Addams, Jane

Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter.

Chicago : Hull House, 1929.

Rare original letter signed and entirely in the hand of Jane Addams, presented with an original photograph also signed by her. On Hull House letterhead, the letter reads, “My dear Mr. Miller, I am very glad to send you one of my books… Faithfully yours Jane Addams May 2d 1929.” In near fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter."

Johnson, Rebekah Baines. Introduction by Lyndon B. Johnson

A Family Album.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.

First edition of this work documenting Lyndon B. Johnson’s family tree, prepared for him by his mother as a Christmas present to her son. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Introduction by Lyndon Baines Johnson. Association copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the dedication page, “To Jack and Leota Horner from your friend and admirerContinue reading "A Family Album."

Mooney, Booth. With a foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson

The Lyndon Johnson Story.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1956.

First edition of Booth Mooney’s biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the front free endpaper, “To Ray Luhn with gratitude and admiration from his friend Lyndon B. Johnson.” Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

Brown, Monty. Foreword by Vivian Fuchs

Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake.

London : Quiller Press, 1989.

Special limited edition of Brown’s elaborately illustrated history of Kenya’s northern desert region and the 13 expeditions to Lake Rudolf. Quarto, original publisher’s three quarters pebbled morocco over leatherette boards, marbled endpapers, with 75 color and 50 black and white illustrations, folding map in pocket affixed to rear pastedown. One of 250 numbered copies signedContinue reading "Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake."

Tendret, Lucien

La Table Au Pays De Brillat-Savarin.

Chambery : Librairie Dardel, 1934.

Limited Librarie Dardel edition of Tendret’s best-known work, published posthumously by his direct descendants as a strict reproduction of the original 1892 printing. Octavo, original wrappers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Tendret in 1885. One of 1750 numbered copies, this is number 1390. In near fine condition.

Krugman, Paul

Geography and Trade.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 1991.

First Edition of Paul Krugman’s work on economic geography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ken Paul Krugman.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Miles, Sylvia

Sylvia Miles Original Working Script Collection.

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Sylvia Miles’ personal collection of over 50 working shooting and play scripts used by her, with her ownership signatures, and with her annotations throughout. Approximately 50 volumes, scripts include: Into It: A Screenplay by Edward Pomerantz, The Deathwatcher: A Screenplay by Robin Miller, Play That On Your Old Piano: A Comedy in Three Acts byContinue reading "Sylvia Miles Original Working Script Collection."

Beschloss, Michael R

Kennedy and Roosevelt: An Uneasy Alliance.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1980.

First edition of the historian’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ted and Nancy Sizer- who exerted an important influence at a crucial puncture in the author’s life With warm regards and admiration. Michael Beschloss April 2, 1980.” The recipient Theodore Sizer  wasContinue reading "Kennedy and Roosevelt: An Uneasy Alliance."

Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega

Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility.

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Rare illuminated patent of Nobility signed by Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega, historian and King of Arms to Charles III, King of Spain. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers, elaborately illuminated hand-painted full page coat of arms and numerous heraldic shields each with silk guard leaves, text inContinue reading "Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility."

Wiesenthal, Simon

Max and Helen: A Remarkable True Love Story.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1982.

First edition of this glorious love story. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Simon Wiesenthal on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner. Translated by Catherine Hutter.

Acts of the General Assembly and Journals of the House of Delegates of the State of Virginia, from 1861 to 1863.

1861-63.

Rare collection of the official legislative acts passed by the General Assembly and House of Delegates of Virginia, CSA, from 1861 to 1863. Octavo, seven volumes, bound in contemporary calf and tan cloth. Eleven Confederate imprints, in seven volumes. Rare and desirable.

Reiser, Anton. [Albert Einstein]

Albert Einstein: A Biographical Portrait.

New York : Albert & Charles Boni, 1930.

First edition of this Einstein biography written by Rudolf Kayser, a German literary historian and husband to Albert Einstein’s stepdaughter Ilse under the pseudonym Anton Reiser. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed and dated by Einstein on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Albert Einstein New York 1930.” In near fineContinue reading "Albert Einstein: A Biographical Portrait."

Newton, Richard [Dwight L. Moody]

The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments.

New York : Robert Carter and Brothers, 1870.

Rare early edition of this work by Newton. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Moody on the front free endpaper, “To John Syme D.L. Moody My dear Brother be useful be earnest be fruitful and the blessing of God will rest on you.” In good condition. Signatures of the legendary evangelist are rare,Continue reading "The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments."

Lincoln, Jackson Steward. Introduction by C. G. Seligman

The Dream in Primitive Cultures.

London : The Cresset Press, 1935.

First edition of the author’s doctorate thesis on the theory and function of dreams in primitive cultures. Octavo, original cloth, engraved frontispiece. In very good condition with toning to the spine. Very rare.

Roosevelt, Eleanor

India and the Awakening East.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1953.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s account of her travels through the Middle East and India. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs.  Presentation copy, signed by the author on the half-title page, “Eleanor Roosevelt with love to you, on Washington’s birthday Fer. 22, 1954 Vernon.” Near fine in a veryContinue reading "India and the Awakening East."

O'Connor, Sandra Day; Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas, Byron White

Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection.

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Rare collection of seven Supreme Court ruling pamphlets signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas and Byron White. In fine condition. Cases include: Simon & Schuster Inc, v. Members of the New York State Crime Victims Board (regarding New York’s “Son of Sam” law) signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Christine Franklin v.Continue reading "Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection."

Miniature Book of Hours Illuminated Manuscript Leaf Collection.

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Rare collection of six illuminated leaves from three late 15th century Books of Hours. Six vellum leaves decorated with illuminated initials and borders. Each leaf is framed allowing visibility of both sides of each page. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.

Wright, N.T

The New Testament and the People of God.

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 1992.

Early printing of this work by the award-winning theologian. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Inscribed by N.T. Wright on the title page. In good condition with some dampstaining.

Bligh, Lieutenant William

A Narrative of the Mutiny on Board His Majesty’s Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, In the Ships Boat from Tofua, one of the Friendly Islands, To Timor, Dutch Settlement in the East Indies.

London : Printed for George Nicol, 1790.

First edition of Bligh’s firsthand account of “one of the most remarkable incidents in the whole of maritime history [which ultimately absolved him] from any blame that might be levelled against him because of the incident” (Hill). Quarto, original boards, lacking the spine, engraved folding plan “A copy of the draft from which the Bounty’sContinue reading "A Narrative of the Mutiny on Board His Majesty’s Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, In the Ships Boat from Tofua, one of the Friendly Islands, To Timor, Dutch Settlement in the East Indies."

World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag.

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Rare World War II era Japanese flag signed by 29 soldiers of the United States 49th Field Artillery Battalion. In near fine condition. The flag measures 27 inches by 32.75 inches with ‘Okinawa’ inscribed in ink to the central red disc and “49th Full Artillery” inscribed at the top of the page in addition toContinue reading "World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag."

O'Neill, Eugene

Eugene O’Neill and the Senator From Texas.

New Haven : Yale University Library Gazette, 1961.

Signed limited first edition, number 79 of 100 examples, signed by Earle B. Mayfield. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Edited by John S. Mayfield. With an original signed letter from the editor laid in.

Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Carte de Visite.

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Rare original carte de visite signed by Ulysses S. Grant, “U.S. Grant Maj. Gen. U.S.A.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches.

Calmet, Antoine Augustin. Translated by Giovanni Domenico Mansi

Dictionarium Historicum, Criticum, Chronologicum, Geographicum, et Literale Sacrae Scripturae, Cum figuris Antiquitates Judaicas repraesentantibus Authore R.P.D. Augustino Calmet Ordinis S. Benedicti Abbate, E Gallico in Latinum translatum A Joanne Dominico Mansi, Congregationis Matris Dei, Lucensi.

Venetiis : Apud Sebastianum Coleti, 1757.

Second Venetian edition of Giovanni Domenico Mansi’s Latin translation of Antoine Augustin Calmet’s dictionary of the Holy Scriptures, perhaps the most famous and meticulous exegetical, historical and geographical dictionary of the Holy Scriptures produced. Folio, 2 volumes bound in full vellum with morocco spine labels, all edges speckled red, elaborately illustrated with full-page woodcut engravings,Continue reading "Dictionarium Historicum, Criticum, Chronologicum, Geographicum, et Literale Sacrae Scripturae, Cum figuris Antiquitates Judaicas repraesentantibus Authore R.P.D. Augustino Calmet Ordinis S. Benedicti Abbate, E Gallico in Latinum translatum A Joanne Dominico Mansi, Congregationis Matris Dei, Lucensi."

Mao Zedong

Chairman Mao Zedong Propaganda Posters.

c. 1968 .

Rare collection of original Mao Zedong propaganda posters. Four posters, one in duplicate, featuring large format images of Mao. In near fine condition.