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Critical and Historical Essays, Contributed to the Edinburgh Review.

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."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-114644

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

$35,000.00

Item Number: RRB-141590

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

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.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-140788

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

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.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-140581

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The Land of the Mist.

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.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-140202

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Ringworld.

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.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-140443

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The Leavenworth Case: A Lawyer’s Story.

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.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-139547

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The Croquet Player.

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.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-139227

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The Green Mile.

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."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-139667

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Ringworld.

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."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139744

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The Green Mile.

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."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139312

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

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."

$32,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139816

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Call For The Dead.

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.

$17,500.00

Item Number: RRB-139418

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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.

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."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138956

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The Spy Who Loved Me.

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.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-138826

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Tu rostro mañana: 1 Fiebre y lanza.

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.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-138042

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Open Season.

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.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-140494

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A Judgement in Stone.

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.

$225.00

Item Number: RRB-4619

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The Ipcress File.

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."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138473

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Jules Verne Autographed Letter Signed.

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.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138073

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Hold Back the Night.

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.

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-139414

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Imago.

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.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-134414

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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, 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.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137548

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The Adventures of Gerard.

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.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-137265

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The Karla Trilogy: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

Le Carre, John. [David Cornwell]

The Karla Trilogy: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

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."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-137034

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A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

Martin, George R.R

A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

London : Harper Collins, 1996-2011.

First British editions of each volume in George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed Game of Thrones series. Octavo, 5 volumes, original cloth. Each volume is fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket artwork by Jim Burns and Larry Rostant.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-135214

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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. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-136318

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Wild Seed.

Butler, Octavia E

Wild Seed.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1980.

First edition of the fourth book in the Patternist series. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Octavia E. Butler on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by John Cayea. Jacket Typography by Dennis McClellan. An exceptional example.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-127822

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The Silence of the Lambs.

Harris, Thomas

The Silence of the Lambs.

United States : Suntup , 2021.

Signed limited first edition of Harris’ third and most famous novel. Octavo, bound in full silk, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated endpapers. Boldly signed by Thomas Harris and illustrator Tom Bagshaw. In fine condition. This is a publishers copy, without a number.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-136994

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The Plant. The Opening Segment of an Ongoing Work and Part Two.

King, Stephen

The Plant. The Opening Segment of an Ongoing Work and Part Two.

Bangor, Maine : Philtrum Press, 1982-1983.

First editions of the first two parts of King’s rare unfinished epistolary novel. Octavo, original saddle-sewn olive green wrappers with folding flaps stamped and lettered in black, each part is one of 200 numbered copies printed at the Stinehour Press and designed by Michael Alpert: Part One, No. 147; Part Two, No. 138. Presentation copies,Continue reading "The Plant. The Opening Segment of an Ongoing Work and Part Two."

$16,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136499

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Le Carre, John

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974.

First British edition of the author’s seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by author on the title page, “with best wishes John le Carre” and by the author’s father, “and much love from his father Ronnie July 1974.” Ronald Cornwell was the father of le Carre andContinue reading "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-136011

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Call For The Dead.

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 very good second printing dust jacket with a chip to the crown. A sharp example.

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-136002

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

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. Signed by the author on a tipped-in page, “John le Carre with best wishes 16 ix 64.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135319

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The Karla Trilogy] Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

le Carre, John

The Karla Trilogy] Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1979.

First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, inner dentelles, all edges gilt. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate, with two signed “John le Carre aka David Cornwell.” Each are inContinue reading "The Karla Trilogy] Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People."

$5,200.00

Item Number: RRB-135339

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Trent’s Last Case.

Bentley, Edmund C

Trent’s Last Case.

London : Thomas Nelson and Sons, n.d. [c. 1913].

First edition of Bentley’s groundbreaking detective novel, “one of the three best detective stories ever written” (Agatha Christie). Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece in color. In very good condition. Small bookplate and ownership inscription. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-137405

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Mind of My Mind.

Butler, Octavia E

Mind of My Mind.

Garden City : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1977.

First edition of Butler’s second book; the chilling “pre-sequel” to Patternmaster. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Ron Keep Reading Octavia E. Butler.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Jan Esteves.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-134199

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[The Karla Trilogy]: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

le Carre, John

[The Karla Trilogy]: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1979.

First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, 3 volumes. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate to the title page. Each is near fine in near fine dust jackets. An exceptional set, uncommon in this condition and signed.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133663

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The Longevity Strategy: How to Live to 100 Using the Brain-Body Connection.

Mahoney, David and Richard Restak. Foreword by William Safire

The Longevity Strategy: How to Live to 100 Using the Brain-Body Connection.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1998.

First edition of this “wise and compelling guide” (Stephen Covey). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by David Mahoney on the half-title page in the year of publication to William Safire, who contributed the foreword, “Feb 1998 To Bill not for what you are but for what you have made me. Gratefully, David.” The recipient,Continue reading "The Longevity Strategy: How to Live to 100 Using the Brain-Body Connection."

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-135640

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The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1967.

Second editions of the author’s classic trilogy, signed by Tolkien in each volume. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth, folding maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Signed for Ethel May with love J. R. R. Tolkien.” Volumes two and three are signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on the half-title page. The recipient,Continue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

$75,000.00

Item Number: RRB-134590

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Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive.

Gibson, William

Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1984-1988.

First British editions and true firsts of each of the novels that comprise Gibson’s The Sprawl Trilogy. Octavo, three volumes. Each signed on the title page by William Gibson. Neuromancer is a review copy, with a slip laid into it. Each are fine in fine dust jackets. Rare and desirable signed and in this condition.

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133729

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Goldfinger.

Fleming, Ian

Goldfinger.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1959.

First edition of the seventh novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Una, who again wrote the whole thing! from Ian Fleming.” The recipient, Una Trueblood, whose surname was later appropriated by Fleming for the character of Mary TruebloodContinue reading "Goldfinger."

$60,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133728

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Roger Moore As James Bond: Roger Moore’s Own Account of Filming Live and Let Die.

Moore, Roger

Roger Moore As James Bond: Roger Moore’s Own Account of Filming Live and Let Die.

London : Pan Books, 1973.

First British edition of Moore’s diary regarding the making of Live and Let Die. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed by Roger Moore on the title page. In near fine condition. Photographs by Luisa Moore.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-133641

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Roger Moore’s James Bond Diary.

Moore, Roger

Roger Moore’s James Bond Diary.

: Fawcett Publications, 1973.

First edition of Moore’s diary regarding the making of Live and Let Die. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John from Roger Moore.” In near fine condition. A very sharp example.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-133640

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

Doyle, Arthur Conan

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

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1892-1894.

First editions of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic stories starring literature’s most famous detective. Octavo, original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue and dark blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. First issues, the first title with the street scene vignette with no text on the street sign and with “Violent” for “Violet” on p 317. InContinue reading "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-120890

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Walden Two.

Skinner, B.F

Walden Two.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1948.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by F.G. Kuttner.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-133228

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The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1966.

Finely bound set of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full red morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front panels, folding maps. In fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase. The first printing of the second, revised, edition (with “Second Edition 1966” on theContinue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133131

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The Silkworm.

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.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-137033

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The Day of the Jackal.

Forsyth, Frederick

The Day of the Jackal.

London : Hutchinson, 1971.

First British edition of the author’s first novel. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication opposite the title page, “For Dick and Ruth Epps with warmest regards, from Fredie Forsyth 16.6.71.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom Simmonds and Trevor Vertigan.Continue reading "The Day of the Jackal."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-131329

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The Heart of the Matter.

Greene, Graham

The Heart of the Matter.

New York : The Viking Press, 1948.

First American edition of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by Edgard Cirlin.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-131747

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John le Carre Signed Postcard.

Le Carre, John. [David Cornwell]

John le Carre Signed Postcard.

Wien : Boomerang Cards, .

Austrian postcard signed by great spy novelist John le Carre. Featuring a black and white photograph of Le Carre, the postcard measures 5.75 by 4 inches. In near fine condition.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-131490

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The Invisible Man.

Wells, H.G

The Invisible Man.

London : C. Arthur Pearson Limited, 1897.

First edition, first issue, with the title page printed in orange and black and pages 247 and 248 being publisher’s ads. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An exceptional example.

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-131733

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The Comedians.

Greene, Graham

The Comedians.

London : The Bodley Head, 1966.

First edition of this novel set in Haiti under the rule of “Papa Doc” Duvalier, which explores the political suppression and terrorism through the figure of an English hotel owner, Brown. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Charles from Graham Greene.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touchContinue reading "The Comedians."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131681

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From Russia, With Love.

Fleming, Ian

From Russia, With Love.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1957.

First edition, first state of the fifth James Bond novel and what Fleming considered one of his best books and listed in Life magazine as one of US President John F. Kennedy’s top ten favorite books. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt rose and gun emblem to the front panel. PresentationContinue reading "From Russia, With Love."

$48,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131400

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The Power and the Glory.

Greene, Graham

The Power and the Glory.

London : William Heinemann, 1940.

First edition of Greene’s masterpiece. Octavo, original yellow cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light shelfwear. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. An exceptional example.

$27,500.00

Item Number: RRB-130369

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The Heart of the Matter.

Greene, Graham

The Heart of the Matter.

New York : The Viking Press, 1948.

Limited edition, one of 750 examples given to friends of the publisher of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. In fine condition. Housed in a custom slipcase.

$550.00

Item Number: RRB-132711

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Out of the Silent Planet.

Lewis, C.S

Out of the Silent Planet.

London : The Bodley Head, 1938.

First edition of the author’s classic first book in his acclaimed Space Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with some professional restoration. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Exceptionally are and desirable in the original dust jacket.

$17,500.00

Item Number: RRB-130744

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

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. Signed by the author on the title page, “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example.

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-115768

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The Mysterious Island: Abandoned.

Verne, Jules

The Mysterious Island: Abandoned.

New York : Scribner, Armstrong, & Co., 1875.

First American edition of the second installment in Verne’s Mysterious Island trilogy. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated. Translated from the French by W.H.G. Kingston. In near fine condition. A very sharp example.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-129044

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The Mysterious Island: Wrecked in the Air.

Verne, Jules

The Mysterious Island: Wrecked in the Air.

New York : Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1875.

First American edition, first English language edition in book form, and first authorized edition of the first part of the crossover sequel to Verne’s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and In Search of the Castaways. Slim octavo, original green cloth decorated in gilt, with forty-eight illustrations. Scribner Armstrong published this slim, double-column volumeContinue reading "The Mysterious Island: Wrecked in the Air."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-128454

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Role of Honour.

Gardner, John

Role of Honour.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1984.

First edition of this Bond novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket art by Trevor Scobie.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-127589

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Licence Renewed.

Gardner, John

Licence Renewed.

London : Jonathan Cape , 1985.

First edition of John Gardner’s License Renewed. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mon Mohan, using a commissioned watercolor painting by Richard Chopping.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-127673

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A Feast For Crows.

Martin, George R.R

A Feast For Crows.

New York : Bantam Books, 2005.

First edition of the fourth volume in the author’s Song of Ice and Fire series. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Signed and dated by the author in the year of publication, “George R.R. Martin 11/21/05.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Stephen Youll. Jacket design by Jamie S. Warren Youll.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-126734

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Kindred.

Butler, Octavia E

Kindred.

Garden City : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1979.

First edition of Butler’s bestselling novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with loss to the rear panel. Jacket illustration by Larry Schwinger. Jacket typography by Elizabeth Levine. First editions of this classic Butler novel are difficult to find.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-125900

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A Dance with Dragons.

Martin, George R.R

A Dance with Dragons.

New York : Bantam, 2011.

First edition of the fifth novel in the author’s classic series. Octavo, original half boards, illustrated endpapers. Signed by the George R.R. Martin on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Stevenson. Jacket illustration by Larry Rostant.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-125854

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Capricorn One Original Shooting Script.

Hyams, Peter

Capricorn One Original Shooting Script.

: 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.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-124688

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Deep Water.

Highsmith, Patricia

Deep Water.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1957.

First edition of the author’s classic fifth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Very best wishes, Pat Highsmith.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Polly Cameron. Rare and desirable signed.

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-123562

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Moonraker.

Fleming, Ian

Moonraker.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

Early printing of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed by Ian Fleming on the front free endpaper. From the personal collection of a close female friend of Fleming’s who visited him in Jamaica frequently. Fine in a near fineContinue reading "Moonraker."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-122972

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The Saint in New York.

Charteris, Leslie

The Saint in New York.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1935.

Rare first edition of the most popular book in Charteris’ Saint series and the basis for the first Saint film, released in 1938. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the scarce original dust jacket which is in near fine condition with some expert restoration. An exceptional example.

$8,500.00

Item Number: RRB-122633

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Hold Back the Night.

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. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To my buddy, Alfred Wagg (ed Twagga) A little mouse under the Presidents’ chair? I looked Twagg was there! Pat Frank.” Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-122983

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The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc].

Wells, H.G

The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc].

London : T. Fisher Unwin, 1924-27.

One of 20 sets for presentation from an overall edition of 620, this is letter e and Wells has written (Little e), signed by H.G. Wells in volume one, and additionally inscribed by Wells in volume one to his lover Elizabeth von Arnim, “To Little e H.G.” With her bookplate to all but two volumes.Continue reading "The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc]."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-122895

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Alas, Babylon.

Frank, Pat

Alas, Babylon.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1959.

First edition of this classic apocalyptic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Pat Frank ’59.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Arthur Hawkins. First editions are exceptionally rare signed, as the author passed away in 1964.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-122391

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Girls, Genes, and Gamow.

Watson, James D

Girls, Genes, and Gamow.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.

First edition of the “essential coda to The Double Helix” (The Boston Globe). Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by James Watson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Gabriele Wilson.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-122699

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