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Crawford, J. Marshall

Mosby and His Men: A Record of the Adventures of That Renowned Partisan Ranger, John S. Mosby.

New York : G.W. Carleton & Co., Publishers, 1867.

First edition of this record of personal recollections during the Civil War. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, floral detailing stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations and decorations. In very good condition.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-150353
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West, Stephen [Jonathan Edwards]

An Essay on Moral Agency: Containing Remarks on a Late Anonymous Publication, Entitled, An Examination of the Late President Edward’s Inquiry on Freedom of Will.

Salem : Printed by Thomas C. Cushing, 1794.

Second edition of this work defending Jonathan Edwards treatise Freedom of the Will. Octavo, bound in full calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within gilt bands, morocco spine label. In very good condition, bookplate to the front pastedown.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-150346
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Boccaccio, Giovanni

Opera Dim Giovanni Boccaccio Soprai Casi Degli Huomini Illustri. [Giovanni Boccaccio’s Work on the Cases of Illustrious Men].

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Sixteenth century edition of Giovanni Boccaccio’s Latin work on the downfalls of powerful or famous historical and biblical figures. Duodecimo, written in Italian, bound in full vellum, woodcut chapter decorations. Translated and expanded by Giuseppe Betussi of Bassano. In very good condition with light toning and soiling.

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-146548
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Byrd, Richard E

Alone.

New York : G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1938.

First edition, early printing of Byrd’s account of his harrowing 1933 Antarctic expedition. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, decorations by Richard E. Harrison. Boldly signed by Richard Byrd. In very good condition, removal of bookplate toContinue reading "Alone."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-150823
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Reagan, Ronald

An American Life.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1990.

First edition of the 40th President of the United States’ memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Winnie- With Best Wishes. Ronald Reagan Feb. 9- 1991” and signed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa. Lech Wałęsa is a Polish labor leader and statesman whoContinue reading "An American Life."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-144010
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Lanning, George; Samuel Couling

The History of Shanghai.

Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh/ Printed and Published for the Shanghai Municipal Council, 1921.

First edition of this early comprehensive English-language account of Shanghai’s transformation from a regional port into a major international city. Royal octavo, original publisher’s black cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, frontispiece of a folding plate of “The Bund”, illustrated with numerous black and white plates and folding maps. In nearContinue reading "The History of Shanghai."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-150329
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Grant, Ulysses S. [U.S.]

Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant.

New York : Charles L. Webster & Company, 1892.

First edition, later printings of the autobiography of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, focusing mainly on his military career during the Mexican War and the Civil War. Octavo, two volumes, original green cloth with title and front panel in gilt, illustrated with numerous steel engravings, facsimiles, and 43 maps. InContinue reading "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150146
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Roosevelt, Theodore

The Wilderness Hunter: An Account Of The Big Game Of The United States And Its Chase With Horse, Hound And Rifle.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1905.

Finely Bound Standard Library edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s American big game epic. Octavo, bound in three-quarters red morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and detailing to the spine in two compartments in raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, silk ribbon bound in, tissue-guarded frontispiece, withContinue reading "The Wilderness Hunter: An Account Of The Big Game Of The United States And Its Chase With Horse, Hound And Rifle."

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$5,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150190
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Roosevelt, Theodore

Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. Sketches of Sport on the Northern Cattle Plains.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1905.

Finely Bound Standard Library edition of Roosevelt’s stories of sport hunting on the Northern Cattle Plains. Octavo, bound in three quarters red morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and detailing to the spine in two compartments in raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, silk ribbonContinue reading "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman. Sketches of Sport on the Northern Cattle Plains."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150177
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Burger, Warren E.; William J. Brennan Jr.; Byron R. White; Harry A. Blackmun; Lewis F. Powell; William H. Rehnquist; John Pail Stevens; Sandra Day O'Connor

Supreme Court Justices Signed Engraving.

: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, .

Rare original engraving of the Supreme Court signed by eight Supreme Court justices. Boldly signed by Warren E. Burger, William J. Brennan, Jr., Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell, William H. Rehnquist, John Paul Stevens, and Sandra Day O’Connor. Thurgood Marshall is autopen. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches byContinue reading "Supreme Court Justices Signed Engraving."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150168
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[Reagan, Ronald; Nancy Reagan]

A Great New Beginning: The 1981 Inaugural Story.

Washington, D.C : Created by the 1981 Inaugural Book Committee, 1981.

First limited edition of this commemorative publication documenting the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. Quarto, original red leather with gilt titles to the spine, gilt stamped vignette of the presidential seal to the front panel, gilt stamped vignette of the inauguration seal to the rear panel, gilt stamped with the names of the recipients toContinue reading "A Great New Beginning: The 1981 Inaugural Story."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-150115
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Adams, John Quincy

Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette. Delivered at the Request of Both Houses of the Congress of the United States, Before Them, In the House of Representatives at Washington on the 31st December, 1834.

Washington : Printed by Gales and Seaton, 1835.

First edition of John Quincy Adams’ biography of military hero Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. Octavo, bound in full contemporary red morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine. Association copy, inscribed by John Quincy Adams on the tipped in presentation leaf, “Patrick H. Pope from John Quincy Adams.” The recipient, Patrick Hamilton Pope wasContinue reading "Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette. Delivered at the Request of Both Houses of the Congress of the United States, Before Them, In the House of Representatives at Washington on the 31st December, 1834."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146693
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Roosevelt, Kermit

The Long Trail.

The Metropolitan Magazine : New York, 1921.

Signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s second son, Kermit Roosevelt’s, memoir of his childhood experience in the great outdoors. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, gilt titles to the front panel, frontispiece, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the second front free endpaper, “Kermit Roosevelt.” In very good condition, inscription to the front free endpaper.

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$100.00
Item Number: RRB-150132
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Truman, Harry S. [Georgia Neese Clark Gray]

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman 1945-1953 Volumes I – VIII Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the Presidents.

Washington, D.C : United States Government Printing Office, 1961-1966.

First editions of the complete set of Truman’s papers from 1945-1953. Imperial octavo, eight volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, frontispieces. Presentation copy, inscribed by President Truman in the fifth volume 1949 on the half-title page, “Kindest regards to Georgia & Andy Gray, from Harry S. Truman, 3-2-65.” The recipient, Georgia NeeseContinue reading "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman 1945-1953 Volumes I – VIII Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the Presidents."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150130
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Menand, Louis [Peter Matthiessen]

The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America.

New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2001.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow author Peter Matthiessen, “For Peter Thank you! with warm regards Louis Menand.” From the library of National Book Award-winning author Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front free endpaper. TheContinue reading "The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150975
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Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

Mark Twain Autographed Letter Signed.

1886.

Mark Twain autograph letter signed, “S. L. Clemens” one page, which reads, “Hartford, Sept 27 86 I should be very glad to do it, but my engagements & occupations are such as to put it out of my power. Very Sincerely Yours, S.L. Clemens.” Matted and framed opposite a photograph of Twain. The entire pieceContinue reading "Mark Twain Autographed Letter Signed."

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$3,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150930
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