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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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Di Maggio, Joe [DiMaggio]

Baseball for Everyone: A Treasury of Baseball Lore and Instruction for Fans and Players.

New York : Whittlesey House, 1948.

Rare first edition of this instructive and entertaining inside story of baseball. Octavo, original cloth, with black and white illustrations and photographs. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Joe DiMaggio on the half-title page, “To Jeremy Taylor With Best Wishes Joe Di Maggio.” Written with an advisory board of baseball experts including Frankie Frisch, Bill Dickey,Continue reading "Baseball for Everyone: A Treasury of Baseball Lore and Instruction for Fans and Players."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148384

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Smith, Dodie

The Hundred and One Dalmatians.

London : Heinemann, 1956.

First edition of the author’s beloved children’s classic, adapted into the 1961 animated film produced by Walt Disney Studios. Octavo, original blue cloth, pictorial endpapers, with 58 illustrations by Janet and Anne Grahame-Johnstone. Association copy, inscribed by the author to her Aunt in the year of publication on the second free endpaper, “To Aunt ElsieContinue reading "The Hundred and One Dalmatians."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148439

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Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.}

Caricature Portrait of John Maynard Keynes.

London : The New Statesman and Nation, October 28,1933.

Rare caricature portrait of the “father of macroeconomics.” Pencil portrait print of John Maynard Keynes sitting in a chair next to a stool stacked with books and papers. Boldly signed by Keynes next to his facsimile signature on the lower margin. Portrait by Low for The New Statesman and Nation magazine dated October 28, 1933.Continue reading "Caricature Portrait of John Maynard Keynes."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148438

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Thaw, Harry K

The Traitor: Being the Untampered with, Unrevised Account of the Trial and All That Led to It.

Philadelphia : Dorrance and Company, 1926.

First edition of this memoir of one of the most sensational scandals of twentieth century America. Octavo, original red cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Fortunately you are here after we learnt somewhat, is that enough of sort? H. K. Thaw, Nov. 12,Continue reading "The Traitor: Being the Untampered with, Unrevised Account of the Trial and All That Led to It."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148434

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Aldrin, Buzz

Return to Earth.

New York : Random House, 1973.

First edition of this work by the second man to walk on the moon. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Buzz Aldrin on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Written with Wayne Warga.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-146590

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Evans, Richard J

The Third Reich in History and Memory.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.

First edition of this critical examination of how Nazi Germany has been interpreted by historians and remembered in public discourse. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Boldly signed by Richard Evans on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Philip Pascuzzo.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148428

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Hathorne, John; Bartholomew Gedney; Benjamin Gerrish

Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney.

Salem, MA 1682.

Rare original manuscript land deed signed by colonial Massachusetts magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney of the Salem Witch Trials. Oblong octavo, one page, dated March 9, 1682/3 and entering the Salem record books on April 3rd 1684, manuscript document in the hand of Recorder Bartholomew Gedney, for the certified transfer of land between BenjaminContinue reading "Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148416

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Roosevelt, Eleanor; Jawaharlal Nehru; Indira Gandhi; Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Eleanor Roosevelt, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Signed Photograph.

Hyde Park, NY c. 1949.

Rare original black and white photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt with three Indian dignitaries Jahwaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Pandit at the Franklin D. Roosevelt gravesite at Hyde Park. Nehru is seen solemnly placing a wreath on the monument, while Gandhi, Vandi, and Eleanor Roosevelt look on. Boldly signed by all four dignitaries beneath theirContinue reading "Eleanor Roosevelt, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Signed Photograph."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148419

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Shirer, William L

Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1941.

First edition,, early printing of this classic work, “the most complete news report yet to come out of war time Germany” (Time). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Arthur Goldsmith with all good wishes William L. Shirer.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket drawing byContinue reading "Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-148651

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Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Time Magazine “Man on the Moon”.

New York : Time Magazine, 1969.

Rare original Time Magazine July 25, 1969 issue covering the Apollo 11 mission titled “Man on the Moon.” Quarto, featuring a thirteen page article on the Moon landing, offering information on the crew, their accomplishments, and the public’s reaction. Boldly signed on the cover by Neil Armstrong at far right middle. In very good condition.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Time Magazine “Man on the Moon”."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148420

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Lesperance, J.P

Economics and Techniques of Motion and Time Study.

Dubuque, Iowa : WM. C. Brown Company, 1953.

First edition of this comprehensive approach to the growing field of motion and time study. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with tables, graphs, charts, and photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. J. Rislak. With compliments and best wishes. J.G. Lesperance 2/13/61.” Near fine in very good dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-148411

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Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Model.

Philippines .

Rare limited edition B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay model on stand. Hand painted 1/72 scale model of the Enola Gay with a 23.5 inch wingspan and accompanied by four attachable propellors, each measuring approximately 2.5 inches in length. Boldly signed by Paul Tibbets on the stand’s metal plaque, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 Aug. 1945.” In nearContinue reading "Paul Tibbets Signed B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Model."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148418

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Dai, Bao

World League of Peace Manuscript Document Signed By Vietnam Emperor Bao Dai.

c. 1925-1932.

Original World League of Peace manuscript document signed by the last ruling emperor of the Nguyen dynasty of Vietnam, Emperor Bao Dai. Folio, one page, manuscript document in French, docketed on verso, embossed stamp at bottom left on verso. The Emperor writes, in full, “Peace among nations, reconciliation among men of all races, what finerContinue reading "World League of Peace Manuscript Document Signed By Vietnam Emperor Bao Dai."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148417

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Maupassant, Henri René Albert Guy de

The Life Work of Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant. Embracing Romance. Travel. Comedy & Verse. For the first time Complete in English. With a Critical Preface by George Bourget of the French Academy and an Introduction by Robert Arnot M.A.

London and New York : M. Walter Dunne, Publisher, 1903.

The Flaubert edition of the complete works of Guy de Maupassant, including his well-known short stories and novels Boule de Suif, Une Vie, Bel-Ami, and Pierre et Jean. Octavo, 17 volumes bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with git titles and botanical tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, marbledContinue reading "The Life Work of Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant. Embracing Romance. Travel. Comedy & Verse. For the first time Complete in English. With a Critical Preface by George Bourget of the French Academy and an Introduction by Robert Arnot M.A."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-123801

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Taft, William H.; William R. Day; Joseph McKenna; Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.; Willis Van Devanter; Louis Brandeis; Mahlon Pitney; James C. McReynolds; and John H. Clarke

William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph.

c. 1921.

Large photograph of the 1920’s Taft Court, signed by nine justices. Large silver gelatin print depicting the Supreme Court in their black judicial robes. The justices are William H. Taft, William R. Day, Joseph McKenna, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Willis Van Devanter, Louis Brandeis, Mahlon Pitney, James C. McReynolds, and John H. Clarke. Matted and framed. InContinue reading "William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148414

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Farrell, Margaret G. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Indiana Law Journal; Revisiting Roe v. Wade: Substance and Process in the Abortion Debate.

Indiana University School of Law/Bloomington : Indiana Law Journal, 1993.

Original Spring 1993 issue of the Indiana Law Journal containing Margaret G. Farrell’s Revisiting Roe v. Wade. Octavo, original wrappers, Indiana Law Journal Volume 68, Number 2, Spring 1993. Inscribed by the author on the front wrapper, “With good wishes, great respect and admiration, Margaret Farrell.” The recipient, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, American lawyer and jurist,Continue reading "Indiana Law Journal; Revisiting Roe v. Wade: Substance and Process in the Abortion Debate."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148412

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MacArthur, Douglas

Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph.

1948.

Rare signed photograph of General Douglas MacArthur in uniform. Boldly signed “Douglas MacArthur Tokyo 1948.” The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148405

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Schulberg, Budd

Waterfront.

New York : Random House, 1955.

First edition of Schulberg’s novel adapted from his Academy Award–winning screenplay. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.Continue reading "Waterfront."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143648

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Robert A. Caro

Caro, Robert

Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.

First edition of Caro’s memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Robert Caro on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149348

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Sinclair, Upton

Oil! A Novel.

Long Beach, CA : Published by the Author, 1927.

Early printing of Upton Sinclair’s self-published social and political satire and the basis for the film ‘There Will be Blood’ starring Daniel Day Lewis. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To William McDougall with kindest regards Upton Sinclair.” The recipient, Professor William MacDougall who was a renowned 20th century psychologist, wroteContinue reading "Oil! A Novel."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-146702

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Jones, James

From Here to Eternity.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1951.

First edition of the author’s first book, one of the great novels of World War II. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the HarcourtContinue reading "From Here to Eternity."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148705

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Baldwin, James

Go Tell It On The Mountain.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.

First edition of Baldwin’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by JamesContinue reading "Go Tell It On The Mountain."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149707

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Adams, Richard

Watership Down.

New York : Macmillan, 1972.

First American edition of the author’s first and most beloved work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "Watership Down."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-149709

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Smith, Dodie

The New Moon with the Old.

London : Heinemann, 1963.

First edition of the author’s charming third novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to her Aunt in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Auntie Elsie with love from Dodie. 1963.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Peter Ward.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148386

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