Gifts - For Him

Vanderbilt, Cornelius

Cornelius Vanderbilt Signed New York and Harlem Rail Road Company Stock Certificate.

New York : American Bank Note Co, 1864.

Rare New York and Harlem Rail Road Company stock certificate signed by one of the wealthiest Americans in history, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Oblong octavo, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the certificate is dated April 12, 1864 and grants John M. Dobin 500 shares in the New York and Harlem Railroad Company. Signed byContinue reading "Cornelius Vanderbilt Signed New York and Harlem Rail Road Company Stock Certificate."

Green, Hetty

Hetty Green Signed Stock Certificate for Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company.

New York : American Bank Note Co., 1902.

Rare Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company stock certificate signed by the ‘Queen of Wall Street.’ Octavo, one page, the certificate is dated October 6, 1902 and grants Hetty H. R. Green 4 shares in the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company. Signed by Green on the verso, “Hetty H. R. Green.” InContinue reading "Hetty Green Signed Stock Certificate for Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company."

Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Document.

City of Washington February 13, 1908.

Rare document signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President. One page, partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the document is dated February 13, 1908, and appoints Robert Eaton as “Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Connecticut.” Signed at the conclusion by Theodore Roosevelt, and countersigned by Secretary of Treasury George B. Cortelyou. Gold foil seal remainsContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Signed Document."

Jeter, Derek

Derek Jeter Signed Grand Slam Louisville Slugger.

Louisville .

Official Grand Slam model Louisville Slugger signed by Baseball Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter. Black Grand Slam Louisville Slugger baseball bat engraved in silver with ‘Major League Baseball’ and ‘Louisville Slugger’ logos and Jeter’s signature in facsimile. Boldly signed in silver by Derek Jeter. In fine condition. The piece measures 31.75 inches by 2.25 inches.

Jackson, Andrew

Andrew Jackson Signed Land Grant for Vigo County, Indiana, for Charles B. Modesitt.

City of Washington : General Land Office, 1830.

Rare Presidential Land Grant signed by Andrew Jackson as President. Quarto, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the document is dated January 4, 1830 and grants a quarter of land in Vigo County, Indiana to Charles B. Modesitt. The recipient, Charles Burns Modesitt, was a physician and businessman and one of the firstContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Signed Land Grant for Vigo County, Indiana, for Charles B. Modesitt."

Palmer, Arnold

Portrait Of A Professional Golfer.

London : Pelham Books, 1964.

First edition of this early work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original cloth, illstrated. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Arnold Palmer.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Aday, Michael Lee [Meat Loaf]

Meat Loaf Signed Bat Out of Hell Album.

New York : Cleveland International Records, 1977.

Meat Loaf’s debut studio album, released in 1977. Boldly signed by Meat Loaf on the front panel. In fine condition. Record included.

Roosevelt, Franklin D

Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed.

Albany : State of New York Executive Chamber, 1930.

Rare 20th century typed letter signed by President Roosevelt as New York Governor. One page, typescript on State of New York Executive Chamber stationary, the letter is dated August 11, 1930 and reads, ‘Mr. Edwin T. Thayer, Brook Bend Tavern, Monterey, Mass. Dear Mr. Thayer: Thanks much for your delightful letter of August seventh. IContinue reading "Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed."

Von Braun, Wernher

Wernher von Braun Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph signed by German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun. Signed by von Braun on the upper left corner in black ink. In fine condition. The piece measures 3.5 inches by 5.75 inches.

Spreckels, Claus

Claus Spreckels Signed Stock Certificate for the San Francisco & San Joaquin Railway.

San Francisco : San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway, 1895.

Rare San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway stock certificate signed by industrialist Claus Spreckels. Quarto, one page page partially printed in red, green, black, and accomplished in manuscript, the certificate is dated February 26, 1895 as certificate #6 and issues 500 shares in the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway. Signed by ClausContinue reading "Claus Spreckels Signed Stock Certificate for the San Francisco & San Joaquin Railway."

Newton, Isaac

Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed.

November 11, 1719.

Rare and unrecorded 18th century legal document signed twice at the conclusion by Sir Isaac Newton as a witness to a land indenture. Manuscript document signed twice on the verso “Isaac Newton”, one vellum membrane, dated 11 November 1719, signed by Thomas Sturgess and with his seal, witnessed twice on the dorse (the sealing ofContinue reading "Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed."

Faulkner, William

The Complete Novels of William Faulkner. [Soldier’s Pay, Mosquitoes, Sartoris, The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Sanctuary, Light in August, Pylon, Absalom, Absalom!, The Unvanquished, The Wild Palms, The Hamlet, Go Down Moses, Intruder in the Dust, Requiem For a Nun, A Fable, The Town, The Mansion, The Reivers].

New York : Various Publishers, 1926-1962.

First editions of each novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, 19 volumes, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped signature to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed byContinue reading "The Complete Novels of William Faulkner. [Soldier’s Pay, Mosquitoes, Sartoris, The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Sanctuary, Light in August, Pylon, Absalom, Absalom!, The Unvanquished, The Wild Palms, The Hamlet, Go Down Moses, Intruder in the Dust, Requiem For a Nun, A Fable, The Town, The Mansion, The Reivers]."

Kane, Bob; [Cork Millner]

Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch.

Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara 1994.

Rare original oversized Batman sketch. One page on off-white cardstock, original felt tip sketch of Batman, Robin, and the Penguin, boldly inscribed by Bob Kane, “For my friend Cork, write on! Bats wishes, Bob Kane, ’94.” Additionally  annotated and signed on the reverse by writer Cork Millner, “Personally drawn for Cork Millner at the Biltmore Hotel,Continue reading "Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch."

Doran, Dr.; [Ulysses S. Grant]

Table Traits with Something on Them.

New York : W. J. Widdleton, 1865.

Early printing of this anecdotal history of eatery; from the library of the eighteenth President of the United States. Octavo, bound in contemporary three quarter calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers. Ulysses S. Grant’sContinue reading "Table Traits with Something on Them."

Nelson, Byron

Byron Nelson’s Winning Golf.

New York : A.S. Barnes and Company, 1946.

First edition of Nelson’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Grantland Rice. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To G.R. Tate Best Wishes Byron Nelson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A superior example.

Stevenson, Adlai Ewing; Theodore C. Sorensen

The Stark Reality of Responsibility. [WITH] Two Issues of Foreign Affairs: Loyal to a Fault? and America’s First Post-Cold War President. [AND] Theodore Sorensen Autograph Note Signed.

Chicago : Americana House, 1952.

Limited first edition of Adlai Ewing Stevenson’s welcoming and acceptance addresses before the Democratic National Convention. Quarto, original publisher’s three quarter blue morocco over cloth with gilt titles to the spine, front panel stamped in gilt. One of one hundred copies printed on Maidstone hand-made paper and signed by the author on the half-title page.Continue reading "The Stark Reality of Responsibility. [WITH] Two Issues of Foreign Affairs: Loyal to a Fault? and America’s First Post-Cold War President. [AND] Theodore Sorensen Autograph Note Signed."

De Quincey, Thomas

The Logic of Political Economy.

Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons, 1844.

First edition of this study on economics. Octavo, bound in full leather with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, black morocco spine labels, gilt borders to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, silk ribbon tipped in, top edge gilt, patterned endpapers. In veryContinue reading "The Logic of Political Economy."

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.}

The Collected Writings of John Maynard Keynes.

London : Macmillan University Press for the Royal Economic Society, 1971.

Eleven volumes of the collected writings of John Maynard Keynes. Octavo, 11 volumes of 30, original cloth. The set includes vols. II, IV, XII, XIII,  XVI, XX, XXI, XXII, XXVIII, XXIV, XXVI. All are first editions excluding vols. II, IV, XIII, XVI, and XXI. Each volume is near fine in a near fine to fineContinue reading "The Collected Writings of John Maynard Keynes."

Journal of the Eighteenth Annual Session, of the National Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic.

Philadelphia : Town Book and Job Printing House, 1884.

First edition of this record of post-war social meetings by members of the army; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Royal octavo, original morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the front panel. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown, calling card of 12th Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army ofContinue reading "Journal of the Eighteenth Annual Session, of the National Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic."

Nelson, Byron; Arnold Palmer

How I Played the Game.

Dallas, TX : Taylor Publishing Company, 1993.

First special 1993 Sponsor edition of Nelson’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s full forest green leatherette with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated with frontispiece and photographic plates. One of one thousand one hundred copies signed by Byron Nelson on the semi-transparent flyleaf, this is number 58. In near fine condition, bookplateContinue reading "How I Played the Game."

Nelson, Byron

Byron Nelson’s Winning Golf.

Dallas : Taylor Publishing, 1988.

First edition of the re-issue of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Buck Ray Good Golfing Byron Nelson.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Taft, William Howard; Theodore Marburg; Horace E. Flack

Taft Papers on League of Nations.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1920.

First edition of this collection of speeches and articles by President William Howard Taft from May 1915 to the adoption of the revised Paris Covenant on April 28, 1919. Octavo, original publisher’s tan cloth, red leather spine label. Signed by Taft on the front free endpaper. In very good condition with light toning to theContinue reading "Taft Papers on League of Nations."

Churchill, Winston S

The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan.

London : Longmans, Green, and Co, 1899.

First editions of Churchill’s second book. Octavo, 2 volumes, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with 22 maps and plans, several folding. Woods A2(a). In very good condition.

Remarque, Erich Maria

All Quiet On The Western Front.

London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929.

First edition in English of this landmark novel of the 20th century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Mr. E.O. Bird, With the Author’s compliments and thanks Erich Maria Remarque 1.4.29.” Fine in a fine dust jacket with the original publishers tissue wrap laid over the dustContinue reading "All Quiet On The Western Front."

Brickell, Paul

Reach For The Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader.

London : Collins, 1954.

First edition, early printing of the biography of one of the great heroes of the Battle of Britain. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Signed and dated by Douglas Bader on the frontispiece in the year of publication, “Douglas Bader 27/6/54.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirableContinue reading "Reach For The Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader."

Povich, Shirley [Eddie Yost, Bob Porterfield, Jim Busby, Chuck Stobbs and Calvin Griffith'

The Washington Senators.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1954.

First edition of this informal history of one of the oldest baseball teams in the United States. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “To John Howard Shirley Povich.” Additionally signed by members of the 1954 and 1955 Senators Eddie Yost,Continue reading "The Washington Senators."

Kirk, Russell

The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot.

London : Faber & Faber, 1954.

First British edition of one of the greatest contributions to twentieth-century American conservatism. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket, with some marginalia. Rare in the original jacket.

Santoli, Al

Everything We Had: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Thirty-three American Soldiers Who Fought It.

New York : Random House, 1981.

First edition of this reminder of the Vietnam War in thirty-three reports from ordinary American soldiers. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Wishing our country strength, wisdom and liberty – Al Santoli.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Everything We Had: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Thirty-three American Soldiers Who Fought It."

Garni, Joseph C. [Jean Vergnes]

Le Cirque Carte Des Vins. [Original Le Cirque Wine List].

[1974].

The original Le Cirque wine list used prior to the restaurant cataloging their wine cellar and printing a commercial style wine list, presented by front room captain Joseph C. Garni to Le Cirque co-founder Jean Vergnes. Quarto, bound in full leather with “Carte Des Vins Le Cirque” stamped in gilt, gilt ruling, and scrolling toContinue reading "Le Cirque Carte Des Vins. [Original Le Cirque Wine List]."

Adams, Douglas

The Illustrated Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1994.

First illustrated edition of Adams’ modern classic. Folio, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “Douglas Adams 22-9-94.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

Kunhardt, Dorothy Meserve; Bruce Catton

Twenty Days: A Narrative in Text and Pictures of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Twenty Days and Nights that Followed – The Nation in Mourning, the Long Trip Home to Springfield.

Secaucus, NJ : Castle Books, 1977.

Later edition of this incredibly detailed snapshot of American history based on eyewitness accounts. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout with over three hundred black and white drawings, paintings, and photographs from the photographic collection of Frederick Hill Meserve. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Brendan F. Mulvey.

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.}

The Collected Writing of John Maynard Keynes.

London : Macmillan University Press for the Royal Economic Society, 1971.

The collected writings of John Maynard Keynes. Octavo, 30 volumes, original cloth. Volumes XI, XII, XVI-XXX are first editions. Each volume is near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Grant, Ulysses S; Philip H. Sheridan

Ulysses S. Grant and Philip H. Sheridan Signed Willard’s Hotel Menu.

Washington, D.C. May 10, 1865.

Rare historical daily menu from the prestigious Willard’s Hotel in Washington, D.C., dating to the very day that Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured. One page, double-sided, signed inside by Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.” and “Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Genl., U.S.A.” In fine condition with intersecting folds.Continue reading "Ulysses S. Grant and Philip H. Sheridan Signed Willard’s Hotel Menu."

Hitchcock, Ethan Allen; [Edited by W. A. Croffut] [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Fifty Years in Camp and Field: Diary of Major-General Ethan Allen Hitchcock, U. S. A.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1909.

First edition of this diary of an eminent American soldier and general; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original green cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Major General Ethan Allen Hitchcock. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown. In very good condition with light bumping to the crown of the spine, some rubbing toContinue reading "Fifty Years in Camp and Field: Diary of Major-General Ethan Allen Hitchcock, U. S. A."

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists.

London : John Major, Fleet Street, 1823.

First Major edition, large paper copy of this classic of English literature. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant forest green morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt spine ornaments and cornerpieces of fish and tackle, quadruple gilt ruling to the front and rearContinue reading "The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists."

Iles, George [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Little Masterpieces of Autobiography Vol. II.

New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1908.

The second volume of a stunning collection of autobiographies, this volume containing William Tecumseh Sherman’s memoir; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octodecimo, original red cloth, frontispiece portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown. In very good condition. In 1908, upon completing work on ‘Little Masterpieces of Autobiography,’Continue reading "Little Masterpieces of Autobiography Vol. II."

Fleming, Ian. [Roald Dahl]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

1964-65 : Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.

First editions of all three volumes of Fleming’s rare children’s novel. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Burningham. Adventure Number One is signed by Roald Dahl who co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation opposite the half-title page, very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Adventure NumberContinue reading "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car."

Winik, Jay. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800.

New York : HarperCollins, 2007.

First edition of Winik’s “cinematic reconstruction of the birth of the modern world” (Robert Dallek). Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Chevy Chase, MD Dec. 2007 To Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Marty Ginsburg Who in our own day continues the rich legacies of our Founders!Continue reading "The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800."

Sloan, Alfred P

Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of legendary executive and longtime president and CEO of General Motors Alfred Sloan, inscribed by him. Black and white photograph of the General Motors president in a handsome half-length pose in later age, inscribed by him in the upper right corner of the image, “For Edward Orio, with best regards, Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.,Continue reading "Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph."

Crichton, Michael

The Lost World.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of Crichton’s sequel to Jurassic Park. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the half-title page, “To Mrs. Pat Lisahie Best wishes Michael Crichton” and Chip Kidd Additionally signed by Chip Kidd with an original drawing mimicking the dust jacket art which he designed on the titleContinue reading "The Lost World."

Thorp, Edward O

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty One.

New York : Random House, 1962.

First edition of Thorp’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, with charts and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alfred Best Wishes Ed Thorp.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. Newly Translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majesties special Command.

London : N.p, 1672.

Rare 17th century edition of the King James version of the Holy Bible in folio, with Geneva Bible notes. Herbert 708; Wing B2285. Folio, 2 parts bound into one in three quarter speckled calf over marbled boards with elaborate gilt stamping to the spine in seven compartments within raised gilt bands, burgundy morocco spine labelContinue reading "The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testament. Newly Translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by his Majesties special Command."

Wouk, Herman

The Caine Mutiny.

Franklin, PA : The Franklin Library, 1977.

Signed limited first edition of Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, bound in full leather, gilt titles to the spine, front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, ribbon bound in. Signed by Herman Wouk. Illustrated by George H. Jones. In fine condition.

Schumpeter, Joseph A

Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1942.

First edition of Schumpeter’s ground-breaking work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Exceptionally rare in this condition.

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing.

London : Printed only for Thomas Hope; sold by him and Sackville Parker, Richard Matthews, and Samuel Trimmer, 1760.

First Hawkins edition of Walton’s classic work. Octavo, original full speckled tan calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, black morocco spine label, engraved frontispiece, illustrated with fourteen engraved plates, seventeen in-text engravings of fish, and several engravedContinue reading "The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing."

Bush, George W. [John McCain]

Decision Points.

New York : Crown Publishers, 2010.

First edition of George W. Bush’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by war hero and Senator John McCain on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by W.G. Cookman.

Gould IV, William B. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Diary of a Contraband: The Civil War Passage of a Black Sailor.

Stanford : Stanford University Press, 2002.

First edition of this inspirational and thought-provoking family history, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Octavo, original red cloth, frontispiece portrait of William B. Gould in his veteran’s hat, illustrated with black and white photographs, charts, and maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to associate justice of theContinue reading "Diary of a Contraband: The Civil War Passage of a Black Sailor."

Lindbergh, Charles A

The Spirit of St. Louis.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953.

First edition, early printing of Lindbergh’s autobiographical account about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo trans-Atlantic flight. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentellesContinue reading "The Spirit of St. Louis."