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Shaw, George Bernard

The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism.

London : Constable, 1928.

First edition, first issue, with “were” for “was” on p.442, line 5 of “the world’s most important book since the Bible” (Ramsay MacDonald). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Elzabeth Robins from G. Bernard Shaw.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by EricContinue reading "The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-149623

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Staunton, Sir George. [Sir George Macartney]

An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China; Including Cursory Observations Made, and Information Obtained, In Travelling Through That Ancient Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary.

London : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for G. Nicol, 1797.

Rare first edition of the official account of Lord Macartney’s voyage and embassy to the Qianlong emperor in 1792-94, the failure of which led to the establishment of the British trading post at Hong Kong. Three volumes (two quarto volumes of text and one folio atlas volume of plates) bound by Clarke Preston in full diced calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raisedContinue reading "An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China; Including Cursory Observations Made, and Information Obtained, In Travelling Through That Ancient Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149247

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Churchill, Winston S

Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill.

London : George G. Harrap, 1938.

First edition of this important collection of speeches, a forerunner to Churchill’s classic war speech volumes, which sets the stage for them. Octavo, original cloth, photographic frontispiece of Churchill. Presentation copy, inscribed by Winston S. Churchill on the front free endpaper, “To George from Winston. August 1938.” Near fine in the rare original dust jacket,Continue reading "Arms and the Covenant. Speeches by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill. Compiled by Randolph S. Churchill."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148479

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McPherson, James M

Ordeal By Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.

First edition of this classic work, now in its fourth edition. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 71 photographs and 37 maps. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “For Chris Ripple Regards from James McPherson.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by James M. Wall.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149848

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Lindbergh, Charles A

The Spirit of St. Louis.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953.

First edition of Lindbergh’s autobiographical account about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo trans-Atlantic flight. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the title page, “To Marjory Douglas, with admiration and best wishes Charles A. Lindbergh Sept. 1953 PublicationContinue reading "The Spirit of St. Louis."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149841

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[Gerald R. Ford]

We The People: The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1985-1992.

: The National Archives, 1992.

First edition of this account of the Bicentennial Commission and the planning, coordination, and execution of national events and educational programs celebrating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated throughout. Foreword by Warren E. Burger. From the collection of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. Gerald R.Continue reading "We The People: The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1985-1992."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148468

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Brokaw, Tom [Gerald R. Ford]

The Greatest Generation.

New York : Random House, 1998.

First edition of this instant classic and runaway bestseller that changed the way we saw World War II and an entire generation of Americans. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To President Ford – a great teacher and great friend. Tom Brokaw.” The recipient Gerald R. FordContinue reading "The Greatest Generation."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148406

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Carpenter, M. Scott; L. Gordon Cooper Jr.; John H. Glenn Jr.; Virgil I. Grissom; Walter M. Schirra Jr.; Alan B. Shepard Jr.; Donald K. Slayton

We Seven. By the Astronauts Themselves.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1962.

First edition, early printing of this first-hand account of the genesis of America’s manned space program. Octavo, original half-cloth, top stain orange, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Mercury Seven Astronaut Scott Carpenter on the second front free endpaper, “Scott Carpenter Aurora 7.” Near fine in a very good price-clippedContinue reading "We Seven. By the Astronauts Themselves."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148461

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Cary, George; John and William Cary

Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes.

London : J. & W. Cary: 1818; G. & J. Cary, 1833.

Fine pair of early 19th century celestial and terrestrial table globes published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. Comprised of Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical works, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of theContinue reading "Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes."

$30,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149735

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Shaw, George Bernard

Everybody’s Political What’s What?

London : Constable and Company, 1944.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Shaw. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Inscribed for Professor Chen Yuam G. Bernard Shaw Ayot Saint Lawrence 1st Nov. 1946.” The recipient Chen Yuam was a Chinese historian and educator. Chen, together with Lü Simian, Chen Yinke and Ch’ien Mu,Continue reading "Everybody’s Political What’s What?"

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148661

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Britten, Benjamin; Bertolt Brecht; Sidney Nolan

Children’s Crusade: Kinderkreuzzug.

London : Faber Music Limited in association with Faber & Faber Limited, 1973.

Faber Music Limited facsimile limited edition of the composer’s manuscript of his 82nd published work. Folio, bound in half morocco over boards with gilt titles to the spine, facsimile’s of the composer’s music score, with colored illustrations, words written in German and English, Op. 82. Boldly signed by the composer, Benjamin Britten, and artist, SidneyContinue reading "Children’s Crusade: Kinderkreuzzug."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148454

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Bacon, Francis

The Essayes or Counsels Civill and Morall of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St Alban.

London : Cresset Press/ Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press, 1928.

The Shakespeare Head Press limited edition of this collection of Francis Bacon’s reflective writings. Folio, printed on Batchelor’s Kelmscott hand-made paper, bound in the original publisher’s full vellum by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the front panel and spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. One of 250 numbered copies,Continue reading "The Essayes or Counsels Civill and Morall of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St Alban."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148453

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Churchill, Winston S

Ian Hamilton’s March.

London : Longman's, Green, and Co, 1900.

First edition of Churchill’s classic fifth book, a continuation of his coverage of the Boer War which he began in London to Ladysmith via Pretoria. Octavo, original red cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, engraved frontispiece portrait of Ian Hamilton, nine in-text battle plans and diagrams, folding map in color andContinue reading "Ian Hamilton’s March."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148450

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Lincoln, Abraham

Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm.

LaRue County, Kentucky August 28, 1905.

Rare original broadside advertisement of the bankruptcy sale of Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm. One page, printed broadside advertisement by L.B. Handley, Special Commissioner of the LaRue County, Kentucky, and dated August 28, 1905. The headline states, “Commissioner’s Sale! Of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace.” Thomas and Nancy Lincoln moved into the home inContinue reading "Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-148440

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Keynes, John Maynard [J.M.]

A Revision of the Treaty. Being A Sequel To The Economic Consequences of the Peace.

London : MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1922.

First edition of Keynes’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some chips.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148614

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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Presidential Appointment.

July 14, 1870.

Presidential document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President. One page, partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the document is dated July 14, 1870 and appoints James Shaw Jr. as Collector of Customs for the District of Providence in the State of Rhode Island. Signed at the conclusion “U.S. Grant” as President, countersigned by SecretaryContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Signed Presidential Appointment."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-149380

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Evans, Richard J

The Third Reich in History and Memory.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.

First edition of this critical examination of how Nazi Germany has been interpreted by historians and remembered in public discourse. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Boldly signed by Richard Evans on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Philip Pascuzzo.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148428

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Hathorne, John; Bartholomew Gedney; Benjamin Gerrish

Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney.

Salem, MA 1682.

Rare original manuscript land deed signed by colonial Massachusetts magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney of the Salem Witch Trials. Oblong octavo, one page, dated March 9, 1682/3 and entering the Salem record books on April 3rd 1684, manuscript document in the hand of Recorder Bartholomew Gedney, for the certified transfer of land between BenjaminContinue reading "Salem Witch Trials Manuscript Land Deed Signed By Colonial Massachusetts Magistrates John Hathorne and Bartholomew Gedney."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148416

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Churchill, Winston S

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948-54.

First editions of Winston Churchill’s masterpiece. Octavo, six volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148663

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Machiavel, Nicolas. [Niccolo Machiavelli]

The Works of the Famous Nicolas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of Florence: The History of Florence; The Prince; The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel; The Art of War In Seven Books.

London : John Starkey at the Miter in Fleetstreet, near Temple-Bar, 1675.

First edition in English of the most important writings of Niccolo Machiavelli, widely considered the foundation of the modern study of politics. Includes The History of Florence, The Prince, Discourses on Livy, and The Art of War. Folio bound in three quarter modern calf over marbled boards with gilt-lettered morocco spine label, modern endpapers butContinue reading "The Works of the Famous Nicolas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of Florence: The History of Florence; The Prince; The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel; The Art of War In Seven Books."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148533

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Roosevelt, Eleanor; Jawaharlal Nehru; Indira Gandhi; Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Eleanor Roosevelt, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Signed Photograph.

Hyde Park, NY c. 1949.

Rare original black and white photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt with three Indian dignitaries Jahwaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Pandit at the Franklin D. Roosevelt gravesite at Hyde Park. Nehru is seen solemnly placing a wreath on the monument, while Gandhi, Vandi, and Eleanor Roosevelt look on. Boldly signed by all four dignitaries beneath theirContinue reading "Eleanor Roosevelt, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Signed Photograph."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148419

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Burton, Captain Sir Richard F

A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome.

London : Tylston and Edwards, 1893.

Memorial edition of this mid-19th-century travel narrative by British explorer Richard Burton. Octavo, two volumes, bound in three-quarters morocco over cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece, with appendices. In near fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148409

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Shirer, William L

Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1941.

First edition,, early printing of this classic work, “the most complete news report yet to come out of war time Germany” (Time). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Arthur Goldsmith with all good wishes William L. Shirer.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket drawing byContinue reading "Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-148651

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Lincoln, Benjamin C. [The Civil War]

Diary and Letters of Abolitionist and Union Soldier Benjamin C. Lincoln.

1861-1864.

Rare original Civil War diary and letters of Union officer and abolitionist Benjamin C. Lincoln, who would become an officer in the 2nd United States Colored Troops, in which he describes the captured home of Robert E. Lee and Jeb Stuart’s Chambersburg Raid. Duodecimo, original parchment wrappers, saddle-stitched, containing 20 leaves with handwritten entries onContinue reading "Diary and Letters of Abolitionist and Union Soldier Benjamin C. Lincoln."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148421

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