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Chapman, George. [Homer]

The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts In his Iliads, and Odysses. Translated according to the Greeke by Geo. Chapman.

London : [Richard Field and William Jaggard] for Nathaniel Butter, [c.1616].

First edition, first issue of the first complete English translation of Homer’s works. Folio, bound in full contemporary English calf with elaborate gilt floral tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised richly gilt bands, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt scrolling to the front and rear panels, rebacked, boards restored preserving mostContinue reading "The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts In his Iliads, and Odysses. Translated according to the Greeke by Geo. Chapman."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151341

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[Lincoln, Abraham]

The Proclamation Of Emancipation, By The President Of The United States, To Take Effect January 1st, 1863.

[Boston : John Murray Forbes, 1862].

First and only printed pamphlet of the Emancipation Proclamation, produced for distribution to Union soldiers and African Americans (both enslaved and free) in December of 1862; the month preceding the issuance of the executive order. 16mo, original salmon wrappers as issued. In 1899, the publisher’s daughter recalled the genesis of this pocket-sized edition: “With the view of placing the Proclamation of Emancipation in the hands of the negroes themselves, my father had printedContinue reading "The Proclamation Of Emancipation, By The President Of The United States, To Take Effect January 1st, 1863."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151254

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Saint Augustine

Of the Citie of God: With the Learned Comments of Jo. Lod. Vives.

London : George Eld, 1610.

First edition in English of Augustine’s monumental work. Translated by John Healey. Folio, bound in full contemporary English panelled calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, central ornament tooled in gold to the front and rear panels, rebacked. Decorative woodcut head-pieces and decorative and woodcut initials, including three twelve-lineContinue reading "Of the Citie of God: With the Learned Comments of Jo. Lod. Vives."

$26,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151400

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Reagan, Ronald [Patti Davis]

Ronald Reagan Inscribed Christmas Card to His Daughter Patti Davis.

1990.

Original Christmas card inscribed by President Ronald Reagan to his daughter Patti Davis. Christmas card from 1990 featuring a festive pinecone on the front. Inscribed by Reagan in black felt tip, “Dear Patti, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Love – Mom & Dad.” Patti Davis (b. 1952), the daughter of U.S. President Ronald ReaganContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Inscribed Christmas Card to His Daughter Patti Davis."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151330

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Franklin, Benjamin

The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved.

Paris : Printed for Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1795.

The rare Renouard‘s bi-lingual edition of Franklin’s popular aphorisms, first published as the preface to the Poor Richard‘s Almanac. “The prettiest edition yet printed” (Ford, Franklin 135). Sabin 25596. 12mo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine, gilt turn-ins, engraved frontispiece portrait of Franklin by A. Tardieu after Duplessis. This elegant ParisianContinue reading "The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151325

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Higgs, Peter

Peter Higgs Signed Photograph.

.

Color close-up photograph of Nobel Prize-Winning physicist Peter Higgs, who discovered The Higgs mechanism which predicted the existence of a new particle, the Higgs boson, the detection of which became one of the great goals of physics. Boldly signed by Peter Higgs. In fine condition. The piece measures 5.75 inches by 4 inches.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151319

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Reagan, Ronald

An American Life.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1990.

First edition of the 40th President of the United States’ memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Michael – Wish Very Best Wishes and Regards Ronald Reagan Feb. 8-1991.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony, Inc.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151315

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Ben-Gurion, David

Shderot D. Ben Gurion [David Ben-Gurion Boulevard].

Israel .

Rare original Israeli boulevard sign named after the first Prime Minister of Israel. Blue metal street sign written in Hebrew, “Boulevard D. Ben-Gurion.” In very good condition. Framed, the entire piece measures 24 inches by 13.5 inches.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148070

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Wells, H.G

War and The Future: Italy, France and Britain at War.

London : Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1917.

First edition of Wells’ wartime reflections drawn from his observations of the First World War, combining frontline reportage with broader commentary on the political, technological, and social transformations brought about by modern warfare. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature to the front freeContinue reading "War and The Future: Italy, France and Britain at War."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-151310

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Bush, Barbara [George W. Bush]

Barbara Bush: A Memoir.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994.

First edition of the first lady Barbara Bush’s memoirs. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by both Barbara Bush and President George W. Bush on the front free endpaper. Laid in is a photograph of George W. Bush at Station Square in Pittsburgh, taken during his visit on August 4, 2000, as part ofContinue reading "Barbara Bush: A Memoir."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151323

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Reagan, Ronald; Nancy Reagan

Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Campaign Poster.

1980.

Original Ronald Reagan campaign poster from the 1980 presidential election. Official campaign poster for Republican candidate Ronald Reagan, featuring a powerful black and white portrait of Reagan with bold white writing at the top stating, “He’ll provide the strong new leadership America needs.” Boldly signed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan in ballpoint pen to theContinue reading "Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Campaign Poster."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151307

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Plato [Socrates]

Plato and Socrates.

London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1907.

Finely bound edition of this collection of Plato’s Socratic dialogues, including “Euthyphro,” “Apology,” “Crito,” and “Phaedo”. Octavo, bound in half morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt. In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-151306

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Wells, H.G

The New Machiavelli.

London : The Bodley Head, 1911.

First edition of Wells’ ambitious political novel tracing the rise and downfall of an idealistic reformer whose personal passions and public ambitions collide in Edwardian England. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago” series,Continue reading "The New Machiavelli."

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-151282

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Hersey, John

Hiroshima.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1946.

First edition of Hersey’s classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "Hiroshima."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151265

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Gati, Charles [Editor]; Foreword by Jimmy Carter [Madeleine K. Albright]

ZBIG: The Strategy And Statecraft of Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Maryland : Library of Congress, 2013.

First edition of ZBig Brezezinski’s multifaceted career dealing with U.S. security and foreign policy, with a foreword by President Jimmy Carter. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton fromContinue reading "ZBIG: The Strategy And Statecraft of Zbigniew Brzezinski."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-149017

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Simon, Herbert A.; Donald W. Smithburg; Victor A. Thompson

Public Administration.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1950.

First edition of this classic study of administrative theory and governmental organization. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Fine in a very good dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-151195

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[Charlie Kirk]

The U.S. Constitution.

San Diego : Applewood Books, 2017.

Finely bound example of the Constitution of the United States. Small octavo, bound in full leatherette, illustrated endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by Charlie Kirk on the front free endpaper. Kirk signed this in Palm Beach in December of 2024. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151391

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Odell, Samuel W

The Lives and Campaigns of Grant and Lee: A Comparison and Contrast of the Deeds and Characters of the Two Great Leaders in the Civil War.

Chicago : Star Publishing Company, 1895.

First edition of this historical study that examines the military careers and personal qualities of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with titles stamped in gilt to the front panel, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, profusely illustrated with maps and engravings throughout. In very good condition, name toContinue reading "The Lives and Campaigns of Grant and Lee: A Comparison and Contrast of the Deeds and Characters of the Two Great Leaders in the Civil War."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151187

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Hurd, Douglas

Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure.

London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2010.

First edition of Douglas Hurd’s authoritative study of two centuries of British foreign policy leadership and diplomatic debate. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with maps, sketches, and photographs. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “Douglas Hurd 13. 10.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. WrittenContinue reading "Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-151185

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[John F. Kennedy]

John F. Kennedy Inauguration Government Issued License Plate. [with] Inaugural Activities Program.

District of Columbia 1961.

Rare John F. Kennedy inauguration government issued license plate dated 1961. A superb relic from the Kennedy inaugural events in January 1961, presumably used during inaugural events and in the inaugural parade. The inauguration of John F. Kennedy was held on Friday, January 20, 1961, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol. Kennedy’s address encompassedContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Inauguration Government Issued License Plate. [with] Inaugural Activities Program."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150481

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Flanagan, Thomas

The End of the Hunt.

New York : Dutton, 1994.

First edition of the final novel in the author’s acclaimed trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Pr. Hillary Thimmand – a fellow student and teacher – of Ireland and of Irish history With the good wishes of Tom Flanagan April 1995.” Fine inContinue reading "The End of the Hunt."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-151183

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Taylor, Telford

Grand Inquest: The Story of Congressional Investigations.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1955.

First edition, second printing of this landmark legal and historical analysis of the investigative powers of the United States Congress. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, top stain orange. In near fine condition.

$30.00

Item Number: RRB-152134

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Strong, Benjamin [Lena Gallup]

Benjamin Strong Signed Second Liberty Loan of 1917.

New York : Liberty Loan Committee, 1917.

Rare Second Liberty Loan of 1917 of the United States of America signed by Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Benjamin Strong. Duodecimo, partially printed document on card stock made out to Miss Lena Gallup, dated December 21, 1917. Signed at the bottom right corner “Ben Strong” as Governor, Federal Reserve BankContinue reading "Benjamin Strong Signed Second Liberty Loan of 1917."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151192

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Sikorsky, Igor

The Story of the Winged-S: Late Developments and Recent Photographs of the Helicopter.

New York : Dodd, Meade & Company, 1958.

First enlarged edition, early printing of the autobiography of the Russian-American aviation pioneer and designer of the first viable American helicopter. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. In fine condition.

$40.00

Item Number: RRB-151819

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