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Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins; Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Quarantine Image..

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Rare Apollo XI quarantine image signed by President Richard Nixon and Apollo XI astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. The image shows Apollo XI crew members in quarantine being congratulated by President Nixon through a microphone. The oversized color photograph appears to be a blow-up of a contemporary magazine page, complete with printedContinue reading "Richard Nixon, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Quarantine Image.."

Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

A Bear Called Paddington.

New York : Harper, 2014.

First edition of the re-issue of this classic children’s work. Small octavo, original illustrated boards, no dust jacket was issued for this release. Signed by the author on the title page, “with best wishes Michael Bond.” In fine condition.

[Washington, George]

George Washington and Great Seal of the United States Engraved Ostrich Egg.

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Rare ostrich egg engraved with a portrait of George Washington, the Washington Coat of Arms, the Great Seal of the United States, and the Masonic compass and trowel. Mounted on a decorative brass stand. From the collection of former four-term United States Senator Lloyd Millard Bentsen who ran as the Democratic Party nominee for viceContinue reading "George Washington and Great Seal of the United States Engraved Ostrich Egg."

Webb, Charles. [Dustin Hoffman; Katharine Ross; William Daniels]

The Graduate: A Novel of Today’s Youth, Unlike Any You Have Read.

New York : The New American Library of World Literature, Inc., 1963.

First edition of the “brilliant… sardonic, ludicrously funny” (The New York Times) story of an aimless college graduate in 1960s America that inspired of the iconic 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, Anne Bancroft and William Daniels. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Charles Webb and Academy Award-winning actor Dustin Hoffman (Benjamin Braddock) onContinue reading "The Graduate: A Novel of Today’s Youth, Unlike Any You Have Read."

Zafon, Carlos Ruiz; Translated by Lucia Graves

The Midnight Palace.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2011.

Signed limited first edition of Zafón’s second young-adult novel. Octavo, original pictorial boards. One of 1000 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 958. In fine condition. Cover illustration by Neal Murren.

Lee, Harper

To Kill a Mockingbird.

New York : Harper Collins, 2010.

First edition of the 50th anniversary edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Harper Lee on the front free endpaper, “With best wishes, Harper Lee.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Shirley Smith.

Kelly, Grace Patricia. [Princess Grace of Monaco]

Princess Grace of Monaco Signature.

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Fine signature of Princess Grace of Monaco, regally framed with Yousuf Karsh’s iconic portrait of her. Signed, “Grace de Monaco.” The signature page measures 4.5 inches by 2 inches. Double-matted and framed with a Yousuf Karsh portrait. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 22 inches. In very fine condition.

Zafon, Carlos Ruiz; Translated by Lucia Graves

The Watcher in the Shadows.

London : Orion Children's Books, 2013.

Exclusive signed first edition of the third novel for younger readers from the author of ‘The Shadow of the Wind’. Octavo, original cloth. One of 100 numbered copies signed by the author on the title page with the publisher’s embossed limitation stamp, this is number 82. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. CoverContinue reading "The Watcher in the Shadows."

Hall, Craig; Linden Gross; Mark Zandi [Madeleine K. Albright]

Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups.

New York : Savio Republic, 2019.

First edition of this work about entrepreneurship in the United States. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “To Madeleine, With great respect for all you do to make the world a better place. All the best, Craig Hall.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright, was the firstContinue reading "Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups."

Conrad, Joseph

Last Essays.

New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926.

First edition of this posthumous collection of twenty essays. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece facsimile of “The Last Words That Conrad Wrote.” Near fine in the original dust jacket with the portrait of Conrad and large ad for Kipling’s works to the verso.

Bocuse, Paul

Paul Bocuse’s French Cooking.

New York : Pantheon Books, 1977.

First American edition of Bocuse’s classic work on French cuisine. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with color photographs. Boldly signed by Paul Bocuse on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Colette Rossant. Edited by Lorraine Davis. Jacket front and back photos by Jean-Pierre Chatelin. Rare and desirableContinue reading "Paul Bocuse’s French Cooking."

Alison, Sir Archibald [Millard Fillmore]

History of Europe: From the Fall of Napoleon in MDCCCXV to the Accession of Louis Napoleon in MDCCCLII Vol II.

Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons, 1853.

Early edition of this influential work chronicling European events from the French Revolution to the mid-19th century. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, floral border details stamped in blind. From the library of President Millard Fillmore with his ownership signature to the pastedown of the front panel and dated by him, “MillardContinue reading "History of Europe: From the Fall of Napoleon in MDCCCXV to the Accession of Louis Napoleon in MDCCCLII Vol II."

Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

The £1,000,000 Bank-Note and Other New Stories.

New York : Charles L. Webster & Company, 1893.

First edition of Twain’s classic short story collection. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece by Dan Beard and 9 pages of publisher’s advertisements at rear. In very good condition.

Davies, Valentine; Tomie dePaola [Illustrator]

Miracle On 34th Street.

San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1984.

First illustrated edition of this modern Christmas classic with paintings by beloved illustrator Tomie dePaola. Square octavo, original publisher’s red cloth with titles to the spine and front panel stamped in gilt, pictorial blue endpapers, frontispiece, title page vignette, with 18 full color illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the illustrator on the half-title page, “ForContinue reading "Miracle On 34th Street."

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate.

Cincinnati, Ohio May 7, 1974.

Printed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company stock certificate boldly signed in full by American astronaut Neil Armstrong. One page, printed on recto and verso, the certificate is entitled “Form 4, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities” and dated May 7, 1974. It includes Armstrong‘s relevant personal information, including his Social Security number andContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate."

Thomas, Dylan; Illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg

A Child’s Christmas In Wales.

New York : New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1969.

Signed limited first edition of Thomas’ beloved Christmas reverie, one of 100 copies signed by illustrator Fritz Eichenberg, accompanied by an extra suite of five plates on large paper, each signed in pencil by the artist, illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg. Oblong folio, original publisher’s quarter leather and cloth and publisher’s black paper portfolio with printedContinue reading "A Child’s Christmas In Wales."

Dylan, Bob

Bob Dylan: Chronicles.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2004.

First edition of Dylan’s revealing autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Coco Shinomiya. PSA/DNA LOA and sticker to the title page. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery.

Waters, Alice

Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook.

New York : Random House, 1982.

First edition, early printing of Waters’ first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Alice Waters on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Written in collaboration with Linda P. Guenzel. Recipes edited by Carolyn Dille. Designed and illustrated by David Lance Goines.Continue reading "Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook."

Watson, James D. [Francis Crick]

The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA.

New York : Atheneum, 1968.

First edition of Watson’s ground breaking work regarding the discovery of DNA for which the author, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1962. Signed by both James Watson and Francis Crick on the title page. Lengthily signed with a quote written by Watson on the half-title page, “IContinue reading "The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA."

Stadius, Joannes. [Edmond Halley]

Ephemeris Anno Christi 1554.

Cologne : Apud haeredes Arnoldi Birckmanni, 1570.

Edmond Halley’s sixteenth-century copy of Flemish mathematician Joannes Stadius’ widely consulted astronomical almanac, first published in 1554. Quarto, bound in full English calf with an elaborate gilt lozenge to the center of each panel, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, printer’s device to the title page. From theContinue reading "Ephemeris Anno Christi 1554."

Baum, L. Frank

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus.

Indianapolis : The Bowen-Merrill Company, 1902.

First edition of this Christmas classic, inscribed by Baum to the W.W. Denslow, who illustrated The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Octavo, original publisher’s bright red pictorial cloth decorated in in green, white and tan, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark with 20 plates, 6 in full color including frontispiece. Association copy, inscribed by theContinue reading "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus."

The Holy Bible, Conteining the Old Testament and the New. Newly Translated out ot the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translation diligently compared and revised By his Majesties Special commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches.

Imprinted at London : Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majestie, 1613 [-1612].

Exceptionally rare 1613 printing of Robert Barker’s Geneva Bible. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with elaborate gilt decorations to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling and panelling to the front and rear panels with flueron cornerpieces, gilt turn-ins, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Two title pages withinContinue reading "The Holy Bible, Conteining the Old Testament and the New. Newly Translated out ot the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translation diligently compared and revised By his Majesties Special commandement. Appointed to be read in Churches."

Smith, William

A Concise Dictionary of the Bible, For the Use of Families and Students.

London : John Murray, 1865.

First edition of Smith’s Concise Dictionary of the Bible. Octavo, bound in full dark green leather with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour on the front flyleaf, “John Hewy Havadine, with all goodContinue reading "A Concise Dictionary of the Bible, For the Use of Families and Students."

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

New York : Arthur A. Levine Books: An Imprint of Scholastic Press, 1999.

First American edition, early printing of the second book in Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter series. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Mary Grandpré. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Thea (yet again!) J.K. Rowling.” Very good in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket art by Mary Grandpré. Jacket designContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."