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Goodall, Jane with Gary McAvoy and Gail Hudson

Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating.

New York : Warner Books, 2005.

First edition of “one of those rare, truly great books that can change the world” (John Robbins). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, “For Michael and Sandra Together, each doing out bit, we can change the world Jane Goodall.” FineContinue reading "Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149414

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Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Autograph Note.

1841.

Rare autograph note by great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. One page, dated ninth June, 1841 and signed in the third person to John Critchley Prince. The note reads in full, “From Mr. Charles Dickens in payment of his subscription to Mr. Prince’s Poems. With every friendly wish that can encourage and cheer him in his onwardContinue reading "Charles Dickens Autograph Note."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149428

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Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

London : Bloomsbury, 1997.

First paperback edition, later impression of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page, “To Ashleigh Innes with best wishes JK Rowling.” Additionally signed by coverContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149836

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Another Cordial for Low-Spirits. [George Washington's Copy].

Gordon, Thomas [George Washington]

Another Cordial for Low-Spirits. [George Washington’s Copy].

London : R. Griffiths, 1751.

From the library of George Washington of this compilation of political and religious essays regarding contemporary issues in Great Britain. Small octavo, volume two, bound in full contemporary brown calf with a gilt number two and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels,Continue reading "Another Cordial for Low-Spirits. [George Washington’s Copy]."

$475,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149416

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Dana, Charles Anderson; [Theodore Roosevelt; General Nelson A. Miles; Admiral W. S. Schley]

Lincoln and His Cabinet: A Lecture Delivered Before the New Haven Colony Historical Society, Tuesday, March 10, 1896.

New York : Republican Club of the City of New-York, 1899.

Special limited edition souvenir of the thirteenth annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the city of New-York, 1899. Duodecimo, original half-cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece of Abraham Lincoln, illustrated. One of 500 numbered copies, this is number 126. Boldly signed on the front free endpaper in pencil by President TheodoreContinue reading "Lincoln and His Cabinet: A Lecture Delivered Before the New Haven Colony Historical Society, Tuesday, March 10, 1896."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149405

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Brosnan, Pierce

Pierce Brosnan Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of actor Pierce Brosnan, as James Bond. Semi-glossy photograph of Brosnan in the iconic black and white tuxedo of the secret agent James Bond with a Walther PPK in his right hand. British Secret Service agent James Bond, often referred to by his code name 007, first appeared in 1953 with the debut ofContinue reading "Pierce Brosnan Signed Photograph."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-149417

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Huntington, Samuel P

Who Are We? The Challenges to America’s National Identity.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2004.

First edition of Samuel P. Huntington’s last work. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “To our favorite Sherpa, This intelligent report on a most bizarre country, yours ever, Sam.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Marc J. Cohen. Books signed byContinue reading "Who Are We? The Challenges to America’s National Identity."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149454

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Wood, Gordon S

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2004.

First edition of this fresh vision of Franklin’s life and reputation. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Charlie Thomas, with best wishes, Gordon S. Wood 6/4/04.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Evan Gaffney.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-149440

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Smith, Betty

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1943.

First edition of Smith’s classic first novel. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Kathryn Cravens with regards Betty Smith September, 1943.” The recipient, Kathryn Cravens (1898–1991), was an American radio broadcaster, actress, and writer whose career reflected the expanding roleContinue reading "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150571

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Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter Series Complete Deluxe Set. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows.

London : Bloomsbury, 1997-2007.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, original decorative cloth as issued with gilt titles and pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. AdditionallyContinue reading "Harry Potter Series Complete Deluxe Set. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147882

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Player, Gary

Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967.

First edition of this comprehensive exploration of the mental and technical principles essential to effective golf performance. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, frontispiece of Gary Player, illustarted throughout. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Colonel Bob Eby, Good golfing. Sincerely, Gary Player.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149407

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Frost, Robert

A Way Out: A One Act Play.

New York : The Harbor Press, 1929.

Signed limited edition and first separate edition of this one act play by Frost. Octavo, original half cloth. One of four hundred and eighty-five numbered copies signed by Robert Frost at the conclusion of the preface. In fine condition.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-150563

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Vargas Llosa, Mario

La ciudad y los perros. [The Time of the Hero].

Barcelona : Editorial Seix Barral, 1963.

First edition of Nobel Prize-winning author’s first novel and what many consider his finest. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Mario Vargas Llosa on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Oriol Maspons. Laid in is a paper regarding the book signing. Uncommon signed.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-150564

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Thigpen, Corbett H.; Hervey M. Cleckley

The Three Faces of Eve.

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1957.

Special edition of this classic work, basis for the 1957 Academy Award-winning film starring Joanne Woodward. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed and inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “For John Persall With all good wishes and our cordial regard Corbett Thigpen Hervey Cleckley.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with theContinue reading "The Three Faces of Eve."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149346

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Murakami, Haruki

Norwegian Wood.

Tokyo : Kodansha, 1987.

First Japanese edition and true first of the author’s most well-known work. Octavo, two volumes, original boards. Both volumes are boldly signed by Haruki Murakami in Japanese on the rear endpaper as Japanese reads right to left. Each volume is fine in a near fine dust jackets, with the rare wrap around band to each.Continue reading "Norwegian Wood."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150317

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Baker, Charles H. [Duncan Hines]

The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book.

New York : Crown Publishers, 1946.

First Crown Publishers edition of celebrated food and drink critic’s classic work, widely considered his masterpiece, each inscribed to Duncan Hines. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth and slipcase with printed paper label to the front panel, frontispiece to each volume. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of each volume in theContinue reading "The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149591

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Schouler, William [Ulysses S. Grant] [Jesse R. Grant]

A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War.

Boston : E.P. Dutton & Co., Publishers, 1868.

First edition of this detailed account of Massachusetts’s political leadership, military organization, and social contributions during the American Civil War. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded frontispiece of the author. Association copy, inscribed by the author to General Ulysses S. Grant, “Senate Chamber, Boston June 9th 1868 To GeneralContinue reading "A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149393

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Kazantzakis, Nikos

Christ Recrucified.

Athena 1954.

First Greek edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the copyright page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150226

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Smith, Betty

Maggie-Now.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1958.

First edition of this unforgettable masterpiece from one of the twentieth century’s greatest talents and author of A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Betty Smith on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Leo Manso. Uncommon signed.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-150549

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Newton, Isaac

Isaac Newton Document Signed.

January 25 [1698-1699].

Rare vellum manuscript signed by Sir Isaac Newton as Warden of the Royal Mint, in which he makes a case against his nemesis, coin counterfeiter William Chaloner, soon to be hanged for high treason. One page, vellum manuscript document signed by Isaac Newton, “Is. Newton,” January 25 [1698-1699]. Recognizance bond issued by Isaac Newton asContinue reading "Isaac Newton Document Signed."

$98,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149618

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Carnegie, Andrew

James Watt: Famous Scots Series.

Edinburgh and London : Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, c. 1905.

First edition of this biographical work celebrating Watt’s refinement of the steam engine as a symbol of Scottish ingenuity and moral progress. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth stamped in gilt and black, title page vignette. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Mr. David Anderson, Andrew Carnegie.” In very good condition.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149388

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Leigh Fermor, Patrick; Artemis Cooper [Editor]; [Daphne Fielding]

A Time of Gifts; Between the Woods and the Water; The Broken Road.

London : John Murray, 1977-2013.

First editions of each volume in Leigh Fermor’s trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with maps. A Time of Gifts is signed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the front free endpaper. Between the Woods and the Water is an association copy, lengthily inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the front free endpaper to DaphneContinue reading "A Time of Gifts; Between the Woods and the Water; The Broken Road."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149386

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Haise, Fred

Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey.

Washington, D.C : Smithsonian Books, 2022.

First edition, early printing of the extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Harry Hope you enjoy the read of my blessed life and career! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” FineContinue reading "Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150582

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Nolan, Christopher [Cillian Murphy]

Unleashing Oppenheimer: Inside Christopher Nolan’s Explosive Atomic-Age Thriller.

: Insight Editions, 2023.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the Academy Award-winning film. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Christopher Nolan and Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150518

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