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Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island

Wells, H.G. [Christopher Priest]

Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1928.

First British edition of perhaps Wells’ most psychopathological work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition. Jacket design by noted war artist Sir William Orpen. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signatureContinue reading "Mr. Blettsworthy On Rampole Island."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-148952

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The Secret Places of the Heart

Wells, H.G [Christopher Priest]

The Secret Places of the Heart.

London : Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1922.

First edition of this psychological novel of human connection. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, ruling and detailing to the spine and front panel stamped in blind. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature toContinue reading "The Secret Places of the Heart."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148950

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The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems

Robinson, Edwin Arlington

The Children of the Night: A Book of Poems.

Boston : Richard G. Badger & Company, 1897.

First edition, one of only 500 copies of Robinson’s second collection of poems, including “Richard Cory”, “Reuben Bright”, and “Luke Havergal”. Duodecimo, original publisher’s floral cloth. In very good condition. Cover design by Mr. T.B. Hapgood, Jr.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-148934

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Countrymen of Bones

Butler, Robert Olen [John Updike]

Countrymen of Bones.

New York : Horizon Press, 1983.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to John Updike on the front free endpaper, “For John Updike 72000 more words from one of your biggest fans, Robert Olen Butler Sea Cliff, NY Oct 19,1983.” Also laid into this book is aContinue reading "Countrymen of Bones."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-4403

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Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Didion, Joan

Slouching Towards Bethlehem.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.

First edition of what many consider her magnum opus, signed by Didion and from the library of dust jacket designer Lawrence Ratzkin, with his note to the front panel, “Keep for Book design.” Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Joan Didion on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Slouching Towards Bethlehem."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150372

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La Mala Hora

Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

La Mala Hora.

Barcelona : Plaza & Janes, S.A. Editores, 1979.

Early printing of this classic novella written just before One Hundred Years of Solitude. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In near fine condition.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150387

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Nothing Last Forever

Thorp, Roderick

Nothing Last Forever.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1979.

First edition of this novel, basis for the classic film Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery,Continue reading "Nothing Last Forever."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150385

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Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In IV Books

Milton, John

Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes.

London : Printed by J.M. for John Starkey, 1671.

First edition, first issue of these epic poems, with the misprint “loah” on page 67 instead of “loth” in Paradise Regained. Octavo, bound in full contemporary speckled calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges marbled, engraved portrait frontispiece,Continue reading "Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148915

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The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale

Stern, Philip Van Doren

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale.

Philadelphia : David McKay Company, 1944.

First edition of this classic Christmas story, the basis for Frank Capra’s beloved movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Small octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Philip Van Doren Stern on the pre-half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear. Illustrated by Rafaello Busoni. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150376

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Jude the Obscure.

Hardy, Thomas; Agnes Miller Parker [Illustrator]

Jude the Obscure.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1969.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of the last completed novel by Hardy. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins andContinue reading "Jude the Obscure."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-148808

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Two Hours to Doom

Bryant, Peter [Peter George]

Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense.

London : T.V. Boardman & Company, 1958.

First edition of this work, basis for the classic Stanley Kubrick film Dr. Strangelove. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front endpaper, “For Joe, with all good wishes on your birthday. Peter Bryant (And you know who he is!).” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. First editions areContinue reading "Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense."

$5,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150395

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The Body in the Library

Christie, Agatha

The Body in the Library.

London : The Crime Club, 1942.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing. An exceptional example, uncommon in this condition.

$6,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150394

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The Complete Angler

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler: Or, Contemplative Man’s Recreation, being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, and Fishing.

London : Henry Washbourne, 1842.

The Washbourne edition of this classic of English literature, being a reprint of the 5th Major edition and including a facsimile reproduction of title page of the first edition of 1653. Octavo, bound in full contemporary mottled tree calf by Henry Sotheran with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartmentsContinue reading "The Complete Angler: Or, Contemplative Man’s Recreation, being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-ponds, Fish, and Fishing."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-149781

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Alice's: Adventures in Wonderland

Carroll, Lewis. Illustrated by Nicholas Parry

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

Market Drayton : The Tern Press, 1997-2001.

The Tern Press signed limited edition of Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s classic. Octavo, two volumes, original cloth-backed floral boards by Mary Parry with paper titles to the spines, illustrated with lithographs throughout. Boldly signed by illustrator Nicholas Parry and binder Mary Parry on the colophon page at the rear of volume one; also signed byContinue reading "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148912

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Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man.

Sassoon, Siegfried; Paul Hogarth [Illustrator]

Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1977.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of the first volume in Sassoon’s semi-autobiographical Sherston trilogy. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, title page vignette, illustrated with color lithographs. Boldly signed by illustrator PaulContinue reading "Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148810

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The Cruise of the Crown

Muir, John

The Cruise of the Corwin: Journal of the Arctic Expedition of 1881 in Search of De Long and the Jeannette.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1917.

First edition of Muir’s account of his expedition aboard the USS Corwin. Octavo, original cream green cloth, color pictorial cover label, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece, illustrated with plates from photographs and from sketches by Muir. Edited by William Frederic Badè. (Kimes 348 BAL 14775). In near fine condition, period ownership inscription to the pastedown.Continue reading "The Cruise of the Corwin: Journal of the Arctic Expedition of 1881 in Search of De Long and the Jeannette."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-114608-1

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

London : Bloomsbury, 1997.

First edition, third printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Signed by the illustrator Thomas Taylor with an original drawing of Harry Potter on the dedication page. At the time of the book’sContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148900

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The 48 Laws of Power

Greene, Robert

The Laws of Human Nature.

New York : Viking, 2018.

First edition, later printing of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Robert Greene on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-150340

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Spartacus.

Fast, Howard

Spartacus.

New York : Published by the Author, 1951.

First edition of this work, basis for the classic 1960 film starring Kirk Douglas. Boldly signed by Howard Fast on a page bound-in. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel,Continue reading "Spartacus."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150338

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Memoirs of an Infantry Officer.

Sassoon, Siegfried; Paul Hogarth [Illustrator]

Memoirs of an Infantry Officer.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1981.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of the second volume in Sassoon’s semi-autobiographical Sherston trilogy. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated with color plates. Boldly signed by illustrator Paul HogarthContinue reading "Memoirs of an Infantry Officer."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148811

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Twice-Told Tales.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Twice-Told Tales.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1966.

The Heritage Press edition of Hawthorne’s first major collection of short fiction. Royal octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, with color illustrations. In fine condition. Selected and introduced by Wallace Stegner. Illustrated by ValentiContinue reading "Twice-Told Tales."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-148795

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Babbitt

Lewis, Sinclair

Babbitt.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922.

First edition, first issue of this famous satirical work, with “Purdy” for “Lyte” on Page 49 line 4 & “my” on line 5. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on a page bound in, “To Claire Flynn with the affection of Grace & Sinclair Lewis.” Octavo, bound in full morocco by the HarcourtContinue reading "Babbitt."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148120

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The Moon is Down

Steinbeck, John

The Moon Is Down.

New York : The Viking Press, 1942.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work. Octavo, original blue cloth. The first edition has a large period between “talk” and “this” on page 112, line 11. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Ownership plate to the front free endpaper.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148828

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Black Ivory

Collins, Norman

Black Ivory.

London : Collins, 1948.

First edition of this historical novel of Britain’s imperial past. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, original cartographic endpapers bound in, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations. In fine condition.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148875

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