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Voltaire. [Arouet, François-Marie]

L’Ingénu: Histoire Veritable Tiree Des Manuscrits Du Pere Quesnel 1767.

Paris : Librairie d'Amateurs, n.d.

The Libraire d’Amateurs edition of Voltaire’s satirical novella. Quarto, bound in three quarter crushed morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, ribbon bound in, top edge gilt, with 46 monochrome plates by Umberto Brunelleschi. In fine condition. Housed in a customContinue reading "L’Ingénu: Histoire Veritable Tiree Des Manuscrits Du Pere Quesnel 1767."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-137212

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Flaubert, Gustave

Oeuvres Completes Illustrees de Gustave Flaubert.

Paris : Librairie de France, 1922-1924.

The Edition du Centenaire of the complete illustrated works of Gustave Flaubert. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, original wrappers bound in, illustrated by Andre Favory, Georges Dufrenoy, Bernard Naudin, and Pierre Girieud.Continue reading "Oeuvres Completes Illustrees de Gustave Flaubert."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-137205

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Warhol, Andy

a: A novel by Andy Warhol.

New York : Grove Press, Inc, 1968.

First edition of Warhol’s first novel, an experimental collection of four word-for-word transcriptions of tapes recorded by Warhol and Ondine between 1965 and 1967. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-137201

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Eliot, T.S

The Cocktail Party.

London : Faber and Faber Ltd, 1950.

First edition of the most popular of Eliot’s seven plays published during his lifetime. First issue with “here” for “her” on page 29, line 1. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with an archival tape repair to the front panel. Small bookplate and ownership inscription. Housed in a custom clamshellContinue reading "The Cocktail Party."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-137195

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Jerrold, Blanchard. [George Cruikshank]

The Life of George Cruikshank. In Two Epochs.

London : Chatto and Windus, 1882.

First edition of the definitive biography of famed illustrator and satirist George Cruikshank. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, allContinue reading "The Life of George Cruikshank. In Two Epochs."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137182

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[Cruikshank, George; William Thackeray; Albert Smith; Gilbert A. Beckett; The Brothers Mayhew]

The Comic Almanack: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities.

London : John Camden Hotten, 1835-1853.

First editions of the first and second series of The Comic Almanack; illustrated by George Cruikshank. Octavo, four volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards by Root & Son, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in, with manyContinue reading "The Comic Almanack: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-137167

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Williams, William Carlos

The Autobiography of William Carlos Williams.

New York : Random House, 1951.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Robert H. Fuller wishing him luck William Carlos Williams 10/19/51.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-136387

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Plimpton, George [Jack Nicklaus]

The Bogey Man.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968.

First edition of Plimpton’s classic work on golf. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “For Great Max another wild effusion- George.” The recipient was Max Steele, who along with Plimpton started The Paris Review. Additionally inscribed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus on the front free endpaper to the same recipient, Max Steele.Continue reading "The Bogey Man."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136489

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Irving, John

The World According to Garp.

New York : E.P. Dutton, 1978.

First edition of Irving’s fourth and breakthrough novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by John Irving in a contemporary hand on the half-title page, Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, small name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Leo Manso. An exceptional example.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-136457

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Stevenson, Robert Louis

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson [Including Treasure Island; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Kidnapped].

Various : Various Publishers, 1878-1926.

An extensive collection of forty-nine works by Robert Louis Stevenson, publishing date 1878-1926 to include the Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, Sidney Colvin, Methuen 1899 and The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson by Graham Balfour 1901. 2 vols. Stevenson’s Baby Book, John Howell, San Francisco 1922. Cummy’s Diary, A Diary kept by Robert Louis Stevenson’sContinue reading "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson [Including Treasure Island; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Kidnapped]."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136463

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McCann, Colum

Let the Great World Spin: A Novel.

New York : Random House, 2009.

First edition of the author’s classic work, winner of the National Book Award. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Colum McCann on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robbin Schiff and Anna Bauer. Jacket drawing by Matteo Pericoli.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-136771

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Le Carre, John. [David Cornwell]

The Karla Trilogy: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1980.

First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of Smiley’s People, “For Victor Ross with best wishes from John Le Carre – & with fraternal greetings! Hampstead 11 April 80.” Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy isContinue reading "The Karla Trilogy: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-137034

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Puzo, Mario [Marlon Brando]

The Godfather.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1969.

First edition of Puzo’s definitive novel of the Mafia underworld, signed by him and legendary Academy Award-winning actor Marlon Brando. Octavo, original half black cloth. Boldly signed by both Mario Puzo and Marlon Brando on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by S. Neil Fujita. Housed in aContinue reading "The Godfather."

$50,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136975

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Martin, George R.R

A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows; A Dance with Dragons.

London : Harper Collins, 1996-2011.

First British editions of each volume in George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed Game of Thrones series. Octavo, 5 volumes, original cloth. Each volume is fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket artwork by Jim Burns and Larry Rostant.

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-135214

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Garcia Marquez, Gabriel

One Hundred Years of Solitude.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1970.

First American edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original green cloth. Boldly signed by Gabriel Garcia Marquez on the dedication page and additionally lengthily signed by the translator on the title page as follows, “They were so close to each other that they preferred death to separation Gregory Rabassa. Near fine in a nearContinue reading "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-136198

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Fagles, Robert

The Iliad, Book III: Helen Reviews the Champions. [With] The Iliad, Book XVIII: The Shield of Achilles.

: Grand Street Publications, Inc, .

Two rare Grand Street Publications separate printings of Books III and XVIII of Robert Fagles’ renowned translation of Homer’s Iliad. Octavo, two volumes. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front panel of Book XVIII, “Charles and Brenda – Wonderful to have you back in Princeton with us – Love, Bob.” The recipient, Charles Tomlinson,Continue reading "The Iliad, Book III: Helen Reviews the Champions. [With] The Iliad, Book XVIII: The Shield of Achilles."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-137120

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Eliot, George

Daniel Deronda.

Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons, 1876.

First edition in the publisher’s cloth of Eliot’s final and most controversial work, which essentially predicts the foundation of Israel. Octavo, eight volumes in the rare original publisher’s cloth, with the half-titles and errata slip to vol. 3. In good condition, stamps. Exceedingly rare in the publisher’s cloth issue with only one other example tracedContinue reading "Daniel Deronda."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-137114

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O'Brien, Tim

Going After Cacciato.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1978.

First edition of the author’s National Book Award-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Tim O’Brien on title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by M.S. Chiang. An exceptional example.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-136969

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Irving, John

Until I Find You.

New York : Random House, 2005.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Dana and Cheryl with my admiration and affection John Irving.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Royce M. Becker. Author photograph by Jane Sobel Klonsky. Tattoo art by Henk Schiffmacher.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-136964

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Le Carre, John

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1971.

First edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-136318

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Nabokov, Vladimir

Lolita.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1955.

First edition, early impression of Nabokov’s lyrical masterwork. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Vladimir Nabokov on the half-title page with an additional drawing of a butterfly. An accomplished lepidopterist, Nabokov only included butterfly drawings in books presented to those especially important to him. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Author photographContinue reading "Lolita."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-137049

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First edition of the fourth book in the Patternist series

Butler, Octavia E

Wild Seed.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1980.

First edition of the fourth book in the Patternist series. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Octavia E. Butler on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by John Cayea. Jacket Typography by Dennis McClellan. An exceptional example.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-127822

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Irving, John

A Widow for One Year.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.

First Canadian edition of Irving’s powerful ninth novel. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by John Irving in a contemporary signature on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner. Book design by Victoria Wong.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-133537

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Bemelmans, Ludwig

Madeline In London.

New York : The Viking Press, 1961.

First edition of the final book in the Madeline series published in Bemelmans lifetime. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Ludwig Bemelmans on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and in this condition.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-136987

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