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Waugh, Evelyn

The Sword of Honour Trilogy: Men At Arms; Officers and Gentlemen; Unconditional Surrender.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1951-1961..

First editions of each volume in the author’s acclaimed Sword of Honour Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth. Men At Arms is an association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to Patrick Balfour on the front free endpaper, “For Patrick with love from Evelyn Sept 6th 1952 I say why not read the copy youContinue reading "The Sword of Honour Trilogy: Men At Arms; Officers and Gentlemen; Unconditional Surrender."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146212

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Salter, James

A Sport And A Pastime.

Garden City, NY : Paris Review Editions/ Doubleday, 1967.

First edition of this modern classic, hailed as a masterpiece. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by James Salter on the title page. With a publisher’s compliments of the author laid in, fine in a good dust jacket with a few chips. Jacket collage by Alex Gotfryd. First editions are exceptionally rare and desirable signed.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146210

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First Edition of Surfacing; Inscribed by Margaret Atwood

Atwood, Margaret

Surfacing.

Toronto : McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1972.

First edition of the author’s classic second novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Rachel- Margaret Atwood June 4 1982.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Shaw. Author photograph by Amleto Lorenzini. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146203

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King, Billie Jean

All In: An Autobiography.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

First edition of the tennis champion’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Billie Jean King and twice by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd, on the front panel and again on the rear panel. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-145811

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Lowell, Thomas. [W.E.B. Dubois; David Lloyd George]

Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1933.

Early printing of the definitive biography of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs and paintings by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper by W.E.B. Dubois to British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, “Many Happy Returns to ‘Lloyd George’ Nov. 5th 1933 from W.E.B.” W.E.B. Dubois wrote thatContinue reading "Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144351

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Greene, Graham

The Quiet American.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1955.

First edition of Greene’s classic novel of exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Joseph from Graham Greene.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear. Housed in a custom clamshell box.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-98538

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Mann, Newton [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

Import and Outlook of Socialism.

Boston : James H. West Company, 1910.

First edition of this historical, political, and economic examination of socialism; from the library of writer and social reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Octavo, original brown cloth. Signed and dated by Gilman in pencil on the front free endpaper, “Charlotte P. Gilman 1911.” Gilman was an American humanist, novelist, writer, lecturer, advocate, and eugenicist who servedContinue reading "Import and Outlook of Socialism."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145592

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White, Hervey; [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

When Eve Was Not Created and Other Stories.

Boston : Small, Maynard & Company, 1901.

First edition of this collection of short stories; from the library of writer and social reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Small octavo, original pictorial cloth, slip tipped in on the front free endpaper “With the Compliments of the Author.” Signed by Gilman on the front free endpaper above the tipped in note. Additionally inscribed by GilmanContinue reading "When Eve Was Not Created and Other Stories."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-145590

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Nicklaus, Jack

Golf My Way.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1974.

Early printing of this classic golf instructional. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated by Jim McQueen. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Todd Good Luck Jack Nicklaus.” In very good condition. Written with Ken Bowden. Foreword by Jack Grout.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-145729

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[William T. Sherman]

The Army Reunion: With Reports of the Meetings of the Societies of The Army of the Cumberland; The Army of the Tennessee; The Army of the Ohio; and The Army of Georgia.

Chicago : S. C. Griggs and Company, 1869.

First edition of this record of post-war social meetings by members of the army; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Small quarto, bound in full deluxe red morocco stamped in blind with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt centerpiece, gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt,Continue reading "The Army Reunion: With Reports of the Meetings of the Societies of The Army of the Cumberland; The Army of the Tennessee; The Army of the Ohio; and The Army of Georgia."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145742

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Sherman, Thomas H.; with Introduction by Nicholas Murray Butler [William T. Sherman]

Twenty Years with James G. Blaine: Reminiscences by His Private Secretary.

New York : The Grafton Press, 1928.

First edition of this biography of American statesman, Republican politician, and Secretary of State, James G. Blaine, from the observations of his private secretary; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece portrait of James G. Blaine, illustrated with black and white photographs. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneathContinue reading "Twenty Years with James G. Blaine: Reminiscences by His Private Secretary."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145741

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Hemingway: The Writer as Artist

Baker, Carlos [Ernest Hemingway]

Hemingway: The Writer as Artist.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 1952.

First edition of this work on Ernest Hemingway. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Inscribed to Gibson Carey ’55 with the kind regards of the author. Carlos Baker Princeton 4/24/53.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146140

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Getty, J. Paul

How To Be A Successful Executive.

New York : Playboy Press, 1971.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Additionally with a signed personal check, stamped and typed on Pacific Safety paper, made payable to the Irene Andres. for $36.17 on July 24, 1946. “Paid” hole-punching to the edge, signed “J. Paul Getty.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146195

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Johnson, Ervin Magic

My Life.

New York : Random House, 1992.

First edition of the basketball legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Larry Sr. Take it easy and stay cool from your main man Ervin Magic Johnson #32.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with William Novak.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145660

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Simon, Neil

Barefoot in the Park.

New York : Random House, 1964.

First edition of the playwright’s first book, review copy with the slip laid in. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Neil Simon, Mike Nichols, who directed the Broadway production (and won his first Tony Award), Gene Saks, who directed the film adaptation; and Elizabeth Ashley, who co-starred with Robert Redford in both the stageContinue reading "Barefoot in the Park."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146190

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Einstein, Albert & Infeld, Leopold

The Evolution of Physics: The Growth of Ideas from Early Concepts to Relativity and Quanta.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1938.

First edition of this classic work, which traces the development of ideas in physics. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the second free endpaper, “For David Stern Albert Einstein 1938.” Fine in a near dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Trade editions signedContinue reading "The Evolution of Physics: The Growth of Ideas from Early Concepts to Relativity and Quanta."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146188

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Juster, Norton

The Dot and the Line.

New York : Random House, 1963.

Early printing of this classic work. Small octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Norton Juster on the title page. Very good in a good dust jacket, with inscription to the front free endpaper.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-146182

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Teller, Edward

The Reluctant Revolutionary.

Columbia : University of Missouri Press, 1960.

First edition of Teller’s classic work on the role of the scientist in the nuclear age. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author Edward Teller on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146178

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Finn, David [William Safire]

Corporate Oligarch.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1969.

First edition of this classic work by the famed advertising executive. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bill Safire with warm regards David Finn.” The recipient, William Safire, was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960 PresidentialContinue reading "Corporate Oligarch."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146176

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Carlos, John with Dave Zirin

The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.

Chicago : Haymarket Books, 2011.

First edition of the remarkable story of John Carlos, best known for raising his black-gloved fist as a salute to Black Power and human rights on the 1968 Olympic podium. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lenz We live to make history! MuchContinue reading "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-146175

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Ward, Geoffrey C., Ric and Ken Burns [Shelby Foote, David McCullough, James M. McPherson]

The Civil War.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1990.

First edition, early printing of this work, basis for the documentary film bearing the same name. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Twila and Frank Ken Burns April 16, 1993.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Archie Ferguson. The Civil WarContinue reading "The Civil War."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146192

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Cooper, Susan

The Grey King.

New York : Atheneum, 1975.

First edition of the the fourth volume in the author’s acclaimed “Dark Is Rising” series and Newberry award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Mary with best regards and many thanks -Susan 1978.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration byContinue reading "The Grey King."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146165

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[Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison] Lerner, Allan Jay; Music by Frederick Loewe; George Bernard Shaw

My Fair Lady: A Musical Play in Two Acts Based on Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw.

New York : Chappell & Co, 1956.

Original sheet music of I Could Have Danced All Night, from My Fair Lady, one of “one of the best musicals of the twentieth century” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated, frontispiece of Andrews and Harrison. Boldly signed by Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison on the front panel. Quarto, original, illustrated wrappers, featuringContinue reading "My Fair Lady: A Musical Play in Two Acts Based on Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw."

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-146154

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Gardener, Helen H. [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

Pray You, Sir, Whose Daughter?

Boston : Arena Publishing Company, 1892.

Later edition of this feminist novella; from the library of writer and social reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Duodecimo, original wrappers. Signed by Gilman on the title page, “Charlotte Perkins Stetson,” with her Chicago address. Gilman was an American humanist, novelist, writer, lecturer, advocate, and eugenicist who served as a role model for future generations ofContinue reading "Pray You, Sir, Whose Daughter?"

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-145598

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