Siegel, Jeremy J

Stocks For The Long Run.

Burr Ridge, IL : Irwin, 1994.

First edition, early printing of this stock investing classic. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Good luck with stocks! Jeremy J. Siegel.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Skinner, B.F

Notebooks.

Englewood, NJ : Prentice-Hall, 1980.

First edition of this work by the famed psychologist. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Marnie and Arthur Fondly Fred.” The recipients were Harvard University colleague Arthur K. Solomon and his wife Marnie, who were close friends of Skinner. Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Notebooks."

Work, Henry C. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Marching Through Georgia: Written in Honor of Sherman’s Famous March From “Atlanta to the Sea”.

Boston : Ticknor and Company, 1889.

First Ticknor and Co. edition of Henry Clay Work’s greatest hit, “Marching Through Georgia”, inspired by Sherman’s march to the sea at the end of 1864. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In good condition.

Hall, Captain Basil

Travels in North America, In the Years 1827 and 1828.

Edinburgh : Printed for Robert Cadell, Edinburgh; and Simpkin and Marshall, London, 1830.

Third and enlarged edition of Hall’s important work. Octavo, original publisher’s paper-covered boards and paper spine labels, volume one with the hand-colored folding map of the United States as far west as the Arkansas Territory and a part of Texas. Volume three contains the folding chart of statistical data on the population and size eachContinue reading "Travels in North America, In the Years 1827 and 1828."

O'Rourke, P.J

Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government.

New York : The Atlantic Monthly Press, 1991.

First edition of O’Rourke’s international best-seller. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “To Jennifer all the best! P.J. O’Rourke 6/2/91.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robbin Schiff.

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed.

1982.

Typed letter signed by Ronald Reagan as president. One page on Reagan’s White House letterhead, the letter reads: February 3, 1982 Dear Sarah and Charlie: Please forgive this belated note to thank you and Ron for the terrific briefcase. It was a great Christmas present, and I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Many, many thanksContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed."

Victor, Orville J

Incidents and Anecdotes of the War: Together with Life Sketches of Eminent Leaders, and Narratives of the Most Memorable Battles for the Union.

New York : James D. Torrey, Publisher, 1862.

First edition of Victor’s anecdotal history of the Civil War. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition.

Disturnell, J

Blue Book: Register of Officers and Agents, Civil, Military and Naval, in the Service of the United States; Corrected to November, 1862…Together with the Census of 1860, by States and Territories.

New York : Published by J. H. Colton, 1863.

Rare first edition of the 1862 Civil, Military and Naval Blue Book with the United States census of 1860. Octavo, original cloth, preliminary and terminal advertisements. In very good condition. Ownership stamps. Rare.

Rothbard, Murray

Conceived In Liberty: Volumes 1- 4.

New York : Arlington House Publishers, 1975-79.

First editions of each volume in the author’s acclaimed four volume series. Octavo, four volumes, original cloth. Each are near fine in excellent dust jackets with a touch of shelfwear. An exceptional set.

Forty-Five Star American Flag.

[c. 1896].

Rare forty-five star American Flag. The forty-five star American Flag was in use between July 4, 1896 when the state of Utah was admitted into the Union and July 3, 1908 when Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state. In near fine condition. The flag measures 58 inches by 114 inches.

Storke, Elliot G

A Complete History of the Great American Rebellion Embracing Its Causes, Events, and Consequences, with Biographical Sketches and Portraits of its Principal Actors, and Thrilling Incidents of Land and Naval Heroes.

Auburn, N.Y : The Auburn Publishing Company, 1863-1865.

First edition of Storke’s history of the American Civil War. Octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s deluxe full morocco, illustrated with maps, plans of battles, and portraits. In good condition. Rebacked. Rare.

Washington, Booker T

Up From Slavery. An Autobiography.

New York : A.L. Burt Company Publishers, 1901.

First edition of the A.L. Burt Publishers edition of Booker T. Washington’s landmark biography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Exceptionally rare in the original dust jacket.

Holcombe, R.I. and Thomas W. Adams

An Account of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, or Oak Hills, Fought Between the Union Troops, Commanded by Gen. N. Lyon. and the Southern, or Confederate Troops, Under Command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Green County, Missouri.

Springfield, Missouri : Dow & Adams, Publishers, 1883.

First edition of Holcombe and Adams’ account of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek. Octavo, original publisher’s binding decorated in gilt, illustrated. In very good condition.

Forty-Four Star American Flag.

.

Rare forty-four star American flag. The American flag bearing 44 stars was in use between July 10, 1890 when the state of Wyoming was admitted into the Union and January 4, 1896 when Utah was admitted as the 45th state. In near fine condition with ownership initials to the hoist, identified to “Camp 6 SonsContinue reading "Forty-Four Star American Flag."

Valenti, Jack. [William Safire]

Protect and Defend.

New York : Doubleday, 1992.

First edition of this work by the award-winning author.  Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the fly-leaf, “To Helen and Bill dear, dear loving friends. Read – enjoy! Jack Valenti.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter and a close friend of theContinue reading "Protect and Defend."

Shultz, George P. [William Safire]

Leaders and Followers in an Age of Ambiguity: The Charles C. Moskowitz Memorial Lectures.

New York : New York University Press, 1975.

First edition of the sixteenth book in the Charles C. Moskowitz Memorial Lecture Series. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bill Safire with my admiration for the quality of your thought… and the courage of your convictions and with many thanks for all your helpContinue reading "Leaders and Followers in an Age of Ambiguity: The Charles C. Moskowitz Memorial Lectures."

Weizmann, Chaim

Trial and Error.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.

First edition of the first president of Israel’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Weizmann. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Pam Affectionately Chaim Wiezmann.” Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

Nichols, George Ward

The Story of the Great March. From the Diary of a Staff Officer.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1866.

Early printing of Nichols’ account of the Savannah Campaign. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with charts and maps, one folding. In good condition.

Slocum, Charles Elihu

The Life and Services of Major-General Henry Warner Slocum.

Toledo, Ohio : The Slocum Publishing Company, 1913.

First edition of the biography of one of the youngest major generals in the Union Army. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, top edge red. In very good condition.

Bailey, D. R. Shackleton. [Bernard Knox]

Cicero.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1971.

First American edition of Baileys classic work on Cicero. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. From the library of Bernard Knox with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. English classicist, author, and critic Bernard MacGregor Walker Knox was the first director of the Center for Hellenic Studies. In 1992 the National Endowment for the HumanitiesContinue reading "Cicero."

Tolstoy, Leo. Translated by V. Tchertkoff and I. F. Mayo

A Great Iniquity.

London : The Free Age Press, n.d.

First English edition of Tolstoy’s work on peasant welfare in Russia. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition.

Hertz, Emanuel. [Abraham Lincoln]

Abraham Lincoln: The Tribute of the Synagogue.

New York : Bloch Publishing Company, 1927.

First edition of Hertz’s compilation of tributes delivered upon the occasion of the death of President Lincoln. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece portrait of Lincoln, illustrated. In very good condition.

Sgt. C.H. Martin; Cpl. W.W. Woods

Third Army: A Brief History of Operations in Europe.

: 3rd Army, G-3 Historical Sub-Section, 1945.

First edition of this pamphlet regarding the history of operations in Europe during the Second World War. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition.

Brantome [Pierre de Bourdeille]

Les Vies Des Dames Galantes. [Lives of the Gallant Ladies].

Paris : Éditions de la Belle Etoile, 1938.

First edition of Brantôme’s sensational work on 17th century Parisian court life. Quarto, 2 volumes, original wrappers, illustrations in color by Jacques Touchet. One of 1250 numbered copies. this is number 940. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, particularly so in the original wrappers.