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Raptis Rare Books carries a variety of rare and antique books including many signed or autographed books. If you’re looking for a particular piece of work with an authentic signature, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our collection of autographed books here & contact us for any questions!

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Dodge, W.C.; Andrew Johnson; Henry J. Raymond; et al

Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection.

: Various publishers, c. 1861-1865.

Extensive collection of over fifty first edition Civil War era pamphlets on topics including politics, battles, foreign relations, debt, and the draft. Octavo, 52 volumes, original wrappers. The collection includes first editions of: Memorial to the Hon. Secretary of War, or, How to Strengthen our Army and Crush the Rebellion, with a Saving of LifeContinue reading "Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-135127
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[Gagarin, Yuri]

Le Celebre Vostok: Premier Vasseau Cosmique Habite. [The Famous Vostok: First Inhabited Cosmic Vessel].

: Editions de l'Agence de Presse Novosti, n.d..

Rare illustrated French pamphlet on the Vostok Research Station, signed by the first human to journey into outer space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with color photographs. Signed by Gagarin on the verso of the front panel. In very good condition. Rare.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-141042
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Kripke, Saul A

The Journal of Symbolic Logic: A Completeness Theorem in Modal Logic.

New Haven, New Jersey : Association for Symbolic Logic, Inc, March 1959.

First edition of Volume 24 of The Journal of Symbolic which includes the first appearance of Kripke’s landmark paper, A Completeness Theorem in Modal Logic. Presentation copy, inscribed by Saul A. Kripke on the first page of his theorem, “For Thorild Dahlquist, Saul Kripke.” In this paper, Kripke both proves the formal completeness of modalContinue reading "The Journal of Symbolic Logic: A Completeness Theorem in Modal Logic."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-88076
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Yeager, Chuck

Chuck Yeager Signed Bell X-1 Speed of Sound Auto Rocket.

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Model of the Bell X-1, boldly signed by pilot Chuck Yeager. The piece measures 14 inches in length, 10 inches in height and 11 inches in width. In near fine condition.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-100398
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Levy, Raphaël-Georges

Raphaël-Georges Lévy Autograph Letter Signed.

New York July 5, 1896.

Autograph letter signed by French banker and economist Raphaël-Georges Lévy. Octavo, two pages, dated 5 July, 1896, on The Waldorf, New York stationary. In fine condition with mail folds. The piece measures 8.5 inches by 10.5 inches.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-148892
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Farrell, James T. [William Safire]

Studs Lonigan. A Trilogy Containing Young Lonigan, The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan, and Judgment Day.

New York : The Modern Library, [1938].

First edition, early printing of Farrell’s well-regarded trilogy. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and raised bands to the spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Jan 9/ 1950 For Bill Safire with best wishes Jim Farrell.” The recipient, William Safire wasContinue reading "Studs Lonigan. A Trilogy Containing Young Lonigan, The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan, and Judgment Day."

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-127643
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Silverman, David

David Silverman Signed Early Sketch of Homer Simpson and Production Booklet for Jazques to Be Wild.

May 17, 1991.

An uncommonly early original drawing of Homer Simpson by David Silverman, and a production booklet for the classic Simpsons episode, ‘Jacques to be Wild,’ the first episode to win an Emmy for the longest-running show on television. Early pencil sketch of Homer Simpson exclaiming “Doh!” as he conducts Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, sketch inscribed and dated by theContinue reading "David Silverman Signed Early Sketch of Homer Simpson and Production Booklet for Jazques to Be Wild."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145426
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Bentwich, Norman

The Jews and International Relations: The Pursuit of Peace.

c. 1950.

Rare manuscript written by Mandatory Palestine’s first attorney general, British Zionist Norman Bentwich. 21 pages, type-written with copious corrections and revisions in Bentwich’s hand throughout, signed by Bentwich at the conclusion of the last page. Developed during his term as Chairman of the United Restitution Organization, the manuscript contains content and notes which would later beContinue reading "The Jews and International Relations: The Pursuit of Peace."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-81253
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Hendrix, Jimi

Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster.

c. 1968.

Vintage c. 1968 ‘Electric Last Minute’ poster of Jimi Hendrix from Eye Magazine, boldly signed and inscribed, “Stay Groovy, Jimi Hendrix,” “Cheers, Noel Redding,” and “Mitch.” Matted and framed. The poster measure 18.5 inches by 23.5 inches. The entire piece measures 24 inches by 28.5 inches. In very good to fine condition, with folding andContinue reading "Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145803
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Moody, Dwight Lyman

Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed.

September 12, 1890.

Autograph letter signed by American evangelist and publisher Dwight L. Moody. One page, the letter reads in full, “Northfield Sep 12/46 Dear Mrs Hall Will you tell the good people of Troy I will be with them Nov. 9th & I would like to have you get up a good choir. I will use No.Continue reading "Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-148765
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Roosevelt, Theodore; William H. Taft; John D. Rockefeller Jr.; Elihu Root; Henry Cabot Lodge; George Dewey; et al. [Thomas D. Neelands]

Autograph Album Containing Letters Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and Others.

c. 1919.

Rare original autograph album containing nearly 200 signed letters, notes, and responses addressed to Thomas D. Neelands, longtime President of the Canadian Club of New York. Quarto, bound in full linen with titles stamped in black to the front panel, “Canadian Club of New York Thos. D. Neelands.” The interior features tipped-in letters-typed and handwrittenContinue reading "Autograph Album Containing Letters Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and Others."

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$7,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150548
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Douglass, Frederick

Frederick Douglass Document Signed.

April 13, 1883.

Rare quit claim deed signed by famed American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Manuscript document signed, “Fred’k Douglass, Recorder,” three pages, partially-printed, 8.5 x 14 inches, April 13, 1883. Quit claim deed for a transaction from Warner J. Kinderdine and his wife to Robert Davidson, signed on the docketing panel by Douglass as recorder of deeds, beneathContinue reading "Frederick Douglass Document Signed."

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-151555
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Doyle, Arthur Conan

Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Note Signed.

c. 1919.

Rare handwritten note signed by Arthur Conan Doyle concerning spiritualism. One page on plain paper, not date. The letter reads, “Such cases are unhappily not very rare. For this reason people should go into the literature of this subject before they practise it so that they may not be taken aback or compromise themselves byContinue reading "Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Note Signed."

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$1,760.00
Item Number: RRB-152085
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Hillary, Edmund and Tenzing Norgay

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover.

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Commemorative cover with an inlaid medallion honoring the 25th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, boldly signed by both Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Housed in its original presentation folder, the cover measures 8 inches by 4.5 inches. In fine condition. An exceptional piece of mountaineering history, signed by the two individuals whoContinue reading "Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-138460
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Warren, Robert Penn

Blackberry Winter: A Story Illustrated by Wightman Williams.

Cummington, Massachusetts : The Cummington Press, July 1946.

Signed limited edition of the author’s highly acclaimed short story. Octavo, original publisher’s quarter leather over paper-covered boards, illustrated by Wightman Williams. One of three hundred thirty copies signed by the author and illustrator on the colophon, this is number thirty one. In very good condition.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-144817
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Yeager, Chuck

Chuck Yeager Signed Bell X-5 Experimental Research Plane.

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Display model of the Bell X-5 experimental research plane, boldly signed by pilot Chuck Yeager. The piece measures 8.5 inches in height, 13 inches in height and 8.5 inches in width. In fine condition.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-103598
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Warhol, Andy

Andy Warhol Signed Miniature Facsimile One Dollar Bill.

c. 1980.

Rare Andy Warhol signed miniature facsimile one dollar bill. Dollar bill removed from a novelty PaperBox stationery pad, “Memorandum” printed on the verso with printed ruling. Boldly signed by artist Andy Warhol on the recto above George Washington. From the collection of Toni Genstein Volk, with a signed provenance letter from Volk describing her relationshipContinue reading "Andy Warhol Signed Miniature Facsimile One Dollar Bill."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149335
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Duke, Charlie [Neil Armstrong]

Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon.

July 20, 1969.

Large photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Color photograph of Neil Armstrong on the moon. Lengthily inscribed in gold felt tip by Capsule Communicator Charlie Duke, “Commander Neil A. Armstrong Lunar Surface EVA Charlie Duke Apollo 11 CAPCOM 20 July 1969.” In near fine condition. The piece measures 16Continue reading "Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145297
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Verne, Jules

Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed.

January 4, 1889.

Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page, the letter reads in full (translated), “I ask Madame Poritzer to please supply Mr. Debry with his tickets for Around the World. Sending compliments from her devoted.” The ‘Around the World’ event for which Verne was reserving tickets remains uncertain, however, 10 monthsContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146475
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Braddock, James J.; Max Baer; James "Red" Burman; Sixto Escobar; Bob Pastor

American Boxing Champions Signed Photograph Collection.

c. 1937.

Collection of six original photographs signed and inscribed by five 1930s American boxing champions, including: “Cinderella Man” James J.Braddock, World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, James ‘Red’ Burman, Sixto Escobar, and top-ranked heavyweight Bob Pastor. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-119265
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Brown, John. [Woodrow Wilson; Charles A. Salmond; Alexander Stewart; James Stark; et al]

John Bunyan: His Life, Times and Work.

London : Wm. Ibister Limited, n.d..

Early edition of Reverend John Brown’s important biography of his predecessor and the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, English Puritan preacher John Bunyan. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “With all fraternal regards John Brown Bedford, England, August 10th 1899” and signed by his wife, “Ada H. Brown.” AdditionallyContinue reading "John Bunyan: His Life, Times and Work."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-121964
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Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Autograph Envelope Signed.

July 3, 1866.

Autograph envelope signed by famed English novelist Charles Dickens. The envelope measures 2.75 inches by 4.75 inches, addressed in the hand of Dickens to the actor Drinkwater Meadows Esquire, Prairie Cottage, Barnes Green, Barnes, SW with Dickens‘ signature at lower left. Postmark London July 3, 1866. The recipient, Drinkwater Meadows, a well-regarded actor, played roles in several theatrical adaptations of Dickens‘ works, includingContinue reading "Charles Dickens Autograph Envelope Signed."

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$2,600.00
Item Number: RRB-151901
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Brown, Margaret Wise; [Fred Haise]

Goodnight Moon.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, [2013].

75th anniversary edition of this classic children’s book. Octodecimo, original pictorial boards. Humorously inscribed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise in black felt tip on the front panel, “I had a harder time than the cow! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-146184
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Burger, Warren; William Rehnquist; William J. Brennan; Thurgood Marshall; Potter Stewart; Lewis Franklin Powell; William O. Douglas; Harry Blackmun; and Bryon White

Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph.

[1972-1975].

Large photograph of the Burger Court, signed by nine justices below their portrait. Large black and white photograph depicting the Supreme Court in robes seated or standing. The justices are Potter Stewart, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., William O. Douglas (“W O Douglas”), Thurgood Marshall, Warren E. Burger, Harry A. Blackmun, William J. Brennan (“WmJBrennanJr”), William H. Rehnquist,Continue reading "Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-147471
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