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Biography and Autobiography

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If you are looking for rare or first edition biography or autobiography books look no further than Raptis Rare Books. Browse through our entire collection of rare biographies and autobiographies below, view details about individual books and contact us to ask a question or find out more information.

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Wilde, Oscar

Oscar Wilde: Recollections by Jean Paul Raymond & Charles Ricketts.

Bloomsbury : The Nonesuch Press, 1932.

First edition of Ricketts’ recollections of Wilde, published posthumously with a design reminiscent of the Vale Press. “The only Nonesuch book linked in a personal way with the private press movement of those years” (Dreyfus, 81). Royal octavo, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, top edge gilt with others untrimmed. One of 800 numbered copies,Continue reading "Oscar Wilde: Recollections by Jean Paul Raymond & Charles Ricketts."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-139784
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Alberg, Albert

Gustavus Vasa and His Stirring Times.

London : W. Swan Sonnenschein & Co, c. 1885.

Finely bound example of Alberg’s biography of Gustav I of Sweden. Octavo, bound in full polished calf by Relfe Brothers of London with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, illustrated. InContinue reading "Gustavus Vasa and His Stirring Times."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-139738
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[Hudson, Henry]

A Chaplain’s Campaign with Gen. Butler.

New-York : Printed For The Author, 1865.

First edition of Henry Hudson’s account of his imprisonment after publishing his hostile criticism of Butler’s military policy in the New York Evening Post. Octavo, modern cloth. Hudson served during the Civil War from 1862 to 1865 as chaplain of the 1st New York Volunteer Engineers, as well as war correspondent for the New YorkContinue reading "A Chaplain’s Campaign with Gen. Butler."

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-139497
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Lindbergh, Charles A

We.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Lindbergh’s autobiography, which provides the account of the life of one of the century’s greatest adventurers, the first man to complete a solo non-stop transatlantic flight. One of 1000 numbered copies, this is number 842, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-140383
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Schweitzer, Albert

Out of My Life and Thought: An Autobiography.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1949.

First edition, early printing of the Nobel laureate’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Schweitzer on the recto of a photograph to Miss Margaret Lial and additionally inscribed and signed by him in French on verso and additionally inscribed by conductor and pianist Antonia Brico. The Dutch born conductor and pianist, AntoniaContinue reading "Out of My Life and Thought: An Autobiography."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-140103
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Hayes, Billy with William Hoffer. [Oliver Stone]

Midnight Express.

New York : Thomas Congdon Books/E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1977.

First edition of Hayes’ classic true story of survival and escape. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Oliver Stone on the title page. Stone adapted the memoir into a screenplay for the 1978 film adaptation for which he won the 1979 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Midnight Express."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-140323
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Caro, Robert A

The Power Broker.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1974.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer-Prize winning work on Robert Moses. Thick octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For David Tolmach- For auld lang syne Robert A. Caro November 7, 1974.” The recipient and the author were friends in NewContinue reading "The Power Broker."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-141799
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Oe, Kenzaburo

A Personal Matter.

New York : Grove Press, 1968.

First edition in English (preceding the British edition by one year) of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author in Japanese on the front free endpaper to Howard Hibbett. The recipient, Howard Hibbett was a prominent Harvard scholar, translator of Japanese literature and friend of Oe’s.Continue reading "A Personal Matter."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-139621
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Truman, Harry S

The Economic Reports of the President: As Transmitted to the Congress January 1948, January 1947, July 1947.

New York : Reynal & Hitchcock, 1948.

First edition of this compilation of three of Truman’s most memorable economic reports. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author opposite the title page, “Most sincerely Harry Truman.” Introduction by President Truman’s Council of Economic Advisers. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is price-clipped and in very good condition. Housed in aContinue reading "The Economic Reports of the President: As Transmitted to the Congress January 1948, January 1947, July 1947."

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-139753
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Caputo, Philip

A Rumor of War.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1977.

Advanced reading copy of the first edition of this classic work which the Los Angeles Times Book Review called “heartbreaking, terrifying, and enraging. It belongs to the literature of men at war.” Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “May 2, 2005 For Bob Rockofield, One of my teachers,Continue reading "A Rumor of War."

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$550.00
Item Number: RRB-140064
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Obama, Barack

Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.

New York : Times Books/ Random House, 1995.

First edition of this memoir by the 44th President of the United States. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by Barack Obama on the half-title page, “To Sen. DeAngelis- All the best to you and your family! Warm Regards, Barack Obama.” The recipient, Aldo DeAngelis was a fellow state senator and a friendContinue reading "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-140051
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Churchill, Winston S

The First Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill: Centenary Limited Edition.

London : Library of Imperial History In association With Charles Scribner's Sons and The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, 1973-76.

Centenary limited edition of Churchill’s complete Works, one of only 3000 sets produced, with the additional four volumes usually not present. Octavo, original full vellum, 38 volumes, stamped with the Churchill arms, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, original dark green slipcases, also gilt-stamped with the Churchill coat of arms. In near fine to fine conditionContinue reading "The First Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill: Centenary Limited Edition."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-140050
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[Winfrey, Oprah; Michael Jackson]

Michael Jackson Talks to Oprah: 90 Prime-Time Minutes with the King of Pop Live!

Los Angeles : Harpo, 1993.

Original Harpo press kit from Oprah’s 1993 sensational primetime interview with Michael Jackson. Quarto, the kit contains a press release and biographies of Oprah and Michael Jackson. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaperContinue reading "Michael Jackson Talks to Oprah: 90 Prime-Time Minutes with the King of Pop Live!"

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-140126
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Byrd, Richard Evelyn

Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic The Flight to the South Pole.

New York and London : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1930.

Signed limited edition of Byrd’s account of his first expedition to the South Pole. Octavo, original publisher’s half parchment over blue boards, with 74 illustrations and maps. Author’s Autograph Edition, one of one thousand numbered copies signed by the author and publisher on the limitation leaf, this is number 139. In very good condition.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-140404
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Phillips, Mary E

Reminiscences of William Wetmore Story: The American Sculptor and Author Being Incidents and Anecdotes Chronologically Arranged. Together with an Account of his Associations with Famous People and his Principal Works in Literature and Sculpture.

Chicago and New York : Rand, McNally & Company, 1897.

First edition of Phillips’ biography of William Wetmore Story. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece portrait of Story. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Inscribed with cordial good will by Mary E. Phillips for a very gracious Lady toContinue reading "Reminiscences of William Wetmore Story: The American Sculptor and Author Being Incidents and Anecdotes Chronologically Arranged. Together with an Account of his Associations with Famous People and his Principal Works in Literature and Sculpture."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-122407
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