Schweitzer, Albert

Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph.

1953.

Rare photograph of Albert Schweitzer in Lambaréné. Black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer being guided down Gabon’s Ogooué River, inscribed by him on the lower border in fountain pen, “A monsieur Jerome Liplain, avec mes bonnes pensáes, Albert Schweitzer. Lambarene le 19 Mars 1953, En pirogue sur l’Ogooue.” Schweitzer’s philosophy was expressed in manyContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph."

Collins, Michael

Michael Collins Signed Saturn V First Stage Separation Oversized Photograph.

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Oversized photograph of a Saturn V S-IC first stage separation, boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins, “Michael Collins Apollo XI CMP.” The Apollo 11 first stage separation occurred at an altitude of about 38 miles, some 55 miles downrange from Cape Kennedy. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 20 inches byContinue reading "Michael Collins Signed Saturn V First Stage Separation Oversized Photograph."

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

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Limited edition panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California. Glossy color 14.5 inch by 5 inch panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California, numbered 96/250, boldly signed on the border by Ronald Reagan, and by the photographer, Tom Lamb. In fine condition. Handsomely double-matted and framed.Continue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

Lowell, Thomas. [W.E.B. Dubois; David Lloyd George]

Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1933.

Early printing of the definitive biography of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs and paintings by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper by W.E.B. Dubois to British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, “Many Happy Returns to ‘Lloyd George’ Nov. 5th 1933 from W.E.B.” W.E.B. Dubois wrote thatContinue reading "Rolling Stone: The Life and Adventures of Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore."

Beard, Peter

Peter Beard: Fifty Years of Portraits.

Sante Fe, NM : Arena Editions, 1999.

First edition of this classic monograph. Quarto, original leatherette cover. illustrated throughout. Elaborately signed and inscribed by Peter Beard in the year of publication, with his left hand imprint added. In fine condition, bookplate opposite the inscription. Preface by Peter T. Tunney and with an introduction by David Fahey. Essay by Anthony Haden-Guest.

Hare, Chauncey

Interior America.

New York : Aperture, 1978.

First edition of this classic work. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Very best wishes Chauncey Hare.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

Kranz, Eugene and Seymour Liebergot

Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph.

April 13, 1970.

Signed photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module. Satin-finish photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module, boldly signed in gold felt tip by NASA’s heroic mission controllers Eugene Kranz, “Eugene F. Kranz, ‘Flight,'” and Seymour Liebergot, “‘Flight… we’d better think about gettin’ in the LM.’ 4/13/70, Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In fine condition.Continue reading "Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph."

Stafford, Tom; Wally Schirra; James Lovell; Frank Borman

Tom Stafford, Wally Schirra, James Lovell, and Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

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Rare photograph of the Gemini 6 and 7 rendezvous. Color, satin-finish photograph of the Gemini 6 and 7 rendezvous, boldly signed in blue and black felt tip by the Gemini 6 and 7 crews: “Photo by Tom Stafford,” “Wally Schirra,” “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman.” In fine condition. The piece measures 14 inches by 11 inches.

Borman, Frank; James Lovell; William [Bill Anders]; Alan Bean

Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders Photograph Signed to Alan Bean.

December 1968.

Photograph of the iconic Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ given to Alan Bean and his family upon Apollo 8’s return. Glossy color photograph of the Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ inscribed in black felt tip by Bill Anders, “To the Ragsdales, A Beautiful View of Our Home, Bill Anders,” signed on the mount by the entire Apollo 8 crew, additionally signedContinue reading "Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders Photograph Signed to Alan Bean."

Four Volume Collection of Legendary Panerai Watches.

Milan : Arti Grafiche Color Black, 1998-2003.

Limited first editions of these extravagant photographic timelines of Panerai watches. Oblong duodecimo, original boards, generously illustrated with luminous photographs of Panerai watches and the people involved in their creation, diagrams of their designs, and pictures of other engineering exploits undertaken by the company, the collection includes a first edition of ‘Legendary Watches’ (Novate: ArtiContinue reading "Four Volume Collection of Legendary Panerai Watches."

Kennedy, Jacqueline; Caroline Bouvier Kennedy; John F. Kennedy Jr

Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Photograph.

c. 1968.

Rare original color photograph of Jacqueline Kennedy with her children Caroline and John, Jr., inscribed by her on the mount, “For Billie Jean – with much love from us all Jacqueline Kennedy.” Additionally signed by the young Kennedy children, “Caroline” and “John.” Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to daughter Caroline on November 27, 1957. At theContinue reading "Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Photograph."

Adams, Marcus; [Queen Elizabeth II]

Young Queen Elizabeth Signed Photograph.

1935.

Queen Elizabeth II childhood portrait photograph print. Rare signed photographic print of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of nine, before the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936, when her father was still the Duke of York, photographed by Marcus Adams, the first to ever take official photographs of Princess Elizabeth and her motherContinue reading "Young Queen Elizabeth Signed Photograph."

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa Signed Photograph.

1984.

Color photograph portrait of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer boldly inscribed, “God bless you M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 12.5 inches.

Wharton, Edith

Edith Wharton Signature.

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Framed signature of the American novelist who wrote the Pulitzer prize-winning ‘The Age of Innocence.’ Large 1.25 inch by 3.5 inch clipped signature of “Edith Wharton.” Framed with a black and white photograph of the author. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 11.1 inches by 15.9 inches.

The Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Glossy color photograph of a bust portrait of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in scarlet monk’s robes, boldly signed by him. In very good condition with light creasing to the corner and a moderate crease across the center. The piece measures 7 inches by 5 inches.

Cunningham, Walter

Walter Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Rendezvous Photograph.

October, 1968.

Large format photograph of the Saturn IVB module, which was being used to simulate docking maneuvers in orbit during the Apollo 7 mission. Color photograph of the Saturn IVB module. Lengthily inscribed in gold felt tip by Walter Cunningham, “Docking target during rendezvous Walt Cunningham Apollo 7 LMP October 1968.” In fine condition. The piece measuresContinue reading "Walter Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Rendezvous Photograph."

King Charles III, Former Prince of Wales

King Charles III Signed Photograph.

2001.

Photograph of King Charles III as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff. Framed glossy color photograph of King Charles as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff, signed and dated by him “Charles 2001.” In fine condition. The piece measures 11.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc, 1992.

Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror,” with Clovis, the feline hero of ‘Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers,’ a 1992 Columbia Pictures release featuring Brian Krause, Alice Krige, and Madchen Amick as the main cast. Glossy black and white photograph of Stephen King petting Clovis, boldly signed in blue felt tip by Stephen King. In nearContinue reading "Stephen King Signed Photograph."

Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Charles Conrad, Jr; Alan L. Bean; Alan Shepard; Edgar Mitchell; Dave Scott; Jim Irwin; John Young; Charlie Duke; Jack Schmitt; Gene Cernan

Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs.

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Complete set of 12 photographs of the Apollo Moonwalkers. Set of 12 photographs, all of which are official NASA lithographs with the exception of the Alan Shepard photo. Each is individually signed in ink or felt tip as follows, “Neil Armstrong,” “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Alan L. Bean,”Continue reading "Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs."

Abbott, Berenice

Changing New York.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1939.

First edition stated on copyright page of this classic work. Quarto, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.Continue reading "Changing New York."

Mitchell, Edgar

Edgar Mitchell Signed Apollo 14 Landing Site Oversized Photograph.

February 1971.

Poster-sized photograph of Edgar Mitchell standing on the lunar surface of the Fra Mauro formation, the future landing site of the Apollo 14 mission. Color photograph of Edgar Mitchell standing at the Apollo 14 landing site. Boldly signed in blue felt tip by Edgar Mitchell, “Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14 LPM Fra Mauro Base Feb 1971.” In near fineContinue reading "Edgar Mitchell Signed Apollo 14 Landing Site Oversized Photograph."

Nachtwey, James; Introduction by Robert Stone

Deeds of War.

New York : Thames & Hudson, 1989.

First edition of the photojournalist’s first book of images taken from 1981-1988. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer on the half-title page, “Leonard Many thanks for the show. Keep up the good work. Best Wishes, James Nachtwey.” Introduction by Robert Stone. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Duke, Charlie [Neil Armstrong]

Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon.

July 20, 1969.

Large photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Color photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon. Lengthily inscribed in gold felt tip by Capsule Communicator Charlie Duke, “Commander Neil A. Armstrong Lunar Surface EVA Charlie Duke Apollo 11 CAPCOM 20 July 1969.” In near fine condition. The piece measures 16Continue reading "Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon."

Haise, Fred

Fred Haise Signed Apollo 13 Module Oversized Photograph.

April 14, 1970.

Oversized photograph of the Apollo 13 Module. Black and white photograph of the Apollo 13 Module. Lenghthily signed by Fred Haise with a quote from his conversation with Capsule Communicator Jack Lousma. The full inscription reads, “Okay. Right now Houston, the voltage is- is looking good, and we had a pretty large bang associated withContinue reading "Fred Haise Signed Apollo 13 Module Oversized Photograph."

Abbott, Berenice

Changing New York.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1939.

First edition stated on copyright page; first issue with blue topstain of Abbott’s landmark work on New York. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with 97 halftone plates that display “the historical importance of the documentary mode… its power as a medium of personal expression” (Parr & Badger). Text by Elizabeth McCausland. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer in the yearContinue reading "Changing New York."

Warhol, Andy

Andy Warhol’s Exposures.

New York : Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.

First edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Andy Warhol on the half-title, who has added a drawing of a heart and his initials below, “To Alice Love Andy Warhol.” Warhol has also signed the dust jacket. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A uniqueContinue reading "Andy Warhol’s Exposures."

Chaplin, Charlie

Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph.

1914.

Rare original sepia-toned photograph of a young Charlie Chaplin, signed, “With Love Charles Aug 26th 14.” Signed along the left edge in white, “Witzel L.A.” for the photographer Albert Witzel. Framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 7 inches. Rare and desirable.

Diana, Princess of Wales; King Charles III

Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card.

1983.

Royal 1983 Christmas card bearing two royal seals and an original color photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and the young Princes William. Signed by Prince Charles (King Charles III), “from Charles and” signed by Princess Diana, “Diana.” In near fine condition.

Patton, George S

George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

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Rare black-and-white photograph of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, inscribed by him to General Royal B. Lord. Black-and-white matte-finish photograph of Lieutenant General Patton in his military uniform. Inscribed by Patton on the lower portion of the photograph, “To Gen. R.B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.”Continue reading "George S. Patton Signed Photograph."

Frank, Robert; Introduction by Jack Kerouac

The Americans.

New York : Grove Press, 1959.

First edition of the photographer’s masterpiece with 83 black-and-white full-page photogravures. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Introduction by Jack Kerouac.

Aarons, Slim

A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition of Slim Aarons’ masterpiece, a portrait of the glamour, luxury and exclusivity of the elite during the 1950s and 60s which remains without peer to this day. Folio, original blue cloth, profusely illustrated with photographs by Slim Aarons, many full-page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Bookplate of Joyce Allen to theContinue reading "A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life."

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader

State Dinner In Honor Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

1996.

Signed Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Lotos Club menu for a State Dinner held in her honor on May 14, 1996, featuring a reproduction of the oil-on-canvas portrait of her by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Additionally signed by Everett Raymond Kinstler and her husband Martin Ginsburg. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 9.75 inches. InContinue reading "State Dinner In Honor Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg."

McCullin, Donald

The Destruction Business.

London : Open Gate Books, 1971.

First edition of this classic work. Small quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. In good condition.

Ono, Yoko; Introduction by John Lennon

Grapefruit.

London : Sphere Books Limited, 1971.

First Sphere edition of Ono’s seminal piece of conceptual art. 12mo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the front free endpaper. The uncommon Sphere edition of Ono’s Grapefruit  integrates the ‘cheeky’ subject matter of her 1966 short film Bottoms. Rare and highly sought-after signed by both Ono and Lennon.

[King, Stephen]

Prism: Stephen King 1969 University of Maine Yearbook.

Bangor, Maine : University of Maine/Prism, 1969.

1969 University of Maine Yearbook featuring several photographs of Stephen King as an undergraduate. Quarto, original publisher’s half cloth over illustrated boards, illustrated with black and white photographs including a large photograph of King protesting the Vietnam War on page 70. In very good condition.

O'Neill, Terry [David Bowie]

David Bowie: A Photographic Memoir. Through the Lens of Terry O’Neill. [Bowie by O’Neill].

Dublin and St. Albans : Iconic Images and Red Engine Media Ltd, 2016.

First edition of Terry O’Neill’s stunning photographic tribute to one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, David Bowie. Folio, original cloth with onlay bas-relief portrait of Bowie to the front panel, images by Terry O’Neill. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer on the front free endpaper, “I hope you enjoy this tribute toContinue reading "David Bowie: A Photographic Memoir. Through the Lens of Terry O’Neill. [Bowie by O’Neill]."

[Cunningham, Walter]

Walt Cunningham Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in Space Signed Photograph.

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Rare large format glossy photograph of the historic Apollo 7/S-IVB rendezvous in space signed by Apollo 7 Pilot Walter Cunningham, “S-IVB stage during rendezvous, Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7 Pilot, October 11-22, 1968.” In near fine condition. The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches.

[Rackham, Arthur]

Little Folks: A Magazine For Young People.

London : Cassell and Company Limited, 1899.

Finley bound collection in book form of stories and poems from Little Folks Magazine, featuring Arthur “Rackham’s 1st printed colour plate” (Riall, p. 212), Up a Tree, used as the frontispiece. Quarto, Vol. II, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated with numerous full page and in-text illustrationsContinue reading "Little Folks: A Magazine For Young People."

King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror”, boldly signed by him. Placed on cardstock. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 11 inches.

Beaton, Cecil

Cecil Beaton’s Fair Lady.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1964.

First edition of Beaton’s Fair Lady, a witty compilation of his personal diary entries recorded while managing the costume and set design of the 1957 Warner Brothers film starring Audrey Hepburn. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Elaine and Arthur Cohen my favoriteContinue reading "Cecil Beaton’s Fair Lady."

Lee, Robert E

Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

Lexington, Va : Boude & Miley, [1869].

Rare Reconstruction era carte-de-visite portrait of former Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee in civilian attire, boldly signed “RE Lee.” The carte-de-visite measures 2.5 inches by 4 inches with Boude & Miley’s imprint on the verso. This striking postwar portrait of Lee was captured by photographer Michael Miley of Lexington, Virginia in 1869, perhaps lessContinue reading "Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite."

Patton, George

General George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

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Rare original gelatin silver print photograph of General George Patton in military uniform, signed by him, “G S Patton Jr.” From the collection of Colonel Nicholas Campanole, Patton’s Assistant Chief of Staff, with a collection of typed letters and postcards addressed to him. Colonel Nicholas Campanole was aide to Gen. John J. Pershing during theContinue reading "General George S. Patton Signed Photograph."

Clark, Jim

Jim Clark Signed Photograph.

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Original photograph of Formula One racing legend Jim Clark, boldly signed by him on the front, “With Best Wishes Jim Clark. From the collection of BRDC chairman and racing driver Peter Stubberfield. In near fine condition. The image measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches.

Chapman, Colin

Colin Chapman Signed Lotus Photograph.

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Photograph depicting the Gold Leaf Team Lotus transporter in the paddock of the 1968 German GP, boldly signed by Colin Chapman. Team principal Colin Chapman can be seen speaking to Keith Duckworth and Emerson’s 49B is on axle stands in the foreground. From the collection of BRDC chairman and racing driver Peter Stubberfield. In nearContinue reading "Colin Chapman Signed Lotus Photograph."

Bourgeois, Jean-Louis. Photographs by Carollee Pelos. [Peter Matthiessen]

Spectacular Vernacular: The Adobe Tradition.

New York : Aperture Foundation, Inc, 1980.

First edition of this spectacular celebration of traditional Adobe architecture in the West. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated with photographs by Carollee Pelos. Historical Essay by Basil Davidson. Signed by Jean-Louis Bourgeois and Carollee Pelos on the half-title page. From the library of Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the pastedown. American writer Peter MatthiessenContinue reading "Spectacular Vernacular: The Adobe Tradition."

Winfrey, Oprah

Oprah Presents Master Class: Every Life Has a Story, Every Story Has a Lesson.

Auckland, New Zealand : PQ Blackwell Limited/Los Angeles: Harpo, Inc., 2010.

First edition of the book companion to Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class series. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with color photographs. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaper star (his late mother, Peg Zwecker, was theContinue reading "Oprah Presents Master Class: Every Life Has a Story, Every Story Has a Lesson."

Lapointe, Tanya

The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049.

Los Angeles : Alcon Entertainment, 2017.

First edition of the the complete behind-the-scenes story of the sequel to Blade Runner, one of the most influential science-fiction movies ever made. Oblong quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native andContinue reading "The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049."

Gandhi, Mohandas K. [Mahatma]

Mahatma Gandhi Photograph.

1942.

Large format gelatin silver print photograph of Mahatma Gandhi spinning at Birla House in 1942. In the early 1920s, Gandhi expanded his nonviolent non-co-operation platform to include the swadeshi policy – the boycott of foreign-made goods, especially British goods. Linked to this was his advocacy that khadi (homespun cloth) be worn by all Indians instead of British-madeContinue reading "Mahatma Gandhi Photograph."