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Fletcher, Colin

The Thousand-Mile Summer in Desert and High Sierra.

Berkeley, CA : Howell-North Books, 1964.

First edition of Fletcher’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs from the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on half title page, “For J.P. Cohn From Colin Fletcher.” Also laid in is an autographed note signed, “Dear J.P.– Fatefully– because it was your suggestion in the first place that IContinue reading "The Thousand-Mile Summer in Desert and High Sierra."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-132615

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Mandela, Nelson

Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

South Africa : MacDonald Purnell, 1994.

First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Austin Christmas Compliments and best wishes NMandela 10.6.95.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132402

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Lewis, George Cornewall

An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion.

London : John W. Parker, 1849.

First edition of Cornewall Lewis’ classic work of political philosophy. Octavo, original half cloth. From the library of American journalist William Safire, although not marked. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960 Presidential race, and again in 1968. After Nixon’s 1968 victory, SafireContinue reading "An Essay on the Influence of Authority in Matters of Opinion."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-134128

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Joyce, James

Finnegans Wake.

New York : The Viking Press, 1939.

First American edition, one of 6000 copies printed. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. A very sharp example.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-133129

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Obama, Barack

Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.

New York : Crown Publishers, 2004.

First paperback edition of the future President’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Bob – All the best! Barack” In fine condition.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-133108

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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

Cien Anos de Soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude].

Buenos Aires : Editorial Sudamericana, 1967.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece which is recognized as one of the most significant works in the Spanish literary canon. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the dedication page with a large drawing of a flower, “Para Juana, con todo el corazon, la flor mas alla, Gabo.”Continue reading "Cien Anos de Soledad [One Hundred Years of Solitude]."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-132338

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Hemingway, Ernest

Winner Take Nothing.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933.

First edition of Hemingway’s third collection of short stories. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in an excellent dust jacket with light rubbing and wear.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132324

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Waugh, Evelyn

A Handful Of Dust.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1934.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition, contemporary name to the front free endpaper. A very sharp example.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-39786

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Safire, William

The Relations Explosion: A Diagram of the Coming Boom and Shakeout in Corporate Relations.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1963.

First edition of Safire’s controversial book. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Abner Dean. From the library of the author, William Safire. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by S. A. Summit, Inc.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-127393

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Vidal, Gore

1876: A Novel.

New York : Random House, 1976.

First edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the “Kit love Gore.” The recipient, Katherine “Kit” Vidal was Eugene Vidal’s second wife; he married her in 1939 when she was a 20 year old model with the Powers Agency, only six years older than Gore. Near fine inContinue reading "1876: A Novel."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-131323

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McCrary, Tex and Jinx Falkenberg. [William Safire]

New York Close-Up.

New York : New York Herald Tribune, 1949-1951.

Bound collection of New York Close Up columns, from the library of American Journalist William Safire. Folio, original boards with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. From the library of American journalist William Safire with his bookplate to the pastedown. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. HeContinue reading "New York Close-Up."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-132199

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Kipling, Rudyard

Schooldays With Kipling.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1936.

First edition of Beresford’s homage to the legendary man of letters. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. In near fine condition.

$15.00

Item Number: RRB-135197

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Darwin, Charles

Insectivorous Plants.

London : John Murray, 1875.

First edition of this classic work by Darwin. Octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, woodcut illustrations by Darwin and his sons, George and Francis Darwin. In very good condition. Bookplate and Henry Southeran’s bookseller ticket to the pastedown.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-132980

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Graham, Stedman [William Safire]

You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of the author’s nine-step plan for success. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Bill, Congratulations on all that you do – Keep making it happen and thanks for your support! Best wishes Stedman.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, andContinue reading "You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-135838

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Joyce, James

James Joyce Ulysses Collection.

London and New York : Various publishers, 1932-1998.

Collection of several editions of Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses. The collection is comprised of a first American edition of Ulysses [New York: Random House, 1934]; early printing of the Unlimited edition of Ulysses [London: The Bodley Head, 1949]; the Odyssey Press edition of Ulysses in two volumes [Hamburg: The Odyssey Press, 1932]; early printing of theContinue reading "James Joyce Ulysses Collection."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-132480

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Kennedy, Robert F

To Seek A Newer World.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1967.

First edition of Robert Kennedy’s classic fourth book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Robert F. Kennedy on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket photograph by Lawrence Fried.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131782

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Goldblatt, David & Nadine Gordimer

Lifetimes Under Apartheid.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1986.

First edition of the photographer’s second collaboration with novelist Nadine Gordimer. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by both Nadine Gordimer and David Goldblatt on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-131749

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Taylor, Thomas. [Plato]

The Works of Plato, Viz. His Fifty-Five Dialogues, and Twelve Epistles, Translated From the Greek; Nine of the Dialogues by the Late Floyer Sydenham, and the Remainder by Thomas Taylor: With Occasional Annotations on the Nine Dialogues Translated by Sydenham, and Copious Notes, by the Latter Translator.

London : Printed for Thomas Taylor, By R. Wilks, Chancery-Lane, 1804.

First edition of the first complete English translation of the works of Plato. Quarto, five volumes bound in full pebbled cloth retaining contemporary black morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, half-titles, engraved frontispiece to volume I. In the words of the Prometheus Trust, “Taylor’s Works of Plato, has two outstanding features which make it anContinue reading "The Works of Plato, Viz. His Fifty-Five Dialogues, and Twelve Epistles, Translated From the Greek; Nine of the Dialogues by the Late Floyer Sydenham, and the Remainder by Thomas Taylor: With Occasional Annotations on the Nine Dialogues Translated by Sydenham, and Copious Notes, by the Latter Translator."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-131256

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Snyder, Gary

Riprap.

Ashland : Origin Press, 1959.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Limited to 500 copies. Boldly signed by Gary Snyder on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable in this condition.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-131298

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Saramago, Jose

Baltasar and Blimunda.

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1987.

First American edition of Saramago’s first book to be translated into English. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the half-title page, “Para Gus cordialmente Jose Saramago 13.5.2005.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by Giotto. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero.

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-133494

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Gehl, Jan

Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space.

New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987.

First edition, early printing of this “thoughtful, beautiful, and enlightening work” (Jane Jacobs). Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by the author on the title page, “Warmest greetings from yours Jan Gehl Copenhagen 20.01.2015.” In fine condition. Translated by Jo Koch.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-133585

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Saramago, Jose

Baltasar and Blimunda.

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1987.

Advanced reading copy of the first American edition of Saramago’s first book to be translated into English. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed and dated by the author on the title page, “Jose Saramago 1.2006.” In near fine condition. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero.

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-133612

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Newby, Eric

A Short Walk In the Hindu Kush.

London : Picador, 1997.

First Picador edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Eric Newby on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Jane Poulton. Foreword by Evelyn Waugh.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-130563

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Dickens, Charles

The Personal History of David Copperfield.

London : Bradbury and Evans, 1850.

First edition of “the most perfect of all the Dickens novels” (Virginia Woolf). Octavo, bound in full morocco by Bayntun-Riviere, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, gilt medallion portrait of Dickens on the front panel, gilt signature on the back panel, inner dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. In fine condition. IllustratedContinue reading "The Personal History of David Copperfield."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-130508

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