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Hine, Lewis W

Men at Work: Photographic Studies of Men and Machines.

New York : The Macmillan Co, 1932.

First edition of Hine’s only book published in his lifetime, a landmark photobook in its celebration of “the dignity of labour and… the American skyscraper” (Parr & Badger). Small quarto, original green cloth, illustrated with 51 black-and-white photogravures. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Frederick A Blossom with many memoriesContinue reading "Men at Work: Photographic Studies of Men and Machines."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-96378

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Crawford, Francis Marion

Our Silver: A Letter Addressed to George S. Coe, Esq. Chairman of Executive Council of the American Bankers’ Association.

New York : Douglas Taylor, 1881.

Rare first edition of Francis Marion Crawford’s treatise on the supply and demand for the silver dollar in the United States. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt. In very good condition.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-95874

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Schumpeter, Joseph A

Capitalism Socialism and Democracy.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1943.

First British edition of the economist’s ground-breaking work. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Easily the nicest example we have seen of this work.

$12,800.00

Item Number: RRB-96733

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Todd, Frank Morton

The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press, 1921.

Complete first edition set of the most extensive review of the 1915 San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition ever written. Quartos, five volumes, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers. With 600 illustrations from photographs, including 61 color plates. Near fine in the scarce original paper jackets which are in goodContinue reading "The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal"

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-98504

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Hoover, Herbert

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941: Three Volume Complete Set.

New York : MacMillan, 1951-1952.

First editions of each volume in Hoover’s memoirs. Octavo, 3 volumes, illustrated. Each volume is inscribed by Herbert Hoover on the front free endpaper. Each are near fine in near fine dust jackets. Includes: Volume One: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941. Includes an original photograph ofContinue reading "The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941: Three Volume Complete Set."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-94356

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Three Royal British Slave Trade Acts

George III, King and King George IV

Three Royal British Slave Trade Acts.

London : Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, 1799-1824.

Rare collection of three British Acts related to the regulation and abolition of the British slave trade including: An Act for better regulating the Manner of carrying Slaves, in British Vessels, from the Coast of Africa [12th July 1799]; An Act for regulating…the shipping and carrying of Slaves in British Vessels from the Coast ofContinue reading "Three Royal British Slave Trade Acts."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-92483

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Solzhenitsyn, Alexander. [Solzhenitzyn]

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.

New York : E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1963.

First edition in English, preceding the first British edition, of the Nobel Prize-winner’s first published work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Mr. Jon Fox A. Solzhenitsyn June 8, 1991.” Accompanied by a photograph of the author signing this book with a business card on which SolzhenitsynContinue reading "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-95841

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Buchanan, James [Mathew Carey]

James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed.

1825.

Autograph letter signed entirely in the hand of the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan to Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey. Addressed to Mathew Carey, the letter reads, “Lancaster 24 October 1825. Dear Sir, I have a favor to ask you which I feel assured you will grant. Your maxim, I know, both in publicContinue reading "James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-95838

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Linclon, Abraham; Designed and written by W.H. Pratt. Lithograph by A. Hageboeck

Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Typographic Portrait.

Davenport, Iowa 1865.

Original typographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln composed of his Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19 inches. An exceptional piece, a rare and desirable piece of Americana.

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-95831

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Gardner, Alexander. [Abraham Lincoln]

Abraham Lincoln Portrait.

c. 1860.

Rare original painting of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. After a photograph by Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner. Scottish photographer Alexander Gardner immigrated to the United States in 1856 where he became best known for his photographs of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, and the execution of the conspiratorsContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Portrait."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-95830

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Results and Lessons

Gorbachev, Mikhail

Reykjavik: Results & Lessons.

Madison, Connecticut : Sphinx Press, Inc, 1987.

First edition of this collection of speeches and writings of the historic meeting in Reykjavik between Gorbachev and President Reagan. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Mikhail Gorbachev on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-95984

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Office of the Floridian & Journal

The Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the General Assembly of Florida, at Its Eleventh Session, Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Tallahassee, on Monday, November 18, 1861.

Tallahassee : Printed by Dyke & Carlisle, 1862.

Rare first edition documenting the acts and resolutions passed by the General Assembly of Florida in the first year of the American Civil War. Octavo, disbound. In very good condition. Scarce and desirable.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-95814

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Neutra, Richard [Adlai Stevenson]

Survival Through Design.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1954.

First edition of this work by one of the great modernist architects of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Adlai Stevenson hope and inspiration of his countrymen cordially Richard Neutra 54.” The recipient, Adlai Ewing Stevenson, was an American politician and diplomat notedContinue reading "Survival Through Design."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-93541

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Truman, Harry S

Harry Truman Signed Photograph.

1957.

Large black and white photograph of the Senate Committee investigation headed by Harry Truman into the $40 million contract for wartime planes with Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser, lengthily inscribed by Truman, “To my good friend and Committee Councilor Charles Patrick Clark, with kindest regards and happy memories of a most important day inContinue reading "Harry Truman Signed Photograph."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-94776

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Frederick II, King of Prussia

Memoirs of the House of Brandenburg.

London : Printed for R. Dodsley, 1748.

Early English translation of Frederick II, King of Prussia’s history of the Brandenburg Dynasty. Dedicated to his Royal Highness to Prince of Wales. Authors Preface. Initially published in three installments by Frederick II’s private press at the palace of Sanssouci near Berlin, the volumes were read as part of the curriculum at the Prussian AcademyContinue reading "Memoirs of the House of Brandenburg."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-92480

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Schelling, Thomas C

The Strategy of Conflict.

Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 1960.

First edition of this work that pioneered the study of bargaining and strategic behavior. Octavo, original yellow cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Roger Jan 75 Tom Schelling.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some wear and tear to the extremities.

$3,400.00

Item Number: RRB-89467

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Dinner for His Excellency

de Gaulle, Charles

Charles de Gaulle Honorary Dinner Program Signed.

1960.

Rare original dinner program from the Honorary Dinner For His Excellency General Charles de Gaulle held in New York City on April 26th, 1960, boldly signed by him. Quarto, 8 pages, string bound. Signed by Charles de Gaulle on the front cover of the program. The program includes listings of the presidents, officers, directors, andContinue reading "Charles de Gaulle Honorary Dinner Program Signed."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-92469

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Stewart, Rory

The Places In Between.

London : Picador, 2004.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by the author on the title page with the following inscription, “I recited and followed this song of the Places in Between as a map. Rory.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover photograph by Rory Stewart.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-91569

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Roosevelt, Eleanor

On My Own: The Years Since The White House.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1958.

First edition of Roosevelt’s last book of autobiography. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Inscribed for V____ M_____ by Eleanor Roosevelt.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Ben Feder.

$875.00

Item Number: RRB-92117

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Kirzner, Israel M

Competition and Entrepreneurship.

Indianapolis : Liberty Fund, 2013.

First edition of the Liberty Fund edition of Kirzner’s classic Austrian School text. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers. Signed by Israel M. Kirzner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited and with an introduction by Peter J. Boettke and Frederic Sautet.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-86784

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Drucker, Peter F

The New Society: The Anatomy of the Industrial Order.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1950.

First edition of Drucker’s classic fourth book. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Peter F. Drucker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some small chips and wear to the extremities. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Rare signed.

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-89653

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Jones, John

Plain Concise Practical Remarks, on the Treatment of Wounds and Fractures.

Philadelphia : Robert Bell, 1776.

Exceptionally rare edition of the first surgical work by an American and printed in North America. Octavo, bound in nineteenth century three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, frontispiece. Jones’ work was the accepted guide to surgical practice during the American Revolutionary War” G&M 2155; Austin 1843; Evans 15100Continue reading "Plain Concise Practical Remarks, on the Treatment of Wounds and Fractures."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-91322

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Nehru, Jawaharlal

Glimpses of World History: Two Volume Set.

Allahabad : Printed by M.N. Pandey, 1934-35.

First editions of “one of the most remarkable books ever written” (The New York Times). Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth. In very good condition. Foreword by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. First editions are exceptionally rare.

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-89875

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Putnam, Hilary

Ethics Without Ontology.

Cambridge : Harvard University Press, 2004.

First edition of this work on ontology by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For John Hilary Putnam April 4, ’15.” Name to the front free endpaper, fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Gwen NefskyContinue reading "Ethics Without Ontology."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-68341

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