History, Law, and Politics

Post, Robert C. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution.

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2014.

First edition of this critique on campaign finance regulations. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “To Justice Ginsburg – with deep admiration and appreciation Rob.” American lawyer and jurist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court ofContinue reading "Citizens Divided: Campaign Finance Reform and the Constitution."

Edwards, Jonathan

Historisch Verhaal: An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend David Brainerd.

The Netherlands : T'Utrecht, 1756.

Early example of “one of America’s most important and original philosophical theologians” American theologian Jonathan Edwards’ biography of Reverend David Brainerd. Title reads in full: An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr. David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians, from the Honorable Society in Scotland, for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge, and PastorContinue reading "Historisch Verhaal: An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend David Brainerd."

Machiavel, Nicholas [Machavielli]

Machiavel’s Florentine History.

London : Charles Harper and John Amery, 1674.

Rare second English edition of Machiavelli s Florentine History, the first edition to appear after Thomas Bedingfield s translation in 1595 of this political and historical account of Florence. Sextodecimo, bound in full leather, morocco spine label gilt titles to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the panels, all edgesContinue reading "Machiavel’s Florentine History."

King Jr., Martin Luther

Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of King’s “last grand expression of his vision” (Cornel West). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Association copy, warmly inscribed by an associate of King Jr., Rev. Fredrick Douglass Kirkpatrick on the front free endpaper, “To my good friend Brother Edd Goodman From Rev. F. D. Kirkpatrick HappyContinue reading "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?"

Langley, Roger; Richard C. Levy [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Wife Beating: The Silent Crisis.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1977.

First edition of this work about the neglected subject of intra-marital assault. Octavo, original half cloth. From the library of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a typed letter signed to her, folded and paper clipped to the front free endpaper. American lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate justice of the Supreme CourtContinue reading "Wife Beating: The Silent Crisis."

[Dante Alighieri]

Dante Alighieri Italian Marble Bust.

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Rare Italian marble bust of Dante Alighieri mounted on a stack of his own books, ‘Divina Commedia.’ In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 11.75 inches by 22.5 inches.

Obama, Barack

Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.

New York : Times Books/ Random House, 1995.

First edition of this memoir by the 44th President of the United States. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Barack Obama. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robin Schiff. Jacket art by Steven Dana. Author photograph by Warren Browne.

Castaneda, Carlos

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge.

Berkeley and Los Angeles : University of California Press, 1968.

First edition of this classic account of spiritual knowledge in the West. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For James Shipounoff with best wishes Carlos Castaneda.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Rawls, John

A Theory of Justice.

Cambridge, MA : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1971.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John Rawls on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Books signed by Rawls are rare.

Deer, Sarah [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] [Judge Myron H. Bright]

The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America.

Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 2015.

First edition of this collection of powerful essays. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Judge Myron H. Bright on the title page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a protector of civil rights for all. From her friend, Judge Myron H. Bright.” In 2004, Judge Bright accompanied U.S. Supreme CourtContinue reading "The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America."

Brown, James [Rosa Parks]

Portrait of James Brown.

c. 2000.

Portrait of “The Godfather of Soul” inscribed twice by James Brown to Civil Rights legend Rosa Parks. Digital color portrait of James Brown. Inscribed twice, first on the lower margin in black ballpoint, “My best, I Feel Good, James Brown,” and second to the left in black felt tip to Rosa Parks, “To Mrs. Parks, I’mContinue reading "Portrait of James Brown."

Stowe, Harriet Beecher

The Chimney-Corner.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1888.

Later printing of this classic collection of essays which deals primarily with women’s issues, such as property rights, voting and education in post-Civil War America. Octavo, original publisher’s full cloth. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Trust in the Lord and do good. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford March 1893.” In nearContinue reading "The Chimney-Corner."

Young, Brigham

Brigham Young Signed Utah Southern Railroad Company Check.

Salt Lake City, UT : Utah Southern Railroad Company, 1872.

Rare original Utah Southern Railroad Company uncashed check signed by Brigham Young. Partially printed document signed “Brigham Young” as President and “George Swan” as Secretary, United States Internal Revenue two cents stamp, dated March 27th, 1872. Written to the order of $165.04 from the treasurer of the UCRB. In near fine condition with toning andContinue reading "Brigham Young Signed Utah Southern Railroad Company Check."

Pair of French Bronze Models of Marly Horses.

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Bronze sculpture models of French Marly horses. Two bronze sculptures of rearing horses with their grooms modeled after Guillaume Coustou’s horse statues for the Château de Marly. In fine condition. The pieces measure 12 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.

Védrine, Hubert [Madeleine Albright]

Hubert Védrine French Foreign Policy Collection.

: Fayard; Brookings Institution Press, 1996-2021.

Collection of nine works from the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Hubert Védrine, from the library of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The works include: Les Mondes de Francois Mitterrand [1996], Les Cartes de la France [2000], France in an Age of Globalization [2001], Face a l’Hyoer-Puissance Textes et Discours 1995-2003 [2003], ContinuerContinue reading "Hubert Védrine French Foreign Policy Collection."

Palestine: Blue Book 1932.

Jerusalem : Printing and Stationary Office, 1932.

Original printing of this record of the movement of money in Palestine during the calendar year of 1932. Quarto, original wrappers, rebacked, illustrated with tables. In good condition with rubbing, dampstaining, and a few losses to the extremities, dampstaining, institutional stamps to the title page and rear free endpaper.

Earhart, Amelia

The Fun of It.

New York : Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932.

First edition of Earhart’s account of her childhood, her fascination with aviation, and her life through her 1932 flight across the Atlantic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout, with the original record in the rear pastedown. Boldly signed by Amelia Earhart on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

Lovelock, James

The Vanishing Face of Gaia.

New York : Basic Books, 2009.

First edition of this work by the famed scientist. Octavo, half cloth. Boldly signed by James Lovelock on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pracher Designs.

[Hondius, Jodocus]

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina [Holy Land Map].

Amsterdam : Blaeu, Willem, 1629.

Copper engraved, hand-colored map of one of the most decorative maps of the Holy Land of the 17th century. One page with hand-colored borders, the map depicts the tribes of Israel and the route the Israelites took from Egypt through Sinai into Canaan. In the sea there are three sea monsters, one of which hasContinue reading "Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina [Holy Land Map]."

Flanders, Steven [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] Foreword by Stephen Breyer

Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition of this exploration of the architectural, historical, and civic significance of courthouses. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with photographs throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by contributor Douglas P. Woodlock on the front free endpaper recto, “26 January 2007, To Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Whose path in the law has been responsible for muchContinue reading "Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public."

Churchill, Winston S

Never Give In! The Best of Winston Churchill’s Speeches.

London : Pimlico, 2003.

First edition, third printing of this collection of Sir Winston Churchill’s speeches, personally selected by his grandson Winston S. Churchill, the editor. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Winston S. Churchill on the epigraph page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Schultz, Gus; Paul Tibbets; George Caron; J. Robert Oppenheimer

Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph.

Los Alamos, New Mexico c. 1943-1945.

Inspection mirror used in the construction of the atomic bomb by Gus Schultz, foreman of the drafting room and machine shop at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Schultz was a key member of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s team, earning high praise from Oppenheimer himself. The mirror was essential for use in hard to see areas,Continue reading "Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph."

Allison, Graham [Madeleine K. Albright]

Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe.

New York : Times Books, 2004.

First edition of this informative work on nuclear terrorism and how to prevent it. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine, With great admiration and hope G.” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe."

Friedman, Milton; With the Assistance of Rose Friedman

Capitalism And Freedom.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1962.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear with a laid in signature of Milton Friedman. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.