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Gomard [Possellier A.J.J.]

La Théorie de L’Escrime. [The Theory of Fencing].

Paris : Librairie Militaire de J. Dumaine, 1845.

First edition of this monumental nineteenth-century French fencing manual. Octavo, written in French, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, crossed foils and armored helmet decorations stamped in gilt to the corners of the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins andContinue reading "La Théorie de L’Escrime. [The Theory of Fencing]."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151305

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Joyce, James

Ulysses.

Paris : Shakespeare and Company, 1922.

First edition, first printing of Joyce’s masterpiece, one of 750 numbered copies printed on handmade paper from a total edition of 1000 copies, this is number 909. Thick quarto, bound in full morocco by Baker Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple gilt ruling toContinue reading "Ulysses."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151271

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Joyce, James

Ulysses.

Paris : Shakespeare and Company, 1922.

First edition, first printing of Joyce’s masterpiece, one of 750 numbered copies printed on handmade paper from a total edition of 1000 copies, this is number 909. Thick quarto, bound full morocco by Baker Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple gilt ruling to theContinue reading "Ulysses."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151271

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Gibran, Kahlil

The Prophet.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1926.

The Deluxe Holiday edition of one of the best selling books of the 20th century. Quarto, original publisher’s parchment backed gold foil boards, rebacked with original spine strip laid down, central ornament in red to the front panel, top edge gilt, illustrated with twelve collotype plates after drawings by the author. In good condition.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-151250

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Ben-Gurion, David

Shderot D. Ben Gurion [David Ben-Gurion Boulevard].

Israel .

Rare original Israeli boulevard sign named after the first Prime Minister of Israel. Blue metal street sign written in Hebrew, “Boulevard D. Ben-Gurion.” In very good condition. Framed, the entire piece measures 24 inches by 13.5 inches.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148070

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Ben-Gurion, David

Shderot D. Ben Gurion [David Ben-Gurion Boulevard].

Israel .

Rare original Israeli boulevard sign named after the first Prime Minister of Israel. Blue metal street sign written in Hebrew, “Boulevard D. Ben-Gurion.” In very good condition. Framed, the entire piece measures 24 inches by 13.5 inches.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148070

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[Jackson, Andrew]

The Jackson Wreath, or a National Souvenir.

Philadelphia : Published by Jacob Mass, Franklin Engraving Office Arcade, 1829.

First edition of this scarce pro-Jackson biography published just after he won the 1828 presidential election, with the scarce folding copper-engraved, hand-colored map of the United States. Octavo, bound in three quarter maroon leather over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with frontispiece portrait, engraved title, four plates, threeContinue reading "The Jackson Wreath, or a National Souvenir."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151248

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West, Nathanael

Miss Lonelyhearts.

New York : Liveright, 1933.

First edition, first issue of this humorous tale of alienation and advice in Depression era New York which was well-received, but the publisher went bankrupt almost immediately and bookshops were unable to source copies. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Easily one of the nicest examples extant, withContinue reading "Miss Lonelyhearts."

$55,000.00

Item Number: RRB-140436

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Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]; Gary Player

Right and Wrong of Golf.

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Rare autograph album bound into the original limp leatherette of Rights and Wrongs of Golf by Robert T. Jones. Duodecimo, gilt titles to the front panel. Signed on the first blank by Robert T. Jones, Jr. (four-time U.S. Open champion and winner of the 1930 Grand Slam) and Gary Player (nine-time major champion and careerContinue reading "Right and Wrong of Golf."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151326

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Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]; Gary Player

Right and Wrongs of Golf.

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Rare autograph album bound into the original limp leatherette of Rights and Wrongs of Golf by Robert T. Jones. Duodecimo, gilt titles to the front panel. Signed on the first blank by Robert T. Jones, Jr. (four-time U.S. Open champion and winner of the 1930 Grand Slam) and Gary Player (nine-time major champion and careerContinue reading "Right and Wrongs of Golf."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151326

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Wells, H.G

War and The Future: Italy, France and Britain at War.

London : Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1917.

First edition of Wells’ wartime reflections drawn from his observations of the First World War, combining frontline reportage with broader commentary on the political, technological, and social transformations brought about by modern warfare. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature to the front freeContinue reading "War and The Future: Italy, France and Britain at War."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-151310

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Martin, George R.R

A Game of Thrones.

New York : Bantam Books, 2011.

First deluxe edition of the first book in the author’s acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire Series. Octavo, original blue cloth, cartographic endpapers. Boldly signed by George R.R. Martin on the title page. Fine in the original publisher’s blue slipcase which is in fine condition.

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-151381

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Bush, Barbara [George W. Bush]

Barbara Bush: A Memoir.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994.

First edition of the first lady Barbara Bush’s memoirs. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by both Barbara Bush and President George W. Bush on the front free endpaper. Laid in is a photograph of George W. Bush at Station Square in Pittsburgh, taken during his visit on August 4, 2000, as part ofContinue reading "Barbara Bush: A Memoir."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-151323

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Rushdie, Salman

The Enchantress of Florence.

New York : Random House Inc., 2008.

First edition of Salman Rushdie’s richly imagined historical novel linking Renaissance Florence and the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar through the legend of a mysterious and captivating woman known as the “Enchantress.” Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Salman Rushdie on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. DustContinue reading "The Enchantress of Florence."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-151308

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Reagan, Ronald; Nancy Reagan

Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Campaign Poster.

1980.

Original Ronald Reagan campaign poster from the 1980 presidential election. Official campaign poster for Republican candidate Ronald Reagan, featuring a powerful black and white portrait of Reagan with bold white writing at the top stating, “He’ll provide the strong new leadership America needs.” Boldly signed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan in ballpoint pen to theContinue reading "Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Campaign Poster."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151307

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Plato [Socrates]

Plato and Socrates.

London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1907.

Finely bound edition of this collection of Plato’s Socratic dialogues, including “Euthyphro,” “Apology,” “Crito,” and “Phaedo”. Octavo, bound in half morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt. In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-151306

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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

La Hojarasca.

Bogota : Ediciones- S.L.B, 1955.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s first book which introduced the world to magical realism. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers by artist Cecilia Porras. Association copy, inscribed by the author in one of the earliest signatures we have seen on the front free endpaper, “Para Hector; nada más, Gabo -.” Translated as “nothing more.” TheContinue reading "La Hojarasca."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150605

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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

La Hojarasca.

Bogota : Ediciones- S.L.B, 1955.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s first book which introduced the world to magical realism. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers by artist Cecilia Porras. Association copy, inscribed by the author in one of the earliest signatures we have seen on the front free endpaper, “Para Hector; nada más, Gabo -.” Translated as “nothing more.” TheContinue reading "La Hojarasca."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150605

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Galbraith, John Kenneth. [Julia Child]

Name-Dropping From F.D.R. On.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999.

First edition of one of Galbraith’s later works, presented to his friend and longtime neighbor Julia Child. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Julia It’s really your name that I drop with affection as ever J Kenneth G.” JohnContinue reading "Name-Dropping From F.D.R. On."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151320

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Cohen, Leonard

Let Us Compare Mythologies.

Montreal : McGill Poetry Series by Contact Press, 1956.

First edition of Cohen’s first book, which explores philosophy, sexuality, death, a world of violent contrasts that would define his future literary and musical careers. Octavo, original cloth. With five full-page line illustrations by Freda Guttman. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Anton Raft,Continue reading "Let Us Compare Mythologies."

$13,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151360

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Kerouac, Jack

The Town and the City.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1950.

First edition of the Jack Kerouac’s first book. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Dave Creviston To Scribner’s With Luck To Dave With Luck (f.s) Jack Kerouac.” An interesting inscription as Kerouac submitted this work to Charles Scribner’s Sons twice, and was rejected both timesContinue reading "The Town and the City."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-131371

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Hersey, John

Hiroshima.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1946.

First edition of Hersey’s classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "Hiroshima."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151265

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Hersey, John

Hiroshima.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1946.

First edition of Hersey’s classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "Hiroshima."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151265

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Stephenson, Neal

Cryptonomicon.

New York : Avon Books, 1999.

First edition, first printing of this extraordinary first volume in an epoch-making masterpiece. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Neal Stephenson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy Halperin. Front cover illustration by Liz Kenyon.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151276

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