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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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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."
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Philadelphia : Printed For Henry and Patrick Rice, 1795.
First American edition of Radcliffe’s classic 18th century gothic novel. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine. In good condition. Chip to the spine label, G1 & 2 tear at head within text, with minor loss, Q1 torn and stained at foot, with loss ofContinue reading "A Sicilian Romance."
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New York : Lincoln MacVeagh/ The Dial Press, 1929.
First edition of Burnett’s classic novel, which has inspired generations of gangster films. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Mrs. Brown with best wishes of W.R. Burnett.” In near fine condition with light rubbing, clipping of a picture of the author and his wife to the front free endpaper.Continue reading "Little Caesar."
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New York : Newmarket Press, 1992.
First edition of this work basis for the film, starring Gary Oldman, Wynona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the the author on the half-title page, “To Tony- On his first adventure in Hollywood! It took the Count 400 years to make his comeback- It took me 15Continue reading "Bram Stoker’s Dracula: the Film and the Legend."
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England : PS Publishing, 2014.
First edition of the 40th Anniversary edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original illustrated glossy boards, original slipcase. Although not called for signed by Stephen King on the title page. Signed by Glenn Chadbourne, James Lovegrove and Kim Newman. Fine in a fine dust jacket. The slipcase is in fine condition. Illustrated by GlennContinue reading "Carrie."
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: ITC Entertainment, Inc., 1976.
Rare original shooting script from from the 1978 science fiction thriller Capricorn One. Quarto, original leatherette wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the writer/director on the title page, “To ____ Many thanks. Peter Hyams. P.S. Where did you find this?” In very good condition.
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Boston/ New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015.
First edition in English of this haunting novel of suspense. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to fellow writer Philip Roth, “Pour Philip, avec toute mon amitie Patrick Modiano.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brian Moore. Translated from the French by Euan Cameron. FromContinue reading "So You Don’t Get Lost in the Neighborhood."
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1980.
First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of Smiley’s People, “For Victor Ross with best wishes from John Le Carre – & with fraternal greetings! Hampstead 11 April 80.” Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy isContinue reading "The Karla Trilogy: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People."
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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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London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.
First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original red cloth. Near fine in a very good second printing dust jacket with a chip to the crown. A sharp example.
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London : The Cresset Press, 1935.
First edition of the novelization of the classic 1936 film H. G. Wells’ Things to Come. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Signed by H.G. Wells and actor Derrick de Marnay on front free endpaper. Derrick de Marnay starred as Richard Gordon in the acclaimed 1936 film adaptation, Things to Come, directed by William Cameron Menzies. InContinue reading "Things to Come: A Film Story Based on the Material Contained in His History of the Future “The Shape of Things to Come.”"
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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.
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London : Chatto & Windus, 1932.
First edition of Huxley’s masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full leather by Exeter Bookbinders in a unique binding of a blue suit jacket and three titanium skull-shaped buttons to the front panel, gilt titles to the spine, “Bernard Marx” in gilt on the front panel. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription to the copyright page, “Yes!!!!Continue reading "Brave New World."
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Amiens 12 July, [no year].
Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page in French, 32mo, addressed “Cher Monsieur,” the letter reads in full (translated), “Amiens, July 12, I was absent when your letter arrived here. I am delighted you are happy with your business and that your French purchases are the most likedContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."
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New York : Ballantine Books, 1955.
First edition of this early classic Clarke collection. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. autograph letter signed. Letter addressed to “mon cher Peragillo” and mentioning “Le Tour du Monde.” Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 6.75 inches by 6.75 inches.
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New York : Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1965.
First edition of the author’s fifth novel, a classic satire, which introduces the reader to Kilgore Trout. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed “Kurt Vonnegut Feb. 26 2000” on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Murray Tinkelman. A very sharp example.
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London : William Heinemann, 1930.
First edition, early printing of this novel which was praised by Bertrand Russell, inscribed by him to lover and fellow writer Rebecca West. Octavo, original cloth, with 10 illustrations by David Low. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “To Rebecca all good wishes H. G.” Rebecca West and H.G. Wells Rebecca West and H.G. WellsContinue reading "The Autocracy of Mr. Parham: His Remarkable Adventures in this Changing World."
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New York : Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. Publishers, 1902.
The Virginia edition of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, edited by James A. Harrison. Octavo, 17 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with tissue-guarded photogravures. In very good condition. A sharpContinue reading "The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe."
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London : Smith, Elder, and Co., 1865.
First edition of this pioneering, scholarly study of lycanthropy. Duodecimo, bound in three-quarters leather over marble covered boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In very good condition.
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1971.
First edition of Blatty’s landmark horror novel, basis for the 1973 film. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by William Peter Blatty and actress Kitty Winn, who starred in the film on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Frederick Cantor. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed theContinue reading "The Exorcist."
Read more![Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of the Dune Novels].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RRB-148315.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of the Dune Novels].")
New York : Analog: Science Fiction and Fact, 1963-1965.
First editions of eight issues of Analog: Science Fiction and Fact magazine containing the first appearance of Frank Herbert’s Dune, later published as a novel and adapted into the two blockbuster films of the same name. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations. Includes December 1963, January and February 1964, which contain DuneContinue reading "Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of the Dune Novels]."
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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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