poetry about nuts. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Signed and dated by Michael Rosen on the verso of the front panel, “Michael Rosen Aug 15 2004.” In near fine condition.

Rosen, Michael

Under the Bed: The Bedtime Book.

London : Walker Books, 1986.

First edition of Michael Rosen’s charming book of bedtime stories, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Inscribed by Michael Rosen on the dedication page, “Michael Rosen was here 23 Aug 89.” In near fine condition.

Pullman, Philip

The Tiger in the Well.

London : Scholastic, 1999.

Early printing of Philip Pullman’s third book in his Sally Lockhart Quartet. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best Wishes to Eileen, Philip Pullman Sept. 99.” In near fine condition.