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    Illustrations of Smollett, Fielding and Goldsmith, in a Series of Forty-One Plates, Designed and Engraved by George Cruikshank.

    Cruikshank, George

    Illustrations of Smollett, Fielding and Goldsmith, in a Series of Forty-One Plates, Designed and Engraved by George Cruikshank.

    London: Charles Tilt, 1832.

    First edition of this collection of illustrations depicting iconic characters and scenes from the 18th-century novels of Tobias Smollett, Henry Fielding, and Oliver Goldsmith. Duodecimo, bound in the...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-151180
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    A Widow for One Year.

    Irving, John

    A Widow for One Year.

    New York: Alred A. Knopf, 1998.

    First Canadian edition of Irving’s powerful ninth novel. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ken With my appreciation John Irving....
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-137631
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    The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker.

    Webb, Charles [Richard Benjamin]

    The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker.

    Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1970.

    First edition of this novel, basis for the 1971 film starring Richard Benjamin and Joanna Shimkus, directed by Larry Turman. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by actor Richard Benjamin on the titl...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-143069
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    Mr. Sammler’s Planet.

    Bellow, Saul

    Mr. Sammler’s Planet.

    New York: The Viking Press, 1970.

    First edition of the author’s third and final National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Saul Bellow on the front free endpaper. Fine in a very good dust jacket. J...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-42977
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    Absalom, Absalom!

    Faulkner, William [Madeleine Albright]

    Absalom, Absalom!

    United States of America: Random House , 1951.

    Modern Libraray editon of this story that explores the themes of race, identity, and the burden of history. 18 mo, original publisher’s cloth. From the library of Madeleine K. Albright. Albright...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-149078
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    The Incarnation of Krishna Mulvaney.

    Kipling, Rudyard

    The Incarnation of Krishna Mulvaney.

    New York: Doubleday and McClure Company, 1899.

    First edition of Kipling’s classic short story which first appeared in Harper’s Short Stories in September 1890. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth. In fine condition. House in a...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-121608
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    Diary of a Bad Year.

    Coetzee, J.M

    Diary of a Bad Year.

    Melbourne: Text Publishing, 2007.

    First Australian edition of this groundbreaking novel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by J.M. Coetzee on the title page. Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover design by Chong.
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-131086
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    The Promise.

    Potok, Chaim

    The Promise.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969.

    First edition of the author’s sequel to The Chosen. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Hugh and Marilyn Nissenson,...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-79898
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    A Boy Called Christmas.

    Haig, Matt

    A Boy Called Christmas.

    London: Canongate, 2015.

    First edition of this modern Christmas classic. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Matt Haig on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rafaela Romaya. Illustr...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-125921
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    The Clocks.

    Christie, Agatha

    The Clocks.

    London: The Crime Club by Collins, 1963.

    First edition of this classic murder mystery. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Michael Harvey.
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-150710
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    The Gift.

    Nabokov, Vladimir

    The Gift.

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

    First edition 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...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-139302
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    Marry Me: A Romance.

    Updike, John. Illustrated by Barbara Fox [Erica Jong]

    Marry Me: A Romance.

    Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1976.

    First edition of “the gentlest book Updike has written” (Kirkus Reviews), privately printed exclusively for Members of the First Edition Society. Octavo, original publisher’s full le...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-142811
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    Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer 1943-1954.

    Millhauser, Steven

    Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer 1943-1954.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.

    First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Millhauser on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with the lightest of wear. Jacket design by Alice and Ma...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-885
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    Old-New Land [Altneuland].

    Herzl, Theodor

    Old-New Land [Altneuland].

    Haifa: Haifa Publishing Company, 1961.

    Second edition in English of Herzl’s classic work, by the founder of political Zionism. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Translated by Paula Arnold. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-68046
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    The Upstairs Room.

    Reiss, Johanna

    The Upstairs Room.

    New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1972.

    First edition, early printing of this poignant autobiographical novel that recounts the author’s experiences as a Jewish child. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on th...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-150561
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    A Piece of My Heart.

    Ford, Richard

    A Piece of My Heart.

    London: Collins Harvill, 1987.

    First English edition of Ford’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Richard Ford July 2. 1987 London.” F...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-124920
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    George Alfred Henty: The Story of An Active Life.

    Fenn, G. Manville. [George Alfred Henty]

    George Alfred Henty: The Story of An Active Life.

    London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1907.

    First edition of Fenn’s biography of highly popular 19th century novelist George Alfred Henty. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated with 11 plates including frontispiece portrai...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-122474
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    The Little Book About God.

    Ford, Lauren

    The Little Book About God.

    Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1934.

    First edition of this charming beautifully illustrated book. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed Lauren Ford on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-147713
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    A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine.

    McInerney, Jay

    A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

    First edition of this work by the award-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ruggero Cheers! Jay McInerney” and additi...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-149799
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    Blind Love and Other Stories.

    Pritchett, V.S

    Blind Love and Other Stories.

    London: Chatto & Windus, 1969.

    First edition of Pritchett’s collection of humorous short stories. Octavo, original light blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Rolland L. Comstock...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-121277
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    Hype & Glory.

    Goldman, William

    Hype & Glory.

    New York: Villard Books, 1990.

    First edition of this classic memoir by the author of The Princess Bride. Octavo original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication opposite the title page,...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-147475
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    Cat’s Eye.

    Atwood, Margaret

    Cat’s Eye.

    London: Bloomsbury, 1989.

    First edition of this “brilliant, three-dimensional mosaic… the story of Elaine’s childhood is so real and heartbreaking you want to stand up in your seat and cheer” (Boston Su...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-118434
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    Rocking the Boat.

    Vidal, Gore

    Rocking the Boat.

    New York : Little, Brown and Company, 1962.

    First edition of this collection of essays by the award-winning novelist. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “Valerie — with semi-fraternal best wishes...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-126579
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    Something of Rudyard Kipling and His Works [with] The Kipling Index.

    [Kipling, Rudyard]

    Something of Rudyard Kipling and His Works [with] The Kipling Index.

    London, Edinburgh, and Garden City: Various Publishers, 1914-1917.

    Rare collection of four first edition Kipling indexes. Small octavo, four volumes, original wrappers. Contains: The Kipling Index [London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1914], Something of Rudyard Kipli...
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    $300.00 Item Number: RRB-126447
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