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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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Old geological map with coastal details

Mather, William Williams

Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith.

New York 1842.

Rare hand-colored example of Mather’s monumental pre-Civil War wall map of Long Island, the finest and largest map of Long Island of the period. One page, two sheets joined from the topographical surveys of J. Calvin Smith, and lithographed by Endicott. Issued with Mather’s 1843 Geology of New York, the map offers fine detail ofContinue reading "Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148871
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Vintage baseball with player signatures

Williams, Ted; Joe Di Maggio; Casey Stengel; Phil Rizzuto; et al

1950 American League All Stars Signed Baseball.

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Rare Reach Official American League Baseball signed by 19 members of the 1950 American League All Stars team. Signed by Ted Williams, Jerry Coleman, Hoot Evers, Art Houtteman twice, Bob Lemon, Ted Gray, Bob Feller, Tom Henrich, Bobby Doerr twice, Ferris Fain, Jim Hegan, Ray Scarborough, Phil Rizzuto, Allie Reynolds, Walt Dropo, Tommy Bytne, andContinue reading "1950 American League All Stars Signed Baseball."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148865
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Baseball with red stitching

Ruth, Babe; Lou Gehrig; Hank Aaron; Jimmie Foxx; Al Simmons; Connie Mack; Lefty Grove; George Earnshaw

Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, Connie Mack, Lefty Grove, and George Earnshaw Signed Baseball.

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Rare Reach Official American League Baseball signed by a legendary group of baseball legends and Hall of Famers. Signed by Babe Ruth on the sweetspot, setting the tone for one of the most remarkable gatherings of baseball legends captured on a single ball. Surrounding the “Sultan of Swat” are the signatures of Lou Gehrig, JimmieContinue reading "Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, Connie Mack, Lefty Grove, and George Earnshaw Signed Baseball."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148863
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Baseball signed by players

Di Maggio, Joe; Mickey Mantle; Yogi Berra; et al

1951 World Series Champion New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare baseball signed by 27 members of the 1951 New York Yankees World Series Championship Team including four Hall of Famers. Signed by Joe Di Maggio on the sweetspot; Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Joe Ostrowski, Johnny Hopp, Joe Collins, Jim Turner, Bill Dickey, Frank Crosetti, Billy Martin, Jack Kramer, Cliff Mapes, Allie Reynolds, Charlie Silvera,Continue reading "1951 World Series Champion New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148864
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Edwards, Jonathan

The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended.

London : G. Keith and J. Johnson, 1766.

Rare British edition of this important work by the famed theologian. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf. In good condition with rubbing and wear to the extremities, toning throughout, and losses to the hinges. Ownership plate to the front pastedown and ownership inscription to the front free endpaper.

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148020
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Apollo: Expeditions to the Moon

Edited by Edgar M. Cortright. [Alan Shepard; Deke Slayton; Walter Cunningham; et al]

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon.

Washington, D.C : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1975.

First edition of this profusely illustrated collection of essays documenting NASA’s Apollo Missions. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs, charts, and maps. Boldly signed by thirty astronauts on the title page and facing page, including: Alan Bean, Karol J. Bobko, Vance Brand, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Bob Crippen, Walter Cunningham, Joe Engle,Continue reading "Apollo Expeditions to the Moon."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148758
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Felton, Cornelius C.; [Fred Fraley]; [Ino Welsh]

Centennial International Exhibition Capital Stock Certificate.

Philadelphia : Centennial Board of Finance, 1877.

Rare Centennial International Exhibition lithographic capital stock certificate. Elephant folio, one page, the certificate is dated April 24, 1877 and grants one share of stock in the Centennial Board Finance to Cornelius C. Felton, illustrated with impressive engraved vignettes of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a Native American mourning the progress of industrialization, RomanContinue reading "Centennial International Exhibition Capital Stock Certificate."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146769
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Framed handwritten historical letter displayed

Hancock, John

John Hancock Autograph Document Signed.

June 22, 1767.

Rare autograph document signed by John Hancock requesting payment for provisions issued to Troops in Nova Scotia. One page, the manuscript document reads, “Boston June 22d 1767 Sir, At Thirty Days sight of this my Third Bill/First & Second of same tenor and date not paid/please to pay to Messrs. Harrison Barnard & Spragg Merchts. inContinue reading "John Hancock Autograph Document Signed."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149510
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The Problem of Lasting Peace

Hoover, Herbert and Hugh Gibson

The Problems of Lasting Peace.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1942.

First edition of this analysis for peace post-World War II. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “To Harvey P. Keller With the good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” Additionally signed by Hugh Gibson. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-140460
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Framed photograph of Earth rising over the Moon’s horizon

Armstrong, Neil; Gene Cernan; George Bush; Cy Laughter

Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph.

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Photographic print of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. Glossy finish color print of the earth rising over the moon, with “To Gene Cernan” calligraphically inscribed on the mat beneath. Boldly signed on the mat beneath the photograph by Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush and Cy Laughter. The first and lastContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149888
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George Washington by Douglas

Freeman, Douglas Southall

George Washington: A Biography.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1948-54.

First edition of the author’s monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, widely considered the definitive biography of Washington. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth, spines lettered in gilt, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, with Vol. I inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Autographed for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Ramage with every good wish DouglasContinue reading "George Washington: A Biography."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-149571
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Life: To the Moon and Back

Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11.

New York : Life Magazine, 1969.

Rare original Life Magazine July 20, 1969 commemorative issue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed on the cover by Buzz Aldrin in blue felt tip at far left middle. In fine condition. Housed in its original Life Collector’s Series presentation folder with an accompanyingContinue reading "Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-148484
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The Idea of America

Wood, Gordon S

The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of this history of the American Revolution. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldy signed by Gordon Wood on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Accompanied by a note with an ownership inscription of Wood signing the book dated August 26, 2011 laid in. Jacket design by Stephanie Kloss.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-148625
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Armstrong, Neil; Michael Collins; Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon.

1969.

Rare original photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the United States flag at the Apollo 11 lunar landing site. Vintage matte-finish photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong, “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base, Moon Landing of Apollo 11, 20 July 1969″ and signed by Michael Collins.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148473
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[Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins]

The First Lunar Landing As Told by The Astronauts.

Washington, D.C : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1989.

First edition of this commemorative book published in celebration of the twenty year anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed on the first page by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148474
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