Churchill, Winston S

My Early Life; Thoughts and Adventures; Great Contemporaries; Step by Step.

London : Odhams Press Limited, 1936-1939.

First Odhams press edition of four of Churchill’s best-known works. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated. Presentation set, inscribed by Churchill to his financial adviser on the front free endpaper of My Early Life, “To T.E.R. Harris from Winston S. Churchill Christmas 1947” and initialed by ChurchillContinue reading "My Early Life; Thoughts and Adventures; Great Contemporaries; Step by Step."

Hemingway, Ernest

For Whom the Bell Tolls.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940.

First edition, early printing of Hemingway’s third novel, a tragic exploration of love, duty, and the futility of war. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Ernest Hemingway to his cousin on the front free endpaper, “For Ruth and Malcolm, from their child producing house guest who is very fond of them (whatContinue reading "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

Dylan, Bob

Like A Rolling Stone.

London : Blossom Music Ltd, 1965.

Original sheet music of the classic song, Like A Rolling Stone, named by Rolling Stone magazine as the number 1 song of the all-time, boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the front panel. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers. In near fine condition. Critics have described “Like a Rolling Stone” as revolutionary in its combination of musicalContinue reading "Like A Rolling Stone."

[Lincoln, Abraham; James Buchanan; Ulysses S. Grant; Rutherford B. Hayes; Andrew Johnson; Franklin Pierce

Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others.

[1877-1880].

Unique 19th-century autograph album containing the signatures of six American presidents, fifteen senators, several cabinet members, and governors including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce. Narrow quarto, bound in one quarter period dark brown cloth over stiff marbled wrappers, the autograph album is a repurposed 19th-century caucus record, dating from ca.Continue reading "Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others."

Leeser, Issac

Discourses on the Jewish Religion.

Philadelphia : Sherman & Co, 1836-1867.

Rare complete first edition set of one of the ‘major builders of American Judaism’, Isaac Leeser’s Discourses on the Jewish Religion. Octavo, 10 volumes, bound in the original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In good condition with rubbing to the extremities of each volume, bookplate to the front pastedown and ownership stamp toContinue reading "Discourses on the Jewish Religion."

Poe, Edgar Allan

Eureka: A Prose Poem.

New York : George P. Putnam, 1848.

First edition, first issue of Poe’s classic work. Duodecimo, original publishers blind stamped black cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. First issue, without the review for Eureka on page 2 of the 16 page catalogue at the end of the book, but reads simply: “Poe. — Eureka, A Prose Poem: Or the Physical andContinue reading "Eureka: A Prose Poem."

Melville, Herman

Herman Melville Autograph Letter Signed.

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Rare autograph letter signed and entirely in the hand of Herman Melville to his publisher, Harper & Brothers. One page, the letter reads in full, “Harper & Brothers New York. Pittsfield Oct. 8th Gentlemen: Herewith is an article, which, if it suit, will you, according to what you have said to me, send me theContinue reading "Herman Melville Autograph Letter Signed."

Mandela, Nelson

No Easy Walk To Freedom: Articles, Speeches, and Trial Addresses.

New York : Basic Books Inc., Publishers, 1965.

First edition of Nelson Mandela’s classic account of the struggle against South Africa’s apartheid system. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “NMandela 25.5.95.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Parke P. Bowman. Introduction by Oliver Tambo. Edited by Ruth First. Housed in a custom halfContinue reading "No Easy Walk To Freedom: Articles, Speeches, and Trial Addresses."

Holinshed, Raphael

The First and Second Volumes of Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland With: The Third volume of Chronicles, beginning at Duke William the Norman [Holinshed Chronicles].

London : John Harrison, George Bishop, Rafe Newberie, Henrie Denham, and Thomas Woodcocke, 1587.

Preferred second edition of the greatest Elizabethan repository of English history which served as an important source for Shakespeare’s plays. Folios, 3 volumes bound into 2, bound in full calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, red morocco spine labels, gilt ruled, woodcut initials and title pages. Separate title pages and pagination forContinue reading "The First and Second Volumes of Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland With: The Third volume of Chronicles, beginning at Duke William the Norman [Holinshed Chronicles]."

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Principes Du Droit Politique. [Du Contrat Social].

Amsterdam : Marc Michel Rey, 1762.

Rare first edition, type B, of Rousseau‘s greatest work. Octavo, bound in full contemporary sheepskin, gilt tooling to the spine in eight compartments within raised bands, burgundy morocco spine label lettered in gilt, stamped turn-ins, marbled endpapers, engraved vignette of Liberty to the title page by Boily after Bolomey, all edges red, ribbon bound in.Continue reading "Principes Du Droit Politique. [Du Contrat Social]."

Swift, Jonathan

Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels].

London : Benjamin Motte, 1726.

First editions of Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece, Gulliver’s Travels. Octavo, two volumes, bound in three quarters contemporary calf over marbled boards, engraved frontispiece of Lemuel Gulliver, woodcut initials, five engraved maps, gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom cloth slipcase. Bookplate to the pastedown and period ownership signature to eachContinue reading "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels]."

Silverstein, Shel; [Paulette Breen]

The Giving Tree.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown with a large original drawing of a tree which has been carved to read the name ‘Paulette’ and inscribed on the half-title page at the bottom left corner, “With Love ~ Shel Silverstein.” TheContinue reading "The Giving Tree."

Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins Signed Moonwalk Photograph.

: [NASA], 1969.

Rare photograph of the Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Octavo, color chromogenic print of Buzz Aldrin saluting the American flag after having mounted it into the solid, rocky ground of the lunar surface. Boldly signed on the mount in black ink by “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” Mounted and framed. InContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins Signed Moonwalk Photograph."

Fleming, Ian

Moonraker.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

Early printing of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed by Ian Fleming on the front free endpaper. From the personal collection of a close female friend of Fleming’s who visited him in Jamaica frequently. Fine in a near fineContinue reading "Moonraker."

The Holy Bible, Conteining the Old Testament and the New. Newly Translated out ot the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translation diligently compared and revised By his Majesties Special commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches.

Imprinted at London : Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie, 1613 [-1612].

Exceptionally rare 1613 printing of Robert Barker’s Geneva Bible. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with elaborate gilt decorations to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling and panelling to the front and rear panels with flueron cornerpieces, gilt turn-ins, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Two title pages withinContinue reading "The Holy Bible, Conteining the Old Testament and the New. Newly Translated out ot the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translation diligently compared and revised By his Majesties Special commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches."

Ferrari, Enzo

Original Drawings of The Ferrari Turbo 208 Signed by Enzo Ferrari.

Modena : Privately Printed, 1979.

Rare original wax paper diagrams documenting the design evolution of the Ferrari Turbo 208 engine. Folded diagram sheet of the engine signed by Enzo Ferrari in purple ink from around 1979-80. Seven sheets, printed on wax paper. In very good condition. Accompanied by the original envelope. The pieces measure 19.5 inches by 13.75 inches, withContinue reading "Original Drawings of The Ferrari Turbo 208 Signed by Enzo Ferrari."

Cohen, Leonard

Let Us Compare Mythologies.

Montreal : McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press, 1956.

First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth, with five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the front free endpaper to fellow poetContinue reading "Let Us Compare Mythologies."

Hathorne, John; Bartholomew Gedney; Benjamin Gerrish

Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney.

Salem, MA 1682.

Rare original manuscript land deed signed by colonial Massachusetts magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney of the Salem Witch Trials. Oblong octavo, one page, dated March 9, 1682/3 and entering the Salem record books on April 3rd 1684, manuscript document in the hand of Recorder Bartholomew Gedney, for the certified transfer of land between BenjaminContinue reading "Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney."

Barrie, J.M. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.

London : Hodder & Stoughton Limited, n.d.

New edition of Rackham’s highly-sought-after masterpiece, which established his reputation as one of England’s premier illustrators. Quarto, original publisher’s green cloth elaborately decorated in gilt, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 50 mounted color plates complete with captioned tissue guards including frontispiece. Association copy, signed by author J.M. Barrie on the verso of the front freeContinue reading "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens."

Hill, Napoleon

Think and Grow Rich.

Meriden, Conn. : The Ralston Society, 1937.

Rare first edition of this classic bestseller, which has sold over 100 million copies. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Napoleon Hill on an official bookplate on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable in the original dust jacketContinue reading "Think and Grow Rich."

Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

London : Little, Brown and Company, 1994.

First British edition of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Dr. Ivan May Compliments and bestContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

Churchill, Winston S

Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill.

London : George G. Harrap, 1938.

First edition of this important collection of speeches, a forerunner to Churchill’s classic war speech volumes, which sets the stage for them. Octavo, original cloth, photographic frontispiece of Churchill. Presentation copy, inscribed by Winston S. Churchill on the front free endpaper, “To George from Winston. August 1938.” Near fine in the rare original dust jacket,Continue reading "Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill."

Goldwater, Barry [Ayn Rand]

The Conscience of a Conservative.

Shepherdsville, Kentucky : Victor Publishing Company, 1960.

First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ayn Rand with admiration- Barry Goldwater.” In 1960, Senator Barry Goldwater wrote to Ayn Rand to thank her for defending the “conservative position” he believed they shared during her famous appearance on “The MikeContinue reading "The Conscience of a Conservative."

Elizabeth II, Queen and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Signed Royal Family Christmas Card Collection.

1953-1960.

Rare collection of five Royal Christmas cards signed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The cards include the Royal Coronation Christmas and New Year’s card of 1953, the 1955 Christmas and New Year’s Card with a photograph of the Royal family at Balmoral, the 1956 Christmas and New Year’s Card with a photograph ofContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Signed Royal Family Christmas Card Collection."