Gifts

Coxwell, Charles Fillingham [Ivan Krylov]

Krilòff’s Fables.

London : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., LTD, c. 1900.

Early edition of this collection of fables by Russian fabulist Ivan Krylov. Duodecimo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with four black and white plates. In near fine condition. Translated from the Russian into English in the original metres by Charles Fillingham Coxwell.

Carlos II, King of Spain

Carta Executoria of King Carlos II of Spain for Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas and His Sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas.

Valladolid, Spain 1685.

Rare 17th century elaborately illuminated nobility patent of King Carlos II of Spain for the late Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas, represented by two procurators, and his sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas, residents of Lugar de Cavecuela. Quarto, bound in early red velvet over pasteboards with red and yellow silk cordContinue reading "Carta Executoria of King Carlos II of Spain for Diego Merino de Bargas of Tornavacas and His Sons Rodrigo, Francisco, and Luis Merino de Bargas."

Blair, Tony

On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century.

London : Hutchinson Heinemann, 2024.

First edition of this masterclass on leadership from a master statesman. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Tony Blair on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Lerner, Gerda [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Feminist Thought of Sarah Grimké.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.

First edition of this scholarly compilation of Sarah Grimké’s pioneering feminist writings. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Jane Sherron De Hart on the half-title page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Ruth, Gerda would be so pleased to know what good companions you and Sarah have long been – three great feminists thatContinue reading "The Feminist Thought of Sarah Grimké."

Saline, Carol; Sharon J. Wohlmuth [photographer] [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Sisters.

Philadelphia : Running Press, 1994.

First edition of this moving portrayal of the relationship between sisters. Rectangular octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “To Justice Ginsburg, You are an inspiration to all women! Warmly, Sharon J Wohlmuth.” American lawyer and jurist,Continue reading "Sisters."

Fargo, William

William Fargo Signed Stock Certificate for American Merchants Union Express Company.

New York : American Merchants Union Express Company, 1869.

Rare American Merchants Union Express Company stock certificate signed by American businessman William Fargo. In November 1868, the American Express Company and the Merchants Union Express Company merged, and Fargo became the president of the American Merchants Union Express Company, a position he held until his death. The company then became the American Express CompanyContinue reading "William Fargo Signed Stock Certificate for American Merchants Union Express Company."

Steinbeck, John [Lillian Hellman]

Sweet Thursday.

New York : The Viking Press, 1954.

First edition of this sequel to Steinbeck’s famous novel Cannery Row. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, top stain red. Presentation copy, inscribed by Lillian Hellman on the front free endpaper, “May every year be as nice as this – and all your Christmases be better – love Lillian 12/25/54.” Lillian Hellman was an influential American playwrightContinue reading "Sweet Thursday."

Skellett, Paul; Simon Weitzman

Golf.

Derbyshire, England : Wonderland Publications, 2012.

First limited Captain’s edition of “The Bible of Golf.” Thick quarto, bound in full leather with gilt titles and tooling, pictorial endpapers, all edges gilt, two silk ribbon bookmarks, with over 1,000 illustrations and photographs. Boldly signed by Paul Skellett and Simon Weitzman on the title page. In fine condition.

Dickens, Charles

The Christmas Books: The Chimes; The Battle of Life; Cricket on the Hearth; The Haunted Man and The Ghost’s Bargain.

London : Chapman and Hall/Bradbury & Evans, 1845-1848.

First editions of the four final novellas in Charles Dickens’ Christmas Book series. Octavo, 4 volumes bound in full morocco by Root & Son with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, allContinue reading "The Christmas Books: The Chimes; The Battle of Life; Cricket on the Hearth; The Haunted Man and The Ghost’s Bargain."

Demuth, Patricia Brennan [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

What Is the Constitution?

New York : Penguin Workshop, 2018.

First edition of this introduction for young readers to the United States Constitution. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations and photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the copyright page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Justice Ginsberg, Who rigorously, tirelessly, brilliantly defends our cherished Constitutional rights. Thank you! Patricia Brennan Demuth.”Continue reading "What Is the Constitution?"

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Small octavo, bound in full leather, parchment manuscript in black and red ink, illustrated with full-page hand-painted miniatures. Some writings and aged hand-stitched repairs throughout. Housed in the original leather chemise case with leather carrying handle,

Benes, Barton Lidice; Introduction by John Berendt [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Curiosa: Celebrity Relics, Historical Fossils, & Other Metamorphic Rubbish.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 2002.

First edition of this collection of artistic photographs. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth with a pictorial inlay on the front panel, illustrated. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the title page, “For Justice Ginsburg and Martin, it is an honor for me to inscribe my book to the both ofContinue reading "Curiosa: Celebrity Relics, Historical Fossils, & Other Metamorphic Rubbish."

Wolfe, Tom [Madeleine Albright]

I Am Charlotte Simmons.

New York : Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 2004.

First edition of this “hilarious, exclamation-point filled novel” (John Freeman). Octavo, original half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” The collector, Madeleine K. Albright, was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leadingContinue reading "I Am Charlotte Simmons."

Pfander, James E. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Principles of Federal Jurisdiction.

St. Paul, Minnesota : Thomson/West, 2006.

First edition of this analysis of the constitutional and statutory limits of U.S. federal court authority. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Justice Ginsburg – With best personal regards. Jim Pfander.” From the library of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. American lawyer and jurist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg servedContinue reading "Principles of Federal Jurisdiction."

Chng, Huang Hoon [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Separate and Unequal: Judicial Rhetoric and Women’s Rights.

Amsterdam/Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2002.

First edition of this examination of the language of judges with respect to the issues of gender discrimination. Octavo, original pictorial boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, Thank you for your support! Take care, Huang Hoon – Sept. 2002.” American lawyer and jurist,Continue reading "Separate and Unequal: Judicial Rhetoric and Women’s Rights."

Buber, Martin

Die Fünf Bücher Der Weisung [Five Books of Moses].

Berlin : Lambert Schneider, 1930.

First edition of this German translation and interpretation of the Torah. Small octavo, original publisher’s black cloth with leather spine labels, top stain yellow. Boldly signed by Martin Buber on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition. From the collection of Rabbi Walter Jacobs of Pittsburgh. A sheet with a notice on one sideContinue reading "Die Fünf Bücher Der Weisung [Five Books of Moses]."

McKay, Claude

Banjo.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1929.

First edition of this seminal work of the Harlem Renaissance that explores themes of Black identity, diaspora, and transnationalism. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing to the extremities, name to the front pastedown. Jacket designed by Aaron Douglas. A very sharp example.

Flaubert, Gustave

Madame Bovary.

London : Vizetelly & Co, 1886.

First English edition of a seminal novel in literary realism, renowned for its psychological depth and critique of bourgeois society. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth, gilt tiles and detailing to the spine and front panel. In very good condition. A sharp example.

Parker, Dorothy

Enough Rope: Poems.

New York : Boni & Liveright, 1926.

Rare first edition of Parker’s poignant collection of poetry exploring the complexities of human nature. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth over marbled paper covered boards. In very good condition, name to the front free endpaper.

Salisbury, Michael [Michael Crichton]

Production Sketch for Jurassic Park.

c. 1993.

Rare original production sketch for the 1993 Steven Spielberg film “Jurassic Park.” Hand-drawn sketch on a translucent vellum sheet by entertainment and rock music artist Michael Salisbury. It was used in the development of the logo, title, and tagline for the film. In near fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 7 inches.

Geisel, Theodor Seuss. [Dr. Seuss]

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories.

New York : Random House, 1958.

First edition, first printing of this collection of three of Seuss’s most memorable tales with the 1950, 1951 and 1958 copyright dates. In a first issue dust jacket with thumbnails of fourteen previously published Seuss books ending in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on the rear panel of the dust jacket and the 295/295 price.Continue reading "Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories."

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Signed Footprint Photograph.

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Rare photograph of the American Flag on the lunar surface, with the footprints of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin clearly visible on the moon’s surface, boldly signed by Neil Armstrong in blue ink. The image measures 11 inches by 8.5 inches. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed by Armstrong. Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Signed Footprint Photograph."

Powell, Anthony

A Dance to the Music of Time: A Question of Upbringing; A Buyer’s Market; The Acceptance World; At Lady Molly’s; Casanova’s Chinese Restaurant; The Kindly Ones; The Valley of Bones; The Soldier’s Art; The Military Philosophers; Books do Furnish a Room; Temporary Kings; Hearing Secret Harmonies.

London : William Heinemann, 1951-1975.

First editions of each volume in the author’s acclaimed Dance to the Music of Time series. Octavo, 12 volumes, original publisher’s cloth. Each volume is near fine in very good to fine dust jackets. Jacket design by James Broom-Lynne. A nice set.

Post, Robert C. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution.

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2014.

First edition of this critique on campaign finance regulations. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “To Justice Ginsburg – with deep admiration and appreciation Rob.” American lawyer and jurist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court ofContinue reading "Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution."