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Pen Pictures of Pioneers of Wilberforce.

Brown, Hallie Q

Pen Pictures of Pioneers of Wilberforce.

Xenia, OH : The Aldine Publishing Company, 1937.

First edition of this snapshot of early life at Wilberforce, Ohio by the legendary African-American educator and activist. Small octavo, original green pictorial cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs and etchings. Boldly signed by Hallie Q. Brown on the front pastedown. In near fine condition. Accompanied by two advertisements for this and one ofContinue reading "Pen Pictures of Pioneers of Wilberforce."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146641

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The First Men in the Moon.

Wells, H.G. [Buzz Aldrin]

The First Men in the Moon.

Indianapolis : The Bowen-Merrill Company Publishers, 1901.

First edition of Wells’s classic work of science fiction. Octavo, original publisher’s gilt-decorated blue cloth, illustrated with plates by E. Hering. With a card signed by Buzz Aldrin laid in which reads, “No Dream Is Too High For Those with Their Eyes in the Sky Buzz Aldrin.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148027

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Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal.

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal.

Wilmington : Delaware Evening Journal, July 21, 1969.

Rare original Delaware Evening Journal featuring the headline “Eagle Jets Safely Off Moon; In Orbit for Rendezvous”, a front page article on the Apollo 11 moon landing, and large photograph of Neil Armstrong collecting dirt on the lunar surface. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong on his photograph. Below the headline is Armstrong’s famous quote, “That’sContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Delaware Evening Journal."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-100158

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A Time To Keep Silence.

Fermor, Patrick Leigh

A Time To Keep Silence.

London : John Murray, 1957.

First edition of the author’s third book, detailing his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “From [My Mother] AE. Leigh Fermor Fudge with thanks for safe transportation to Regency Sq. Brighton MCMLXIX.” Fermor has crossed out the ‘To’ in theContinue reading "A Time To Keep Silence."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135041

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Joseph Strauss Golden Gate Bridge Blueprints Signed.

Strauss, Joseph Baermann; L.H. Nishkian

Joseph Strauss Golden Gate Bridge Blueprints Signed.

San Francisco, California : Strauss Engineering Company, 1933-36.

Rare original blueprints for the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District of California. Oblong folio, five pages, the set includes: a blueprint of the toll plaza conduit diagram and manholes, Gold Gate Bridge and Highway District of California [October 1, 1936, signed by Joseph Strauss and others on the plate, measures 21.25 inches by 35.5Continue reading "Joseph Strauss Golden Gate Bridge Blueprints Signed."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147518

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First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900.

Borchgrevink, Carsten E

First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900.

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1901.

First edition of Borchgrevink’s detailed account of the first expedition to establish a base on the main body of the continent. Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titles and explorer to the spine, gilt titles to the front panel with ship vignette in gilt and silver, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded photogravure portrait frontispiece, 32Continue reading "First on the Antarctic Continent: Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148927

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Hotel at Waikiki Beach Blueprint Portfolio.

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.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-114203

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Wernher von Braun Signed Time Magazine Cover.

von Braun, Wernher

Wernher von Braun Signed Time Magazine Cover.

Havana : Time Magazine Latin American Edition, 1958.

Rare Time Magazine Latin American Edition cover signed by legendary German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun. Quarto, the cover is from the February 17, 1958 issue and features a reproduction of a bust portrait of von Braun painted by Boris Chaliapin captioned “Missleman Von Braun.” Signed by von Braun on the lower right corner ofContinue reading "Wernher von Braun Signed Time Magazine Cover."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138504

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Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso.

Johnston, Joseph Eggleston

Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso.

Washington : Printed at the Union Office, 1850.

First edition of this notable military report of important maps and plates of Texas in 1850. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and detailing stamped in blind, two large folding maps, illustrated with 72 plates excluding plates 2, 21, and 39 which were never published. Also including the Report of Capt. R.B.Continue reading "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147863

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Charlie Duke and Fred Haise Apollo 11 Mission Control Signed Photograph.

Duke, Charlie and Fred Haise

Charlie Duke and Fred Haise Apollo 11 Mission Control Signed Photograph.

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Large black and white photograph of Apollo 11 Mission Control Capsule Communicator Charlie Duke, Fred Haise, and James Lovell, boldly signed by Duke with his famous words, “We copy you down eagle!” Signed by Duke in full, ‘”We copy you down eagle!’ Charlie Duke Apollo 11 CAPCOM July 20, 1969″ and by Haise, “Mission ControlContinue reading "Charlie Duke and Fred Haise Apollo 11 Mission Control Signed Photograph."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135611

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American Scenery; Or, Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature.

Willis, Nathaniel Parker; W.H. Bartlett

American Scenery; Or, Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature.

London : George Virtue, 1840.

First edition of this illustrated portfolio of views of stunning American scenes. Quarto, two volumes, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tolling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and floral detailing to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, tissue-guarded engraved portraitContinue reading "American Scenery; Or, Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148908

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A Time To Keep Silence.

Fermor, Patrick Leigh [Xan and Daphne Fielding]

A Time To Keep Silence.

London : The Queen Anne Press, 1953.

Limited first edition of the author’s third book, one of 500 numbered copies, this is number 75, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by Leigh Fermor to Daphne and Xan Fielding in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Daphne and Xan,Continue reading "A Time To Keep Silence."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150279

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Inside U.S.A.

Gunther, John

Inside U.S.A.

New York : Harper & Brothers , 1947.

First edition of this classic work, “riveting from start to finish” (Robert Gottlieb, The New York Times). Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, pullout map. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his wife on the half-title page, “With love to Jane John May, 1947.” The recipient, Jane Gunther was the recipient’s wife. She became anContinue reading "Inside U.S.A."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148017

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We.

Lindbergh, Charles A

We.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Lindbergh’s autobiography, which provides the account of the life of one of the century’s greatest adventurers, the first man to complete a solo non-stop transatlantic flight. One of 1000 numbered copies, this is number 97, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-133274

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The Spirit of the Chinese People.

Hung-Ming, Ku

The Spirit of the Chinese People.

Peking : The Peking Daily News, 1915.

First edition of this collection of essays discussing the history and values of the Chinese people. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, frontispiece, title printed in English and Chinese, written in English. Boldly signed by Ku Hung-Ming on the front free endpaper. In very good condition. With an essay on “TheContinue reading "The Spirit of the Chinese People."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151825

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Travels and Researches in Crete.

Spratt, Capt. Thomas Abel Bremage

Travels and Researches in Crete.

London : John van Voorst, 1865.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth, hand colored folding engraved maps, 14 tinted lithographed plates, 3 further plates (of inscriptions and coins), lithographed plans on india paper in the text, illustrations,

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135308

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A General History of the Turks, Moguls, and Tatars, Vulgarly called Tartars. Together With a Description of the Countries They Inhabit.

Ebülgâzî Bahadir Han, Khan of Khorezm

A General History of the Turks, Moguls, and Tatars, Vulgarly called Tartars. Together With a Description of the Countries They Inhabit.

London : Printed for J. and J. Knapton, J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, et. al., 1729-1730.

Rare first edition in English of one of the earliest sources on the Turks, Moguls, and Tartars. Octavos, two volumes. Bound in full polished calf with red morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt tooling to the spines in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt turn-ins, all edges speckled red, engraved headpieces and tailpieces,Continue reading "A General History of the Turks, Moguls, and Tatars, Vulgarly called Tartars. Together With a Description of the Countries They Inhabit."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-109632

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Pictorial History of Cape Kennedy 1950-1965.

Collins, Michael; James Lovell; Edward H. White II; Frank Borman; Jim McDivitt; Clifton Williams

Pictorial History of Cape Kennedy 1950-1965.

Indialantic, Florida : C.W. Scarboro, 1965.

First edition of this visual chronicle documenting the early development of the U.S. space program at Cape Canaveral. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by six Gemini astronauts on the dedication page: Michael Collins, James Lovell, Edward H. White II, Frank Borman, Jim McDivitt, and Clifton Williams. Foreword by Kurt H. Debus. InContinue reading "Pictorial History of Cape Kennedy 1950-1965."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148483

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Voyage of the Liberdade.

Slocum, Joshua

Voyage of the Liberdade.

Boston : Press of Robinson & Stephenson, 1890.

First edition of Slocum’s classic account of his fifty-five days at sea with his wife and sons aboard the 35-foot junk-rig The Liberdade. Small octavo, original cloth with gilt title to the front panel, patterned endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mrs C.E. Staples in kind recollections ofContinue reading "Voyage of the Liberdade."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152147

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Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes Por el Capitan Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa En los anos de 1579. y 1580.

Sarmiento de Gamboa, Pedro

Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes Por el Capitan Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa En los anos de 1579. y 1580.

Madrid : En la Imprenta Real de la Gazeta, 1768.

Rare first edition of Sarmiento’s account of his 1579–1580 survey of the Straits of Magellan. Octavo, bound in full contemporary marbled calf with gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges speckled red, illustrated with 3 folding views. Headland 35. Hill 267. Sabin 77094. Stamp of Jose JimenezContinue reading "Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes Por el Capitan Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa En los anos de 1579. y 1580."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149745

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Edwin Hubble Signature On Card.

Hubble, Edwin

Edwin Hubble Signature On Card.

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Rare signature of influential American astronomer Edwin Hubble. Boldly signed in ink below his bust portrait, clipped from a newspaper and mounted to cardstock. In near fine condition with remnants of mounting at center verso. The piece measures 3.25 inches by 5 inches.

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148496

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Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate.

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate.

Cincinnati, Ohio May 7, 1974.

Printed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company stock certificate boldly signed in full by American astronaut Neil Armstrong. One page, printed on recto and verso, the certificate is entitled “Form 4, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities” and dated May 7, 1974. It includes Armstrong‘s relevant personal information, including his Social Security number andContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149954

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Apollo Expeditions to the Moon.

Edited by Edgar M. Cortright. [Alan Shepard; Deke Slayton; Walter Cunningham; et al]

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon.

Washington, D.C : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1975.

First edition of this profusely illustrated collection of essays documenting NASA’s Apollo Missions. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs, charts, and maps. Boldly signed by thirty astronauts on the title page and facing page, including: Alan Bean, Karol J. Bobko, Vance Brand, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Bob Crippen, Walter Cunningham, Joe Engle,Continue reading "Apollo Expeditions to the Moon."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148758

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Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal.

Beckford, William. [John Singer Sargent]

Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal.

London : Richard Bentley, 1834.

Finley bound first edition of Beckford’s beautifully descriptive account of his travels through Italy, Spain, and Portugal from the library of American painter John Singer Sargent with his ownership signature and bookplates. Octavo, two volumes bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, giltContinue reading "Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151242

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