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Kepler, Johannes

Ioannis Keppleri Mathematici, Ad Epistolam Sethi Calvisij Chronologi Responsio. Qua Perversi Sensus Verborum Euangelistae Criman Dilutiur, & in Authorem Retorquetur. [Johannes Kepler Mathematician, Response to the Letter of the Chronologist Sethus Calvisius. In Which the Accusation of a Distorted Meaning of the Words of the Gospel is Dispelled and Turned Back Upon the Author.]

Frankfurt : At the press of Godofredus Tampachius, Printed by Erasmus Kempffer, 1614.

Rare first edition of this treatise concerning the Gregorian calendar’s important dates in religious history. Octavo, limp paper boards, decorated with woodcut ornaments. In very good condition with toning and chipping. From the library of professor, astronomer, historian and bibliophile Owen Gingerich.

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149671

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Seuss, Dr

Green Eggs and Ham.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition, early printing of this Dr. Seuss classic. Octavo, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “With Best Wishes to Chuck Meeks! Dr. Seuss.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed by Dr. Seuss.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149462

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Oskison, John M. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1938.

First edition of this biography of Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original tan cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Tecumseh. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the half title page. In very good condition with some rubbing to the front and rear panels. General William Tecumseh Sherman’s son P.Continue reading "Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-145870

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Dumas, Alexandre [Alexander]

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo [The Count of Monte-Cristo].

Paris : Bureaux du Journal Le Siecle, 1846.

One of the earliest known editions of The Count of Monte Cristo. Quarto, bound in contemporary half leather over marbled boards, illustrated with the frontispiece portrait and 29 plates on thicker paper by Gavarni, Johannot and others, each with a tissue guard. This copy includes plates, rarely found in this scarce edition. In very goodContinue reading "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo [The Count of Monte-Cristo]."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150655

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Irving, Washington [William T. Sherman]

A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada: From the MSS. of Fray Antonio Agapida.

Paris : Baudry's European Library, 1842.

General William T. Sherman’s copy of this romanticized historical narrative. Octavo, bound in full dark green calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges gilt, turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. Full page autograph inscription in pencil by United States General William T. Sherman on the versoContinue reading "A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada: From the MSS. of Fray Antonio Agapida."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149597

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Morrison, Toni

A Mercy.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.

First edition of “one of Morrison’s most haunting works yet” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Toni Morrison on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Barbara de Wilde.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-150556

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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 the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with various original ephemera relating to the original release of this title. Rare and desirable in the original dust jacketContinue reading "Think and Grow Rich."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150615

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Lewis, Carl

Carl Lewis Signed Sports Illustrated.

New York : Time Inc., August 5, 1996.

Original Sports Illustrated from August, 1996 of Olympic champion Carl Lewis on the cover. Boldly signed by Carl Lewis on the front cover. In near fine condition.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-150634

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Translated by Rabbi Isidore Epstein

The Babylonian Talmud.

London : The Soncino Press, 1935-1952.

First complete English translation and first Soncino edition of the Babylonian Talmud, a revered and significant work of Jewish scholarship. Octavo, 52 volumes in the original publisher’s deluxe full pebbled morocco with gilt titles and raised bands to the spine, gilt Soncino Press insignia to each front panel, gilt-ruled turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edgeContinue reading "The Babylonian Talmud."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149544

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Irving, John

The 158-Pound Marriage.

New York : Random House, 1974.

First edition of Irving’s third book. Octavo. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Merry Christmas, to Colin’s Teacher, Mr. Gallivan…1975 John Irving.” The recipient was John Irving’s son Colin’s teacher. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-150632

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Irving, John

The Hotel New Hampshire.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1981.

First edition of the author’s fifth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For John & Maggie, in hope of seeing you at another Bread Loaf John Irving Aug. ’81.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Terry Fehr.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-150633

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Dull, Mrs. S. R [Henrietta Stanley Dull]

Southern Cooking.

Atlanta, GA : Published by Mrs. S.R. Dull/Printed by The Ruralist Press, 1928.

First edition of this definitive work on southern cuisine. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial green cloth with titles and front panel vignette stamped in black. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mrs. W.R. Dixon. I hope you’ll like my recipes. Henrietta Stanley Dull (Mrs S.R. Dull.).” In very good condition.Continue reading "Southern Cooking."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149598

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Anderson, Sherwood

A Story Teller’s Story.

New York : B.W. Huebsch, 1924.

First edition of this autobiographical classic. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell and chemise box.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150636

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Ford, Richard

Independence Day.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Joanna. From your admirer; with gratitude Richard June 30, 1995.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150635

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Van Allsburg, Chris [Tom Hanks]

The Polar Express.

Norwalk, CT : The Easton Press, 1985.

Signed limited edition of Van Allsburg’s lushly illustrated classic, enchanting tale of childlike wonder and hope, winner of the 1986 Caldecott Medal, basis for the 2004 animated film starring Tom Hanks in six distinct roles. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Chris Van Allsburg and Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks. In fineContinue reading "The Polar Express."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150528

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Wheeler, Tony; Photographs by l'Anson

Rice Trails: A Journey Through the Ricelands of Asia & Australia.

Australia : Lonely Planet, 2004.

First edition of this wonderful work by the founder of Lonely Planet. Oblong quarto, original glossy boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by both Tony Wheeler and photographer Richard l’Anson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146239

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Coleman, Chapman; [John J. Crittenden] [William T. Sherman]

The Life of John J. Crittenden: With Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches.

Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott & Co, 1871.

First edition of this collection of memoirs of American statesman John J. Crittenden, edited by his daughter; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original brick-red cloth with gilt titles, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of John J. Crittenden to each volume. General William Tecumseh Sherman and his son P.T. Sherman’s booklates to the frontContinue reading "The Life of John J. Crittenden: With Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-145755

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Lowry, Malcolm

Under the Volcano.

New York : Reynal & Hitchcock, 1947.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “—Not to mention the Rhumerit Martiniqueist, with the milk punches, the vanilla sticks, the invitations to tomorrows champagne; the walks, the Greek restaurants, — Not to mention the Chamber of Deputies — Nor Alèsia, Nor Chartres, Nor In le Havre, Nor AnContinue reading "Under the Volcano."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150627

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Schumpeter, Joseph A

Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1942.

First edition of Schumpeter’s ground-breaking work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. First editions in the original dust jacket are rare.

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149817

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Milgrom, Paul

Discovering Prices: Auction Design in Markets with Complex Constraints.

New York : Columbia University Press, 2017.

First edition of this foundational contribution to modern market design by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Paul Milgrom on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover design by Noah Arlow.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149642

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McCullers, Carson

The Member of the Wedding.

New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1946.

First edition of McCullers’ classic coming-of-age story like no other about a young girl’s fascination with her brother’s wedding, which has been compared to The Catcher in the Rye and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149748

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Johnson, Simon and James Kwak

13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown.

New York : Pantheon Books, 2010.

First edition of this authoritative history of America’s financial oligarchy by one of the most prominent and frequently cited economists in the nation. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Simon Johnson on the title page, “James Thank you! Simon Johnson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brian Barth.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149620

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Kerouac, Jack

On the Road.

New York : Viking Press, 1957.

First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth lettered in white, top stain red. Association copy, signed by ten Beat Generation figures, each of whom played a significant role in the creation of On the Road. Signed by Lucien Carr, Allen Ginsberg (dated 2/10/84), Al Hinkle, Ed White, Sterling Lord, Helen WeaverContinue reading "On the Road."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149815

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[William Tecumseh Sherman]

Military Order of The Loyal Legion of the United States: Roster of the Commandery of the State of New York from January 17th, 1866, to June 1st, 1911.

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First edition of this roster of military personnel from the state of New York, including Philemon Tecumseh Sherman; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition with some sunning to the spine, front and rear panels.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-145744

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