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New York : Published by the Author, 1951.
First edition of this work, basis for the classic 1960 film starring Kirk Douglas. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author bound-in, “For Jerry Mayro Gratefully Howard Fast.” Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to theContinue reading "Spartacus."
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New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948-54.
First editions of Winston Churchill’s masterpiece. Octavo, six volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
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London : John Starkey at the Miter in Fleetstreet, near Temple-Bar, 1675.
First edition in English of the most important writings of Niccolo Machiavelli, widely considered the foundation of the modern study of politics. Includes The History of Florence, The Prince, Discourses on Livy, and The Art of War. Folio bound in three quarter modern calf over marbled boards with gilt-lettered morocco spine label, modern endpapers butContinue reading "The Works of the Famous Nicolas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of Florence: The History of Florence; The Prince; The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel; The Art of War In Seven Books."
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London : Richard Bentley, 1834.
First edition of Bulwer-Lytton’s most celebrated work, a classic of historical fiction and the basis for the 1935 Hollywood film of the same name directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper. Octavo, three volumes bound in full polished calf by Bayntun Riviere with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt tooling to theContinue reading "The Last Days of Pompeii."
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London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1869-1870.
Finely bound example of one of the most influential historical works of the nineteenth century, first published in 1848. Small octavo, 8 volumes bound in full contemporary calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "The History of England From the Accession of James the Second."
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1948.
Rare signed photograph of General Douglas MacArthur in uniform. Boldly signed “Douglas MacArthur Tokyo 1948.” The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
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New York : Random House, 1955.
First edition of Schulberg’s novel adapted from his Academy Award–winning screenplay. 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 dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.Continue reading "Waterfront."
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London : Printed by T. and A. Constable For Longmans Green and Co: Cassell and Co. Seeley and Co: Chas. Scribner's Sons and Sold by Chatto and Windus, 1894.
The Edinburgh edition of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson. Octavo, 33 volumes bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco over marbled boards by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbons bound in, tissue-guarded frontispiece to select volumes, original paperContinue reading "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson."
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Long Beach, CA : Published by the Author, 1927.
Early printing of Upton Sinclair’s self-published social and political satire and the basis for the film ‘There Will be Blood’ starring Daniel Day Lewis. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To William McDougall with kindest regards Upton Sinclair.” The recipient, Professor William MacDougall who was a renowned 20th century psychologist, wroteContinue reading "Oil! A Novel."
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New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1951.
First edition of the author’s first book, one of the great novels of World War II. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the HarcourtContinue reading "From Here to Eternity."
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Kent, Ohio : Published by Volair Limited, 1978.
First Volair Limited edition of “one of the most important works ever published on the American Indians” (Field) including some of the greatest American hand-coloured lithographs of the 19th century. Octavo, original publisher’s full leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs."
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.
First edition of Fleming’s classic compelling travelogue. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Jonathan from Ian.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.
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New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010.
First edition, second printing of Richards’ autobiography. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Signed and dated by the author year of publication on the half-title page, “Keith Richards ’10.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mario J. Pulice. Front jacket photograph by David LaChapelle. Rear jacket photograph by Deborah Feingold.
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New York : Bantam Books, 1992.
First trade paperback edition of this seminal work that challenges traditional conceptions of masculinity. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Christin and Paul Sarbanes Sam Keen.” In fine condition. Jacket illustration by Kuso Sano.
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New York : Viking, 1988.
First edition of “the funniest book about investing ever written” (New York Post). Octavo, original half cloth. Lengthily and humorously signed by the author on the title page, “Considering the fortune you might have lost, you’re rich already John Rothchild.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. Jacket illustration by RafalContinue reading "A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor."
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London : Printed for Robert White, T. Basset, J. Wright, R. Chiswell, G. Dawes and T. Sawbridge, 1677; London: Printed for John Saywell, 1652.
Rare 1677 printing of Sir Walter Raleigh’s renowned unfinished world history, written while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London and first published in 1614; uniformly bound with a rare first edition of its second part, being a continuation by Alexander Ross. Folio, two volumes bound in full diced calf with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling andContinue reading "The History of the World, In Five Books. [with] The History of the World: The Second Part, In Six Books: Being a Continuation of the famous History of Sir Walter Raleigh, Knight."
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New York : Bantam Books, 1991.
First edition of this seminal work that challenges traditional conceptions of masculinity. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Ron Loan Sam Keen.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Kuso Sano.
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New York : Boni & Liveright, 1926.
Rare first edition of Parker’s poignant collection of poetry exploring the complexities of human nature. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth over marbled paper covered boards. In very good condition, name to the front free endpaper.
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Houston, TX : National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Manned Spacecraft Center, 1969.
Apollo 8 Mission Report describing the observations and objectives, trajectory, biomedical evaluations, and anomalies of the mission flight. Quarto, original wrappers, unbound. Signed on the front panel with a quote by Apollo astronaut Frank Borman from their famous Christmas broadcast from space, “From Apollo 8, good night, Merry Christmas and God bless all on Earth.Continue reading "Frank Borman Signed Apollo 8 Mission Report."
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London : Bradbury & Evans, Whitefriars, 1846.
First single volume edition of “the most perfect of all the Dickens novels” (Virginia Woolf). Octavo, bound in full polished calf by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. With black and white illustrationsContinue reading "Oliver Twist."
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1977.
Rare autograph sketch signed by internet pioneer Vint Cerf. One page, the sketch draws a set of connections between Packet Radio Network (PRNET), Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), and Atlantic Packet Satellite Network (SATNET). Boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. A fine and rare example of the inventive process behind thisContinue reading "Vint Cerf Sketch Signed."
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New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923.
First American edition of the last complete novel by Joseph Conrad. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket, bookplate to the front pastedown.
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Amsterdam : Blaeu, Willem, 1629.
Copper engraved, hand-colored map of one of the most decorative maps of the Holy Land of the 17th century. One page with hand-colored borders, the map depicts the tribes of Israel and the route the Israelites took from Egypt through Sinai into Canaan. In the sea there are three sea monsters, one of which hasContinue reading "Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina [Holy Land Map]."
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New York : The Viking Press, 1957.
First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original black cloth, top stain red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author’s daughter, “For Allen MacGuire Best wishes, Jan Kerouac.” Jan Kerouac was a writer and the only child of Jack Kerouac and Joan Haverty Kerouac. She published three semi-autobiographical novels, Baby Driver: A Story About Myself inContinue reading "On The Road."
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Machiavel, Nicolas. [Niccolo Machiavelli]
Macaulay, Lord Thomas Babington
McKenney, Thomas Loraine and James Hall
Raleigh, Sir Walter. [Alexander Ross]
[Hondius, Jodocus]
