Gifts - For Him

O'Hara, John

Appointment in Samarra.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1934.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with a few small closed tears, contemporary bookplate to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise box. A very nice example.

Malkiel, Burton G

A Random Walk Down Wall Street.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1973.

First edition of this Wall Street classic. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper with a transcription from the book as follows, “I will take you on a random walk down Wall Street. Burt Malkiel.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jay J. Smith. AnContinue reading "A Random Walk Down Wall Street."

Kauper, Paul G. (Bill Clinton)

Religion and the Constitution.

Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, 1964.

First edition of this collection of lectures devoted to contemporary questions regarding religion in its relation to the constitutional order. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by Bill Clinton on the front free endpaper, “5 – 14 – 66 Georgetown University To Mrs. Johnnie Mae Mackey, This little book is a glowing testimonial to the freedom ofContinue reading "Religion and the Constitution."

Irving, Washington

The Life of George Washington.

New York : G. P. Putnam & Co., 1855-59.

First edition of Irving’s monumental biography of George Washington. Quarto, bound in half crushed red levant with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated with 47 hand-colored plates including tissue-guarded frontispiece to each volume. One of one hundred and ten numbered copiesContinue reading "The Life of George Washington."

Franklin, Captain John

Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of The Polar Sea, In the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. [with] Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827.

London : John Murray, Albemarle-Street, 1823.

First editions of the official narratives of Franklin‘s first and second voyages to the Polar Sea. Quarto, two volumes uniformly bound in full period-style speckled calf with morocco gilt-lettered labels and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, gilt turn-ins. First Narrative: First edition, first issue with the Errata slip, illustrated with 30 plates 11 of whichContinue reading "Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of The Polar Sea, In the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. [with] Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827."

le Carre, John

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.

First edition of le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on a tipped-in page, “John le Carre with best wishes 16 ix 64.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Livermore, Jesse

How to Trade in Stocks: The Livermore Formula for Combining Time Element and Price.

New York : Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1940.

First edition of the only book by Jesse Livermore, one of Wall Street’s most well-known traders. Octavo, original blue cloth, contains 16 full color charts. Octavo, original blue cloth. In very good condition with light shelfwear to the extremities. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery.

Cook, Captain James; Captain James King

A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, By The Command of His Majesty For Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. [Cook’s Third Voyage].

London : Printed by H. Hughs, for G. Nicol, Bookseller to His Majesty, in the Strand; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1785.

Finely bound example of Cook’s Third Voyage, “one of the most important English books published in the last quarter of the eighteenth century… considered typographically superior to the first edition” (Forbes). Quarto, three volumes bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards by Bayntun with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, nautical gilt stamping toContinue reading "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, By The Command of His Majesty For Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. [Cook’s Third Voyage]."

Conrad, Joseph

The Works of Joseph Conrad. [Including Almayer’s Folly; An Outcast of the Islands; Heart of Darkness; Lord Jim; Nostromo; The Secret Agent; Under Western Eyes].

Edinburgh : John Grant, 1925.

The works of Joseph Conrad, elegantly bound, signed by Joseph Conrad. Octavo, twenty volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and nautical stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, frontispiece to each volume, top edge gilt, signed by Joseph Conrad tipped in to Vol. I. In near fine condition.Continue reading "The Works of Joseph Conrad. [Including Almayer’s Folly; An Outcast of the Islands; Heart of Darkness; Lord Jim; Nostromo; The Secret Agent; Under Western Eyes]."

Wilson, Bill and Lois

Living with an Alcoholic: With the Help of Al-Anon.

New York : Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Inc, 1964.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by both Bill and Lois Wilson on the front free endpaper, “From Lois B. Wilson, all good wishes” and “Yours, Bill.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by both Bill and Lois Wilson.

Smith, Adam

Essays on Philosophical Subjects… To Which Is Prefixed, an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author by Dugald Stewart.

London : Printed for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, 1795.

First edition of this important collection of Smith’s essays, featuring the important first publication of his History of Astronomy. Quarto, bound in quarter calf with gilt titles to the spine. One of 1,000 copies. Containing the first publication in book form of Dugald Stewart’s Account of the Life and Writings of Adam Smith, which hadContinue reading "Essays on Philosophical Subjects… To Which Is Prefixed, an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author by Dugald Stewart."

Fuchs, Vivian; Ralph Lenton; Ken Blaiklock; George Lowe; Alan Rogers; Geoff Pratt; David Pratt; et al

Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition Party Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition party signed by all twelve members of the team. One page, the photograph shows all twelve members of the team in front of a snowcat with the Union Flag. Signed on the lower margin, “V. Fuchs, Hal Lister, Ralph Lenton, Ken Blaiklock, George Lowe, AlanContinue reading "Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition Party Signed Photograph."

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."

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.

Melville, Herman

Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life. During a Four Months’ Residence in A Valley of the Marquesas.

New York : Wiley and Putnam, 1846.

First edition of Melville’s first book and his most popular during his lifetime. Octavo, two volumes bound into one in the original cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece map, both half-titles and 6 pages of publisher’s advertisements at rear. BAL 13653. In very good condition, bookplate to the front pastedown.Continue reading "Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life. During a Four Months’ Residence in A Valley of the Marquesas."

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."

Kennedy, John F

The Honey Fitz Presidential Yacht Copy of Profiles in Courage.

New York : Pocket Books, Inc, 1957.

Cardinal edition of Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work; the Honey Fitz Presidential Yacht Copy; signed by John F. Kennedy. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by John F. Kennedy on the verso of the front panel. Accompanied by a photograph album of various locations within the yacht. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional exampleContinue reading "The Honey Fitz Presidential Yacht Copy of Profiles in Courage."

Ferrari, Enzo

Piloti, Che Gente…

Modena : Privately Printed, 1983.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work by the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated by Enzo Ferrari and Jlegendary driver Jacky Ickx on the title page. Jacques Bernard “Jacky” Ickx is former racing driver widely regarded as one of the most gifted and versatile competitors in theContinue reading "Piloti, Che Gente…"

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.

Friedman, Milton; With the Assistance of Rose Friedman

Capitalism And Freedom.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1962.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear with a laid in signature of Milton Friedman. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.

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."

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de

Vida Y Hechos Del Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote De La Mancha: Con Muy Bellas Estampas Gravadas Sobre Los Dibujos de Coypel, Primer Pinto de el Rey de Francia.

En Haia [The Hague] : Por P. Gosse y A. Moetjens, 1744.

Rare early printing and one of the most highly coveted editions of Cervantes’ masterpiece. Octavo, 4 volumes, bound in full calf, gilt titles and  tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, burgundy spine labels, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "Vida Y Hechos Del Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote De La Mancha: Con Muy Bellas Estampas Gravadas Sobre Los Dibujos de Coypel, Primer Pinto de el Rey de Francia."

Franklin, Benjamin

The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved.

Paris : Printed for Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1795.

The rare Renouard‘s bi-lingual edition of Franklin’s popular aphorisms, first published as the preface to the Poor Richard‘s Almanac. “The prettiest edition yet printed” (Ford, Franklin 135). Sabin 25596. 12mo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine, gilt turn-ins, engraved frontispiece portrait of Franklin by A. Tardieu after Duplessis. This elegant ParisianContinue reading "The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved."

Remarque, Erich Maria

The Road Back.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1931.

First American edition of the sequel to Remarque’s masterpiece All Quiet on the Western Front. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Wenck. We have never seen another signed example of this title.