Achebe, Chinua

Another Africa.

New York : Anchor Books/ Doubleday, 1998.

First edition of this work with essays and poems by Chinua Achebe. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Chinua Achebe on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Hubbard. Photographs by Robert Lyons.

Salgado, Sebastiao

The Children: Refugees and Migrants.

New York : Aperture, 2000.

First edition of this powerful photobook with over 100 portraits of children throughout the world. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Sebastiao Salgado on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Peter Bradford and Joshua Passe. Concept and design by Lelia Wanick Salgado.

Sante, Luc

No Smoking.

New York : Assouline Publishing, 2004.

First edition of this comical book regarding smoking. Octavo, original illustrated cardstock, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For John We may all have stopped smoking but we continue to burn. Luc Sante.” Fine in a fine slipcase, with the plastic packaging still present on the lower half ofContinue reading "No Smoking."

Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

Copeland, Sebastian; Foreword by Orlando Bloom

Antarctica: A Call to Action.

San Rafael, CA : Earth Aware, 2008.

First edition of the inspiring sequel to ‘Antarctica: The Global Warning.’ Oblong duodecimo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with breathtaking high-resolution photographs by Sebastian Copeland throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “January 2009 To Linda, Sebastian Copeland.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Author photograph by Orlando Bloom.

Goodall, Jane

Jane Goodall Signed Photograph.

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Full-color glossy photograph of Jane Goodall with a chimpanzee. Inscribed by Goodall in the lower right corner of the photograph, “For Bernd – Together we make a difference Jane Goodall.” In near fine condition. The photograph measures 7.5 inches by 5 inches.

Levitt, Helen; Essay by Francine Prose

Crosstown.

New York : Powerhouse, 2001.

First Edition of this handsome retrospective paying tribute the photographers work. Large quarto, original gray cloth with cover photographic plate, illustrated throughout. Signed by Helen Levitt on the title page. In near fine condition.

Truman, Harry S

Harry Truman Signed Photograph.

1966.

Photograph of  President Harry S. Truman having his arm raised at the 1947 Democratic National Convention. Inscribed by Truman, “To Joseph J. Fracelli, From Harry S. Truman, 12/7/66.” On the verso of the photograph bears a Harry S. Truman Library stamp. It measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In near fine condition.

Baldwin, James; Schapiro, Steve

The Fire Next Time.

Koln : Taschen, 2019.

First illustrated edition of one of the most influential works on race relations published in the twentieth century. Quarto, original boards, photographs by Steve Schapiro. In fine condition. Introduction by John Lewis. Boldly signed by Steve Schapiro on the title page.

Everest, Jr., Frank Kendall

Frank Kendall “Pete” Everest Signed Photograph.

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Signed photograph of Frank Kendall Everest, Jr. Inscribed on the photograph, “To my good friend Stu McLennan from– Frank K. ‘Pete’ Everest Jr.  Lt. Col. USAF,” showing the Bell X-2 rocket-powered aircraft. The photograph measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches.

Di Maggio, Joe [DiMaggio

Joe Di Maggio Signed Photograph.

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Large original color photograph of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Di Maggio. Boldly signed by Di Maggio in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.

Robeson, Paul

Paul Robeson Signed Photograph.

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Rare original matte headshot photograph of Paul Robeson looking into the camera. Boldly signed by Robeson diagonally at the lower right. In near fine condition. The piece measures 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches.

von Ehrenfried, Manfred

Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Signed Photograph.

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Rare original photograph of Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried. Boldly signed by him, Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Apollo A9-11B Suit.” The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. In fine condition.

King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

November 12, 1989.

Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror”, boldly signed by him. Octavo, one page manufactured by Kodak, glossy color photograph of Stephen King, boldly signed and dated by him in black felt tip, “Stephen King 11/12/89.” In near fine condition with a PSA authenticators sticker to the bottom corner. Accompanied by a Certificate ofContinue reading "Stephen King Signed Photograph."

Weegee

Weegee by Weegee: An Autobiography.

New York : Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.

First edition of the famed photographer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, humorously inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jerry Weegee, Words greatest photographer.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Watson, James D

James D. Watson Photograph Signed.

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Original black and white photograph of Nobel Prize-winning scientist James D. Watson holding a DNA model. Boldly signed by Watson in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 4 inches by 6 inches.

Truman, Harry S

Harry Truman Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of  President Harry S. Truman. Warmly inscribed by Harry S. Truman. In fine condition. Double matted and framed; the entire piece measures 11.5 inches 15 inches.

Indian Landmark Photograph Collection.

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Rare collection of black and white photographs taken by John Nort Hall an army photographer with the British military police stationed in India. 15 photographs measuring 8 inches by ten inches, the collection includes photographs of the Taj Mahal, temples, oxen bathing, and local people working and living. In near find condition.

Hemingway, Ernest

The Old Man and the Sea First Publication in Life Magazine.

New York : Time-Life Publications, 1952.

September 1, 1952 Life magazine volume 33, number 9 with a black and white portrait of Ernest Hemingway on the cover. The issue presented for the first time and in full Hemingway’s new novel The Old Man and the Sea in a twenty page spread. Ernest Hemingway maintained a close relationship with Life magazine, whichContinue reading "The Old Man and the Sea First Publication in Life Magazine."

Kagan, Elena

Elena Kagan Collection of Signed Photographs and Typed Letter Signed.

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A pair of original photographs of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The first photograph is of Kagan being sworn in and is signed by her in blue felt tip. The second is of Kagan signing documents and is inscribed by her, “All best wishes Elena Kagan.” Accompanied by a typed letter signed by her onContinue reading "Elena Kagan Collection of Signed Photographs and Typed Letter Signed."

Kleinrock, Leonard

Leonard Kleinrock Signed Photograph.

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Large format color photograph of American computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock with the ARPANET, the forerunner to the Internet. Inscribed by him, “To Kent, Leonard Kleinrock.” In fine condition.

Kleinrock, Leonard

Leonard Kleinrock Signed Photograph.

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Large format color photograph of American computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock with the ARPANET, the forerunner to the Internet. Inscribed by him, “To Kent, Leonard Kleinrock.” In fine condition.

Weegee

Weegee by Weegee: An Autobiography.

New York : Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.

First edition of the famed photographer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Frances Colley Weegee.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear.

Klich, Kent; Essay by Herta Muller

Children of Ceaucescu.

New York : Umbrage, 2001.

First edition of the photographer’s powerful collection of images taken after the reign of the Romanian dictator, Nicolae Ceaucescu. The aftermath is sobering, the pictures telling. Essay by Nobel Prize-winning author, Herta Muller. Signed and dated by the photographer, Kent Klich and also signed by Herta Muller. In fine condition, without a dust jacket asContinue reading "Children of Ceaucescu."