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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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Brautigan, Richard

A Confederate General from Big Sur.

New York : Grove Press, Inc., 1964.

First edition of Brautigan’s first published novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Brautigan on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by Larry Rivers. Jacket photograph by Erik Weber. A very nice example.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110462
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Grierson, John. Introduction by Wolfgang von Gronau

High Failure: Solo Along the Arctic Air Route.

London : William Hodge & Company, Limited, 1936.

First edition of English Aviator John Grierson’s account of his solo trip along the Arctic Air Route. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Associtation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “To Chief Factor Ralph Parsons with best wished John Grierson 15/11/36.” The recipient, Ralph Parsons was aContinue reading "High Failure: Solo Along the Arctic Air Route."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-111250
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Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Quandt on the front free endpaper, “With my best wishes to John Roger Richard E. Quandt.” Also laid in is a autograph signed letter from the economist. In very good condition.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-112369
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Addams, Jane

Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter.

Chicago : Hull House, 1929.

Rare original letter signed and entirely in the hand of Jane Addams, presented with an original photograph also signed by her. On Hull House letterhead, the letter reads, “My dear Mr. Miller, I am very glad to send you one of my books… Faithfully yours Jane Addams May 2d 1929.” In near fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110808
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Bellow, Saul

The Adventures of Augie March.

New York : The Viking Press, 1953.

First edition of Bellow’s first National Book Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, salmon topstain. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ann Englander whom I protected from the angry wolves Saul Bellow.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped first-issue dust jacket with the John Steinbeck ad on the rearContinue reading "The Adventures of Augie March."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-111689
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Johnson, Rebekah Baines. Introduction by Lyndon B. Johnson

A Family Album.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.

First edition of this work documenting Lyndon B. Johnson’s family tree, prepared for him by his mother as a Christmas present to her son. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Introduction by Lyndon Baines Johnson. Association copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the dedication page, “To Jack and Leota Horner from your friend and admirerContinue reading "A Family Album."

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$425.00
Item Number: RRB-110560
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Mooney, Booth. With a foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson

The Lyndon Johnson Story.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1956.

First edition of Booth Mooney’s biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the front free endpaper, “To Ray Luhn with gratitude and admiration from his friend Lyndon B. Johnson.” Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-111067
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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

Living To Tell the Tale.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.

First edition in English of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s memoir. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Gabriel Garcia Marquez on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson. Translated by Edith Grossman.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-110799
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Malamud, Bernard

The Fixer.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1966.

First edition of the author’s fourth novel, which went on to win the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Ida and Marshall With all good wishes Bern.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows some light wear. JacketContinue reading "The Fixer."

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-111937
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Malamud, Bernard

The Magic Barrel.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1958.

First edition of Malamud’s first collection of short stories, which went on to win the National Book Award. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Marshall and Min Everything good- Bernie.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Glaser. Housed inContinue reading "The Magic Barrel."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-111744
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Merton, Thomas

The Waters of Siloe.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1949.

First edition of Merton’s companion volume to his famed The Seven Storey Mountain. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated, frontispiece. Signed by Thomas Merton on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$6,200.00
Item Number: RRB-110762
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Dyson, Freeman

Dreams of Earth and Sky.

New York : New York Review of Books, 2015.

First edition of this sequel to Dyson’s 2006 The Scientist as Rebel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author on the half-title page with the following line from this work, “We gain knowledge of our place in the universe not only from science but also from history, art and literature. Freeman Dyson.” Fine in a fine dustContinue reading "Dreams of Earth and Sky."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110448
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Kerouac, Jack

The Dharma Bums.

New York : The Viking Press, 1958.

First edition of this classic work which introduced writer Gary Snyder to the world as Japhy Ryder. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by fellow Beat writer and character in this novel, Gary Snyder on the half-title page. The main characters are the narrator Ray Smith, based on Kerouac, and Japhy Ryder, based on the poetContinue reading "The Dharma Bums."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-109244
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Brown, Monty. Foreword by Vivian Fuchs

Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake.

London : Quiller Press, 1989.

Special limited edition of Brown’s elaborately illustrated history of Kenya’s northern desert region and the 13 expeditions to Lake Rudolf. Quarto, original publisher’s three quarters pebbled morocco over leatherette boards, marbled endpapers, with 75 color and 50 black and white illustrations, folding map in pocket affixed to rear pastedown. One of 250 numbered copies signedContinue reading "Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake."

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-110678
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Roth, Alvin E. [Lloyd Shapley]

The Shapley Value: Essays in Honor of Lloyd S. Shapley.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1988.

First edition of this work regarding the papers of Nobel Prize winner Lloyd Shapley. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Alvin Roth on the front free endpaper, “For James, Alvin E. Roth.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ken Vail.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-116176
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Krugman, Paul

Geography and Trade.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 1991.

First Edition of Paul Krugman’s work on economic geography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ken Paul Krugman.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-112951
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Gallico, Paul

The Snow Goose.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1941.

First edition of this classic story, the moving wartime story of friendship and heroism, set against the dramatic backdrop of the World War II Battle of Dunkirk. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author a month prior to publication on the front free endpaper, “To Stuart Rose- Who has great patience with me-Continue reading "The Snow Goose."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-110454
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Frost, Robert

A Masque of Mercy.

New York : Henry Holt, 1947.

Signed limited first edition, one of 751 numbered copies, this is number 690. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition and the original slipcase which is in near fine condition.

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$1,150.00
Item Number: RRB-110648
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Beschloss, Michael R

Kennedy and Roosevelt: An Uneasy Alliance.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1980.

First edition of the historian’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ted and Nancy Sizer- who exerted an important influence at a crucial puncture in the author’s life With warm regards and admiration. Michael Beschloss April 2, 1980.” The recipient Theodore Sizer  wasContinue reading "Kennedy and Roosevelt: An Uneasy Alliance."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-111411
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Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega

Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility.

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Rare illuminated patent of Nobility signed by Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega, historian and King of Arms to Charles III, King of Spain. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers, elaborately illuminated hand-painted full page coat of arms and numerous heraldic shields each with silk guard leaves, text inContinue reading "Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110235
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Wiesenthal, Simon

Max and Helen: A Remarkable True Love Story.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1982.

First edition of this glorious love story. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by Simon Wiesenthal on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner. Translated by Catherine Hutter.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-110499
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Isherwood, Christopher

Down There On a Visit.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1961.

First edition of this novel from the author of Goodbye Berlin and what many consider his finest novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Vincente Urbistondo, with my best wishes Christopher Isherwood Oct 22 1967.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design byContinue reading "Down There On a Visit."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-110673
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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, original green cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Sincerely, Betty Smith Brooklyn, N.Y. September, 1943.” Near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. An exceptional example.

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110390
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Reiser, Anton. [Albert Einstein]

Albert Einstein: A Biographical Portrait.

New York : Albert & Charles Boni, 1930.

First edition of this Einstein biography written by Rudolf Kayser, a German literary historian and husband to Albert Einstein’s stepdaughter Ilse under the pseudonym Anton Reiser. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed and dated by Einstein on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Albert Einstein New York 1930.” In near fineContinue reading "Albert Einstein: A Biographical Portrait."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110352
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Miller, Henry

Tropic of Capricorn.

Paris : Obelisk Press, 1939.

First edition, one of only 1000 copies printed in Paris, to avoid obscenity laws in the United States. Octavo, original red and white wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Henry Church with best wishes, Henry Miller 5/5/39.” Henry Church and his wife BarbaraContinue reading "Tropic of Capricorn."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110655
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Trumbo, Dalton

Johnny Got His Gun.

Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1939.

First edition of Trumbo’s powerful novel, which won one of the early National Book Awards: the Most Original Book of 1939. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Dalton Trumbo on the half-title page.  Near fine in the original dust jacket with rubbing and wear, lacking the front flap. Rare and desirable signed.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110238
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Newton, Richard [Dwight L. Moody]

The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments.

New York : Robert Carter and Brothers, 1870.

Rare early edition of this work by Newton. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Moody on the front free endpaper, “To John Syme D.L. Moody My dear Brother be useful be earnest be fruitful and the blessing of God will rest on you.” In good condition. Signatures of the legendary evangelist are rare,Continue reading "The King’s Highway or Illustrations of the Commandments."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110127
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower

Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, boldly signed by each, “Dwight D. Eisenhower”, and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12.5 inches. In near fine condition.

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110337
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Donleavy, J.P

The Ginger Man.

Paris : The Olympia Press, 1955.

First edition, first issue with the words, Special Volume, Francs: 1.500 to the rear panel. Small octavo, original green wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “Washington D.C. March 1994 J.P. Donleavy.” In fine condition. From the library of Donleavy’s publisher Seymour Lawrence. Introduction by Arland Ussher. An exceptional example.

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-110478
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Frost, Robert

Steeple Bush.

New York : Henry Holt & Company, 1947.

First edition, first printing of this spiritually-themed Frost collection. Octavo, original half cloth over boards, front panel decorated in gilt. One of 751 copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 167. Fine in the rare original glassine which is in very good condition and slipcase which is in near fineContinue reading "Steeple Bush."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-110271
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Roosevelt, Eleanor

India and the Awakening East.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1953.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s account of her travels through the Middle East and India. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs.  Presentation copy, signed by the author on the half-title page, “Eleanor Roosevelt with love to you, on Washington’s birthday Fer. 22, 1954 Vernon.” Near fine in a veryContinue reading "India and the Awakening East."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110954
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O'Connor, Sandra Day; Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas, Byron White

Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection.

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Rare collection of seven Supreme Court ruling pamphlets signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Harry Blackmun, Anthony Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, Clarence Thomas and Byron White. In fine condition. Cases include: Simon & Schuster Inc, v. Members of the New York State Crime Victims Board (regarding New York’s “Son of Sam” law) signed by Sandra Day O’Connor, Christine Franklin v.Continue reading "Supreme Court Justice Signed Pamphlet Collection."

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-110586
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Johnson, Diane

Le Mariage.

New York : Dutton Book, 2000.

First edition of this “splendid entertainment… Johnson is one of our most astute cultural critics” (The New York Times Book Review). Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Diane Johnson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mary E. O’Boyle. Jacket illustration by Nina Berkson.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-110599
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dePaola, Tomie

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona.

San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1986.

First edition of Tomie de Paola’s Christmas children’s classic. Quarto, original illustrated boards, story and pictures by Tomie dePaola. Lengthily signed by the author opposite the title page, “‘It’s just like you,’ said Strega Nona. Big Anthony smiled. ‘Christmas has a magic of its own.’ Tomie 2016.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. With aContinue reading "Merry Christmas, Strega Nona."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-114827
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Osborne, Martin J. and Ariel Rubinstein

A Course In Game Theory.

Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, 1994.

First edition of this classic work on game theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ariel Rubinstein on the title page. In very good condition.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-112551
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Wright, N.T

The New Testament and the People of God.

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 1992.

Early printing of this work by the award-winning theologian. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Inscribed by N.T. Wright on the title page. In good condition with some dampstaining.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-117388
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King, Ethel

The Calendar In Rime.

Portland, Maine : Falmouth Publishing House, 1947.

First edition of this collection of poems. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With my compliments- Ethel King.” Near fine in the rare original glassine.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-114523
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Dyson, Freeman J

Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the half-title page with a quote from this work, “For John Rogers from Freeman Dyson We must be careful not to discourage our twelve year olds by making them waste the best years of their lives preparing for examinations seeContinue reading "Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-111045
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Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Quandt on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-117652
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Wescott, Glenway

The Babe’s Bed.

: Harrison of Paris, 1930.

Signed limited edition of Glenway Wescott’s short novel. Octavo, original cloth. One of 375 numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 252. Near fine in the original slipcase.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-115108
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Diamond, Peter

Taxation, Incomplete Markets, and Social Security.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 2003.

First edition of these lectures by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Peter Diamond on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-114099
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Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Quick, Let’s Get Out Of Here.

London : Andre Deutsch, 1983.

First edition of Michael Rosen’s children’s classic. Quarto, original illustrated boards, with illustrations by Quentin Blake. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “Michael Rosen 12/10/85.” In near fine condition, small name.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-114024
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Cobb, Irvin S

Incredible Truth.

New York : Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1931.

First edition of Cobb’s absorbing collection of historical essays. Octavo, original cloth, top edge red. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Yours Sincerely Irvine S. Cobb.” Near fine in the original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-115067
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Lorca, Federico Garcia [Leonard Cohen]

The Poet In New York and Other Poems.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1940.

First edition of Lorca’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by fellow poet Leonard Cohen on the front free endpaper. Cohen was deeply influenced by the work of Lorca for the duration of his poetic and musical career. “Now, you know of my deep association and confraternity with the poet Federico Garcia Lorca. I could sayContinue reading "The Poet In New York and Other Poems."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110825
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Dahl, Roald; Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The BFG: Illustrations by Quentin Blake.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1982.

First edition of this Dahl classic, which has sold over 20 million copies. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown, “Nicola Love Roald Dahl.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator Quentin Blake opposite Dahl’s inscription. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed by bothContinue reading "The BFG: Illustrations by Quentin Blake."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-109358
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Malamud, Bernard

Idiots First.

New York : Farrar, Straus & Company, 1963.

First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his cousin, “For Marshall, Every good wish Bernie.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Marshall Lee.

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-112830
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Malamud, Bernard

Rembrandt’s Hat.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973.

First edition of this collection of short stories by the author of The Natural. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication to his cousins, “For Minnie and Marshall Greetings! Bern May 1973.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Rembrandt’s Hat."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-112873
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Bennett, Arnold

The Old Wives’ Tale.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Bennett’s masterpiece. Quarto, bound in original half vellum, gilt titles to the spine, gilt topstain. One of 5oo copies, signed by Arnold Bennett. Near fine in the rare original slipcase.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-114732
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Roth, Philip

When She Was Good.

New York : Random House, 1967.

First edition of Roth’s second novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Philip Roth on the title page in a contemporary signature. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Roy Kuhlman.

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$325.00
Item Number: RRB-112689
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World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag.

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Rare World War II era Japanese flag signed by 29 soldiers of the United States 49th Field Artillery Battalion. In near fine condition. The flag measures 27 inches by 32.75 inches with ‘Okinawa’ inscribed in ink to the central red disc and “49th Full Artillery” inscribed at the top of the page in addition toContinue reading "World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag."

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$10,000.00
Item Number: RRB-109748
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Tennyson, Alfred Lord

Queen Mary: A Drama.

London : Henry S. King and Co, 1875.

First edition of the first book in Tennyson’s historical trilogy. Small octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his son on the title page, “Hallam from A.” Tennyson’s eldest son Hallam Tennyson, 2nd Baron Tennyson served as his father’s personal secretary and served as hisContinue reading "Queen Mary: A Drama."

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$7,200.00
Item Number: RRB-109503
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Baker, Dorothy [Kirk Douglas]

Young Man with a Horn.

Cambridge, MA : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1938.

First edition of this novel, which was the basis for the classic 1950 American film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael, and Juano Hernandez. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on front free endpaper, “with best wishes Dorothy Baker.” Additionally signed by legendary actor Kirk Douglas,Continue reading "Young Man with a Horn."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110742
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O'Neill, Eugene

Eugene O’Neill and the Senator From Texas.

New Haven : Yale University Library Gazette, 1961.

Signed limited first edition, number 79 of 100 examples, signed by Earle B. Mayfield. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Edited by John S. Mayfield. With an original signed letter from the editor laid in.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-112069
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Bradshaw, George [Peter O'Toole]

Practise to Deceive.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, 1962.

First edition of this collection of short stories, one of which Venus Rising was the basis for the classic film How to Steal A Million, starring Peter O’Toole and Audrey Hepburn. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by legendary actor Peter O’Toole on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Practise to Deceive."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-110748
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Olivier, Laurence and Vivien Leigh

Original Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra Signed Playbill.

New York : Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd, 1952.

Rare original playbill from the February 25th 1952 performance of the Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra repertory at the Ziegfeld Theatre starring Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Octavo, illustrated with photographs and advertisements. Signed by Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh on the front panel and inscribed by Ronald Adam, “with happy memories and good wishes,Continue reading "Original Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra Signed Playbill."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-90375
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Faulkner, William

The Hamlet, The Town, and The Mansion [The Snopes Trilogy].

New York : Random House, 1940-1959.

A complete set of the limited signed first edition of Faulkner’s acclaimed Snopes Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Each volume is signed by William Faulkner. Each are in near fine to fine condition.

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109883
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Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont

Lovely Old Roly.

London : Frances Lincoln Limited, 2002.

Early printing of Rosen’s story about a beloved family cat, old Roly. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Signed and dated by the author opposite the title page, “Michael Rosen August 15 2006.” In fine condition.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-114406
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Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by Peter Bailey

I Was A Rat! …or The Scarlet Slippers.

London : Doubleday, 1999.

First edition of Pullman’s classic adventure story. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Peter Bailey. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Eileen – greetings! Philip Pullman.” In fine condition.

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DeLillo, Don

Underworld.

New York : Scribner, 1997.

First edition of this work by DeLillo, which in a 2006 survey of eminent authors and critics conducted by The New York Times found it to be the runner-up for the best work of American fiction of the past 25 years. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Don DeLillo. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Underworld."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-111211
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Thomas, Tony [Kirk Douglas]

The Films of Kirk Douglas.

Secaucus, NJ : The Citadel Press, 1972.

First edition of this work on the legendary actor Kirk Douglas. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout with over 400 photographs. Boldly signed by Kirk Douglas on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. With an introduction by Vincente Minnelli.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-110148
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LORD BYRON. [GEORGE GORDON BYRON]

The Works of Lord Byron.

Boston : Francis A. Nicolls and Co, 1900.

The Edition des Amateurs, one of 100 copies signed by the editor of the complete works of Lord Byron. Octavo, 16 volumes. Bound in full contemporary morocco, elaborate tooling to the front and rear panels with central arms, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, top edge gilt, frontispieces and plates each inContinue reading "The Works of Lord Byron."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-109282
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Gehry, Frank

Architecture + Process: Gehry Talks.

New York : Rizzoli, 1999.

First edition of this overview of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Oblong quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrations throughout.  Presentation copy, inscribed by Frank Gehry on the half-title page, “For Bob and Annie Much Love from Frank Gehry 2001.” Edited by Mildred Friedman. Essay by Michael Sorkin. Commentary by Gehry throughout. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Architecture + Process: Gehry Talks."

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$500.00
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Wells, H.G. [George Bernard Shaw]

The World Set Free: A Story of Mankind.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1914.

First edition, first issue of Wells’ prophetic novel predicting the arrival of atomic weaponry with the publisher listed as Macmillan and Co. Limited (as opposed to Ltd.), 8 pages of advertisements at rear, and no statement of printing to the copyright page. Octavo, original cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine andContinue reading "The World Set Free: A Story of Mankind."

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Hasford, Gustav

The Phantom Blooper: A Novel of Vietnam.

New York : Bantam Books, 1990.

First edition of the author’s sequel to The Short-Timers, basis for the film Full Metal Jacket. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a full page inscription in the month of publication, “To My Friend Gene- One Jarhead to Another- from Gustav USMC RTD. Gustave HasfordContinue reading "The Phantom Blooper: A Novel of Vietnam."

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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Carte de Visite.

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Rare original carte de visite signed by Ulysses S. Grant, “U.S. Grant Maj. Gen. U.S.A.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches.

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Simon, Andre L

Star Chamber Revels (Or, The Fountayne of Justice). A Satyre Acted on Friday the eleventh day of June, in the yeare 1602 by the then Lords of the Queen Elizabeth’s most honourable Council.

Peekskill : Printed by Crosby Gaige, 1937.

First edition of Andre L. Simon’s retelling of a day in the life of the Lords of the Star Chamber. Octavo, original boards, engraved headpiece and tailpiece. Signed by the author at the conclusion of his introduction. Very good in the rare original glassine.

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Hasford, Gustav

The Phantom Blooper: A Novel of Vietnam.

New York : Bantam Books, 1990.

First edition of the author’s sequel to The Short-Timers, basis for the film Full Metal Jacket. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a full page inscription in the year of publication, “Gustav Hasford For My good friends Jeff and Jacquie from Uncle Gus  San DiegoContinue reading "The Phantom Blooper: A Novel of Vietnam."

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Greenfeld, Howard. [Puccini]

Puccini.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1980.

First edition of Greenfeld’s authoritative biography of the great composer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To James Canner, With gratitude, admiration, and friendship. Howard Greenfeld Jan 23, 1981.” In fine condition.

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Szego, George Philip and Shell, Karl

Mathematical Methods in Investment and Finance.

New York : North-Holland Publishing Company, 1972.

First edition of this work edited by the award-winning economists. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Karl Shell on the front free endpaper, “Karl Shell March 14, 2014 Ithaca, NY.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Includes essays by Joseph Stiglitz, J.H. Dreze and N.A. Niarchos.

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Rickenbacker, Edward [Eddie]

Edward Rickenbacker Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of American in World War I fighter ace Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker. Inscribed by Rickenbacker, “With best wishes to Jerome Miller Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker.” With the original typed transmittal letter also signed by Rickenbacker on his Cadillac Motor Company letterhead dated May 6, 1929 which reads, ‘My dear Mr. Miller:-Continue reading "Edward Rickenbacker Signed Photograph."

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Hughes, Howard, Henry H. Arnold, Oscar Westover

Howard Hughes Signed Photograph.

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Rare United States Air Force photograph of legendary aviator Howard Hughes, Major General Oscar Westover, and General of the Air Force Henry H. Arnold. Signed and inscribed by each aviation pioneer, “O. Westover Maj. Gen. A.C. Chief of the Air Corps”, “Howard Hughes”, and “H. Arnold Brig Gen. A.C.” Major General Oscar Westover succeeded BenjaminContinue reading "Howard Hughes Signed Photograph."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109582
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Uris, Leon; Photographs by Dimitrios Harissiadis

Exodus Revisited.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1960.

First edition of this monograph of photographs of Uris’ visit to Israel. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Shalom Leon Uris.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes. Project coordination by Ilan Hartuv.

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Item Number: RRB-112569
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