Truman, Harry S

Mr. Citizen.

New York : Bernard Geis, 1960.

First edition, the author’s edition. Octavo, original half leatherette, slipcase, illustrated with 32 pages of black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Honorable John Wesley Snyder from his good friend, comrade and associate in most trying times. He was the  greatest of the great Secretaries of the Treasury.” TheContinue reading "Mr. Citizen."

Johnson, Lady Bird

The White House: An Historic Guide.

Washington, DC : White House Historical Association, 1964.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on The White House. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Inscribed by Lady Bird Johnson on the title page, “To Bill Walton with appreciation Lady Bird Johnson February 17, 1965.” The recipient William Walton was a painter and confidant of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, and chaired the U.S. CommissionContinue reading "The White House: An Historic Guide."

Kennedy, John F

John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address.

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Life Magazine’s souvenir edition commemorating Kennedy’s inauguration. Presentation copy, inscribed by President Kennedy, “For Mr. Joseph Clark with very best wishes, John Kennedy. The recipient, Joseph Clark was a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1957 to 1969. He worked with Kennedy in the Senate, and continued to their push for civil rights, highlighting the issue as a majorContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address."

Karsten, Karl G

Charts and Graphs: An Introduction to Graphic Methods In the Control and Analysis of statistics.

New York : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1923.

First edition of this seminal work on charts and graphs. Octavo, original leatherette boards, illustrated throughout. Introduction by Carl Snyder. In very good condition with some light rubbing to the extremities, from the Yale Club library with a stamp to the endpaper. First editions are rare.

Freud, Sigmund

Moses And Monotheism.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1939.

First American edition of last book written and published in Sigmund Freud’s lifetime. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “To dear Poppy from Uncle Sigm. London 1939.” The eldest daughter of Freud’s elder brother, Philipp, Pauline “Poppy” Freud was born in 1873 when Sigmund was seventeen years old. Freud visited Pauline and her parentsContinue reading "Moses And Monotheism."

Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Signed Document Honoring the Loss of an Israeli Soldier.

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Signed Document from the first Prime Minister of Israel David Ben Gurion. “State of Israel We sadly commemorate the memory of 566552 private Chaim Chobra, may his memory be blessed, who died in the line of duty on 24 of Adar A 5711 (March 2nd, 1951). The Israeli government, I[srael] D[efense] F[orce] and the Hebrew nationContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Signed Document Honoring the Loss of an Israeli Soldier."

Truman, Harry S

Harry Truman and His Cabinet Signed Photograph.

1945.

Signed photograph of President Harry S. Truman and his Cabinet meeting on August 10, 1945, after the Japanese Surrender. Photograph is signed in the order the men are sitting, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson; Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach; National Housing Agency Chairman John B. Blandford, Jr.; War Production Board Chairman Julius Krug; War MobilizationContinue reading "Harry Truman and His Cabinet Signed Photograph."

Kennedy, Jacqueline and John

Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Postcard to John Kennedy, Jr.

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Postcard from Jacqueline Kennedy to her son John F. Kennedy, Jr. It reads, “Dearest John, Every day we say where is John-John – Away!! – We ride in this cart & the horse has feathers – & we play on a beach like this & I found a sea horse – & we go upContinue reading "Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Postcard to John Kennedy, Jr."

von Mises, Ludwig

Ludwig Von Mises Signed Portrait.

1971.

Portrait of the influential Austrian School economist Ludwig von Mises. Boldly signed, “August 27, 1971 Ludwig Mises.” The portrait measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 16.5 inches. Rare and desirable.

Strauss, Richard

Richard Strauss Signed Program.

1925.

Richard Strauss signed program. The program was for a concert by the Dusseldorf City Orchestra and Richard Strauss, held April 30, 1925.  The program measures 6.5 inches by 8.75 inches. Double matted and framed opposite a photograph of Strauss. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 17.5 inches.

Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, James Callaghan, John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

10 Downing Street Signed Photograph.

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Black and white photograph of the 10 Downing Street doorway, signed by six British prime ministers: Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, James Callaghan, John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 17 inches. A rare and desirableContinue reading "10 Downing Street Signed Photograph."

Constitucion Federal de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

Mexico : Ignacio Cumplido, 1857.

First edition of the Constitution of Mexico of 1857. Octavo, original printed wrappers as issued. In good condition, contemporary name and date to the front panel. Rare.

Harper, Ida Husted [Susan B. Anthony]

The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony.

Indianapolis : Bowen-Merrill Company, 1898-99.

First editions of Anthony’s classic biography. Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine, gilt medallion to the front panels of both volumes. Volume one is lengthily inscribed by Susan B. Anthony on the front free endpaper as follows, “To Mrs. Grace Bartholomew, Pioneer, Michigan, I present these volumes because of dear Mr.Continue reading "The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony."

Schumpeter, Joseph A. [Robert M. Solow]

The Theory of Economic Development: An Inquiry into Profits, Capital, Credit, Interest, and the Business Cycle.

Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 1936.

First edition of what many scholars believe to be Schumpeter’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist and student of Joseph Schumpeter, Robert Solow on the front free endpaper, with the inscription which reads, “I sat in Schumpeter’s lectures just about 70 years ago. The best of what I remember is in theContinue reading "The Theory of Economic Development: An Inquiry into Profits, Capital, Credit, Interest, and the Business Cycle."

Leeser, Isaac

The Law of God.

Philadelphia : C. Sherman, 5605, 1845-46.

First edition of the “first English translation of the Pentateuch in America,” the 1845 Hebrew-English Bible by one of the most prominent and influential figures in American Jewish history. Octavo, 5 volumes. Translated by Isaac Leeser. Bound in contemporary polished calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, rebacked. Lightly rubbed, moderate wear. A veryContinue reading "The Law of God."

Talese, Gay

Honor Thy Father.

New York : World Publishing, 1971.

First edition of Talese’s classic true story of the rise and fall of New York’s notorious Bonanno crime family. Octavo, original boards, illustrated, pictorial endpapers. Inscribed by the author to Rod McKuen, “For Rod With my very best – from one of his admirers- Gay Talese September 1971.” Rod McKuen was an American poet, singer-songwriter,Continue reading "Honor Thy Father."

Leake, William Martin

Travels in Northern Greece.

London : J.Rodwell, 1835.

First edition of Leakes work on Northern Greece. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth, 10 engraved maps and plans, some folding, and 44 plates, wood-engraved illustrations in text. In near fine condition with some toning and light wear to the extremities. Armorial bookplates to each volume. First editions in the original cloth are rare.

Roosevelt, Eleanor & Helen Ferris

Partners: The United Nations and Youth.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, 1950.

First edition of this work which tells the dramatic story of the United Nations. Small quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Inscribed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page, “For Marjorie friedgood with good wishes Eleanor Roosevelt.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket by Rafael Palacios.

Thaler, Richard

The Winner’s Curse: Paradoxes and Anomalies of Economic Life.

New York : Free Press, 1989.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s groundbreaking book. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Richard Thaler on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Stromberg.

Sanger, Margaret

Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1938.

First edition of Sanger’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Sanger. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Franklin M. Watts Margaret Sanger.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some small chips and wear.

Annan, Kofi

We The Peoples: A UN for the 21st Century.

Boulder, CO : Paradigm Publishers, 2014.

First edition of this work, in which Annan writes about the lessons of history he learned during his service as Secretary-General. Octavo, original boards. Edited by Edward Mortimer. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to John Whitehead and his wife, “To John and Cynthia With friendship and much affection Kofi Annan 27-10-14.”Continue reading "We The Peoples: A UN for the 21st Century."

Garfield, James A. [Charles Lamb]

The Works of Charles Lamb.

New York : Derby & Jackson, 1856.

Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “J. A. Garfield, Hiram, Ohio, Sept. 1856.” Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Inter Folia Fructus, Library of James A. Garfield,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise case. Rare and desirable, from the library of the 20th PresidentContinue reading "The Works of Charles Lamb."

Frankfurter, Felix

Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: Recorded in Talks With Dr. Harlan B. Phillips.

New York : Reynal & Company, 1960.

First edition of this collection of thoughts from Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Leonard Maill, who helped confirm my anglophilism, with the warm regards of Felix Frankfurter July 19, 60.” The recipient, Rowland Leonard Maill,Continue reading "Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: Recorded in Talks With Dr. Harlan B. Phillips."

McCullough, David

The Johnstown Flood.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1968.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s first book. Octavo, original brown cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page prior to the publication date, “For Donna and Gordon in friendship. David March 1, 1968.” The recipients were close friends of the author. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "The Johnstown Flood."