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Rare Science Fiction & Mystery Books for Sale Online

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Crichton, Michael

Sphere.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "Sphere."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-152979
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Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1949.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. 312 pages ; 19 cm. Octavo. Original light green cloth, spine lettered in red. Fenwick records two variant states of the dust jacket, one green and one red, with no priority. Bibliographic note: Orwell’s last novel, published in 1949, a year before his death. Cyril Connolly described itContinue reading "Nineteen Eighty-Four."

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$14,000.00
Item Number: RRB-152264
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Bradbury, Ray

The Illustrated Man.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1951.

First edition of Bradbury’s classic third book. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a large drawing of the illustrated man, “3/21/64 For Gunther Swain! Best Wishes From the Illustrated Man! Ray Bradbury.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Syndney Butchkes.Continue reading "The Illustrated Man."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-152252
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Clancy, Tom. [Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Steve Zallian]

Clear and Present Danger.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Son's, 1989.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1994 film directed by Philip Noyce, starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, and James Earl Jones. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Tom Clancy, Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, and screenwriter Steve Zallian on the half- title page. Each signature was obtained in person. Near fine inContinue reading "Clear and Present Danger."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-152987
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Crichton, Michael and Daniel H. Wilson

The Andromeda Strain and Andromeda Enemy.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf and Harper Collins, 1969 & 2019.

First editions of the author’s classic work. Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the half-title page of The Andromeda Strain and signed by Daniel H. Wilson on the title page of The Andromeda Evolution, which was published posthumously. Andromeda Strain is fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "The Andromeda Strain and Andromeda Enemy."

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-152091
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Conan Doyle, Arthur

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

London : George Newnes, 1892.

First edition, first issue of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic work starring literature’s most famous detective with the misprint of “Violent Hunter” for “Violet Hunter” on page 317. Octavo, original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. With numerous in-text illustrations by Sidney Paget. In very good condition.

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150680
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Fleming, Ian [Cubby Broccoli]

Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1953-66.

First editions of each volume in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth-covered boards. Each volume in a first-issue dust jacket. Casino Royale is near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with chipping to the extremities including the crown of the spine and upper right corner of the frontContinue reading "Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights."

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$150,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145438
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Vonnegut, Kurt

Cat’s Cradle.

Norwalk, Connecticut : The Easton Press, 2000.

The Easton Press Collector’s edition of Vonnegut’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, silk-watered endleaves, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the limitation page. With the original Easton Press note about the book and author and Certificate of Authenticity laid in. In fine condition.

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-152080
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King, Stephen

Dolores Claiborne.

New York : Viking, 1993.

First edition of one of King’s most psychologically-driven novels. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-152049
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Ellroy, James. [Russell Crowe]

L.A. Confidential.

New York : The Mysterious Press, 1990.

First edition of Ellroy’s neo-noir classic, adapted into the 1997 film of the same name starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, and Danny DeVito. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by James Ellroy and Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Stephen Peringer.Continue reading "L.A. Confidential."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-152098
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Leonard, Elmore

Be Cool.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1999.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Elmore Leonard on the title page. Additionally signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd on the front panel, on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd. Jacket photograph by Douglas Brooker.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-151996
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Wells, H.G

The Croquet Player.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1936.

First British edition of this allegorical novella in which Wells explores the psychology of fear and collective anxiety in the troubled years between the world wars. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Priest’s most famous works include TheContinue reading "The Croquet Player."

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-151280
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Straub, Peter

Ghost Story.

New York : Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, 1979.

First edition of this classic novel, the basis for the 1981 film directed by John Irvin – widely regarded as Peter Straub’s masterpiece and one of the foundational works of the modern American horror novel. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susan – thanks for theContinue reading "Ghost Story."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-152000
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Crichton, Michael [Sam Neill; Laura Dern; Chip Kidd]

Jurassic Park.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1990.

First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller, basis for the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton, actor Sam Neill, and actress Laura Dern on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed and dated in the year of publication with an original drawing of the iconic dust jacketContinue reading "Jurassic Park."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151969
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le Carre, John

Call For The Dead.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.

First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Call For The Dead."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151968
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Doyle, Arthur Conan

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1892-1894.

First editions, first issues of both volumes of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic short story collections, starring literature’s most famous detective. Royal octavo, two volumes in the publisher’s original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue and dark blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated by Sidney Paget. First issues, Adventures with the street scene vignetteContinue reading "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151935
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Burgess, Anthony

A Clockwork Orange.

London : Heinemann, 1962.

First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, original black boards, titles to spine in gilt. Boldly signed by Anthony Burgess on the second free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with the wide flaps with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Barry Trengrove. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

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$14,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151383
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Edited by Isaac Asimov, George R.R. Martin and Martin H. Greenberg [Frederik Pohl; Robert Silverberg]

The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book.

New York : Crown Publishers, Inc, 1983.

First edition of this anthology of fifteen short stories and novellas from legendary science-fiction authors. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Frederik Pohl on the half-title page, George R.R. Martin on the title page, and Robert Silverberg on page 57 of his short story. George Raymond Richard Martin (born 1948), Frederik George Pohl Jr.Continue reading "The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-151965
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Connolly, J.J

Layer Cake.

London : Duckworth , 2000.

First edition of this work, basis for the cult classic film bearing the same name, starring Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller on the half-title page in person. In fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-152001
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Kane, Bob

Bob Kane Signed Original Batman Sketch.

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Rare original Batman sketch signed by cartoonist and co-creator Bob Kane. One page, lightweight off-white cardstock, in fine point black marker. Sketch of Batman in his superhero suit and wearing his iconic bat cowl. Boldly signed by Bob Kane underneath. In fine condition. The piece measures 4 inches by 6 inches.

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-151769
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Wells, H.G

The Research Magnificent.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1915.

First edition of Wells’ philosophical novel of an idea, exploring one man’s lifelong search for moral nobility and his conviction that the conquest of fear is the foundation of the noble life. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago”Continue reading "The Research Magnificent."

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-151302
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Stephenson, Neal

Snow Crash.

New York : Bantam Books, 1992.

First edition of this “brilliantly realized” (The New York Times Book Review) breakthrough novel from visionary author Neal Stephenson, a modern classic that predicted the metaverse and inspired generations of Silicon Valley innovators. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raisedContinue reading "Snow Crash."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151811
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Fleming, Ian

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

Signed limited edition of the eleventh Bond novel, the only Bond title issued as a signed limited edition. Octavo, original publisher’s half vellum with gilt titles to the spine, top edge gilt, color frontispiece portrait of Fleming by Amherst Villiers. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 122. In fineContinue reading "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service."

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$20,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151806
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Kane, Bob

Bob Kane Signed Original Batman Sketch.

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Rare original Batman sketch signed by cartoonist and co-creator Bob Kane. One page, heavyweight off-white cardstock, in fine point black marker. Sketch of Batman in his superhero suit and wearing his iconic bat cowl. Boldly signed by Bob Kane underneath. In fine condition. The piece measures 5.25 inches by 7.5 inches.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151770
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Dix, Maurice B

Emily Coulton Dies.

London : Ward, Lock and Co., Limited, 1936.

First edition of this tale of poison. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Nina Miller Davidson. Scarce in the rare original dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151755
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Smith, Wilbur

Gold Mine.

London : Heinemann, 1970.

First British edition of this gripping tale of corporate intrigue and visceral peril set in the gold mines of southern Africa, which established the template for Wilbur Smith’s best selling adventure novels. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light soiling. Dust jacket designContinue reading "Gold Mine."

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-151952
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Foster, Alan Dean

Lost on Paradise.

Ashland, OR : Black Stone Publishing, 2026.

Advanced reading copy of the first edition of this science fiction novel by New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Matthew – With every good wish – Alan Dean Foster 4/26.” In fine condition. Cover andContinue reading "Lost on Paradise."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-151754
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Verne, Jules

The Mysterious Island: Dropped From the Clouds.

London : Sampson, Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1875.

First edition in English in book form of the first volume of Verne’s Mysterious Island trilogy, preceding the Scribner Armstrong’s first American edition. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, all edges gilt, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Accompanied by an autograph note signed by Verne and dated the year he published “Two Years’ Vacation” his SouthContinue reading "The Mysterious Island: Dropped From the Clouds."

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$12,900.00
Item Number: RRB-125618
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Jordan, Robert

The Eye of the World.

New York : A Tom Doherty Associates Book, 1990.

First edition of the first book in the acclaimed Wheel of Time series. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with two maps. Boldly signed by Robert Jordan on the title page. This is the hybrid issue, one of a small number of wrappered copies that were rebound by the publishers into boards after theContinue reading "The Eye of the World."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151377
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le Carre, John

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.

First edition of le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the second free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151677
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Wodehouse, P. G

Money in the Bank.

London : Herbert Jenkins, n.d.

First edition of the author’s delightful and entertaining comedic mystery. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Frank Ford.

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-145015
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Clarke, Arthur C

3001: The Final Odyssey.

London : HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.

First British edition of the fourth and final book in the author’s acclaimed Odyssey Series. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Chris Moore.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-151630
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Fleming, Ian

The Spy Who Loved Me.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. A sharp example.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-151588
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Trenc, Milan [Robin Williams; Chip Kidd]

The Night at the Museum.

New York : Barron's, 1993.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2006 film directed by Shawn Levy starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, and Bill Cobbs. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with an original drawing, signed by Robin Williams and signed by legendary designer Chip Kidd with a drawing ofContinue reading "The Night at the Museum."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151707
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Fleming, Ian

You Only Live Twice.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1964.

First edition of the final James Bond novel published during Fleming’s lifetime and the eleventh in the series. Octavo, original black cloth, patterned endpapers. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151591
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Priestley, J.B. [Raymond Chandler]

Bright Day.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1946.

First edition of Priestley’s profound take on nostalgia and social commentary. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the front free endpaper: Raymond Chandler 6005 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, California OCT 13 1949. Raymond Chandler was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature, renowned forContinue reading "Bright Day."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149019
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Martin, Thomas Commerford. [Nikola Tesla]

The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting.

New York : The Electrical Engineer, 1894.

Scarce edition of Thomas Commerford Martin’s landmark work in the field of electrical engineering, detailing the research and inventions of brilliant inventor, Nikola Tesla. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Tesla, illustrated with numerous diagrams throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by Nikola Tesla in Serbian Cyrillic on the second free endpaper, “Prijatelju D.Continue reading "The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting."

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$950,000.00
Item Number: RRB-119204
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Crichton, Michael

Rising Sun.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.

First edition of this work, basis for the film starring Sean Connery. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Pat – How great to see you again! Let’s do lunch! Best wishes – Michael Crichton LA 4/8/92.” Boldly signed three times byContinue reading "Rising Sun."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-151596
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le CarrÉ, John

Our Game.

Franklin Center, PA : The Franklin Library, 1995.

The Franklin Library limited edition of this novel by the author of The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, privately printed exclusively for the members of The Signed First Edition Society. Octavo, bound in full leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling and toolingContinue reading "Our Game."

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-151592
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Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore; John Glen; Maryam D'Abo; Maud Adams; Virginia Hey; et al.]

Octopussy and the Living Daylights.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1966.

First edition of the fourteenth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth with silver titles. Signed by eighteen cast members of the 1983 film adaptation of Octopussy on the half-title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, director John Glen, Maud Adams, Kristina Wayborn, Vijay Armitraj, Eva Rueber-Staier, Andy Bradford, Jeremy Bulloch,Continue reading "Octopussy and the Living Daylights."

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$14,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151451
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Ball, John

In The Heat of The Night.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1965.

First edition of the author’s classic mystery drama which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film of the same name starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Lee Grant. Octavo, original half cloth, patterned endpapers. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, name to the title page. Jacket design by Luis Woods. Rare and desirable.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-151369
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Doyle, Arthur Conan

Our African Winter.

London : John Murray, 1929.

First edition of this classic travelogue by the author of Sherlock Holmes. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light shelfwear. We have never seen another signed example.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151579
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Lucas, George; Alan Dean Foster

Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker.

New York : Del Rey, 1977.

True first hardcover edition of Star Wars, signed by George Lucas and by ghostwriter Alan Dean Foster. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by George Lucas on the front free endpaper and by Alan Dean Foster on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Cover art by John Berkey. With the letter codeContinue reading "Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151096
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Wodehouse, P.G

Service with a Smile.

London : Herbert Jenkins, 1962.

First edition of Wodehouse’s witty and endearing mystery novel. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-145022
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King, Stephen

Carrie.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1974.

First edition of the novel that launched King’s career, with ‘First Edition’ stated on the copyright page and ‘P6’ in the gutter of page 199. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the second endpaper in the month of publication, “For Burt Hatten – the first real thinker I encounteredContinue reading "Carrie."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149230
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Lucas, George; Donald F. Glut

The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars.

New York : Ballantine Books, 1980.

First edition of the sequel to Star Wars. Octavo, illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by George Lucas in person on the front free endpaper and signed by Donald Glut on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151559
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Fleming, Ian

Dr. No.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1958.

First edition in the first-issue dust jacket with Fleming’s name printed in black on the spine of the sixth Bond thriller, with the desirable silhouette of a dancing girl brown-stamped on the front cover. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Pat Marriott.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151532
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Fleming, Ian [George Lazenby; Diana Rigg; Jenny Hanley; Sylvana Henriques; Helena Ronee; Zaheera; Catherine Schell; Terrence Mountain; John Glen]

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

First edition of the eleventh novel in the Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth with silver titles to the spine. Signed and inscribed by nine cast members of the 1969 film adaptation on the front free endpaper, including: George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Jenny Hanley, Sylvana Henriques, Helena Ronee, Zaheera, Catherine Schell, Terrence Mountain, and directorContinue reading "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-151449
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Crichton, Michael

Jurassic Park and The Lost World.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1990 and 1995.

First editions of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller and its sequel The Lost World. Octavo, two volumes, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers in The Lost World. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper of Jurassic Park with his official stamp of a T-Rex below, “For MabryContinue reading "Jurassic Park and The Lost World."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-151540
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Clarke, Arthur C. [Keir Dullea]

2061: Odyssey Three.

New York : A Del Rey Book / Ballantine Books, 1988.

First edition of the third book in the author’s acclaimed Odyssey Series. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke and actor Keir Dullea on the half-title page. Keir Dullea is an actor whose career spans film, television, and stage, though he is most closely associated with his role as astronaut Dr. DavidContinue reading "2061: Odyssey Three."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-151537
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Fleming, Ian

Thunderball.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1961.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Richard Chopping. A bright example.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151514
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Burroughs, Edgar Rice

The War Chief.

Chicago : A.C. McClurg & Co., 1927.

First edition of the first book in the ‘Apache’ series. Octavo, original orange cloth. In very good condition, ownership signature to the front free endpaper.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-145112
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Christie, Agatha

Postern of Fate.

London : The Crime Club, 1973.

First edition of Agatha Christie’s Postern of Fate, the final novel published during her lifetime and the last appearance of her beloved detective duo Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Margaret Murray.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-151304
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le Carre, John

A Delicate Truth.

London : Penguin/ Viking, 2013.

First British edition of this New York Times bestselling spy thriller. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the limitations page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-151469
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Beatty, Scott [Christopher Nolan; Christian Bale]

Batman Begins: The Official Movie Adaptation.

New York : D.C. Comics, 2005.

First edition of the comic movie adaptation. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by director Christopher Nolan and Academy Award-winning actor Christian Bale on the front panel. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-151368
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Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore; Julian Glover; Eva Rueber-Staier; John Wyman; John Moreno; Alkis Kritikos; Jack Klaff; Stefan Kalipha; Charles Dance; John Glen; et al.]

For Your Eyes Only.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1960.

First edition of the eighth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed and inscribed by fourteen cast members of the 1981 film adaptation of For Your Eyes Only on the title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, director John Glen, Julian Glover, Eva Rueber-Staier, John Wyman, John Moreno, AlkisContinue reading "For Your Eyes Only."

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$16,000.00
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Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore; Caroline Munro; Olga Bisera; Sue Vanner; Shane Rimmer; Eva Rueber-Staier; Marilyn Galsworthy; Valerie Leon; Edward de Souza; Vernon Dobtcheff; John Glen]

The Spy Who Loved Me.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed by eleven cast members of the 1977 film adaptation on the title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, Caroline Munro, Olga Bisera, Sue Vanner, Shane Rimmer, Eva Rueber-Staier, Marilyn Galsworthy, Valerie Leon, Edward de Souza, VernonContinue reading "The Spy Who Loved Me."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151448
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Christie, Agatha

Cat Among the Pigeons.

London : Collins Crime Club, 1959.

First edition of this classic novel by the Queen of crime. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-150695
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Christie, Agatha

The Clocks.

London : The Crime Club by Collins, 1963.

First edition of this classic murder mystery. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Michael Harvey.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-150710
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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Hobbit.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937.

First edition, first issue of Tolkien’s classic tale, “among the very highest achievements of children’s authors during the 20th century” (Carpenter & Prichard, 530). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece and 9 full-page uncolored illustrations after drawings by Tolkien. Published on September 21, 1937 with a first printing of only 1500 copies, The Hobbit hadContinue reading "The Hobbit."

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$275,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150464
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Fleming, Ian

The Spy Who Loved Me.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.

First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. A very sharp example.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151427
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Fleming, Ian

For Your Eyes Only.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1960.

First edition of the eighth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping.

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$1,750.00
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King, Stephen

It.

New York : The Viking Press, 1986.

First edition of this “landmark in American literature” (Chicago Sun-Times). Thick octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by Stephen King on the front free endpaper, “For Nancy – Happy birthday from Florida! Stephen King April 6, 1999.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. Jacket illustration by BobContinue reading "It."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151421
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Christie, Agatha

The Mystery of the Blue Train.

New York : Dodd, Mead and Company, 1928.

First American edition of Christie’s classic work of detective fiction. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth. In good condition, loss to the front free endpaper. From the collection of Dr. John Talbot Gernon. Rare.

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$975.00
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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Hobbit or There and Back Again.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1955.

First edition, seventh impression of Tolkien’s classic tale, “among the very highest achievements of children’s authors during the 20th century” (Carpenter & Pritchard, 530). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece and 9 full-page uncolored illustrations after drawings by Tolkien. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Cover painting by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151384
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Grisham, John

A Time To Kill: Novel of Retribution.

New York : Wynwood Press, 1989.

First edition of Grisham’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author before publication on the half-title page, “To Jim Brantley – I hope you enjoy the book. Look forward to seeing you around the Capitol. Best Wishes, John Grisham 8-18-88.” At the time of publication, Grisham was a member ofContinue reading "A Time To Kill: Novel of Retribution."

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$6,500.00
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Tute, Warren

A Matter of Diplomacy.

London : J. M. Dent & Sons. Ltd., 1969.

First British edition of this sophisticated “post-Philby” spy novel, set against the political tension of Greece under the Colonels, in which loyalty, desire, and diplomacy prove difficult to tell apart. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Terry James.

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Rice, Anne

Lasher.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1993.

First edition of the second book in the author’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches series. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Anne Rice on the front free endpaper and additionally signed three times by legendary designer Chip Kidd; on the front panel, on the front free endpaper and on the rear jacket flap. FineContinue reading "Lasher."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-151288
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Martin, George R.R

A Game of Thrones.

New York : Bantam Books, 2011.

First deluxe edition of the first book in the author’s acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire Series. Octavo, original blue cloth, cartographic endpapers. Boldly signed by George R.R. Martin on the title page. Fine in the original publisher’s blue slipcase which is in fine condition.

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$1,400.00
Item Number: RRB-151381
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Stephenson, Neal

Cryptonomicon.

New York : Avon Books, 1999.

First edition, first printing of this extraordinary first volume in an epoch-making masterpiece. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Neal Stephenson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy Halperin. Front cover illustration by Liz Kenyon.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-151276
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Vonnegut, Kurt

Cat’s Cradle.

New York : Holt, Rinehart Winston, 1963.

First edition of Vonnegut’s absurdist satire of the clash between science and religion in the nuclear age. Octavo, original half cloth, top stain green. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the front free endpaper with a self-caricature. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Ben Feder, Inc. Housed in aContinue reading "Cat’s Cradle."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146918
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Galbraith, Robert. [J.K. Rowling]

The Silkworm.

London : Sphere, 2014.

First edition of the second novel in Rowling’s Cormoran Strike Series, published under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sian Wilson.

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$55.00
Item Number: RRB-151222
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