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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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Thesiger, Wilfred

My Kenya Days.

London : Harper Collins, 1994.

First edition of Wilfred Thesiger’s memoir, the famous explorer’s account of living among the Northern tribes of Kenya. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Wilfred Thesiger on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-150955
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Morrison, Toni

God Help the Child.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

First edition this powerful novel which  explores themes of race, identity, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Toni Morrison on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kelly Blair.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151593
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Lederman, Leon with Dick Teresi

The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Leon Lederman on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Michaela Sullivan.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-144353
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Jr., Martin Bill, Eric Carle

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2004.

20th Anniversary edition of Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial boards, patterned endpapers, illustrated, original complete story on CD read by Gwyneth Paltrow tipped in at rear. Signed by the author on a bookplate affixed to the copyright page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration done byContinue reading "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?"

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-149042
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Mortensen, Dale T. and Christopher A. Pissarides

Job Matching, Wage Dispersion, and Unemployment.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economists. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by Christopher Pissarides on the front free endpaper, “To John Rogers with best wishes C Pissarides.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited by Konstantinos Tatsiramos and Klaus F. Zimmermann.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-110971
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Flanagan, Thomas

The End of the Hunt.

New York : Dutton, 1994.

First edition of the final novel in the author’s acclaimed trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Pr. Hillary Thimmand – a fellow student and teacher – of Ireland and of Irish history With the good wishes of Tom Flanagan April 1995.” Fine inContinue reading "The End of the Hunt."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151183
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Miller, Arthur

The Creation of the World and Other Business.

New York : Viking Press, 1973.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Arthur Miller on the title page.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-2010
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Kazantzakis, Nikos. Translated by Peter A. Bien

Zorba The Greek.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014.

Early printing of of this new translation of Kazantzakis’ masterpiece and basis for the beloved Oscar-winning film. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by translator Peter Bien with the opening line of the novel on the front free endpaper, “I first met him in Piraeus Peter Bien 3-27-23.” Peter Bien translated a number of Kazantzakis’ works, mostContinue reading "Zorba The Greek."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-141461
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Reiss, Johanna

The Journey Back.

New York : Thomas Y. Crowell, 1976.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To ___ _____ Love and peace Johanna Reiss October ’76 Nice to see you again.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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Item Number: RRB-5522
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Atkinson, Rick

In the Company of Soldiers: A Chronicle of Combat.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2004.

First edition of this work by master story-teller, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Rick Atkinson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Raquel Jaramillo.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151035
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Lindbergh, Anne Morrow

Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives.

New York : Pantheon, 1955.

First edition, early printing of this modern inspirational classic. Octavo, original half blue cloth. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Illustrations by George W. Thompson.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-138202
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Tudor, Tasha

Thistly B.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1949.

First edition. Signed by Tasha Tudor on the title page. In very good condition, lacking the dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-1148
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Dubus III, Andre

The Cage Keeper and Other Stories.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1989.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed twice by Dubus with the words added “Stay true and be you.” Fine in a fine dust jacket without the usual fading to the orange spine panel. Jacket design by David Gatti.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-451
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Schlesser, Thomas

Mona’s Eyes.

New York : Europa Editions, 2025.

First edition of this international bestselling debut novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, with a fold-out dust jacket depicting all 52 masterpieces. Boldly signed by Thomas Schlesser on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Hildegarde Serle. Jacket design by Ginevra Rapisardi. Author photograph by Pascal Ito.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-149241
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Fagles, Robert

The Iliad, Book III: Helen Reviews the Champions. [With] The Iliad, Book XVIII: The Shield of Achilles.

: Grand Street Publications, Inc, .

Two rare Grand Street Publications separate printings of Books III and XVIII of Robert Fagles’ renowned translation of Homer’s Iliad. Octavo, two volumes. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front panel of Book XVIII, “Charles and Brenda – Wonderful to have you back in Princeton with us – Love, Bob.” The recipient, Charles Tomlinson,Continue reading "The Iliad, Book III: Helen Reviews the Champions. [With] The Iliad, Book XVIII: The Shield of Achilles."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-137120
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Heckman, James J

Giving Kids A Fair Chance.

Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, 2013.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To John Rogers with respect James Heckman 9/18/15.” In fine condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-144400
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Kennedy, William

The Ink Truck.

New York : The Dial Press, 1969.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s first book. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by William Kennedy on the title page, “For Joel, William Kennedy.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-149758
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Briggs, Raymond

Fee Fi Fo Fum.

Middlesex : Penguin Books, 1971.

Early printing of Briggs’ collection of nursery rhymes. Oblong octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated by the author on the title page, “Raymond Briggs 1981 April 21.” In near fine condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-117431
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Eisenman, Peter

Code X.

New York : The Monacelli Press, 2003.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Peter Eisenman. In near fine condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-80058
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Merton, Thomas

The Seven Storey Mountain.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, 1948.

Early printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, bookplate to the front free endpaper.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-151033
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Krakauer, Jon

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith.

New York : Doubleday, 2003.

First edition of this work “right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song” (San Francisco Chronicle). Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Signed by Jon Krakauer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-133280
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Gordimer, Nadine

July’s People.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1981.

First edition of one of the author’s most beloved titles. Octavo, original cloth Signed by Nadine Gordimer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-543
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Laver, Rod

Rod Laver Signed Tennis Ball.

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Tennis ball signed by legendary tennis player Rod Laver. In fine condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-150936
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Jong, Erica

Fear of Flying.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973.

First edition of the author’s controversial, gound-breaking second-wave feminist classic which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Octavo, original cloth, red endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For Katherine Kasten – from Erica Jong October 1973.” Near fine in a very good dust jacketContinue reading "Fear of Flying."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-141273
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