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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, “For Joe, with all good wishes on your birthday. Peter Bryant (And you know who he is!).” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. First editions areContinue reading "Two Hours to Doom: A Novel of Suspense."

$5,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150395

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Stamboul Train.

Greene, Graham

Stamboul Train.

London : William Heinemann, 1932.

First edition, first printing with misplaced colon on p. 140 of Greene’s first successful novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Clive affectionately from Graham.” The recipient Clive Francis is a British actor, known for his roles in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, Inspector Clouseau and The CrownContinue reading "Stamboul Train."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-102754

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Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade, A Duty-Dance With Death.

Vonnegut, Kurt

Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade, A Duty-Dance With Death.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1969.

First edition, second printing of Vonnegut’s masterpiece. Octavo, original blue cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For David and Loni – Nice, nice, very nice, so many different people in the same device. Kurt Vonnegut. Barnstable, Mass. August 14, 1969.” David Hayman was theContinue reading "Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade, A Duty-Dance With Death."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149825

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The Illustrated Man.

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."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152252

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Clarke, Arthur C. and Stanley Kubrick [Keir Dullea]

2001: A Space Odyssey.

New York : New American Library, 1968.

First edition of the novel of the landmark “proverbial good science fiction movie” created by Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick, starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. Octavo, original half cloth. Lengthily signed by Keir Dullea on the title page, “Open the pod bay door, Hal Keir Dullea.” Additionally signed by Keir Dullea on theContinue reading "2001: A Space Odyssey."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150136

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The Perry Mason Mystery Series Collection.

Gardner, Erle Stanley

The Perry Mason Mystery Series Collection.

New York : William and Morrow Company, 1950-1957.

First editions, first issues of 39 titles from the Perry Mason Mystery series. Octavos, 39 volumes, original cloth. The Case of the Ice-Cold Hands, The Case of the Deadly Toy, and The Case of the Screaming Woman are each inscribed by the author to his secretary with a full page inscription on the front freeContinue reading "The Perry Mason Mystery Series Collection."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-90456

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The Mysterious Island Trilogy: Dropped From the Clouds, Abandoned, and The Secret of the Island.

Verne, Jules

The Mysterious Island Trilogy: Dropped From the Clouds, Abandoned, and The Secret of the Island.

New York : Scribner, Armstrong, & Co, 1875-1876.

First editions in English of each volume in Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island trilogy. Octavo, three volumes in the original publisher’s pictorial cloth, all edges gilt, illustrated with engravings including tissue-guarded frontispieces. Translated from the French by W.H.G. Kingston. Each volume is in very good condition. A sharp set.

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146148

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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 Making of Dune.

Naha, Ed. [Frank Herbert]

The Making of Dune.

New York : Berkley Books, 1984.

First edition of the fascinating story behind the filming of 1984 American epic space opera film Dune, directed by David Lynch and based on Frank Herbert’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with over 100 photographs and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by Frank Herbert on the half-title page in the year ofContinue reading "The Making of Dune."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147876

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Lord of the Flies.

Golding, William

Lord of the Flies.

New York : Coward-McCann, 1955.

First American edition of Golding’s classic first book, one of the best-known works in modern literature. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the HarcourtContinue reading "Lord of the Flies."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150004

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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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Appointment in Samarra.

O'Hara, John

Appointment in Samarra.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1934.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Fine with a contemporary bookplate to the inner gutter, in the first issue dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell box. A very nice example.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-109228

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It.

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."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151421

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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 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

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.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150680

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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.

Poe, Edgar Allan

The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.

New York and London : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1902.

The Annabel edition of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe. Octavo, ten volumes, bound in three quarters crushed levant morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated with 60 photogravures, each with a lettered tissue guard. In very good condition. AContinue reading "The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-141684

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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 Andromeda Strain and Andromeda Enemy.

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."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152091

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Over Sea, Under Stone.

Cooper, Susan

Over Sea, Under Stone.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1965.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Margery Gill. Boldly by Susan Cooper on the half-title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket, stamp to the copyright page. Jacket design by Margery Gill. First editions are rare, especially signed.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-145793

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A Clockwork Orange.

Burgess, Anthony

A Clockwork Orange.

London : William Heinemann, 1962.

First 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 Anthony BurgessContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146487

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Dr. No.

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 near fine dust jacket with light rubbing to the extremities. Jacket design by PatContinue reading "Dr. No."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149040

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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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Xenogenesis Trilogy: Dawn, Adulthood Rites, Imago.

Butler, Octavia E

Xenogenesis Trilogy: Dawn, Adulthood Rites, Imago.

New York : Warner Books, Grand Central Publishing, 1987-1989.

First editions of each volume in Butler’s acclaimed Xenogenesis trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original half cloth. Each are signed or inscribed by Octavia E. Butler. Each are fine in a fine dust jackets. Jacket design by Don Puckey. Cover illustrations by Enric and Wayne Barlowe. A very sharp set, uncommon signed.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137805

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The Green Mile.

King, Stephen

The Green Mile.

New York : Scribner, 2000.

First edition 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, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147814

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