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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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The Chimney-Corner.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher

The Chimney-Corner.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1888.

Later printing of this classic collection of essays which deals primarily with women’s issues, such as property rights, voting and education in post-Civil War America. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Trust in the Lord and do good. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford March 1893.” In nearContinue reading "The Chimney-Corner."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149908

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Earth’s Enigmas: A Volume of Stories.

Roberts, Charles G.D

Earth’s Enigmas: A Volume of Stories.

Boston and New York : Lamson, Wolffe and Company, 1896.

First edition of this collection of short stories, delving into the enigmatic aspects of both nature and human experience. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, top edge gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148056

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Vint Cerf Sketch Signed.

Cerf, Vint

Vint Cerf Sketch Signed.

1977.

Rare autograph sketch signed by internet pioneer Vint Cerf. One page, the sketch draws a set of connections between Packet Radio Network (PRNET), Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), and Atlantic Packet Satellite Network (SATNET). Boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. A fine and rare example of the inventive process behind thisContinue reading "Vint Cerf Sketch Signed."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147510

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Gone Baby Gone.

Lehane, Dennis [Ben Affleck]

Gone Baby Gone.

New York : William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1998.

First edition of this “chilling novel…an absolutely gripping story” (Chicago Tribune), basis for the film directed by Ben Affleck, starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, and Amy Ryan. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Dennis Lehane and director of the film Ben Affleck on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147401

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See You Later, Litigator! Peanuts at Work and Play.

Schulz, Charles M

See You Later, Litigator! Peanuts at Work and Play.

San Francisco : Collins Publisher, 1996.

First edition of this comical work by the creator of Peanuts. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147683

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Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools.

Chen, Milton; George Lucas [Foreword]

Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools.

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint, 2010.

First edition of this visionary framework for transforming secondary education to a more student-centered learning environment. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, with black and white photographs and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To the NPF Board, and the future of out National Parks! Milton Chen.” Fine in a near fineContinue reading "Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools."

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-148330

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Dramatis Personae.

Browning, Robert

Dramatis Personae.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1864.

First edition of Browning’s popular poetry collection. Octavo, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Robert Browning wishes all happinessContinue reading "Dramatis Personae."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147759

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Gretzky: From the Back Yard Rink to the Stanley Cup.

Gretzky, Walter; Jim Taylor [Wayne Gretzky]

Gretzky: From the Back Yard Rink to the Stanley Cup.

Toronto, Ontario : McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1984.

First edition of this biography of the greatest hockey player of all-time told through the eyes of his father, Walter Gretzky, to respected columnist, Jim Taylor. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by the great one “Wayne Gretzky 99” on the front free endpaper, along with his father Walter GretzkyContinue reading "Gretzky: From the Back Yard Rink to the Stanley Cup."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148212

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The Joy of Cooking.

Rombauer, Irma S.; Marion Rombauer Becker

The Joy of Cooking.

Indianapolis/ New York : Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1952.

First edition of the 1952 edition of Rombauer’s classic work. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, illustrated by Ginnie Hofmann. Boldly signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “Most cordially. Irma S. Rombauer and Marion R. Becker. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by both authors.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147706

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Hubert Védrine French Foreign Policy Collection.

Védrine, Hubert [Madeleine Albright]

Hubert Védrine French Foreign Policy Collection.

: Fayard; Brookings Institution Press, 1996-2021.

Collection of nine works from the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Hubert Védrine, from the library of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The works include: Les Mondes de Francois Mitterrand [1996], Les Cartes de la France [2000], France in an Age of Globalization [2001], Face a l’Hyoer-Puissance Textes et Discours 1995-2003 [2003], ContinuerContinue reading "Hubert Védrine French Foreign Policy Collection."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147905

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The World’s Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective.

Parker, Robert M

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2005.

First edition of the renowned wine critic’s elaborately illustrated work showcasing 175 of the world’s most accomplished wine estates. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, elaborately illustrated with color photographs. Boldly signed by Robert M. Parker on an official bookplate. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Beth Middleworth. Uncommon signed.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-147671

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Salvador.

Didion, Joan

Salvador.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1983.

First edition of this classic work by the award-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Joan Didion on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147964

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The Fun of It.

Earhart, Amelia

The Fun of It.

New York : Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932.

First edition of Earhart’s account of her childhood, her fascination with aviation, and her life through her 1932 flight across the Atlantic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout, with the original record in the rear pastedown. Boldly signed by Amelia Earhart on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

$7,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149914

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land.

Banerjee, Subhankar; Matthiessen, Peter; Schaller, George B.; Miller, Debbie S.; Sibley, David Allen; Mauer, Fran; Meadows, William H.; Foreword by Jimmy Carter

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land.

Seattle : The Mountaineer Books, 2003.

First edition of the most comprehensive, photographic documentation of the biodiversity and indigenous cultures of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Peter Matthiessen and Terry Tempest Williams on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148029

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The Vanishing Face of Gaia.

Lovelock, James

The Vanishing Face of Gaia.

New York : Basic Books, 2009.

First edition of this work by the famed scientist. Octavo, half cloth. Boldly signed by James Lovelock on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pracher Designs.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-146482

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Jane Goodall Signed 1963 National Geographic Magazine. [with] 1995 National Geographic Magazine with Jane Goodall Cover Photo.

Goodall, Jane

Jane Goodall Signed 1963 National Geographic Magazine. [with] 1995 National Geographic Magazine with Jane Goodall Cover Photo.

Washington, D.C : National Geographic Society, 1963 and 1995.

Rare August 1963 issue of The National Geographic Magazine inscribed by renowned naturalist and scientist, Jane Goodall. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Inscribed by Goodall on the front panel, “For Adrienne – Best wishes Jane Goodall.” This issue features Goodall’s article “My Life Among Wild Chimpanzees.” In very good condition.Continue reading "Jane Goodall Signed 1963 National Geographic Magazine. [with] 1995 National Geographic Magazine with Jane Goodall Cover Photo."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148121

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Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public.

Flanders, Steven [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] Foreword by Stephen Breyer

Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition of this exploration of the architectural, historical, and civic significance of courthouses. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with photographs throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by contributor Douglas P. Woodlock on the front free endpaper recto, “26 January 2007, To Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Whose path in the law has been responsible for muchContinue reading "Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148154

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On Art and Artists.

Huxley, Aldous

On Art and Artists.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1960.

First edition of this classic collection of essays. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the Aldous Huxley on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148084

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On The Road.

Kerouac, Jack

On The Road.

New York : The Viking Press, 1957.

First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original black cloth, top stain red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author’s daughter, “For Allen MacGuire Best wishes, Jan Kerouac.” Jan Kerouac was a writer and the only child of Jack Kerouac and Joan Haverty Kerouac. She published three semi-autobiographical novels, Baby Driver: A Story About Myself inContinue reading "On The Road."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148125

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Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph.

Schultz, Gus; Paul Tibbets; George Caron; J. Robert Oppenheimer

Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph.

Los Alamos, New Mexico c. 1943-1945.

Inspection mirror used in the construction of the atomic bomb by Gus Schultz, foreman of the drafting room and machine shop at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Schultz was a key member of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s team, earning high praise from Oppenheimer himself. The mirror was essential for use in hard to see areas,Continue reading "Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148078

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Gateway.

Pohl, Frederik

Gateway.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1977.

First edition of the master of science fiction’s suspenseful mystery adventure. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susan- Frederik Pohl 196.” Additionally signed by Frederik Pohl on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed twice by Pohl.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148090

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Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe.

Allison, Graham [Madeleine K. Albright]

Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe.

New York : Times Books, 2004.

First edition of this informative work on nuclear terrorism and how to prevent it. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine, With great admiration and hope G.” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147591

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Capitalism And Freedom.

Friedman, Milton; With the Assistance of Rose Friedman

Capitalism And Freedom.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1962.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear with a laid in signature of Milton Friedman. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148398

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Paul Tibbets and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk Signed Photographic Print.

Tibbets, Paul; Theodore Van Kirk

Paul Tibbets and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk Signed Photographic Print.

1945.

Distinctive photograph of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud signed by two crew members of the Enola Gay. Black and white photographic print of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud captured just after the release of the “Little Boy” atomic bomb. Boldly signed in silver felt tip by, “Paul W. Tibbets Pilot B29 Enola Gay 6 Aug. 1945,” andContinue reading "Paul Tibbets and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk Signed Photographic Print."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-147781

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A View From The Podium.

Queler, Eve [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

A View From The Podium.

: Xlibris, 2019.

First edition of this memoir that chronicles Eve Queler’s pioneering career as a conductor. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustarted with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Dear Ruth To a true opera lover! With great admiration for you remarkable achievements Warmest regards,Continue reading "A View From The Podium."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148152

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John Ermine of the Yellowstone.

Remington, Frederic

John Ermine of the Yellowstone.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of this thought-provoking work of a young Native American man who is torn between his traditional way of life and the rapidly changing world around him. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, top edge gilt, black and white illustrations by Frederic Remington. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To myContinue reading "John Ermine of the Yellowstone."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148081

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To Kill A Mockingbird.

Lee, Harper

To Kill A Mockingbird.

Philadelphia & New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

First edition, fifth printing (published the same year as the first) of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “For John B. Briskey with my best wishes, Harper Lee.” Near fineContinue reading "To Kill A Mockingbird."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149909

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The Cigar Companion.

Shanken, Marvin R

The Cigar Companion.

Philadelphia : Running Press, 1995.

First edition of this work by the legendary Marvin Shanken, who introduced countless cigar smokers to the world. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Marvin Shanken on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147311

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Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147884

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Guardians of the Revolution: Iran and the World in the Age of the Ayatollahs.

Takeyh, Ray [Madeleine K. Albright]

Guardians of the Revolution: Iran and the World in the Age of the Ayatollahs.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

First edition of this accessible and authoritative history of Iran’s relations with the world since the revolution in 1979. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Secretary Albright, Much appreciation forContinue reading "Guardians of the Revolution: Iran and the World in the Age of the Ayatollahs."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147592

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It.

Gorsuch, Neil

A Republic, If You Can Keep It.

New York : Crown Forum, 2019.

First edition of this riveting work by the Supreme Court Justice. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Neil Gorsuch on a Supreme Court Historical Society bookplate. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Joseph Perez.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-148246

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Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe!

Smith, Stan

Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe!

New York : Rizzoli, 2018.

First edition of this work by the legendary tennis player. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Marco – Hope you enjoy my book! Stan Smith.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148292

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The Tailor of Panama.

le Carre, John

The Tailor of Panama.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1996.

First edition of this “tour de force in which almost every convention of the classic spy novel is violated” (The New York Times). Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly inscribed by John le Carre the title page, “For Vicki, with all good things- John le Carre 5 Nov ’96 Harrods.” Fine in a fineContinue reading "The Tailor of Panama."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-149905

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

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, finely bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, ruled borders to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, original red silk ribbon, top stain red, illustrated with in-line andContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147347

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Travels With Lizbeth: Three Years on the Road and on the Streets.

Eighner, Lars

Travels With Lizbeth: Three Years on the Road and on the Streets.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1993.

First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Lars Eighner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Front cover photograph by Martha Grenon.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-148268

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The Little Book About God.

Ford, Lauren

The Little Book About God.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1934.

First edition of this charming beautifully illustrated book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a original drawing, “For Marc, Amy and Jonathan. Lauren Ford.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-147745

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The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

Paley, William [William Tecumseh Sherman]

The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

New York : Collins, Keese, & Co, 1839.

Later edition of this classic book on moral and political philosophy; used by William Tecumseh Sherman while a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Octavo, original calf. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown. Intentionally scratched with “S” multiple times on the front panel by General Sherman. InscribedContinue reading "The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145971

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Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski Signed Photograph.

Williams, Ted; Carl Yastrzemski

Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of Boston Red Sox legends Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. Boldly signed in silver felt tip by both Williams and Yastrzemski. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148076

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Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate.

Edison, Thomas A

Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate.

New Jersey : Edison Phonograph Works, 1899.

Rare Edison Phonograph Works stock certificate boldly signed by Thomas Edison. Printed document boldly signed “Thomas A. Edison” as President and “J.F. Randolph” as Treasurer, one page, numbered 106, dated November 6, 1899. Stock certificate for three 750/1000 shares of $100 Capitol Stock to James D.W. Cutting. Transfer information present on verso, showing that theContinue reading "Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148074

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Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One.

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.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-149258

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Milton and Rose Friedman Signed Photograph.

Friedman, Milton and Rose

Milton and Rose Friedman Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of Milton and Rose Friedman, flanked with people to their right and left, with Tom Moore on the far left. Inscribed by Milton, “For Tom, with admiration and affection, Milton Friedman” and signed below “Rose Friedman.” Tom Moore was a member of the Council Of Economic Advisers during the Ronald Reagan administration. MattedContinue reading "Milton and Rose Friedman Signed Photograph."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148394

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The Story of the Winged-S: Late Developments and Recent Photographs of the Helicopter.

Sikorsky, Igor

The Story of the Winged-S: Late Developments and Recent Photographs of the Helicopter.

New York : Dodd, Meade & Company, 1958.

First edition, early printing of the autobiography of the Russian-American aviation pioneer and designer of the first viable American helicopter. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jack Sloane with kindest personal regards of I. Sikorsky Jan 25 1963.” VeryContinue reading "The Story of the Winged-S: Late Developments and Recent Photographs of the Helicopter."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148067

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The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments.

Atwood, Margaret

The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments.

Toronto : McClelland and Stewart, 1985-2019.

First Canadian edition and true first of Atwood’s modern masterpiece and it’s Booker Prize Award-winning sequel, The Testaments. Octavo, two original half cloth. The Handmaid’s Tale is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Janny and Rob- best wishes- Margaret Atwood.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148283

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Organizing the Presidency.

Hess, Stephen; James P. Pfiffner [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Organizing the Presidency.

Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, 2002.

Third edition of this examination of the changing responsibilities of the executive branch jobs and their relationships with one another, from the time of Roosevelt to George W. Bush. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Kiki & Marty – With love &Continue reading "Organizing the Presidency."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147836

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Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama.

Desantis, Ron

Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama.

Jacksonville, FL : High-Pitched Hum Publishing, 2011.

First edition of DeSantis’ first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bruce and Patty- Faithful and strong in defense of the Constitution! Ron DeSantis.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mary Fisher Design.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148943

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Galapagos: World’s End.

Beebe, William

Galapagos: World’s End.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1924.

Signed limited first edition, one of only 100 numbered copies, this is number 54, boldly signed by William Beebe, the father of modern ecology. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Illustrated with 24 tipped-in color plates by Isabel Cooper, and 83 photographs mostly by John Tee-Van. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$2,600.00

Item Number: RRB-84953

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My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.

King, Coretta Scott

My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969.

First edition of Coretta Scott King’s autobiography, which recounts the history of the Civil Rights Movement and offers an inside look at Dr. King, his sermons and speeches. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. + Mrs. Charles Martin With deepest appreciation and personal regardsContinue reading "My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149789

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The Great Horizon.

Costner, Kevin; Cale Glendening

The Great Horizon.

: Weldon Owen, 2024.

First edition of this work through Cale Glendening’s intimate cast portraits and behind-the-scenes photography of Costner’s epic film The Great Horizon. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Kevin Costner and Cale Glendening on the half-title page. In fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-148218

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Cats’ A.B.C.

Nichols, Beverley

Cats’ A.B.C.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1960.

First British edition of this charming children’s book about the lives, personalities, and quirks of cats. Royal octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout by Derrick Sayer. Boldly signed by Beverley Nichols on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-147943

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The Exorcist.

Blatty, William Peter [Kitty Winn]

The Exorcist.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1971.

First edition of Blatty’s landmark horror novel, basis for the 1973 film. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by William Peter Blatty and actress Kitty Winn, who starred in the film on the front free endpaper, “To Bob – with my thanks and warm good wishes – Bill Blatty June 2, 1971” and “ForContinue reading "The Exorcist."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147935

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Electrosurgery in Dentistry.

Oringer, Maurice J

Electrosurgery in Dentistry.

Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders Company, 1968.

Early edition of this work on the use of electrosurgery in modern dentistry. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustarted with black and white photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Dr. Walter Kindiak With sincere great wishes of the author. Maurice J. Oringer.” InContinue reading "Electrosurgery in Dentistry."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-147798

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David Yarrow: Storytelling.

Yarrow, David

David Yarrow: Storytelling.

New York : Rizzoli International Publications, Inc, 2022.

First edition of this collection of tales of adventure and misadventure told through Yarrow’s magnificent high-art photography, with a foreword by Cindy Crawford. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, profusely illustrated with a mix of over 125 photographs of Yarrow’s most iconic work and previously unpublished photographs. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “All theContinue reading "David Yarrow: Storytelling."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147931

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Feminism, Marriage, and the Law in Victorian England, 1850-1895.

Shanley, Mary Lyndon [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Feminism, Marriage, and the Law in Victorian England, 1850-1895.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 1989.

First edition of this comprehensive study of Victorian reforms in marriage law and how it reshapes our understanding of the feminist movement of that period. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bill Bader on the front free endpaper, “2 June 1997, For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The veryContinue reading "Feminism, Marriage, and the Law in Victorian England, 1850-1895."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147831

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JFK: The Documented Screenplay.

Stone, Oliver and Zachary Sklar [Kevin Costner]

JFK: The Documented Screenplay.

New York : Applause Books, 1992.

First edition of this work which was the basis for the award-winning film. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Oliver Stone on the title page and Kevin Costner on the half-title page. In near fine condition.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148274

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Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey.

Ali, Muhammad

Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1993.

First edition of this photographic record of Muhammad Ali’s career. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with numerous photographs by Howard L. Bingham of or concerning Muhammad Ali. Presentation copy, inscribed by Muhammad Ali on the title page. Introductions by Muhammad and Lonni Ali, Bill & Camille Cosby, Jim Murray, Gordon Parks, George Plimpton, Alvin F. Poussaint,Continue reading "Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148277

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Sonny Boy: A Memoir.

Pacino, Al

Sonny Boy: A Memoir.

New York : Penguin Press, 2024.

First edition of the autobiography of one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed by Al Pacino on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148278

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The Death of a President.

Manchester, William

The Death of a President.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of the historian’s most well-known and enduring work. Octavo, original blue cloth, cartographic endpapers. Boldly signed by William Manchester on the title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by J. Caroff Associates. A very bright example.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-144344

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Winston S. Churchill Signed 1953 Meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Photograph.

Churchill, Winston S.; Jawaharlal Nehru

Winston S. Churchill Signed 1953 Meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Photograph.

London June 1953.

Large original photograph of the 1953 Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conference. The large silver gelatin print is signed below signed by UK Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, India Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and every other sitter. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 34.5 inches by 24 inches. Rare and desirable signed by these two twentiethContinue reading "Winston S. Churchill Signed 1953 Meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Photograph."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147883

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The Right Stuff.

Wolfe, Tom

The Right Stuff.

New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1979.

First edition of Wolfe’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth with titles to the spine in silver. Boldly signed by Tom Wolfe on the second front free endpaper. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Kiyoshi Kanai.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-147879

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Blindness.

Saramago, Jose

Blindness.

New York : Harcourt Brace & Company, 1997.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Saul Jose Saramago 29.10.2008.” Additionally signed twice by jacket designer Claudine Mansour on the front jacket panel and the rear flap. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero. Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Blindness."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146522

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The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power.

Caro, Robert A

The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1982-2012.

First editions of each volume in Robert A Caro’s ground-breaking biography of President Lyndon Johnson, each signed or inscribed by Caro. Octavo, original publisher’s gilt-lettered cloth, illustrated with numerous photographs and maps. The Path To Power [1982] is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Joel – Precious friend. RobertContinue reading "The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path To Power, Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, The Passage of Power."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147878

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The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany.

Shirer, William L

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1960.

First edition of “one of the most important works of history of our time” (Orville Prescott, New York Times). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by William L. Shirer on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Brownjohn, Chermayeff and Geismar. First editions are rare, especiallyContinue reading "The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148281

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The Bridge on the River Kwai: The Story of the Film.

Houghton, Claude; Pierre Boulle; Alec Guinness; Jack Hawkins

The Bridge on the River Kwai: The Story of the Film.

England : Moore & Matthes Ltd., 1957.

Original brochure celebrating the David Lean war film ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ with the story of the film by Claude Houghton, based on the screenplay written by Pierre Boulle. Real wood block measuring 4.75 inches by 2.75 inches affixed to front cover, inscribed, “This bridge was designed and constructed by soldiers of the BritishContinue reading "The Bridge on the River Kwai: The Story of the Film."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147872

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Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

Jr Martin, Bill. Eric Carle

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

New York : Henry and Holt Company, 2007.

First edition of this classic colorful children’s interactive book. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial boards, patterned endpapers, illustrated, original poster tipped in at rear. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Grrrr For Dr. J. Robert Dornish Eric Carle.” Carle had added an original drawing of a bear to the left of hisContinue reading "Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?"

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149041

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Wild Encounters: Iconic Photographs of the World’s Vanishing Animals and Cultures.

Yarrow, David

Wild Encounters: Iconic Photographs of the World’s Vanishing Animals and Cultures.

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."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147871

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

Murakami, Haruki

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1997.

First edition of Murakami’s heroically imaginative novel, which is at once a detective story, an account of a disintegrating marriage, and an excavation of the buried secrets of World War II. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly by Haruki Murakami and additionally signed five times by legendary jacket illustrator Chip Kidd; on the front panel ofContinue reading "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148290

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Sputnik Sweetheart.

Murakami, Haruki

Sputnik Sweetheart.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2001.

First edition of this work which “grabs you from its opening lines. . . . [Murakami’s] never written anything more openly emotional” (Los Angeles Magazine). Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Haruki Murakami on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd; on the front panel, on theContinue reading "Sputnik Sweetheart."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148289

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Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age.

Jr. Dizard, Wilson [Madeleine K. Albright]

Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age.

Washington, D.C : Library of Congress, 2001.

First edition of how the digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “July 2001 to Dr. Madeleine Albright with best regards, Wilson Dizard” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. SecretaryContinue reading "Digital Diplomacy: U.S. Foreign Policy In The Information Age."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-141104

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Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Einstein, Albert. Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp

Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Evanston : The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc., 1949.

First edition of Einstein’s singular autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein by Yousuf Karsh. Presentation copy, inscribed by editor Paul Arthur Schilpp on the front free endpaper, “To a dear colleague and esteemed scholar with the best wishes of Paul A. Schilpp.” Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp. Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-145894

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Passionate Uprisings: Iran’s Sexual Revolution.

Mahdavi, Pardis; [Madeleine K. Albright]

Passionate Uprisings: Iran’s Sexual Revolution.

Stanford : Stanford University Press, 2009.

First edition of this inside look at the sexual politics of Iranian society and the youth revolution that has risen in its wake. Octavo, original sky blue boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Secretary Albright, with great friendship and admiration, Pardis Mahdavi.”Continue reading "Passionate Uprisings: Iran’s Sexual Revolution."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147353

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Flowers.

Penn, Irving

Flowers.

New York : Harmony Books, 1980.

First edition of this iconic collection of photographs of flowers taken between 1967-1973. Quarto, original beige cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Irving Penn on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Am exceptional example.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-84689

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Souvenir de Ballet.

Grandier, Lydia Landon; Constantine Hassalevris [Photographer] [Raymond Chandler]

Souvenir de Ballet.

San Diego, CA : Hester & Smith, Inc, 1947.

First edition of this photographic compilation showcasing the artistry of ballet. Imperial octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs by Constantine Hassalevris. Signed by the author and the photographer on the half-title page. Presentation copy, inscribed by Raymond Chandler to Sybil, the daughter of Jean Fracasse, “For my Sybi With allContinue reading "Souvenir de Ballet."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147870

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