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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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Malcolm X. with the assistance of Alex Haley

The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

New York : Grove Press, Inc., 1965.

First edition of one of TIME Magazine’s ten most important nonfiction books of the twentieth century. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with 22 karat gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed byContinue reading "The Autobiography of Malcolm X."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150961

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Forester, C.S

The African Queen.

Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1935.

First edition of C.S. Forester’s beloved African adventure, the basis for John Huston’s 1951 Oscar-winning film starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. One of only 2500 copies printed. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling toContinue reading "The African Queen."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150960

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Smith, Betty

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1943.

First edition of Smith’s classic first novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt in 22 karatContinue reading "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150893

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Herbert, Frank

The Worlds of Frank Herbert.

New York : Ace Books, 1977.

First mass market edition of this collection of nine short stories by the author of Dune. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers, all edges stained orange. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. In near fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-150263

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Barnes, David M

The Draft Riots in New York July, 1863.

New York : Baker & Godwin, Printers and Publishers, 1863.

First edition of the best contemporary account of the New York City Draft Week Riots, the largest civil urban disturbance in American history. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, with original printed paperContinue reading "The Draft Riots in New York July, 1863."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147793

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Connell Jr., Evan S

Mrs. Bridge.

New York : The Viking Press, 1959.

First edition of the author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Nell, Evan Connell.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Jacket design by Susanne Suba.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150886

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Hoon, Chng Huang [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Not Among Peers: The Judicial Construction of Rights and Gender Roles.

Singapore : Centre for Advanced Studies, 1991.

Original scholarly work from the Centre for Advanced Studies Research Paper Series examines how U.S. Supreme Court judges use language to construct and reinforce gender roles in their legal opinions. Octavo, original wrappers, CAS Research Paper Series Number 7. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front wrapper, “With best wishes, To Justice Ginsburg,Continue reading "Not Among Peers: The Judicial Construction of Rights and Gender Roles."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150836

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Talbott, Hudson

We’re Back!: A Dinosaur’s Story.

New York : Crown Publishers, Inc, 1987.

First edition of this classic children’s novel. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial cloth with gilt dinosaurs to the front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the page facing the title page, “best wishes – Hudson Talbott.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-150874

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Kirkwood, James

American Grotesque: An Account of the Clay Shaw-Jim Garrison Affair in the City of New Orleans.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1970.

First edition of this detailed journalistic account of the investigation and trial conducted by New Orleans DA Jim Garrison against businessman Clay Shaw. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, top stain blue, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by James Kirkwood on the front free endpaper. Fine in a very good dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "American Grotesque: An Account of the Clay Shaw-Jim Garrison Affair in the City of New Orleans."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-150872

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Toll, Ian W.

Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy.

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

First edition of this “fluent, intelligent history…give[s] the reader a feel for the human quirks and harsh demands of life at sea” (New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Ian Toll on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Wes Youssi.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-151296

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Carson, Rachel

Silent Spring.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1962.

First edition of Carson’s landmark work. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Rachel Carson on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. Drawings by Lois and Louis Darling. An exceptional example, desirable signed and inscribed.

$4,600.00

Item Number: RRB-151213

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Black, Charles L., Jr. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

St. John’s Law Review; “One Nation Indivisible”: Unnamed Human Rights in the United States.

St. John's University, New York : St. John's Law Review, 1991.

Original Winter 1991 offprint of the St. John’s Law Review containing Charles L. Black, Jr.’s “One Nation Indivisible”: Unnamed Human Rights in the United States. Octavo, original wrappers, St. John’s Law Review Volume 65, Winter 1991, Number 1. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front wrapper, “For the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, withContinue reading "St. John’s Law Review; “One Nation Indivisible”: Unnamed Human Rights in the United States."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150835

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Black, Charles L. Jr. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Yale Law Journal: “And Our Posterity.”

New Haven, Connecticut : The Yale Law Journal Co., Inc., 1993.

Original May 1993 offprint of The Yale Law Journal containing Charles L. Black, Jr.’s “And Our Posterity.” Octavo, original wrappers, The Yale Law Journal Volume 102, May 1993, Number 7. Inscribed by the author on the front wrapper, “For the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with all best wishes! Charles Black, New York 29 October, 1993.” TheContinue reading "The Yale Law Journal: “And Our Posterity.”"

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150833

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Beagle, Peter S

The Last Unicorn.

New York : The Viking Press, 1968.

First edition of Beagle’s classic second book, a landmark work of modern fantasy that blends mythic storytelling with lyrical prose and philosophical depth. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, top stain purple. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to fellow writer Annie Dillard on the title page, “’The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, andContinue reading "The Last Unicorn."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150852

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Herbert, Frank

The Dosadi Experiment.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1977.

First edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150880

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Prost, Alain

Champion Du Monde.

France : Carrere/Michel Lafon, 1985.

First edition of this autobiographical account of four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost. Quarto, written in French, original pictorial boards with Alain Prost on the front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Boldly signed by Alain Prost on the title page. In near fine condition.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-150832

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Lewis, Michael

Liar’s Poker.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1989.

First edition, early printing of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Kathleen Thanks for the interview! Michael Lewis.” Fine in a near fineprice-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Andrew M. Newman Graphic Design Inc. Jacket illustration by Vint Lawrence. An exceptionalContinue reading "Liar’s Poker."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151214

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Herbert, Frank

Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of Children of Dune: Part Two.]

New York : Analog: Science Fiction and Fact, 1976.

First edition of Analog: Science Fiction and Fact magazine containing the first appearance of the second part of Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, later published as a novel. Octavo, issue February 1976, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert above his name on page 63 of his contribution. InContinue reading "Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of Children of Dune: Part Two.]"

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-150280

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Dylan, Bob

Nashville Skyline Bob Dylan Signed Album.

New York : Columbia Records, .

Bob Dylan’s ninth studio and singular country music album, marking a dramatic shift in his direction and style. Boldly signed by Dylan in black felt tip on the front panel of the album cover at the bottom right corner. In near fine condition. Original record included.

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150769

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Serraillier, Ian [Raymond Briggs]

The Tale of Three Landlubbers.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1970.

First edition of this youthful adventure tale. Quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Raymond Briggs opposite the half-title page, “For Eileen Ireland with Best Wishes from Raymond Briggs 26 April 1981.” Additionally signed by Ian Serraillier and again by Raymond Briggs on the half-title page. Good in a goodContinue reading "The Tale of Three Landlubbers."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-150752

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Goldin, Claudia Dale

Urban Slavery in the American South 1820-1860: A Quantitative History.

Chicago and London : The University of Chicago Press, 1976.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s classic first book, an economic analysis of enslaved labor in Southern cities during the 1800s. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with maps and graphs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Nov. 2024 For Ruth – My first book! Regards – Claudia Goldin.” Fine inContinue reading "Urban Slavery in the American South 1820-1860: A Quantitative History."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150746

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Follett, Ken

The Pillars of the Earth.

London : Macmillan, 1989.

First British edition of Follett’s immensely popular bestseller, widely considered his masterpiece which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “with best wishes – Ken Follett.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket illustration by AndrewContinue reading "The Pillars of the Earth."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150763

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Follett, Ken

Whiteout.

London : Macmillan, 2004.

First edition of Follett’s internationally bestselling novel, a high-stakes thriller of human betrayal, medical peril, and a race against time. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Ken Follett on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Dust Jacket design by Richard Hasselberger. Jacket illustration by John Alvin.Continue reading "Whiteout."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-150758

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Dahl, Roald

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1964.

First edition, early printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original half-cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Donald Cameron and all his family with love Roald Dahl.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150757

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