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Merrill, James

James Merrill First Edition Collection: Scripts for the Pageant, From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976, The Changing Light at Sandover, Late Settings: Poems, Recitative: Prose, and A Different Person: A Memoir

: Various Publishers, 1980-1986.

Collection of six first editions of the works of James Merrill; from the library of American playwright Michael Feingold. Octavo, six volumes, original cloth and wrappers, the collection includes: Stated first edition of ‘Scripts for the Pageant’ [New York: Atheneum, 1980]; Stated first edition of ‘From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976’ [New York: Atheneum, 1982];Continue reading "James Merrill First Edition Collection: Scripts for the Pageant, From the First Nine: Poems 1946-1976, The Changing Light at Sandover, Late Settings: Poems, Recitative: Prose, and A Different Person: A Memoir"

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145436

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Thurber, James and E.B. White [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

Is Sex Necessary? Or Why You Feel the Way You Do.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1929.

Early edition of this collection of satirical essays in theme with the many Freudian sexual theories published in the 1920s; from the library of writer and social reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Octavo, original half cloth, frontispiece photograph of New York, illustrated with about fifty-two drawings by James Thurber. Signed and dated by Gilman in pencilContinue reading "Is Sex Necessary? Or Why You Feel the Way You Do."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-145591

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First Edition of The Mansion; Signed by William Faulkner

Faulkner, William

The Mansion.

New York : Random House, 1959.

First edition of the final novel in the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic The Snopes Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed and dated by the author on the title page, “William Faulkner, Oxford Miss 22 Dec 1961.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise box.

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146144

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Pickett, Lasalle Corbell [George Pickett]

What Happened to Me.

New York : Brentano's, 1917.

First edition of the autobiography of LaSalle Corbell Pickett, wife of Confederate General George Pickett. Duodecimo, original cloth, top edge gilt, frontispiece portrait of the author dated January 17, 1917. Lengthily signed by the author on the front pastedown, “Over the great world tragedy of today the star of Bethlehem shines with divine radiance and lights theContinue reading "What Happened to Me."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145582

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Wong, K. Chimin and Wu Lien-Teh

History of Chinese Medicine: Being a Chronicle of Medical Happenings in China from Ancient Times to Present Period.

Tientsin, China : The Tientsin Press, Ltd, 1932.

First edition of this extensive history of Chinese medicine. Thick octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, frontispiece of Founder of the Republic Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in his Chungsan suit, generously illustrated with 92 photographs, diagrams, and drawings, plate with photographs of the Director of the Chinese EducationalContinue reading "History of Chinese Medicine: Being a Chronicle of Medical Happenings in China from Ancient Times to Present Period."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145581

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Solomon, Charles

The Prince of Egypt: A New Vision in Animation.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1998.

First edition of this brilliantly illustrated behind-the-scenes look at the ‘The Prince of Egypt.’ Small folio, original boards, illustrated throughout with over 500 full color screen captures, pieces of concept art, and photographs of the animators. Presentation copy, inscribed in black felt tip by the movie directors Simon Wells, “To Larry – Thanks for havingContinue reading "The Prince of Egypt: A New Vision in Animation."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-145446

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Robinson, Edwin Arlington

Sonnets: 1889-1927

New York : Crosby Gaige, 1928.

First edition of this collection of sonnets from 1889 to 1927. Octavo, original half cloth with decorated boards. Boldly signed by Edwin Arlington Robinson on the half-title page. In near fine condition with some rubbing to the extremities and front panel.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-145427

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Keller, Hellen

The Story of My Life.

Garden City : Doubleday, Dorian & Company, Inc, 1935.

Later printing of Keller’s autobiography of her early life, particularly detailing her relationship with Anne Sullivan. Octavo, original cloth, engraved frontispiece portrait of Keller after a photograph by Marshall, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Helen Keller on the front free endpaper, “To Mar with sincere wishes for a Happy Christmas and New Year Helen KellerContinue reading "The Story of My Life."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146138

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Cooper, Susan

Silver on the Tree.

New York : Atheneum, 1977.

First edition of the final volume in the author’s acclaimed Dark is Rising series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Michael Heslop. Boldly signed by Susan Cooper on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146164

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Beard, Peter

Peter Beard: Fifty Years of Portraits.

Sante Fe, NM : Arena Editions, 1999.

First edition of this classic monograph. Quarto, original leatherette cover. illustrated throughout. Elaborately signed and inscribed by Peter Beard in the year of publication, with his left hand imprint added. In fine condition, bookplate opposite the inscription. Preface by Peter T. Tunney and with an introduction by David Fahey. Essay by Anthony Haden-Guest.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146133

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Nicklaus, Jack

My Story.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of the Golden Bear’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Doug Good Golfing Jack Nicklaus.” Written with Ken Bowden. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Smith.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146131

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Baltimore, David; Renato Dulbecco; James D. Watson

Nobel Lectures in Molecular Biology 1933-1975.

New York : Elsevier, 1977.

First edition of this collection of lectures related to molecular biology delivered by Nobel Laureates between 1933 and 1975. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed on the half-title page by David Baltimore, Renato Dulbecco and James D. Watson and by each at the first page of their contribution, for a total of six signatures. In near fineContinue reading "Nobel Lectures in Molecular Biology 1933-1975."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-116314

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Stott, John

Authentic Christianity: From the Writings of John Stott.

Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, 1995.

First edition of this collection of writings from the legendary John Stott. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Janet with gratitude for your support of the Langham Foundation John Stott Feb 96.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited and with an introduction by Timothy Dudley Smith.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146124

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Miller, Arthur

The Crucible.

New York : The Viking Press, 1953.

First edition of this central work in the canon of American drama. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur Miller on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with some expert restoration. Jacket photograph by Gjon Mili. Housed in a custom clamshell box. Uncommon signed.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146122

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First Edition of Poems 1962-2012; Signed by Nobel Prize-winning Author Louise Gluck

Gluck, Louise

Poems 1962-2012.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012.

First edition of this collection of poems by the Nobel Prize-winning poet. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed Louise Gluck on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Gretchen Achilles.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146120

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Stott, John

Favorite Psalms: Selected and Expounded by John Stott.

Chicago : Moody Press, 1988.

First edition of this collection of Psalms chosen by the legendary John Stott. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jan with best wishes John Stott Jan 1990.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146119

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Hay, Roy and Patrick M. Synge

The Dictionary of Garden Plants in Colour with House and Greenhouse Plants.

London : The Arcadia Press, 1970.

Signed limited edition of this photographic plant dictionary. Quarto, bound in the original full crushed morocco by Zaehnsdorf of London with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, decorative gilt morocco inlays and gilt patterning to the front panel, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, generously illustratedContinue reading "The Dictionary of Garden Plants in Colour with House and Greenhouse Plants."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145563

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Conroy, Pat

The Great Santini.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1976.

First edition, second printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both Pat Conroy and his father Donald Conroy on the title and half-title pages respectively. Lengthily inscribed by Donald Conroy on the half-title page, “1/5/80 To Jimmy Barousse: If you promise to hold your comments on my conduct at the “79”Continue reading "The Great Santini."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146097

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Riesman, David with Reuel Denney and Nathan Glazer

The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1950.

First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the the co-author Nathan Glazer on the title page, “The idea that men are created equal is both true and misleading: men are created different; they lose their social freedom and their individual autonomy in seeking to become like each other. (p. 373)Continue reading "The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146112

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Hare, Chauncey

Interior America.

New York : Aperture, 1978.

First edition of this classic work. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Very best wishes Chauncey Hare.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146111

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Stott, John R.W

Basic Christianity.

Illinois : InterVarsity Press, 2008.

First edition of the 50th Anniversary edition of Stott’s classic work, originally published in 1958. Octavo, original black boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Tom with best wishes from John Stott.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-146110

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Kranz, Eugene and Seymour Liebergot

Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph.

April 13, 1970.

Signed photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module. Satin-finish photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module, boldly signed in gold felt tip by NASA’s heroic mission controllers Eugene Kranz, “Eugene F. Kranz, ‘Flight,'” and Seymour Liebergot, “‘Flight… we’d better think about gettin’ in the LM.’ 4/13/70, Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In fine condition.Continue reading "Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145404

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Stafford, Tom; Wally Schirra; James Lovell; Frank Borman

Tom Stafford, Wally Schirra, James Lovell, and Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

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Rare photograph of the Gemini 6 and 7 rendezvous. Color, satin-finish photograph of the Gemini 6 and 7 rendezvous, boldly signed in blue and black felt tip by the Gemini 6 and 7 crews: “Photo by Tom Stafford,” “Wally Schirra,” “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman.” In fine condition. The piece measures 14 inches by 11 inches.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145378

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Duke, Charlie

Charlie Duke Signed Crescent Earth Photograph.

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Large satin-finish black and white photograph of a crescent earth rising over the lunar surface, signed by the 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, Charlie Duke, in silver pen, “Life Is Not How Far You Travel, But What You Discover! Charlie Duke, Apollo LMP, Moonwalker.” In fine condition. The photograph measures 12.5Continue reading "Charlie Duke Signed Crescent Earth Photograph."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-145933

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