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Dilke, Margaret

Women’s Suffrage.

London : Swan Sonnenschein & Co., n.d..

Stereotyped edition of English suffragette Margaret Dilke’s treatise on women’s suffrage. Octavo, bound in full cloth, original wrappers bound in. In good condition. Stamps.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-135204
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Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling Ephemera Collection.

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Rare collection of Rudyard Kipling ephemera from the collection of William Britton Stitt including his membership card to The Kipling Society, letters of correspondence between him and the President of The Kipling Society, newspaper clippings, articles, postcards, pamphlets and separate editions of Kipling stories and poems. In very good condition. A unique collection.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-122487
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Mandela, Nelson; Foreword by Bill Clinton; Introduction by Desmond Tutu

Mandela: The Authorized Portrait.

Kansas City : Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003.

First edition of this illustrated biographic portrait of Mandela. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated by the editor on the title page,  “Best wishes Mac Maharaj 20 Sept 2007.” Edited by Mac Maharaj and Ahmed Kathrada.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-133559
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Clinton, Bill [William Jefferson Clinton]

My Life.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

Signed limited edition of President William Jefferson Clinton’s Autobiography. Thick octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine, original slipcase, illustrated. Fine in a fine slipcase. Signed by Bill Clinton, one of 1500 numbered examples. In the original shrink wrap.  

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-133520
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Campbell, Gordon [Clement Atlee]

My Mystery Ships.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1937.

Early printing of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell’s My Mystery Ships; from the library of United Kingdom Prime Minster Clement Attlee with his bookplate to the pastedown. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-134587
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Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

Mark Twain’s (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance.

New York : Sheldon & Company, n.d.

First edition, second issue of Twain’s third book with the Ball, Black, & Co. advertisement on verso of the title page (BAL 3326). Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated and extra-illustrated with a tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece of Twain. In good condition.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-138264
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Merlin, Olivier [Juan Manual Fangio]

Fangio: Racing Driver.

London : B.T. Batsford Ltd, 1961.

First edition of this biography on the legendary racing champion. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Juan Manual Fangio on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. From the library of Barry Lake, with his signature to the title page. Translated by Louis Klemantaski.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-133518
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Roger, Fred [Mr. McFeely]

You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor.

New York : Viking, 1994.

First edition of this collection of quotes from Rogers‘ writings throughout his career. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mr. McFeely on the half-title page, “To Lori and Brian from Mr. McFeely Speedy Delivery 2009.” Additionally laid in is a signed photograph, “To Brian, from Mr. McFeely Speedy Delivery 2009.” Fine in aContinue reading "You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-133480
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Rossetti, Lucy Madox. [Mary Shelley]

Mrs. Shelley.

London : W. H. Allen & Co, 1890.

First edition of Lucy Madox Rossetti’s biography of Mary Shelley; extra-illustrated and with an autograph letter signed by Mary Shelley laid in. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant morocco by Bayntun with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, quadruple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels,Continue reading "Mrs. Shelley."

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$9,500.00
Item Number: RRB-133425
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Rollins, Sonny; Eric Nisenson

Open Sky: Sonny Rollins and His World of Improvisation.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.

First edition of this work on the legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Sonny Rollins on the front free endpaper, “James- the Golden Rule works pretty good!! Sonny Rollins.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Henry Sene Yee. Foreword by Sonny Rollins.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-133491
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Bojaxhiu, Mary Teresa. [Mother Teresa]

Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover.

New York : Time, December 29, 1975.

Rare cover from the December 29, 1975 issue of Time Magazine featuring a portrait of Mother Teresa by Bob Peak and inscribed by her, “God bless you M Teresa MC.” In near fine condition. Double matted and framed with the original transmittal envelope inserted into a pocket on the verso of the frame showing theContinue reading "Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-133441
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Kazantzakis, Nikos; Translated by Peter A. Bien

Report to Greco: An Autobiographical Novel.

Oxford : Bruno Cassirer, 1965.

First edition of Kazantzakis’ deeply personal semi-autobiographical classic testament. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed and dated by the translator on the half-title page with a quote from this title, “For ______ ______ ‘The sole way to save oneself is to save others. Or the struggle to save others.’ Peter Bien.” Translated by PeterContinue reading "Report to Greco: An Autobiographical Novel."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-136597
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Truth, Sojourner

Narrative of Sojourner Truth, A Northern Slave, Emancipated From Bodily Servitude by the State of New York, in 1828 and The Book of Life.

Boston : Published By The Author, 1875.

Rare first revised edition of the book that brought Truth’s remarkable story to the world and the first edition of The Book of Life. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated frontispiece portrait of Truth. In very good condition, contemporary ownership inscription on front free endpaper. Rare and desirable.

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-133297
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Hopkins, R. Thurston. [Rudyard Kipling]

Kipling’s Sussex.

London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Ltd., 1921.

First edition of Thurston’s work on Kipling in Sussex. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In good condition.

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$20.00
Item Number: RRB-135205
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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 97, signed by both Charles Lindbergh and the publisher on the limitation page. Octavo, half bound salmonContinue reading "We."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-133274
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Molter, Gunther [Juan Manuel Fangio]

Juan Manuel Fangio: World Champion.

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First edition of this work on the legendary driver. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Juan Manuel Fangio on the dedication page. From the library of motor journalist Barry Lake with his signature to the title page. Translated by Charles Meisl. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, name to the frontContinue reading "Juan Manuel Fangio: World Champion."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-133143
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Douglass, Frederick

My Bondage and Freedom.

New York & Auburn : Miller, Orton, & Mulligan, 1855.

Rare first edition of Douglass’ second autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s brown cloth, with three engraved plates, including the engraved frontispiece from the classic daguerreotype of Douglass. In very good condition. A very nice example, uncommon in this condition.

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$12,000.00
Item Number: RRB-133267
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Wright, Almroth E

The Unexpurgated Case Against Woman Suffrage.

London : Constable and Company Ltd, 1913.

First edition of Almroth Wright’s anti-feminist treatise. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Mrs. J. Freeman with the author’s kind regards.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-134309
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[Goepp, Charles]

E Pluribus Unum. A Political Tract on Kossuth and America.

Philadelphia : Published by F. W. Thomas, 1852.

Rare first edition of Goepp’s criticism of Kossuth. Octavo, bound in full cloth. Deaccessioned from the Library of Congress with the library’s bookplate and stamp to the pastedown. In good condition. Rare.

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-131558
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Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1994.

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. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Austin Christmas Compliments and best wishes NMandela 10.6.95.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-132402
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Mehl, Ernest [Roger Maris]

The Kansas City Athletics.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1956.

First edition, second printing of this work on the famed baseball team. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by hall of famer Roger Maris on the front free endpaper, “To Gary Good Luck Roger Maris.” Maris played in the minor leagues from 1953 to 1956, and made his major league debut for the ClevelandContinue reading "The Kansas City Athletics."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-133163
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Robeson, Paul

Here I Stand.

London : Dennis Dobson, 1958.

First edition of Robeson’s powerful first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-133146
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Murray, Albert

South to a Very Old Place.

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1971.

First edition of this classic work, “one of the most exquisite books of any year” (The Boston Globe). Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Albert Murray on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Isadore Seltzer. Rare and desirable signed.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-133102
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Obama, Barack

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

New York : Crown Publishers, 2004.

First paperback edition of the future President’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Bob – All the best! Barack” In fine condition.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-133108
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