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Russell, Bill and Taylor Branch

Second Wind: The Memoirs of an Opinionated Man.

New York : Random House, 1979.

First edition of this powerful memoir by the legendary champion and civil rights advocate. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed the author and co-author Taylor Branch on the front free endpaper, “Bill Russell #6.” Additionally lengthily inscribed by Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author Taylor Branch on the title page. Also laid in is a certificate of authenticity signedContinue reading "Second Wind: The Memoirs of an Opinionated Man."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-134622

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Pierce, Michael; John Golley; Roy Asser; Bill Gunston; Brian Masterton; AVM Freddie Hurrell

…So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain 10th July – 31st October 1940.

London : The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, 1990.

First edition, deluxe signed limited issue of this lavishly illustrated folio commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the distinguished RAF pilots who fought in it, the most crucial battle in British history. Quarto, original publisher’s full crushed blue morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, insetContinue reading "…So Few. A Folio Dedicated to All Who Fought and Won the Battle of Britain 10th July – 31st October 1940."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-139010

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Bowie, David. Photographs and Captions by Mick Rock

Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust.

Guildford : Genesis Publications Limited, 2002.

First edition, signed limited issue of this profusely illustrated homage to one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, David Bowie. Folio, original quarter leathers over illustrated boards, photographic endpapers, all edges silver, illustrated with photographs by Mick Rock. One of 2,500 numbered copies signed by David Bowie and Mick Rock, this isContinue reading "Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust."

$3,250.00

Item Number: RRB-138421

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Churchill, Winston S

Marlborough: His Life and Times.

London : George G. Harrap & Company, 1966.

Finely bound editions of Churchill’s important biography of his notable ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Octavo, 4 volumes bound in 2, bound in full morocco by Bayntun Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, signature to the front panel of each volume, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, raised bands,Continue reading "Marlborough: His Life and Times."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139506

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Freer, Martha Walker

The Life of Jeanne D’Albert Queen of Navarre.

London : Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 1855.

First edition of Freer’s appreciation of Jeanne Baptiste d’Albert de Luynes. Octavo, bound in three quarters emerald green crushed levant morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece portrait. In very good condition.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-139030

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Forster, John

The Works and Life of Walter Savage Landor.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1876.

Finely bound set of Forster’s famed biography of the English poet. Octavo, 8 volumes bound in full crushed levant morocco by Riviere & Son with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece of Landor to volume one. InContinue reading "The Works and Life of Walter Savage Landor."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-139019

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Trevelyan, George Macaulay

Garibaldi’s Defence of the Roman Republic; Garibaldi and the Thousand; Garibaldi and the Making of Italy.

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1907-1911.

Finely bound collection of Trevelyan’s work on Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi. Octavo, three volumes bound in three quarters morocco by Henry Sotheran, Ltd., gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Garibaldi to each volume. In near fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-139018

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Freer, Martha Walker

The Married Life of Anne of Austria, Queen of France, Mother of Louis XIV, and Don Sebastian, King of Portugal [with] The Regency of Anne of Austria, Queen Regency of France, Mother of Louis XIV.

London : Tinsley Brothers, 1865-1866.

Finely bound set of Freer’s authoritative biography of Anne of Austria. Octavo, four volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, ribbons bound in, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece portraits of Queen Anne. The Regency is a first edition;Continue reading "The Married Life of Anne of Austria, Queen of France, Mother of Louis XIV, and Don Sebastian, King of Portugal [with] The Regency of Anne of Austria, Queen Regency of France, Mother of Louis XIV."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-139016

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Norman, Greg

The Way of the Shark: Lessons on Golf, Business, and Life.

New York : Atria Books, 2006.

First edition of this work by the Golden Shark. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Col Steve Thanks for your Support…Look after your shoulder Greg Norman 2KG (drawing).” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Min Choi. Written with Donald T. Phillips.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-139297

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Norman, Greg

Greg Norman: My Story.

London : Harrap, 1983.

First edition of the legendary golfer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Polizzi Family Great friends and even greater people… Thanks for all your help good health always Greg 9.27.85.” Written with Don Lawrence. Foreword by Peter Alliss. Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Greg Norman: My Story."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-139401

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Hassler, Alfred and Benton Resnik. [Martin Luther King Jr.; Coretta Scott King]

Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story: How 50,000 Negroes Found a New Way to End Racial Discrimination.

Nyack, N.Y : The Fellowship of Reconciliation, [1957].

First and only edition of this highly influential and historic comic book used to teach the tactics and power of nonviolent resistance during the Civil Rights Movement. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, the text is presented as a graphic novel illustrated in color. Boldly signed by Martin Luther King on the front panel, “Best Wishes MartinContinue reading "Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story: How 50,000 Negroes Found a New Way to End Racial Discrimination."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138337

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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. Signed by Albert Einstein on a clipped signature affixed to the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138884

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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. Signed by Albert Einstein on a clipped signature affixed to the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-138884

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Laver, Rod with Bud Collins

The Education of a Tennis Player.

London : Pelham Books, 1971.

First edition of the tennis great’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Andy Best Wishes Rod Laver.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Written with Bud Collins.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-140060

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Roosevelt, Eleanor

This I Remember.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s wonderful autobiography. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated with 41 photographs of the Roosevelt family, including frontispiece of the First Lady. Boldly signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-138860

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Irving, Washington

Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography. [Fore-edge Painting].

London : Henry G. Bohn, 1861.

Finely bound example of Goldsmith’s biography of the famed novelist. 16 mo, bound in full polished calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, decorated with a doubleContinue reading "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography. [Fore-edge Painting]."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138922

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Masson, Frederic

Josephine Repudiee.

Paris : Societe d'Editions Litteraires et Artistiques, 1901.

First edition of the third installment in Masson’s three volume biography of Empress Josephine. Imperial octavo, bound in full polished crushed levant morocco by S. David with gilt titles to the spine, gilt central emblem to the front panel, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top-edge gilt with others untrimmed, hand-colored frontispiece, likely extra-illustrated,Continue reading "Josephine Repudiee."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-138462

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Paine, Thomas

The Life and Works of Thomas Paine.

New Rochelle, New York : Thomas Paine National Historical Association, 1925.

The Patriot’s edition of the Life and Works of Thomas Paine. Octavo, ten volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. In good condition.

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138611

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Rogers, Will

Rogers-isms: The Cowboy Philosopher on The Peace Conference.

New York : Harper & Brothers: Publishers, 1919.

First edition of Will Rogers’ first book. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, frontispiece. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Yours, Will Rogers.” In very good condition.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-137393

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West, Mae

Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1959.

First edition of Mae West’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Bill with heartfelt and deep admiration for all the things we’ve shared – Mae – Come on up and…” Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-137558

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Wray, Fay

On the Other Hand: A Life Story.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1989.

First edition of the definitive autobiography of the Hollywood starlet. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with numerous photographs. Signed by Fay Wray on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Raquel Jaramillo.

$225.00

Item Number: RRB-137379

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Jessel, George. Foreword by Ben Hecht

Elegy in Manhattan.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1961.

First edition of the author’s acclaimed collection of Broadway memoirs. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To one I highly regard Barney Beller Best Wishes George Jessel 5/61.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ben Feder.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-137351

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Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

Autobiography (Burlesque) First Romance, and Memoranda.

Toronto : James Campbell & Son, [1871].

Rare unauthorized edition of Twain’s witty collection of satirical sketches; this edition possibly containing the first appearance of My Late Senatorial Secretaryship. BAL 3334. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. In very good condition. Rare.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-137267

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Parks, Rosa

Rosa Parks: My Story.

New York : Dial Books, 1992.

First edition, early printing of Parks’ autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by the author on the title page, “11/21/94 Rosa Parks.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jane Byers Bierhorst. Written with Jim Haskins.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-138034

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