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The General of the Dead Army.
First American edition of the author’s first book to be translated into English. Octavo, original cloth, top stain black. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light soiling…
Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights.
First editions of each volume in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth-covered boards. Each volume in a first-issue dust jacket. Casino Royale is near fine…
The Bankrupt Laws.
Third edition of this important late-eighteenth-century legal treatise from the library of Alexander Hamilton, signed twice by him and additionally by his eldest son Philip Hamilton. Octavo, bound in full…
A Treatise on Government. Translated From The Greek of Aristotle.
First edition in English of Aristotle’s’ enormously influential work on government, the only edition in the English language published during the 18th century. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with…
Down the Fairway: The Golf Life and Play of Robert T. Jones, Jr.
First trade edition of what many consider the greatest golf book of the twentieth century. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of…
George Washington.
Memorial edition of this biography of Washington from the turn of the 20th century. Quarto, two parts in four volumes, bound in full red morocco with gilt titles and tooling…
Jurassic Park.
First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller, basis for the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton, actor Sam Neill, and actress…
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Winter 2025 Catalog – From Galileo Galilei to The Great Gatsby
Browse an exceptional selection of rare first editions and historic documents with the arrival of our Winter 2025 Catalog. Highlights of the Winter 2025 Catalog include a rare first edition of Galileo’s highly controversial Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, an exceptionally rare 18th century reference work on colonial currencies from the library of Alexander Hamilton with his ownership signature, Benjamin Graham’s personal copy of Security Analysis inscribed by him to his cousin, an outstanding first edition association copy of The Great Gatsby inscribed by F. Scott Fitzgerald to his sister and brother-in-law in the scarce original dust jacket, and an exceedingly rare first edition of The Hobbit inscribed by J.R.R. Tolkien and in the rare original dust jacket.
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Rare Americana Books, Manuscripts & More for Sale Online If you’re looking for first edition books celebrating the American experience, you’ve come to the right place. At Raptis Rare Books we maintain an extensive collection of rare Americana, books, manuscripts…
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