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Scott, Paul. [Charles Dance]

The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils, Staying On].

London : Heinemann, 1966-1975.

Complete first edition set of “one of the most important landmarks of post-war fiction” (The Times). Octavo, five volumes, original cloth. Presentation copies, each volume inscribed by British actor Charles Dance who featured in the televised version of The Jewel in the Crown on the front free endpaper, “For Charles Swynnerton from Charles Dance!” EachContinue reading "The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils, Staying On]."

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$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144627

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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. Boldly signed by Robert Venturi and Vincent Scully on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Introduction by Vincent Scully. Rare and desirable signed by both Venturi and Scully.

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$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150581

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Fowles, John

The Magus.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1966.

First edition of the author’s most well-known work. 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. Signed by JohnContinue reading "The Magus."

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$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-143508

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Scott, Paul

The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils; Staying On].

London : Heinemann, 1966-1975.

Complete first edition set of “one of the most important landmarks of post-war fiction” (The Times). Octavo, 4 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 inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "The Raj Quartet. [The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, A Division of the Spoils; Staying On]."

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$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148004

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McMurtry, Larry [Peter Matthiessen]

The Last Picture Show.

New York : The Dial Press, 1966.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s third and one of his most memorable novels. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Larry McMurtry on the front free endpaper. From the library of fellow novelist, Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front free endpaper. Peter Matthiessen remains the only writer to have won the NationalContinue reading "The Last Picture Show."

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$2,850.00

Item Number: RRB-151068

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

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$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-2585

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Greene, Graham

The Comedians.

London : The Bodley Head, 1966.

First edition of this novel set in Haiti under the rule of “Papa Doc” Duvalier, which explores the political suppression and terrorism through the figure of an English hotel owner, Brown. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Clive from Graham Greene.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.Continue reading "The Comedians."

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$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-98568

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Koufax, Sandy

Koufax.

New York : The Viking Press, 1966.

First edition of the baseball legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original half-cloth, top stain green, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To George- Best wishes Sandy Koufax.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with toning to the spine Jacket painting by Herb Hazelton. Jacket design by H. Lawrence Hoffman.Continue reading "Koufax."

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$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150271

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Malamud, Bernard

The Fixer.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1966.

First edition of the author’s fourth novel, which went on to win the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Ida and Marshall With all good wishes Bern.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows some light wear. JacketContinue reading "The Fixer."

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$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-111937

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Aikman, Lionelle. Foreword by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Introduction by Bruce Catton

The Living White House.

Washington, D.C : White House Historical Association with the cooperation of the National Geographic Society Special Publications Division, 1966.

First edition of this beautiful pictorial history of the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Octavo, bound in full pebbled dark green morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated with numerous full page color photographs. One ofContinue reading "The Living White House."

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$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-139238

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Fischer, Bobby

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess.

New York : Basic Systems, 1966.

First edition of this definitive work on how to play chess. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Bobby Fischer on the front free endpaper. In very good condition with some rubbing to the extremities. Rare and desirable signed.

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$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146074

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Malamud, Bernard

The Fixer.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1966.

First edition, early printing of the author’s fourth novel, which went on to win the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Bernard Malamud on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Janet Halverson.

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$375.00

Item Number: RRB-140811

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Malamud, Bernard

The Fixer.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1966.

First edition of the author’s fourth novel, which went on to win the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susie and Paul with much affection Bern.” The recipients, Suzanne and Paul Shrag were close friends of Malamud (brother of printmakerContinue reading "The Fixer."

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$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-99846

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Greene, Graham

The Comedians.

London : The Bodley Head, 1966.

First edition of this novel set in Haiti under the rule of “Papa Doc” Duvalier, which explores the political suppression and terrorism through the figure of an English hotel owner, Brown. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Charles from Graham Greene.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touchContinue reading "The Comedians."

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$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131681

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Churchill, Randolph S

Winston S. Churchill [The Official Biography]. Volume I: Youth: 1874-1900 [with] Volume I Companion: Part 1 1874-1896 [and] Volume I Companion: Part 2 1896-1900.

London : Heinemann, 1966-1967.

First edition of the first installment in Randolph S. Churchill’s official biography of his father, Winston S. Churchill; complete with first editions of both parts of its companion volume. Octavo, 3 volumes, original publisher’s cloth, top edges red, illustrated with photographs, frontispiece portrait of Winston S. Churchill as second lieutenant, 4th Hussars, 1895. Each volumeContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill [The Official Biography]. Volume I: Youth: 1874-1900 [with] Volume I Companion: Part 1 1874-1896 [and] Volume I Companion: Part 2 1896-1900."

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$350.00

Item Number: RRB-144945

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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. Boldly signed by Robert Venturi who has added a drawing of his mother’s house on the dedication page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Introduction by Vincent Scully.

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$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133609

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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1966.

Finely bound set of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full red morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front panels, folding maps. In fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase. The first printing of the second, revised, edition (with “Second Edition 1966” on theContinue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

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$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133131

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Drucker, Peter F

The Effective Executive.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of Drucker’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on his letterhead notecard, “I never quote with best wishes Peter F. Drucker.” With the original letter addressed in Drucker’s hand. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery.

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$5,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150314

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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1967.

Second editions of the author’s classic trilogy, signed by Tolkien in each volume. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth, folding maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Signed for Ethel May with love J. R. R. Tolkien.” Volumes two and three are signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on the half-title page. The recipient,Continue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

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$75,000.00

Item Number: RRB-134590

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Allen, Woody

Don’t Drink the Water.

London/ New York : Samuel French, 1967.

First English edition of Allen’s rapid-fire dialogue. 16mo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Woody Allen on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition.

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$450.00

Item Number: RRB-149022

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Reagan, Ronald. [John F. Kennedy]

Ronald Reagan Signed John F. Kennedy Engraved Portrait.

1967.

Original engraved portrait of President John F. Kennedy signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor of California and 24 State and Lieutenant Governors including: Nelson Rockefeller, John B. Connally, Tim Babcock, Jack Williams, Don Samuelson, John J. McKeith, Walter J. Hickel, and others. With a 13-cent “John F. Kennedy” stamp, cancelled on the anniversary ofContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed John F. Kennedy Engraved Portrait."

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$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-94707

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McCartney, Paul. [The Beatles]

Paul McCartney Signed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP.

Hollywood : Capitol Records, 1967.

Rare Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, boldly signed by Paul McCartney, one of the most-admired and influential lyricists of the twentieth century. Quarto, signed by Paul McCartney on the front panel. Recording produced by George Martin. Cover by M C Productions and The Apple. Staged by Peter Blake and Jann Haworth. Photographed byContinue reading "Paul McCartney Signed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP."

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$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-123671

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Wilkerson, David with John & Elizabeth Sherrill. [Pat Boone]

The Cross and the Switchblade: A True Story of the Saving Power of Faith.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1967.

First edition of the author’s best-selling “modern day sequel to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament” (Pat Boone). Octavo, original cloth. Signed by David Wilkerson on the half-title page and signed by American actor Pat Boone, who starred as Wilkerson in the 1970 film adaptation of the book, on the front freeContinue reading "The Cross and the Switchblade: A True Story of the Saving Power of Faith."

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$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-137030

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Churchill, Randolph S

Winston S. Churchill. [The Official Biography]. Volume II: Young Statesman 1901-1914 [with] Volume II Companion Parts I, II, and III.

London : Heinemann, 1967-1969.

First edition of the second volume in Randolph S. Churchill’s official biography of his father, Winston S. Churchill; complete with first editions of all three parts of its companion volume. Octavo, 4 volumes, original publisher’s cloth, top edges red, illustrated, photographic frontispiece portrait of Winston S. Churchill in 1904. Each volume is near fine inContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill. [The Official Biography]. Volume II: Young Statesman 1901-1914 [with] Volume II Companion Parts I, II, and III."

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$450.00

Item Number: RRB-144722

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