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de Beauvoir, Simone

The Mandarins.

Cleveland and New York : The World Publishing Company, 1956.

Signed limited edition and first English edition of the novel for which de Beauvoir won the Prix Goncourt, awarded to the best and most imaginative prose work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Simone de Beauvoir. Fine in a near fine dust original glassine jacket in the original slipcase. Translated from the French by LeonardContinue reading "The Mandarins."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-137901

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Krauss, Ruth; Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

I Want To Paint My Bathroom Blue.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, .

First edition of the re-issue of this early illustrated work by Maurice Sendak. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Maurice Sendak on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-137488

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Frost, Robert

A Way Out: A One Act Play.

New York : The Harbor Press, 1929.

Signed limited edition and first separate edition of this one act play by Frost. Octavo, original half cloth. One of four hundred and eighty-five numbered copies signed by Robert Frost at the conclusion of the preface. In fine condition.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-137808

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Churchill, Winston S

Ian Hamilton’s March.

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

First edition of Churchill’s 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, folding map in color and 4 pages of advertisements for Churchill’s worksContinue reading "Ian Hamilton’s March."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-129329

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Marx, Groucho

The Groucho Phile.

Indianapolis : Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1976.

First edition of this work by the legendary comedian. Quarto, original boards. Association copy, inscribed twice by the author on the dedication page and again on page 364, “To Sally from Goucho?” On page 364 Groucho writes in his hand, “There’s a picture of a pretty girl from an old friend Groucho?” In the captionContinue reading "The Groucho Phile."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137602

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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen and Unwin, 1954-55.

First editions, first states of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original red cloth, folding map in the rear of each volume. Near fine in excellent dust jackets with light rubbing and wear. An exceptional set.

$55,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136748

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Sartre, Jean-Paul

Le Mur. [The Wall].

Paris : Gallimard, 1939.

Limited edition of Sartre’s 1939 short story collection, containing one of his greatest existentialist works of fiction, The Wall. Octavo, original boards. One of 1,000 numbered copies, this is number 910. In near fine condition.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-137275

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Ellis, George Agar

The True History of the State Prisoner, Commonly Called The Iron Mask, Extracted from Documents in the French Archives.

London : John Murray, 1826.

First edition of this early account of the French legend, later retold by Alexandre Dumas in The Man in the Iron Mask. Octavo, bound in three quarter contemporary straight grain morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, all edges marbled. In very good condition. An attractive 19th century binding.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-137292

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Camus, Albert

L’Homme Révolté. [The Rebel].

Paris : Gallimard, 1951.

First edition, review copy (marked “S.P.” on title-page and lower wrappers) of one of Camus’ most notable works. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “A Yvon Belaval en souvenir des Portiques d’Alger, amicalement Albert Camus.” The recipient, French philosopher and literary scholar Yvon Belaval, was aContinue reading "L’Homme Révolté. [The Rebel]."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-137305

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Greene, Graham

Getting To Know The General: The Story of Involvement.

London : William Bodley, 1984.

First edition of this work by the author of The Heart of the Matter. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Tucker with love from Graham.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Bernard Diederich. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-137597

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Gladwell, Malcolm

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2000.

First edition, early printing of Gladwell’s debut work which seeks to explain and describe the “mysterious” sociological changes that mark everyday life. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Susan, enjoy! Malcolm Gladwell.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-137489

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Greene, Graham

The Honorary Consul.

London : The Bodley Head Ltd, 1973.

First edition of one of Greene’s own favorite works. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Philip with love, from Graham.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Michael Harvey.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137548

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Waller, Robert James

A Thousand Country Roads.

Alpine & Houston : John M. Hardy Publishing, 2002.

Signed limited edition of the sequel to The Bridges of Madison County. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Robert James Waller. Fine in a fine slipcase.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-136512

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Dickens, Charles

Dombey and Son.

London : Bradbury and Evans, 1848.

First edition in of Dickens’ novel of “Pride,” with 40 etchings by Hablôt Knight Browne (“Phiz”). Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. With 40 engraved plates including frontispiece and engraved title by H. K. Browne. In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-136227

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Fitzgerald, Zelda

Save Me The Waltz.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932.

First edition of Zelda Fitzgerald’s only novel, a semi-autobiographical account of her life and marriage to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Octavo, original cloth. Laid in is a card with an original gouache painting of a flower painted by Fitzgerald and signed by her with her initials, “Z S.F.” Zelda began painting while on holiday in RomeContinue reading "Save Me The Waltz."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137264

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Tarkington, Booth

Monsieur Beaucaire.

New York : McClure, Philips, 1900.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s second novel, basis for the classic 1946 film starring Bob Hope. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “And live men are just names! said M. Beaucaire.” Booth Tarkington. For Miss Carmel Myers.” In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise box.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-137803

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Phillpotts, Eden [Whitaker Wright]

Children of the Mist: A Novel.

London : A. D. Innes & Company, 1898.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by famed English swindler Whitaker Wright on the front free endpaper, “Clara Hubbard from Mr. Whitaker Wright Lea park Mitford Surrey.” Whitaker Wright was regarded as a financial wizard atContinue reading "Children of the Mist: A Novel."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-137170

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Kerr, Judith

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.

New York : Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1972.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by the author. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-137100

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Emerson, Ralph Waldo

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Autograph Centenary Edition.

Cambridge : Printed at the Riverside Press, 1903.

The Autograph Centenary edition of Emerson’s complete works with an autograph manuscript in his hand and with his notations tipped in. One of six hundred copies additionally signed by the publisher, this is number 576. Octavo, 12 volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments withinContinue reading "The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Autograph Centenary Edition."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-137099

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Harte, Bret

Poems.

Boston : Fields, Osgood, & Co, 1871.

First edition, first issue with the publisher’s monogram on title-page and foot of spine, and the error “S.T.K.” for “T.S.K.” in the caption on page 136. BAL 7253. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, brown endpapers. In very good condition with a closed tear to the crown of the spine. Bookplates. HousedContinue reading "Poems."

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-137304

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Tarkington, Booth

The Magnificent Ambersons.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1918.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, basis for the classic Orson Wells film often regarded as among the greatest films of all time. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is the second state variant dust jacket, with light restoration. The first issue dust jacket is virtually unobtainable.Continue reading "The Magnificent Ambersons."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137811

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Heaven's My Destination

Wilder, Thornton

Heaven’s My Destination.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1935.

First edition of this comedic novel about a modern-day Don Quixote. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Thornton Wilder on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Haberstock. An exceptional example.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-43869

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Scott, John

The Poetical Works of John Scott Esq.

London : Printed for J. Buckland, 1782.

First edition of John Scott’s collected poems. Octavo, bound in full mottled calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with 14 engravings including 2 by William Blake, engraved frontispiece and pictorial title page, rebacked. In very goodContinue reading "The Poetical Works of John Scott Esq."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-137227

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Conan Doyle, Arthur

The Adventures of Gerard.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1903.

First edition of the second book of Conan Doyle’s Brigadier Gerard stories. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth decorated in gilt, illustrated by W. B. Wollen. In near fine condition. A very nice example.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-137265

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