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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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Kidd, Chip

Batman Collected.

Boston : A Bullfinch Press Book/Little, Brown and Company, 1996.

First edition of Kidd’s tribute to the power of the Batman legend, drawing on his own collection as well as DC Comics archives. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, photographs by Geoff Spear. Boldly signed four times by Chip Kidd on the front panel of the dust jacket, opposite the title page with an originalContinue reading "Batman Collected."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-151993
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Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel]

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back.

New York : Beginner Books: A Division of Random House, 1958.

First edition, stated first printing of the sequel of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat. Octavo, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For Blair Sanchez with Best Wishes – Dr. Seuss.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151999
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Caputo, Philip

A Rumor of War.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1977.

First edition, early printing of Caputo’s unsparing Vietnam memoir, which the Los Angeles Times Book Review called “heartbreaking, terrifying, and enraging. It belongs to the literature of men at war.” Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Philip Caputo on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Manny Haller.Continue reading "A Rumor of War."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-152007
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Peterson, Eugene H

The Message: The Bible In Contemporary Language.

Colorodo : Navpress, 2002.

First edition of the Message translation of the Bible. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, lenghthily inscribed by Eugene Peterson on the front free endpaper, who has written out the opening verse of Genesis, “For Douglas – ‘First this: God created the heavens and the earth- all you see, all you don’t see. Earth was aContinue reading "The Message: The Bible In Contemporary Language."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-152004
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Wozniak, Steve

iWoz.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition, first printing of this work which “traces the life and times of a brilliant, gifted…individual whose contributions to the scientific, business and cultural realms are extensive” (Bookpage). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steve Wozniak on the title page, “For David Woz 2010.05.17.” Fine inContinue reading "iWoz."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-151872
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Kidd, Chip; Dave Taylor

Batman: Death by Design.

Burbank, California : DC Comics, 2012.

First edition of this graphic novel following the Dark Knight as he investigates a string of deadly “accidents” and architectural sabotage hindering a massive construction renaissance in Gotham City. Quarto, original pictorial cloth covered boards, pictorial endpapers, graphically illustrated throughout. Boldly signed twice by legendary designer Chip Kidd on the front panel and on theContinue reading "Batman: Death by Design."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-151986
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[Eisenhower, Dwight D.; Richard Nixon]

Inauguration Invitation for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon.

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Rare original inauguration invitation for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon. Octavo, finely printed inauguration invitation on cardstock with tissue-guarded black and white portraits of Eisenhower and Nixon, signed in facsimile. In fine condition. The piece measures 6.5 inches by 10 inches.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-151893
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Webb, James

Fields of Fire: A Novel.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice Hall, 1978.

First edition of “the finest of the Vietnam novels” (Tom Wolfe). Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Captain Roger C. Patton – with thanks for your own Marine Corps service. Semper Fi – Jim Webb January 1979.” Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Fields of Fire: A Novel."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-151970
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Crichton, Michael [Sam Neill; Laura Dern; Chip Kidd]

Jurassic Park.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1990.

First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller, basis for the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton, actor Sam Neill, and actress Laura Dern on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed and dated in the year of publication with an original drawing of the iconic dust jacketContinue reading "Jurassic Park."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151969
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le Carre, John

Call For The Dead.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.

First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Call For The Dead."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151968
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Baum, L. Frank; Illustrated by John R. Neill

The Scarecrow of Oz.

Chicago : The Reilly & Britton Co., 1915.

First edition, second printing of the ninth Oz book in L. Frank Baum’s celebrated Oz series. Quarto, original publisher’s full emerald green cloth with pictorial label affixed to the front board, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with 12 full-color plates and text illustrations throughout by John R. Neill, publisher’s advertisement on half-title verso listing titles through LostContinue reading "The Scarecrow of Oz."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151937
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Rogers, Kenny [Yousuf Karsh]

Kenny Rogers’ America.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1986.

First edition of this collection of photographs in celebration of the beauty, the drama, and the diversity of America. Square quarto, original publisher’s red cloth, illustrated with over 100 memorable black and white photographs. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Kenny Rogers in the year of publication on the front free endpaper to celebrated portrait photographerContinue reading "Kenny Rogers’ America."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-151963
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Hemingway, Ernest. [Lauren Bacall]

To Have and Have Not.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1937.

First edition of Ernest Hemingway’s fourth novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, signature stamp to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers,Continue reading "To Have and Have Not."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-151967
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McCarthy, Cormac [Chip Kidd]

The Stonemason: A Play In Five Acts.

Hopewell, NJ : The Ecco Press, 1994.

First edition of this expansively imagined drama about four generations of an American family. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Cormac McCarthy on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed and dated three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd in the year of publication: on the front panel, on the half-title page, and onContinue reading "The Stonemason: A Play In Five Acts."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151995
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Prevost, Abbe

Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut. [The Story of the Chevalier des Grieux and of Manon Lescaut].

Stamford, Connecticut : The Overbrook Press, 1958.

The Overbrook Press limited edition of this classic French romance novel. Quarto, bound in full brown calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, morocco spine label, top stain red, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, title page vignette, with color silk-screen illustrations and decorations. One of 200 copies. In near fine condition. Accompanied by the originalContinue reading "Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut. [The Story of the Chevalier des Grieux and of Manon Lescaut]."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-151916
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Dirac, Paul [Behram Kursonoglu]

Paul Dirac Autograph Letter Signed.

1973.

Rare original autograph letter signed by British theoretical physicist Paul Dirac to Turkish physicist Behram Kursonoglu. One page, on Department of Physics, Florida State University letterhead, FSU watermark, and dated October 22, 1973. The letter is regarding Dirac comparing Kursonoglu’s field theory with his own, with several technical remarks. The recipient, Behram Kurşunoğlu (1922–2003), wasContinue reading "Paul Dirac Autograph Letter Signed."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151897
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Pileggi, Nicholas [Robert De Niro and Joseph Pistone, aka Donnie Brascoe]

Wiseguy: Life in the Mafia Family.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1985.

First edition of the author’s first book, the basis for Martin Scorcese’s masterpiece Goodfellas, widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Nicholas Pileggi and Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro and additionally signed by former legendary FBI undercover special agent Joe Pistone opposite the titleContinue reading "Wiseguy: Life in the Mafia Family."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151879
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Rand, Ayn

The Romantic Manifesto: A Philosophy of Literature.

New York : The World Publishing Company, 1969.

First edition of this collection of essays regarding the nature of art. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, allContinue reading "The Romantic Manifesto: A Philosophy of Literature."

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$2,600.00
Item Number: RRB-151966
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Carter, Jimmy

Jimmy Carter Signed Great Seal of the United States.

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Rare print of the Great Seal of the United States signed by President Jimmy Carter. Color print of the Great Seal of the United States mounted on thick card stock. Boldly signed by Jimmy Carter beneath in ballpoint pen. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-151896
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Edited by Isaac Asimov, George R.R. Martin and Martin H. Greenberg [Frederik Pohl; Robert Silverberg]

The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book.

New York : Crown Publishers, Inc, 1983.

First edition of this anthology of fifteen short stories and novellas from legendary science-fiction authors. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Frederik Pohl on the half-title page, George R.R. Martin on the title page, and Robert Silverberg on page 57 of his short story. George Raymond Richard Martin (born 1948), Frederik George Pohl Jr.Continue reading "The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-151965
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Silverstein, Shel

A Light In the Attic.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1981.

First edition, early printing of Silverstein’s classic collection of children’s poems. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated by the author. Boldly signed by Shel Silverstein with an original sketch of eyebrows, a mouth, and wristwatch on the figure below on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket photo by Larry Moyer.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151962
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Phelps, Edmund

Mass Flourishing: How Grassroots Innovation Created Jobs, Challenge, and Change.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2013.

First edition of this work which won the 2014 Gold Medal in Economics. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Edmund Phelps on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Drummond.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-151958
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Collins, James C.; Jerry I. Porras

Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies.

New York : Harper Business, 1994.

First edition, early printing of this six-year Stanford study on legendary, visionary companies. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Boldly signed by James Collins on the front free endpaper and lengthily signed by Jerry Porras on the front pastedown, “It is better to understand who you are than where you are going,Continue reading "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151956
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Manno, Don Giuseppe

De’ Vizj De’ Letterati. [On the Vices of Men of Letters].

Naples : R. Marotta and Vanspandoch, 1830.

Finely bound example of this literary and moral critique of scholars, writers, intellectuals, and academic culture. Tricesimo-secondo, written in Italian, bound in three-quarters later morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and floral tooling to the spine. In very good condition.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-151949
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