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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

Mandela: A Life.

Cape Town : Sunbird Publishers, 2007.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the life of Nelson Mandela. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly inscribed and dated by Nelson Mandela on the front free endpaper. Preface by Adrian Hadland. In fine condition.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-67435
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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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Copeland, Sebastian; Foreword by Mikhail Gorbachev; Preface by Leonardo DiCaprio

Antarctica: The Global Warning.

San Rafael, CA : Earth Aware, 2007.

First edition of this riveting collection of photographs depicting the true state of our global ecosystem. Oblong quarto, original blue cloth, illustrated with breathtaking high-resolution photographs by Sebastian Copeland throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “October 2008, To Victoria, This earth is our only home. She is ours to protectContinue reading "Antarctica: The Global Warning."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-147778
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Howe, Daniel Walker

What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

First edition of the historian’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Daniel Walker Howe on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rachel Perkins. Uncommon signed.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-151042
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Pistone, Joe and Charles Brandt

Donnie Brasco: Unfinished Business.

Philadelphia : Running Press, 2007.

First edition of this account of the FBI agent’s undercover operation. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco) on the title page, “Howard Best Wishes Regards Joe Pistone Donnie Brascoe.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-147903
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Hitchens, Christopher

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.

New York : Twelve/ Hatchette Book Group, 2007.

First edition of this classic polemic by Hitchens. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Linda Heheman Christopher Hitchens.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Anne Twomey.

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-151091
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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 and warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “Susan- You are a lovely lady to give me so much time and consideration. Keep the faith and I’ll keep my promises Joe Biden 12.20.07.” Fine inContinue reading "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-150557
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Bolano, Roberto

The Savage Detectives.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.

First edition of this modern classic, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the translator Natasha Wimmer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. Jacket lettering by Jennifer van Dalsen. TranslatedContinue reading "The Savage Detectives."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-146485
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Mendell, David [Barack Obama]

Obama: From Promise to Power.

New York : Armistad, 2007.

First edition of this early Obama biography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Barack Obama in person in Keene, New Hampshire in full on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. We have never seen another full signature in this title.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-150812
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Roth, Philip [Milton Glaser]

Exit Ghost.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007.

First edition of the author’s final novel in his acclaimed Zuckerman series. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Philip Roth on the title page and additionally signed by legendary artist and designer Milton Glaser on the front panel of the jacket. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Glaser.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-151729
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Blume, Judy

Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2007.

First edition of this collection of seven warm-hearted stories which give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Love Judy Blume.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrations by James Stevenson.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-144144
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Hormats, Robert D. [Madeleine Albright]

The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars.

New York : Henry Holt And Company, 2007.

First edition of Hormats insights into the economic consequences of war. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine Albright, An old friend and great champion of American liberty with warm regards, Robert Hormats.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve asContinue reading "The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-149011
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Smith, Tommie

Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith.

Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.

First edition of this powerful autobiography by the Olympic gold medalist. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “6-7-07 To Philip Health and Wellness. Faith Tommie Smith.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kate Nichols. Written with David Steele.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-117848
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Pamuk, Orhan

Other Colors: Essays and A Story.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Orhan Pamuk on the title page and additionally signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd, on the front panel, on the title page and the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by ChipContinue reading "Other Colors: Essays and A Story."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-123428
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Hitchens, Christopher

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.

New York : Twelve/ Hatchette Book Group, 2007.

First edition, early printing of this polemic by Hitchens. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Christopher Hitchens on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Anne Twomey.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-147326
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Salgado, Sebastiao; Lelia Wanick Salgado

Africa.

Cologne, Germany : Taschen, 2007.

First edition of this collection of Salgado’s black and white images of Africa taken over the course of thirty years. Oblong quarto, original boards. Boldly signed by Sebastiao Salgado on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited by Leila Salgado and Mia Couto. Features text by Mia Couto in English, French, andContinue reading "Africa."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-4532
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Bourdain, Anthony

No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach.

New York : Bloomsbury, 2007.

First edition of this work by the award-winning chef. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Luke and Tina Anthony Bourdain.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy C. King.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-150289
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Taleb, Nassim Nicholas

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition, later printing of this work concentrating on outlier events. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed signed by Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the front free endpaper, “To Lyle – for the Black Swan affect your life. Best, Nassim.” Fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and creasing. Jacket design by ThomasContinue reading "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-148719
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Updike, John [Erica Jong]

Due Considerations: Essays and Criticism.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.

First edition of Updike’s sixth collection of essays and literary criticism. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Erica Jong who is in the index with my warm regards, John.” The recipient, Erica Jong remains best known for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying which becameContinue reading "Due Considerations: Essays and Criticism."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-142377
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Hatfield, Jerry. Introduction by Jay Leno [Rollie Free]

Flat Out! The Rollie Free Story.

One-Track Publications : One-Track Publications, 2007.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the legendary motorcycle racer. Oblong quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout, with the original CD of the last interview of Free. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To H.J., with best wishes! It’s been great knowing you for 30 years! I remember meeting you Weatherford. You showed meContinue reading "Flat Out! The Rollie Free Story."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-119639
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Schorr, Daniel

Come to Think of It: Notes on the End of the Millennium.

New York : Viking, 2007.

First edition of Schorr’s insightful analysis of of modern history. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To the Safires with admiration mingled with affection Dan.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960Continue reading "Come to Think of It: Notes on the End of the Millennium."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-128073
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Smith, Tommie

Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith.

Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.

First edition of this powerful autobiography by the Olympic gold medalist. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Michelle- Enjoy Life, it’s divine Tommie Smith 1968 Olympics.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kate Nichols. Written with David Steele.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-117701
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Winik, Jay. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800.

New York : HarperCollins, 2007.

First edition of Winik’s “cinematic reconstruction of the birth of the modern world” (Robert Dallek). Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Chevy Chase, MD Dec. 2007 To Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Marty Ginsburg Who in our own day continues the rich legacies of our Founders!Continue reading "The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146983
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Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary

Beowulf: The Script Book.

San Diego : IDW Publishing, 2007.

First edition of this illustrated work of Beowulf. Octavo, original wrappers. illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. In fine condition. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Colors by Jay Folos.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-116056
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