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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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Windsor, Duke of [King Edward]

A King’s Story.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1951.

First edition of King Edward’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the his official letterhead pasted to the half-title page, “To Henry N. Taylor with best wishes and congratulations on winning the Sullivan Award of the University of Virginia Edward May 1951.” The recipient, HenryContinue reading "A King’s Story."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144116

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Madame Wellington [Oei Hui-lan]

No Feast Lasts Forever.

New York : Quadrangle , 1975.

First edition of the autobiography of the First Lady of China. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “I have the good fortune to be a friends of the 2 famous couple Amb. and Mrs. Henry Taylor who like my book New York May 10 1976 Huilan Koo.”Continue reading "No Feast Lasts Forever."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144114

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Keynes, John Maynard. [J.M.] [Robert M. Solow]

The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1936.

First edition of the economist’s masterpiece, generally regarded as the most influential social science treatise of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist, “Modern macroeconomics began with this book, no wonder it’s not easy to read Robert Solow.” In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box madeContinue reading "The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-138055

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Halberstam, David

The Children.

New York : Random House, 1998.

First edition of this “unforgettable drama…in Mr. Halberstam’s hands, the early days of the civil-rights movement come to life as never before in print” (The Wall Street Journal). Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Sandy and Virginia with love David HalberstamContinue reading "The Children."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-144107

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Tarkington, Booth

The Magnificent Ambersons

Garden City, New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1918.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, basis for the classic Orson Wells film often regarded as among the greatest films of all time. 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 andContinue reading "The Magnificent Ambersons"

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144080

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Halberstam, David

The Next Century.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1991.

First edition of this work by the award-winning journalist. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “For Sandy and Virginia with love David Jan 1991.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-144104

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Signed by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Martin Ginsburg and artist Everett Raymond Kinstler

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader

State Dinner In Honor Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

1996.

Signed Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Lotos Club menu for a State Dinner held in her honor on May 14, 1996, featuring a reproduction of the oil-on-canvas portrait of her by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Additionally signed by Everett Raymond Kinstler and her husband Martin Ginsburg. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 9.75 inches. InContinue reading "State Dinner In Honor Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144101

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Lewis, Sinclair

Main Street.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920.

First edition, first printing of Lewis’ classic work. 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 Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Presentation copy,Continue reading "Main Street."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144082

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Baer, Robert [George Clooney and Matt Damon]

See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA’s War on Terrorism.

New York : Crown Publishers, 2002.

First edition of this memoir of one foot soldier’s career in the other cold war, the one against terrorist networks, basis for the 2005 film Syriana starring George Clooney and Matt Damon. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Dagmar, Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers Bob BauerContinue reading "See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA’s War on Terrorism."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-144086

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Flynn, Gillian

Gone Girl.

New York : Crown Publishers, 2012.

First edition of this “instant classic” (Vanity Fair), basis for the film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Gillian Flynn and Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Darren Haggar.

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-131752

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Joyce, James

Exiles: A Play in Three Acts.

New York : B.W. Huebsch, 1918.

First American edition of the author’s only play, published simultaneously with the British edition. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “James Joyce 2 June 1923 Paris.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144094

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Faulkner, William

The Wild Palms.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1939.

First British edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s grandly inventive, heart-stopping classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the title page, “William Faulkner New York 3 March 1953.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed with no other inscribed British edition ever appearing at auction.

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144096

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Pressfield, Steven [Matt Damon]

The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1995.

First edition, early printing of one of the greatest golf novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Shalom Steven Pressfield.” Additionally signed by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon on the half-title page. Damon starred in the 2000 film adaptation. Fine in a fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-144822

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Brzezinski, Zbigniew

Power and Principle: Memoirs of the National Security Adviser 1977-1981.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1983.

First edition of Brzezinski’s memoirs. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Ross Becker- with best wishes, Zbigniew Brzezinski.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Garrett Loube Design Associates.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-144069

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Bloomfield, Robert. [Herman Melville]

The Farmer’s Boy.

London : Sampson, Low, Son & Co, 1858.

Later printing of the poem that made Robert Bloomfield’s reputation. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth elaborately stamped in gilt, all edges gilt, illustrated with thirty engravings from drawings by Birket Foster, Harrison, Weir, and G.E. Hicks. Presentation copy, inscribed on the verso of the front free endpaper, “Fanny Melville from Herman Xmas 1876.” Presentation inscription likelyContinue reading "The Farmer’s Boy."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144051

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Jennings, Peter and Todd Brewster

In Search of America.

New York : Hyperion, 2002.

First edition of the bestselling authors’ lavishly illustrated work exploring American identity from the country’s foundation to present day. Quarto, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs edited by Vivette Porges. Presentation copy, inscribed by both authors on the half-title page, “Rebecca You are on a great journey! & a great person P.J.” and “ToddContinue reading "In Search of America."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-144820

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Didion, Joan

Blue Nights.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

First edition of this intensely personal and moving account of Joan Didion’s thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness and growing old. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Joan Didion. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-116868

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Baldwin, James

Another Country.

London : Michael Joseph, 1963.

First edition of Baldwin’s classic work, nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. 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-signedContinue reading "Another Country."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144034

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Thomas, Dylan

In Country Sleep.

New York : New Directions, 1952.

Signed limited edition, one of 100 copies of this collection of poems, including the first book appearance of “Do not go gentle into that good night,” published the year before his death, Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Dylan Thomas. Fine in a fine slipcase. An exceptional example.

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-109248

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Jennings, Peter and Todd Brewster

The Century.

New York : Doubleday, 1998.

First edition of this historic overview of the twentieth century. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Signed by both authors, Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-144008

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Lindbergh, Charles A

Of Flight and Life.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons , 1948.

First edition, early printing of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Gen. Huebner with best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh.” The recipient, General Clarence R. Huebner was the commander of the 1st Infantry (“The Big Red One”) at Normandy and one of World WarContinue reading "Of Flight and Life."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-144020

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First edition of In Evil Hour; purple and turquoise

Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

In Evil Hour.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.

First edition of “this fascinating novel of a Colombian river town possessed by evil points to the author’s later flowering and greatness” (Boston Globe). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his legendary literary agent in the year of publication on the second title page, “Para Carmen, Eres mi todo. Gabo RomeContinue reading "In Evil Hour."

$8,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142798

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Baldwin, James

Going to Meet the Man.

New York : The Dial Press, 1965.

First edition of Baldwin’s singular collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “for Vince, with love. Jimmy 470 West End Ave N.Y.C.” The recipient, Vincent Harding was an African-American reverend, historian, and scholar of various topics with a focus on American religion andContinue reading "Going to Meet the Man."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-142797

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Rhinehart, Luke [George Cockcroft]

The Dice Man.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1971.

First edition of this cult classic. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Andy ‘A lake is a pond is a river.’ Luke Rhinehart.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-143807

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