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Thackeray, William

The Virginians.

London : Bradbury and Evans, 1858-59.

First edition of Thackeray’s memorable historical novel. Octavos, 2 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards,  raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, illustrated. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities.

Thompson, Kay. Illustrated by Hilary Knight

Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown ups, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmastime.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1955-1958.

First editions of the first three books in Kay Thompson’s beloved Eloise series. Quartos, 3 volumes, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Each volume lengthily inscribed by illustrator Hilary Knight, “for Henry with all the best from Hilary Knight and ME, ELOISE Dec 15 2007″ on the front free endpaper of Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown ups; “for Henry fromContinue reading "Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown ups, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmastime."

Wharton, Edith

The Age of Innocence.

New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1920.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel. Octavo, original red cloth. In very good with some light toning to the spine. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.

Fowles, John [Harold Pinter]

The French Lieutenant’s Woman.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1969.

First edition of Fowles’ classic third novel. Octavo, original brown cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by both John Fowles and Harold Pinter on the title page. Pinter wrote the screenplay for the 1981 film bearing the same name. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. An excellent near fine example in aContinue reading "The French Lieutenant’s Woman."

Roosevelt, Eleanor

My Days.

New York : Dodge Publishing Company, 1938.

First edition of this firsthand look of everyday life in the White House by Eleanor Roosevelt. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Roosevelt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Miss Trefether With a Merry Xmas from Eleanor Roosevelt.” Introduction by Malvina Thompson Scheider. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.Continue reading "My Days."

Keller, Helen

Helen Keller Signed Photograph.

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Original photograph of Helen Keller with her Great Dane, Sieglinde, and beloved teacher Anne Sullivan’s Scottish Terrier. Inscribed by Helen Keller, “To Perry Finkelstein, with cordial greetings, Helen Keller, June 14th, 1938, Helen Keller.” Helen Keller had at least one pet from childhood until the end of her life. Dogs served as a special sourceContinue reading "Helen Keller Signed Photograph."

Nordhoff, Charles and James Norman Hall. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin. (Marlon Brando, Lewis Milestone, Aaron Rosenberg)

Mutiny on the Bounty.

New York : Limited Editions Club, 1947.

First limited edition of this epic historical drama made into the 1962 film starring Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard and Richard Harris. The film was the first widescreen motion picture ever produced. One of only 1500 copies. This is number 426. Signed on the front free endpaper in the year of the film’s production by Marlon BrandoContinue reading "Mutiny on the Bounty."

Socci, P.B. (Anthony Perkins)

Anthony Perkins Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American actor Anthony Perkins from a scene from the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Signed by Anthony Perkins. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawingContinue reading "Anthony Perkins Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Yul Brynner)

Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Russian-born film and stage actor Yul Brynner. Boldly signed by Yul Brynner. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. In fine condition. The drawing measures 10 inchesContinue reading "Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Richard Burton)

Richard Burton Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton as Hamlet. Signed by Richard Burton. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.

Socci, P.B. (Ingrid Bergman)

Ingrid Bergman Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Academy Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc. Signed by Ingrid Bergman. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5Continue reading "Ingrid Bergman Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

LORD BYRON. [GEORGE GORDON BYRON]

Poems.

London : Printed for John Murray, 1816.

First edition of this collection of poems and verses. Octavo, bound in contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine. In near fine condition.

Socci, P.B. (Henry Fonda)

Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American film and stage actor Henry Fonda as Clarence Darrow. Signed by Henry Fonda to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits.Continue reading "Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

P.B. Socci (Cary Grant)

Cary Grant Signed Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of classic Hollywood actor Cary Grant. Boldly signed by Cary Grant below his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5Continue reading "Cary Grant Signed Sketch."

Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

Human Work.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1904.

First edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ground breaking work and what she considered “her greatest work” (New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To a friend of mine and of progress, Alva Adams, with good will of the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1905.” The recipient Alva AdamsContinue reading "Human Work."

Yezierska, Anzia

Bread Givers: A Novel.

Doubleday, Page & Company : Garden City, NY, 1925.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Anzia Yezierska on the limitation page. Very good in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear.

Balinese Palm Leaf Prayer Manuscript.

Indonesia c. 16th century.

Rare Balinese palm leaf manuscript. Eight leaves, inscribed on both sides in Hindu text manuscript, binding thread intact. In near fine condition.

Voltaire (Arouet, François-Marie)

Sofonisba, Mariamne, Orestes: Tragedia de Mr. de Voltaire: Traduzida Em Portuguez.

Lisboa : Na Officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira, 1790.

First Portuguese edition of Voltaire’s three tragedies translated into Portuguese. Octavo, bound in full period calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, red spine label, marbled endpapers. In near fine condition. A nice example.

Hongo, Garrett Kaoru

Yellow Light.

Middletown, Connecticut : Wesleyan University Press, 1982.

First Wesleyan University Press edition of Japanese American poet Garrett Hongo’s first collection of poems. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed to fellow American poet Annie Dillard on the half-title page, “for Annie Dillard, my admiration from Garrett 29 May ’84.” From the library of Annie Dillard with her bookplate below the inscription. CoverContinue reading "Yellow Light."

Zimmer, Paul [Annie Dillard]

With Wanda: Town and Country Poems.

Washington, D.C. & San Francisco : Dryad Press, 1980.

First edition of American poet Paul Zimmer’s fifth book of poems. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Association copy, inscribed to poet Annie Dillard on the title page, “August 1980 For Annie and Gary, With admiration and affection. Paul.” With Annie Dillard’s bookplate to the half-title page. In near fine condition. Cover design by Susan Foster.Continue reading "With Wanda: Town and Country Poems."

Kirby, E.S.

See My Chinese Street.

Hong Kong : K. Weiss, 1954.

Signed limited first edition of E.S. Kirby’s illustrated travel book. One of 250 signed numbered copies, this is number 57. Signed by E.S. Kirby. Quarto, original embroidered silk, illustrated with 112 illustrations and 7 full multi-color pages, errata slip with first edition issue points laid in as issued. OCLC locates only 11 copies of thisContinue reading "See My Chinese Street."

Noah, Mordecai Manuel

The Fortress of Sorrento: A Petit Historical Drama, in Two Acts.

New York : D. Longworth, 1808.

First edition of “the most important Jewish lay leader of the early 19th century” Mordecai Noah’s early play, published when he was only 23 years old. 12mo, bound in modern calf, gilt titles to the spine, lacking the 2 advertisement leaves called for by Singerman. In near fine condition. Rare.

Voltaire (Arouet, François-Marie)

Voyages et Aventures d’une Princesse Babylonienne [The Princess of Babylon].

Geneve 1768.

First edition of one of Voltaire’s best-known works of prose. Octavo, original full period calf, gilt titles to the spine, red morocco spine label, raised bands, marbled endpapers. In good condition. Rare and desirable.

Johnston, Mary

Lewis Rand.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1908.

First edition of Mary Johnston’s classic historical romance. Octavo, original cloth, full color frontispiece after a painting by F. L. Yohn. One of 500 copies. Signed by the author. Very good in the  rare original dust jacket with some wear. Housed in a custom cloth clamshell and chemise case.