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New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 2015.
First edition of Kundera’s eleventh fictional work. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed and dated by Milan Kundera in the the year of publication. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Linda Asher.
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: Wimmer Cookbooks, 2015.
First edition of this cookbook which intertwines over 300 family recipes with personal anecdotes and photographs of the Nicklaus family. Square octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with color photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the authors and Nan O’Leary on the front pastedown, “To Leslie and Steve – Cook with love! Barbara Nicklaus and NanContinue reading "Well Done! Life, Love & Food: Recipes and Memories."
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
First edition of this critical examination of how Nazi Germany has been interpreted by historians and remembered in public discourse. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Boldly signed by Richard Evans on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Philip Pascuzzo.
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New York : New York Review of Books, 2015.
First edition of this sequel to Dyson’s 2006 The Scientist as Rebel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author on the half-title page with the following line from this work, “We gain knowledge of our place in the universe not only from science but also from history, art and literature. Freeman Dyson.” Fine in a fine dustContinue reading "Dreams of Earth and Sky."
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New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2015.
Signed limited Special Collector’s edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, patterned endpapers. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Harper Lee. Housed in the original publisher’s custom clamshell box and enclosing cardboard box. In fine condition.
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London : William Heinemann, 2015.
Signed limited edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco. One of a 100 numbered copies, signed by Harper Lee. Housed in a custom clamshell box. In fine condition.
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New York : Twelve/Grand Central Publishing, 2015.
First edition of Paulson’s economic comparison between America and China. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by author in the year of publication on the title page, “3/19/15 Madeleine, I love working with you. With great admiration, Henry.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman toContinue reading "Dealing With China: An Insider Unmasks The New Economic Superpower."
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
First edition of the compilation of Murakami’s first two novels. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Haruki Murakami on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed three times by illustrator Chip Kidd, on the front panel, again on the front free endpaper and on the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design byContinue reading "Wind/ Pinball."
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New York : Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2015.
First edition of this collection of essays from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Marilynne Robinson on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Strick and Williams.
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New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2015.
Signed limited edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo. One of 500 numbered copies, signed by Harper Lee. Housed in a custom clamshell box. In fine condition with the original shipping carton.
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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 title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kelly Blair.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
First edition of this work by the Supreme Court justice. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Stephen Best Stephen Breyer” and additionally signed three times by legendary designer Chip Kidd, on the front panel, on the title page and on the rear dust jacket flap. FineContinue reading "The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities."
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New York : Harper, 2015.
First edition of this “thoughtful history of science” (The New Yorker). Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by on the title page, “To Roy Snodgrass with thanks for friendly help Steven Weinberg.” The recipient was a close friend of the authors. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Milan Bozic.
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 2016.
First edition of this work which gives “unprecedented insight into the inner workings of the Supreme Court and garner unparalleled appreciation for one of its finest minds” (Booklist). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Written with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Accompanied with a typed letter signed to BruceContinue reading "My Own Words. [with] Typed Letter Signed by Ruth Bader Ginsburg."
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New York : Rizzoli International Publications, 2016.
First edition of this unparalleled collection of high-art photography of fauna and cultures from around the world with a foreword by HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Kelly and Michael Enjoy your own Wild Encounters!! David Yarrow 17/12/2016.” Quarto, original publisher’s boards, profuselyContinue reading "Wild Encounters: Iconic Photographs of the World’s Vanishing Animals and Cultures."
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Dublin and St. Albans : Iconic Images and Red Engine Media Ltd, 2016.
First edition of Terry O’Neill’s stunning photographic tribute to one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, David Bowie. Folio, original cloth with onlay bas-relief portrait of Bowie to the front panel, images by Terry O’Neill. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer on the front free endpaper, “I hope you enjoy this tribute toContinue reading "David Bowie: A Photographic Memoir. Through the Lens of Terry O’Neill. [Bowie by O’Neill]."
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London : Harvill Secker, 2016.
First edition of this “remarkable book, full of insights and thoughtful reinterpretations of what we thought we knew about ourselves and our history” (The Guardian). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Yuval Noah Harrari. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Suzanne Dean.
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 2016.
First edition of this inspiring work that highlights the overlooked achievements of female athletes throughout history, showcasing their resilience and impact on the world of sports. Imperial octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs. Association copy, Lengthily and warmly inscribed on the front free endpaper, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, InContinue reading "Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History."
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Port Townsend, Washington : Copper Canyon Press, 2016.
First limited edition of Harrison’s last published work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with the title stamped in blind on the front panel. One of 150 numbered copies, this is number 36. Boldly signed by Jim Harrison on the third free endpaper. In fine condition. Accompanied by an inscribed note laid in, “10/16 Thanks for yourContinue reading "Dead Man’s Float."
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London : Mantle, 2016.
First edition of Ryan’s “complex and gripping tale of love and guilt” (A.L. Kennedy). Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by William Ryan on the title page. Near fine in a fine dust jacket.
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Saint-Paul de Vence : Fondation Maeght, 2016.
First edition of this striking, bold, photography work done by Christo et Jeanne-Claude. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy inscribed by the author “Madame For Madeleine with love August 30, 2016 NY.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President BillContinue reading "Barils, Barrels Christo et Jeanne-Claude."
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New York : Rizzoli International Publications, 2016.
First edition of this unparalleled collection of high-art photography of fauna and cultures from around the world with a foreword by HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. Boldly signed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “David Yarrow 8/12/2016.” Quarto, original publisher’s boards, profusely illustrated with overContinue reading "Wild Encounters: Iconic Photographs of the World’s Vanishing Animals and Cultures."
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New York : Doubleday, 2016.
First edition of this New York Times bestselling narrative history recounting the twenty-four-year-old Winston Churchill’s capture by Boer forces during the South African War of 1899. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Boldly signed by Candice Millard. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.
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: Post Hill Press, 2016.
First edition of this treatise by the founder of Turning Point. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Charlie Kirk on the front free endpaper. In fine condition.
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Economics and Finance
First Edition
Autograph Letters Signed
First Edition
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Biography and Autobiography
First Edition
Biography and Autobiography
First Edition
