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Zimmer, Paul [Annie Dillard]

With Wanda: Town and Country Poems.

Washington, D.C. & San Francisco : Dryad Press, 1980.

First edition of American poet Paul Zimmer’s fifth book of poems. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Association copy, inscribed to poet Annie Dillard on the title page, “August 1980 For Annie and Gary, With admiration and affection. Paul.” With Annie Dillard’s bookplate to the half-title page. In near fine condition. Cover design by Susan Foster.Continue reading "With Wanda: Town and Country Poems."

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$175.00
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Kitcher, Philip

The Advancement of Science: Science Without Legend, Objectivity Without Illusions.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1993.

First edition of well-known philosopher Philip Kitcher’s treatise on the philosophy of science. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to fellow philosopher Hilary Putnam, “For Hilary, with very best wishes, Philip.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ann Lowe. An exceptional association.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-88090
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Smullyan, Raymond [Hilary Putnam]

The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.

First edition of puzzlemaster Raymond Smullyan’s book of chess problems. Octavo, original half cloth. Illustrated with 50 chess diagrams. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow logician Hilary Putnam, “For Hilary Putnam Best, Raymond.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Mantel.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-88086
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Allen, Frederick Lewis

The Lords of Creation.

New York : Harper and Brothers, Publishers, 1935.

First edition of Allen’s classic account of the financial history leading up to the Great Crash. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Illustrated from 16 photographs on 8 plates. Scarce in the original jacket.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-84532
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Doughty, James and Thomas

The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports.

Philadelphia : J. and T. Doughty, 1830-33.

First edition of “The first color-plate sporting book printed in America”(Grolier/Henderson). Quarto, 3 volumes. bound in contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, top edge gilt. Three engraved titles, 2 engraved portraits, and 57 lithographic plates after Thomas Doughty and others (comprising 53 hand-colored lithographs, one colored etching, two uncolored engravings and one uncolored wood-engraving), 17Continue reading "The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-84654
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Darrow, Clarence

Clarence Darrow Signed Photograph.

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Original photograph of prominent American attorney and civil libertarian Clarence Darrow. Signed by Darrow on the lower right-hand corner of the photograph four years after the historic Scopes Monkey Trial, “Clarence Darrow with best wishes to his friend Donald Gallagher Chicago March 14th 1929.” Matted and framed the entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 17Continue reading "Clarence Darrow Signed Photograph."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-84255
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Griswold, Frank Gray

The Cascapedia Club.

Norwood : The Plimpton Press, 1920.

First edition of Griswold’s guide to fishing the Great Cascapedia. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Percy R. Pyne 2nd from G. Gray Griswold 1921.” In near fine condition. A nice example.

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-88022
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Halford, Frederic M

Making a Fishery.

London : Horace Cox, 1895.

Signed limited first edition of Frederick Halford’s extensive guide on the creation of river and stream fisheries for sport. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Halford, this is number 35. Large octavo, original publisher’s full green morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Halford with tissueContinue reading "Making a Fishery."

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$1,050.00
Item Number: RRB-88001
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Martin, H.B

Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1928.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on practical instruction for the game of golf. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To A.B. Jenks from H.B. Martin.” Additionally signed by Gene Sarazen on page 52, where there is a drawing by Martin of him. Near fine inContinue reading "Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-84714
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Darwin, Bernard

A Friendly Round.

London : Mills & Boon, 1922.

First edition of this collection of Darwin’s golf columns from The London Times. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bernard Darwin on the front free endpaper, “To G.M. from the author with his best regards. Sept. 1922.” It was customary for Darwin to sign “from the author”, which denoted a personal affiliation with theContinue reading "A Friendly Round."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-68590
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Diehl, R.W. and Tom Vardon

Diehl-Vardon Golf Manual: Golf Complete.

St. Paul : Western Golf Publishing Co, 1927.

First edition of this early golf instructional manual. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs. Some light dampstaining, near fine in the rare original dust jacket. Murdoch 203; D&M 15090; D&J D14740.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-75680
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Boynton, Henry Walcott

Two Editions of the Golfer’s Rubaiyat.

Chicago/ New York : Herbert S. Stone/ Duffield, 1901, 1907.

Both the first and second editions of the Golfer’s Rubaiyat. Octavo, original cloth, two volumes, illustrated throughout. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

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$850.00
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Venizelos, Eleftherios

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

1922.

Autograph letter signed by “the maker of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. One page, typescript on Delegation Hellenique letterhead, the letter reads, “Lausanne, 7th December 1922 My dear Mr. Hammond, I thank you most cordially for your letter and wish to express to you the deep gratitude that I feel for the promptness with which youContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."

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$2,500.00
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Venizelos, Eleftherios

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

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One folding page letter hand-written and signed by “the father of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. Dated December 24th, 1921 on letterhead from the El Mirasol in Santa Barbara, California, the letter reads “To Mr. John Hays Hammond El Mirasol. My dear Mr. Hammond, We are giving a very small luncheon party here on the 26thContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,250.00
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Truman, Harry S. and Bess

Harry and Bess Truman Signed Postage Stamps Sheet.

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Complete 9 inches by 10 inches full sheet of fifty United States three-cent postage stamps depicting the White House and honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington D.C. Boldly signed by Harry and Bess Truman, “To Mike Zebniak From Harry Truman” and “Bess W. Truman”. Matted and framed the entire piece measures 17 inches by 18 inches.

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$1,450.00
Item Number: RRB-83451
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Camp, Walter and Lilian Brooks

Drives and Puts.

Boston : L.C. Page, 1899.

First edition of this collection of golf short stories by the father of American football. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of a woman golfer by H.C. Ireland, vignette on title page, top edge gilt. Inscribed by Walter Camp in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Louis, with my best wishes, Walter Camp. XmasContinue reading "Drives and Puts."

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$4,500.00
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Mann, Thomas

Joseph and His Brothers.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1934.

First American edition of Mann’s first novel in his acclaimed tetralogy. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Lengthily inscribed in the year of publication by Thomas Mann. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and chipping to the extremities. Translated from the German by H. T. Lowe-Porter.  Rare and desirable signed andContinue reading "Joseph and His Brothers."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-83578
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Sloan, Alfred P

Alfred P. Sloan Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of legendary executive Alfred Sloan, boldly signed, “Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., May 1 , 1937.” Framed in a custom gilt stamped morocco frame. The entire piece measures 13.5 inches by 16.5 inches. Photographs signed by Sloan are rare.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-82378
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Horace

Quintus Horatius Flaccus.

London : Gulielmus Pickering, 1824.

Rare second Pickering Diamond edition, large paper issue, with an additional engraved title page. 12 mo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the front panel, raised bands, marbled endpapers. In very good condition. Housed in a custom chemise and half morocco slipcase.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-82315
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Venturi, Robert; Introduction by Vincent Scully

Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture.

New York : The Museum of Modern Art, 1966.

First edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Al, Friendship and respect Bob Venturi.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-81249
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Markowitz, Harry M

Portfolio Selection: Efficient Diversification of Investments.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1970.

Second edition of the economist’s work, which revolutionized modern investment theory and practice. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Dear William Best Wishes Harry Markowitz.” In near fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-74658
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Perry, Bryon. Foreward by Dow Finsterwald Jr

The Ryder Cup Meets the Monster: A Collection of Words and Pictures Commemorating Golf’s Crown Jewel.

Bingham Farms, Michigan : Premiere Publishing LLC, 2004.

First edition of this work dedicated to ‘golf’s crown jewel’: The Ryder Cup. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by Dow Finsterwald on the title page, “To Robert: Hope you enjoy ‘Golf’s greatest event,’ Best Wishes, Dow Finsterwald Jr.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-89015
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Pynchon, Thomas

V.

Philadelphia and New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1963.

First edition of Pynchon’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth. An exceptional association copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the front free endpaper in the month of publication, “Aug. 1963. To Bob & Ginny, with affection, Tom.” The recipients were Pynchon’s Boeing colleague and close friend Bob Hillock and his wife Ginny,Continue reading "V."

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$38,000.00
Item Number: RRB-80035
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Nansen, Fridtjof (Roald Amundsen)

Nord I Takeheimen: Utforskningen av Jordens Nordlige Strok i Tidlige Tider.

Christiana : Jacob Dybwads, 1911.

First edition of Nansen’s history of Arctic exploration, from the library of explorer Roald Amundsen with his signature. In the year this work was published, Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole, having traveled south on Nansen’s own ship, the Fram. Quarto, original cloth, in-text illustrations. Signed and dated Roald Amundsen 13 May 1912.Continue reading "Nord I Takeheimen: Utforskningen av Jordens Nordlige Strok i Tidlige Tider."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-78072
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Fermor, Patrick Leigh; Edited by Artemis Cooper

Words of Mercury.

London : John Murray, 2003.

Early printing of this collection of essays by Leigh Fermor. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Leigh Fermor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designed by Octavius Murray. Edited by Artemis Cooper.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-78903
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Richards, Vincent "Vinnie"

Stroking with “Vinnie” Richards.

New York : Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co, .

First edition pamphlet of tennis pro “Vinnie” Richards demonstrating his renowned tennis serve, drive, volley, slice, and racket grip. Stapled pamphlet opening vertically with sequential halftones and filmstrip border. Photo portrait of Vinnie Richards on the cover holding tennis rackets and trophy, published by Dunlop Tire & Rubber Company with advertisements for their tennis balls,Continue reading "Stroking with “Vinnie” Richards."

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$35.00
Item Number: RRB-81264
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James, Henry

Portraits of Places.

Boston : James R. Osgood and Company, 1884.

First edition of James’ later collection of travel accounts throughout Europe and the United States. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine. In very  good condition.    

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-81257
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Darwin, Bernard

The Golfer’s Manual. Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the National Game of Scotland by ‘A Keen Hand’ and originally Published in 1857 and now Reprinted with an Introduction by Bernard Darwin.

London : The Dropmore Press, 1947.

First edition. Limited to 750 numbered copies, this is number 324. Small octavo, original cloth. Text printed on hand made paper with wood engraved frontispiece. Bookplate, near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning. Housed in a custom slipcase.

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-86781
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Lamb, Harold

Alexander of Macedon: Journey to World’s End.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1946.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “To Hortense Shyab Harold Lamb June 11, 1946.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-72071
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Reinfeld, Fred and Harold M. Phillips

Book of the Warsaw 1935 International Chess Team Tournament.

New York : Black Night Press, 1936.

First edition of the fifth volume in the Modern Chess Library. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Scarce in the original dust jacket.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-70019
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Truman, Harry S

Mr. Citizen.

New York : Bernard Geis, 1960.

First edition, the author’s edition. Octavo, original half leatherette, slipcase, illustrated with 32 pages of black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Honorable John Wesley Snyder from his good friend, comrade and associate in most trying times. He was the  greatest of the great Secretaries of the Treasury.” TheContinue reading "Mr. Citizen."

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$3,000.00
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Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

Editorial Wild Oats.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1905.

First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Rare in the original jacket.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-68027
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Fowler, Gene

Schnozzola: The Story of Jimmy Durante.

New York : The Viking Press, 1951.

First edition of Gene Folwer’s warm and entertaining story of Jimmy  “Schnozzola” Durante, from the library of Barrett C. Kiesling. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed by Jimmy Durante on the front free endpaper, “To my pal, Barrett Kiesling – This is a Pleasure, Jimmy Durante my Best to you & yours Jimmy.” Also laid in isContinue reading "Schnozzola: The Story of Jimmy Durante."

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$550.00
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Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches.

New York : Boni and Liveright, 1919.

First edition of Twain’s collection of humorous sketches. Octavo, original half cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-64043
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Leake, William Martin

Travels in Northern Greece.

London : J.Rodwell, 1835.

First edition of Leakes work on Northern Greece. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth, 10 engraved maps and plans, some folding, and 44 plates, wood-engraved illustrations in text. In near fine condition with some toning and light wear to the extremities. Armorial bookplates to each volume. First editions in the original cloth are rare.

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-63015
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Cervantes, Miguel De

El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Madrid : Gabriel de Sancha, 1797-98.

First edition of the first annotated edition of Don Quixote. Octavo, five volumes, bound in contemporary tree calf, covers with a swashed diagonal cross, edged with a gilt roll, gilt bands and green lettering pieces, marbled endpapers, sprinkled edges. With 2 engraved portraits, 2 engraved headpieces, 3 folding maps, and 31 engraved plates executed byContinue reading "El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-62015
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Sarazen, Gene with Herbert Warren Wind

Thirty Years of Championship Golf: The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen.

New York : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1950.

First edition of Sarazen’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Robert T. Jones, Jr. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Dick Garlington My best wishes from his friend Gene Sarazen.” The recipient Dick Garlington was a golfer and a close friend of Sarazen and Bobby Jones, who along with JonesContinue reading "Thirty Years of Championship Golf: The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-53022
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Everest, Jr., Frank Kendall

Frank Kendall “Pete” Everest Signed Photograph.

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Signed photograph of Frank Kendall Everest, Jr. Inscribed on the photograph, “To my good friend Stu McLennan from– Frank K. ‘Pete’ Everest Jr.  Lt. Col. USAF,” showing the Bell X-2 rocket-powered aircraft. The photograph measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches.

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$550.00
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Bernays, Edward L

Biography of an Idea: Memoirs of Public Relations Counsel Edward L. Bernays.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1965.

First edition of the father of public relations’ biography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Edward L. Bernays on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Alfred Zalon.

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-49006
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Gary, Romain (Patrick Leigh Fermor)

The Roots of Heaven.

London : Michael Joseph, 1958.

First edition in English of this novel, which was awarded France’s Prix Goncourt in 1956. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the front free endpaper. Leigh Fermor co-wrote the screenplay for the 1958 film. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-47063
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Park, Willie

The Art of Putting.

Edinburgh : J. & J. Gray & Company, 1920.

First edition of the author’s rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. In near fine condition with light rubbing. First editions are rare.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-46056
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Jones, Alfred Winslow

Life, Liberty, and Property: A Story of Conflict and a Measurement of Conflicting Rights.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1941.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with light wear. Laid in is an advertisement to purchase war bonds. Rare in the original dust jacket.  

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-45087
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Conrad, Joseph

Lord Jim.

London : William Blackwood & Sons, 1900.

First edition of one of Conrad’s finest novels. Octavo, original cloth. A near fine example with some wear to the extremities and the endpapers ever so slightly browned. First printing with the first issue points including the misprints “anyrate” p. 77, l. 5, “cure” (instead of “cured”) p. 226, 7 lines from the bottom, the omissionContinue reading "Lord Jim."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-45003
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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Engraving.

Washington, D.C 1871.

Portrait engraving of President Ulysses S. Grant. Boldly signed U.S. Grant. The engraving measures 5.5 inches by 4 inches. This portrait engraving produced by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In near fine condition, affixed to an 8 inch by 10 inch sheet bearing a small note. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5Continue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Signed Engraving."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-44047
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Drucker, Peter F

Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition of this management classic. Octavo, original red cloth. Boldly signed Peter Drucker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with touch of rubbing. Jacket design by Roy La Grone. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed.

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-44009
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Watson, James D. [Francis Crick]

Evolution of Catalytic Function: Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology.

Cold Spring, NY : Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1987.

First edition of the collected speeches of the 52nd Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology. Foreword by James D. Watson. Quarto, original red cloth, illustrated with photographs, diagrams. Association copy, inscribed by James Watson to Francis Crick on the front free endpaper, “For Francis, the first of us to think sensibly as to whatContinue reading "Evolution of Catalytic Function: Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology."

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$22,000.00
Item Number: RRB-41053
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Dante, Jim and Leo Diegel with Collaboration with Len Elliot

Nine Bad Shots of Golf and What To Do About Them.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1947.

First edition, later printing. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To: Julian Lovitt Here’s hoping you improve your game. Golfingly Jim Dante 4/24/48.” Light rubbing, near fine in a very good dust jacket with some chips and tears. Uncommon signed.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-38032
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Mantle, Mickey and Roger Maris

Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris Signed Photographs.

1961.

Two black and white photographs from circa 1961 of Mickey Mantle and Rogers Maris. Each are inscribed to their 1961 teammate Billy Gardner. The Mantle photograph is signed, “To Billy My Best Wishes, Mickey Mantle.” The Maris photograph is signed, “To Bill, Best wishes to a hell of a nice guy, Roger Maris.” Matted andContinue reading "Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris Signed Photographs."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-32061
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de Sola Pool, David

Portraits Etched In Stone: Early Jewish Settlers 1682-1831.

New York : Columbia University Press, 1952.

First edition. Thick quarto, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Doris + Leopold Woolf in happy memory of four years ago. David de Sola Pool December 26, 1952.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-32012
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Mawson, Sir Douglas

The Home Of The Blizzard: Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911–1914.

London : William Heinemann, 1915.

First edition of this classic account of Antarctic exploration. Thick octavo, 2 volumes, original dark blue cloth, profusely illustrated with 18 color plates, hundreds of black-and-white plates, numerous in-text illustrations and three color folding maps in rear pocket of Volume II. Near fine in the in the rare original dust jackets with some chipping and wear. RareContinue reading "The Home Of The Blizzard: Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911–1914."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-31001
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Drury, Allen

Advise and Consent: A Novel of Washington Politics.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1959.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Senator Clark with best regards Allen Drury.” The recipient Joseph S. Clark, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States SenatorContinue reading "Advise and Consent: A Novel of Washington Politics."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-29018
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Bugatti

Bugantics: Bugatti Owner’s Club.

London : Bugatti Owner's Club, 1931-1955.

One Hundred Issues of Bugantics. Octavo, 9 Volumes, bound in the original publisher’s cloth, gilt titles and decorated tooling. Profusely illustrated with photographs, tables, brilliant period advertising and drawings. These bound volumes, prepared by the Bugatti Owner’s Club by special subscription, were compiled without covers, the design of which has remained the same since itsContinue reading "Bugantics: Bugatti Owner’s Club."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-22082
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Breuer, Marcel

Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1956.

First edition. Quarto, original cloth. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To the Walter Paepcke with best regards, Marcel Breuer.” The recipient, Walter Paepcke was an industrialist and philanthropist most noted for his founding of the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Skiing Company in the early 1950s, both of which helped transform theContinue reading "Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect."

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$2,750.00
Item Number: RRB-22041
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Darwin, Bernard

Green Memories.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1928.

First edition of the first volume of the author’s autobiographical trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated with several plates from photographs, including frontispiece portrait of the author. An excellent example in the rare dust jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Examples in the original dust jacket are rare.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-14025
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Wethered, Joyce and Roger; Bernard Darwin; Horace Hutchinson; & T.C. Simpson

The Game of Golf….Lonsdale Library, Vol. IX.

London : Seeley, Service & Company, 1931.

First edition, deluxe issue of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original half green morocco over cloth. Inscribed by Roger Wethered in the year of publication, “Hope this will help you to beat Harry! Roger Wethered 1931.” Illustrated with plates, which some folding from 100 photographs. In near fine condition.  

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-14008
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Vardon, Harry

Progressive Golf.

London : Hutchinson & Company, 1920.

First edition of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original green cloth, illustrated with several folding plates from action-shot photographs. . Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some chips to the spine. First editions in the original dust jackets are rare.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-13012
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Kazantzakis, Nikos

Spain [In Greek].

Athena 1937.

Rare first Greek edition of this early travelogue by Kazantzakis. Octavo, bound in half morocco over cloth. In very good condition.

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Smith, Adam [George Goodman]

Paper Money.

New York : Summit Books, 1981.

First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed and dated by the author on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine with a few closed tears.

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Friedman, Milton & Rose

Tyranny of the Status Quo.

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1984.

First edition of this work which analyzes the Reagan Administration’s attempts to greatly reduce taxes, regulations, and government spending and suggests practical changes. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Proctor Jones with best wishes Milton Friedman.” Also signed by Rose Friedman. The recipient Proctor JonesContinue reading "Tyranny of the Status Quo."

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Greene, Graham

Brighton Rock.

London : Heinemann, 1938.

First edition of Greene’s chilling exposé of violence and gang warfare in the pre-war underworld is a classic of its kind. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase. An exceptional example.

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Bellow, Saul

Him With His Foot In His Mouth and Other Stories.

New York : Harper & Row Publishers, 1984.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

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Angell, Roger

Let Me Finish.

New York : Harcourt, 2006.

First edition of Angell’s autobiography of his early years growing up in New York. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed by Roger Angell on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Cooley Design Lab.

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Mankiewicz, Frank

The U.S. V Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis.

New York : Quadrangle/ The New York Times Book Co., 1975.

First edition. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author on the half title page, “To ____ ______, with best wishes- Frank Mankiewicz Mar. ’75.” Additionally inscribed by Bill Safire below, “Dear Jeff- Don’t believe everything my friend Frank says! Bill Safire.” Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. Fine in aContinue reading "The U.S. V Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis."

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Burroughs, William S

The Ticket That Exploded.

London : The Olympia Press, 1962.

First edition, first printing. Octavo, original green wrappers. Signed by William Burroughs on the title page. In fine condition. A superior example.

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Herr, Michael

Dispatches.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1977.

First edition of “the best book to have been written about the Vietnam War” (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to a Syracuse University fraternity brother and classmate, “Al It was amazing and wonderful to see you after so many years-Continue reading "Dispatches."

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Burgess, Anthony; Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange.

Burbank, CA : Warner Brothers, 1972.

Original LP of Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange. Signed by Anthony Burgess on the front cover. In near fine condition. This is the first record we have seen signed by the creator of the classic novel.

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Oz, Amos

My Michael.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1972.

First English edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in a contemporary hand, “For Gania, with my best wishes and warmest shalom, Amos Oz.” Bookplate, near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small closed tears and wear toContinue reading "My Michael."

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Clews, Henry

Twenty-Eight Years In Wall Street.

New York : Irving Publishing Company, 1888.

First edition of Clews’ classic work. Thick octavo, original green cloth, with titles to the spine in gilt and engraved frontispiece and nearly 50 portrait plates. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “___ ______ with the compliments of Henry Clews N.Y. May 3rd, 95.” In very good condition with some of the usual rubbing toContinue reading "Twenty-Eight Years In Wall Street."

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Mailer, Norman

The Naked and the Dead.

London : Allan Wingate, 1949.

First British edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For ________ ________, Spent a winter once in Jamaica, Vermont, back in 1949, Loved it. Cheers Norman Mailer.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by James Holland.

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Whyte, William H

The Organization Man.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1956.

First edition of one of the most influential books on management ever written. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best to Lydia Bronte about whom this book was not written! Holly Whyte 4/18/89.” Additionally signed “William H. Whyte” on the title page. Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "The Organization Man."

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Drucker, Peter F

Men, Ideas, and Politics.

New York : Harper & Row Publishers, 1971.

First edition of this work by the father of management. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Peter Drucker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear to the extremities.

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Dimock, Anthony W

Wall Street and the Wilds.

New York : Outing Company, 1915.

First edition of Dimock’s autobiography, including his great success in cornering the gold market, also hunting grizzly bear, buffalo, deer, waterfowl, early wildlife photography, and some mention of fishing for tarpon, trout and salmon. Octavo, original blue cloth, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper,Continue reading "Wall Street and the Wilds."

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