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Charteris, Henry.

The Psalmes of David in Metre. According as they are sung in the Kirk of Scotland.

Edinburgh: Henry Charteris, 1596.

Rare Scottish metrical psalter of 1596, printed at Edinburgh by Henry Charteris, containing the psalms as they were sung in the Kirk of Scotland together with the catechism, common prayers, and the forms of church discipline of the early Presbyterian church. Octavo, early nineteenth-century embossed calf binding with a Gothic architectural design in the mannerContinue reading "The Psalmes of David in Metre. According as they are sung in the Kirk of Scotland."

Chopin, Kate.

The Awakening.

Chicago & New York: Herbert S. Stone & Company, 1899.

First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original green cloth stamped in dark green and red. First editions are rare.

Davison, Jane; Lesley Davison. [Julia Child].

To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In.

New York: Random House, 1994.

First edition of Jane and Lesley Davison’s history of four generations of American women and the houses they made into homes. Quarto, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Lesley Davison on the title page, “Julia, A book about homes for someone who is giving us one. With love, Lesley. May, 1994.” The recipient, JuliaContinue reading "To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In."

Williams, Mary. [Julia Child].

Marriage for Beginners.

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1967.

First edition of this complete handbook for the newly married, running from breaking the news to the family and planning the ceremony through setting up a first home, running the household and the arrival of the first baby. Octavo, original cloth, top stain pink. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page inContinue reading "Marriage for Beginners."

Bourdain, Anthony.

Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook.

New York: Ecco, 2010.

First edition of the follow-up to Bourdain’s bestselling memoir Kitchen Confidential which addresses his rise to stardom and the evolving restaurant industry. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Joe Anthony Bourdain.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Allison Saltzman. Jacket photograph by MelanieContinue reading "Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook."

Gardner, John.

Goldeneye.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1995.

First Book Club Associates edition was published several months prior to the first trade edition the following year of this novel, basis for the 1995 film starring Pierce Brosnan. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by John Gardner on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Brooks, John.

Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the Worlds of Wall Street and the Modern American Corporation.

New York: Weybright and Talley, 1969.

First edition of this business classic. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John Brooks on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. First editions are uncommon, especially signed, we have never encountered one.

Roosevelt, Eleanor.

This Is My Story.

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1937.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s first autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page. Small bookplate to the front pastedown, near fine in a bright near fine with a few small closed tears. Uncommon in this condition and signed.

Gallagher, Trace.

Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned… Eventually.

New York: HarperCollins, 2026.

First edition of the chief breaking news correspondent’s debut memoir, a humorous and heartfelt collection of the life lessons he learned over a long career in broadcast journalism. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Trace Gallagher. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Ken Pagliaro.

Hurston, Zora Neale.

Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1937.

First edition of this seminal work of African American and feminist literature that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and voice. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. In good condition with soiling and wear to the extremities, bookplate to the front pastedown. First editions are rare.

[Franklin, Benjamin].

19th Century Oil Portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

United States: c. 1840.

American School oil portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted circa 1840, depicting the celebrated statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. Oil on canvas. In very good condition, with moderate surface dust and wear. The painting measures 28.25 inches by 24.25 inches, handsomely framed, the entire piece measures 33.5 inches by 29.5 inches by 2 inches. A handsomeContinue reading "19th Century Oil Portrait of Benjamin Franklin."

Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum.

A Bear Called Paddington.

New York: Harper, 2014.

First edition of the re-issue of this classic children’s work. Small octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout, no dust jacket was issued for this release. Boldly signed by Michael Bond. In fine condition.

Eisenhower, Dwight D.

At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1967.

First edition, early printing of the genial memoir of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Octavo, original black cloth, gilt-lettered spine, frontispiece, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by President Eisenhower on the half-title page, “To _______ with best wishes and warm greetings from Dwight D. Eisenhower 1968.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends."

Earhart, Amelia.

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

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928.

First edition of Earhart’s classic dramatic chronicle. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with 61 black-and-white photographic plates, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Amelia Earhart on the verso of the frontispiece, “For Earnestine Fishbaugh. Amelia Earhart.” The recipient, Earnestine Fishbaugh was the daughter of noted Hollywood physician, Dr. Ernest C. Fishbaugh. Accompanied by a laid in note fromContinue reading "20 Hrs. and 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship. The American Girl, First Across the Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story."

Baskett, John. [Horace Walpole].

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments; The Historical Part of the Holy Bible; The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues; The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Newly Translated out ot the Original Greek.

Oxford: Printed by John Baskett, Printer to the University, 1726.

Exquisitely bound Georgian Bible, printed by John Baskett and extra-illustrated with over two hundred engravings by T. Cole, bound together with the Book of Common Prayer and the metrical Psalms. Quarto, finely bound in in full contemporary polished calf with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling tot the spine, rebacked, gilt ruling, panelling and scrollingContinue reading "The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments; The Historical Part of the Holy Bible; The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly Translated out of the Original Tongues; The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Newly Translated out ot the Original Greek."

Emerson, Ralph Waldo.

The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1899.

The Riverside edition of the collected works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Octavo, twelve volumes bound in three-quarter crushed levant red morocco over marbled boards, spines gilt-lettered and decoratively tooled, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Emerson. In near fine condition. A handsome set of the works of one of America’s foremost writersContinue reading "The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson."

Niven, Larry; Jerry Pournelle.

The Mote in God’s Eye.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1974.

First edition of “possibly the finest science fiction book I ever read” (Robert Heinlein). Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by both Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.

Finch, Christopher [Jim Henson].

Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981.

First edition of this behind-the-scenes history of The Muppet Show, lavishly illustrated and produced by Jim Henson’s own Muppet Press. Quarto, original half cloth, profusely illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed in green felt tip by Jim Henson on the half-title page, both in his own name and as his most famous creation, “ChristmasContinue reading "Of Muppets and Men: The Making of The Muppet Show."

[Fleming, Ian].

Complete James Bond Clamshell Box Collection.

Fine collection of custom half morocco clamshell boxes hand made by The Harcourt Bindery to house each of the 14 first editions in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, 14 volumes. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

Armstrong, Neil; Michael Collins; Buzz Aldrin.

Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin Signed First Man on the Moon Stamp Blocks.

A complete set of three “First Man on the Moon” airmail stamp blocks, each signed by a different member of the Apollo 11 crew. The first, a plate block numbered 31374, is signed by Neil Armstrong in blue felt tip at the upper right. The second, a “Mail Early in the Day” block, is signedContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin Signed First Man on the Moon Stamp Blocks."

Lewis, Michael.

Liar’s Poker.

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1989.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Lewis on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Andrew M. Newman Graphic Design Inc. Jacket illustration by Vint Lawrence. Uncommon signed.

Slocum, Captain Joshua.

Sailing Alone Around the World.

New York: The Century Company, 1901.

First edition of the special Pan-American edition of “the finest single-handed adventure story yet written” (Seafarer), the classic account of the first solo voyage around the globe. Octavo, original blue cloth pictorially stamped in silver and orange, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, issued for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on theContinue reading "Sailing Alone Around the World."

Bhagavad-Gita.

The Bhagavad-Gita.

Mount Vernon, NY: The Peter Pauper Press, 1959.

The Peter Pauper Press edition of one of the great spiritual classics of the world. Duodecimo, bound in full red morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in three compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and elaborate gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt,Continue reading "The Bhagavad-Gita."

Joyce, James.

Finnegans Wake.

New York: The Viking Press, 1939.

First American edition of Joyce’s masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, gilt signature to the front panel, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.