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Kelly, Scott with Margaret Lazarus Dean. [Chip Kidd]

Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

First edition of the famed astronaut’s stunning memoir. Octavo, original cloth, with 24 pages of full-color photographs. Boldly signed by Scott Kelly on the title page. Additionally signed three times by dust jacket illustrator Chip Kidd on the front panel of the dust jacket, on the title page, and rear flap of the dust jacket.Continue reading "Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149530

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Cook, Steven A. [Madeleine Albright]

The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.

First edition of this historical account of Egypt in the modern era. Octavo, original publisher’s black boards, illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author, ‘To Secretary Albright – With admiration & respect. Enjoy! – Steven’. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright, was the first woman to serve as theContinue reading "The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147351

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Graham, Benjamin & David L. Dodd [Burt Malkiel]

Security Analysis: Principles and Technique.

New York : Whittlesey House/ McGraw Hill, 1940.

The second edition of this classic work. Octavo, original black cloth. Lengthily signed by legendary author and investor Burton Malkiel on the front free endpaper, “Ben Graham came to believe in Index Funds Burt Malkiel.” Malkiel is an economist, financial executive, and writer most noted for his classic finance book A Random Walk Down Wall Street. InContinue reading "Security Analysis: Principles and Technique."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148988

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Shirer, William L

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1960.

Early printing of “one of the most important works of history of our time” (Orville Prescott, New York Times). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Boldly signed by William L. Shirer on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Brownjohn, Chermayeff and Geismar. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148990

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Herlihy, James Leo. [Eva Marie Saint]

All Fall Down.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1960.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1962 film directed by John Frankenheimer with the screenplay adapted by playwright William Inge starring Eva Marie Saint and Warren Beatty. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed, “To John- All my wishes for the best in life: Love and work, And peace in both. Love,Continue reading "All Fall Down."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147761

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First Edition of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire; Signed by J. K. Rowling

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London : Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147802

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Bogle, John C. [Burton Malkiel]

Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor; John Bogle on Investing: The First 50 Years; Character Counts: The Creation and Building of The Vanguard Group; The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism; The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns; Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition; Don’t Count on it!: Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, “Mutual” Funds, Indexing, Entrepreneurship, Idealism, and Heroes; The Clash of the Cultures: Investment vs. Speculation; Stay the Course: The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution.

New York: McGraw Hill and Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1994-2019.

Complete first edition collection of every book published by the Chairman of the Vanguard Group, all but one volume signed or inscribed by him and signed by legendary investor and author of A Random Walk On Wall Street Burton Malkiel. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth and half cloth. The collection contains: Bogle On MutualContinue reading "Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor; John Bogle on Investing: The First 50 Years; Character Counts: The Creation and Building of The Vanguard Group; The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism; The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns; Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life; Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition; Don’t Count on it!: Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, “Mutual” Funds, Indexing, Entrepreneurship, Idealism, and Heroes; The Clash of the Cultures: Investment vs. Speculation; Stay the Course: The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-143557

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McCarthy, Cormac

Blood Meridian or The Evening Redness in the West.

New York : Random House, 1985.

First edition of Cormac McCarthy’s fifth novel, widely considered his masterpiece and among the greatest novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Anne With Love Cormac.” The recipient, Anne DeLisle was McCarthy’s second wife. McCarthy published his debut novel, The OrchardContinue reading "Blood Meridian or The Evening Redness in the West."

$55,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149734

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Browning, Robert

Dramatic Idyls.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1879 & 1880.

First edition of this classic work by Robert Browning exploring dramatic monologue and narrative poetry, inscribed by Browning in each volume. Octodecimo, two volumes, bound in full levant morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, triple gilt ruling to boards, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, doubluresContinue reading "Dramatic Idyls."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147760

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Westby, Kiri; [Madeleine Albright]

Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir.

Nashville : Post Hill Press, 2020.

First edition of this outstanding account of stalwart bravery from inside China’s interrogation rooms. Octavo, original scarlet boards, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Madam Albright, I have long been a fan and a studentContinue reading "Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147374

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First edition of Christo et Jeanne-Claude's Barils, Barrels; From the Library of Madeleine Albright

Christo et Jeanne-Claude [Madeleine K. Albright]

Barils, Barrels Christo et Jeanne-Claude.

Saint-Paul de Vence : Fondation Maeght, 2016.

First edition of this striking, bold, photography work done by Christo et Jeanne-Claude. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy inscribed by the author “Madame For Madeleine with love August 30, 2016 NY.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President BillContinue reading "Barils, Barrels Christo et Jeanne-Claude."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-149052

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Vanderbilt, Amy [Drawings by Andy Warhol]

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette: A Guide To Gracious Living.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1952.

First edition of this classic work, with early drawings by Andy Warhol. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Happy Entertaining! Amy Vanderbilt.” Illustrated by Fred McCarroll, Mary Suzuki and Andrew Warhol. Near fine in a good slipcase. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148189

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Eliot, T.S

The Cocktail Party.

London : Faber and Faber Ltd, 1950.

First edition of the most popular of Eliot’s seven plays published during his lifetime. First issue with “here” for “her” on page 29, line 1. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author before publication on the front free endpaper, “To Christopher Sykes With the author’s humble compliments. T.S. Eliot 27.II.50.” The recipient, ChristopherContinue reading "The Cocktail Party."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148139

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Paulson Jr., Henry M. [Madeleine K. Albright]

Dealing With China: An Insider Unmasks The New Economic Superpower.

New York : Twelve/Grand Central Publishing, 2015.

First edition of Paulson’s economic comparison between America and China. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author in the year of publication on the title page, “3/19/15 Madeleine, I love working with you. With great admiration, Henry.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman toContinue reading "Dealing With China: An Insider Unmasks The New Economic Superpower."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148449

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Ghattas, Kim [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power.

New York : Henry Holt Company, 2013.

First edition of the compelling account of Hillary Clinton’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author on the half-title page, “Madame Secretary, I spent a lot of time reading your book about your time at the State Department while writing myContinue reading "The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149056

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Browning, Robert

The Ring and The Book.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1869.

First edition of Robert Browning’s greatest work. Octodecimo, four volumes, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spines in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Robert Browning wishesContinue reading "The Ring and The Book."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147757

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Dickey, Lisa [Madeleine K. Albright]

Bears in the Streets: Three Journey’s Across A Changing Russia.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017.

First edition of this fascinating journey to change Russia. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Madeleine-Thank you so much for your support of the book! Lisa Dickey” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as theContinue reading "Bears in the Streets: Three Journey’s Across A Changing Russia."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149085

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Radelet, Steven [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Great Surge: The Ascent Of the Developing World.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015.

First edition of this remarkable examination of the progress made by many developing countries. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “Professor Albright- thanks for all you have done, and continue to do, to make the world a better place. Best, Steven Radelet.” The recipient, Madeleine K. AlbrightContinue reading "The Great Surge: The Ascent Of the Developing World."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149057

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Johnson, Douglas Wilson [George S. Patton]

Topography and Strategy in the War.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1917.

First edition of this treatise examining the impact of physical terrain on military maneuvers and campaign outcomes in World War I. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece. Illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams, and maps. Signed four times by General George Smith Patton, Jr.: on the front cover “G SContinue reading "Topography and Strategy in the War."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147782

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Talbott, Strobe [Madeleine K. Albright]

The Master of the Game: Paul Nitze and the Nuclear Peace.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1988.

First edition of Talbott’s nuanced portrait of one of the most influential diplomats and strategists of the 20th century. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine- With great admiration and full expectation that, if given a chance, you’ll help change the rules of the gameContinue reading "The Master of the Game: Paul Nitze and the Nuclear Peace."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-149054

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Bogle, John C. [Burton G. Malkiel]

Common Sense on Mutual Funds.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1999.

First edition of the best book on index investing ever published. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author and by legendary investor and author of A Random Walk On Wall Street Burton Malkiel on the front free endpaper, “To Amy Later, With best wishes John C. Bogle.” “Jack Bogle was a great friendContinue reading "Common Sense on Mutual Funds."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-112469

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Rothschild, Nathan Mayer

Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed.

St. Petersburg, Russia : Imperial Commission of the Sinking Fund, 1822.

Rare Russian Imperial bond signed by banker and Lord of Finance Nathan Mayer Rothschild. Quarto, one page partially printed in three languages, the document is dated March 1, 1822 and certifies the bearer is entitled to 720 rubles with a 5% annuity. Boldly signed by Rothschild at the upper right. In very good condition withContinue reading "Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147780

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Copeland, Sebastian; Foreword by Mikhail Gorbachev; Preface by Leonardo DiCaprio

Antarctica: The Global Warning.

San Rafael, CA : Earth Aware, 2007.

First edition of this riveting collection of photographs depicting the true state of our global ecosystem. Oblong quarto, original blue cloth, illustrated with breathtaking high-resolution photographs by Sebastian Copeland throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “October 2008, To Victoria, This earth is our only home. She is ours to protectContinue reading "Antarctica: The Global Warning."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147778

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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman “The Moon as Seen Over Earth’s Horizon From Gemini 7” Photograph Signed.

1965.

Oversized silk finish color photograph of the moon as seen over Earth’s horizon during Gemini 7. Signed by mission commander Frank Borman in silver ink, “Good night, Merry Christmas and God Bless all on Earth Frank Borman Gemini VII.” In fine condition. The piece measures 20 inches by 16 inches. A desirable image.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147773

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