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Crusader Without Violence: A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

Reddick, L.D. [Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Crusader Without Violence: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1959.

First edition of one the earliest biographies of “the American Gandhi.” Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Martin Luther King, Jr. on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, name to the pastedown. Jacket photograph by Dan Weiner. Housed in a custom halfContinue reading "Crusader Without Violence: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149245

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The First Special Service Force

Burhans, Robert D

The First Special Service Force: A War History of The North Americans 1942-1944.

Nashville : The Battery Press, 1996.

Later printing of the definitive account of the First Special Service Force. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated. In near fine condition.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-148847

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Augustus

Buchan, John

Augustus.

London : Hodder and Stoughton LTD, 1937.

Finely bound edition of this historical novel of the first Roman Emperor. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, The Downs School vignette stamped in gilt to the front panel, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece, with a folding map to the rear. In veryContinue reading "Augustus."

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-148956

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Never Panice Early

Haise, Fred; Bill Moore [John Aaron]

Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey.

Washington, D.C : Smithsonian Books, 2022.

First edition, early printing of the extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed twice by the author on the half-title page, Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP” and again opposite the title page on a Apollo XIII bookplate, “Fred Haise Apollo 13Continue reading "Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-150282

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Fiedler: The Colorful Mr. Pops - The Man and His Music

Moore, Robin

Fiedler: The Colorful Mr. Pops – The Man and His Music.

Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1968.

First edition of this biography of Arthur Fiedler, one of the most famous conductors in American music history. Octavo, original half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the third free endpaper, “To Ed Schneebeck With my warmest regards Robin Moore.” Near fine in a very good dust jacketContinue reading "Fiedler: The Colorful Mr. Pops – The Man and His Music."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-148401

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Einstein, Albert

Out of My Later Years.

New York : Philosophical Library, 1950.

First edition of Einstein’s collection of social science-related articles, addresses and speeches. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-149411

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Unbowed

Maathai, Wangari

Unbowed.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

First edition of this Nobel Peace Prize winner’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. Signed by Wangari Maathai who has added the words “Rise up and Walk!” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Gabriele Wilson. Illustration by Christopher Silas Neal.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-4357

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Sailor Jerry Collins

Collins, Norman Keith [Sailor Jerry]; Donald Edward Hardy [Editor]

American Tattoo Master: In His Own Words.

Honolulu : Hardy Marks Publications, 1994.

First edition of this significant archival work of the life, philosophy, and artistic practice of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, glossary, with color illustrations and photographs of tattoos throughout. In fine condition. Edited with an introduction by Donald Edward Hardy.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148815

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African Game Trails

Roosevelt, Theodore

African Game Trails. An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910.

Publisher’s deluxe first edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, gilt top edge, photogravure frontispiece, illustrated, 48 plates, map of Roosevelt’s route and hunting trips in Africa. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. An exceptional example.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150228

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The Audacity of Hope

Obama, Barack

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.

New York : Crown Publishers, 2006.

First edition of President Obama’s second book. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Barack Obama in a full signature on the title page. It was signed in Keene, New Hampshire. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Deborah Feingold. Rare and desirable signed using his full name.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150222

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Wall Street Ventures and Adventures

Wyckoff, Richard D

Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1930.

First edition of this classic work by Wyckoff who implemented his methods of technical analysis of the financial markets (the study of charts showing movements of stock-prices and other data). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, giltContinue reading "Wall Street Ventures and Adventures: Through Forty Years."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150212

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The Perfect Storm

Junger, Sebastian [George Clooney]

The Perfect Storm.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1997.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2000 film starring Wolfgang Petersen starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, William Fichtner, Karen Allen, Bob Gunton, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and John C. Reilly. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Bob- Best, Sebastian Junger” and additionally signedContinue reading "The Perfect Storm."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150103

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Muhammad Ali: A Third-Year Journey

Ali, Muhammad

Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1993.

First edition, first printing of this photographic record of Muhammad Ali’s career. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with numerous photographs by Howard L. Bingham of or concerning Muhammad Ali. Boldly signed by Muhammad Ali on the title page and additionally signed and dated by the photographer in the year of publication, “Howard L. Bingham 10-19-93.” IntroductionsContinue reading "Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148761

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The Holiness the Dalai Lama

[His Holiness The Dalai Lama] Stril-Rever, Sofia and translated by Charlotte Mandell

The Dalai Lama: My Spiritual Autobiography, Personal Reflections, Teachings and Talks.

New York : Rider, 2010.

First edition, early printing of this reflective work that offers an intimate look into the life, teachings, and philosophy of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Octavo, original boards. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-141077

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Long Walk to Freedom

Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1995.

First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$95.00

Item Number: RRB-148788

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Bob Woodward

Woodward, Bob; Carl Bernstein

Bob Woodward Collection: The Final Days; Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate; Plan of Attack; State of Denial; The Price of Politics; The Last of the President’s Men; Fear: Trump in the White House.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1976 - 2018.

Collection of seven of Bob Woodward’s famous works from President Richard Nixon to President Donald Trump. Octavo, seven volumes, original publisher’s cloth or half-cloth, six volumes illustrated with photographs. The Final Days (1976) early printing, with signed bookplate by the author and signed by Carl Bernstein on the title page. Shadow (1991) early printing, signedContinue reading "Bob Woodward Collection: The Final Days; Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate; Plan of Attack; State of Denial; The Price of Politics; The Last of the President’s Men; Fear: Trump in the White House."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148787

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The Sea Devil

Thomas, Lowell [Count Felix von Luckner]

Count Luckner, The Sea Devil.

Garden City, NY : Garden City Publishing Company, Inc, 1927.

First edition of this captivating biography of German nobleman and naval officer Count Felix von Luckner. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, top stain yellow, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece of Count Felix von Luckner, illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Association copy, inscribed by Luckner on the verso of the frontispiece, “May good winds fill theContinue reading "Count Luckner, The Sea Devil."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-148746

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Seabrook, William B

Jungle Ways.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1931.

Signed limited first edition of occultist and cannibal William Buehler Seabrook’s account of his travels along the Ivory Coast and through West Africa where he witnessed witchcraft, cannibalism and human sacrifice. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 315 extra-illustrated numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page of which 274Continue reading "Jungle Ways."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-124947

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Long Walk to Freedom

Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1994.

First South African edition of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed on the half-title page by the author, “NMandela 19.1.96.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150179

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A River Runs Through It and Other Stories

Maclean, Norman

A River Runs Through It and Other Stories.

Chicago : The University of Chicago, 1976.

First edition of Maclean’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth. Warmly inscribed by Norman Maclean on the front free endpaper. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, owner name embossed to the front free endpaper. Jacket photograph by Joel Snyder. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150187

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Dreams From Our Founding Fathers

Desantis, Ron

Dreams From Our Founding Fathers: First Principles in the Age of Obama.

Jacksonville, FL : High-Pitched Hum Publishing, 2011.

First edition of governor Ron DeSantis’ first book. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Ron and Carol – Faithful and strong! Ron DeSantis.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mary Fisher Design.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148768

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My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush

Bush Koch, Doro [George H.W. Bush]

My Father My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush.

New York : Warner Books, 2006.

First edition of this work by the daughter of the 41st President of the United States. Octavo, original boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by George H.W. Bush on the dedication page, “To Mark Wallace, Thanks for all you do for kids. Merry Christmas! George Bush, Dec. 20, 2007.” The recipient, Mark Wallace andContinue reading "My Father My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149341

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A History of the English-Speaking Peoples

Churchill, Winston S

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples.

London : Cassell and Company Ltd, 1956-1958.

First British editions of each volume in this classic set. Octavo, four volumes, original publisher’s cloth with spines lettered in gilt, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page of Vol. IV, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill June 1958.” Each volume is near fine in a near fineContinue reading "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149804

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Armstrong: Space Pioneer

Westman, Paul [Neil Armstrong]

Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer.

Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Company, 1980.

First edition of this concise biographical account that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the first man to walk on the Moon. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Neil Armstrong on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes to Ron – Neil Armstrong.” In nearContinue reading "Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148744

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