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Zeller, Mrs. Hannah. Preface by H. B. Tristram. Introduction by Edward Atkinson

Wild Flowers of The Holy Land.

London : James Nisbet and Co, 1883.

Third edition of this classic work on the field flowers of Palestine. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial cloth stamped in black and gilt, illustrated with fifty-four tissue-guarded plates by Hannah Zeller of Nazareth printed in color comprising detailed botanical illustrations of the flora of the Holy Land including the Palestine Bramble, Thistle, Egyptian Thrift, Apple ofContinue reading "Wild Flowers of The Holy Land."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146422

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Saint-Exupery, Antoine de

The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing.

[New York] [1942].

Rare original watercolor study of the beloved protagonist of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, a timeless masterpiece that has transcended generations and remains the most widely read work of fiction in history, having sold over 150 million copies over the course of the past 80 years. One page, pencil and watercolor on American ‘FidelityContinue reading "The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing."

$150,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146264

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Navarro, Mary Anderson de [William Tecumseh Sherman]

A Few More Memories.

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1936.

First edition of this autobiography of an actress; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original blue cloth, frontispiece portrait of Mary Anderson de Navarro, illustrated with seventeen black and white photographs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to P. T. Sherman, “To P.T. Sherman with best wishes & kind greetings from MaryContinue reading "A Few More Memories."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145878

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Bronte, Charlotte; Edited by Currer Bell

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1848.

First American edition of this revolutionary feminist romance, issued as number 109 in Harper’s Library of Select Novels. Octavo, finely bound in half calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, printed in to columns throughout, single leaf of publisher’s ads dated October 1847 advertisingContinue reading "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-145709

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Keller, Hellen

The Story of My Life.

Garden City : Doubleday, Dorian & Company, Inc, 1935.

Later printing of Keller’s autobiography of her early life, particularly detailing her relationship with Anne Sullivan. Octavo, original cloth, engraved frontispiece portrait of Keller after a photograph by Marshall, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Helen Keller on the front free endpaper, “To Mar with sincere wishes for a Happy Christmas and New Year Helen KellerContinue reading "The Story of My Life."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146138

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Stoker, Bram

Under The Sunset.

London : Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1882.

Rare second edition of Bram Stoker’s first book. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, with illustrations by W. Fitzgerald and W. V. Cockburn, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Mrs. John Foord with grateful remembrance Bram Stoker New York 1884.” The frontispieceContinue reading "Under The Sunset."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146259

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FROM THE LIBRARY OF JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG: FIRST EDITION of Good Will Toward Men; Lengthily inscribed by Jack Kammer to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Kammer, Jack. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Good Will Toward Men: Women Talk Candidly About the Balance of Power Between the Sexes.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1994.

First edition of Kammer’s candid work on the gender gap. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who represents America’s best hope that one day before too long fathers will enjoy equal protection from and affirmative encouragement to overcome all barriers –Continue reading "Good Will Toward Men: Women Talk Candidly About the Balance of Power Between the Sexes."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146501

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Eden, Emily; Introduction by Anthony Eden

The Semi-Attached Couple.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1947.

First edition of the Honorable Emily Eden’s brilliant comedy of manners. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial cloth with central botanical flourish, illustrated by Suzanne Suba. Association copy, signed and dated by the Right Honorable Anthony Eden, who contributed the introduction, on the verso of the half-title page, “Anthony Eden Paris March 1948.” Near fine in aContinue reading "The Semi-Attached Couple."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145160

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Lawrence, Mary Wells

A Big Life in Advertising.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.

First edition of the candid autobiography of one of the most influential figures in advertising history. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with 36 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Paul – Thank you for you great and charming … xxx Mary Wells Lawrence.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Big Life in Advertising."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146772

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Oliver, Mary

Blue Horses: Poems.

New York : Penguin Press, 2014.

First edition of this “lyric collection to be treasured” (The New York Journal of Books). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Mary Oliver on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Darren Haggar. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-103431

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Williams, Tennessee

The Rose Tattoo.

New York : New Directions, 1951.

First edition of one of Williams’ most beautiful and powerful plays. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Tennessee Williams on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Alvin Lustig. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-143108

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Austen, Jane

Pride and Prejudice: A Novel.

London : Printed for T. Egerton, 1813.

First editions of all three volumes of Jane Austen’s masterpiece, her bestselling book during her lifetime which remains a landmark of English literature. 12mo, three volumes bound in full mottled calf with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, double gilt ruling and botanical gilt scrolling to the front and rear panels, giltContinue reading "Pride and Prejudice: A Novel."

$140,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145824

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Child, Julia

Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom Essential Techniques And Recipes From A Lifetime Of Cooking.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.

First edition of this collection of recipes by Julia Child. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Jane Julia Child.” Fine in near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson. Front of the jacket photograph by Micheal McLaughlin. Book photograph by Paul Child.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-145839

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Austen, Jane

The Works of Jane Austen [Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Emma].

London : George G. Harrap & Co, 1925.

The works of Jane Austen containing each of her major novels, wonderfully illustrated with color plates. Octavo, 10 volumes bound in half morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, illustrated with color plates. Contains Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, Lady Susan, and The Watstons.Continue reading "The Works of Jane Austen [Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Emma]."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133258

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Diana, Princess of Wales; King Charles III

Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card.

1983.

Royal 1983 Christmas card bearing two royal seals and an original color photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and the young Princes William. Signed by Prince Charles (King Charles III), “from Charles and” signed by Princess Diana, “Diana.” In near fine condition.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145672

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Elizabeth II, Queen and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph.

1954.

Black and white photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with young Prince Charles and Princess Anne waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, signed by Queen Elizabeth II, “Elizabeth R 1954” and Prince Philip, “Philip.” Removed from the official Royal 1954 Christmas card. The photograph measures 7 inches by 5 inches. Matted and attractively framed. The entire pieceContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145203

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Bianco, Margery Williams

The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real.

London : Heinemann, 1922.

First edition, English issue (published simultaneously with the American issue) of this beloved children’s classic, “one of the first modern picture books, a perfect combination of story and pictures” (Mahony, 234), with seven beautiful color illustrations by William Nicholson. Quarto, original paper-covered pictorial boards and cloth spine, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with seven color illustrations (threeContinue reading "The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138402

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Lesage, Alain-René

Histoire De Gil Blas De Santillane, Par Lesage.

Paris : De L'Imprimerie De Didot Jeune, n.d.

Finely bound example of Lesage’s famed picaresque novel. Octavo, four volumes bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated with engravings by the best artists of Paris. In fine condition. A beautifulContinue reading "Histoire De Gil Blas De Santillane, Par Lesage."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145006

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Savir, Uri. [Madeleine Albright]

The Process: 1,100 Days That Changed the Middle East.

New York : Random House, 1998.

First edition of this first hand account of the Middle East peace process initiated in Oslo. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs, maps, letters, and sketches. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, The Process that started in 1993Continue reading "The Process: 1,100 Days That Changed the Middle East."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147355

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Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene-Emmanuel

Dictionnaire Raisonne de Mobilier Francais de L’Epoque Carlovingienne a La Renaissance. [Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingian Period to the Renaissance].

Paris : Librairie Centrale d'Architecture, n.d.

Finely bound example of Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc’s authoritative resource on the evolution of furniture styles in France from the Carolingian Period to the Renaissance. Royal octavo, 6 volumes bound in one quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, illustrated with numerousContinue reading "Dictionnaire Raisonne de Mobilier Francais de L’Epoque Carlovingienne a La Renaissance. [Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingian Period to the Renaissance]."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-144610

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Fowles, John

The French Lieutenant’s Woman.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1971.

Early printing of Fowles’ classic third novel. Octavo, original brown cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed and dated by John Fowles on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Endpaper drawing by Tom Adams.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-144337

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Smollett, Tobias

The Novels of Tobias Smollett.

Stratford-Upon-Avon : Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press, 1926.

The Large Paper edition of the novels of Tobias Smollett. Octavo, 8 volumes bound in three quarter morocco at the Riverside Press with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt with others untrimmed, ribbons bound in, Illustrated with frontispieces and several inserted plates each withContinue reading "The Novels of Tobias Smollett."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-144984

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Eliot, George

The Works of George Eliot.

Boston : Dana Estes & Company, n.d..

The Arbury edition of the works of George Eliot. Octavo, 24 volumes bound in three quarter half russet crushed morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, hand-colored tissue-guarded frontispiece and photogravure plate printed on cream velin to each volume.Continue reading "The Works of George Eliot."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144866

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Blume, Judy

In the Unlikely Event.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

First edition of one of only four adult books written in Blume’s career. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Judy Blume. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kelly Blair.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-144301

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