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Cotton, T. Henry

Golf: Being a Short Treatise for the Use of Young People Who Aspire to Proficiency in the Royal and Ancient Game.

London : Eyre & Spottiswoode (Publishers) Ltd, 1931.

First edition of Cotton’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, frontispiece portrait of Cotton. Signed by the author in the year of publication beneath his frontispiece portrait, “Henry Cotton 1931.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket with a chip to the spine. Ownership inscription. Rare.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136110

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Schein, Edgar H

Organizational Culture and Leadership: A Dynamic View.

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1985.

First edition of Schein’s classic text on organizational culture. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page with the following transcription from the text as follows, “To Peter with best wishes. Culture and Leadership as so central to understanding organizations and making them effective that we cannot affordContinue reading "Organizational Culture and Leadership: A Dynamic View."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-138204

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Kerouac, Jack

On The Road.

New York : The Viking Press, 1957.

First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a bright very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Bill English. With the original New York Times article for On the Road laid in. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A sharp example.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136101

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Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

A Tramp Abroad.

Hartford, Conn. : American Publishing Company, 1880.

First edition, first state of Twain’s classic fictionalized account of his walking tour of central and southern Europe. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial gilt-stamped brown cloth, with 328 illustrations by Walter Francis Brown, True Williams, W.W. Denslow, and with four ‘pictures made by the author of this book, without outside help’ with the first state frontispieceContinue reading "A Tramp Abroad."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136080

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Remarque, Erich Maria

All Quiet On The Western Front.

Boston : Little, Brown & Company, 1929.

First American edition of this landmark novel of the 20th century. Octavo, original beige cloth. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “1st June Eric Maria Remarque.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Wenck. Translated by A.W. Wheen. Housed in a customContinue reading "All Quiet On The Western Front."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136034

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Confucius

La Morale De Confucius, Philosophe De La Chine.

Amsterdam : Pierre Savouret, 1688.

Rare first edition of The Morals of Confucius preceding the English translation, regarded as the first work which introduced readers to Confucianism. Small octavo, bound in half vellum over marbled boards. In near fine condition. An exceptional example, scarce and desirable with only three examples appearing at auction in the last 90 years.

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135381

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le Carre, John

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.

First edition of le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on a tipped-in page, “John le Carre with best wishes 16 ix 64.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135319

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Cotton, T. Henry

Golf: Being a Short Treatise for the Use of Young People Who Aspire to Proficiency in the Royal and Ancient Game.

London : Eyre & Spottiswoode (Publishers) Ltd, 1931.

First edition of Cotton’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, frontispiece portrait of Cotton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication beneath his frontispiece portrait, “F.A. Reeves with best of wishes most sincerely Henry Cotton 1931.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-135277

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Peale, Rembrandt. [George Washington]

“George Washington, Patriae Pater” Rembrandt Peale Original Oil Painting.

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Rembrandt Peale’s famed painted portrait of George Washington, “George Washington, Patriae Pater”, considered by many second only to Gilbert Stuart’s iconic Athenaeum portrait of the first president and variations of which hang in the Oval Office and Old Senate Chamber. Oil on canvas. In 1795, 17-year-old Rembrandt Peale was invited by his father, famed AmericanContinue reading "“George Washington, Patriae Pater” Rembrandt Peale Original Oil Painting."

$350,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135084

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Schulberg, Budd

Waterfront.

New York : Random House, 1955.

First edition of Schulberg’s novel adapted from his Academy Award–winning screenplay. Octavo, original beige cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer R.P. Dickey on the front free endpaper, “For R.P. Dickey, Here it is at last! With my thanks for your patience, and interest in my work. Sincerely Budd Schulberg Sept. 1,Continue reading "Waterfront."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-138005

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McCarthy, Cormac

All the Pretty Horses; The Crossing; Cities of the Plain.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992-1998.

First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Border Trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth, three volumes. Each volume is signed by Cormac McCarthy on the half-title page and each volume is signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd. All the Pretty Horses is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-titleContinue reading "All the Pretty Horses; The Crossing; Cities of the Plain."

$11,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135233

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[Turing, Alan]

The World at War 1939-1944: A Brief History of World War II. Materials for the Use of Army Orientation Program.

Washington : The Infantry Journal, 1945.

The father of computer science, Alan Turing’s copy of the U.S. War Department Military Intelligence Division’s official history of World War II. Small octavo, original wrappers as issued. From the library of Alan Turing with his ownership signature to the title page, “A.M. Turing.” English mathematician, computer scientist, and cryptanalyst Alan Mathison Turing was highlyContinue reading "The World at War 1939-1944: A Brief History of World War II. Materials for the Use of Army Orientation Program."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135225

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Bellin, Jacques-Nicolas

Carte Des Isles Qui Sont a l’Embouchure de la Riviere de Canton. [Eighteenth Century Map Of The Islands Which Are At The Mouth Of The Canton River].

Paris c. 1750.

Eighteenth century map of the isles of the Pearl River (formerly the Canton River) by French cartographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. One page, hand-colored, central fold. In very good condition. Later hand-coloring. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 18.25 inches by 14 inches.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-137244

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Blaeu, Joan

Fionia vulgo Funen. [Seventeenth Century Joan Blaeu Map of Funen].

[Amsterdam] c. 1645.

Large seventeenth century hand-colored map of the Danish island of Funen by renowned Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu. One page, hand-colored with two decorative cartouches. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 26.5 by 22 inches.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-137508

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Mottelay, Paul F. and T. Campbell-Copeland

The Soldier in Our Civil War: A Pictorial History of the Conflict, 1861-1865. Illustrating the Valor of the Soldier as Displayed on the Battle-Field.

Richmond and New York : Stanley Bradely Publishing Company, 1890.

First edition of both volumes in this profusely illustrated set, containing large engraved portraits of Lincoln, Grant, McClellan and numerous battle scenes. Folio, 2 volumes, original cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated from sketches drawn by Forbes, Waud, Taylor, Hillen, Becker, Lovie, and Schell among others. In good condition. A rare complete set.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-134950

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[Davis, Jefferson]

Capture of Jefferson Davis Collection.

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Fine collection of pieces related to the capture of Jefferson Davis near Irwinville, Georgia on May 10, 1865. The collection includes an original carte-de-visite of Davis’s captor, Colonel B.J. Pritchard; a calling card signed by Pritchard; a cabinet card of “The Only Photo in the Word of the Exact Spot where Hon. Jefferson Davis, PresidentContinue reading "Capture of Jefferson Davis Collection."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-132583

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Hall, Mr. and Mrs. S. C

The Book of South Wales, the Wye, and the Coast.

London : Arthur Hall, 1861.

First edition of Hall’s description of a tour through South Wales which originally appeared in the Art Journal. Octavo, bound in full polished calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles,Continue reading "The Book of South Wales, the Wye, and the Coast."

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-138426

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Dodge, W.C.; Andrew Johnson; Henry J. Raymond; et al

Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection.

: Various publishers, c. 1861-1865.

Extensive collection of over fifty first edition Civil War era pamphlets on topics including politics, battles, foreign relations, debt, and the draft. Octavo, 52 volumes, original wrappers. The collection includes first editions of: Memorial to the Hon. Secretary of War, or, How to Strengthen our Army and Crush the Rebellion, with a Saving of LifeContinue reading "Civil War Political Pamphlet Collection."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-135127

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Stinson, George. [Abraham Lincoln]

The Lincoln Family George Stinson Original Lithograph.

Portland, ME : George Stinson and Co., Publishers, 1871.

Large format lithograph of the Lincoln family by American engraver George Stinson. Framed. The entire piece measures 27.5 inches by 20.5 inches.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-135435

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[Davis, Robert P.]

Pocket Diary of Assistant Surgeon Robert P. Davis, 84th Indiana Regiment.

[1863].

The Civil War pocket diary of Assistant Surgeon Robert P. Davis, 84th Indiana Regiment. 16mo, original wrappers, the diary is printed with blank three days per page, entries have been recorded intermittently beginning on January 1, 1863 and include brief accounts of skirmishes at Resaca, Hooker’s rescue of the Indiana Regiment and reports of dutiesContinue reading "Pocket Diary of Assistant Surgeon Robert P. Davis, 84th Indiana Regiment."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-132395

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Walker, R. J.; Jas. Shields

Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Letter From the Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting The Annual Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. December 8, 1845. Document No. 12, 29th Congress, 1st Session.

1845.

Rare printing of the 1845 annual report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the United States of America. Octavo, disbound. Contains numerous folding maps and public surveys of Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, South Tennessee, Southeastern Louisiana, Alabama (showing Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Creek Cessions), and the State of Florida. InContinue reading "Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Letter From the Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting The Annual Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. December 8, 1845. Document No. 12, 29th Congress, 1st Session."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-135884

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Schweitzer, Albert

Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph.

January 18, 1963.

Rare black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer in Lambaréné, inscribed by him, “En canoe sur la fleuve Ogooué a monsieur Glarvey Robbins avec ma profon de reconnniass avec Lambaréné Albert Schweitzer 18.1.63.” Schweitzer’s philosophy was expressed in many ways, but most famously in founding and sustaining the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambaréné, which upContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph."

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-135832

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Rare large format photograph of Buzz Aldrin’s footprint on the lunar surface, taken by him on July 20, 1969 as the second person to set foot on the moon. Signed by Aldrin’s co-astronaut Michael Collins.

Collins, Michael; Buzz Aldrin

Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Lunar Footprint Photograph.

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Rare large format photograph of Buzz Aldrin’s footprint on the lunar surface, taken by him on July 20, 1969 as the second person to set foot on the moon. Signed by Aldrin’s co-astronaut Michael Collins who flew the Command Module Columbia in lunar orbit during the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, “Michael Collins Apollo XI.”Continue reading "Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Lunar Footprint Photograph."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135722

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Churchill, Winston S. [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]

A Speech by The Prime Minister The Right Honourable Winston Churchill in the House of Commons August 20th, 1940.

London : His Majesty's Stationary Office, The Baynard Press, 1940.

First edition of one of Winston Churchill’s most famous speeches. Octavo, original wrappers. From the library of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with the bookplate from the Sotheby’s 23 – 26 April 1996 sale of the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to the verso of the front wrapper. When John F. Kennedy was sworn in as presidentContinue reading "A Speech by The Prime Minister The Right Honourable Winston Churchill in the House of Commons August 20th, 1940."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-135114

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