Macaulay, Thomas Babington

Critical and Historical Essays, Contributed to the Edinburgh Review.

London : Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858.

Finely bound example of the Critical and Historical Essays of Lord Macaulay. Octavo, three volumes bound in full polished calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbledContinue reading "Critical and Historical Essays, Contributed to the Edinburgh Review."

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$600.00

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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 on the front free endpaper, “G – Recognize anyContinue reading "Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me."

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$35,000.00

Item Number: RRB-141590

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Adams, Douglas

The Hitch Hiker’s Guide To the Galaxy. [Hitchhiker’s]

London : PAN, 1979.

First British edition of this modern classic, preceding the hardcover edition. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Douglas Adams in a contemporary hand on the front pastedown. In fine condition. Housed in a custom clamshell box. A very sharp example, rare and desirable signed; this is the first example we have seen.

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$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-140788

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Wilde, Oscar

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime. A Study of Duty.

[London] : Privately Printed, 1904.

First separate edition of Wilde’s classic collection of of mystery tales; a pirated edition produced by Leonard Smithers. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine, original wrappers bound in. One of 300 numbered copies, this is number 125. In fine condition. A very rare Wilde title.

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$975.00

Item Number: RRB-140581

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

The Land of the Mist.

London : Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd, [1926].

First edition of the third novel in the author’s Professor Challenger series. Octavo, original publishers cloth. In good condition.

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$175.00

Item Number: RRB-140202

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Niven, Larry

Ringworld.

New York : Ballantine Books, 1970.

Paperback original first edition of this classic work, which went on to win the 1970 Nebula and 1971 Hugo award for best novel. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers by Dean Ellis. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Tim Larry Niven.” In very good condition.

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$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-140443

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Green, Anna Katharine

The Leavenworth Case: A Lawyer’s Story.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1878.

First edition of the author’s first book, considered one of the best American detective novels. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, rebacked. In very good condition. Small ownership name. Housed in a custom half morocco and folding chemise slipcase. Rare.

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$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-139547

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Wells, H.G

The Croquet Player.

New York : The Viking Press, 1937.

First American edition of this classic ghost story by the “father of science fiction.” Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

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$750.00

Item Number: RRB-139227

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King, Stephen

The Green Mile.

London : Penguin, 1996.

First edition of each of the six books published in self-contained monthly installments of this classic work, which tells the story of death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe’s encounter with John Coffey, an unusual inmate who displays inexplicable healing and empathetic abilities. Octavo, 6 volumes, original illustrated wrappers. Each volume is signed by Stephen King onContinue reading "The Green Mile."

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$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-139667

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Niven, Larry

Ringworld.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1972.

First British and first hardcover edition of this classic work, which went on to win the 1970 Nebula and 1971 Hugo award for best novel. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page, “Not until we can deliver our secret to our respective worlds and acquire an intact ship. Larry Niven.”Continue reading "Ringworld."

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$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139744

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King, Stephen

The Green Mile.

New York : A Plume Book, 1997.

First edition of this work, which tells the story of death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe’s encounter with John Coffey, an unusual inmate who displays inexplicable healing and empathetic abilities. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued, original slipcase. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the title page in Manchester, Vermont. In fine condition. Cover illustration byContinue reading "The Green Mile."

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$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139312

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Poe, Edgar Allan

The Raven and Other Poems. [Bound With] Tales.

New York : Wiley and Putnam, 1845.

Rare first editions of Poe’s two great collections of stories and poems, bound together in the original publisher’s cloth. Octavo, original publisher’s dark green cloth elaborately stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine, publisher’s advertisements at rear of each volume which are most often lacking with both volumes bound together. Wiley and PutnamContinue reading "The Raven and Other Poems. [Bound With] Tales."

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$32,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139816

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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, original red cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example, uncommon in this condition.

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$17,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139418

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Poe, Edgar Allan

The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.

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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$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138956

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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.

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$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-138826

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Marias, Javier

Tu rostro mañana: 1 Fiebre y lanza.

Madrid : Alfaguara, 2002.

First Spanish edition and true first of the first novel in the author’s acclaimed trilogy. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Javier Marias on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$750.00

Item Number: RRB-138042

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Mayor, Archer

Open Season.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1988.

First edition of the author’s first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Walter Harper.

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$75.00

Item Number: RRB-140494

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Rendell, Ruth

A Judgement in Stone.

London : Hutchinson, 1977.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$225.00

Item Number: RRB-4619

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Deighton, Len

The Ipcress File.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1962.

First British edition of Deighton’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily signed by the author on the title page, “Maybe its not wise to make too many friends in any business! Best wishes to John Len Deighton London May 9th 2008.” Fine in a very good dust jacket that shows light wear. JacketContinue reading "The Ipcress File."

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$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138473

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Verne, Jules

Jules Verne Autographed Letter Signed.

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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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$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138073

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Frank, Pat

Hold Back the Night.

Philadelphia and New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1952.

First edition of this classic account of The Korean War. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

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$125.00

Item Number: RRB-139414

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Butler, Octavia E

Imago.

New York : Warner Books, 1989.

First edition of the gripping climax to Butler’s acclaimed Xenogenesis trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Octavia E. Butler on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Puckey. Cover illustration by Wayne Barlowe.

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$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-134414

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Greene, Graham

The Honorary Consul.

London : The Bodley Head Ltd, 1973.

First edition of one of Greene’s own favorite works. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Philip with love, from Graham.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Michael Harvey.

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$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137548

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Conan Doyle, Arthur

The Adventures of Gerard.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1903.

First edition of the second book of Conan Doyle’s Brigadier Gerard stories. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated by W. B. Wollen. In near fine condition. A very nice example.

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$400.00

Item Number: RRB-137265

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