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Memoirs of William T. Sherman

Sherman, William T

Memoirs of William T. Sherman.

New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1875.

First edition of this memoir from one of the most well regarded generals, “oft-consulted and much-quoted reminiscences … Sherman wrote as he fought; dynamically and bluntly” (Nevins II, 89). Octavo, bound in publishers three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by General Sherman three times: on theContinue reading "Memoirs of William T. Sherman."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-103400
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Boorstin, Daniel [William Safire]

United States Constitution.

Cambridge : Welch, Bigelow, and Company, 1987.

First edition of the Constitution published for the bicentennial of its adoption in 1787. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Daniel Boorstin on the title page, “For Bill and Helene with love from Dan Sept 7, 1987.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter and a closeContinue reading "United States Constitution."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-127627
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Crane, Stephen

The Red Badge of Courage.

New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1895.

First edition, first printing with page [235] advertising the three works of Gilbert Parker’s Best Books, and the last page of advertisements (page 238) ending with The Land of the Sun, by Christian Reid; last gathering, including ads on laid paper. Octavo, original publisher’s tan cloth. In very good condition. From the library of Jean Hersholt, actor andContinue reading "The Red Badge of Courage."

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$7,200.00
Item Number: RRB-127362
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Mead, Margaret

Coming of Age In Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation.

New York : William Morrow & Company, 1928.

First edition of Mead’s pioneering work which, upon publication, established her as the most famous anthropologist in the world. Octavo, bound in full leather, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated. In fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-127605
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[Temple, Henry J.]

The New Whig Guide.

London : W. Wright, 1819.

First edition of this collection of 19th century British political pasquinades. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with with gilt ruling to the spine, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt. From the library of William Safire with his bookplate to the pastedown. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter.Continue reading "The New Whig Guide."

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$275.00
Item Number: RRB-127865
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Sorkin, Andrew Ross

Too Big To Fail.

New York : The Viking Press, 2009.

First edition of Ross Sorkin’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Peter- Could the financial crisis have been avoided? That is the $1.1 trillion question. The price tag of the bailout this time. Andrew Ross Sorkin.” Additionally signed by “Warren E. Buffett”Continue reading "Too Big To Fail."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-127359
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Wecker, Johannes Jacob

Eighteen Books of the Secrets of Art & Nature, Being The Summe and Substance of Naturall Philosophy, Methodically Digested. First designed by John Wecker Dr in Physick, and now much Augmented and Inlarged by Dr. R. Read. A like work never before in the English tongue.

1660 : Printed for Simon Miller at the Starre in St. Pauls Church-yard, London.

First edition in English of Reade’s 17th century adaptation of Johann Jacob Wecker’s De secreti libri xvii [Book of Secrets] of 1582. Folio, bound in three quarter polished calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, woodcut printer’s device to the title, woodcut head and tailpieces and initials, numerous woodcut diagramsContinue reading "Eighteen Books of the Secrets of Art & Nature, Being The Summe and Substance of Naturall Philosophy, Methodically Digested. First designed by John Wecker Dr in Physick, and now much Augmented and Inlarged by Dr. R. Read. A like work never before in the English tongue."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-127083
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[Tucker, Josiah]

A Series of Answers to Certain Popular Objections, Against Separating from the Colonies, and Discarding Them Entirely: Being the Concluding Tract of the Dean of Glocester, on the Subject of American Affairs.

London : Printed by R. Raikes and Sold by T. Cadell, 1776.

First and only edition of this important Revolutionary tract in which Tucker advocates granting the colonies independence. Octavo, bound in paper wrappers. Sabin 97360. In very good condition with restoration to the extremities of the first few leaves.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-127150
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Johnson, Lyndon B. [

Selected Presidential Addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965.

[Washington, D.C.] 1965.

Fine collection of the major addresses of the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, 8 volumes, original wrappers. Laid in is a typed letter on White House letterhead signed by Johnson’s Special Assistant W. Marvin Watson which reads in full: December 10, 1965 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Finn: As historians beginContinue reading "Selected Presidential Addresses of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-127068
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Coello, D. Francisco

Atlas de Esapana y Susus Posesiones de Ultramar: Isla de Cuba Por El Teniente Coronel Captain de Ingenieros D. Francisco Coello. [Atlas of Spain and its Overseas Possessions].

Madrid 1851-1853.

First edition of famed cartographer Francisco Coello’s magnum opus, Atlas of Spain and its Overseas Possessions, containing two large engraved broadside maps of the Island of Cuba. Housed in the publisher’s original small octavo stiff paper boards, the first map displays the Island of Cuba with fine hand-colored borders. The second shows detailed views ofContinue reading "Atlas de Esapana y Susus Posesiones de Ultramar: Isla de Cuba Por El Teniente Coronel Captain de Ingenieros D. Francisco Coello. [Atlas of Spain and its Overseas Possessions]."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-127183
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Giuseppe de Rossi

Giuseppe de Rossi’s Globus Coelest. [Seventeenth Century Italian Celestial Globe].

Rome : Giuseppe de Rossi, [1615].

Rare early seventeenth century Italian celestial globe produced by Roman cartographer Giuseppe de Rossi, the founder the most important and active printing press of 17th century Rome, the Rossi firm. Laid horizontally and mounted on a turned mahogany stand, the celestial globe measures 8 inches in diameter and is comprised of 12 hand-colored engraved goresContinue reading "Giuseppe de Rossi’s Globus Coelest. [Seventeenth Century Italian Celestial Globe]."

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$28,000.00
Item Number: RRB-127575
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Bien, Julius. [Engraver]

Drew’s New Map of the State of Florida.

Jacksonville, Florida : Published by C. Drew, Bookseller & Stationer, 1870.

Rare original lithographic printing of the first map of the state Florida published in Florida. One page, with fine original hand colored borders and counties, showing the progress of the U.S. Surveys, the completed and projected railroads, the different railroad stations and growing railroad towns, the new towns on the rivers and interior and theContinue reading "Drew’s New Map of the State of Florida."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-126972
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Bolivar, Simón

Simón Bolívar Autograph Letter Signed.

1829.

Rare autograph letter signed by ‘El Libertador’, Simón Bolívar as President of Gran Colombia. One page, script in Spanish on both recto and verso. The letter is dated May 13, 1828, and offers the recipient, Colonel José Félix Blanco, Bolívar’s support in his struggle to maintain the security of Barinas (of which was made GovernorContinue reading "Simón Bolívar Autograph Letter Signed."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-126183
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