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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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Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches.

New York : Boni and Liveright, 1919.

First edition of Twain’s collection of humorous sketches. Octavo, original half cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-64043
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Schumpeter, Joseph A. [Robert M. Solow]

The Theory of Economic Development: An Inquiry into Profits, Capital, Credit, Interest, and the Business Cycle.

Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 1936.

First edition of what many scholars believe to be Schumpeter’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist and student of Joseph Schumpeter, Robert Solow on the front free endpaper, with the inscription which reads, “I sat in Schumpeter’s lectures just about 70 years ago. The best of what I remember is in theContinue reading "The Theory of Economic Development: An Inquiry into Profits, Capital, Credit, Interest, and the Business Cycle."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-63014
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Leeser, Isaac

The Law of God.

Philadelphia : C. Sherman, 5605, 1845-46.

First edition of the “first English translation of the Pentateuch in America,” the 1845 Hebrew-English Bible by one of the most prominent and influential figures in American Jewish history. Octavo, 5 volumes. Translated by Isaac Leeser. Bound in contemporary polished calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, rebacked. Lightly rubbed, moderate wear. A veryContinue reading "The Law of God."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-49020
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Dyson, Freeman J

The World, The Flesh and the Devil.

London : Birbeck College, 1972.

First edition of this lecture given by Dyson at Birbeck College in London on May 16, 1972. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Signed by the author on the title page with an added note regarding this lecture, which reads, “The best part of this is the quotations from Bradford at the end. These are asContinue reading "The World, The Flesh and the Devil."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-62076
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Talese, Gay

Honor Thy Father.

New York : World Publishing, 1971.

First edition of Talese’s classic true story of the rise and fall of New York’s notorious Bonanno crime family. Octavo, original boards, illustrated, pictorial endpapers. Inscribed by the author to Rod McKuen, “For Rod With my very best – from one of his admirers- Gay Talese September 1971.” Rod McKuen was an American poet, singer-songwriter,Continue reading "Honor Thy Father."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-63039
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Roosevelt, Eleanor & Helen Ferris

Partners: The United Nations and Youth.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, 1950.

First edition of this work which tells the dramatic story of the United Nations. Small quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Inscribed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page, “For Marjorie friedgood with good wishes Eleanor Roosevelt.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket by Rafael Palacios.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-62052
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Lerner, Ben

Leaving the Atocha Station.

London : Granta, 2012.

First hardcover edition of the Lerner’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ben Lerner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$550.00
Item Number: RRB-63022
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Hughes, Langston

Laughing To Keep From Crying.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1952.

First edition of Hughes’ second major collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Inscribed especially for Wolfgang, With sincere regard Langston New York March 30, 1952.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-61051
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Bellow, Saul

Saul Bellow Signed Novel Contracts.

New York : Viking Press, 1956-1968.

Saul Bellow’s retained copies of the original contracts with Viking Press for his novels Henderson the Rain King, Herzog, and short story collection Mosby’s Memoirs. Each contract is four pages, signed at the conclusion by Bellow. The first contract dated April 4, 1956 obligates Bellow to “three untitled novels in 1956, 1957, and 1958” toContinue reading "Saul Bellow Signed Novel Contracts."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-61091
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Cervantes, Miguel De

El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Madrid : Gabriel de Sancha, 1797-98.

First edition of the first annotated edition of Don Quixote. Octavo, five volumes, bound in contemporary tree calf, covers with a swashed diagonal cross, edged with a gilt roll, gilt bands and green lettering pieces, marbled endpapers, sprinkled edges. With 2 engraved portraits, 2 engraved headpieces, 3 folding maps, and 31 engraved plates executed byContinue reading "El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-62015
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Durante, Jimmy

Jimmy Durante Signed Photograph.

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Large photograph of Jimmy Durante, inscribed by him, “To Sammy – For all you did for me – I hope I may get the chance to do something for you. My Best Always, Schnozzle Durante.” The photograph measures 11 inches by 14 inches. Double matted and framed.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-63000
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Thaler, Richard

The Winner’s Curse: Paradoxes and Anomalies of Economic Life.

New York : Free Press, 1989.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s groundbreaking book. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Richard Thaler on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Stromberg.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-60041
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Rendell, Ruth

The Best Man to Die.

London : John Lang, 1969.

First edition of the fourth Inspector Wexford novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ruth Rendell on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear. Jacket design by William Randell.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-61004
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Rendell, Ruth

A New Lease of Death.

London : John Long, 1967.

First edition of the second Inspector Wexford novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ruth Rendell on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by William Randell.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-60053
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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

La Hojarasca.

Buenos Aires : Editorial Suamerica, 1970.

First Argentinian edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s first book. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Gabriel Garcia Marquez on the front free endpaper. From the library of Gregory Rabassa, with his signature. Rabassa was the translator of La Hojaraca into English and Cien Anos de Soledad, among others. He was a translator of theContinue reading "La Hojarasca."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-60052
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Sanger, Margaret

Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1938.

First edition of Sanger’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Sanger. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Franklin M. Watts Margaret Sanger.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some small chips and wear.

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-60034
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Kertesz, Imre

Liquidation.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

First edition of this novel by the 2002 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Imre Kertesz on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated by Tim Wilkinson. Dust jacket design by John Gall.

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$225.00
Item Number: RRB-72016
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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. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Clare- with my warm greetings, Lillian Smith.” Decorations by Constance McMillan. Very goodContinue reading "Memory of a Large Christmas."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-59092
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Spark, Muriel

The Girls of Slender Means.

London : Macmillan, 1963.

First edition of Spark’s novella, which follows female inhabitants of London’s May of Teak Club in the summer of 1945. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Muriel Spark on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by H. Cowdell.

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$1,150.00
Item Number: RRB-59076
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Annan, Kofi

We The Peoples: A UN for the 21st Century.

Boulder, CO : Paradigm Publishers, 2014.

First edition of this work, in which Annan writes about the lessons of history he learned during his service as Secretary-General. Octavo, original boards. Edited by Edward Mortimer. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to John Whitehead and his wife, “To John and Cynthia With friendship and much affection Kofi Annan 27-10-14.”Continue reading "We The Peoples: A UN for the 21st Century."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-59016
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Garfield, James A. [Charles Lamb]

The Works of Charles Lamb.

New York : Derby & Jackson, 1856.

Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “J. A. Garfield, Hiram, Ohio, Sept. 1856.” Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Inter Folia Fructus, Library of James A. Garfield,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise case. Rare and desirable, from the library of the 20th PresidentContinue reading "The Works of Charles Lamb."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-58090
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Frankfurter, Felix

Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: Recorded in Talks With Dr. Harlan B. Phillips.

New York : Reynal & Company, 1960.

First edition of this collection of thoughts from Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Leonard Maill, who helped confirm my anglophilism, with the warm regards of Felix Frankfurter July 19, 60.” The recipient, Rowland Leonard Maill,Continue reading "Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: Recorded in Talks With Dr. Harlan B. Phillips."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-59088
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Doyle, Richard

Jack the Giant Killer.

London : Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1888.

First manuscript facsimile edition, reproduced from Richard Doyle’s original text. Slim quarto, original cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated. Near fine in the original dust jacket with some chips and tears. Any dust jacket from the 1880’s are rare; this is the only example we have seen or heard of. Rare and desirable.

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-59056
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Spark, Muriel

The Ballad of Peckham Rye.

London : Macmillan, 1960.

First edition of this satirical gem from the “master of malice and mayhem” (The New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Muriel Spark on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket with some closed tears to the extremities. Jacket design by Victor Reinganum.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-59022
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