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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 and more. Browse through our entire collection online, use our sorting tools or search to find exactly what you’re looking for then call with any questions you may have or order online today.

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Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Photograph.

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Large poster/ photograph of President Ronald Reagan with his horse at Rancho del Cielo. Semi-glossy board print of Ronald Reagan standing next to one of his horses, possibly Little Man, and feeding them a carrot. Ronald Reagan was an avid horseman whose enthusiasm for riding formed an important part of his private life and publicContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Photograph."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-150208
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Robinson, Jackie; Roy Campanella; Duke Snider; Gil Hodges; Jim Romano; Carl Furillo; Dan Bankhead; Pee Wee Reese; et al

1950 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare Official National League baseball signed by 31 members of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Jim Romano, Carl Furillo, Dan Bankhead, Pee Wee Reese, and more. The signatures of Burt Shotton, Bobby Morgan, Milt Stock, Billy Loes, Gil Hodges, and Carl Erskine have been deemed clubhouseContinue reading "1950 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149840
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Murphy, Dale

Dale Murphy Signed Baseball.

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Rawlings Official League Baseball signed by Atlanta Braves Dale Murphy. Boldly signed in full on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint, “Dale Murphy N.L. M.V.P. 82, 83.” In fine condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-149937
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Miller, William Green [Madeleine K. Albright]

Toward A More Civil Society?

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1989.

First edition of this social cohesion and political philosophy. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine, With warm regards- you know very well how difficult the process would be to achieve a civil society. Sincerely, Bill Washington January 1990.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was theContinue reading "Toward A More Civil Society?"

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149079
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Wright, J[ohn]. [Alexander Hamilton]

The American Negotiator, or the Various Currencies of the British Colonies in America; As well the Islands, and the Continent. The Currencies of Nova Scotia, Canada, New England, New York, East Jersey, Pensylvania, West Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, &c.

London : Printed for the Proprietors, by J. Smith, Wellclose-Square, 1765.

Third edition of Wright’s important 18th-century reference work which standardized colonial currencies and transformed transatlantic trade, from the library of Alexander Hamilton with his ownership signature and bookplate. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, rebacked, double gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "The American Negotiator, or the Various Currencies of the British Colonies in America; As well the Islands, and the Continent. The Currencies of Nova Scotia, Canada, New England, New York, East Jersey, Pensylvania, West Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, &c."

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$225,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149498
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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed.

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Oversized satin finish color photograph of the iconic ‘Earthrise‘ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, signed by mission commander Frank Borman in silver felt tip, “Good night, Merry Christmas and God Bless all on Earth Frank Borman Gemini VII.“ In fine condition. The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. A desirable image.

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-149749
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[William Tecumseh Sherman]

Journal of the Twentieth Annual Session of the National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic, San Francisco, California.

Washington : Gibson Bros., Printers and Bookbinders, 1886.

First edition of this record of post-war social meetings by members of the army; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original green cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles and military insignia, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Commander in Chief S. S. Burdett. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown.Continue reading "Journal of the Twentieth Annual Session of the National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic, San Francisco, California."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-145746
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[William Tecumseh Sherman]

Military Order of The Loyal Legion of the United States: Roster of the Commandery of the State of New York from January 17th, 1866, to June 1st, 1911.

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First edition of this roster of military personnel from the state of New York, including Philemon Tecumseh Sherman; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition with some sunning to the spine, front and rear panels.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-145744
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Downey, Fairfax

Indian-Fighting Army.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1941.

First edition of this history of the conquest of the American West; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Royal octavo, original blue cloth, frontispiece of Attack on the Supply Wagons, illustrated with drawings by Frederic Remington, Charles Schreyvogel, and R. F. Zogbaum. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front free endpaper beneath his ownership inscription,Continue reading "Indian-Fighting Army."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-145740
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Wright, Orville

Orville Wright Signed Photograph.

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Rare vintage matte-finish portrait photograph of Orville Wright. Inscribed by Wright at the lower left corner in fountain pen, “To Wm. P. MacCracken from his friend Orville Wright.” The recipient, William P. MacCracken Jr. (1888–1969), was an American lawyer, aviator, and public official who played a pivotal role in shaping early U.S. aviation policy. As theContinue reading "Orville Wright Signed Photograph."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149582
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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed.

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Color lithograph of the iconic ‘Earthrise‘ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. Lengthily signed by mission commander Frank Borman in gold felt tip to the top of the photograph, “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth – Col. Frank Borman, Apollo 8.” In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. AContinue reading "Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed."

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-149580
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Armstrong, Neil [Buzz Aldrin]

Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

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Rare official NASA photograph affixed to its original cardstock mount and signed by Neil Armstrong. Color glossy photograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin setting up the seismometer, part of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP), on the lunar surface during the historic first lunar-landing mission. Inscribed by Neil Armstrong in black ink on the mountContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148979
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Cain, Alfred E. [Martin Luther King Jr.] [Sammy Davis, Jr.]

The Winding Road to Freedom: A Documentary Survey of Negro Experiences in America.

Yonkers : Educational Heritage, Inc, 1965.

First edition of this comprehensive anthology that compiles historical documents, speeches, and firsthand accounts to trace the evolving struggle for African American freedom and equality. Quarto, original publisher’s orange cloth boards, with black and white illustrations. Association copy, inscribed by Martin Luther King Jr. to Sammy Davis Jr. on the front free endpaper, “To myContinue reading "The Winding Road to Freedom: A Documentary Survey of Negro Experiences in America."

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$40,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149476
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Keyes, E.D [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Fifty Years’ Observation of Men and Events Civil and Military.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1884.

First edition of this memoir of a Union soldier and civilian; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Small octavo, original cloth. General William Tecumseh Sherman and his son P.T. Sherman’s bookplates to the front pastedown. In good condition with some rubbing to the spine, front and rear panels. General Sherman’s library was inheritedContinue reading "Fifty Years’ Observation of Men and Events Civil and Military."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-145752
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The Soldier’s Manual, For Cavalry, Artillery, Light Infantry, and Infantry.

Philadelphia : Published by James H. Nesmith, 1824.

First edition of the first American military color plate book. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with twelve plates representing volunteer corps in the first division Pennsylvania militia. In very good condition with the plates exceptionally bright. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, one of only three known complete copies. This example was heldContinue reading "The Soldier’s Manual, For Cavalry, Artillery, Light Infantry, and Infantry."

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$250,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149473
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Corbin, Jacques. [George Washington]

Le Code Louis XIII. Roy De France Et De Navarre. [From the Library of George Washington].

A Paris : Chez Pierre Billaine, 1628.

First edition of Corbin’s legal compilation of ordinances and judgments issued during the reign of Louis XIII of France, from the library of General George Washington. Folio, bound in full mottled calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling andContinue reading "Le Code Louis XIII. Roy De France Et De Navarre. [From the Library of George Washington]."

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$80,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149725
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Watson, Richard

An Apology for the Bible; In a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, Author of a book entitled The Age of Reason, Part the Second, Being and Investigation of True and of Fabulous Theology.

Philadelphia : Printed for W. Young, Mills & Son, 1796.

Rare early printing of this response to Thomas Paine’s ‘The Age of Reason.’ Duodecimo, original full leather with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. In very good condition with rubbing to the extremities, front panel, and spine, some toning throughout, a small loss to the front flyleaf, and bookplates to the front free endpaperContinue reading "An Apology for the Bible; In a Series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, Author of a book entitled The Age of Reason, Part the Second, Being and Investigation of True and of Fabulous Theology."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146706
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Rockefeller, John D

John D. Rockefeller Signed Christmas Card.

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Rare original Christmas card signed by John D. Rockefeller. Octavo, with an inlay black and white image of the Japanese teahouse on the grounds of Rockefeller‘s ‘Kykuit’ estate to the front. Boldly signed by John D. Rockefeller inside in fountain pen. The printed holiday greeting above reads in full, “With hearty Christmas Greetings and allContinue reading "John D. Rockefeller Signed Christmas Card."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149419
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Gordon, Thomas [George Washington]

Another Cordial for Low-Spirits. [George Washington’s Copy].

London : R. Griffiths, 1751.

From the library of George Washington of this compilation of political and religious essays regarding contemporary issues in Great Britain. Small octavo, volume two, bound in full contemporary brown calf with a gilt number two and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels,Continue reading "Another Cordial for Low-Spirits. [George Washington’s Copy]."

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$475,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149416
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Wood, Gordon S

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2004.

First edition of this fresh vision of Franklin’s life and reputation. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Charlie Thomas, with best wishes, Gordon S. Wood 6/4/04.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Evan Gaffney.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-149440
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Grunwald, Michael

The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2006.

First edition of this environmental history of the Florida Everglades. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with maps and photographs. Boldly signed by the author on the title page in blue ballpoint. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Patti Ratchford. Accompanied by a news article from Palm Beach Daily News regarding the bookContinue reading "The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise."

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-149456
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Godey, Louis Antoine

Godey’s Lady’s Book for 1850.

Philadelphia : L.A. Godey, 1850.

Finely bound example of this 19th-century American magazine known for its collection of poetry, illustrations, and articles by prominent female authors and artists. Octavo, volume 40, bound in three quarters contemporary calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, profusely illustrated with engraving, music sheets, and embroidery and costume plans. In very good condition.

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-149127
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Williams, Ted; Eddie Murray; Mickey Mantle; Hank Aaron; Frank Robinson; Reggie Jackson; Willie McCovey; Ernie Banks; Eddie Mathews; Mike Schmidt; Harmon Killebrew; Willie Mays

500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball.

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Rare Rawlings Official American League baseball signed by 12 members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signed by Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle (on the sweet spot), Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Mike Schmidt, and Harmon Killebrew. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter ofContinue reading "500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149305
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Roosevelt, Theodore

Through the Brazilian Wilderness.

New York : Charles Scribners Sons, 1914.

First edition of this classic adventure taken by Theodore Roosevelt. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Illustrated from photographs taken by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition, and with 3 maps, including 1 folding in the rear. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the authorContinue reading "Through the Brazilian Wilderness."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149263
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