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Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Wallace, David Foster [Steve Snider]

Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1996.

Uncorrected proof of the first edition of the author’s magnum opus. Thick octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by David Foster Wallace with his added smiley face on the front free endpaper and three times by jacket designer Steve Snider: on the front panel, the front free endpaper beneath Wallace, and on the rear panel. SteveContinue reading "Infinite Jest: A Novel."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152258

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The Princess Bride.

Goldman, William

The Princess Bride.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.

First edition of the deluxe edition of Goldman’s classic novel, basis for the cult classic directed by Rob Reiner, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Chris Sarandon. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by William Goldman, Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes and Chris Sarandon. In fine condition. Illustrated by Michael Manomivibul. Rare and desirable,Continue reading "The Princess Bride."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152981

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The Beak of the Finch: The Story of Evolution in Our Time.

Weiner, Jonathan [Edward Wilson; Chip Kidd]

The Beak of the Finch: The Story of Evolution in Our Time.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1994.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to naturalist Edward O. Wilson, “For Edward, with best wishes, Jonathan Weiner May, 2016.” Additionally signed by jacket designer Chip Kidd on the rear jacket flap. The recipient, Edward Osborne Wilson,Continue reading "The Beak of the Finch: The Story of Evolution in Our Time."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152288

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Mike Smith, Julie Krone, and Jerry Bailey Signed 1994 Post Parade.

Krone, Julie; Mike Smith; Jerry Bailey

Mike Smith, Julie Krone, and Jerry Bailey Signed 1994 Post Parade.

New York : Racing Today Publishing Inc, 1994.

May 1994 issue of Post Parade signed by three of the most iconic Hall of Fame jockeys Mike Smith, Julie Krone, and Jerry Bailey. Octavo, original wrappers with a portrait of Smith, Krone, and Bailey on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Mike Smith, Julie Krone, and Jerry BaileyContinue reading "Mike Smith, Julie Krone, and Jerry Bailey Signed 1994 Post Parade."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-152284

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Jerry West Signed 1996-97 NBA Schedule.

West, Jerry

Jerry West Signed 1996-97 NBA Schedule.

New York : National Basketball Association, 1996.

Original 1996-97 NBA schedule pamphlet celebrating the NBA’s 50th Anniversary. Boldly signed by Jerry West in the center of the front panel in blue felt tip. Jerry West (1938–2024) was a foundational figure in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, serving the franchise with distinction as a player, executive, and advisor. As a guardContinue reading "Jerry West Signed 1996-97 NBA Schedule."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-152280

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Larry Bird Signed 1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Cards.

Bird, Larry

Larry Bird Signed 1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Cards.

California : The Upper Deck Co, 1991-1992.

1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Larry Bird signed Celtics cards. Two Upper Deck cards, each depicting Larry Bird in his Celtics uniform with a basketball, numbered 344 and 33a. Boldly signed by Larry Bird on the recto of both cards in black felt tip. Mounted. In fine condition. The piece measures 10 inches by 8Continue reading "Larry Bird Signed 1991 and 1992 Upper Deck Cards."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-152279

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The Hogan Mystique.

Alexander, Jules. [Ben Hogan]

The Hogan Mystique.

Greenwich, Connecticut : The American Golfer, 1994.

First edition of this photographic tribute to the golfing legend. Folio, original cloth, illustrated throughout with black and white photographs by Jules Alexander. Signed by Ben Hogan on the title page. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A desirable copy, signed by Hogan, who died inContinue reading "The Hogan Mystique."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152269

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The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787.

Wood, Gordon S

The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787.

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1969.

First edition of this classic examination on how the Founders of America invented popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and judicial review. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Gordon S. Wood on the half-title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Karen Havighurst.

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-152274

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Sphere.

Crichton, Michael

Sphere.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "Sphere."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152979

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The Philosophy of Modern Song.

Dylan, Bob

The Philosophy of Modern Song.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2022.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning songwriter, destined to be a classic. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the half-title page in person. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover photograph of Little Richard (left), Alis Lesley (center), and Eddie Cochran (right). Bookplate. Rare and desirable signed.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152871

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All the King’s Men.

Warren, Robert Penn

All the King’s Men.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946.

First edition of Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of American politics. Octavo, original cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Steve Sifferman Sincerely Robert Penn Warren.” Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152268

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To Kill a Mockingbird.

Lee, Harper

To Kill a Mockingbird.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

Later printing of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by actor Robert Duvall on the front free endpaper, “John, Bob Duvall ‘Boo.'” To Kill a Mockingbird marked Duvall’s screen debut, he played the reclusive Arthur “Boo” Radley in the 1962 film directed by Robert Mulligan, in which Gregory PeckContinue reading "To Kill a Mockingbird."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152236

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Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Wallace, David Foster [Peter Matthiessen]

Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1996.

First edition of the author’s magnum opus from the library of fellow novelist Peter Matthiessen. Thick octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed and dated in the year of publication by the author on the title page, “David Foster Wallace 2/96.” Additionally signed twice by jacket designer Steve Snider: on the jacket front panel and onContinue reading "Infinite Jest: A Novel."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152259

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Monica’s Story.

Morton, Andrew [Monica Lewinsky; Steve Snider]

Monica’s Story.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1999.

First edition of Andrew Morton’s authorized biography of Monica Lewinsky, published in 1999 at the height of the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the page facing the titleContinue reading "Monica’s Story."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152257

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Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom.

Woodward, Bob. [Alan Greenspan]

Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2000.

First edition of the definitive biography on the former chairman of The Federal Chairman by the author of All the President’s Men. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed “Bob Woodward 3/31/2012” on the title page. Additionally signed by Alan Greenspan on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by MichaelContinue reading "Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-133825

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Real Peace: A Strategy for the West.

Nixon, Richard. [Henry A. Kissinger]

Real Peace: A Strategy for the West.

New York : Privately Printed for Richard Nixon, 1983.

The privately printed limited first edition of Nixon’s fifth book. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine. One of 1,000 copies. Boldly signed by Richard Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger on the front free endpaper. Henry Kissinger served as a National Security Adviser under Nixon. Kissinger pioneered the policy of détente withContinue reading "Real Peace: A Strategy for the West."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152983

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The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

Frank Darabont [William Goldman] [Stephen King]

The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1996.

First edition of the shooting script of one of the greatest films in history. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed to William Goldman, “4-30-96 For Bill, From a student to the master, a small token of my very great esteem. With affection and warmest regards. Frank Darabont P.S. thanks for helping me out withContinue reading "The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-144749

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The Illustrated Man.

Bradbury, Ray

The Illustrated Man.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1951.

First edition of Bradbury’s classic third book. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a large drawing of the illustrated man, “3/21/64 For Gunther Swain! Best Wishes From the Illustrated Man! Ray Bradbury.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Syndney Butchkes.Continue reading "The Illustrated Man."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152252

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Sphere.

Crichton, Michael

Sphere.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper, “To Rebecca – As ever –Continue reading "Sphere."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152251

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A Magician Among the Spirits.

Houdini, Harry

A Magician Among the Spirits.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1924.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top stain yellow, frontispiece of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Houdini, illustrated. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes Houdini and alls well 3/11/25 Cleveland O.” On 9 March 1925, illusionist andContinue reading "A Magician Among the Spirits."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152249

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Winston S. Churchill: Finest Hour 1939-1941.

Gilbert, Martin. [Gary Oldman] [Winston S. Churchill]

Winston S. Churchill: Finest Hour 1939-1941.

New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1983.

First edition of this classic work, which starts with the outbreak of war in September 1939 and ends with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 7, 1941. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Churchill, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Martin Gilbert and Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman on the title page, who played WinstonContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill: Finest Hour 1939-1941."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152992

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Theatre World: Season 1962-1963.

Blum, Daniel [Alan Schneider]

Theatre World: Season 1962-1963.

Philadelphia : Chilton Books, 1963.

First edition of the 1962-1963 volume of Daniel Blum’s annual pictorial record of the American theater. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated throughout with photographs. From the library of director Alan Schneider, with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper, “Alan Schneider New York November 1963.” The volume documents the 1962-1963 Broadway season, in whichContinue reading "Theatre World: Season 1962-1963."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-152244

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Cancer.

Weller, Michael [Alan Schneider]

Cancer.

London : Faber & Faber , 1971.

First British edition of Michael Weller’s celebrated comic play of the 1960s generation, produced in America under the title Moonchildren. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to the director Alan Schneider, “For Alan, …if we just change the title and cut that bit where…and changeContinue reading "Cancer."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152243

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A World Transformed.

Bush, George H.W.; Brent Scowcroft [Chip Kidd]

A World Transformed.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.

First edition of this stimulating reflection on American foreign policy during the Bush administration. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed on a “A World Transformed” bookplate affixed to the second front free endpaper by President George H.W. Bush and Brent Scowcroft, “To Jonathan Cooperman George Bush and Brent Scowcroft.” Additionally signed twice by ChipContinue reading "A World Transformed."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-152242

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