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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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Waldo, S. Putnam. [James Monroe; John Adams; Thomas Jefferson]

Biographical Sketches of Distinguished American Naval Heroes and the War of the Revolution, Between the American Republic and the Kingdom of Great Britain; Comprising Sketches of Com. Nicholas Biddle, Com. John Paul Jones, Com. Edward Preble and Com. Alexander Murray. With Incidental Allusions to other Distinguished Characters.

Hartford : Published by Silas Andrus, 1823.

First edition of Putnam’s work dedicated to American naval heroes of the Revolutionary War including James Monroe, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Armorial bookplate to the pastedown. Rare.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-120635
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Irving, Washington

The Life of George Washington.

New York : G. P. Putnam & Co., 1855-59.

First edition of Irving’s monumental biography of George Washington. Quarto, bound in half crushed red levant with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated with 47 hand-colored plates including tissue-guarded frontispiece to each volume. One of one hundred and ten numbered copiesContinue reading "The Life of George Washington."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-129307
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McDonough, James R

Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat.

Navato, CA : Presidio Press, 1985.

First edition of this classic memoir of small-unit leadership and the coming of age of a young soldier in combat in Vietnam. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Orrie Moon, With respect and appreciation for your service to our nation in World War II. James R.Continue reading "Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-120907
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Libeskind, Daniel

Breaking Ground.

New York : Riverhead Books, 2004.

First edition of the famed architect’s autobiography. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Daniel Libeskind on the title page. Additionally signed twice by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd, once on the front jacket panel and again on the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-122771
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King Jr., Martin Luther

Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of King’s “last grand expression of his vision” (Cornel West). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. H.O. Wilson In appreciation for your great support Martin Luther King Jr.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?"

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$19,500.00
Item Number: RRB-120468
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Meany, Tom [Leo Durocher]

The Incredible Giants.

New York : A.S. Barnes and Company, 1955.

First edition of this work on the Giants. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To my old pal, Al, Tom Meany.” Additionally signed by baseball hall of famer Leo Durocher on the title page. Durocher was nicknamedLeo the Lip and Lippy, was a professional baseball player,Continue reading "The Incredible Giants."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-120627
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Lindbergh, Anne Morrow

Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives.

New York : Pantheon, 1955.

First edition, early printing of this modern inspirational classic. Octavo, original half blue cloth. Signed by Anne Morrow Lindbergh on the title page. Additionally inscribed by Charles Lindbergh on the front free endpaper, “To Mrs. J.F.T. Crawford With appreciation and best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. IllustrationsContinue reading "Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-120706
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Lindbergh, Anne Morrow

Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives.

New York : Pantheon, 1955.

Special limited first edition of this modern inspirational classic. Octavo, original half blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Betsy Wall, In gratitude for her care of Books!  Anne Morrow Lindbergh April 17, 1989 Darien, Conn.” Near fine in the original slipcase which is in very good condition. IllustrationsContinue reading "Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives."

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$1,850.00
Item Number: RRB-120902
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Holroyd, Michael

Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974.

First edition of the award-winning biographer’s collection of literary essays. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally with love M Holroyd.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and was highly regarded for her exclusively black and white portraitsContinue reading "Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing."

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-126853
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Cooper, William

From Early Life.

London : Macmillan, 1990.

First edition of Cooper’s collection of early recollections. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication to Sally Soames, “For Sally It’s fun to be photographed by [the author has drawn an arrow pointing to Sally’s name] – you may now call me HarryContinue reading "From Early Life."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-119505
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Hyman, Sydney [Marriner S. Eccles]

Marriner S. Eccles: Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant.

Stanford : Stanford University Graduate School of Business, 1976.

First edition of this work on the former head of the former Federal Reserve. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Gordon Sorensen with highest regards from Marriner Eccles.” Foreword by G.L. Bach. In near fine condition. Uncommon signed and inscribed as Eccles passed away aContinue reading "Marriner S. Eccles: Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-120723
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Sotomayor, Sonia

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2018.

First edition of Justice Sotomayor’s autobiography, which details the life of the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by Sonia Sotomayor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bob Bianchini and Larsson McSwain.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-123929
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Wilson, Brian with Todd Gold

Wouldn’t It Be Nice: My Own Story.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1991.

First edition of Brian Wilson’s candid autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Brian Wilson on the half-title page, “To Glen Brian Wilson”, signed by Todd Gold on the title page and inscribed by Dr. Eugene Landy on the dedication page, “To Glenn Eugene E. Landy.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book SoupContinue reading "Wouldn’t It Be Nice: My Own Story."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-119333
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Mamet, David

On Directing Film.

New York : Viking, 1991.

First edition of Mamet’s insightful guide to directing. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “For Glenn – Thank you for your support of my work. I appreciate it very much. David Mamet 27 F. 91 Book Soup.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman foundedContinue reading "On Directing Film."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-119879
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Unterberger, Richie

Turn! Turn! Turn! the ’60s Folk-Rock Revolution.

San Francisco : Backbeat Books, 2002.

First edition of Unterberger’s comprehensive survey of ’60s folk-rock. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, signed by songwriter Donovan Phillips Leitch and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Glenn, Enjoy the book and thanks for all your support Richie Unterberger.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book Soup in 1975,Continue reading "Turn! Turn! Turn! the ’60s Folk-Rock Revolution."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-119884
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