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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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Blackberry Winter: A Story Illustrated by Wightman Williams.

Warren, Robert Penn

Blackberry Winter: A Story Illustrated by Wightman Williams.

Cummington, Massachusetts : The Cummington Press, July 1946.

Signed limited edition of the author’s highly acclaimed short story. Octavo, original publisher’s quarter leather over paper-covered boards, illustrated by Wightman Williams. One of three hundred thirty copies signed by the author and illustrator on the colophon, this is number thirty one. In very good condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-144817

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The Cat in the Hat.

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel]

The Cat in the Hat.

New York : Random House, 1957.

First edition, first issue of Dr. Seuss’ classic work. Octavo, original illustrated unlaminated boards. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “for Chris Brandon (aged 11) with Best Wishes Dr. Seuss.” All first issue points present: price of 200/200 on the dust jacket, no mention of the “Beginner Books” series on the rear panel,Continue reading "The Cat in the Hat."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151682

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New Hampshire.

Frost, Robert; Woodcuts by J.J. Lankes

New Hampshire.

New York : Henry Holt & Company, 1923.

First edition, first printing of Robert Frost’s first Pulitzer Prize-winning collection. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with woodcuts by J.J. Lankes. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “For George Olds from his faithful follower Robert Frost.” The recipient, George D. Olds, was a member of a prominent New York family with a legacy of philanthropyContinue reading "New Hampshire."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151681

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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Dahl, Roald

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1964.

First edition, first first issue with the six line colophon on the last page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author, Roald Dahl XXXX XXXX” on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Rare and desirableContinue reading "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory."

$22,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151678

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The Pity of War: Explaining World War I.

Ferguson, Niall

The Pity of War: Explaining World War I.

New York : Basic Books, 1999.

First edition, early printing of this “rich and provocative book, evocative and heartbreaking. Ferguson is a talented writer and a versatile scholar” (Atlantic). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “Niall Ferguson 19.iv.99.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by DavidContinue reading "The Pity of War: Explaining World War I."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-151748

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

le Carre, John

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.

First edition of le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the second free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151677

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Apollo 11 Crew, Lady Bird Johnson, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Jackie Kennedy Signed Apollo Program Image.

[Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins; Lady Bird Johnson; Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; Jacqueline Kennedy]

Apollo 11 Crew, Lady Bird Johnson, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Jackie Kennedy Signed Apollo Program Image.

1969.

Rare image of a painting honoring the legacy of the Apollo program including Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Mounted photograph on cardstock. Boldly signed on the cardstock below by Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, as well as those of Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. In near fineContinue reading "Apollo 11 Crew, Lady Bird Johnson, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Jackie Kennedy Signed Apollo Program Image."

$11,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151657

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.

Collins, Jim

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.

New York : Harper Business, 2001.

First edition of this analysis on how companies transition from mediocre performance to sustained greatness. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with graphs and diagrams. Boldly signed by Jim Collins on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151697

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Shirer, William L

20th Century Journey. A Memoir of a Life and the Times by William L. Shirer: The Start 1904-1930.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1976.

First edition of the first volume in William L. Shirer’s autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by William L. Shirer on the colophon page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Janet Halverson.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151675

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William F. Sharpe Selected Works. World Scientific – Nobel Laureate Series: Vol 2.

Sharpe, William F

William F. Sharpe Selected Works. World Scientific – Nobel Laureate Series: Vol 2.

New Jersey : World Scientific, 2012.

First edition of this collection of 52 key papers and seminal works by the 1990 Nobel Laureate in Economics. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers, illustrated with graphs, diagrams, and equations. Boldly signed by William F. Sharpe on the title page. In near fine condition. Edited by William F. Sharpe. Cover art by Kathy Sharpe.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151674

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Clea.

Durrell, Lawrence

Clea.

London : Faber & Faber , 1960.

First edition of the author’s final novel in his classic Alexandria Quartet. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Autographed for Jeremy Mallunsin by Lawrence Durrell Jersey 1960.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket, inscription to the half-title page. Accompanied byContinue reading "Clea."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151667

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In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies.

Peters, Thomas J. and Robert H. Waterman, Jr

In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1982.

First edition, early printing of one of the best-selling business books of all time. Octavo, original half-cloth. Boldly signed by Thomas J. Peters on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes Tom Peters 1/84.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151666

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The Year of Magical Thinking.

Didion, Joan

The Year of Magical Thinking.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.

First edition of the account of the year following the death of the author’s husband. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Joan Didion on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-151720

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Murakami, Haruki

1Q84.

Toronto : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Haruki Murakami on the half-title page and additionally five times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd in the year of publication, on the front jacket panel, on the front panel of the book (large print signature], on the front free endpaper withContinue reading "1Q84."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151718

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The Art of Playboy.

Bradbury, Ray [Yousuf Karsh; Estrellita Karsh]

The Art of Playboy.

New York : Alfred Van Der Marck Editions, 1985.

First edition of this curated collection of art commissioned by Playboy magazine, showcasing the magazine’s effort to blend “high” and “low” art and highlighting visual legacies from artists like Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, profusely illustrated with over 170 pieces of art. Association copy, inscribed by Ray Bradbury on the frontContinue reading "The Art of Playboy."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151638

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Origins of Our Time: The Great Transformation.

Polanyi, Karl [Peter F. Drucker]

Origins of Our Time: The Great Transformation.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1946.

First edition, early printing of Polanyi’s landmark work, which many consider to be one of the twentieth century’s most incisive and prophetic works of scholarship. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Peter and Doris With Love Karl.” The recipients, Peter Drucker and his wife Doris were closeContinue reading "Origins of Our Time: The Great Transformation."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-118455

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Wind/ Pinball.

Murakami, Haruki

Wind/ Pinball.

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."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-151715

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

Sedaris, David

When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2008.

First edition of this collection of 22 autobiographical essays by humorist David Sedaris. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by David Sedaris on the title page. Boldly signed three times in the year of publication by jacket designer Chip Kidd: on the front panel, on the title page, and the rear jacket flap. Fine inContinue reading "When You Are Engulfed in Flames."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-151621

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Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

Borman, Frank

Frank Borman Signed Photograph.

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Crew portrait of astronaut Frank Borman. Semi-glossy photograph of Borman wearing a suit and posing next to a model United States spacecraft. Boldly signed by Borman in black felt tip. In near fine condition with a small area of discoloration to Borman‘s left arm. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-151660

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A Lucky Child: A Memoir of Surviving Auschwitz as a Young Boy.

Buergenthal, Thomas; Foreword by Elie Wiesel

A Lucky Child: A Memoir of Surviving Auschwitz as a Young Boy.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2009.

First edition of this “incredible tale” (The Free Lance-Star). Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Rex, Wonderful that you are studying this subject, Best wishes Thomas Buergenthal April 2010.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Foreword by Elie Wiesel. Jacket design by Keith Hayes.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-151699

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Wally Schirra Signed Photograph.

Schirra, Walter

Wally Schirra Signed Photograph.

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Rare photograph of a reentry capsule signed by Wally Schirra. Glossy photograph of Schirra exiting the Apollo 7 reentry capsule during a recovery operation, with a NASA identification number to the upper left edge. Boldly signed by NASA astronaut Wally Schirra on the capsule in black felt tip. In near fine condition. Marked on theContinue reading "Wally Schirra Signed Photograph."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-151647

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The Traveller’s Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands.

Leigh Fermor, Patrick

The Traveller’s Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands.

London : John Murray, 1950.

First edition of Leigh Fermor’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the title page. Near fine in a good dust jacket with wear and tear. Illustrations by A. Costa.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-151714

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Argo: How The CIA And Hollywood Pulled Off The Most Audacious Rescue in History.

Mendez, Antonio J. and Matt Baglio [Ben Affleck and Alan Arkin]

Argo: How The CIA And Hollywood Pulled Off The Most Audacious Rescue in History.

New York : Viking, 2012.

First edition, early printing of the gripping true story of the 1979 rescue of six American hostages from Iran, basis for the Academy Award-winning film directed by Ben Affleck and starring him, Alan Arkin and John Goodman. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best to Robert FromContinue reading "Argo: How The CIA And Hollywood Pulled Off The Most Audacious Rescue in History."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150297

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Exit Ghost.

Roth, Philip [Milton Glaser]

Exit Ghost.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007.

First edition of the author’s final novel in his acclaimed Zuckerman series. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Philip Roth on the title page and additionally signed by legendary artist and designer Milton Glaser on the front panel of the jacket. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Glaser.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-151729

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Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated.

Krone, Julie

Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated.

New York : The Time Inc Magazine Company, 1989.

May 1989 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by American jockey and Belmont Stakes winner, Julie Krone. Octavo, original wrappers with a portrait of Krone in her jockey gear right after a race on the front panel, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Julie Krone in black felt tip with a smiley faceContinue reading "Julie Krone Signed 1989 Sports Illustrated."

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-152277

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On China.

Kissinger, Henry A

On China.

New York : Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of Kissinger’s 13th book, in which he draws on historical records and 40 years of direct interaction with four generations of Chinese leaders to analyze the link between China’s ancient past and its present day trajectory. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Jane Good wishesContinue reading "On China."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151633

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Power Golf.

Hogan, Ben

Power Golf.

New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1948.

First edition of this classic “how to golf” book by one of golf’s greatest players. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Foreword by Ed Dudley. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from JSA. Uncommon signed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151631

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Clarke, Arthur C

3001: The Final Odyssey.

London : HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.

First British edition of the fourth and final book in the author’s acclaimed Odyssey Series. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Chris Moore.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151630

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Naked.

Sedaris, David

Naked.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1997.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Annette So sorry I missed you in person. love David Sedaris.” Additionally signed three times by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd in the year of publication: once on the front jacket panel, onContinue reading "Naked."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151628

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How to Win Friends and Influence People.

Carnegie, Dale

How to Win Friends and Influence People.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1937.

Early printing of one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Dale Carnegie on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151627

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The Scent of a Dream: Travels in the World of Coffee.

Salgado, Sebastiao

The Scent of a Dream: Travels in the World of Coffee.

New York : Abrams, 2015.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work by the legendary photographer. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Sebastiao Salgado on the half-title page. Editing, concept, and design by Lelia Wanick Salgado. In near fine condition.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151709

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Sisterhood of Spies: The Women of the OSS.

McIntosh, Elizabeth P

Sisterhood of Spies: The Women of the OSS.

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, 1998.

First edition, early printing of this historical work documenting the 4,000 women who served in America’s WWII intelligence agency, the Office of Strategic Services. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Elizabeth P. McIntosh on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-151639

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After Dark.

Murakami, Haruki

After Dark.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.

First edition of this “hypnotically eerie, sometimes even funny, but most of all, it’s [a book] that keeps ratcheting up the suspense”(The New York Times). Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed Haruki Murakami on the title page. Additionally signed three times in the year of publication by jacket designer Chip Kidd: on the front panel,Continue reading "After Dark."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-151622

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The Night at the Museum.

Trenc, Milan [Robin Williams; Chip Kidd]

The Night at the Museum.

New York : Barron's, 1993.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2006 film directed by Shawn Levy starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, and Bill Cobbs. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with an original drawing, signed by Robin Williams and signed by legendary designer Chip Kidd with a drawing ofContinue reading "The Night at the Museum."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151707

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Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love.

Murakami, Haruki

Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

First edition of this work by the award-winning novelist. Octavo, original illustrated boards by Chip Kidd. Boldly signed by Haruki Murakami on the half-title page and three times by Chip Kidd, on the half-title page, on the front panel and again on the rear panel. In near fine condition. Translated by Philip Gabriel. Rare andContinue reading "Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-131851

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The Greatest: My Own Story.

Ali, Muhammad

The Greatest: My Own Story.

New York : Random House, 1975.

First edition of Ali’s autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Muhammad Ali on the front free endpaper, “To Danny Williams from Muhammad Ali 2-1-76 peace.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light chipping and a couple of small closed tears. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Written with Richard Durham.Continue reading "The Greatest: My Own Story."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151567

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Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Neale Hurston, Zora

Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Urbana and Chicago : University of Illinois Press, 1991.

University of Illinois Press edition of this seminal work of African American and feminist literature that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and voice. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, with black and white illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the illustrator in the year of publication on the title page, “To Helen From Jerry Pinkney 1991.” Fine inContinue reading "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151619

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Bright Day.

Priestley, J.B. [Raymond Chandler]

Bright Day.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1946.

First edition of Priestley’s profound take on nostalgia and social commentary. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the front free endpaper: Raymond Chandler 6005 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, California OCT 13 1949. Raymond Chandler was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature, renowned forContinue reading "Bright Day."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149019

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It Can’t Happen Here.

Lewis, Sinclair

It Can’t Happen Here.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1935.

First edition of Lewis’ later masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to novelist Alison Lurie, “To Alison with love Sinclair Lewis.” The recipient, Alison Lurie was a novelist, critic, and professor whose work occupied a distinctive niche in postwar literary culture — sharp, satirical, and quietlyContinue reading "It Can’t Happen Here."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151701

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Strength to Love.

King Jr., Martin Luther

Strength to Love.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1963.

First edition of Dr. King’s second book, of which Coretta Scott King noted, “If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love.” Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes, MartinContinue reading "Strength to Love."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151642

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Catch-22.

Heller, Joseph

Catch-22.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1961.

First edition of Heller’s classic first book. Octavo, original blue cloth. Signed by the author on the title page and additionally signed by dust jacket designer Paul Bacon on the rare jacket flap. Very good in a good price-clipped dust jacket with a small chip to the front panel, light chipping to the spine extremitiesContinue reading "Catch-22."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151640

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The Hacker Crackdown: Law And Disorder On The Electronic Frontier.

Sterling, Bruce

The Hacker Crackdown: Law And Disorder On The Electronic Frontier.

New York : Bantam Books, 1992.

First edition of this classic work that explores the early 1990s digital underground, the clash between law enforcement and hackers, and the birth of digital civil liberties. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed twice by jacket designer Lon Kirschner, on the jacket front panel and the rear jacket flap. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "The Hacker Crackdown: Law And Disorder On The Electronic Frontier."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-151635

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The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting.

Martin, Thomas Commerford. [Nikola Tesla]

The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting.

New York : The Electrical Engineer, 1894.

Scarce edition of Thomas Commerford Martin’s landmark work in the field of electrical engineering, detailing the research and inventions of brilliant inventor, Nikola Tesla. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Tesla, illustrated with numerous diagrams throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by Nikola Tesla in Serbian Cyrillic on the second free endpaper, “Prijatelju D.Continue reading "The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting."

$950,000.00

Item Number: RRB-119204

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The Three Voices of Poetry.

Eliot, T.S

The Three Voices of Poetry.

New York : Cambridge University Press, 1954.

First edition of Eliot’s essay on the modes of poetic composition delivered as the annual lecture of England’s National Book League. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Lehmann with cordial wishes T.S. Eliot 19.10.54.” The recipient, John Lehmann was an English publisher, poet and man ofContinue reading "The Three Voices of Poetry."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151598

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Auschwitz: A Report On The Proceedings Against Robert Karl Ludwig Mulka And Others Before The Court At Frankfurt.

Naumann, Bernd; Introduction By Hannah Arendt

Auschwitz: A Report On The Proceedings Against Robert Karl Ludwig Mulka And Others Before The Court At Frankfurt.

New York : Frederick Praeger, 1966.

First edition of this overview of Auschwitz, with a powerful introduction by Hannah Arendt. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Hannah Arendt on the front pastedown, who contributed the introduction. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated by Jean Steinberg. Rare and desirable signed.

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151696

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Petals of Blood.

wa Thiong'o, Ngugi [Ngugi, James]

Petals of Blood.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1978.

First American edition of “the definitive African book of the twentieth century” (Moses Isegawa). Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Paul ‘Tomorrow….and he knew he was no longer alone Ngugi wa Thiong’o.” The inscription is in reference to the final line of the book. NearContinue reading "Petals of Blood."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151617

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Raggett, Margot

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife.

Great Britain : Wildlife Photographers United, 2025.

One of only 5 Hors d’Commerce proofs of the first edition of this stunning anthology of iconic images from Margot Raggett’s acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series, introducing a new focus on pangolins. Square quarto, original pictorial cloth, profusely illustrated with 125 photographs. One of 5 Hors d’Commerce Proofs, this is number 1. Boldly signed by Margot RaggettContinue reading "10 Years of Remembering Wildlife."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151608

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The Spy.

Coelho, Paulo

The Spy.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2016.

First American edition of this historical novel that reimagines the life of the exotic dancer and courtesan Mata Hari. Boldly signed by Paulo Coelho on the second front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the Portuguese by Zoë Perry. Jacket design by Stephanie Ross. Author photograph by Xavier Gonzales.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-151607

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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Maguire, Gregory

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, Inc, 1995.

First edition of Gregory Maguire’s immensely popular reinvention of Oz. Octavo, original illustrated boards, cartographic endpapers. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Wickedly yours, Gregory Maguire.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Illustrations by Douglas Smith. Jacket design by Joel Avirom.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151603

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Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Harriman, Edward Henry

Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Missouri : The Mercantile Trust Company, 1901.

Rare Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company stock certificate signed by American financier and railroad executive E.H. Harriman. Quarto, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript with an attractive vignette of a B&O train, cancellation hole punches, the certificate is dated January 18, 1901 and issues 100 shares of the Capital Stock in the BaltimoreContinue reading "Edward Henry Harriman Signed Stock Certificate for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151331

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Rising Sun.

Crichton, Michael

Rising Sun.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.

First edition of this work, basis for the film starring Sean Connery. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Pat – How great to see you again! Let’s do lunch! Best wishes – Michael Crichton LA 4/8/92.” Boldly signed three times byContinue reading "Rising Sun."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151596

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God Help the Child.

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.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-151593

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Our Game.

le CarrÉ, John

Our Game.

Franklin Center, PA : The Franklin Library, 1995.

The Franklin Library limited edition of this novel by the author of The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, privately printed exclusively for the members of The Signed First Edition Society. Octavo, bound in full leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling and toolingContinue reading "Our Game."

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-151592

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Dances with Wolves.

Blake, Michael [Kevin Costner]

Dances with Wolves.

New York : Fawcett Gold Medal, 1988.

First edition of this classic novel, basis for the Academy Award-winning film starring Kevin Costner. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, all edges stained yellow. Boldly signed by Michael Blake and Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151587

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Letters to John Glenn: “P.S. I Listened to Your Heartbeat”.

Glenn, John

Letters to John Glenn: “P.S. I Listened to Your Heartbeat”.

Houston, TX : World Book Encyclopedia Science Service, 1964.

First edition of the collected letters of the first American to orbit the Earth. Octavo, original boards, pictorial postmark endpapers, frontispiece of Glenn, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by John Glenn on the half-title page, “To Clifford – John Glenn.” Fine in a very good dust jacket.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-150624

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On China.

Kissinger, Henry A

On China.

New York : Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of Kissinger’s 13th book, in which he draws on historical records and 40 years of direct interaction with four generations of Chinese leaders to analyze the link between China’s ancient past and its present day trajectory. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Henry Kissinger on the title page. Fine in a fine dustContinue reading "On China."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151692

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Octopussy and the Living Daylights.

Fleming, Ian [Roger Moore; John Glen; Maryam D'Abo; Maud Adams; Virginia Hey; et al.]

Octopussy and the Living Daylights.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1966.

First edition of the fourteenth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth with silver titles. Signed by eighteen cast members of the 1983 film adaptation of Octopussy on the half-title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, director John Glen, Maud Adams, Kristina Wayborn, Vijay Armitraj, Eva Rueber-Staier, Andy Bradford, Jeremy Bulloch,Continue reading "Octopussy and the Living Daylights."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151451

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James W. McCord Jr. Typed Letter Signed.

McCord Jr., James W

James W. McCord Jr. Typed Letter Signed.

March 19, 1973.

Rare typed letter from James W. McCord Jr. to Judge John Sirica regarding the Watergate Scandal. Two pages, replicated in copy from the original with corrections approved by McCord with his initials in the margins, typed and dated March 19, 1973. Boldly signed by James McCord in blue ballpoint on the second page above hisContinue reading "James W. McCord Jr. Typed Letter Signed."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151564

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Rebecca.

Du Maurier, Daphne. [Alfred Hitchcock and Joan Fontaine]

Rebecca.

New York : Garden City Publishing Co., Inc, 1940.

Finely bound example of Du Maurier’s most popular novel, the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s Academy Award-winning 1940 film, signed by Alfred Hitchcock and the film’s heroine Joan Fontaine. Octavo, bound in full polished calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double ruling stamped in blind toContinue reading "Rebecca."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151590

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Roy Orbison Signed Oh, Pretty Woman Album.

Orbison, Roy

Roy Orbison Signed Oh, Pretty Woman Album.

London : London Records, .

Roy Orbison‘s Oh, Pretty Woman compilation album. Inscribed by him on the back panel, “To Dorothy, Love Roy Orbison.” In very good condition. Original record included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-151561

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The Broom of the System.

Wallace, David Foster

The Broom of the System.

New York : The Viking Press, 1987.

First edition of the author’s first book, which had an initial print run of only 1300 copies. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by David Foster Wallace on the front free endpaper and with an original illustration by the illustrator Lon Kirschner. Additionally signed by dust jacket illustrator Lon Kirschner three times: on the titleContinue reading "The Broom of the System."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151589

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The Age of AI: And Our Human Future.

Kissinger, Henry A.; Eric Schmidt; Daniel Huttenlocher

The Age of AI: And Our Human Future.

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2021.

First edition of this work by three of the world’s most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore AI and the way it is transforming human society—and what this technology means for us all. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Henry A. Kissinger on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Age of AI: And Our Human Future."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151691

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A Treatise On Money. Volume I: The Pure Theory of Money.

Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

A Treatise On Money. Volume I: The Pure Theory of Money.

London : MacMillan & Company, 1930.

First edition of the first volume of Keynes’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition with light rubbing and toning. Ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by an autograph note signed by Keynes on a personal postcard with his Gordon Square address and dated JuneContinue reading "A Treatise On Money. Volume I: The Pure Theory of Money."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151441

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Revolver.

STARR, Ringo; Paul McCartney; John Lennon; George Harrison

Revolver.

Hollywood, CA : Capitol Records, 1966.

The Beatles’ seventh studio album, their final project before retiring from live touring. It marked their most advanced use of studio technology, featuring techniques like tape loops and backward recordings. Boldly signed by Ringo Starr in silver felt tip on the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151572

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Power Golf.

Hogan, Ben

Power Golf.

New York : A.S. Barnes & Company, 1948.

First edition of this classic “how to golf” book by one of golf’s greatest players. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bob Corbin with best wishes Golfingly Ben Hogan.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, inscription to the front pastedown. Foreword byContinue reading "Power Golf."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151798

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Our African Winter.

Doyle, Arthur Conan

Our African Winter.

London : John Murray, 1929.

First edition of this classic travelogue by the author of Sherlock Holmes. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light shelfwear. We have never seen another signed example.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151579

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The Jews of Silence: A Personal Report on Soviet Jewry.

Wiesel, Elie

The Jews of Silence: A Personal Report on Soviet Jewry.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1966.

First edition of this powerful work by the Nobel Laureate. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Elie Wiesel on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated by Neal Kozodoy. Uncommon signed.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-151704

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John Adams: Party of One.

Grant, James

John Adams: Party of One.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.

First edition of this acclaimed biography of the second president of the United States. Octavo, original half cloth, with black and white illustrations. Boldly signed by James Grant on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy C. King. Author photograph by Sigrid Estrada.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-150302

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Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker.

Lucas, George; Alan Dean Foster

Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker.

New York : Del Rey, 1977.

True first hardcover edition of Star Wars, signed by George Lucas and by ghostwriter Alan Dean Foster. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by George Lucas on the front free endpaper and by Alan Dean Foster on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Cover art by John Berkey. With the letter codeContinue reading "Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151096

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The New International Monetary System.

Mundell, Robert A & Jacques J. Polak [Paul A. Volcker]

The New International Monetary System.

New York : Columbia University Press, 1977.

First edition of this collection of essays by the Nobel Prize-winning economist and father of the Euro currency. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Mundell and former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker on the title page, who contributed an article to this volume. Very good in a very good dust jacket,Continue reading "The New International Monetary System."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150267

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Peter Paul and Mary.

Yarrow, Peter; Paul Stookey; Mary Travers

Peter Paul and Mary.

Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1962.

First pressing of the classic first album of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Long play record, monophonic recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow on in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151574

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Requiem For A Dream.

Selby Jr., Hubert. [Darren Aronofsky]

Requiem For A Dream.

London : Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd, 1979.

First edition of this work, which served as the basis for the 2000 film directed by Darren Aronofsky starring Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Ellen Burstyn. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the title page, “H. Selby Jr. 6/22/91” and additionally signed by the director of the 2000 film adaptation,Continue reading "Requiem For A Dream."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151581

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