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New York : Delacorte Press, 1978.
First edition of the author’s National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Tim O’Brien on title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by M.S. Chiang. An exceptional example.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.
First Canadian edition of Irving’s powerful ninth novel. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by John Irving in a contemporary signature on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner. Book design by Victoria Wong.
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Boston : Carter, Hendee, and Co, 1832.
First edition of Jackson’s work detailing six cases of Cholera collected at the Hospital de la Pitie at Paris. Octavo, original publisher’s boards and paper spine label. In very good condition. Ownership inscription.
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Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2003.
First edition of this volume which compiles John Nash’s most well-known papers. Octavo, original black cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by John F. Nash, Jr. on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Grady Klein.
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1948.
First edition of Paton’s classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A very sharp example.
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New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1960.
First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth, drawings by Larry Rivers. Boldly signed by Jack Kerouac on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed, this is the first example we have seen.
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New York : Delacorte Press, 1973.
First edition of Vonnegut’s classic work. Octavo, original orange cloth, with drawings by the author. Boldly signed by the author in a contemporary hand, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, inscription to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Bob Giusti.
Read more![The Works of Victor Hugo: Including [Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, The Contemplations and The Legend of the Ages].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/rrb-133601.jpg?fit=1024%2C819&ssl=1 "The Works of Victor Hugo: Including [Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, The Contemplations and The Legend of the Ages].")
Boston : George H. Richmond & Co, 1892.
Finely bound complete set of the Cabinet edition of the Works of Victor Hugo, one of 1000 numbered sets produced. Octavo, 40 volumes bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in three compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt with others untrimmed, illustrated with tissue-guarded engravingsContinue reading "The Works of Victor Hugo: Including [Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, The Contemplations and The Legend of the Ages]."
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Chicago, Illinois : Open Court Publishing Company, 1975.
First edition of a collection of key writings by Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, “one of the 20th century’s leading economic scholars, on a par with giants like John Maynard Keynes and Paul Samuelson… [and] spiritual heir to Adam Smith” (New York Times). Octavo, original half cloth. Signed and dated by the author in the yearContinue reading "There’s No Such Thing As a Free Lunch: Essays On Public Policy."
Read more![Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/rrb-133845.jpg?fit=1024%2C819&ssl=1 "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels].")
London : Printed for Benj. Motte, at the Middle Temple-Gate in Fleet-Street, 1726.
First edition of Swift’s masterpiece with Teerink-Scouten 290 (AA), with title page variant in volume II without the edition statement, but with “Vol. II”, author portrait with Latin verses beneath printed on paper with vertical chain lines. Octavo, 2 volumes, bound in full calf, illustrated with five engraved maps and one engraved table. In nearContinue reading "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first Surgeon, and then Captain of Several Ships. [Gulliver’s Travels]."
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New York : Mariner Books, 2002.
Early printing of the 40th anniversary edition author’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Edward O. Wilson on the title page. Drawings by Lois and Louis Darling. Afterword by Edward O. Wilson. Introduction by Linda Lear. In fine condition.
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Venetiis : Octaviani Scoticiuis, 1525.
Rare early 16th century Venetian printing of Aristotle’s pioneering work on zoology which had a powerful influence on zoology for over two thousand years. Folio, bound in full vellum, illustrated with woodcut initials. In very good condition. Deaccessioned from the Harvard College Library with their stamps and bookplate.
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Berkeley, CA : Howell-North Books, 1964.
First edition of Fletcher’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs from the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on half title page, “For J.P. Cohn From Colin Fletcher.” Also laid in is an autographed note signed, “Dear J.P.– Fatefully– because it was your suggestion in the first place that IContinue reading "The Thousand-Mile Summer in Desert and High Sierra."
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South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Austin Christmas Compliments and best wishes NMandela 10.6.95.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."
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London : John W. Parker, 1849.
First edition of Cornewall Lewis’ classic work of political philosophy. Octavo, original half cloth. From the library of American journalist William Safire, although not marked. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960 Presidential race, and again in 1968. After Nixon’s 1968 victory, SafireContinue reading "An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion."
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New York : The Viking Press, 1939.
First American edition, one of 6000 copies printed. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. A very sharp example.
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New York : Crown Publishers, 2004.
First paperback edition of the future President’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Bob – All the best! Barack” In fine condition.
Read more![Cien Anos de Soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rrb-132338.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "Cien Anos de Soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude].")
Buenos Aires : Editorial Sudamericana, 1967.
First edition of the author’s masterpiece which is recognized as one of the most significant works in the Spanish literary canon. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the dedication page with a large drawing of a flower, “Para Juana, con todo el corazon, la flor mas alla, Gabo.”Continue reading "Cien Anos de Soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude]."
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New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933.
First edition of Hemingway’s third collection of short stories. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in an excellent dust jacket with light rubbing and wear.
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London : Chapman and Hall, 1934.
First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition, contemporary name to the front free endpaper. A very sharp example.
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New York : The Macmillan Company, 1963.
First edition of Safire’s controversial book. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Abner Dean. From the library of the author, William Safire. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by S. A. Summit, Inc.
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New York : Random House, 1976.
First edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the “Kit love Gore.” The recipient, Katherine “Kit” Vidal was Eugene Vidal’s second wife; he married her in 1939 when she was a 20 year old model with the Powers Agency, only six years older than Gore. Near fine inContinue reading "1876: A Novel."
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New York : New York Herald Tribune, 1949-1951.
Bound collection of New York Close Up columns, from the library of American Journalist William Safire. Folio, original boards with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. From the library of American journalist William Safire with his bookplate to the pastedown. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. HeContinue reading "New York Close-Up."
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New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1936.
First edition of Beresford’s homage to the legendary man of letters. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. In near fine condition.
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Biography and Autobiography
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Fine Bindings and Sets
Economics and Finance
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Biography and Autobiography
Economics and Finance
