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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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Kennedy, John F

John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address.

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Rare Souvenir Edition of Life Magazine’s Inaugural Spectacle commemorating the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. Quarto, original wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by John F. Kennedy on the front panel, “To Evie Symington with very good wishes John F. Kennedy.” The recipient, Evelyn Symington was the wife of Amherst, Massachusetts-born politician Stuart Symington. SymingtonContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-117063
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Garner, Alan

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.

London : Collins, 1960.

First edition of one of the greatest fantasies of all-time. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers by Charles Green. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication to his cousin and goddaughter, “For Brenda Alan. 10.x.60.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by George Adamson.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-117102
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Balfour, Arthur James

Nationality and Home Rule.

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1913.

First edition of this work by the British Prime Minister and issuer of the Balfour Declaration of 1917. Octavo, bound in full tan russia by Harrods Ltd., original printed wrappers bound in, marbled endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “H. K. Newton, with the kindest regards of Arthur JamesContinue reading "Nationality and Home Rule."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116882
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Mead, Margaret. Foreword by Franz Boas

Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation.

New York : The New American Library of World Literature, Inc, 1949.

First paperback edition, first printing of Mead’s pioneering work which, upon publication, established her as the most famous anthropologist in the world. Small octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Margaret Meade November 1949.” In near fine condition. Jacket design by RobertContinue reading "Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-117021
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Biden, Joe

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition, early printing of “this compelling personal story” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Darlene Dolson With best wishes Joe 8.25.07.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Stevenson.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-117774
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Ford, Richard

Wildlife.

New York : Collins Harvill, 1990.

First British edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Sally So finally with love. From R. January 8, 1992 London.” The recipient Sally Soames worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and was highly regarded for her exclusivelyContinue reading "Wildlife."

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$250.00
Item Number: RRB-121321
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Ahtisaari, Martti

The Impact of War on Iraq: Report to the Secretary-General on Humanitarian Needs in Iraq in the Immediate Post-Crisis Environment by a Mission to the Area Led by Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, Under-Secretary-General for Administration and Management, Dated 20 March 1991.

Westfield, New Jersey : Open Magazine Pamphlet Series, 1991.

First edition of Pamphlet #7 of the Open Magazine Pamphlet Series; inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning Finnish leader Martti Ahtisaari. Tall octavo, original wrapper, inscribed by Ahtisaari on the title page, “To John, Martti Ahtisaari.” In fine condition.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-117046
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Mead, Margaret. Foreword by Franz Boas

Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation.

New York : Blue Ribbon Books, 1932.

Early printing of Mead’s pioneering work which, upon publication, established her as the most famous anthropologist in the world. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket, which is in good condition. Foreword by Franz Boas.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-117912
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Johns, Jasper; Text by Max Kozloff

Jasper Johns.

New York : Harry N. Abrams. Inc., Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this early monograph on the work of Jasper Johns. Large oblong, original cloth. Text with 142 plates, half tipped-in color. Signed by Jasper Johns and Max Kozloff on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116155
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Spark, Muriel

The Mandelbaum Gate.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1965.

First edition of Spark’s complex, suspenseful novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication to her American agent, Dorothy Golding, “Dorothy – happy remembrances & love – Mariel 4 October 1965.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Typography, binding and jacket design by George Salter.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-116375
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Stone, Oliver. [Sylvia Miles]

Original Wall Street Shooting Script.

: Oaxatal Productions, Inc, 1987.

Rare original shooting script from the classic 1987 film Wall Street with an autograph note signed by Oliver Stone and boldly signed by Stone on the title page. Quarto, bound in a spiral-bound folder. Third draft, second revision dated 4/15/87. Bound with an additional fifth revision. From the collection of Sylvia Miles with an autographContinue reading "Original Wall Street Shooting Script."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116582
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Coetzee, J.M

Waiting for the Barbarians.

Johannesburg : Ravan Press, 1981.

First South African edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “Charles Barry with very best wishes J.M. Coetzee 23/4/81.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spine, bookplate of the recipient.

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$1,850.00
Item Number: RRB-116489
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Roosevelt, Eleanor and Lorena A. Hickok

Ladies of Courage.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1954.

First edition of Roosevelt and Hickok’s tribute to women in America. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok on the half-title page. Very good in a very good  dust jacket with some wear to the extremities. Uncommon signed.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116277
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Caldwell, Erskine

Tobacco Road.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932.

First edition of Caldwell’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Harry Behn with the best wishes of Erskine Caldwell M.G.M. Culver City June 10th 1933.”  The recipient, Harry Behn was a screenwriter who wrote classics such as The Big Parade and Hell’s Angels. BehnContinue reading "Tobacco Road."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116873
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Dyson, Freeman J

Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Freeman Dyson for ____ _____.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Perlow.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-116229
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Milgram, Stanley

Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his friend, the sociologist Paul Hollander, “To Paul With warm regards to my brilliant and dear friend. Stanley.” Milgram has also drawn a picture of an angel belowContinue reading "Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-116487
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Friedman, David

The Machinery of Freedom. Guide to a Radical Capitalism.

New York : Arlington House Publishers, 1978.

First edition of David Friedman’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Toni David Friedman.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-116181
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Dunne, John Gregory

The Studio.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed and dated in the year of publication by the author on the front free endpaper, “John G. Dunne 1968.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Stephen Dunne. Uncommon signed.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-116567
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Schuyler, George S

Slaves Today: A Story of Liberia.

New York : Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1931.

First edition of “the first novel about Africa written by an African American” (Aric Putnam). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Dan John from George S. Schuyler.” In very good condition. Books signed and inscribed by Schuyler are rare.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-116439
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Thomas, Douglas H. [John Hanson]

John Hanson Genealogical Archive.

c. 1880-1885.

Rare genealogical archive documenting the life and heritage of the first President of the Confederation Congress John Hanson, whose biographers have argued to be the true first President of the United States. The archive is composed primarily of letters, historical records and biographical documents prepared by Hanson’s ancestors, most notably several biographical volumes composed byContinue reading "John Hanson Genealogical Archive."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-116321
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Foner, Eric

Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this “smart book of enormous strengths” (Boston Globe) that has become the classic work on the wrenching post–Civil War period, an era whose legacy reverberates in the United States to this day. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To the Farham Family, WithContinue reading "Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-116262
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Maugham, W. Somerset

On A Chinese Screen.

London : William Heinemann, 1922.

First edition of this classic travel book by the author of The Razor’s Edge. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Edward Wassermann these notes made in boats, on the road, and in strange towns W. Somerset Maugham.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed. 

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-116152
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Biden, Joe

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition of “this compelling personal story” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “Dear Dave- Thanks for keeping the “Democratic” flag flying high! Keep the faith and I will keep my promises Joe Biden 6.12.08.” Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-112982
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West, Geoffrey [H.G. Wells]

The Problem of Arnold Bennett.

London : Joiner and Steele, 1932.

First edition of this work, inscribed to H.G. Wells. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to H. G. Wells by the author on the front endpaper in the year of publication, “H. G. Wells, gratefully from the author, Geoffrey West. November 1932.” West was also the author of  H. G. Wells: AContinue reading "The Problem of Arnold Bennett."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-116936
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