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Napoleon and The Fair Sex.

Masson, Frederic [Napoleon de Bonaparte]

Napoleon and The Fair Sex.

London : William Heinemann, 1984.

Extra-illustrated edition, with 80 extra engraved portraits, of Octavo, two volumes bound in full crushed levant morocco by Root & Son with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, quadruple gilt ruling with gilt cornerpieces and central gilt emblem to the front and rear panels, gilt turn=ins andContinue reading "Napoleon and The Fair Sex."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151583

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Meat Loaf Signed Bat Out of Hell Album.

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.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146751

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James A. Garfield Autograph Signature.

Garfield, James A

James A. Garfield Autograph Signature.

19th c.

Rare 19th century autograph inscription from James A. Garfield, boldly signed in ink, “Very truly yours J.A. Garfield.” In near fine condition with an antiquarian smudge to the writing above the inscription. Double-matted and framed with a large portrait of Garfield and an informational placard. The piece measures 28.25 inches by 18 inches.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146775

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Profiles in Courage.

Kennedy, John F

Profiles in Courage.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1956.

First edition of Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, inscription to the verso of the front free endpaper. Jack design by Phil Grushkin. Jacket photograph by Hank Walker. An exceptional example.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144316

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Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon.

Duke, Charlie [Neil Armstrong]

Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon.

July 20, 1969.

Large photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Color photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon. Lengthily inscribed in gold felt tip by Capsule Communicator Charlie Duke, “Commander Neil A. Armstrong Lunar Surface EVA Charlie Duke Apollo 11 CAPCOM 20 July 1969.” In near fine condition. The piece measures 16Continue reading "Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145297

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International Tobacco Silk Collection.

Murad Tobacco

International Tobacco Silk Collection.

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Rare collection of Tobacco Silks decorated with a variety of international flags and university pennants. 35 flags in total, countries represented include Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Chile, Scotland, San Domingo, and the United States. University pennants include Yale, Pennsylvania, Harvard, and Missouri. In fine condition. A bright and unique collection.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-101561

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The Old Man and the Sea.

Hemingway, Ernest. Photogravures by Alfred Eisenstaedt. Introduction by Charles Scribner

The Old Man and the Sea.

New York : Limited Editions Club, 1990.

First Limited Editions Club limited edition of Hemingway’s Nobel Prize-winning masterpiece, signed by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt. Oblong quarto, bound in one quarter morocco over cloth-covered boards, illustrated with five photogravures by Alfred Eisenstaedt printed from the original negatives by Eisenstaedt in 1952 for the Life Magazine featuring the iconic image of Hemingway on the cover.Continue reading "The Old Man and the Sea."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132702

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John Muir Ephemera Collection.

Muir, John

John Muir Ephemera Collection.

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Rare collection of ephemera related to American naturalist John Muir. The collection includes a variety of periodicals articles, exhibition guides, and proof sheets including: John Muir 1838-1914: Keepsake for the Roxburghe-Zamorano Biennial Joint Meeting of 1996; The Presence of Mr. Muir. Keepsake for the John Muir Observance at Yosemite National Park, April 21-30, 1972, signedContinue reading "John Muir Ephemera Collection."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-126971

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Speed.

Hawks, Frank

Speed.

New York : Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1931.

First edition of the legendary World War I aviator’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, lacking the frontispiece. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Rolly Ueland, the only pal I ever had – always wishing you happy landings Frank Hawks alias Hawker.” The recipient, Rolf Ueland practiced law inContinue reading "Speed."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138244

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You Only Live Twice.

Fleming, Ian

You Only Live Twice.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1964.

First edition of the final James Bond novel published during Fleming’s lifetime and the eleventh in the series. Octavo, original black cloth, patterned endpapers. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151591

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Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed.

Coolidge, Calvin

Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed.

Northampton July 4,1930.

Rare typed letter signed by Calvin Coolidge to the Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts Ralph Bauer. One page, octavo, the letter reads in full, “Thank you for the birthday remembrance. It was good of you to think of me.” In fine condition. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption. The entire piece measures 23.75 inchesContinue reading "Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145864

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The Battle of Gettysburg. 1863, From “Sharpshooting and Skirmishing,” (By the Berdan Sharpshooters.) In the Army of the Potomac.

Stevens, Charles Augustus

The Battle of Gettysburg. 1863, From “Sharpshooting and Skirmishing,” (By the Berdan Sharpshooters.) In the Army of the Potomac.

Shakopee, MN 1890.

First separate edition of Captain C.A. Stevens’ account of the The Battle of Gettysburg. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Scarce.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132483

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Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices.

Drucker, Peter F

Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition, early printing of this management classic. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jack Nold with warmest regards Peter F. Drucker.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, date to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Roy La Grone. Rare andContinue reading "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142075

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History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs.

McKenney, Thomas Loraine and James Hall

History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs.

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."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148537

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The Dracula Book.

Glut, Donald F. With Introductions by Christopher Lee and William Marshall

The Dracula Book.

Metuchen, N.J : The Scarecrow Press, 1975.

First edition of Glut’s authoritative history of the literary and cinematic presentations of Count Dracula, including Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Christopher Lee on the dedication page, “Art – All good wishes Christopher Lee” and additionally signed by William Marshall on a bookplate affixedContinue reading "The Dracula Book."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145253

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El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha, Compuesto por Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. [The History of Don Quixote].

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel De

El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha, Compuesto por Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. [The History of Don Quixote].

New York : The Hispanic Society of America, c. 1905.

The Hispanic Society of America’s notable, limited, and highly regarded facsimile edition of Don Quixote. Octavo, three volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, all edges deckled, volume I is a facsimile reproduction of the first edition of 1605, volume II is a facsimile reproduction the 1615 first edition of the secondContinue reading "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha, Compuesto por Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. [The History of Don Quixote]."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150967

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The Organization Man.

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."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-2141

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Golf: Being a Short Treatise for the Use of Young People Who Aspire to Proficiency in the Royal and Ancient Game.

Cotton, T. Henry

Golf: Being a Short Treatise for the Use of Young People Who Aspire to Proficiency in the Royal and Ancient Game.

London : Eyre & Spottiswoode (Publishers) Ltd, 1931.

First edition of Cotton’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, frontispiece portrait of Cotton. Signed by the author in the year of publication beneath his frontispiece portrait, “Henry Cotton 1931.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket with a chip to the spine. Ownership inscription. Rare.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136110

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Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat.

Churchill, Winston S

Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1941.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, frontispiece, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, gilt signature to the front panel, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145964

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Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture.

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. Signed and dated by Robert Venturi on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-2585

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Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Harriman, Edward Henry

Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Missouri : The Mercantile Trust Company, 1901.

Rare Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company stock certificate signed by American financier and railroad executive E.H. Harriman. Quarto, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript with an attractive vignette of a B&O train, cancellation hole punches, the certificate is dated January 18, 1901 and issues 100 shares of the Capital Stock in the BaltimoreContinue reading "Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151331

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Lincoln Bibliography: A List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to Abraham Lincoln.

Fish, Daniel. [Abraham Lincoln]

Lincoln Bibliography: A List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to Abraham Lincoln.

New York : Francis D. Tandy Company, 1906.

First edition and signed, registered, and numbered edition of the first comprehensive bibliography of Lincoln material. Octavo, original cloth, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece portrait of Lincoln after the original etching by Thomas Johnson. One of seventy-five numbered, registered copies signed by the author and publisher, only forty of which were for sale, this is number 34.Continue reading "Lincoln Bibliography: A List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to Abraham Lincoln."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-131214

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Angle of Repose.

Stegner, Wallace

Angle of Repose.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1971.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John with best wishes Wallace Stegner November 9, 1972.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by E.D.N. Designs. Photograph of the author by Alex Gotfryd.Continue reading "Angle of Repose."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-118652

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The Last Days of Pompeii.

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George

The Last Days of Pompeii.

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."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149376

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