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Looking for a unique and personal gift? A rare book is a gift they will treasure for a lifetime. There are few gifts that are as lasting and appreciated as a rare book. They hold within its pages not only historical and cultural significance, but often also a personal significance to the recipient. Whether it is a beloved childhood book that turned them on to the joys of reading or a favorite title they read in high school or college, people treasure these books like a close friend.

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EL Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote De La Mancha

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de; D. Juan Antonio Pellicer

El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha: Nueva Edicion.

Madrid : Gabriel de Sancha, 1797-98.

First large paper edition of Juan Antonio Pellicer’s new edition of Don Quixote. Octavo, five volumes, bound in full red morocco by Clarke & Bedford with gilt titles and ornately tooled floral detailing to the spines in six compartments within raised bands, elaborate floral ruling to the front and rear panels, top edges gilt, giltContinue reading "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha: Nueva Edicion."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148969

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A Boy's Will.

Frost, Robert

A Boy’s Will.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1915.

First American edition of Frost’s first published work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, gilt title to the front panel. Boldly signed and dated by the poet on front free endpaper, “Robert Frost Wesleyan December 1926.” Ownership signature on front pastedown of Richard Brooks in pencil. In very good condition. A charming example.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147558

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Framed black-and-white portrait of a young man

McCarthy, Cormac

Cormac McCarthy Signed Photograph.

London : John Adams Creative Photography, c. 1966.

Original gelatin silver print, three-quarter studio portrait of a young McCarthy. Inscribed by Cormac to his wife to the right of the portrait, “To my lovely Annie, Cormac.” Cormac McCarthy married Anne DeLisle in 1966, and their union, which lasted until 1981, coincided with a formative period of his career when he was still largely unknown butContinue reading "Cormac McCarthy Signed Photograph."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148964

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Hurricane

Dylan, Bob; Jacques Levy [Rubin “Hurricane” Carter]

Bob Dylan Signed Sheet Music For Hurricane by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy.

: Ram's Horn Music, 1975.

Rare sheet music for the song “Hurricane” composed by Bob Dylan with the lyrics by Dylan and Jacques Levy, signed by Dylan. Quarto, four pages, with a black and white photograph of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter on the front panel wearing his boxing gloves. Boldly signed in blue felt tip by Bob Dylan on the frontContinue reading "Bob Dylan Signed Sheet Music For Hurricane by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148957

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Honorary Degree Ceremony for Rosa L. Parks

Parks, Rosa Louise

Rosa Parks Signed Florida State University Honorary Degree Ceremony Program.

Tallahassee, FL : Florida State University, 1994.

Rare original Florida State University “Honorary Degree Ceremony For Rosa L. Parks” program where she received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on November 21, 1994. Octavo, four pages, with a black and white photograph of Parks on the verso of the front panel. Boldly signed by Rosa Parks in green beneath her photograph. AdditionallyContinue reading "Rosa Parks Signed Florida State University Honorary Degree Ceremony Program."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-148958

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The North Pole.

Peary, Robert E. Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt

The North Pole.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1910.

First British edition of Peary’s illustrated account of his journey to the North Pole. Thick quarto, original cloth with a polar bear and gilt titles to the spine, gilt titles and disk to the front panel, double ruling to the front panel stamped in white, a polar bear in white to the rear panel, tissue-guardedContinue reading "The North Pole."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148931

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Wells, H.G

The Shape of Things to Come: The Ultimate Revolution.

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1933.

First British edition of Wells’ prophetic science fiction classic. Octavo, original cloth. In good condition with toning and splitting to the front panel hinge.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-149246

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Charlotte Web

White, E.B.; Illustrated by Garth Williams

Charlotte’s Web.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1952.

First edition, first printing of E.B. White’s classic tale of friendship with the code “I-B” on the copyright page. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signedContinue reading "Charlotte’s Web."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150388

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Stark, Freya

The Southern Gates of Arabia: A Journey in the Hadhramaut.

London : John Murray, 1936.

First edition, early printing of this landmark travel narrative through southern Arabia. Octavo, publisher’s original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, facsimile signature of the author to the front panel stamped in gilt, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs from the author. In very good condition, stamp to the front pastedown.

$95.00

Item Number: RRB-149172

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The Greville Memoirs

Greville, Charles C.F

The Greville Memoirs: A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV; Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1852; Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria, from 1852 to 1860.

London : Longmans, Green, and Co, 1874-1887.

First editions of these journals offering a candid insider’s account of British political and court life. Octavo, eight volumes, bound in three quarters morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. TheContinue reading "The Greville Memoirs: A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV; Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1852; Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria, from 1852 to 1860."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148894

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First on the Antarctic Continent

Borchgrevink, Carsten E

First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900.

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1901.

First edition of Borchgrevink’s detailed account of the first expedition to establish a base on the main body of the continent. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles and explorer to the spine, gilt titles to the front panel with ship vignette in gilt and silver, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded photogravure portrait frontispiece, 32Continue reading "First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148927

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Hughes, Richard

A High Wind in Jamaica.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1929.

First edition of the author’s classic novel, one of Modern Library’s 100 greatest novels of the 20th century and an inspiration for William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Octavo, original cloth, top stain green. Very good in a good dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-149293

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Quartette of Comedies

Wells, H.G

A Quartette of Comedies.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1928.

First British omnibus edition of four comic novels culminating in “1100 pages from Mr. Wells’ magic pen.” Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Boldly signed on the half-title page, “H.G. Wells Detroit Nov 9th 1931.” Very good in a very good dust jacket with darkening to the spine of theContinue reading "A Quartette of Comedies."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148954

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Party of One

Grant, James

John Adams: Party of One.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.

First edition of this acclaimed biography of the second president of the United States. Octavo, original half cloth, with black and white illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Kenyon, my friend at the DTA, with warm regards James.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by AmyContinue reading "John Adams: Party of One."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148953

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Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island

Wells, H.G. [Christopher Priest]

Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1928.

First British edition of perhaps Wells’ most psychopathological work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition. Jacket design by noted war artist Sir William Orpen. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signatureContinue reading "Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-148952

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The Secret Places of the Heart

Wells, H.G [Christopher Priest]

The Secret Places of the Heart.

London : Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1922.

First edition of this psychological novel of human connection. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, ruling and detailing to the spine and front panel stamped in blind. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature toContinue reading "The Secret Places of the Heart."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148950

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A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel-True 1907-1940

Wilson, Victoria

A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel-True 1907-1940.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2013.

First edition of this first volume of a meticulously researched biography. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Karen Davis – With best wishes – Vicky Wilson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-148949

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My Jewish Year

Pogrebin, Abigail

My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew.

Bedford, New York : Fig Tree Books, 2017.

First edition of this memoir and cultural reportage of the Jewish liturgical calendar. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “12.5.17 For Karen, My fellow journalist and fellow “wondering” jew. I hope this speaks to you, Abigail Pogrebin.” Fine in a fineContinue reading "My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-148948

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The Wheels of Fire

Helm, Levon; Stephen Davis

This Wheel’s on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band.

New York : William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1993.

First edition of this memoir and cultural history by the legendary Levon Helm. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by Levon Helm on the front free endpaper, “A.P. What a ball. We know how. Always a pleasure buddy. Come see me Levon Helm.” The recipient, Alan Pariser, wasContinue reading "This Wheel’s on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148945

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The People Centered Economy: The New Ecosystem For Work.

Nordfors, David; Vint Cerf; et al

The People Centered Economy – The New Ecosystem For Work.

California : IIIJ Foundation, 2018.

First edition of this work arguing a shift from a task-centered to a people-centered economy to reduce unemployment. Octavo, original green wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by internet pioneer on the title page, “With best wishes, Vint Cerf.” In near fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-148942

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Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Einstein, Albert. Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp

Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Evanston : The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc., 1949.

Finely bound edition of Einstein’s singular autobiography. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, top edge gilt, frontispiece of Einstein by Yousuf Karsh. Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp. In near fine condition.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148432

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The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems

Robinson, Edwin Arlington

The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems.

Boston : Richard G. Badger & Company, 1897.

First edition, one of only 500 copies of Robinson’s second collection of poems, including “Richard Cory”, “Reuben Bright”, and “Luke Havergal”. Duodecimo, original publisher’s floral cloth. In very good condition. Cover design by Mr. T.B. Hapgood, Jr.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-148934

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The Great White South

Ponting, Herbert G

The Great White South: Being an Account of Experiences with Captain Scott’s South Pole Expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic.

London : Duckworth & Co, 1921.

First edition of this first hand account of Captain Scott’s ill-fated last expedition. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles and British Antarctic Expedition vignette to the spine and front panel, frontispiece, with 164 photographic illustrations by the author, 11 by Captain Scott and others, a map, and 2 drawings. In good condition withContinue reading "The Great White South: Being an Account of Experiences with Captain Scott’s South Pole Expedition and of the Nature Life of the Antarctic."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148930

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Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13

Lovell, Jim; Jeffrey Kluger [Tom Hanks]

Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994.

First edition, early printing of this work, the basis of the 1995 film adaptation Apollo 13, directed by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Ed Harris, and Gary Sinise. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by James Lovell and Academy Award-winning actor TomContinue reading "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150341

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