Prince, Richard
Menthol Pictures.
Buffalo, NY : CEPA Gallery, 1980.
First edition. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. In fine condition.
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Item Number: RRB-18022
Photography
Rare Books on Photography, First Edition Photo Books & Vintage Photographs for Sale Online
View our selection of inscribed vintage photographs and rare photography books below. We carry a variety of interesting antique photographs (framed and matted), as well as seminal photo books from some of the world's most renowned photographers. Be sure to check back often for updates, as our catalog changes frequently.Showing items 168-192 of 271
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."
Read more$475.00
Item Number: RRB-140210
Friedman, Milton
Milton Friedman Signed Photograph.
1980.
Black and white photograph of Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman. Inscribed and dated by Milton Friedman in 1980 on the lower right. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
Read more$400.00
Item Number: RRB-20008
Goldblatt, David; Courtney-Clarke, Margaret; Kench, John
Cape Dutch Homesteads.
Cape Town : Struik, 1981.
First edition. Original beige cloth. Signed by the photographer, David Goldblatt. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Item Number: RRB-1359
DeCarava, Roy
Roy DeCarava: Photographs.
Carmel, CA : The Friends of Photography, 1981.
First edition of this piece of human artistry. Square quarto, original full linen, illustrated with 82 laser-scanner reproductions of DeCarava’s exceptional work. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Introduction by Sherry Turner DeCarava.
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Item Number: RRB-146963
Reagan, Ronald; Richard Nixon; Gerald Ford; Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph of Presidents Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon.
1981.
Rare photograph of American Presidents Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon gathered at the White House before departing for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981. Anwar Sadat (1918–1981) served as the third President of Egypt from 1970 until his assassination in 1981. He is best known for his pivotal role in initiating peaceContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph of Presidents Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon."
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Item Number: RRB-148495
Porter, Eliot; Wallace Stegner; Page Stegner [Peter Mathiessen]
American Places.
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1981.
First edition of collection of musings and photographs of the American landscape, depicting all aspects of American life from the Rocky Mountains to the state of Maine. Square quarto, original publisher’s cloth, profusely illustrated with color photographs. From the library of writer Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Peter Matthiessen remains theContinue reading "American Places."
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Item Number: RRB-151565
Klein, William
William Klein. Photographe Etc.
Paris : Centre Georges Pompidou, 1983.
First edition. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. In fine condition.
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Item Number: RRB-121329
Peress, Gilles & Ghulam Husayn Saidi
Telex Iran: In the Name of Revolution.
New York : Aperture, 1983.
First American edition, published simultaneously with the first French edition of the photojournalist’s first book. Folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, photographic endpapers. Inscribed by Gilles Peress. In fine condition.
Read more$1,850.00
Item Number: RRB-970
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.
Read more$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145672
Ferrari, Enzo
Piloti, Che Gente…
Modena : Privately Printed, 1983.
First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work by the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated by Enzo Ferrari and Jlegendary driver Jacky Ickx on the title page. Jacques Bernard “Jacky” Ickx is former racing driver widely regarded as one of the most gifted and versatile competitors in theContinue reading "Piloti, Che Gente…"
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Item Number: RRB-152222
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa Signed Photograph.
1984.
Rare color photograph of Mother Teresa. Color semi-glossy book photograph headshot of Mother Teresa. Boldly signed in blue ink, “God bless you M. Teresa mc.” In near fine condition. The piece measures 5.25 inches by 6.25 inches.
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Item Number: RRB-148225
Reagan, Ronald
Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.
1984.
Signed photograph of President Ronald Reagan showing him standing with an entourage, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Xuequian, boldly signed by him on the matte, “Ronald Reagan Arrival in Peking 26 April 1984.” Matted and framed with the seal of the President of the United States. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 13 inches.Continue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."
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Item Number: RRB-132293
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.
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Item Number: RRB-145478
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa Signed Photograph.
1984.
Rare photograph portrait of Mother Teresa boldly signed, “God bless you M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition. The piece measures 5 inches by 7 inches.
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Item Number: RRB-147287
Peress, Gilles & Ghulam Husayn Saidi
Telex Persan.
Paris : Contrejour, 1984.
First French edition, published simultaneously with the American edition of the photojournalist’s first book. Folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, photographic endpapers. Inscribed by the photographer, Gilles Peress. In fine condition.
Read more$1,850.00
Item Number: RRB-969
Goldblatt, David & Nadine Gordimer
Lifetimes Under Apartheid.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1986.
First edition of the photographer’s second collaboration with novelist Nadine Gordimer. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by both Nadine Gordimer and David Goldblatt on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket.
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Item Number: RRB-131749
Reagan, Ronald
Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.
1986.
Signed photograph of President Ronald Reagan showing him saluting graduates at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in South Carolina, boldly signed by him on the matte, “Ronald Reagan Parris Island May 1986.” Matted and framed with the seal of the President of the United States. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 13 inches. FromContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."
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Item Number: RRB-132101
Rogers, Kenny [Yousuf Karsh]
Kenny Rogers’ America.
Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1986.
First edition of this collection of photographs in celebration of the beauty, the drama, and the diversity of America. Square quarto, original publisher’s red cloth, illustrated with over 100 memorable black and white photographs. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Kenny Rogers in the year of publication on the front free endpaper to celebrated portrait photographerContinue reading "Kenny Rogers’ America."
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Item Number: RRB-151963
Burke, Bill
I Want To Take Picture.
Atlanta : Nexus Press, 1987.
First edition. Folio, original glossy illustrated boards. Limited to 1,000 copies. Signed by Bill Burke. In fine condition.
Read more$1,400.00
Item Number: RRB-1684
Levitt, Helen; Essays by Robert Coles
In the Street.
Durham, NC : Duke University Press, 1987.
First edition of the photographer’s second major photobook. Quarto, original cloth. Signed by Helen Levitt on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Not to be confused with the more common paperback edition. Helen Levitt and the author James Agee first collaborated in 1945 on a documentary film set in Harlem, called “InContinue reading "In the Street."
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Item Number: RRB-810
Frank, Robert
Flower Is.
Tokyo : Yugensha, 1987.
Limited first edition, one of 500 unnumbered copies, with 81 finely screened full-page halftones. Folio, original gray cloth, cloth covered slipcase with halftone print affixed to the cover; original shipping box. In fine condition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Robert Frank.
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Item Number: RRB-2705
Sternfeld, Joel
American Prospects.
Houston : Times Books, 1987.
First edition of Sternfeld’s acclaimed first photobook. Oblong quarto, original cloth, with 55 plates. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows a small closed tear. Signed by Joel Sternfeld on the title page.
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Item Number: RRB-1440
Reagan, Ronald
Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.
1987.
Signed photograph of President Ronald Reagan standing with Dr. Richard A. Davis, Nancy Reagan’s brother, inscribed on the matte, “Every good wish Dick & Warmest regard Ronald Reagan.” Official photograph of the White House, ink stamp on to the verso, with printed invitation to unveiling of the Harvey Cushing Stamp. Matted and framed with theContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."
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Item Number: RRB-132879
Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph of Presidents Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon.
First Edition
$1,250.00
RRB-148495
Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card.
Autograph Letters Signed
$2,500.00
RRB-145672
