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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.
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Parisiis : Ex officina Prigentii Caluarini ad Geminas Cyppas in Clauso Brunello, 1542.
Rare 16th century French printing of Aristotle’s pioneering work on zoology which had a powerful influence on zoology for over two thousand years. Octavo, bound in full polished calf, engraved title pages. Rebacked. In very good condition.
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New York : Collier Books, 1993.
First Collier Books edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by the author on the title page, “Love Elisabeth K. Ross.” In fine condition. Uncommon signed.
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London : Oxford University Press, 1939.
First edition of this collection of arguments on the subjective and objective positions of writings, with C.S. Lewis arguing the latter. Presentation copy, inscribed by C.S. Lewis on the front free endpaper, “R.W. Fletcher from C.S.L. March 20th 1940.” In near fine condition. Exceedingly rare signed and inscribed by Lewis.
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.
First edition of the author’s nine-step plan for success. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Bill, Congratulations on all that you do – Keep making it happen and thanks for your support! Best wishes Stedman.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, andContinue reading "You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success."
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New York : Bantam Books, 1988.
First edition of the sequel to the author’s classic guide to success. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Kay Love! Og Mandino.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by One Plus One.
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London : The Brotherhood Publishing Co, 1897.
First edition of Tchertkoff’s work on the persecution of the Doukhobors. Octavo, original wrappers. In good condition.
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London : Printed for Thomas Taylor, By R. Wilks, Chancery-Lane, 1804.
First edition of the first complete English translation of the works of Plato. Quarto, five volumes bound in full pebbled cloth retaining contemporary black morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, half-titles, engraved frontispiece to volume I. In the words of the Prometheus Trust, “Taylor’s Works of Plato, has two outstanding features which make it anContinue reading "The Works of Plato, Viz. His Fifty-Five Dialogues, and Twelve Epistles, Translated From the Greek; Nine of the Dialogues by the Late Floyer Sydenham, and the Remainder by Thomas Taylor: With Occasional Annotations on the Nine Dialogues Translated by Sydenham, and Copious Notes, by the Latter Translator."
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London : Oxford University Press, 1939.
First edition of one of Lewis’ earliest and most substantial books of essays. Octavo, original cloth, top edge black. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Read more![The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. To Which is Prefixed a Dissertation on the Chinese Language and Character. [The Analects of Confucius].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/rrb-131224.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. To Which is Prefixed a Dissertation on the Chinese Language and Character. [The Analects of Confucius].")
Serampore : Printed at the Mission Press, 1809.
First English translation of the Analects of Confucius complete with the rare Dissertation on the Chinese Language and Character, here bound in a separate volume. Quarto, two volumes bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, illustrated with 2 foldingContinue reading "The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. To Which is Prefixed a Dissertation on the Chinese Language and Character. [The Analects of Confucius]."
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Oxford : The Clarendon Press, 1871.
First edition of Jowett’s complete translation of the Dialogues which succeeded in making Plato an English classic. Octavo, four volumes, bound in three quarters vellum over suede-covered boards, gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. In near fine condition, bookplate. A rare and attractive set.
Read more![Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Politie. [Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rrb-130372.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Politie. [Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity].")
London : Printed by William Standbye, [1622].
Early printing of this important work by the influential English theologian. Quarto, quarter morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in seven compartments within raised bands, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, engraved title, divisional titles, and woodcut initials. In very good condition. Bookplate and period ownership inscription. Rare.
Read more![Gai Iuli Caesaris Commentarii Rerum in Gallia Gestarum VII Accedita a Uli Hirti Commentarivs. [Seven Commentaries on the Gallic War by Gaius Julius Caesar, with an Additional Commentary by Aulus Hirtius].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RRB-148857.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "Gai Iuli Caesaris Commentarii Rerum in Gallia Gestarum VII Accedita a Uli Hirti Commentarivs. [Seven Commentaries on the Gallic War by Gaius Julius Caesar, with an Additional Commentary by Aulus Hirtius].")
London : Philip Lee Warner Publisher to The Medici Society, 1914.
The Medici Society limited edition of this seminal firsthand account of Rome’s conquest of Gaul. Octavo, bound in full vellum with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, green silk ribbon ties, fully written in latin, and printed on handmade Riccardi Paper. One of 525 numbered paper copies, this is number 196. In nearContinue reading "Gai Iuli Caesaris Commentarii Rerum in Gallia Gestarum VII Accedita a Uli Hirti Commentarivs. [Seven Commentaries on the Gallic War by Gaius Julius Caesar, with an Additional Commentary by Aulus Hirtius]."
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New York : Prentice-Hall, 1952.
First edition of Norman Vincent Peale’s enduring classic. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Norman Vincent Peale on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. First printings are uncommon, especially signed.
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New York : Harper's Magazine Press, 1974.
First edition, early printing of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original brown cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by Annie Dillard on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Sheila Berger. Line drawing by Annie Dillard.
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New York : The Free Press, 1986.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by John Kotter on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sam Salant.
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New York : Foundation For Christian Living, 1956.
Early printing of Norman Vincent Peale’s enduring classic. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Dr. Richard Shaw who with his great skill demonstrated the ideas in the book- Norman Vincent Peale 10/6/89.” In near fine condition.
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London : Adam Islip, 1598.
Rare first edition in English of one of the world’s most important and influential political texts, “the most valuable work on that branch of philosophy that has descended to us from antiquity.” Small folio, bound in full leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels. In near fine condition, bookplate, smallContinue reading "Politiques, or Discourses of Government."
Read more![Realms of Being. [The Realm of Essence, The Realm of Matter, The Realm of Truth].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rrb-130543.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "Realms of Being. [The Realm of Essence, The Realm of Matter, The Realm of Truth].")
London : Constable, 1928-37.
First editions of the first three volumes of the author’s classic work. Octavo, 3 volumes. Each volume is signed by George Santayana on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.
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New York : Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Inc, 1964.
Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by both Bill and Lois Wilson on the front free endpaper, “From Lois B. Wilson, all good wishes” and “Yours, Bill.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by both Bill and Lois Wilson.
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New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1968.
First edition, early printing of the papers of this business pioneer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Dr. George Rich With appreciation and all good wishes David Sarnoff 68.” Very good in a very good dust jacket.
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Chicago : University of Chicago, 1944.
First edition of one of the most influential and popular expositions of classical liberalism. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. Allan T. Preyer at the Luncheon of the ‘Ad ‘ Club New York April 11, 1945 with cordial regards of F. A. Hayek.” Near fineContinue reading "The Road to Serfdom."
Read more![From Death-Camp To Existentialism [Man’s Search For Meaning].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rrb-130637.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "From Death-Camp To Existentialism [Man's Search For Meaning].")
Boston : Beacon Press, 1959.
First edition in English of Frankl’s classic work, which was later titled Man’s Search For Meaning in 1962. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Viktor Frankl on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Translated by Ilse Lasch. Preface by Gordon Allport. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. SignedContinue reading "From Death-Camp To Existentialism [Man’s Search For Meaning]."
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New York : The Philosophical Library, 1946.
First edition of one of the most important spiritual books of the twentieth century, Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Preface by Walter Evans-Wentz. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.
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