History, Law, and Politics

Schelling, Thomas C

Arms and Influence.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1966.

First edition of this “exemplary text on the interplay of national purpose and military force” (Book Week). Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “I’m pleased that John Rogers wants my signature on this book Tom Schelling.” Also laid in is an autographed letter signed by Schelling, whichContinue reading "Arms and Influence."

Bayle, Pierre

Dictionaire Historique Et Critique, Par Mr. Pierre Bayle.

Amsterdam : Chez P. Brunel, P. Humbert, J. Wetstein & G. Smith, et al, 1740.

18th century printing of the author’s magnum opus. Folio, four volumes bound in full contemporary vellum with gilt titles to the spine, engraved vignette to each title page, text in two columns. Fifth edition. Text in French. With a Life of the Author by Des Maizeaux. Bookplates of Howard Robinson and Norman J. Sondheim toContinue reading "Dictionaire Historique Et Critique, Par Mr. Pierre Bayle."

White, Herbert C. [Art Director]. Introduction by Hu Shih, Ph.D

Peking The Beautiful.

Shanghai, China : The Commercial Press, Limited, 1927.

First edition of White’s fine photographic study of the monuments of Shanghai. Folio, original royal blue embroidered silk pictorial boards, illustrated with seventy mounted color and monochrome photographic plates of the celebrated monuments of China’s Northern Capital and its environs complete with descriptive and historical notes by Herbert C. White, Art Director of Signed ofContinue reading "Peking The Beautiful."

Virgil. Translated by John Ogilby

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro. [Virgil].

London : Printed by Thomas Warren, 1654.

First illustrated edition of Ogilby’s English translation of the works of Virgil, lavishly illustrated with 101 full-page copperplate engravings by famed engravers Pierre Lombart and Wenceslaus Hollar. Folio, bound in full contemporary paneled mottled calf with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, rebacked to style preserving original morocco spine labelContinue reading "The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro. [Virgil]."

Eden, Anthony

Another World: 1897-1917.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1977.

First edition of this memoir of prominent British politician Anthony Eden. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, with black and white illustrations and photographs. In near fine condition with slight bowing to the rear panel.

von Mises, Ludwig

Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1951.

First edition of the new edition of this “work on political economy in the tradition of the great moral philosophers, a Montesquieu or Adam Smith, containing both acute knowledge and profound wisdom by von Mises” (F.A. Hayek). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine inContinue reading "Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis."

Galbraith, John Kenneth

The Great Crash 1929.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1955.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "The Great Crash 1929."

Missale Romanum.

Madrid : Typis Societatis, 1799.

Rare 18th century Spanish printing of the Roman Missal. Folio, bound in full velvet with silver cornerpieces and central ornament bearing the Sacred Heart, silver clasps, ribbons bound in, printed in red and black, engraved illustration to the title page. In very good condition.

Ellis, Joseph J

American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.

First edition, later printing of this National Book Award winning biography of Thomas Jefferson. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Clayton Williams Best Wishes, Joseph J Ellis Deerfield, MD October 1999.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

Roberts, Andrew [Winston S. Churchill]

Churchill: Walking with Destiny.

London : Allen Lane an imprint of Penguin Books, 2018.

First edition of this biography of Sir Winston Churchill. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, cartographic endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with bumping and rubbing to the extremities. Cover photograph by Yousuf Karsh. Author photograph by Anna Kunst.

Foote, Shelby

The Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox.

New York : Random House, 1958-1974.

First editions of the author’s authoritative text on The Civil War. Octavo, three volumes, original publisher’s cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 141 maps especially designed for these volumes by the author and drawn by George Annand. Fort Sumter to Perryville is signed by the author on an inserted leaf tipped in before the title page,Continue reading "The Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Fredericksburg to Meridian; Red River to Appomattox."

Armstrong, Neil; Michael Collins; Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon.

1969.

Rare original photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the United States flag at the Apollo 11 lunar landing site. Vintage matte-finish photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong, “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base, Moon Landing of Apollo 11, 20 July 1969″ and signed by Michael Collins.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon."

Putnam, Samuel [Otto N. Frankfurter]

Marvelous Journey: A Survey of Four Centuries of Brazilian Writing.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1948.

First edition of this history of Brazilian literature. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, top stain black. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Otto Frankfurter on the front free endpaper, “To Major Benjamin H. Namm but for Brazil I may never have gotten to Ruow my most excellent friend and “godfather,” to whom this last book on BrazilContinue reading "Marvelous Journey: A Survey of Four Centuries of Brazilian Writing."

Seaborg, Glenn T.; Benjamin S. Loeb

Kennedy, Khrushchev and the Test Ban.

Berkeley : University of California Press, 1981.

First edition of this inside story of the first treaty between the US, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom on nuclear weapons. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Chuck Williamson, My fellow A.H.S. Board member, Glenn Seaborg Jan.Continue reading "Kennedy, Khrushchev and the Test Ban."

Caro, Robert A

The Power Broker.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1974.

First edition of Caro’s Pulitzer-Prize winning work on Robert Moses. Thick octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, top edge red. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To George Labalme – George, I think I’ve known you for almost as many years as its been sinceContinue reading "The Power Broker."

Davidoff, Zino; Bernard Dary

L’Histoire de Havane.

Toulouse : Daniel Briand, 1981.

First edition of this history of Havana, Cuba, and its role in the cigar industry by the legendary Zino Davidoff. Quarto, original boards, with color illustrations and photographs throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by Zino Davidoff to restaurant owner Georg Schraner on the half-title page in French. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. AccompaniedContinue reading "L’Histoire de Havane."

Sloan Jr., Alfred P

My Years With General Motors.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1964.

First edition of Sloan’s influential work, which has since become a classic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the page preceding the half-title page, “Alfred P. Sloan Jr. New York Jan 29, 1965.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratkin. Jacket painting of Sloan by RobertContinue reading "My Years With General Motors."

Strode, Hudson [Jefferson Davis]

Jefferson Davis: American Patriot 1808-1861; Confederate President; Tragic Hero 1864-1889; Private Letters 1823-1889.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955-1966.

First editions of the complete set of the biography of the only president of the Confederate States. Octavo, four volumes, publisher’s original half-cloth, top stains, frontispiece, with cartographic endpapers in Confederate President. Boldly signed by the author in three of the volumes: on the Montgomery Edition tipped in leaf for the Civil War Book ClubContinue reading "Jefferson Davis: American Patriot 1808-1861; Confederate President; Tragic Hero 1864-1889; Private Letters 1823-1889."

Manikas, Peter M., Laura L. Thornton [Madeleine Albright]

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform and Combating Corruption in Eight Countries.

United States of America : Library of Congress, 2003.

First edition of this comparative analysis of anti-corruption strategies employed by political parties across eight Asian nations. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leading the United States through foreign policyContinue reading "Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform and Combating Corruption in Eight Countries."

Dennett, Daniel C

Consciousness Explained.

New York : Little Brown and Company, 1991.

First edition of this landmark work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Edward with best wishes! Daniel C. Dennett January 2023.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with chips and wear. Jacket design by Steve Snider. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

Searle, John R

Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1969.

First edition of “one of the most important contributions to the philosophy of language in recent decades” (The Philosophical Quarterly). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his brother and sister-in-law on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes to William Rogers from John Searle.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dustContinue reading "Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language."

Miller, Merle [Betty Ford]

Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman.

New York : Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1974.

First edition, early printing of this compelling biography of the 33rd president of the United States. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed to Betty Ford on the front free endpaper, “Betty – November 20 was a wonderful day – I love to speak plainly, I love to crawl on the floor and look at aContinue reading "Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman."

Meltzer, Allan H.; Foreword by Alan Greenspan

A History of the Federal Reserve, Volumes 1 & 2.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2001 & 2009.

First editions of this seminal work on the Federal Reserve. Octavo, original cloth, 2 volumes. Both volumes one and two are inscribed by Allan Meltzer and signed Alan Greenspan in volume one. Fine in a near fine dust jackets. Foreword by Alan Greenspan. Rare and desirable signed by both Meltzer and Greenspan.

Stephani, Roberti. [Robert Estienne]

Lexicographorum Principis Thesaurus Linguae Latinae in IV. Tomos Divisus.

Basileae : Typis & Impensis E. & J.R. Thurnisiorum, 1740.

Rare 1740 edition of Robert Estienne’s “greatest monument of Latin scholarship.” Folio, four volumes bound in full vellum with spine labels decorated and titled in gilt, woodcut printer’s device portrait of Estienne to each title page. In very good condition.