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Hayek, Friedrich A. [F.A.]

Geldtheorie Und Konjunkturtheorie. [Monetary Theory and the Trade Cycle].

Wein und Leipzig : Holder-Pichler-Tempsky A.G, 1929.

Scarce first edition of Hayek’s first book, published four years later in English as Monetary Theory and the Trade Cycle. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Period ownership inscription. Scarce.

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110386
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Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Quandt on the front free endpaper, “With my best wishes to John Roger Richard E. Quandt.” Also laid in is a autograph signed letter from the economist. In very good condition.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-112369
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Roth, Alvin E. [Lloyd Shapley]

The Shapley Value: Essays in Honor of Lloyd S. Shapley.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1988.

First edition of this work regarding the papers of Nobel Prize winner Lloyd Shapley. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Alvin Roth on the front free endpaper, “For James, Alvin E. Roth.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ken Vail.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-116176
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Krugman, Paul

Geography and Trade.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 1991.

First Edition of Paul Krugman’s work on economic geography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ken Paul Krugman.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-112951
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Graham, Benjamin & David L. Dodd [Warren E. Buffett]

Security Analysis: Principles and Technique.

New York : Whittlesey House/ McGraw Hill Book Company, 1940.

First edition, sixth printing published the same year as the first printing of Graham and Dodd’s seminal work, considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original black cloth, gilt titles to the spine. Boldly signed by Warren E. Buffett on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "Security Analysis: Principles and Technique."

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$28,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110746
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Osborne, Martin J. and Ariel Rubinstein

A Course In Game Theory.

Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, 1994.

First edition of this classic work on game theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Ariel Rubinstein on the title page. In very good condition.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-112551
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Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Quandt on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-117652
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Diamond, Peter

Taxation, Incomplete Markets, and Social Security.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 2003.

First edition of these lectures by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Peter Diamond on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-114099
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Szego, George Philip and Shell, Karl

Mathematical Methods in Investment and Finance.

New York : North-Holland Publishing Company, 1972.

First edition of this work edited by the award-winning economists. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Karl Shell on the front free endpaper, “Karl Shell March 14, 2014 Ithaca, NY.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Includes essays by Joseph Stiglitz, J.H. Dreze and N.A. Niarchos.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-114473
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Smith, Vernon L

Bargaining and Market Behavior: Essays in Experimental Economics.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000.

First edition of this collection of important essays by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by Vernon L. Smith on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by James F. Brisson.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-116991
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Friedman, Milton; Anna J. Schwarz

Monetary Statistics of the United States Estimates, Sources, Methods.

New York : National Bureau of Economic Research, 1970.

First edition of this monumental work on history of monetary statistics in the United States. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-110121
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Smith, Adam [George Goodman]

Paper Money.

New York : Summit Books, 1981.

First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “Fr Shecters-san! Thanks for all with best wishes Jerry ‘Adam Smith’ 2/2/81.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-112445
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Hicks, John Richard. [J.R.] [Lionel Robbins]

The Foundations of Welfare Economics.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1939.

First separate edition of Hicks’ seminal contribution to welfare economics which established the foundations for what would become the so-called ‘Hicks-Kaldor compensation test’. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front panel to fellow economist and mentor Lionel Charles Robbins “J.M. Keynes from J.R.H.” The recipient, British economist LionelContinue reading "The Foundations of Welfare Economics."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-101542
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Cary, John

An Essay, on the Coyn and Credit of England: As They Stand with Respect to Its Trade.

London : Printed by Will. Bonny, and sold by the booksellers of London and Bristol, 1696.

First edition of this work by Cary, a pioneer in the field of economics. Small octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers. In very good condition. Rare with no examples appearing at auction in the last eighty years.

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-109827
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Ricardo, David

On The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation.

London : John Murray, 1817.

First edition of David Ricardo’s most important work, a cornerstone of economic theory— one of only 750 copies printed. Octavo, bound in three quarter leather over contemporary marbled boards, morocco spine labels. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

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$55,000.00
Item Number: RRB-108367
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Edited by John Arthur Neumark. [Gerald M. Loeb]

Wall Street 20th Century.

New Haven, Connecticut : Yale Daily News, 1960.

Collection of fundamental articles related to 20th century Wall Street. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated with photographs and charts. Boldly signed by renowned Wall Street trader Gerald M. Loeb on the front panel who contributed the article ‘A Challenge for the Ambitious.’ Introductory letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Other contributors include: Benjamin Graham, Robert C.Continue reading "Wall Street 20th Century."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-108521
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Keynes, J.M

The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : Macmillan & Company, 1919.

First edition of the best-selling book that established Keynes’ reputation as a leading economist. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine. In near fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-108596
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Greenblatt, Joel

You Can Be a Stock Market Genius Even If You’re Not Too Smart : Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To James, Good luck with this! Happy Hunting! Warmest wishes, Joel Greenblatt.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Marc Cohen.

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-108924
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Sen, Amartya

Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny.

London : Allen Lane, 2006.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the Amartya Sen on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-108931
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Monteage, Stephen

Debtor and Creditor Made Easie: Or, a Short Instruction for the attaining the Right Use of Accounts after the Best Method used by Merchants.

London : Printed by John Richardson for Ben. Billingsley, 1682.

Second edition of this rare accounting book; one of the earliest in published in English for a general audience. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, woodcut frontispiece portrait of the author within a rich botanical border. In very good condition. Scarce.

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Item Number: RRB-103485
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Knight, Frank H

Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit.

Boston & New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1921.

First edition of Knight’s classic treatise. Octavo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In near fine condition. First editions are scarce.

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-106575
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Dreman, David N

Psychology and the Stock Market: Investment Strategy Beyond Random Walk.

New York : AMACOM, 1977.

First edition of Dreman’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to close friend Keniston Merrill, “To Ken With all good wishes David.” The recipient, Keniston P. Merrill worked as a financial analyst for TIAA-CREF in New York City from 1957-1964. In 1965, he joined TheContinue reading "Psychology and the Stock Market: Investment Strategy Beyond Random Walk."

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Item Number: RRB-106537
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Fisher, Irving

The Stock Market Crash—And After.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1930.

First edition of Fisher’s important work tracing the causes and the immediate aftermath of the 1929 Stock Market Crash. Octavo, original red cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some tape repair to the spine. Rare in the original dust jacket.

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-107462
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Kotter, John and Holger Rathgeber

Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions.

: Privately Printed, 2006.

First edition of the privately printed edition of this classic work. Octavo, original boards. Signed by John Kotter on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Foreword by Spencer Johnson. With artwork by Peter Mueller.

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$175.00
Item Number: RRB-107649
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