History, Law, and Politics

Schwab, Charles M

Address Delivered at the Memorial Service Held in Honor of Andrew Carnegie Tuesday, November 25 1919.

Pittsburgh : Carnegie Music Hall, 1919.

First edition of Charles M. Schwab’s Address at the Memorial Service of his mentor Andrew Carnegie. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Charles M. Schwab on the front free endpaper, “To my friend George Steelman, with sincere regards, C. M. Schwab.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

Malthus, Thomas Robert [T.R.]

An Essay on the Principle of Population, as It Affects the Future Improvement of Society.

London : J. Johnson, 1798.

First edition of this cornerstone text of modern economics. Octavo, bound in three quarters calf. Laid in is a clipping from an original manuscript signed by Malthus and entirely in his hand which reads in part, “If at one time such a given product would make an effectual demand for certain commodities the conditions ofContinue reading "An Essay on the Principle of Population, as It Affects the Future Improvement of Society."

Scott, Robert Falcon. Edited by Ernest Henry Shackleton, Louis C. Bernacchi and Apsley George Benet Cherry-Garrard

The South Polar Times.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1907-1914.

First limited edition of the complete collection of the South Polar Times, a periodical created by Scott’s crew during his two polar expeditions on the ships Discovery and Terra Nova, with a slip signed by Ernest Shackleton and Rudolph Blakenburg Quarto, three volumes, publisher’s gilt decorated cloth, all edges gilt, frontispiece to each volume, elaboratelyContinue reading "The South Polar Times."

de Bourrienne, Fauvelet. [Napoleon]

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte.

London : Richard Bentley and Son, 1885.

Exceedingly rare edition of M. de Bourrienne’s Life of Napoleon extra-illustrated with additional portraits and views and over 50 autograph letters and notes signed by Napoleon I,  members of his family, associates, and the author bound in. Octavo, bound in three quarters scarlet morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartmentsContinue reading "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte."

Martin, Theodore. [Queen Victoria]

The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort. With Portraits and Views.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1875-1880.

Complete set of Martin’s extensive biography of Prince Albert, contracted and edited by Queen Victoria, each volume inscribed by her. Octavo, five volumes, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, stamped ruling to the panels, tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece to each volume, illustrated with 8 additional tissue-guarded plates of portraits and views; one a foldingContinue reading "The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort. With Portraits and Views."

Gleig, G. R. [Arthur James Balfour]

The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington.

London : Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, and Green, 1864.

The People’s Edition of Gleig’s biography of Arthur Duke of Wellington; gifted by his godson, Arthur James Balfour to his colleague at Eton. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to theContinue reading "The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington."

Scholes, Myron S. and Mark A. Wolfson

Taxes and Business Strategy. A Planning Approach.

Englewood, NJ : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1992.

First edition of this classic work, now in it’s sixth edition. Quarto, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “_____ Good luck in all of your endeavors Myron S. Scholes 6/12/10.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Balfour, Arthur James

A Fragment on Progress. Inaugural Address Delivered on his Installation as Lord Rector.

Edinburgh : David Douglas, 1892.

First edition of Balfour’s Inaugural Address delivered on his installation as Lord Rector . Octavo, bound in full calf with Balfour’s signature stamped in gilt to the front panel. Presentation copy, inscribed by Arthur James Balfour on the front free endpaper, “‘B. Mallet, with the kindest regards of Arthur James Balfour. 18.8.92.” The recipient, BernardContinue reading "A Fragment on Progress. Inaugural Address Delivered on his Installation as Lord Rector."

Baba, Meher

God to Man And Man To God.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1955.

First edition of this work by Meher Baba. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. With an introduction by C.B. Purdom.

Kennedy, John F

John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address.

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Rare Souvenir Edition of Life Magazine’s Inaugural Spectacle commemorating the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. Quarto, original wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by John F. Kennedy on the front panel, “To Evie Symington with very good wishes John F. Kennedy.” The recipient, Evelyn Symington was the wife of Amherst, Massachusetts-born politician Stuart Symington. SymingtonContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Signed Inaugural Address."

Ward, James

A History of Gold as a Commodity and as a Measure of Value Its Fluctuations both in Ancient and Modern Times with an Estimate of the Probable Supplies from California to Australia.

London : William S. Orr & Co, c. 1850.

First edition of Ward’s extensive survey of gold and gold mining, published at the height of the California Gold Rush. Octavo, original wrappers bound in full goatskin, retaining a section of the hand-colored folding map of the Gold Regions of Victoria and New South Wales. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription to the front panelContinue reading "A History of Gold as a Commodity and as a Measure of Value Its Fluctuations both in Ancient and Modern Times with an Estimate of the Probable Supplies from California to Australia."

Balfour, Arthur James

Nationality and Home Rule.

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1913.

First edition of this work by the British Prime Minister and issuer of the Balfour Declaration of 1917. Octavo, bound in full tan russia by Harrods Ltd., original printed wrappers bound in, marbled endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “H. K. Newton, with the kindest regards of Arthur JamesContinue reading "Nationality and Home Rule."

Mead, Margaret. Foreword by Franz Boas

Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation.

New York : The New American Library of World Literature, Inc, 1949.

First paperback edition, first printing of Mead’s pioneering work which, upon publication, established her as the most famous anthropologist in the world. Small octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Margaret Meade November 1949.” In near fine condition. Jacket design by RobertContinue reading "Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation."

Ahtisaari, Martti

The Impact of War on Iraq: Report to the Secretary-General on Humanitarian Needs in Iraq in the Immediate Post-Crisis Environment by a Mission to the Area Led by Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, Under-Secretary-General for Administration and Management, Dated 20 March 1991.

Westfield, New Jersey : Open Magazine Pamphlet Series, 1991.

First edition of Pamphlet #7 of the Open Magazine Pamphlet Series; inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning Finnish leader Martti Ahtisaari. Tall octavo, original wrapper, inscribed by Ahtisaari on the title page, “To John, Martti Ahtisaari.” In fine condition.

Mead, Margaret. Foreword by Franz Boas

Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth in Western Civilisation.

New York : Blue Ribbon Books, 1932.

Early printing of Mead’s pioneering work which, upon publication, established her as the most famous anthropologist in the world. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket, which is in good condition. Foreword by Franz Boas.

Gazette of the United States. No.XXXVII. Wednesday, August 19, 1789.

New York : John Fenno, Wednesday, August 19, 1789.

Rare original printing of the Gazette of the United States, issued during the presidency of George Washington on August 19, 1789. Folio, one page, folded, this issue includes a the following articles, many continued from previous issues: Extract of a Letter on Weights, The Bow, By Express From Paris, and Sketches of the Proceedings ofContinue reading "Gazette of the United States. No.XXXVII. Wednesday, August 19, 1789."

Gazette of the United States. No. XXXI. Wednesday, July 29, 1789.

New York : John Fenno, July 29, 1789.

Rare original printing of the Gazette of the United States, issued during the presidency of George Washington on July 29, 1789. Folio, one page, folded, this issue includes a the following articles, many continued from previous issues: Sketch of the Political State of America, Original Specimens of Eloquence, Foreign and Domestic Miscellaneous Articles, and SketchesContinue reading "Gazette of the United States. No. XXXI. Wednesday, July 29, 1789."

The Massachusetts Centinel. Wednesday, October 21, 1789.

Boston : Russell, Benjamin, October 21, 1789.

Number II, of Vol. XII of “the most influential and enterprising paper in Massachusetts after the Revolution”, Benjamin Russell’s Massachusetts Centinel, issued on Wednesday, October 21, 1789 (Hudson, 147). Folio, one page, folded. The issue includes front-page articles on recently enacted acts allowing compensation for Members of the Senate and House of Representatives and theContinue reading "The Massachusetts Centinel. Wednesday, October 21, 1789."

Roosevelt, Eleanor and Lorena A. Hickok

Ladies of Courage.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1954.

First edition of Roosevelt and Hickok’s tribute to women in America. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok on the half-title page. Very good in a very good  dust jacket with some wear to the extremities. Uncommon signed.

Milgram, Stanley

Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his friend, the sociologist Paul Hollander, “To Paul With warm regards to my brilliant and dear friend. Stanley.” Milgram has also drawn a picture of an angel belowContinue reading "Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View."

Jones, Owen

Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra.

London : Owen Jones, 1841-45.

First edition of this monumental work on The Alhambra. Elephant folio,  two volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, as issued. In excellent condition with some wear to the binding, plates in exceptional condition.

Dunsterville, Major-General L. C

Stalky’s Adventures.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1928.

First edition of this autobiography by Major-General Dunsterville. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Bagehot, Walter

Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market.

london : Henry S. King, 1873.

First edition of this “undying classic” (J.M. Keynes). Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition, contemporary bookplate to the pastedown. A very nice example.

Illustrated by Romeyn De Hooghe

Biblia, Dat is, De gantsche H. Schriftuure vervattende alle de Boeken des Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments; Nu Van nieuws uyt D.M. Luthers Hoogduitse Bybel in onze Nederlandsche Taale getrouwelyk overgezet, Tot dienst van de Christelyke Gemeynten, d’Onveranderde Augsburgsche Confessie toegedaan in deeze Nederlanden. [Biblia Neerlandica].

Amsterdam : Jacob Lindenberg, 1702.

Rare early 18th century Dutch Luther Bible illustrated with exquisite engravings by renowned Dutch Baroque artist Romeyn de Hooghe. Folio, original full calf with ruling and central motifs to the panels stamped in blind, brass cornerpieces and clasps, illustrated with engravings including frontispiece portrait of Martin Luther, pictorial title page, portrait of Henricus Vos. Amstelodamensis,Continue reading "Biblia, Dat is, De gantsche H. Schriftuure vervattende alle de Boeken des Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments; Nu Van nieuws uyt D.M. Luthers Hoogduitse Bybel in onze Nederlandsche Taale getrouwelyk overgezet, Tot dienst van de Christelyke Gemeynten, d’Onveranderde Augsburgsche Confessie toegedaan in deeze Nederlanden. [Biblia Neerlandica]."