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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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Lee, Harper

To Kill A Mockingbird.

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

First edition, the finest association copy of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century which had an initial first printing of 5,000 copies and went on to earn Harper Lee the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaperContinue reading "To Kill A Mockingbird."

$250,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149590

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Ray, Tom [Dr. Seuss]

Original Drawing of The Grinch. [How the Grinch Stole Christmas].

: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc, 1966.

Rare original drawing of The Grinch from the 1966 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Graphite and colored pencil on animation paper of a smiling Grinch preparing to slide down a chimney. Inscribed by Tom Ray, “…as he climed to the roof.” In fine condition. The piece measures 10.5 inches by 12.5 inches. A unique piece.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148223

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Irving, John

The World According to Garp.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1978.

First edition of the author’s fourth breakthrough novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Hilary John Irving.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Leo Manso.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-149614

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Johnson, Simon and James Kwak

13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown.

New York : Pantheon Books, 2010.

First edition of this authoritative history of America’s financial oligarchy by one of the most prominent and frequently cited economists in the nation. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Simon Johnson on the title page, “To John and Pam Best Wishes Simon Johnson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by BrianContinue reading "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149728

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Eliot, T.S

Ash-Wednesday.

New York : The Fountain Press Inc./London Faber & Faber Ltd, 1930.

Signed limited edition of T. S. Eliot’s classic “conversion poem.” Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt. One of six hundred numbered copies, this is number 329. Boldly signed by T.S. Eliot on the colophon. In near fine condition, bookplate to the front pastedown. A very sharp example.

$2,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149679

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Groom, Winston [Tom Hanks; Eric Roth; Dick Cavett]

Forrest Gump.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 2014.

First commemorative edition of this modern classic, basis for the 1994 film starring Tom Hanks, with the screenplay by Eric Roth. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Winston Groom on the title page and additionally signed by Academy-Award winning actor Tom Hanks, Dick Cavett (who appeared in the film) and screenwriter Eric Roth. FineContinue reading "Forrest Gump."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143899

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Smith, William

A Concise Dictionary of the Bible, For the Use of Families and Students.

London : John Murray, 1865.

First edition of Smith’s Concise Dictionary of the Bible. Octavo, bound in full dark green leather with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour on the front flyleaf, “John Hewy Havadine, with all goodContinue reading "A Concise Dictionary of the Bible, For the Use of Families and Students."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-147247

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McCullough, David [Tom Hanks]

John Adams.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2001.

First edition of the author’s second Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by David McCullough and by Academy-Award winning actor Tom Hanks on the title page. Hanks was the executive producer of the 2008 television miniseries directed by Tom Hooper, starring Paul Giamatti, which went on to win four GoldenContinue reading "John Adams."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150573

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Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

New York : Arthur A. Levine Books: An Imprint of Scholastic Press, 1999.

First American edition, early printing of the second book in Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter series. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Mary Grandpré. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Thea (yet again!) J.K. Rowling.” Very good in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket art by Mary Grandpré. Jacket designContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149252

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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed.

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Oversized satin finish color photograph of the iconic ‘Earthrise‘ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, signed by mission commander Frank Borman in silver felt tip, “Good night, Merry Christmas and God Bless all on Earth Frank Borman Gemini VII.“ In fine condition. The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. A desirable image.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-149749

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Seuss, Dr

Green Eggs and Ham.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition, early printing of this Dr. Seuss classic. Octavo, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “With Best Wishes to Chuck Meeks! Dr. Seuss.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed by Dr. Seuss.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149462

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Irving, Washington [William T. Sherman]

A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada: From the MSS. of Fray Antonio Agapida.

Paris : Baudry's European Library, 1842.

General William T. Sherman’s copy of this romanticized historical narrative. Octavo, bound in full dark green calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges gilt, turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. Full page autograph inscription in pencil by United States General William T. Sherman on the versoContinue reading "A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada: From the MSS. of Fray Antonio Agapida."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149597

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Morrison, Toni

A Mercy.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.

First edition of “one of Morrison’s most haunting works yet” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Toni Morrison on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Barbara de Wilde.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-150556

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Lewis, Carl

Carl Lewis Signed Sports Illustrated.

New York : Time Inc., August 5, 1996.

Original Sports Illustrated from August, 1996 of Olympic champion Carl Lewis on the cover. Boldly signed by Carl Lewis on the front cover. In near fine condition.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-150634

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Translated by Rabbi Isidore Epstein

The Babylonian Talmud.

London : The Soncino Press, 1935-1952.

First complete English translation and first Soncino edition of the Babylonian Talmud, a revered and significant work of Jewish scholarship. Octavo, 52 volumes in the original publisher’s deluxe full pebbled morocco with gilt titles and raised bands to the spine, gilt Soncino Press insignia to each front panel, gilt-ruled turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edgeContinue reading "The Babylonian Talmud."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149544

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Irving, John

The 158-Pound Marriage.

New York : Random House, 1974.

First edition of Irving’s third book. Octavo. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Merry Christmas, to Colin’s Teacher, Mr. Gallivan…1975 John Irving.” The recipient was John Irving’s son Colin’s teacher. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-150632

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Dull, Mrs. S. R [Henrietta Stanley Dull]

Southern Cooking.

Atlanta, GA : Published by Mrs. S.R. Dull/Printed by The Ruralist Press, 1928.

First edition of this definitive work on southern cuisine. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial green cloth with titles and front panel vignette stamped in black. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mrs. W.R. Dixon. I hope you’ll like my recipes. Henrietta Stanley Dull (Mrs S.R. Dull.).” In very good condition.Continue reading "Southern Cooking."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149598

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Ford, Richard

Independence Day.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Joanna. From your admirer; with gratitude Richard June 30, 1995.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150635

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Wheeler, Tony; Photographs by l'Anson

Rice Trails: A Journey Through the Ricelands of Asia & Australia.

Australia : Lonely Planet, 2004.

First edition of this wonderful work by the founder of Lonely Planet. Oblong quarto, original glossy boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by both Tony Wheeler and photographer Richard l’Anson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146239

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Lowry, Malcolm

Under the Volcano.

New York : Reynal & Hitchcock, 1947.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “—Not to mention the Rhumerit Martiniqueist, with the milk punches, the vanilla sticks, the invitations to tomorrows champagne; the walks, the Greek restaurants, — Not to mention the Chamber of Deputies — Nor Alèsia, Nor Chartres, Nor In le Havre, Nor AnContinue reading "Under the Volcano."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150627

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Milgrom, Paul

Discovering Prices: Auction Design in Markets with Complex Constraints.

New York : Columbia University Press, 2017.

First edition of this foundational contribution to modern market design by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Paul Milgrom on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover design by Noah Arlow.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149642

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Johnson, Simon and James Kwak

13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown.

New York : Pantheon Books, 2010.

First edition of this authoritative history of America’s financial oligarchy by one of the most prominent and frequently cited economists in the nation. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Simon Johnson on the title page, “James Thank you! Simon Johnson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brian Barth.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149620

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Kerouac, Jack

On the Road.

New York : Viking Press, 1957.

First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth lettered in white, top stain red. Association copy, signed by ten Beat Generation figures, each of whom played a significant role in the creation of On the Road. Signed by Lucien Carr, Allen Ginsberg (dated 2/10/84), Al Hinkle, Ed White, Sterling Lord, Helen WeaverContinue reading "On the Road."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149815

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Standing Bear, Luther [Chief Standing Bear]

My People the Sioux.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928.

First edition of this foundational work of Native American autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial orange cloth, top stain brown, frontispiece of Chief Standing Bear at council, illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings by the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lowell Groves, from Chief-Standing Bear MatoContinue reading "My People the Sioux."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149609

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