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Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission.

Lincoln, Abraham; Gideon Welles

Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission.

April 21, 1864.

American naval commission signed by Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States and Gideon Welles as Secretary of the Navy. Folio, partially engraved on vellum the document is dated April 21, 1864 and promotes Charles W. Tracy to the rank of Lieutenant. In near fine condition. Matted and framed with a portrait of LincolnContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission."

$17,000.00

Item Number: RRB-132067

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The Legion Book.

Churchill, Winston S.; Aldous Huxley; Hilaire Belloc; Jacob Epstein; Eric Gill; Mark Gertler; David Low; John Lavery; Rudyard Kipling; Laura Knight; William Nicholson; Paul Nash; Charles Ricketts; Edith Sitwell; Vita Sackville‑West; Stanley Spencer; W. Heath Robinson; W. H. Davies; Rebecca West; P. G. Wodehouse et al. Edited by Captain James Humphrey Cotton Minchin

The Legion Book.

London : Privately printed by The Curwen Press for H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1929.

First and limited deluxe edition of the monumental Legion Book; one of only one hundred numbered copies printed for private distribution by the Prince of Wales and signed by a remarkable array of British writers and artists, as well as four prime ministers. Quarto, original publisher’s full deluxe pigskin over boards elaborately decorated in blindContinue reading "The Legion Book."

$16,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149534

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The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated & Defended, by the Authority of Reason, Scripture, and Antiquity.

The Author W. P. [Penn, William]

The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated & Defended, by the Authority of Reason, Scripture, and Antiquity.

[London] 1670 [i.e. 1671].

Rare second edition of one of the most persuasive defences of liberty and “the free and uninterrupted exercise of our consciences”(William Penn). Quarto, bound in full modern morocco, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, inner dentelles elaborately stamped in blind. A powerful argument for toleration and against the intrusion of civil authority into religiousContinue reading "The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated & Defended, by the Authority of Reason, Scripture, and Antiquity."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149562

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For Your Eyes Only.

Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore; Julian Glover; Eva Rueber-Staier; John Wyman; John Moreno; Alkis Kritikos; Jack Klaff; Stefan Kalipha; Charles Dance; John Glen; et al.]

For Your Eyes Only.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1960.

First edition of the eighth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed and inscribed by fourteen cast members of the 1981 film adaptation of For Your Eyes Only on the title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, director John Glen, Julian Glover, Eva Rueber-Staier, John Wyman, John Moreno, AlkisContinue reading "For Your Eyes Only."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151450

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Ringworld.

Niven, Larry

Ringworld.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1972.

First British and first hardcover edition of this classic work, which went on to win the 1970 Nebula and 1971 Hugo award for best novel. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page, “Not until we can deliver our secret to our respective worlds and acquire an intact ship. Larry Niven.”Continue reading "Ringworld."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139744

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Live and Let Die.

Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore]

Live and Let Die.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1954.

First edition of the second James Bond novel, Octavo, bound by in full morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, inscribed to two-time Oscar winner Leslie Bricusse by Roger Moore and the director, Guy Hamilton. Association copy, inscribed on the versoContinue reading "Live and Let Die."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150430

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Diamonds Are Forever.

Fleming, Ian

Diamonds Are Forever.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1956.

First edition of the fourth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, inscribed to two-time Oscar winner Leslie Bricusse by Sean Connery, Shirley Bassey and John Barry. Octavo, bound by in full crushed levant morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.Continue reading "Diamonds Are Forever."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150541

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Wernher von Braun Apollo 4 Signed Photograph.

von Braun, Wernher

Wernher von Braun Apollo 4 Signed Photograph.

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Rare color photograph of the launch of Apollo 4, the first uncrewed test flight of the Saturn V rocket that later carried astronauts to the Moon, lengthily inscribed by Wernher von Braun to the Leader of Germany’s V-2 Rocket Program, “To Dr. Walter R. Dornberger, who opened the road to space which is now traveledContinue reading "Wernher von Braun Apollo 4 Signed Photograph."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150784

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Alexander Hamilton Treasury Department Circular Signed.

Hamilton, Alexander

Alexander Hamilton Treasury Department Circular Signed.

March 30, 1793.

Partially printed United States Treasury Department circular signed by Alexander Hamilton as the first secretary of the treasury. Folio, partially printed, the document is dated March 30th 1793 addressed to Henry Marchant, Judge of the Rhode Island District Court. The document reads in full: Sir, I take the liberty to inform you, that the President,Continue reading "Alexander Hamilton Treasury Department Circular Signed."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135218

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Cornelius Vanderbilt Signed New York and Harlem Rail Road Company Stock Certificate.

Vanderbilt, Cornelius

Cornelius Vanderbilt Signed New York and Harlem Rail Road Company Stock Certificate.

New York : American Bank Note Co, 1864.

Rare New York and Harlem Rail Road Company stock certificate signed by one of the wealthiest Americans in history, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Oblong octavo, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the certificate is dated April 12, 1864 and grants John M. Dobin 500 shares in the New York and Harlem Railroad Company. Signed byContinue reading "Cornelius Vanderbilt Signed New York and Harlem Rail Road Company Stock Certificate."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146773

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Truth of the Stock Market Tape and Wall Street Stock Selector.

Gann, William Delbert [W.D.]

Truth of the Stock Market Tape and Wall Street Stock Selector.

New York : Financial Guardian Publishing Company, 1930.

First edition of this work by Gann, based on his years as a seasoned trader. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, 19 charts. Boldly signed by W.D. Gann on the front free endpaper. Two titles in one volume (as issued) and separately paginated. The Truth of the Stock Tape was originally published in 1923; The Wall StreetContinue reading "Truth of the Stock Market Tape and Wall Street Stock Selector."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-140957

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Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster.

Hendrix, Jimi

Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster.

c. 1968.

Vintage c. 1968 ‘Electric Last Minute’ poster of Jimi Hendrix from Eye Magazine, boldly signed and inscribed, “Stay Groovy, Jimi Hendrix,” “Cheers, Noel Redding,” and “Mitch.” Matted and framed. The poster measure 18.5 inches by 23.5 inches. The entire piece measures 24 inches by 28.5 inches. In very good to fine condition, with folding andContinue reading "Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145803

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The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

Churchill, Winston S

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948-53.

First American editions of Winston Churchill’s masterpiece, preceding the British editions. Octavo, six volumes, original cloth, illustrated. Triumph and Tragedy is inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Yours sincerely Winston S. Churchill.” Each volume is very good to near fine in a very good dust jacket with chipping to the spine extremities ofContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150160

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Mutiny on the Bounty.

Nordhoff, Charles and James Norman Hall. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin. (Marlon Brando, Lewis Milestone, Aaron Rosenberg)

Mutiny on the Bounty.

New York : Limited Editions Club, 1947.

First limited edition of this epic historical drama made into the 1962 film starring Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard and Richard Harris. The film was the first widescreen motion picture ever produced. One of only 1500 copies. This is number 426. Signed on the front free endpaper in the year of the film’s production by Marlon BrandoContinue reading "Mutiny on the Bounty."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-89144

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The Great Gatsby.

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

The Great Gatsby.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925.

First edition, first state of Fitzgerald’s masterpiece with “chatter” p.60, “northern” p.119, “sick in tired” p.205, and “Union Street station” p.211. Octavo, original dark green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom pictorial clamshell box hand made by The Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and an onlayContinue reading "The Great Gatsby."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150416

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

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 the title page, “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example.

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-115768

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Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life by Two of Shackleton’s Men: Introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Shackleton, Ernest; James Murray and George Marston

Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life by Two of Shackleton’s Men: Introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

London : Andrew Melrose, 1913.

Limited edition de luxe, numbered 85 of 280 copies signed on the recto of the limitation leaf by E.H. Shackleton, James Murray and George Marston. Octavo, original blue cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel with a mounted color illustration, top edge gilt, 4 mounted color plates after watercolors by C. Day, 34Continue reading "Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life by Two of Shackleton’s Men: Introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-103746

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Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Swatch.

Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Swatch.

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Cut portion of NASA aerospace beta cloth used as exterior spacesuit fabric during the Apollo program. The cloth is illustrated with the Apollo 11 logo. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in black felt tip. Triple matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 16.25 inches by 16.25 inches.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Swatch."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151659

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The Works of Jonathan Swift: Including, Gulliver’s Travels.

Swift, Jonathan [Robert R. Livingstone]

The Works of Jonathan Swift: Including, Gulliver’s Travels.

Edinburgh : Printed by Mrs. Mundell, 1778.

First of 4 issues, Scotch editions, from the library of Robert R. Livingstone, with his bookplate to the pastedown of each volume. Small octavo, bound in contemporary calf, spine compartments ruled with Greek key tooling, morocco spine labels. From the library of founding father Robert R. Livingston. As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, LivingstonContinue reading "The Works of Jonathan Swift: Including, Gulliver’s Travels."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-119642

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A Theory of the Consumption Function.

Friedman, Milton

A Theory of the Consumption Function.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 1957.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth, graphs and charts throughout. Boldly signed by Milton Friedman on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed.

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-3694

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

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."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133131

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Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor.

Klarman, Seth A. [David Auerbach]

Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor.

New York : Harper Collins Business, 1991.

First edition of this now classic book on value investing. Octavo, original half-cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to early investor with Klarman, David Auerbach on the front free endpaper, “To David, With appreciation and gratitude for your support, confidence and assistance these many years. And most of all for your friendship. Truly,Continue reading "Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151943

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Plato’s Dialogues.

Plato; Translated by Floyer Sydenham

Plato’s Dialogues.

London : W. Sandby, 1767-1779.

First edition set contains all eleven parts, although without all the individual dated titles. Part one is signed on the dedication page by the translator Floyer Sydenham as usual, and includes a sheet laid in with manuscript instructions to the binder. Quarto, three volumes, bound in contemporary full calf, armorial bookplate. Dated title pages inContinue reading "Plato’s Dialogues."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-140464

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Joe DiMaggio Presidential Commission Signed by Richard Nixon.

Nixon, Richard; Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio Presidential Commission Signed by Richard Nixon.

Washington, D.C 1970.

Rare Richard Nixon Presidential Commission appointing Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio as a “Member of the Conference on Physical Fitness and Sports.” Dated September 25th, 1970 the appointment is signed by President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State William Rogers with the Presidential seal. Double matted and framed. In fine condition. From the personalContinue reading "Joe DiMaggio Presidential Commission Signed by Richard Nixon."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-95202

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