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Teale, Oscar S. [Harry Houdini]

Oscar Teale Signed Houdini Contract Draft, Personal Notebook, and Harper & Brothers Editorial Letter To Harry Houdini.

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Rare collection of items from the magician Oscar Teale, the private secretary to famous magician Harry Houdini. Including a typed contract copy signed by Teale regarding him agreeing to compile and edit Houdini’s book A Magician Among the Spirits. An autograph note at the top of the contract states that Houdini never signed the contractContinue reading "Oscar Teale Signed Houdini Contract Draft, Personal Notebook, and Harper & Brothers Editorial Letter To Harry Houdini."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-151126
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Bugatti

Bugantics: Bugatti Owner’s Club.

London : Bugatti Owner's Club, 1931-1955.

One Hundred Issues of Bugantics. Octavo, 9 Volumes, bound in the original publisher’s cloth, gilt titles and decorated tooling. Profusely illustrated with photographs, tables, brilliant period advertising and drawings. These bound volumes, prepared by the Bugatti Owner’s Club by special subscription, were compiled without covers, the design of which has remained the same since itsContinue reading "Bugantics: Bugatti Owner’s Club."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-22082
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Speed, F. Maurice [Walt Disney]

Film Review.

London : Macdonald and Co, 1939.

First edition of this overview of Hollywood. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Signed on the front pastedown and endpapers by Walt Disney and 13 other Hollywood actors and actresses, including, Chico Marx “To Pat Sincerely Chico Marx”; Pat O’Brien; “To Pat my own namesake  Love Pat O’Brien Nov 21, 1947; Deborah Kerr, “I see a dark Stranger”Continue reading "Film Review."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-112422
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Craddock, Harry

The Savoy Cocktail Book.

London : Constable & Company, 1930.

First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Gilbert Rumbold. Presentation copy, inscribed by Harry Craddock on the verso of the dedication page and first page of the Preface, “Here’s How” Harry Craddock To my dear friend Myra October ’30.” Rare and desirable signed byContinue reading "The Savoy Cocktail Book."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-132103
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Ferrari, Enzo

Piloti, Che Gente…

Modena : Privately Printed, 1983.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work by the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated by Enzo Ferrari and Jlegendary driver Jacky Ickx on the title page. Jacques Bernard “Jacky” Ickx is former racing driver widely regarded as one of the most gifted and versatile competitors in theContinue reading "Piloti, Che Gente…"

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Item Number: RRB-152222
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Robinson, Jackie; Roy Campanella; Gil Hodges; Andy Pafko; Carol Erskine; Ralph Branca; George Pfister; et al

1952 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare Official National League baseball signed by 25 members of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Andy Pafko, Carol Erskine, Ralph Branca, and George Pfister. The signatures of Chuck Dressen, Pee Wee Reese, Dick Williams, Duke Snider, Billy Loes, and Preacher Roe have been deemed clubhouse versions. In fineContinue reading "1952 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149853
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Schiot, Molly [Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen] [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 2016.

First edition of this inspiring work that highlights the overlooked achievements of female athletes throughout history, showcasing their resilience and impact on the world of sports. Imperial octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs. Association copy, Lengthily and warmly inscribed on the front free endpaper, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, InContinue reading "Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147837
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Roosevelt, Theodore

Through the Brazilian Wilderness.

New York : Charles Scribners Sons, 1914.

First edition of this classic adventure taken by Theodore Roosevelt. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Illustrated from photographs taken by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition, and with 3 maps, including 1 folding in the rear. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the authorContinue reading "Through the Brazilian Wilderness."

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Item Number: RRB-149263
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Hill, Napoleon

The Master-Key to Riches.

Los Angeles : The Willing Publishing Company, 1945.

First edition of Napoleon Hill’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Napoleon Hill on a half-title page. Very good in a good dust jacket, name to the half-title page. Rare and desirable signed.

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Item Number: RRB-145872
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Goldberg, Isaac; Introduction by George Gershwin

Tin Pan Alley.

New York : The John Day Company, 1930.

First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed “Sincerely George Gershwin” on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active atContinue reading "Tin Pan Alley."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-84308
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Hartley, Dorothy

Food In England.

London : Macdonald, 1954.

First edition of this classic work by the social historian Dorothy Hartley, which is both a cookery book and a history of English cuisine. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with Hartley’s own strong, detailed and lively illustrations. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “D. Hartley. the author- with remembrances of our meetings-atContinue reading "Food In England."

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Item Number: RRB-131335
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Williams, Ted; Eddie Murray; Mickey Mantle; Hank Aaron; Frank Robinson; Reggie Jackson; Willie McCovey; Ernie Banks; Eddie Mathews; Mike Schmidt; Harmon Killebrew; Willie Mays

500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball.

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Rare Rawlings Official American League baseball signed by 12 members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signed by Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle (on the sweet spot), Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Mike Schmidt, and Harmon Killebrew. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter ofContinue reading "500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball."

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Item Number: RRB-149305
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Park, Willie

The Art of Putting.

Edinburgh : J. & J. Gray & Company, 1920.

First edition of the author’s rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To H.G. English Dobbs Ferry N.Y. With Compliments, Willie Park.” In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-114539
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Thomas, George C., Jr. (A.W. Tillinghast)

Golf Architecture in America: Its Strategy and Construction.

Los Angeles : The Times-Mirror Press, 1927.

First edition of one of the most comprehensive books on the fundamentals of golf course construction written by one of the field’s leading architects. Octavo, original green cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author’s mentor A.W. Tillinghast  on the second free endpaper, “To Theodore LeVino with the compliments of A.W. Tillinghast, April 13thContinue reading "Golf Architecture in America: Its Strategy and Construction."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95896
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Mantle, Mickey and Roger Maris

Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris Signed Photographs.

1961.

Two black and white photographs from circa 1961 of Mickey Mantle and Rogers Maris. Each are inscribed to their 1961 teammate Billy Gardner. The Mantle photograph is signed, “To Billy My Best Wishes, Mickey Mantle.” The Maris photograph is signed, “To Bill, Best wishes to a hell of a nice guy, Roger Maris.” Matted andContinue reading "Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris Signed Photographs."

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Item Number: RRB-32061
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Masson, Charles [James Lewis]

Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, The Panjab, & Kalat, During a Residence in those Countries.

London : Richard Bentley, 1842.

First edition of this narrative of Lewis’ travels between 1826 and 1838 through Balochistan, Sind, the Hazara, Afghanistan and the Punjab. Octavo, four volumes. Bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, morocco spine labels, gilt ruled, marbled endpapers, illustrated with engravings, folding map. From the library of James Stephen “Steve” FossettContinue reading "Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, The Panjab, & Kalat, During a Residence in those Countries."

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Item Number: RRB-95145
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Ali, Muhammad

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali.

New York : Taschen, 2004.

Signed limited edition of tribute to Ali. XXL sumo format with over 3,000 images of photographs, art and memorabilia, much of it published for the first time by over 150 photographers and artists. Boldly signed by Muhammad Ali and Jeff Koons. Fine in a very good silk covered box illustrated with Neil Leifer’s iconic 1966Continue reading "GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali."

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Item Number: RRB-130332
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Ali, Muhammad; Jeff Koons

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali.

New York : Taschen, 2004.

Signed limited collector’s edition, artist proof of this monumental tribute to Ali. XXL sumo folio, silk-covered pictorial boards with pink appliqué letters, lettered in blind on the spine, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark bound in, illustrated with over 3,000 images of photographs, art and memorabilia, much of it published for the first time by overContinue reading "GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali."

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Item Number: RRB-148650
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Dylan, Bob; Jacques Levy [Rubin “Hurricane” Carter]

Bob Dylan Signed Sheet Music For Hurricane by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy.

: Ram's Horn Music, 1975.

Rare sheet music for the song “Hurricane” composed by Bob Dylan with the lyrics by Dylan and Jacques Levy, signed by Dylan. Quarto, four pages, with a black and white photograph of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter on the front panel wearing his boxing gloves. Boldly signed in blue felt tip by Bob Dylan on the frontContinue reading "Bob Dylan Signed Sheet Music For Hurricane by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148957
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DiMaggio, Joe. [Bill Clinton; Gerald Ford; Ronald Reagan and Clint Eastwood]

Joe Dimaggio Presidential Letter Collection.

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Rare collection of letters and invitations sent by three United States Presidents to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. The letters include a typewritten letter from President Bill Clinton wishing DiMaggio a happy 80th birthday, signed by Clinton; and letter on American Academy of Achievement letterhead from President Gerald R. Ford inviting DiMaggio to be a guestContinue reading "Joe Dimaggio Presidential Letter Collection."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-105698
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Craddock, Harry

The Savoy Cocktail Book.

London : Constable, 1930.

First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Illustrations by Gilbert Rumbold. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Robert Best Wishes and luck with the shaking – Harry C. 1931.” The recipient was a personal friend of Harry’s and Headwaiter employed inContinue reading "The Savoy Cocktail Book."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-96515
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Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]

Golf Is My Game.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1960.

First edition of this classic golfing technique manual. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with photographs and drawings. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in full on the front free endpaper, “For Betty Jo Thompson with best wishes, Robert J. Jones. Jr.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ben Feder, Inc.

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Item Number: RRB-150360
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Camp, Walter and Lilian Brooks

Drives and Puts.

Boston : L.C. Page, 1899.

First edition of this collection of golf short stories by the father of American football. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of a woman golfer by H.C. Ireland, vignette on title page, top edge gilt. Inscribed by Walter Camp in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Louis, with my best wishes, Walter Camp. XmasContinue reading "Drives and Puts."

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Item Number: RRB-82458
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Thorp, Edward O

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty One.

New York : Random House, 1962.

First edition of Thorp’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, with charts and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alfred Best Wishes Ed Thorp.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146421
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