Mamet, David

Glengarry Glen Ross.

New York : Grove Press, 1984.

First edition, early printing of this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, basis for the 1992 film starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey and Jonathan Pryce. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by David Mamet and Academy Award-winning actor Al Pacino on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. CoverContinue reading "Glengarry Glen Ross."

Davies, Valentine

Miracle On 34th Street.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1947.

First edition of this modern Christmas classic. Octavo, original red cloth. Boldly signed by Valentine Davies on the half-title page. Fine in a very good first-issue dust jacket with “Double Your Enjoyment” on the rear panel. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed.

Ghosh, Amitav

Ibis Trilogy: Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire.

London : John Murray, 2008-2015.

First British editions of this critically acclaimed trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original publisher’s cloth, floral endpapers. Boldly signed by the author on the title page of each volume. Sea of Poppies is signed and dated in the year of publication, “Amitav Ghosh 1/5/08”; and River of Smoke is signed and dated in the year ofContinue reading "Ibis Trilogy: Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire."

Churchill, Winston S

Marlborough: His Life and Times.

London : George G. Harrap & Company, 1933-36.

Rare original publisher’s advance proofs of the first edition of the first three volumes of Churchill’s important biography of his notable ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Octavo, 3 volumes, original wrappers, illustrated with, maps, plans, plates and document facsimiles. In very good condition with Vol. II in a good dust jacket, possibly aContinue reading "Marlborough: His Life and Times."

Collins, Michael [Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong]

Michael Collins Signed Buzz Aldrin Moon Footprint Oversized Photograph.

: n.p., n.d..

Oversized photograph of the first sign of mankind’s exploration to the moon. Glossy color oversized photograph of Buzz Aldrin’s footprint on the lunar surface. Boldly signed in black felt tip by American astronaut Michael Collins, “Michael Collins Apollo XI.” In fine condition. The piece measures 20 inches by 16 inches. Triple matted and framed. TheContinue reading "Michael Collins Signed Buzz Aldrin Moon Footprint Oversized Photograph."

Montana, Joe

Joe Montana Signed Sports Illustrated.

1991.

Original Sports Illustrated from 1991, inscribed by Hall of Famer Joe Montana. In very good condition.

Redford, Robert [F. Scott Fitzgerald]

1974 GQ: Gentlemen’s Quarterly “Gatsby Flair” with Robert Redford Cover Illustration.

New York : Gentlemen's Quarterly, 1974.

Rare March 1974 Gentlemen’s Quarterly “Gatsby Flair” issue with the cover illustration of Robert Redford in a pink Ralph Lauren suit leaning against a yellow Rolls Royce. The issue features a fourteen page article and photograph spread depicting the clothes and luxury fashion of the costumes in the 1974 film The Great Gatsby with coverContinue reading "1974 GQ: Gentlemen’s Quarterly “Gatsby Flair” with Robert Redford Cover Illustration."

Clinton, President William Jefferson [Bill] [Madeleine Albright]

Selected Remarks.

.

Collection of speeches and addresses from the 47th president of the United States, all first edition; from the library of Secretary Madeleine Albright. Octavo, seven volumes, original cloth and wrappers. Secretary Madeline K. Albright’s bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Association copies, inscribed by the President in ‘Selected Remarks 2017’ on the titleContinue reading "Selected Remarks."

Allen, Woody

Hannah And Her Sisters.

New York : Vintage Books A Division Of Random House , 1987.

First edition of this vintage original comedic drama. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Illustrated with black and white photographs. In near fine condition.

Cervantes, Miguel de. Translated by Charles Jarvis

The Adventures of Don Quixote De La Mancha; Translated From the Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.

London : J. & R. Tonson and R. Dodsley, 1742.

First edition of Jarvis’ translation of Cervantes’ masterpiece, with the eight page translator’s preface present in volume one. Quarto, two volumes, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in seven compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges stained red, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panel. IllustratedContinue reading "The Adventures of Don Quixote De La Mancha; Translated From the Spanish of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra."

Crowley, Aleister

The Works of Aleister Crowley.

Foyers : Society For The Propagation of Religious Truth , 1905-1907.

First collected edition, “Essay Competition” issue of the collected writings of the noted occult writer. Octavo, three volumes bound into one as issued in the original publisher’s limp linen with gilt titles to the front panel, top edge gilt with others untrimmed. Boldly signed by the author on the second free endpaper, “With Mr. AleisterContinue reading "The Works of Aleister Crowley."

Joyce, James; Pablo Picasso; Gertrude Stein; Eugene Jolas and Elliot Paul [Editors]

Transition: An International Quarterly for Creative Experiment. Number 13. Summer, 1928.

Paris : Transition, 1928.

The summer 1928 issue of Transition, number 13, containing James Joyce’s ongoing piece “Continuation of a Work in Progress.” Octavo, original pictorial wrappers with the cover portrait by Picasso, illustrated with black and white photographs throughout including Berenice Abbott’s famed portrait of James Joyce. “Continuation of a Work in Progress” is an excerpt of Joyce’sContinue reading "Transition: An International Quarterly for Creative Experiment. Number 13. Summer, 1928."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Duodecimo, bound with twine between two wood blocks carved with ornate patterns and hand-painted miniatures to the verso of each board with depictions of the Crucifixion of Jesus and the Arrest of Jesus, parchment manuscript in black and red ink. The book measures 4.25 inches in height by inchesContinue reading "Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible."

Elizabeth II, Queen [Agatha Christie]

Evil Under the Sun Royal Performance Plaque.

: Variety and EMI Films, December 23, 1981.

Rare royal film performance plaque presented in congratulations to EMJ Films producers John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin and director Guy Hamilton for their selection of Agatha Christie’s ‘Evil Under the Sun’ for Her Majesty the Queen at the 1982 Royal Film Performance Presentation. Glossy performance plaque, the text on the plaque reads in part, “TheContinue reading "Evil Under the Sun Royal Performance Plaque."

Duke, Charlie [John F. Kennedy]

Charlie Duke Signed John F. Kennedy Photograph.

2520.

Oversized photograph of President John F. Kennedy delivering his famous speech on September 12, 1962, about landing on the moon before 1970. Boldly signed by astronaut Charlie Duke in silver felt tip with a lengthy inscription from Kennedy’s speech that reads in full, “‘We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go toContinue reading "Charlie Duke Signed John F. Kennedy Photograph."

Dickens, Charles

Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi. Edited by “Boz.”

London : Richard Bentley, 1838.

First edition in the rare original cloth of Dickens’ popular retelling of the memoirs of celebrated English clown Joseph Grimaldi. Octavo, two volumes, original pink cloth with floral design stamped in blind, gilt titles and detailing of a clown to the spine, frontispiece portrait of Grimaldi, with 11 illustrations by George Cruikshank. Mixed state withContinue reading "Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi. Edited by “Boz.”"

Huxley, Aldous

Brave New World.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1932.

First edition of Huxley’s masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full leather by Exeter Bookbinders in a unique binding of a blue suit jacket and three titanium skull-shaped buttons to the front panel, gilt titles to the spine, “Bernard Marx” in gilt on the front panel. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription to the copyright page, “Yes!!!!Continue reading "Brave New World."

Gilman [Stetson], Charlotte Perkins

Concerning Children.

Boston : Small, Maynard & Company, 1900.

First edition of this book on child rearing. Octavo, original blue pictorial cloth. The dedication copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page to her daughter Katharine, who the book is dedicated to, “First copy received- to Katharine from Mother. Dec. 10th 1900.” Additionally inscribed in pencil by Katharine with her Pasadena address onContinue reading "Concerning Children."

Miles, General Nelson A

Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles: Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War or From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development and Progress of Our Great Western Empire.

Chicago : The Werner Company, 1896.

Publisher’s deluxe first edition of this autobiography of a great military general; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Quarto, bound in full crushed morocco with gilt titles to the front panel, images of a cannon and trumpet stamped in blind, all edges gilt, gilt patterned floral endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of General Nelson A.Continue reading "Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles: Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War or From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development and Progress of Our Great Western Empire."

Wasserstein, Wendy

The Heidi Chronicles.

San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1990.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Liz – All best – Wendy Wasserstein.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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."

Kazantzakis, Nikos

The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].

Athena : Thiphros, 1955.

First edition in Greek of the author’s masterpiece, preceding the English translation of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy Award nominated film. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the half-title page. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some chips and wear. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed andContinue reading "The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek]."

Ford, Lauren

The Little Book About God.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1934.

First edition of this charming beautifully illustrated book. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed Lauren Ford on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Dylan, Bob

Bob Dylan Signed Highway 61 Revisited Album.

: Columbia, .

Bob Dylan’s sixth studio album, his most influential and critically acclaimed album, often considered a turning point in both his career and rock music history. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan in blue felt tip on the front panel. In very good condition. Original record included. Notes by Bob Dylan about the record on the rearContinue reading "Bob Dylan Signed Highway 61 Revisited Album."