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[General William T. Sherman] [Ulysses S. Grant]

General Sherman’s Javanese Kris.

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Rare Javanese kris, commonly used in the pencak silat martial art native to Indonesia, from the collection of General William T. Sherman preserved in his military trunk. Ulysses S. Grant, a close friend of Sherman’s, went on a “World Tour” after his second presidential term had ended. It has been suggested that Grant collected aContinue reading "General Sherman’s Javanese Kris."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147821

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Abolition of Man; inscribed by C.S. Lewis

Lewis, C.S

The Abolition of Man or Reflections on Education with Special Reference to the Teaching of English in the Upper Forms of Schools.

London : Oxford University Press, 1943.

First edition of Lewis’s powerful essay, original delivered as three speeches in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1943 in which he “defends the objectivity of values such as goodness and beauty over against the modern view that these qualities are in the mind of the beholder.” Octavo, original publisher’s printed wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author onContinue reading "The Abolition of Man or Reflections on Education with Special Reference to the Teaching of English in the Upper Forms of Schools."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149260

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Caldwell, Erskine

Original Typescript for The Man Who Looked Like Himself. [with] Kneel to the Rising Sun: and Other Stories.

New York : The Viking Press, 1935.

Rare original typescript of Erskine Caldwell’s The Man Who Looked Like Himself with a first edition of Kneel to the Rising Sun: and Other Stories. Octavo, original typescript with holograph emendations in eight sheets. In very good condition. Accompanied by a first edition of Kneel to the Rising Sun. Octavo, original cloth. Very good inContinue reading "Original Typescript for The Man Who Looked Like Himself. [with] Kneel to the Rising Sun: and Other Stories."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-147684

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Cook, Steven A. [Madeleine Albright]

The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.

First edition of this historical account of Egypt in the modern era. Octavo, original publisher’s black boards, illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. Association copy, inscribed by the author, ‘To Secretary Albright – With admiration & respect. Enjoy! – Steven’. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright, was the first woman to serve as theContinue reading "The Struggle For Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147351

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Herlihy, James Leo. [Eva Marie Saint]

All Fall Down.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1960.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1962 film directed by John Frankenheimer with the screenplay adapted by playwright William Inge starring Eva Marie Saint and Warren Beatty. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed, “To John- All my wishes for the best in life: Love and work, And peace in both. Love,Continue reading "All Fall Down."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147761

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First Edition of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire; Signed by J. K. Rowling

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London : Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147802

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Browning, Robert

Dramatic Idyls.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1879 & 1880.

First edition of this classic work by Robert Browning exploring dramatic monologue and narrative poetry, inscribed by Browning in each volume. Octodecimo, two volumes, bound in full levant morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, triple gilt ruling to boards, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, doubluresContinue reading "Dramatic Idyls."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147760

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Westby, Kiri; [Madeleine Albright]

Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir.

Nashville : Post Hill Press, 2020.

First edition of this outstanding account of stalwart bravery from inside China’s interrogation rooms. Octavo, original scarlet boards, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Madam Albright, I have long been a fan and a studentContinue reading "Fortune Favors the Brave: An Extraordinary Memoir."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147374

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Vanderbilt, Amy [Drawings by Andy Warhol]

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette: A Guide To Gracious Living.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1952.

First edition of this classic work, with early drawings by Andy Warhol. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Happy Entertaining! Amy Vanderbilt.” Illustrated by Fred McCarroll, Mary Suzuki and Andrew Warhol. Near fine in a good slipcase. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148189

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Johnson, Samuel

A Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, In the Year 1774.

London : Printed for Robert Jennings, 1816.

First edition of Samuel Johnson’s diary of a trip to Wales in July-August of 1774, which was later incorporated into various editions of Boswell’s ‘Life of Johnson’. Octavo, original half-cloth, two engraved facsimile plates of Johnson‘s handwriting, errata slip tipped in at rear. In very good condition. Housed in a custom folding chemise and halfContinue reading "A Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, In the Year 1774."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147758

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Browning, Robert

The Ring and The Book.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1869.

First edition of Robert Browning’s greatest work. Octodecimo, four volumes, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spines in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Robert Browning wishesContinue reading "The Ring and The Book."

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147757

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Copeland, Sebastian; Foreword by Mikhail Gorbachev; Preface by Leonardo DiCaprio

Antarctica: The Global Warning.

San Rafael, CA : Earth Aware, 2007.

First edition of this riveting collection of photographs depicting the true state of our global ecosystem. Oblong quarto, original blue cloth, illustrated with breathtaking high-resolution photographs by Sebastian Copeland throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “October 2008, To Victoria, This earth is our only home. She is ours to protectContinue reading "Antarctica: The Global Warning."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147778

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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman “The Moon as Seen Over Earth’s Horizon From Gemini 7” Photograph Signed.

1965.

Oversized silk finish color photograph of the moon as seen over Earth’s horizon during Gemini 7. Signed by mission commander Frank Borman in silver ink, “Good night, Merry Christmas and God Bless all on Earth Frank Borman Gemini VII.” In fine condition. The piece measures 20 inches by 16 inches. A desirable image.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147773

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Sherman, William T

William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed.

1888.

Rare handwritten letter signed by William T. Sherman to Manhattan socialite Margaret Middleton. Octavo, one page, the letter reads in full, “Please come to our Parlor 22 say at 1/2 past seven this evening, and join Lizzie & me for a good box at Barnum’s Circus. I send this by a messenger who will bringContinue reading "William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147771

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Letter Signed.

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Rare handwritten letter signed by Arthur Conan Doyle to lecture manager James B. Pond, Jr. Octavo, one page on Windlesham letterhead, the letter reads in full, “Dear Mr. Pond It is pleasant to see that you follow in the steps of your father, for whom I retain affection and regard. Should I think of comingContinue reading "Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147770

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Chernow, Ron [Lin-Manuel Miranda]

Alexander Hamilton.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2004.

First edition of this landmark biography of Alexander Hamilton, basis for the Award-winning Broadway play. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To Edward Ash-Nilby- With immense gratitude of this author Cheers. Ron Chernow 5/27/04” and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda (who starred in the Broadway adaptation) onContinue reading "Alexander Hamilton."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-148138

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Browning, Robert

The Inn Album.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1875.

First edition of this compelling narrative poem. Octodecimo, contemporary tree calf bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt ruling to boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “My last poem, published aContinue reading "The Inn Album."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147756

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Remington, Frederic

John Ermine of the Yellowstone.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of this thought-provoking work of a young Native American man who is torn between his traditional way of life and the rapidly changing world around him. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, top edge gilt, black and white illustrations by Frederic Remington. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To R.S.Continue reading "John Ermine of the Yellowstone."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147725

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Degrand, Peter Paul Francis [John Quincy Adams]

An Address by P.P.F. Degrand, on the Advantages of Low Fares, and Low Rates of Freight, Practically Illustrated by the Deep Researches of the British, French and Belgian Governments; Unanimously Approved and Adopted, and Ordered to be Published, by a Meeting of Gentlemen Friendly to Internal Improvements, Held in Boston, Dec. 3, 1840.

Boston : Dutton and Wentworth, Printers, 1840.

First edition of this rare work by one of the earliest promoters of a transcontinental railroad. Octavo, original publisher’s salmon wrappers, ownership stamp to the verso of the title page, “Baker Library From the Library of Senator Nelson W. Aldrich.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Hon. J. Q. Adams, Washington.Continue reading "An Address by P.P.F. Degrand, on the Advantages of Low Fares, and Low Rates of Freight, Practically Illustrated by the Deep Researches of the British, French and Belgian Governments; Unanimously Approved and Adopted, and Ordered to be Published, by a Meeting of Gentlemen Friendly to Internal Improvements, Held in Boston, Dec. 3, 1840."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147598

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Downs, Laura Lee [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Writing Gender History.

New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2010.

First edition of the second edition of this scholarly work about the historical theories of women and gender. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Florence, 31 January 2016 For Justice Ginsburg en homage amical Laura Lee Downs.” American lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as anContinue reading "Writing Gender History."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147660

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McElroy, Robert [Grover Cleveland]

Grover Cleveland The Man and The Statesman: An Authorized Biography.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1923.

First edition of this informative view of Grover Cleveland’s two terms in office. Octavo, two volumes, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispieces. Very good in very good dust jackets, some toning to the spines of the dust jackets with multiple small losses and closed tears. Rare and desirable.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-147737

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Waters, R.J

Early Twentieth Century R.J. Waters Ship Photograph Collection.

[1856-1937].

Collection of approximately 393 photographic prints of ships in the San Francisco Harbor, taken at the turn of the twentieth century. Photographs of full rigged sailing ships, clipper ships, whaling barks, tramp steamers, steam trawlers, and a torpedo boat are in the collection, many stamped Waters Company or R.J. Waters & Co., San Francisco. ShipsContinue reading "Early Twentieth Century R.J. Waters Ship Photograph Collection."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147681

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Baring-Gould, Sabine

Onward, Christian Soldiers.

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Rare original autograph manuscript of the famous hymn. Quarto, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and detailing to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. Tipped onto a leaf along left margin of a largerContinue reading "Onward, Christian Soldiers."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147736

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Bloch, Robert

Twilight Zone: The Movie.

New York : Warner Books, Inc, 1983.

First edition of the novelization of the classic film. 12mo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with a 16-page insert of black and white photographs from the film. Boldly signed by Robert Bloch on the title page. In near fine condition. Small hole punch in the upper right corner of the front wrapper.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-148054

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