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James, Henry

The Outcry.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911.

First American edition, published simultaneously with the British edition of James’ final novel. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition, bookplate, library markings in pen to the first three pages. A very sharp example.

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-80037
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Tagore, Rabindranath

Rabindranath Tagore Signed Photograph.

1921.

Photograph of Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore. Signed and dated on the photograph, “Rabindranath Tagore Jul. 22, 1921.” Double-matted and framed. The photograph measures 3.5 inches by 5 inches. The entire piece measures 13.5 inches by 18.25 inches. Photographs signed by Tagore rare.

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-33058
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Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan

The Yearling.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and wear, bookplate to the front pastedown.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-53043
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Kerouac, Jack

On The Road.

New York : Viking Press, 1957.

First edition. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with just a touch or rubbing. The nicest copy we have seen or handled.

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$16,000.00
Item Number: RRB-4006
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James, Henry

Views and Reviews: Now First Collected.

Boston : The Ball Publishing Company, 1908.

First edition of this series of literary essays written in James’ earlier style. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine, gilt topstain. Introduction by Le Roy Phillips. In near fine condition. A very bright example.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-78043
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James, Henry

The Real Thing.

New York and London : Macmillan & Co, 1893.

First edition, second issue of one of James’ neatest tales. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities, small tear to the front free endpaper.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-78041
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Schreiner, Olive [as Ralph Iron]

The Story of an African Farm: A Novel.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1883.

First edition of this highspot of African literature. Octavo, original olive cloth, 2 volumes. Published under the pseudonym ‘Ralph Iron’. The entire printing of this first edition has been estimated to be about 300 copies. and most were destined to libraries. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, especially in the original cloth.

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$8,500.00
Item Number: RRB-30040
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Disney, Walt; Brown, Margaret Wise

Little Pig’s Picnic and Other Stories.

Boston : D.C. Heath and Company, 1939.

First edition of this collection of stories. Octavo, original illustrated cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by Walt Disney on the half-title page. Illustrated throughout by the Walt Disney Studio. Story by Margaret Wise Brown. In very good condition with some rubbing to the extremities. Rare and desirable signed by Walt Disney.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-30060
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Drury, Allen

Advise and Consent: A Novel of Washington Politics.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1959.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Senator Clark with best regards Allen Drury.” The recipient Joseph S. Clark, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States SenatorContinue reading "Advise and Consent: A Novel of Washington Politics."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-29018
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Gaines, Ernest J

Catherine Carmier.

New York : Atheneum , 1964.

First edition of Gaines’ first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the title page with the added words, “When Brother got out of the car, the two Cajuns sitting on the porch turned to look at him. Ernest J. Gaines.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch ofContinue reading "Catherine Carmier."

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$1,150.00
Item Number: RRB-29006
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Raskin, Ellen

Figgs and Phantoms.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1974.

First edition of the author’s Newbery Honor book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ethel & Paul many, many thanks for all your kind words Ellen Raskin.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-29005
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Gardner, John

Icebreaker.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1983.

First edition of the third novel by John Gardner featuring Ian Fleming’s secret agent, James Bond. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Gardner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-28009
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Gardner, John

For Special Services.

London : Jonathan Cape and Hodder and Stoughton, 1982.

First edition of this Bond novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket painting and design by Bill Botten.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-28021
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Carroll, Lewis (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)

The Game of Logic.

London : MacMillan and Co, 1887.

First trade edition of Lewis Carroll’s game, with scarce original card and several original markers. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Lewis Carroll to his nephew, on the half-title in purple ink in the year of publication, “Bertram J. Collingwood with the Author’s love Mar. 87.” The volume contains the original envelope containingContinue reading "The Game of Logic."

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$7,200.00
Item Number: RRB-26048
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Kundera, Milan

The Festival of Insignificance: A Novel.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 2015.

First edition of Kundera’s eleventh fictional work. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed and dated by Milan Kundera in the the year of publication. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Linda Asher.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-26003
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Vidal, Gore

The City and the Pillar.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1948.

First edition of this landmark novel. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by the author on the title page. Fine in a bright near fine dust jacket with two small chips to the crown but does not show the fading endemic to the spine panel. A very sharp example.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-25087
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Grass, Gunter

The Tin Drum.

London : Secker and Warburg, 1962.

First British edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed and dated in 1986 by Gunter Grass on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. With a signed letter from Gunter Grass’ secretary. Translated by Ralph Manheim. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box madeContinue reading "The Tin Drum."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-25016
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Greene, Graham

The Lost Childhood and Other Essays.

London : Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1951.

First edition of this collection of essays by Graham Greene, two of its four parts, Personal Prologue and Personal Postscript, comprise seven invaluable pieces of autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer Norman Douglas on the front free endpaper, “Dear Norman This with my love. Thank you so muchContinue reading "The Lost Childhood and Other Essays."

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$6,200.00
Item Number: RRB-23055
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Greene, Graham

The End of the Affair.

London : William Heinemann, 1951.

First edition of the Graham Greene novel William Faulkner called, “one of the best, most true and moving novels of my time, in anybody’s language.” Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Jerry Shestack from Graham Greene.” The recipient Jerry Shestack was a distinguished American Jurist, President of theContinue reading "The End of the Affair."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-23054
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Tagore, Rabindranath

Creative Unity.

London : MacMillan & Company , 1925.

First edition, later printing. Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “Rabindranath Tagore Feb. 26, 1932.” In very good condition with some wear to the extremities and to the side front panel. Books signed by Tagore are rare.

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-22096
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Trilling, Lionel

The Liberal Imagination: Essays on Literature and Society.

New York : The Viking Press, 1950.

First edition of one of the influential works of criticism published in the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To Sue and George in friendship and regard Lionel March 1950.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Hallock.

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$550.00
Item Number: RRB-22071
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Calvino, Italo

Difficult Loves.

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1984.

First edition of this classic collection of short stories by Calvino. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Italo Calvino on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Louise Fili. Translated from the Italian by William Weaver, Archibald Colquhoun and Peggy Wright.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-22051
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Mitchell, Margaret

Margaret Mitchell Signed Letters.

1941-42.

Two letters signed in full by Margaret Mitchell, author on the classic Gone With the Wind. Both letters addressed to Rear Admiral Edward J. Marquart and his wife, one dated December 26, 1941, the other December 19, 1942, each with their original envelopes; both letters refer to the commissioning of the U.S.S. Atlanta.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-21082
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Steinbeck, John

The Pearl.

New York : The Viking Press, 1947.

First edition of this classic story of simplicity, based on a Mexican folk tale. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Bob Kriendler with best wishes John Steinbeck.” The recipient was the owner of the legendary New York City landmark restaurant and speakeasy ”21”. Steinbeck was a frequentContinue reading "The Pearl."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-21019
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