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Browse rare first edition classics in American, English, world literature, poetry, and plays. View our entire collection of rare literature below, search our inventory with advanced search, or use our sorting tools to find exactly what you’re looking for. Please call with any questions you may have on a specific item or order online today.

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Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Wallace, David Foster [Steve Snider]

Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1996.

Uncorrected proof of the first edition of the author’s magnum opus. Thick octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by David Foster Wallace with his added smiley face on the front free endpaper and three times by jacket designer Steve Snider: on the front panel, the front free endpaper beneath Wallace, and on the rear panel. SteveContinue reading "Infinite Jest: A Novel."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152258

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The Princess Bride.

Goldman, William

The Princess Bride.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.

First edition of the deluxe edition of Goldman’s classic novel, basis for the cult classic directed by Rob Reiner, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Chris Sarandon. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by William Goldman, Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes and Chris Sarandon. In fine condition. Illustrated by Michael Manomivibul. Rare and desirable,Continue reading "The Princess Bride."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152981

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The Works of Oscar Wilde. [Double Fore-Edge Painting].

Wilde, Oscar

The Works of Oscar Wilde. [Double Fore-Edge Painting].

London : Collins, 1931.

First Naschen edition of Oscar Wilde’s collected works, decorated with a concealed double fore-edge painting. Octavo, bound in twentieth-century light brown morocco with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, all edges gilt concealing a double fore-edge painting, one scene depicting Dorian Gray with his portrait and an inset cameo of Wilde, theContinue reading "The Works of Oscar Wilde. [Double Fore-Edge Painting]."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152272

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Sphere.

Crichton, Michael

Sphere.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "Sphere."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152979

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The Philosophy of Modern Song.

Dylan, Bob

The Philosophy of Modern Song.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2022.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning songwriter, destined to be a classic. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the half-title page in person. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover photograph of Little Richard (left), Alis Lesley (center), and Eddie Cochran (right). Bookplate. Rare and desirable signed.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152871

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Goldman, William [Katharine Ross]

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

New York : Bantam Books, 1969.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed by William Goldman and actress Katharine Ross, who starred in the 1969 film on the half-title page. In near fine condition.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152984

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All the King’s Men.

Warren, Robert Penn

All the King’s Men.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946.

First edition of Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of American politics. Octavo, original cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Steve Sifferman Sincerely Robert Penn Warren.” Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152268

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To Kill a Mockingbird.

Lee, Harper

To Kill a Mockingbird.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

Later printing of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by actor Robert Duvall on the front free endpaper, “John, Bob Duvall ‘Boo.'” To Kill a Mockingbird marked Duvall’s screen debut, he played the reclusive Arthur “Boo” Radley in the 1962 film directed by Robert Mulligan, in which Gregory PeckContinue reading "To Kill a Mockingbird."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152236

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Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1949.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. 312 pages ; 19 cm. Octavo. Original light green cloth, spine lettered in red. Fenwick records two variant states of the dust jacket, one green and one red, with no priority. Bibliographic note: Orwell’s last novel, published in 1949, a year before his death. Cyril Connolly described itContinue reading "Nineteen Eighty-Four."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152264

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Complete A Song of Ice and Fire Custom Half Morocco Clamshell Box Collection Made By The Harcourt Bindery.

[Martin, George R.R.]. [The Harcourt Bindery]

Complete A Song of Ice and Fire Custom Half Morocco Clamshell Box Collection Made By The Harcourt Bindery.

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Fine collection of custom half morocco clamshell boxes hand made by The Harcourt Bindery to house each of the five signed first editions in George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones series. Octavo, five volumes. Founded over a century ago in 1900, the Harcourt Bindery is the oldest and largest traditional bindery in America exclusivelyContinue reading "Complete A Song of Ice and Fire Custom Half Morocco Clamshell Box Collection Made By The Harcourt Bindery."

$2,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152283

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Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Wallace, David Foster [Peter Matthiessen]

Infinite Jest: A Novel.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1996.

First edition of the author’s magnum opus from the library of fellow novelist Peter Matthiessen. Thick octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed and dated in the year of publication by the author on the title page, “David Foster Wallace 2/96.” Additionally signed twice by jacket designer Steve Snider: on the jacket front panel and onContinue reading "Infinite Jest: A Novel."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152259

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Monica’s Story.

Morton, Andrew [Monica Lewinsky; Steve Snider]

Monica’s Story.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1999.

First edition of Andrew Morton’s authorized biography of Monica Lewinsky, published in 1999 at the height of the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the page facing the titleContinue reading "Monica’s Story."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152257

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The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

Frank Darabont [William Goldman] [Stephen King]

The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1996.

First edition of the shooting script of one of the greatest films in history. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed to William Goldman, “4-30-96 For Bill, From a student to the master, a small token of my very great esteem. With affection and warmest regards. Frank Darabont P.S. thanks for helping me out withContinue reading "The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-144749

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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

Joyce, James

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

New York : B.W. Huebsch, 1916.

First American edition of Joyce’s classic stream-of-consciousness work, his first novel. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth, titles stamped in blind to the front panel. In very good condition. Housed in a custom hand-painted board slipcase in good condition.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152253

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The Illustrated Man.

Bradbury, Ray

The Illustrated Man.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1951.

First edition of Bradbury’s classic third book. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a large drawing of the illustrated man, “3/21/64 For Gunther Swain! Best Wishes From the Illustrated Man! Ray Bradbury.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Syndney Butchkes.Continue reading "The Illustrated Man."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152252

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Sphere.

Crichton, Michael

Sphere.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper, “To Rebecca – As ever –Continue reading "Sphere."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152251

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A Magician Among the Spirits.

Houdini, Harry

A Magician Among the Spirits.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1924.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top stain yellow, frontispiece of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Houdini, illustrated. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes Houdini and alls well 3/11/25 Cleveland O.” On 9 March 1925, illusionist andContinue reading "A Magician Among the Spirits."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152249

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Theatre World: Season 1962-1963.

Blum, Daniel [Alan Schneider]

Theatre World: Season 1962-1963.

Philadelphia : Chilton Books, 1963.

First edition of the 1962-1963 volume of Daniel Blum’s annual pictorial record of the American theater. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated throughout with photographs. From the library of director Alan Schneider, with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper, “Alan Schneider New York November 1963.” The volume documents the 1962-1963 Broadway season, in whichContinue reading "Theatre World: Season 1962-1963."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-152244

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Cancer.

Weller, Michael [Alan Schneider]

Cancer.

London : Faber & Faber , 1971.

First British edition of Michael Weller’s celebrated comic play of the 1960s generation, produced in America under the title Moonchildren. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to the director Alan Schneider, “For Alan, …if we just change the title and cut that bit where…and changeContinue reading "Cancer."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152243

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Trainspotting.

Welsh, Irvine. [Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner and Jonny Lee Miller]

Trainspotting.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1996.

First edition of this internationally acclaimed author’s classic debut novel, basis for the Danny Boyle cult directed film, starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle and Kelly Macdonald. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Irvine Welsh, Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner and Jonny Lee Miller on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Trainspotting."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152986

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The Gift.

Nabokov, Vladimir

The Gift.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1963.

First edition in English of the “the most original, unusual and interesting piece of prose writing of Russian emigre writing” (Simon Karlinsky). Octavo, original boards. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Translated from the Russian by Michael Scammell in collaboration with the author.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-152261

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The Gingham Dog.

Wilson, Lanford [Alan Schneider]

The Gingham Dog.

New York : Hill & Wang, 1969.

First edition of the play that marked Lanford Wilson’s Broadway debut. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth, top stain black. Association copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page to the director Alan Schneider, “To Alan, in thanks and appreciation for a great job on this playContinue reading "The Gingham Dog."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152237

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The Smile of the Lamb.

Grossman, David. [Sally Soames]

The Smile of the Lamb.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1991.

First edition in English of David Grossman’s debut novel The Smile of the Lamb. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to Sally Soames on the half-title page with two lines in Hebrew, “To Sally, for your friendship and your eyes – David Grossman 9/5/91 Mevasseret Zion.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames,Continue reading "The Smile of the Lamb."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-152263

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George Gershwin’s Song-Book.

Gershwin, George

George Gershwin’s Song-Book.

New York : Simon and Schuster Inc, 1932.

First edition of Gershwin’s classic songbook, with stunning full-page illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Quarto, original half-cloth, frontispiece photograph of Gershwin playing the piano taken by Maurice Goldberg, profusely illustrated by Constantin Alajalov. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jean King Good wishes, George Gershwin.” Very good in a goodContinue reading "George Gershwin’s Song-Book."

$5,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149432

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I Never Sang for My Father.

Anderson, Robert [Alan Schneider]

I Never Sang for My Father.

New York : Random House, 1968.

First edition of Robert Anderson’s autobiographical drama, later the basis for the Academy Award–nominated 1970 film. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, top stain blue, illustrated with black-and-white production photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Dear Alan, Thank you for guiding this one through theContinue reading "I Never Sang for My Father."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-152216

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Arnold Schoenberg’s Journey

Shawn, Allen [Charles Strouse]

Arnold Schoenberg’s Journey

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002.

First edition of this acclaimed portrait of the composer Arnold Schoenberg by composer and pianist Allen Shawn. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with music stanzas and black-and-white photographs. From the collection of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman. Over his 50-year career, Charles Strouse wrote theContinue reading "Arnold Schoenberg’s Journey"

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-152214

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The Tenth Man.

Chayefsky, Paddy. [Mark Brokaw]

The Tenth Man.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition of Chayefsky’s celebrated play. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs from the original production. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mark Brokaw on the front free endpaper to Charles Strouse, “Oct 30, 2002 ‘Marty’ Boston. Dear Charles, It’s been a glorious time. ‘You’ve brought me the music.’ I can’t thank you enough for all I’veContinue reading "The Tenth Man."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-152212

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The Caretaker and The Dumb Waiter.

Pinter, Harold. [Alan Schneider]

The Caretaker and The Dumb Waiter.

New York : Grove Press, 1961.

First edition, early printing of the first American edition of Pinter’s paired plays. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, an Evergreen Original. Alan Schneider’s working copy, annotated in his hand: the half-title is marked “Director’s Copy,” with his name, telephone exchanges, and Hastings-on-Hudson return address, “Please Return to: Alan Schneider,” and a penned directory of his productionContinue reading "The Caretaker and The Dumb Waiter."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-152208

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Drugstore Cowboy.

Fogle, James. [Matt Dillon]

Drugstore Cowboy.

New York : Delta Fiction/Dell Publishing, 1990.

First edition of James Fogle’s autobiographical novel. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by actor Matt Dillon on the half-title page. Illustrated on the covers with stills from Gus Van Sant’s celebrated 1989 film adaptation, in which Dillon starred as Bob Hughes, the magnetic ringleader of a crew of young addicts who fund their habitContinue reading "Drugstore Cowboy."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-152159

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Tarzan of the Apes.

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Tarzan of the Apes.

Chicago : A. C. McClurg & Co., 1914.

First edition, first printing of the first book in the author’s Tarzan series, the novel that introduced one of the most enduring characters in modern popular fiction, with “W. F. Hall Printing Co. / Chicago” in Old English type in two lines on the copyright page. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt lettering, engraved pictorialContinue reading "Tarzan of the Apes."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152062

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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Albee, Edward

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

New York : Atheneum, 1962.

First edition of Albee’s classic work, a remarkable association copy linking the play to its original Broadway production. Octavo, original cloth, in dust jacket. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the flyleaf in the year of publication to the director of the play’s premiere, Alan Schneider, “For, Alan, who is there when he isContinue reading "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152170

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Zalmen, or The Madness of God.

Wiesel, Elie. [Alan Schneider]

Zalmen, or The Madness of God.

New York : Random House, 1974.

First edition of Elie Wiesel’s only play. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author and his wife on the half-title page to the director of the play’s American premiere, “For Alan — who saw what we have seen — in friendship: Marion + Elie April 29, 1975.” Alan Schneider directed the AmericanContinue reading "Zalmen, or The Madness of God."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152202

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Anastasia.

Maurette, Marcelle; Bolton, Guy

Anastasia.

New York : Random House, 1955.

First edition of Guy Bolton’s English adaptation of Marcelle Maurette’s Anastasia. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to the director of the original Broadway production, “With great affection — and gratitude for his work in bringing this play alive from Guy October ’55″ beneath Alan Schneider’s ownershipContinue reading "Anastasia."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152201

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The Birthday Party and Other Plays.

Pinter, Harold. [Alan Schneider]

The Birthday Party and Other Plays.

London : Methuen & Co, 1960.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning playwright’s modern classic, director Alan Schneider’s own working copy, inscribed to him by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “September 1961 To Alan from Harold.” With Schneider’s ownership signature to the front free endpaper, “Alan Schneider June 1960”Continue reading "The Birthday Party and Other Plays."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152172

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A Texas Trilogy.

Jones, Preston. [Alan Schneider]

A Texas Trilogy.

New York : Hill and Wang, 1976.

First edition of Jones’s celebrated trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of the director Alan Schneider with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Alan Schneider directed the original play adaptation of A Texas Trilogy, staging its triumphant engagement at the Kennedy Center in the spring of 1976 and its Broadway premiere atContinue reading "A Texas Trilogy."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152186

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The Cherry Orchard.

Chekhov, Anton. [Alan Scheinder]

The Cherry Orchard.

New York : Theatre Arts Books, 1963.

Sir John Gielgud’s celebrated acting version of Chekhov’s final masterpiece, published in New York in 1963. Octavo, original pictorial boards. From the library of the director Alan Schneider with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Alan Schneider was among the foremost American directors of his generation and the great champion of the postwarContinue reading "The Cherry Orchard."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-152184

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The Lady From Dubuque.

Albee, Edward. [Alan Schneider]

The Lady From Dubuque.

New York : Atheneum, 1980.

First edition of Albee’s late play. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of the director Alan Schneider with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Schneider directed the play’s Broadway premiere at the Morosco Theatre in January 1980, starring Irene Worth, making this the director’s own copy of the work he carried to theContinue reading "The Lady From Dubuque."

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-152183

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A Delicate Balance.

Albee, Edward. [Alan Schneider]

A Delicate Balance.

New York : Atheneum, 1966.

First edition of Albee’s Pulitzer Prize–winning drama, a remarkable association copy linking the play to its original Broadway production. Octavo, original black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For Alan love, Edward 12.24. 66.” The recipient, Alan Schneider directed the premiere of A Delicate BalanceContinue reading "A Delicate Balance."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152178

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Waber, Bernard

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First edition, later printing of this classic work. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a drawing of a crocodile on the title page, “For Daniel Bernard Waber.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152176

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Tea Party and Other Plays.

Pinter, Harold [Alan Schneider]

Tea Party and Other Plays.

London : Methuen & Co Ltd, 1967.

First edition of Pinter’s collection of three plays originally written for television. Duodecimo, original cloth. A remarkable association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “May 67 To Alan With love Harold.” Additionally signed by its recipient, director Alan Schneider, on the front free endpaper. Alan Schneider (1917-1984),Continue reading "Tea Party and Other Plays."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152191

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Paddington At Work.

Bond, Michael

Paddington At Work.

London : Collins, 1966.

First edition of this early title in the author’s beloved Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Boldly signed by Michael Bond on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-152995

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You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running.

Anderson, Robert. [Alan Schneider]

You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running.

New York : Random House, 1967.

First edition of Robert Anderson’s quartet of one-act comedies, among the longest-running non-musical hits of the 1960s Broadway stage. Octavo, original half cloth, top stain orange, illustrated with production photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper to the director of its Broadway premiere, “Dear Alan,Continue reading "You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152158

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The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks and Democracy and Esther: Two Plays

Linney, Romulus [Alan Schneider]

The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks and Democracy and Esther: Two Plays

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973.

First edition of this collection of two plays by Romulus Linney. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Alan Schneider with many thanks and best wishes, Romulus Linney, New York, April 1973.” The recipient, Alan Schneider, was among the foremost AmericanContinue reading "The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks and Democracy and Esther: Two Plays"

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-152218

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Gone With the Wind Final Shooting Script.

Selznick, David O. [Margaret Mitchell]

Gone With the Wind Final Shooting Script.

Hollywood : Selznick International, 1939.

Rare final shooting script of the most celebrated film in Hollywood history, a remarkable presentation copy inscribed by producer David O. Selznick to his special effects chief Jack Cosgrove in the year of the film’s release. Quarto, bound for Selznick in contemporary custom red half morocco for presentation, with Cosgrove’s name stamped in gilt onContinue reading "Gone With the Wind Final Shooting Script."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152173

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Larry Bird Signed 1988 Sports Illustrated.

Bird, Larry

Larry Bird Signed 1988 Sports Illustrated.

New York : Time Inc, 1988.

March 1988 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by American basketball legend Larry Bird. Octavo, original wrappers with Larry Bird in his Celtics uniform on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Larry Bird in black felt tip on the front panel. This issue features an article on Bird by FrankContinue reading "Larry Bird Signed 1988 Sports Illustrated."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-152278

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This Boy’s Life.

Wolff, Tobias [Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire]

This Boy’s Life.

New York : Atlantic Monthly, 1988.

First edition of this “extraordinary memoir” (San Francisco Chronicle) basis for the film bearing the same name starring Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo Di Caprio and Tobey Maguire. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page and additionally signed by Academy Award-winning actors Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprioContinue reading "This Boy’s Life."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152022

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Up In The Air.

Kirm, Walter [George Clooney and Jason Reitman]

Up In The Air.

New York : Doubleday, 2001.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2009 film directed by Jason Reitman, starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, and Jason Bateman. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Walter Kirn and Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney, and director Jason Reitman. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Umi Kenyon. JacketContinue reading "Up In The Air."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152988

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Persepolis: The Story of A Childhood.

Satrapi, Marjane

Persepolis: The Story of A Childhood.

New York : Pantheon Books, 2003.

First edition of “the most original coming-of-age story from the Middle East yet” (People). Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Marjane Satropi on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine jacket. Jacket and binding design by Jean-Christophe Menu. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152994

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Persepolis 2: The Story of Return.

Satrapi, Marjane

Persepolis 2: The Story of Return.

New York : Pantheon Books, 2004.

First edition of “the most original coming-of-age story from the Middle East yet” (People). Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Marjane Satropi on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine jacket. Jacket design and binding by Jean-Christophe Menu.

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-152998

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Night.

Wiesel, Elie

Night.

New York : Hill and Wang, 1960.

First American edition, early printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Elie Wiesel on the front free endpaper. Foreword by Francois Mauriac. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Photograph of Wiesel by W. Wang.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152991

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Predator’s Gold.

Reeve, Philip

Predator’s Gold.

London : Scholastic Press, 2003.

First edition of the second volume in Philip Reeve’s award-winning Mortal Engines Quartet. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by Philip Reeve on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by David Frankland.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-152137

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Invitation to a Beheading.

Nabokov, Vladimir. [Dmitri Nabokov]

Invitation to a Beheading.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1957.

First edition of this “wonderful tour de force” (Gilbert Highet). Octavo, original half cloth, red topstain. Boldly signed by the translator Dmitri Nabokov on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Translated by Dmitri Nabokov.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-152989

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Henry Miller Original Watercolor Painting.

Miller, Henry

Henry Miller Original Watercolor Painting.

1969.

Rare original watercolor painting by American writer and artist Henry Miller. Signed and dated by the artist, “Henry Miller 8/69.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed, the entire piece measures 31 inches by 27 inches. To read Miller without his watercolors is to miss something essential. The two practices were never separate compartments ofContinue reading "Henry Miller Original Watercolor Painting."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-130551

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The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses; The Crossing; Cities of the Plain.

McCarthy, Cormac

The Border Trilogy: All the Pretty Horses; The Crossing; Cities of the Plain.

New York : Everyman's Library, 2008.

First Everyman’s Library edition, later printing of McCarthy’s classic trilogy, appearing here in one volume for the first time. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Mario Ettlinger. Jacket design by Barbara de Wilde. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152107

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The Night Trilogy: Night; Dawn; The Accident.

Wiesel, Elie

The Night Trilogy: Night; Dawn; The Accident.

New York : Hill and Wang, 2001.

First edition, first printing of the 2001 edition of this compilation of the author’s classic Night Trilogy. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Elie Wiesel on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152123

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The Great Gatsby.

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

The Great Gatsby.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925.

First edition, first state of Fitzgerald’s masterpiece with “chatter” p.60, “northern” p.119, “sick in tired” p.205, and “Union Street station” p.211. Octavo, original publisher’s dark green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In good condition with wear to the spine extremities, with a portion of the rear panel of the original first issue dustContinue reading "The Great Gatsby."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152064

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Breakfast At Tiffany’s. A Short Novel and Three Stories.

Capote, Truman

Breakfast At Tiffany’s. A Short Novel and Three Stories.

New York : Random House, 1958.

First edition of Capote’s seductive, wistful masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Truman Capote on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ismar David. A nice example.

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152102

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Blowin’ in the Wind.

Dylan, Bob; Illustrated by Jon J. Muth

Blowin’ in the Wind.

New York : Union Square Books, 2011.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work, bringing images to Dylan’s classic song. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout, includes a CD of Dylan’s original 1963 recording. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan and illustrator John J. Muth on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Plus a special note by renowned music columnistContinue reading "Blowin’ in the Wind."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152101

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Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Note Signed.

Doyle, Arthur Conan

Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Note Signed.

c. 1919.

Rare handwritten note signed by Arthur Conan Doyle concerning spiritualism. One page on plain paper, not date. The letter reads, “Such cases are unhappily not very rare. For this reason people should go into the literature of this subject before they practise it so that they may not be taken aback or compromise themselves byContinue reading "Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Note Signed."

$1,760.00

Item Number: RRB-152085

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Audubon: A Vision.

Warren, Robert Penn

Audubon: A Vision.

New York : Random House, 1969.

First edition of this original work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Richard Perry all the best Robert Penn Warren.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-146146

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

London : Bloomsbury, 2003.

First edition of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Fine in a fine dust jacket with light toning to the text block. Jacket design by Jason Cockcroft.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-152070

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Conan Doyle, Arthur

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

London : George Newnes, 1892.

First edition, first issue of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic work starring literature’s most famous detective with the misprint of “Violent Hunter” for “Violet Hunter” on page 317. Octavo, original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. With numerous in-text illustrations by Sidney Paget. In very good condition.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150680

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Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights.

Fleming, Ian [Cubby Broccoli]

Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1953-66.

First editions of each volume in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth-covered boards. Each volume in a first-issue dust jacket. Casino Royale is near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with chipping to the extremities including the crown of the spine and upper right corner of the frontContinue reading "Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights."

$150,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145438

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Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918.

Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918.

Doubleday, Page & Company : Garden City, New York, 1919.

The Autograph edition of the inclusive collection of Kipling’s poetry. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant morocco with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, wide gilt decorated borders and central gilt botanical vignette to the front and rear panels, full morocco doublures with wide giltContinue reading "Rudyard Kipling’s Verse: Inclusive Edition 1885-1918."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152081

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Cat’s Cradle.

Vonnegut, Kurt

Cat’s Cradle.

Norwalk, Connecticut : The Easton Press, 2000.

The Easton Press Collector’s edition of Vonnegut’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, silk-watered endleaves, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the limitation page. With the original Easton Press note about the book and author and Certificate of Authenticity laid in. In fine condition.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152080

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“I Was Tortured in a Pasadena Jailhouse!”

Fischer, Bobby

“I Was Tortured in a Pasadena Jailhouse!”

np : Published by Bobby Fischer, 1982.

First edition of Bobby Fischer’s notorious self-published pamphlet, a raw and unsettling account of his 1981 detention by the Pasadena police, among the strangest and most sought-after artifacts of the chess legend’s reclusive later years. Octavo, original pictorial stiff paper wrappers. In fine condition. Rare, one of the most coveted pieces of Fischer ephemera.

$425.00

Item Number: RRB-152067

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The Right Stuff.

Wolfe, Tom

The Right Stuff.

New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1979.

First edition of Wolfe’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with titles to the spine in silver. Boldly signed by Tom Wolfe on the second front free endpaper. Very good in a very good dust jacket with toning and rubbing. Jacket design by Kiyoshi Kanai.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-152105

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Into The Woods.

Sondheim, Stephen; James Lapine; Adapted and Illustrated by Hudson Talbott

Into The Woods.

New York : Crown Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this classic work, the basis for the Broadway musical and subsequent film. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Adapted and illustrated by Hudson Talbott.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-152145

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.

Carroll, Lewis [Alice Hargreaves]

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1932-1935.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s classic. Octavo, two volumes, bound in full leather with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and detailing to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, frontispiece and title page vignette, withContinue reading "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152054

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Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London : Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-152071

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The Cocktail Party.

Eliot, T.S

The Cocktail Party.

London : Faber and Faber Ltd, 1950.

First edition of the most popular of Eliot’s seven plays published during his lifetime. First issue with “here” for “her” on page 29, line 1. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "The Cocktail Party."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-152121

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Dolores Claiborne.

King, Stephen

Dolores Claiborne.

New York : Viking, 1993.

First edition of one of King’s most psychologically-driven novels. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152049

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