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Carpenter, Scott; Gordon Cooper; John Glenn Jr.; Gus Grissom; Alan Shepard; Wally Schirra; D.K. Slayton

Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph.

Langley Air Force Base 1961.

Large color semi-glossy photograph of the Project Mercury astronauts, signed by six of the Mercury Seven. This group shot was taken in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961. Inscribed or signed next to their respective images in black felt tip: “We are seven privileged men, ScottContinue reading "Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph."

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Item Number: RRB-148754
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Cherry-Garrard, Apsley

The Worst Journey in the World.

London : Constable & Company, 1922.

First edition of this classic memoir of the 1910–1913 British Antarctic Expedition. Octavo, two volumes, rare original publisher’s variant blue cloth, gilt titles, frontispieces, plates, 10 folding panoramas, 5 maps (4 folding). In very good condition.

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Item Number: RRB-147612
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Anson, George. Compiled by Richard Walter

A Voyage Round the World, In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, II, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas.

London : Printed for the Author, 1748.

First edition, first issue of the highly anticipated, best-selling official account of Anson’s voyages which went through numerous editions and was translated into several European languages. Quarto, three volumes bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco over pebbled boards with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with forty-two foldingContinue reading "A Voyage Round the World, In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, II, IV. By George Anson, Esq; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty’s Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas."

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Item Number: RRB-149503
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Baker, Charles H. [Duncan Hines]

The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book.

New York : Crown Publishers, 1946.

First Crown Publishers edition of celebrated food and drink critic’s classic work, widely considered his masterpiece, each inscribed to Duncan Hines. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth and slipcase with printed paper label to the front panel, frontispiece to each volume. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of each volume in theContinue reading "The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book."

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Item Number: RRB-149591
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Earhart, Amelia

20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship: The American Girl, First Across the Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story.

New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1928.

Early printing of Earhart’s thrilling account of her experience as a passenger aboard the Friendship, which made her the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air in 1928. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, top stain orange, with 61 illustrations. Boldly signed by Amelia Earhart on the front free endpaper. Very good in the rareContinue reading "20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship: The American Girl, First Across the Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story."

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Item Number: RRB-150000
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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 842, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

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Item Number: RRB-140383
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Yule, Colonel Henry

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East.

London : John Murray, 1871.

First edition of Yule’s important work which correlated Polo’s travels with their present-day locations. Octavo, two volumes. Bound in full morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt ruling and vignettes to the front panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, with maps and engravedContinue reading "The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East."

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Item Number: RRB-111068
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Jorgensen, Christian August; [Virgil W. Jorgensen]

Christian August Jorgensen Signed Watercolor Painting of Emerald Bay.

c. 1925.

Rare original watercolor painting of Emerald Bay. Folio, a dark, moody impression of Emerald Bay at the southeast corner of Lake Tahoe, by the noted Norwegian-American landscape painter Christian August Jorgensen. Annotated on the verso by his son and inaccurately titled: “Emerald Lake – Lake Tahoe. This painting was made by my father Chris JorgensenContinue reading "Christian August Jorgensen Signed Watercolor Painting of Emerald Bay."

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Item Number: RRB-147520
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Long, William Simon [W.S.]

Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Camden, NJ : The Long Art Studios, .

First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Canada and the western part of the United States of America. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with 14 mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribedContinue reading "Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado."

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Item Number: RRB-148827
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Chatwin, Bruce

In Patagonia.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1977.

First edition of author’s most well-known work and one of the great travel books of the last half of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece map and 4 black and white photographic plates. Signed by Bruce Chatwin on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing. AContinue reading "In Patagonia."

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Item Number: RRB-44025
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Ortelius, Abraham

La Florida. [The Earliest Separately Printed Map of Florida from Oretlius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum].

Antwerp : Abraham Ortelius, ca. 1592-1601.

Abraham Ortelius’ seminal map of Florida and the North American south with additional maps of Central and South America from the 1609 Spanish edition of Oretlius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. One page, engraved map with hand-coloring, divided into three smaller maps of Peru, Florida, and Guasteca based upon Spanish sources, specifically Geronimo de Chaves, the RoyalContinue reading "La Florida. [The Earliest Separately Printed Map of Florida from Oretlius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum]."

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Item Number: RRB-151236
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[Earhart, Amelia]

Amelia Earhart Signed Oldsmobile Girls Club Christmas Party Program.

[Lansing, Michigan] [1928].

Rare original program from the holiday luncheon held for female employees of Olds Motor Works held on December 19th 1928, signed by legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Octavo, bound in handmade tissue paper with a red ribbon, illustrated with a tipped in portrait of Amelia Earhart. Signed by Earhart in pencil beneath her portrait. In veryContinue reading "Amelia Earhart Signed Oldsmobile Girls Club Christmas Party Program."

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Item Number: RRB-142535
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Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Photograph Signed.

1969.

Iconic photograph on canvas of Buzz Aldrin standing next to the United States flag planted atop the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission. Boldly signed “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” The entire piece measures 24 inches by 20 inches, stretched against a wood backing. In fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-130943
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Fermor, Patrick Leigh [Daphne Fielding]

Roumeli: Travels in Northern Greece.

London : John Murray, 1966.

First edition of the author’s travelogue companion piece to Mani. Octavo, original cloth, a map, and illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in Greek to Daphne Fielding with a large ink sketch of a coastal scene covering the entire page and additionally signedContinue reading "Roumeli: Travels in Northern Greece."

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Item Number: RRB-148859
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Dinesen, Isak. [Karen Blixen]

Out of Africa. [with] Isak Dinesen Autograph Letter Signed.

New York : Random House, 1938.

First edition of the author’s classic memoir, which recounts events of the seventeen years when Blixen made her home in Kenya. Octavo, original pictorial half cloth, top stain green. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Together with an autograph letter signed by Blixen. Duodecimo, written in Danish, four pages on wove letter paper,Continue reading "Out of Africa. [with] Isak Dinesen Autograph Letter Signed."

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Item Number: RRB-150903
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[Hondius, Jodocus]

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina [Holy Land Map]

Amsterdam : Blaeu, W, 1634.

Copper engraved, hand-colored map of one of the most decorative maps of the Holy Land of the 17th century. One page with hand-colored borders, the map depicts the tribes of Israel and the route the Israelites took from Egypt through Sinai into Canaan. In the sea there are three sea monsters, one of which hasContinue reading "Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina [Holy Land Map]"

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Item Number: RRB-101741
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Armstrong, Neil; Robert White

Neil Armstrong and Robert White Signed Photograph.

c. 1960.

Rare photograph of a North American X-15 aircraft signed by Neil Armstrong and Robert White. Color matte photograph of Neil Armstrong, fellow-test pilot Robert White, and four others posing in front of a North American X-15 aircraft. Boldly signed along the lower margin below their figures “Neil Armstrong” and “Robert M. White,” respectively. The groupContinue reading "Neil Armstrong and Robert White Signed Photograph."

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Item Number: RRB-151767
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Peterson, Roger Tory

Field Guide to the Birds: Giving Field Marks of All Species Found in Eastern North America.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1934.

First edition, third state with the date on the copyright page of Peterson’s first book. Octavo, original green pebbled cloth, illustrated with 4 color plates with printed overlays, 32 monochrome plates. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Claire Kelly, charmer of serpents – why not try the birds? – Roger T. PetersonContinue reading "Field Guide to the Birds: Giving Field Marks of All Species Found in Eastern North America."

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Item Number: RRB-102012
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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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Item Number: RRB-122684
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de Vargas Ponce, José

Relacion Del Ultimo Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes de la Fragata De S. M. Santa Maria de la Cabeza en los Anos de 1785 y 1786. [Account of the Last Voyage to the Strait of Magellan by His Majesty’s Frigate Santa María de la Cabeza in the Years 1785 and 1786].

Madrid : Por La Viuda de Ibarra, Hijos y Compania, 1788.

First edition of this important work on the Strait of Magellan. Quarto, two volumes bound into one in contemporary calf-backed marbled boards with gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine label lettered in git, engraved frontispiece portrait of Magellan, 5 large folding maps on heavy paper and 5 folding tables. An important work on theContinue reading "Relacion Del Ultimo Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes de la Fragata De S. M. Santa Maria de la Cabeza en los Anos de 1785 y 1786. [Account of the Last Voyage to the Strait of Magellan by His Majesty’s Frigate Santa María de la Cabeza in the Years 1785 and 1786]."

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Item Number: RRB-149200
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Leigh Fermor, Patrick

The Traveller’s Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands.

London : John Murray, 1950.

First edition of Leigh Fermor’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Illustrations by A. Costa. A sharp example, uncommon signed.

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Item Number: RRB-81193
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James, Bruce

Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, In the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772.

Edinburgh : G.G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790.

First edition of this classic work. Quarto, 5 volumes, bound in half leather, all edges gilt. With 58 engraved plates and 3 folding maps. In near fine condition.

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Item Number: RRB-4427
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Kirby, E.S.

See My Chinese Street.

Hong Kong : K. Weiss, 1954.

Signed limited first edition of E.S. Kirby’s illustrated travel book. One of 250 signed numbered copies, this is number 57. Signed by E.S. Kirby. Quarto, original embroidered silk, illustrated with 112 illustrations and 7 full multi-color pages, errata slip with first edition issue points laid in as issued. OCLC locates only 11 copies of thisContinue reading "See My Chinese Street."

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Item Number: RRB-82605
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Lawrence, T.E

Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1935.

First English deluxe edition of the author’s classic work. Quarto, original publisher’s pigskin-backed buckram with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, marbled endpapers, illustrated with photogravures and folding maps. One of 750 numbered copies, this is number 93. In very good condition. A sharp example.

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Item Number: RRB-150783
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