Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

A Bear Called Paddington.

London : Collins, 1958.

First edition of the first book in the Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John with all good wishes Michael Bond. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a chip to the back panel. Housed in a customContinue reading "A Bear Called Paddington."

Hancock, John

John Hancock Autograph Document Signed.

June 22, 1767.

Rare autograph document signed by John Hancock requesting payment for provisions issued to Troops in Nova Scotia. One page, the manuscript document reads, “Boston June 22d 1767 Sir, At Thirty Days sight of this my Third Bill/First & Second of same tenor and date not paid/please to pay to Messrs. Harrison Barnard & Spragg Merchts. inContinue reading "John Hancock Autograph Document Signed."

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

London : Bloomsbury, 2005.

First edition of the sixth and penultimate novel in Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. Additionally signed and inscribed by several members of the primary cast of the 2009 film including: Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) on the front free endpaper, Warwick Davis (goblin Griphook)Continue reading "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set].

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Through a behind the scenes exploration of the James Bond archives this release celebrates 007 and The Macallan as modern innovators linked by their Scottish heritage. The Macallan and James Bond are bound together by our shared Scottish heritage, innovative nature and the pursuit of excellence. We have created a remarkable collection comprising six limitedContinue reading "The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set]."

La Motta, Jake [Paul Schrader and Robert De Niro]

Raging Bull: My Story.

New Jersey : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1971.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the Academy Award-winning film, starring Robert De Niro. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly inscribed by Jake La Motta and inscribed by Paul Schrader on the front free endpaper and signed by Robert De Niro on the dedication page. Robert De Niro starredContinue reading "Raging Bull: My Story."

Dodge, W.C.; Andrew Johnson; Henry J. Raymond; et al

Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection.

: Various publishers, c. 1861-1865.

Extensive collection of over fifty first edition Civil War era pamphlets on topics including politics, battles, foreign relations, debt, and the draft. Octavo, 52 volumes, original wrappers. The collection includes first editions of: Memorial to the Hon. Secretary of War, or, How to Strengthen our Army and Crush the Rebellion, with a Saving of LifeContinue reading "Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection."

King Charles II Of Spain. [Don Carlos]

King Charles II Of Spain Autograph Signed Manuscript.

Madrid May 28, 1699.

Rare elaborately illuminated nobility diploma signed by King Charles II of Spain, appointing Don Martin Damian Mendizabal the title of Marquis of Torre Gines. Quarto, bound in full red contemporary velvet covered boards with two metal clasps, containing five illuminated leaves, two fully illuminated in color with the Royal coat of arms and portrait ofContinue reading "King Charles II Of Spain Autograph Signed Manuscript."

McCarthy, Cormac

Suttree.

New York : Random House, 1979.

First edition of the author’s fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Barbara with love Cormac.” With a photograph laid in of McCarthy with his arms around the recipient and his then wife Ann Delisle. NearContinue reading "Suttree."

Dumas, Alexandre. [Alexander]

The Works of Alexandre Dumas.

Boston : Estes and Lauriat, 1893-1896.

The Edition De Luxe of the works of Alexandre Dumas, limited to one thousand numbered copies. Octavo, 40 volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, frontispiece with captioned tissue guard to each volume, illustrated with platesContinue reading "The Works of Alexandre Dumas."

James, P.D

Cover Her Face.

London : Faber and Faber, 1962.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original green cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page with the added words, “And when that happened the right words would be found. P.D. James 4/8/14.” The inscription is the final lines of this novel. Near fine in a near fine dust jacketContinue reading "Cover Her Face."

Gershwin, George

George Gershwin Signed Rhapsody in Blue Piano Score.

New York : Harms Incorporated, 1925.

Rare 1925 printing of the piano score for the orchestral composition that defined the jazz age, first published in 1924. Small folio, original illustrated wrappers, piano solo and second piano in score. Presentation copy, inscribed by George Gershwin on the title page, “For Mr. Fuerst – with all best wishes George Gershwin.” The recipient, EugeneContinue reading "George Gershwin Signed Rhapsody in Blue Piano Score."

Churchill, Winston S. and Clementine [Edward Steichen]

Winston S. Churchill Signed Photograph with Autographed Notes.

1941.

Portrait photograph of Winston Churchill, taken by Edward Steichen, signed as prime minister, “Winston S. Churchill November 1940.” With two portrait photographs of Churchill and a telegram from Churchill to Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, 23 November 1961 “Thank you dearest Audrey for the luscious caviar love Winston.” With three autographed letters from Clementine Churchill and one autographContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Signed Photograph with Autographed Notes."

Robinson, Jackie; Roy Campanella; Don Drysdale; Pee Wee Reese; Gil Hodges; Carl Furillo; Don Newcombe; Jim Gilliam; Walter Alston; et al

1956 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare Official National League baseball signed by 22 members of the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson in his last season, a rookie Don Drysdale, Roy Campanella in his second to last season, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Don Newcombe, Jim Gilliam, Walter Alston, and more. The signatures of Charlie Neal, DukeContinue reading "1956 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball."

Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1949.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and a small chip. Jacket design by Michael Kennard. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A sharp example, uncommon in this condition.

Klein, William

New York, Rome, Moscow, Tokyo.

Various Places 1956-1964.

First editions of each of the photographers famed city books. Tall quarto, 4 volumes. Each are signed by William Klein, with the caption booklet of New York signed as well. Very good to near fine books in original dust jackets showing some light rubbing and wear. A very sharp set of these volumes.

Thomas, Dylan

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.

London : J.M. Dent & Sons, 1940.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Dylan Thomas on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed.

Gresham, William Lindsay. [C.S. Lewis]

Limbo Tower.

New York : Rhinehart & Company, Inc, 1949.

First edition of one of Gresham’s most significant works. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For C.S. Lewis – This is a book of confusions but I think the general direction is right. Two forces set me on the right path –Continue reading "Limbo Tower."

Marshman, Joshua [Confucius]

The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. [The Analects of Confucius].

Serampore : Printed at the Mission Press, 1809.

First English translation of the Analects of Confucius printed at Serampore, the first major center of English printing in Chinese. Quarto, Vol. I [all published], bound in modern half calf, gilt-lettered morocco spine label, gilt stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, half-title, 4pp. errata, Chinese and English text, without theContinue reading "The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. [The Analects of Confucius]."

Nixon, Richard; Gerald R. Ford; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; George Bush; Bill Clinton; George W. Bush

Official Seal of the President of the United States Photograph Signed By Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

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Rare photograph of the official seal of the president of the United States signed by seven American presidents. Color glossy photograph of the official seal of the president of the United States covering 40 consecutive years of presidential administrations. Boldly signed by Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, andContinue reading "Official Seal of the President of the United States Photograph Signed By Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush."

The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and The New. Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues. And With the former Translations dilligently compared & revised. [with] The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to Use of the Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David.

London : Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb, Printer to the King and Queens most Excellent Majesties, 1692-1693.

Rare 17th century Holy Bible and Book of Common Prayer uniformly and exquisitely bound. Octavo, two volumes uniformly bound in full crushed levant morocco with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and scrolling to the front and rear panels with fleuron cornerpieces, engraved silver central ornamentContinue reading "The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and The New. Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues. And With the former Translations dilligently compared & revised. [with] The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to Use of the Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David."

Kipling, Rudyard [Cormac McCarthy]

Being a Man [If-].

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Rare print of Rudyard Kipling’s poem Being a Man, more commonly referred to as “If-“. One page, typed. Boldly signed by author Cormac McCarthy at the bottom right corner. Cormac McCarthy (1933–2023) was an American novelist whose stark prose and often violent themes earned him recognition as one of the most influential literary voices ofContinue reading "Being a Man [If-]."

Leigh Fermor, Patrick [Xan and Daphne Fielding]

A Journey To Peru: July 27th-Sept 2nd 1971 (Three Letters From the Andes).

Kardamyli, Greece : Privately Printed, 1972.

An 88 page manuscript of Patrick Leigh Fermor’s book “Three Letters From the Andes” with Leigh Fermor’s hand corrections throughout. Quarto, photocopy typescript. Privately printed in Kardamyli in 1972. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “For Xan and Daphne with tons of love from Paddy.” The recipient Daphne Fielding was a British socialite and memoiristContinue reading "A Journey To Peru: July 27th-Sept 2nd 1971 (Three Letters From the Andes)."

Bellow, Saul [Christopher Hitchens]

Henderson the Rain King.

New York : The Viking Press, 1959.

First edition of Bellow’s classic fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow writer Christopher Hitchens, “For Christopher with good wishes Saul Bellow.” Hitchens wrote, “When I think of Bellow, I think not just of a man whose genius for the vernacular could seem toContinue reading "Henderson the Rain King."

Carlos II, King of Spain

Carta Executoria of King Carlos II of Spain for Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas and His Sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas.

Valladolid, Spain 1685.

Rare 17th century elaborately illuminated nobility patent of King Carlos II of Spain for the late Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas, represented by two procurators, and his sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas, residents of Lugar de Cavecuela. Quarto, bound in early red velvet over pasteboards with red and yellow silk cordContinue reading "Carta Executoria of King Carlos II of Spain for Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas and His Sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas."