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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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Kirby, Robert G.; John W. O'Brien; Myron S. Scholes; Rodger F. Smith; Jack L. Treynor

Evaluation and Measurement of Investment Performance.

Charlottesville : The Financial Analysts Research Foundation, 1977.

First edition of this collection of essays on investment performance. Octavo, original wrappers. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-117761
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von Mises, Ludwig

Omnipotent Government: The Rise of the Total State and Total War.

New Rochelle, NY : Arlington House Publishers, 1969.

First edition of the re-issue of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, bookplate.

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Item Number: RRB-120643
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Kipling, Rudyard

Abaft the Funnel.

New York : B. W. Dodge & Company, 1909.

First edition, first issue of of Kipling’s 1909 short story collection with gold lettering to the spine and front panel. Octavo, original blue cloth with gold titles to the spine and front panel. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-122911
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Kerbey, Joseph Orton

On the War Path: A Journey Over the Historic Grounds of the Late Civil War.

Chicago : Donahue, Henneberry & Co., 1890.

First edition of the Civil War Union spy’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition.

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Item Number: RRB-132391
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Davies, Paul

About Time: Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1995.

First edition of this work by the award-winning scientist. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Paul Davies on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Cheung Tai.

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Item Number: RRB-133205
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Wilde, Oscar. Selected by E. V. Lucas

A Critic in Pall Mall: Beings Extracts From Reviews and Miscellanies.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1919.

First edition of this selection of Wilde’s literary criticism. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription.

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Item Number: RRB-139580
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Catledge, Turner

My Life and The Times.

New York : Harper and Row, Publishers, 1971.

First edition of this autobiography by the New York Times journalist and editor. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Marian Heishell in grateful appreciation of her friendship- with sincerest and affectionate regards. Turner Catledge.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-109372
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Shaw, George Bernard [John Steinbeck]

Saint Joan: A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1936.

Early printing of one of Shaw’s major works. Octavo, original cloth, with illustrations from the play as presented by Katharine Cornell courtesy of Vandamm Studio. From the library of American actor Zachary Scott, the first husband of Elaine Scott who later married writer John Steinbeck. Scott is best remembered for his many roles as villainsContinue reading "Saint Joan: A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue."

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Item Number: RRB-114807
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Kipling, Rudyard

Songs From Books.

Garden City : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1912.

First edition of this selection of songs from Kipling’s children’s stories. Octavo, original illustrated cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-121421
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Wells, H.G

The Sea Lady: A Tissue of Moonshine.

London : Methuen & Co., 1902.

First edition of this whimsical tale about the mermaid Miranda. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago” series, and The Prestige (1995), which was adapted into theContinue reading "The Sea Lady: A Tissue of Moonshine."

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Item Number: RRB-151010
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Reagan, Nancy

My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan.

New York : Random House, 1989.

First edition of Nancy Reagan’s memoirs. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Gene Williams Best Wishes Nancy Reagan Apr ’92.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Written in collaboration with William Novak.

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Item Number: RRB-1860
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Updike, John

Memories of the Ford Administration.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Updike on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed by jacket designer Chip Kidd on the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

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Item Number: RRB-133586
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Ruskin, John

Sesame and Lilies.

London : George Allen, 1893.

Finely bound example of Ruskin’s classic anthology including Of King’s Treasures, Of Queen’s Gardens, and The Mystery of Life and Its Arts. Octavo, bound in full vellum with morocco spine labels, gilt ruling and central gilt Aske’s Hatcham Schools coat of arms, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt with others uncut. In good condition. Bookplate.

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Item Number: RRB-114418
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Fergusson, Alexander

The Laird of Lag: A Life-Sketch.

Edinburgh : Printed for David Douglas, 1886.

First edition of this biographical study of Sir Robert Grierson of Lag. Octavo, original publisher’s navy blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine, horseshoe stamped in gilt to the front panel, top edge gilt, title page vignette, with black and white illustrations. In good condition. Ownership stamp to the verso of the front freeContinue reading "The Laird of Lag: A Life-Sketch."

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Item Number: RRB-149108
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Nabokov, Vladimir

The Eye.

New York : Phaedra, 1965.

First edition of this novel by the author of Lolita. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated by Dmitri Nabokov.

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Item Number: RRB-117561
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Burgess, Gelett

The Maxims of Methuselah: Being the Advice Given by the Patriarch in his Nine Hundred Sixty and Ninth Year to his Great Grandson at Shem’s Coming of Age in Regard to Women.

New York : Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1907.

First edition of the humorist’s colorful take on the Battle of the Sexes. Octavo, original half cloth, with illustrations, decorations, and cover design by Louis D. Fancher. Very good in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

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Item Number: RRB-119078
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Wells, H.G

Ann Veronica.

London : T. Fisher Unwin, 1909.

First British edition of this Edwardian era novel. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth with titles stamped in gilt, along with “Vita sine litteris mors est” written in golden gilt on the front. This translates as “Life without learning is death,” a phrase traditionally attributed to Seneca (Epistle 82). From the collection of British science fictionContinue reading "Ann Veronica."

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Item Number: RRB-150887
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Viola, Henry J. Introduction by David McCullough

The National Archives of The United States.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1984.

First edition of this guide to the “nation’s attic.” Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with original photographs by Jonathan Wallen. Foreword by Robert M. Warner. Introduction by David McCullough. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To John Vernon, Herman J. Viola” and Robert M. Warner who contributed the introduction, “All good wishesContinue reading "The National Archives of The United States."

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Item Number: RRB-132623
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Stravinsky, Vera; Robert Craft [Charles Strouse]

Stravinsky: In Pictures and Documents.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1978.

First edition of this authoritative biography of Igor Stravinsky. Quarto, original cloth, profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs. From the collection of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman. Over his 50-year career, Charles Strouse wrote the music for such iconic musical theater hits as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause,Continue reading "Stravinsky: In Pictures and Documents."

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Item Number: RRB-152209
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Lowry, Lois

Son.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2012.

First edition of the thrilling conclusion to ‘The Giver’ quartet. Octavo, original half-cloth. Signed by the author on the title page, “with best wishes Lois Lowry.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Charles Brock.

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Item Number: RRB-145163
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Gilder, George

Knowledge and Power: The Information Theory of Capitalism and How It Is Revolutionizing Our World.

Washington, DC : Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2013.

First edition of Gilder’s work, which introduces an all-new paradigm-shifting theory of capitalism. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by George Gilder on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by J. Henry Pereira.

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Item Number: RRB-135625
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Cheever, Susan

Home Before Dark: A Biographical Memoir of John Cheever by His Daughter.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984.

First edition of Cheever’s candid portrait of her father, John Cheever. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “New York City October 1984 To Burrows with love from his old friend Susan.” The recipient, American litigator Kenneth David Burrows married American novelist Erica Jong in 1989. Jong remainsContinue reading "Home Before Dark: A Biographical Memoir of John Cheever by His Daughter."

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Item Number: RRB-142633
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Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by David Mostyn

Spring-Heeled Jack: A Story of Bravery and Evil.

London : Corgi Yearling Books, 1998.

First Corgi Yearling edition of Pullman’s fantastic adventure story. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Eileen – Philip Pullman.” In fine condition. Cover illustration by Peter Bailey. Inside Illustrations by David Mostyn.

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Item Number: RRB-89122
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O'Neill, Eugene

The Emperor Jones.

Cincinnati : Stewart Kidd, 1921.

First separate edition of the play that established O’Neill as a successful playwright. Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-118107
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