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[Livingstone, David]

David Livingstone: The Great Missionary Explorer.

New York : The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd, n.d. c. 1908.

Finely bound example of this anonymous work on the life of David Livingstone. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, frontispiece. In near fineContinue reading "David Livingstone: The Great Missionary Explorer."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-124055
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Valens, E.G. [Jill Kinmont]

A Long Way Up: The Story of Jill Kinmont.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this powerful biography of Jill Kinmont. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs by Burk Uzzle and others. Presentation copy, inscribed by Kinmont on the front front free endpaper, “To Dr. Robinson, Thank you for your nice letter. Best Wishes- Jill Kinmont 2-27-67.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Long Way Up: The Story of Jill Kinmont."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-124068
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Norgay, Tenzing with Malcolm Barnes

After Everest: An Autobiography by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

New Delhi : Vikas Publishing House, 1977.

First edition of Tenzing’s second autobiography, the sequel to his best-selling Tiger of the Snows. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page beneath an inscription in a secretarial hand, “To William Levine,” “Tenzing Norgay.” With the original typed transmittal letter on Norgay’s personal letterhead signed by him laid in which reads:Continue reading "After Everest: An Autobiography by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-123218
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[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Cruise Pamphlet Collection.

City of Washington : Published by the Smithsonian Institution, 1939-1942.

First editions of ten botanical and zoological pamphlets published as a result of collections and investigations made during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Presidential Cruise of 1938 to the Galapo, six being presentation copies inscribed and signed “FDR” on the front wrapper. Octavo, ten pamphlets, original brown printed paper wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copies, 6 pamphlets are signedContinue reading "Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Cruise Pamphlet Collection."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-123500
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Mawson, Douglas. [William Arthur Holman]

The Home of the Blizzard: Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914.

London : William Heinemann, 1915.

First edition of this classic account of Antarctic exploration, an exceptional association copy inscribed by the author in both volumes in the year of publication to a fellow Australian, the Premier of New South Wales. Quarto, two volumes, original dark blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt vignette to the front panels, profuselyContinue reading "The Home of the Blizzard: Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914."

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$20,000.00
Item Number: RRB-123065
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Seller, John

Moscovia and Russia. [17th Century John Seller Map of Moscow and Russia].

London c. 1685.

Rare hand-colored 17th century John Seller Map of Moscow and Russia, from Daniel Fenning’s A New System of Geography. One page, with intricate topographical details and hand-colored borders. In near fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-123641
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Seller, John

17th Century John Seller Map of New England and New York.

London : Seller, Price & Senex, 1703.

Rare 17th century John Seller map of New England and New York from Daniel Fenning’s A New System of Geography. One page, with intricate topographical details and hand-colored borders, the map displays the eastern portion of New York and New England and includes Long Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Rhode Island. In nearContinue reading "17th Century John Seller Map of New England and New York."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-123177
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Huxley, Elspeth

The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1959.

First edition of Huxley’s autobiographical work based on her early life among white settlers on her father’s coffee plantation in Kenya. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Elspeth Huxley on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, bookplate to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Rosemary Seligman. Uncommon signed.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-129827
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[Armstrong, Neil]

Neil Armstrong Class of 1947 Signed Yearbook.

Wapakoneta, Ohio : Blume High School Class of 1947, 1947.

Rare Blume High School Class of 1947 yearbook, signed by Neil Armstrong as a graduating senior. Quarto, original leatherette. Signed by Neil Armstrong beneath his senior portrait on page 12 of the yearbook. Armstrong is also featured in a number of additional photographs throughout the book: on page 44 as a Band Officer, page 52Continue reading "Neil Armstrong Class of 1947 Signed Yearbook."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-122684
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[Kipling, Rudyard]

Horizon: Kipling’s India.

New York : American Heritage Publishing Co. Inc., 1964.

First appearance of Kipling’s India. Quarto, bound in full cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. The Autumn, 1964. Volume VI, Number 4 issue of Horizon. In near fine condition.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-126118
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Cernan, Gene; Ron Evans; John Young

Apollo Astronauts Signed Note.

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Rare note signed by Apollo astronauts John Young (Gemini 3, Gemini 10, Apollo 10, Apollo 16, STS-1, STS-9), Ronald Evans (Apollo 17), and Gene Cernan (Gemini 9A, Apollo 10, Apollo 17). One page, signed by each astronaut. The note measures 7 inches by 5 inches. The entire piece measures 13.25 inches by 11.25 inches.

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-120894
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Swift, Jonathan [Robert R. Livingstone]

The Works of Jonathan Swift: Including, Gulliver’s Travels.

Edinburgh : Printed by Mrs. Mundell, 1778.

First of 4 issues, Scotch editions, from the library of Robert R. Livingstone, with his bookplate to the pastedown of each volume. Small octavo, bound in contemporary calf, spine compartments ruled with Greek key tooling, morocco spine labels. From the library of founding father Robert R. Livingston. As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, LivingstonContinue reading "The Works of Jonathan Swift: Including, Gulliver’s Travels."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-119642
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Woolley, C. Leonard and T. E. Lawrence

The Wilderness of Zin.

London : Stacey International, 2003.

Revised edition of the authors comprehensive account of their daring 1914 military mapping expedition in southern Palestine. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Preface by Jonathan Tubb. Introduction by T. Sam N. Moorehead. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-124354
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Laurie, Robert and James Whittle

Plan of the Road and Town of La Guayra on the Coast of Caraccas, by an Officer in Admiral Knowles’s Squadron. [18th Century English Map of La Guaira].

London : Laurie & Whittle, 1794.

Rare Hand-Colored 18th Century Laurie & Whittle Map of La Guaira. One page, the map details the town of La Guaira, Venezuela. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 7.25 inches by 7.5 inches. Rare and desirable with fine hand-coloring.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-123180
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Laurie, Robert; James Whittle

Puerto Cavello on the Coast of Caracas; by Lt. Jones in 1741. [18th Century English Map of Puerto Cavello].

London : Laurie & Whittle, 1794.

Rare hand-colored map of Puerto Cavello, one of the earliest obtainable English language maps to focus on this region. One page, the map displays a town plan, charting of the harbor, forts and surrounding islands. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 12.5 inches. A handsome example.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-123081
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Palin, Michael. Photographs by Basil Pao

Sahara.

New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2003.

First edition of Palin’s incredible retelling of his journey across the Sahara Desert. Quarto, original boards, patterned endpapers, photographs by Basil Pao. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Glenn – Don’t eat the camel! Michael Palin.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book Soup in 1975, an independently owned bookstore onContinue reading "Sahara."

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-119797
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Stark, Freya

A Winter in Arabia.

London : John Murray, 1945.

Early printing of one of the most important pieces of literature on the region and a book that placed Freya Stark in the pantheon of great writers and explorers of the Arab World. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated, maps. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Sir Kinahan Cornwallis. Uncommon in theContinue reading "A Winter in Arabia."

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-119310
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Indian Landmark Photograph Collection.

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Rare collection of black and white photographs taken by John Nort Hall an army photographer with the British military police stationed in India. 15 photographs measuring 8 inches by ten inches, the collection includes photographs of the Taj Mahal, temples, oxen bathing, and local people working and living. In near find condition.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-119534
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Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Portrait.

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Portrait of American astronaut Neil Armstrong, boldly signed by him. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 11.75 inches. Rare and desirable signed and uninscribed by Armstrong.

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-117764
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[Steinbeck, John]

Two Russian Books From the Library of John Steinbeck.

Moscow : Various, c. 1960.

Two volumes in Russian from the library of American literary master John Steinbeck. Quarto, two volumes including a book of early Russian Orthodox paintings with many in color and a folio of loose plates featuring artwork from the Hermitage Museum. From the library of John Steinbeck. In very good condition.

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-117588
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New Orleans Souvenir Album and Travel Brochure Collection.

: Various, 1938-1960.

Rare collection of 5 souvenir albums and nine pictorial travel brochures printed between 1938 and 1960. The souvenir albums include a “Souvenir Condensed History of New Orleans for the Tourist” (c. 1955), a “Souvenir du Restaurant Antoine”, “New Orleans, America’s Most Interesting City”, an early accordion-style pictorial album, and “Winter in New Orleans: Season 1908-1909”Continue reading "New Orleans Souvenir Album and Travel Brochure Collection."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-117352
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[Aldrin, Buzz]

Buzz Aldrin Signed Two Dollar Bill.

Washington, D.C : United States Treasury, 1976.

Rare two dollar bill signed by American astronaut and the second man to land on the moon, Buzz Aldrin on the 200th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. Matted and framed, the entire piece measures 10.5 inches by 5.75 inches. In near fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-117394
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Burney, Capt. James

A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Illustrated with Charts.

London : Printed by Luke Hansard, 1803.

Rare first edition of “the most important general history of early South Seas discoveries, containing practically everything of importance on the subject; collected from all sources, with the most important remarks concerning them. Many of the early voyages to California would be inaccessible were they not collected herein” (Hill). Quarto, 5 volumes bound in fullContinue reading "A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Illustrated with Charts."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-117105
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Warren, Whitney and Charles Delevan Wetmore

Hotel at Waikiki Beach Blueprint Portfolio.

New York : Warren & Wetmore Architects, c. 1925 .

Rare original blueprint portfolio for Warren & Wetmore’s iconic “Hotel at Waikiki Beach”, later named the Royal Hawaiian. Folio, containing 30 sheets bound and bradded. In good condition.

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-114203
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