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Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch.

Kane, Bob; [Cork Millner]

Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch.

Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara 1994.

Rare original oversized Batman sketch. One page on off-white cardstock, original felt tip sketch of Batman, Robin, and the Penguin, boldly inscribed by Bob Kane, “For my friend Cork, write on! Bats wishes, Bob Kane, ’94.” Additionally annotated and signed on the reverse by writer Cork Millner, “Personally drawn for Cork Millner at the Biltmore Hotel,Continue reading "Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146709

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The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

Le Carre, John

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1971.

First edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes.

$50.00

Item Number: RRB-146206

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Moonraker.

Fleming, Ian

Moonraker.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1955.

First edition, first issue with “shoo” for “shoot” on page 10 of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by Henry Blofeld on front free endpaper. Blofeld is the son of Thomas Robert Calthorpe Blofeld (1903-1986) who attended Eton with Fleming andContinue reading "Moonraker."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-107324

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Cover Her Face.

James, P.D

Cover Her Face.

London : Faber and Faber, 1962.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original green cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page with the added words, “And when that happened the right words would be found. P.D. James 4/8/14.” The inscription is the final lines of this novel. Near fine in a near fine dust jacketContinue reading "Cover Her Face."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146895

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The Illustrated Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Adams, Douglas

The Illustrated Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1994.

First illustrated edition of Adams’ modern classic. Folio, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “Douglas Adams 22-9-94.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146617

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John le Carré Annotated Page From The Constant Gardener.

LE CARRÉ, John

John le Carré Annotated Page From The Constant Gardener.

November 12, 2020.

Rare annotated page from the author’s classic spy thriller. Octavo, one page on the first page of Chapter 19 of ‘The Constant Gardener,’ annotated by the author around the chapter heading, “John le Carré – on a gorgeous sunny winter’s day in Cornwall, 12 Nov 2020.” In fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146559

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The Honorary Consul.

Greene, Graham

The Honorary Consul.

London : The Bodley Head Ltd, 1973.

First edition of one of Greene’s own favorite works. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fineContinue reading "The Honorary Consul."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-146489

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A Clockwork Orange.

Burgess, Anthony

A Clockwork Orange.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, Inc, 1963.

Finely bound edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by AnthonyContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146490

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The Lost World.

Crichton, Michael

The Lost World.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of Crichton’s sequel to Jurassic Park. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the half-title page, “To Mrs. Pat Lisahie Best wishes Michael Crichton” and Chip Kidd Additionally signed by Chip Kidd with an original drawing mimicking the dust jacket art which he designed on the titleContinue reading "The Lost World."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146453

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The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

Le Carre, John

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.

First American edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by R.D. Scudellari. Rare and desirable using both his real and pen name.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146330

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Gerald’s Game.

King, Stephen

Gerald’s Game.

New York : The Viking Press, 1992.

First edition of this suspense novel by King. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

$700.00

Item Number: RRB-146328

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Animal Farm.

Orwell, George

Animal Farm.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946.

Early printing of Orwell’s timeless allegorical novel—a scathing satire on a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with rubbing and wear to the extremities, name to the front free endpaper. Jacket art by Art Brenner.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146283

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Le Carre Omnibus: Call For the Dead and A Murder of Quality.

le Carre, John

Le Carre Omnibus: Call For the Dead and A Murder of Quality.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1964.

First edition of this collection of le Carre’s first two novels. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket with some chips and wear.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-146261

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Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Orwell, George

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1949.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small chips and closed tears. Jacket design by Michael Kennard. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box. A nice example.

$10,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146200

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The Quiet American.

Greene, Graham

The Quiet American.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1955.

First edition of Greene’s classic novel of exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Joseph from Graham Greene.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear. Housed in a custom clamshell box.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-98538

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The Postman Always Rings Twice.

Cain, James M

The Postman Always Rings Twice.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1934.

First edition of one of the most important crime novels of the twentieth century, adapted as a motion picture seven times. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled innerContinue reading "The Postman Always Rings Twice."

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-146083

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Animal Farm.

Orwell, George

Animal Farm.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946.

First American edition of Orwell’s timeless allegorical novel—a scathing satire on a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with rubbing and wear to the extremities. Jacket art by Art Brenner.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-145465

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Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me.

Farina, Richard

Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me.

New York : Random House, 1966.

First edition of the author and songwriter’s first novel, warmly praised by his friend Thomas Pynchon; the only novel published in Fariña’s lifetime, as he tragically died in a motorcycle accident two days after its publication. Octavo, original half green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication with a drawing ofContinue reading "Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146072

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There Are No Spies.

Granger, Bill [Pierce Brosnan]

There Are No Spies.

New York : Warner Books, 1986.

First edition of classic thriller, basis for the film November Man, starring Pierce Brosnan and Bill Smitrovich. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Steve Juscik- Cheers! Bill Granger.” Additionally signed by actors Pierce Brosnan and inscribed by Bill Smitrovich. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "There Are No Spies."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145776

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The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag.

Heinlein, Robert A

The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag.

Hicksville, New York : The Gnome Press, Inc, 1959.

First edition of this thrilling collection of science fiction stories. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Robert A. Heinlein on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing to the extremities. Jacket design by W. I Van der Poel.

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-145369

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Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense.

Bryant, Peter [Peter George]

Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense.

London : T.V. Boardman & Company, 1958.

First edition of this work, basis for the classic Stanley Kubrick film Dr. Strangelove. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front endpaper, “Billie, This is the original, all the best, Peter.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. First editions are scarce, signed and inscribed examples are rare, asContinue reading "Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-127658

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The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight Stephen King Signed Promotional Poster.

King, Stephen

The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight Stephen King Signed Promotional Poster.

New York : Signet/Penguin/Viking, .

Combined promotion and advertising campaign poster for Stephen King’s best-selling horror novels The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight. One page, the poster features a full color image of Stephen King with both books. Boldly signed by Stephen King in black felt pen. The poster measures 22 inches by 16.75 inches. In fine condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145483

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The Heart of the Matter.

Greene, Graham

The Heart of the Matter.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1948.

First edition of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146011

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Cat’s Cradle.

Vonnegut, Kurt

Cat’s Cradle.

New York : Holt, Rinehart Winston, 1963.

First edition of Vonnegut’s classic satire of the clash between science and religion in the nuclear age. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut in a page bound in, gilt ruling to the frontContinue reading "Cat’s Cradle."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146009

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