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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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Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

London : Little, Brown and Company, 1994.

First British edition of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Dr. Ivan May Compliments and bestContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-130735
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Karsh, Yousuf. [Winston S. Churchill]

Yousuf Karsh Signed Winston S. Churchill Portrait.

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Rare silver gelatin print of Karsh’s iconic portrait of Churchill, “The Roaring Lion” which in May 1941 was featured on the cover of Life magazine and brought Karsh international fame. Signed by Karsh “Y. Karsh”, along with a clipped original signature of Winston Churchill matted below. In fine condition. Matted and framed. The photograph measuresContinue reading "Yousuf Karsh Signed Winston S. Churchill Portrait."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146197
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Hathorne, John; Bartholomew Gedney; Benjamin Gerrish

Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney.

Salem, MA 1682.

Rare original manuscript land deed signed by colonial Massachusetts magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney of the Salem Witch Trials. Oblong octavo, one page, dated March 9, 1682/3 and entering the Salem record books on April 3rd 1684, manuscript document in the hand of Recorder Bartholomew Gedney, for the certified transfer of land between BenjaminContinue reading "Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148416
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Churchill, Winston S

Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill.

London : George G. Harrap, 1938.

First edition of this important collection of speeches, a forerunner to Churchill’s classic war speech volumes, which sets the stage for them. Octavo, original cloth, photographic frontispiece of Churchill. Presentation copy, inscribed by Winston S. Churchill on the front free endpaper, “To George from Winston. August 1938.” Near fine in the rare original dust jacket,Continue reading "Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148479
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Cohen, Leonard

Let Us Compare Mythologies.

Montreal : McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press, 1956.

First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth, with five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the front free endpaper to fellow poetContinue reading "Let Us Compare Mythologies."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151868
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Elizabeth II, Queen and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Signed Royal Family Christmas Card Collection.

1953-1960.

Rare collection of five Royal Christmas cards signed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The cards include the Royal Coronation Christmas and New Year’s card of 1953, the 1955 Christmas and New Year’s Card with a photograph of the Royal family at Balmoral, the 1956 Christmas and New Year’s Card with a photograph ofContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Signed Royal Family Christmas Card Collection."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-137644
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Chopping, Richard. [Ian Fleming]

Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof].

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Rare original progressive color printing proof for the iconic dust jacket design of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, designed by Richard Chopping. Chopping’s copy, retained for his personal collection and signed by him in the lower right corner. One page on archival printer’s paper, this is the black ink progressive plate proof (one of four plates combinedContinue reading "Goldfinger. [Original Richard Chopping Signed Printing Proof]."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124391
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Barrie, J.M. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.

London : Hodder & Stoughton Limited, n.d.

New edition of Rackham’s highly-sought-after masterpiece, which established his reputation as one of England’s premier illustrators. Quarto, original publisher’s green cloth elaborately decorated in gilt, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 50 mounted color plates complete with captioned tissue guards including frontispiece. Association copy, signed by author J.M. Barrie on the verso of the front freeContinue reading "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-142267
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Ferrari, Enzo

Original Drawings of The Ferrari Turbo 208 Signed by Enzo Ferrari.

Modena : Privately Printed, 1979.

Rare original wax paper diagrams documenting the design evolution of the Ferrari Turbo 208 engine. Folded diagram sheet of the engine signed by Enzo Ferrari in purple ink from around 1979-80. Seven sheets, printed on wax paper. In very good condition. Accompanied by the original envelope. The pieces measure 19.5 inches by 13.75 inches, withContinue reading "Original Drawings of The Ferrari Turbo 208 Signed by Enzo Ferrari."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-151048
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Silverstein, Shel; [Paulette Breen]

The Giving Tree.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown with a large original drawing of a tree which has been carved to read the name ‘Paulette’ and inscribed on the half-title page at the bottom left corner, “With Love ~ Shel Silverstein.” TheContinue reading "The Giving Tree."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149402
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Goldwater, Barry [Ayn Rand]

The Conscience of a Conservative.

Shepherdsville, Kentucky : Victor Publishing Company, 1960.

First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ayn Rand with admiration- Barry Goldwater.” In 1960, Senator Barry Goldwater wrote to Ayn Rand to thank her for defending the “conservative position” he believed they shared during her famous appearance on “The MikeContinue reading "The Conscience of a Conservative."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-133270
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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."

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$18,000.00
Item Number: RRB-122972
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King Jr., Martin Luther

Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.

First edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Martin Luther King, Jr.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom slipcase. Rare and desirable signed.

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145065
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Steinbeck, John

Tortilla Flat.

New York : Covici-Friede Publishers, 1935.

First edition of Steinbeck’s first commercially successful book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For George Good with regards, John Steinbeck.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Laid in is an old pamphlet of Monterey, the capital of old California. Illustrated by RuthContinue reading "Tortilla Flat."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149596
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Churchill, Winston S

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

London : Cassell & Company, 1948-54.

First editions of each volume in Churchill’s World War II masterpiece. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated with in-line and folding maps and documents. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page of Vol. I, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill 1950.” Each are near fine in near fine dust jackets. AnContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150079
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Churchill, Winston S

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

London : Cassell & Co. Ltd, 1948-1954.

First editions of each volume in Churchill’s World War II masterpiece. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth with spines lettered in gilt, patterned endpapers, illustrated with in-line and folding maps and documents. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page of Vol. IV, “Winston S. Churchill.” Each volume is near fine in a veryContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149835
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Mandela, Nelson; Thabo Mbeki; Joe Slovo

The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia.

1990.

First edition of the constitution of Namibia. Octavo, original wrappers. A unique copy signed and or inscribed by all the major contributors of the Republic of Namibia, which was formed in 1990. Presentation copy, inscribed by Nelson Mandela, “To Udo with my comradely compliments and best wishes Nelson R. Mandela 22.3.90 Windhoek.” Additionally signed byContinue reading "The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-3303
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King Jr., Martin Luther

Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.

First edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Martin Luther King, Jr. on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing, name to the front pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell.

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-130938
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Finaly, Marguerite. [James Joyce]

Reliquiae.

Paris : Privately Printed, 1925.

James Joyce’s first edition copy of the collected works of Marguerite Finaly, compiled by her husband, Horace Finaly, in her memory and privately printed for distribution to friends; with Joyce’s ownership inscription. Octavo, bound in full crushed morocco by G. Cretté with gilt titles to the spine, silk-watered doublures and endleaves, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait ofContinue reading "Reliquiae."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-131904
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Dylan, Bob

Like A Rolling Stone.

London : Blossom Music Ltd, 1965.

Original sheet music of the classic song, Like A Rolling Stone, named by Rolling Stone magazine as the number 1 song of the all-time, boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the front panel. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers. In near fine condition. Critics have described “Like a Rolling Stone” as revolutionary in its combination of musicalContinue reading "Like A Rolling Stone."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150112
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Churchill, Winston S

The World Crisis 1911-1914; The World Crisis 1915; The World Crisis 1916-1918 Part One and Part Two; The World Crisis. The Aftermath; The World Crisis. The Eastern Front.

London : Thornton Butterfield, 1923-31.

Complete first edition set of Churchill’s important history of World War I, with the first volume signed by Churchill and an autograph note signed by Jack Churchill. Octavo, six volumes, original publisher’s dark blue cloth, illustrated with numerous plans and folding maps. Vol. I second state, the others first state. Volume I is boldly signedContinue reading "The World Crisis 1911-1914; The World Crisis 1915; The World Crisis 1916-1918 Part One and Part Two; The World Crisis. The Aftermath; The World Crisis. The Eastern Front."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-144259
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[Lincoln, Abraham; James Buchanan; Ulysses S. Grant; Rutherford B. Hayes; Andrew Johnson; Franklin Pierce

Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others.

[1877-1880].

Unique 19th-century autograph album containing the signatures of six American presidents, fifteen senators, several cabinet members, and governors including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce. Narrow quarto, bound in one quarter period dark brown cloth over stiff marbled wrappers, the autograph album is a repurposed 19th-century caucus record, dating from ca.Continue reading "Presidential Autograph Album Containing the Signatures of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and Others."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146562
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Hemingway, Ernest

For Whom the Bell Tolls.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940.

First edition, early printing of Hemingway’s third novel, a tragic exploration of love, duty, and the futility of war. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Ernest Hemingway to his cousin on the front free endpaper, “For Ruth and Malcolm, from their child producing house guest who is very fond of them (whatContinue reading "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149834
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Churchill, Winston S

My Early Life; Thoughts and Adventures; Great Contemporaries; Step by Step.

London : Odhams Press Limited, 1936-1939.

First Odhams press edition of four of Churchill’s best-known works. Octavo, 4 volumes, original cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated. Presentation set, inscribed by Churchill to his financial adviser on the front free endpaper of My Early Life, “To T.E.R. Harris from Winston S. Churchill Christmas 1947” and initialed by ChurchillContinue reading "My Early Life; Thoughts and Adventures; Great Contemporaries; Step by Step."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-131601
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