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DNA Synthesis.

Kornberg, Arthur

DNA Synthesis.

San Francisco : W.H. Freeman and Company, 1974.

First edition of this important work by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Morris: With affection and gratitude for getting me started in DNA synthesis and for your key contributions to the story Arthur.” The recipient, Morris Friedkin conducted research on metabolism.Continue reading "DNA Synthesis."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-144689

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Fractals: Form, Chance, and Dimension.

Mandelbrot, Benoit

Fractals: Form, Chance, and Dimension.

San Francisco : W.H. Freeman, 1977.

First edition of the mathematician’s groundbreaking work. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Samuel With the author’s compliments Benoit Mandelbrot.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144375

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The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Lederman, Leon with Dick Teresi

The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Leon Lederman on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Michaela Sullivan.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-144353

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Contributions to the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations.

Lefschetz, Solomon; S. P. Diliberto; L. L. Rauch; F. H. Brownell; M. L. Cartwright; J. G. Wendel; C. E. Langenhop; A. B. Farnell; W. Wasow

Contributions to the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 1950.

First edition of this collection of seven mathematical research papers on the topic of nonlinear oscillations. Medium octavo, original orange wrappers, illustrated with equations and graphs. In very good condition. Accompanied by a typed list of errata printed circa publication.

$50.00

Item Number: RRB-147030

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Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit.

Gore, Al

Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit.

New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992.

First edition, first printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For my friend and colleague Larry Pressler, with respect + best wishes, Al Gore.” The recipient, Senator Larry Pressler served in the United States SenateContinue reading "Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-144920

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Einstein: His Life and Universe.

Isaacson, Walter

Einstein: His Life and Universe.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2007.

First edition of the definitive biography of Albert Einstein. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Signed by Walter Isaacson on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by David Ter-Avanesyan.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-144608

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The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Royal, Denise

The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1969.

First edition of “the first book that attempts to give them a substantial and realistic Oppenheimer biography” (The New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “June 10, 1970 To Bob Walls- Who understands that the only knowledge is to know ourselves; and who, in so knowingContinue reading "The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-143502

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Experiments and Observations on Electricity, Made at Philadelphia in America, by Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. and F.R.S. To which are added, Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects. The Whole corrected, methodized, improved, and now first collected into one Volume, and Illustrated with Copper Plates.

Franklin, Benjamin

Experiments and Observations on Electricity, Made at Philadelphia in America, by Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. and F.R.S. To which are added, Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects. The Whole corrected, methodized, improved, and now first collected into one Volume, and Illustrated with Copper Plates.

London : Printed for David Henry; and sold by Francis Newbery, at the Corner of St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1769.

First complete edition of “the most important scientific book of eighteenth-century America” (PMM), inscribed by Benjamin Franklin to prominent Pennsylvania Quaker and merchant Thomas Livezey, Jr. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins. IllustratedContinue reading "Experiments and Observations on Electricity, Made at Philadelphia in America, by Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. and F.R.S. To which are added, Letters and Papers on Philosophical Subjects. The Whole corrected, methodized, improved, and now first collected into one Volume, and Illustrated with Copper Plates."

$375,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147283

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From the South Seas: Studies of Adolescence and Sex in Primitive Societies.

Mead, Margaret

From the South Seas: Studies of Adolescence and Sex in Primitive Societies.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1939.

First edition, third printing of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Hardin S. Rarny Margaret Mead May 6, 1946.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket, bookplate to the front pastedown.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-143499

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The Music of Life.

Noble, Denis

The Music of Life.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006.

First edition of this work by the award-winning physiologist. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Colin Hall with the compliments of the author, and in celebration of OE friendship June 2006 Denis Noble.” Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brill. Jacket illustrationContinue reading "The Music of Life."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-142042

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The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition. [Including: My First Summer in the Sierra, Travels in Alaska, The Mountains of California, The Story of My Youth and Childhood, Our National Parks, The Cruise of the Corwin, Steep Trails, Life and Letters, Etc.]

Muir, John

The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition. [Including: My First Summer in the Sierra, Travels in Alaska, The Mountains of California, The Story of My Youth and Childhood, Our National Parks, The Cruise of the Corwin, Steep Trails, Life and Letters, Etc.]

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916-24.

The Manuscript Edition of The Writings of John Muir, one of 750 numbered sets produced with an original autograph manuscript page bound into the first volume. Octavo, 10 volumes in the publisher’s deluxe three quarter crushed levant morocco over cloth boards with gilt titles and tulip stamping to the spine in five compartments within raisedContinue reading "The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition. [Including: My First Summer in the Sierra, Travels in Alaska, The Mountains of California, The Story of My Youth and Childhood, Our National Parks, The Cruise of the Corwin, Steep Trails, Life and Letters, Etc.]"

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143457

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The Descent of Man.

Darwin, Charles

The Descent of Man.

London : John Murray, 1871.

First edition, first issue of both volumes (with “transmitted” the first word on p. 297 in the first volume; in the second, the printer’s note on the verso of the half-title, errata on title verso, and the postscript leaf after p. viii. Both volumes have the January ads). Octavo, two volumes, original green cloth withContinue reading "The Descent of Man."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-142104

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The World of Albert Schweitzer: A Book of Photographs by Erica Anderson. [With] Albert Schweitzer Autograph Note and Signed Photograph.

[Schweitzer, Albert]. Photographs by Erica Anderson. Text and Captions by Eugene Exman

The World of Albert Schweitzer: A Book of Photographs by Erica Anderson. [With] Albert Schweitzer Autograph Note and Signed Photograph.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1955.

First edition of this magnificent volume of 169 photographs recording Albert Schweitzer’s life and work; with a rare black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer on a bank of the Ogooué River, signed by him, “Albert Schweitzer.” Also accompanied by a letter in English from Schweitzer’s nurse and personal secretary Ali Silver to Fred andContinue reading "The World of Albert Schweitzer: A Book of Photographs by Erica Anderson. [With] Albert Schweitzer Autograph Note and Signed Photograph."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-142709

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The All-American Boys.

Cunningham, Walter

The All-American Boys.

New York : Macdonald and Co, 1977.

First edition of “the best of all the astronaut books” (Los Angeles Times). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by Walter Cunningham on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, owner name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Robert Silverman. Written with the assistance of Mickey Herskowitz.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-142901

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

[Cunningham, Walter]

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

.

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.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-142635

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Birds of America.

McCarthy, Mary

Birds of America.

New York : Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, 1971.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Harlan Umansky my thanks, Mary McCarthy November 5, 1984.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket drawing by Peter Vos. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. Jacket photograph of Mary McCarthy by Jack Nisberg.Continue reading "Birds of America."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-142315

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The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial.

Stern, Philip M

The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1969.

First edition of this early biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Joan and Arthur Gardner With the warmest and fondest wishes of their friend Phil S. November, 1969.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-143398

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The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Lederman, Leon with Dick Teresi

The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Wayne and Loise Wille We really miss you all. Enjoy! Leon Lederman.” An excellent association, as one of the recipients, Loise Wille, was a two time Pulitzer Prize winning ChicagoContinue reading "The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?"

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-142078

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The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society.

Wiener, Norbert

The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1950.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Larta Blanca Norbert Wiener.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Bartlett. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142006

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The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Lederman, Leon with Dick Teresi

The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Leon Lederman on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with light shelfwear.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-141416

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Beyond the God Particle.

Leon Lederman and Christopher Hill

Beyond the God Particle.

New York : Prometheus Books, 2013.

First edition of this “tour de force of physics” (Times Literary Supplement). Octavo, original boards. Signed by Leon Lederman on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Grace M. Conti-Zilsberger.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-75082

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From the Differentiable Viewpoint.

Milnor, John W

From the Differentiable Viewpoint.

Charlottesville, VA : The University Press of Virginia, 1965.

First edition of this work by the famed mathematician. Octavo, original. Boldly signed by John Milnor on the title page. Based on notes by David W. Weaver. Fine in the original glassine jacket.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-141351

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Albert Einstein Signed Photograph.

Einstein, Albert

Albert Einstein Signed Photograph.

1923.

Extremely rare original photograph boldly signed “Albert Einstein Jerusalem 1923” during his only trip to Palestine in 1923. Einstein’s return voyage from his tour of Japan and China took him via the Red Sea and Suez Canal which allowed him to accept the invitation of Arthur Ruppin, the director of the Palestine office of theContinue reading "Albert Einstein Signed Photograph."

$60,000.00

Item Number: RRB-141301

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Male and Female: A Study of the Sexes in a Changing World.

Mead, Margaret

Male and Female: A Study of the Sexes in a Changing World.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1949.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, small name.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-141421

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