History, Law, and Politics

Wilkins, William

The Antiquities of Magna Graecia.

Cambridge : Printed at the University Press by Richard Watts for Longman, Hurst, Orme and Rees, 1807.

First edition of this ambitious and influential work on the classical architecture of the Magna Graecia by one of the leading figures of the English Greek Revival movement of the early 19th century. Folio, bound in full green buckram, engraved vignette to the title page, illustrated with 73 full-page engraved plates including 20 aquatint views,Continue reading "The Antiquities of Magna Graecia."

Friedman, Milton

A Theory of the Consumption Function.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 1957.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original  cloth, graphs and charts throughout. Association copy, inscribed by the author to the British economist Lionel Robbins on the front free endpaper, “To Lionel, in place of a work of art Milton.” The recipient, Lionel Robbins, along with J.M. Keynes, was the leading British economist during theContinue reading "A Theory of the Consumption Function."

Roosevelt, Theodore; William Howard Taft; John Muir; John Burroughs; Bernard Baruch et al. [Olga Roosevelt]

Theodore Roosevelt Signed and Inscribed Autograph Quotation Book.

c. 1903.

Olga Roosevelt’s autograph book, lengthily inscribed and signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President of the United States, William Howard Taft as Vice President of the United States and several other famous figures of the era, including naturalists John Muir and John Burroughs and financier Bernard Baruch. Octavo, bound in full vellum with hand painted decorationsContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Signed and Inscribed Autograph Quotation Book."

Wilmot, Alexander

The History of Our Own Times in South Africa.

London : J. C. Juta & Co, 1897-1899.

First edition of Wilmot’s authoritative history of the development of South Africa. Octavo, three volumes, original cloth with gilt titles to the spines. In near fine condition with rubbing to the extremities.

Brown, Dee Alexander. [Harper Lee]

The Bold Cavaliers: Morgan’s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Raiders.

Philadelphia and New York : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1959.

First edition of the author’s Civil War classic. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee on the front free endpaper to close University of Alabama college friend, Charles Weldon Carruth, “To Charles with love, Nelle.” In the fall term of 1945, Lee andContinue reading "The Bold Cavaliers: Morgan’s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Raiders."

Kennedy, Jacqueline; Oleg Cassini

Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive.

1961.

Rare collection of original Oleg Cassini dress designs, sketches, photographs, letters and a gown from Cassini’s personal collection. The collection includes a French magazine page inscribed by Jacqueline Kennedy, “afternoon + Theatre”, a letter typed by Cassini’s secretary Kay McGowan transcribing Kennedy’s instructions to him, an original Cassini Studio pencil sketch, a chart of sixteenContinue reading "Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive."

Fisher, Irving

The Stock Market Crash—And After.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1930.

First edition of Fisher’s important work tracing the causes and the immediate aftermath of the 1929 Stock Market Crash. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publciation on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. Robert W. King with the compliments of Irving Fisher March, 1930.” In near fineContinue reading "The Stock Market Crash—And After."

Antique Post Card Album.

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Antique postcard collection containing dozens of vintage postcards postdated in the early 1900s. From the collection of Dora Sims. Oblong octavo, bound in decorated cloth. The collection includes postcards with scenic views of Cleveland, Yellowstone National Park, Niagara Falls, the Columbia River Highway, and the Mississippi River, In very good condition. A charming collection.

Antique Postcard Collection Album.

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Rare folio containing hundreds of vintage postcards, most postdated between 1907 and 1917. From the collection of Ellen Warren. Folio, original cloth decorated in gilt with raised vignettes to the front panel depicting a snowy landscape and caribou bust, patterned endpapers, containing hundreds of postcards including many Christmas, New Year’s and Easter postcards, family photographContinue reading "Antique Postcard Collection Album."

Perón, Eva

Eva Perón Signed Photograph.

1950.

Rare photographic portrait of the First Lady of Argentina Eva Perón, signed and lengthily inscribed and dated by her in Spanish. Retaining the original mount. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 15.5 inches by 18 inches. In near fine condition.

Doriot, Georges F

The Management of Racial Integration in Business [Special Report to Management].

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1964.

First edition of this work by the father of venture capitalism. Quarto, original half cloth. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable.

Smythe, J.K

American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books.

1858-63.

Rare collection of American Civil War era letters written by American business magnate J. K. Smythe concerning business between Europe and America during the initial years of the war. Quarto bound into two volumes in half-cloth over pebbled boards by Auguste Bellance of Paris, with marbled endpapers and a paper title label with Smythe’s signatureContinue reading "American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books."

Pecora, Ferdinand

Wall Street Under Oath: The Story of Our Modern Money Changers.

New York : Simon and Schuster, Inc, 1939.

First edition of Pecora’s account of his role as chief counsel in the dramatic 1930s Senate hearings on Wall Street’s role in the 1929 Stock Market Crash. Octavo, original blue cloth. Fine in a near dust jacket with light rubbing and a closed tear to the front panel. Rare in the original dust jacket.

James, Bruce

Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, In the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772.

Edinburgh : G.G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790.

First edition of this classic work. Quarto, 5 volumes, bound in half leather, all edges gilt. With 58 engraved plates and 3 folding maps. In near fine condition.

Wolfe, Bertram D

Strange Communists I Have Known.

New York : Stein and Day, 1965.

First edition of the author’s collection of vignettes relaying the stories of ten personal friends involved in the communist movement. Octavo, original half cloth, top edge red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Arnold Krammer inscribed with the regards of the author Bertram Wolfe.” The recipient, Dr. Arnold Krammer,Continue reading "Strange Communists I Have Known."

Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

Bernstein, Peter L

Capital Ideas: The Improbable Origins of Modern Wall Street.

New York : The Free Press, 1992.

First edition of the author’s most well-known work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Peter Bernstein on the front free endpaper. With a signed postcard to the author from Bernstein’s editor laid in. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Michael Langenstein.

Hayek, Friedrich August von [F.A.]

Friedrich August von Hayek Autograph Note Signed.

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Rare autograph note signed by and entirely in the hand of Austrian-British economist Friedrich August von Hayek. One-page lined index card, the note reads, “We cannot admit that all words are equally good. However unfashionable this may be, there is moral progress, also moral decline – and in the last resort we can more beContinue reading "Friedrich August von Hayek Autograph Note Signed."

Roosevelt, Eleanor

India and the Awakening East.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1953.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s account of her travels through the Middle East and India. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

Heilbroner, Robert L

The Worldly Philosophers.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1953.

First edition of this bestselling classic, which has went on to sell more than 4 million copies. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Aline – Who combines all the advantages of a philosophical worldliness and a worldly philosophy. Fondly Bob HeilbronerContinue reading "The Worldly Philosophers."