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Biography and Autobiography

Rare Biography & Autobiography Books for Sale Online

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Hirsch, James S. [Willie Mays]

Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

New York : Scribner, 2010.

First edition of this definitive biography authorized by Willie Mays and written by Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist James Hirsch. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Willie Mays on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jason J. Heuer.Continue reading "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149847
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Kilpatrick, Andrew. [Warren E. Buffett and Bob Kerrey]

Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett.

New York : AKPE, 1994.

First edition of this early Buffett biography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Warren Buffett and Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey on the front free endpaper. Bob Kerrey (born 1943) is a decorated Vietnam War Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient who went on to serve as governor of Nebraska (1983–87) and U.S. senatorContinue reading "Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-149787
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McPhee, John; Photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt [Rod Laver; Rafael Nadal; Carlos Alcaraz; John Newcombe; Stan Smith; Roy Emerson]

Wimbledon: A Celebration.

New York : The Viking Press, 1972.

First edition of this seminal work on Wimbledon. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page by tennis legends Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Stan Smith, John Newcombe and signed by Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A unique example.

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150613
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Agassi, Andre

Open: An Autobiography.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

First edition of the Wimbledon champion’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author, “Hope You Enjoy Andre Agassi” on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-150989
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Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1994.

First American edition of this classic autobiography that has went on to sell more than six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Signed “Nelson Mandela 25.5.95” on a Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund bookplate (not attached). Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Martha Kennedy.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-150994
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Pais, Abraham

Einstein Lived Here.

Oxford/New York : Clarendon Press/Oxford University Press, 1994.

First edition of this historical meditation and scientific commentary on Albert Einstein. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Bram Pais August 1996.” Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Front cover illustration by Will Shaman. Uncommon signed.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149772
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Martin, Thomas Commerford. [Nikola Tesla]

The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting.

New York : The Electrical Engineer, 1894.

Scarce edition of Thomas Commerford Martin’s landmark work in the field of electrical engineering, detailing the research and inventions of brilliant inventor, Nikola Tesla. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Tesla, illustrated with numerous diagrams throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by Nikola Tesla in Serbian Cyrillic on the second free endpaper, “Prijatelju D.Continue reading "The Inventions Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla. With Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting."

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$950,000.00
Item Number: RRB-119204
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Obama, Barack

A Promised Land.

New York : Crown, 2020.

First edition of this riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Laid in is a signed in full, “Barack Obama” on a 3 by 5 card. In fine condition. Housed in the original publisher’s slipcase.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-150985
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Howe, Mark Antony De Wolfe. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Home Letters of General Sherman.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer’s work on Civil War Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman; from W. T. Sherman’s library. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece. Philemon Tecumseh Sherman’s bookplate adhered to the front pastedown. In very good condition. ThisContinue reading "Home Letters of General Sherman."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-145723
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McCullough, David [Tom Hanks]

John Adams.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2001.

First edition of the author’s second Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by David McCullough and by Academy-Award winning actor Tom Hanks on the title page. Hanks was the executive producer of the 2008 television miniseries directed by Tom Hooper, starring Paul Giamatti, which went on to win four GoldenContinue reading "John Adams."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-150573
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Oskison, John M. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1938.

First edition of this biography of Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original tan cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Tecumseh. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the half title page. In very good condition with some rubbing to the front and rear panels. General William Tecumseh Sherman’s son P.Continue reading "Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian."

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-145870
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Hoover, Herbert

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: 1874-1920 Years of Adventure.

New York : The MacMillan Company, 1951.

First edition of the first volume of Hoover’s memoirs. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Herbert Hoover on the front free endpaper, “To Dr. Percy H. Williams from Herbert Hoover.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Riki Levinson. A very sharp example.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-149664
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Boardman, Roger Sherman [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Roger Sherman: Signer and Statesman.

Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, 1938.

First edition of this biography of a United States founding father; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original navy blue cloth, frontispiece portrait of Roger Sherman, illustrated with seven black and white documents, photographs, and illustrations. P.T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneath his ownership signature. In very good condition. General WilliamContinue reading "Roger Sherman: Signer and Statesman."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145868
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Coleman, Chapman; [John J. Crittenden] [William T. Sherman]

The Life of John J. Crittenden: With Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches.

Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott & Co, 1871.

First edition of this collection of memoirs of American statesman John J. Crittenden, edited by his daughter; from the library of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original brick-red cloth with gilt titles, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of John J. Crittenden to each volume. General William Tecumseh Sherman and his son P.T. Sherman’s booklates to the frontContinue reading "The Life of John J. Crittenden: With Selections from His Correspondence and Speeches."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-145755
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Standing Bear, Luther [Chief Standing Bear]

My People the Sioux.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928.

First edition of this foundational work of Native American autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial orange cloth, top stain brown, frontispiece of Chief Standing Bear at council, illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings by the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lowell Groves, from Chief-Standing Bear MatoContinue reading "My People the Sioux."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149609
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Biden, Joe

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition of “this compelling personal story” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “Susan- You are a lovely lady to give me so much time and consideration. Keep the faith and I’ll keep my promises Joe Biden 12.20.07.” Fine inContinue reading "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-150557
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Lang, George [William Safire]

Nobody Knows the Truffles I’ve Seen.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.

First edition of the author’s immensely moving memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “Dear Helene & Bill here is six of my nine lives – and you are amongst the few who knows the other three as well. With friendshipContinue reading "Nobody Knows the Truffles I’ve Seen."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-132733
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Cavett, Dick

Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets.

New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2010.

First paperback edition of this collection of essays by legendary talk show host Dick Cavett. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Bill & Tom – Dick Cavett.”  The recipient, Bill Zwecker, was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaper star (hisContinue reading "Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets."

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$95.00
Item Number: RRB-148114
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