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London : Duckworth and Co, 1924.
First British edition of the last of three books written by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Hueffer. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket.
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New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1996.
First edition of this compelling biography of an army captain’s wife who becomes First Lady. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “To Madeleine Albright with admiration and deepest appreciation for her friendship – Susan Eisenhower.” Additionally signed on theContinue reading "Mrs. Ike: Memories and Reflections on the Life of Mamie Eisenhower."
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London : Chapman and Hall, 1840-41.
First edition of this collection of short stories which originally appeared as a weekly periodical of the same name. Large octavo, 3 volumes bound into one in three quarters contemporary morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, marbled edges, frontispiece, illustrated by George Cattermole andContinue reading "Master Humphrey’s Clock."
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New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.
First edition of this enlightening study in gender relations, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with her ownership stamp to the front free endpaper. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “March 25, 1996. With all best wishes, Elizabeth Aries.” American lawyer and jurist Ruth BaderContinue reading "Men and Women in Interaction: Reconsidering the Differences."
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London : Secker & Warburg, 1990.
First edition of this thought provoking novel about the nature of faith. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally, Remembering our conversations around this book, with best wishes. Piers.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Chicago and New York : Rand, McNally & Company, c. 1900.
The Rand, McNally & Company edition of books by Thomas Hardy. Octavo, five volumes bound in the original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spines and front panels, top edge gilt. In very good to good condition, bookplates to the front pastedowns of ‘Desperate Remedies’ and ‘Mayor of Casterbridge’.
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2021.
First edition of this style book of American design visionaries. Royal octavo, original wrappers, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in gold felt tip on the front free endpaper, “June 2021 Dear Madeleine, With my best wishes, Farooq.” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "Ethan Allen: We Make the American Home."
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Amiens 12 July, [no year].
Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page in French, 32mo, addressed “Cher Monsieur,” the letter reads in full (translated), “Amiens, July 12, I was absent when your letter arrived here. I am delighted you are happy with your business and that your French purchases are the most likedContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."
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New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1926.
First edition, first issue of Fitzgerald’s third collection of short stories. Octavo, original green cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell case.
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London : John Castle, 1924.
First British edition of two plays from prolific writer Joseph Conrad. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Introduction by John Galsworthy. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
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Canada : Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2003.
First edition of this call for action from one of Canada’s most eloquent statesmen and thinkers. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “To Madeleine Who always treated Canada with respect, and helped keep the salmon swimming Lloyd Axworthy.” Accompanied by an autograph letter from the author, “Madeleine,Continue reading "Navigating A New World: Canada’s Global Future."
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Rare limited edition lithograph of ‘The Eagle’s Last Flight,’ signed by Apollo astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Oversized color limited edition lithograph depicting the Apollo 11 command and lunar modules in orbit with the Earth rising in the distance. One of one thousand nine hundred and sixty nine copies boldly signed by Buzz AldrinContinue reading "Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed ‘The Eagle’s Last Flight’ Lithograph."
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Rare image of the official NASA photograph of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’. Boldly signed in black ink by the first man to step foot on the moon “Neil Armstrong.” Triple matted and framed. The image measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 15 inches. In fine condition. Rare andContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed Photograph."
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Rare official NASA photograph of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle.’ Oversized glossy color photograph of Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ soaring above the moon with the Earth visible in the background. Boldly signed on the mount in by all three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. From the personal collection of NASA employee JohnContinue reading "Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed NASA Photograph."
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1966.
First edition of this eye-opening study of South America, the eighth “Inside” book by John Gunther. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with a black and maps of South America. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Warmly to Douglas and Marylee Fairbanks, of the truly valued. John Gunther. NY Jan 67.”Continue reading "Inside South America."
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New York : Hyperion, 2011.
First edition of this memoir about the devastation of the Liberia civil war and its rise out of the ashes. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “To former secretary of state MadeleineContinue reading "And Still Peace Did Not Come: A Memoir of Reconciliation."
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Rare original Dave Iwerks photograph of legendary American evangelist Billy Graham, warmly inscribed by Graham, “To Anthony Janak God Bless You Always Billy Graham.” Black and white photograph of Graham in profile. Mounted to board, photographer’s label at lower right, studio ink stamp on mount verso: Copyright Dave Iwerks Northridge, Calif. U.S.A. The photograph measuresContinue reading "Billy Graham Signed Photograph."
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1941.
First edition of this classic work, “the most complete news report yet to come out of war time Germany” (Time). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by William L. Shirer on the front free endpaper, “To Barbara – In remembrance of a fine evening… Affectionately, Bill Shirer May, 1977.” In very good condition with someContinue reading "Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941."
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Franklin Center, Pennsylvania : The Franklin Library, 1978.
Signed limited edition of the author’s first book and winner of the National Book Award. Octavo, original publisher’s full leather with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised bands, gilt tooling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers, silk ribbon. Boldly signed by Philip RothContinue reading "Goodbye, Columbus and Other Stories."
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New York : New Directions, 1960.
Signed limited first edition one of only 750 examples of this novel by the author of On The Road. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Jack Kerouac. Fine in the original acetate dust jacket, with the original publisher’s original prospectus. Easily the nicest example we have seen.
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