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The Master of Ballantrae

Stevenson, Robert Louis

The Master of Ballantrae.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1965.

The Heritage Press edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark historical romance. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, illustarted with color lithographs. In fine condition. Introduction by G.B. Stern. Illustrated by Lynd Ward. Ward was a pioneeringContinue reading "The Master of Ballantrae."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-148794
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

London : Bloomsbury, 1997.

First paperback edition of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. First printing with “First published in Great Britain in 1997”, the full number line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”, “Joanne Rowling” for “J.K.Continue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149750
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Dickens, Charles

Master Humphrey’s Clock.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1840-1841.

First edition of this classic collection of short stories. Royal octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full calf by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple ruled in gilt to the front and rear panel, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt turn-ins and innerContinue reading "Master Humphrey’s Clock."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148213
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PickWick Papers

Dickens, Charles

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1837.

First edition in book form of Dickens’ first novel and one of his greatest works. Octavo, bound in full twentieth-century olive morocco with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, elaborate gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers. Forty-three engraved platesContinue reading "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148735
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The Anatomical Exercises of Dr. William Harvey

Montaigne, Michel de. Translated by John Florio

Montaigne’s Essays.

London : The Nonesuch Press, 1931.

The Nonesuch Press limited edition of John Florio’s translation of the Essays of Montaigne. Octavo, two volumes, bound in full contemporary russet morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, morocco spine label, green morocco inlays within gilt frames to the front panels, top edges gilt. One of only 1375Continue reading "Montaigne’s Essays."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-148789
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Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Russell, Bertrand

Philosophy.

W.W. Norton & Company : London, 1927.

First edition of this classic work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Bertrand Russell on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine third printing dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

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$5,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150159
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Framed black-and-white photograph of two men standing side by side

Doyle, Arthur Conan; Craigie Aitchison [Lawyer]; [Oscar Slater]

Arthur Conan Doyle Signed Photograph.

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Exceptional vintage photograph of the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Black and white matte-finish vintage full-length photograph of Arthur Conan Doyle standing beside top criminal lawyer Craigie Aitchison outside of the Edinburgh High Court in 1928. Inscribed by Doyle below the photograph on the original presentation mount in black ink, “Arthur ConanContinue reading "Arthur Conan Doyle Signed Photograph."

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$16,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148740
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John Donne

Donne, John

John Donne, Dean of St. Paul’s: Complete Poetry and Selected Prose.

London : The Nonesuch Press, 1972.

The Nonesuch Press edition of this collection of poetry and prose from prominent English poet and preacher John Donne. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette. In near fine condition. Edited by John Hayward.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-148781
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Seabrook, William B

Jungle Ways.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1931.

Signed limited first edition of occultist and cannibal William Buehler Seabrook’s account of his travels along the Ivory Coast and through West Africa where he witnessed witchcraft, cannibalism and human sacrifice. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 315 extra-illustrated numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page of which 274Continue reading "Jungle Ways."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-124947
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The Iliad Homer

Homer; TRANSLATED BY ALEXANDER POPE

The Iliad.

London : The Nonesuch Press, 1931.

The Nonesuch Press limited edition of Alexander Pope’s monumental translation of Homer’s Iliad. Royal octavo, bound in full russet morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, with engraved ornaments. One of 1,450 numberedContinue reading "The Iliad."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-148778
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Carrie by Stephen King

King, Stephen

Carrie.

Garden City, New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1974.

First edition of the novel that launched King’s career, with ‘First Edition’ stated on the copyright page and ‘P6’ in the gutter of page 199. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the second endpaper in the month of publication, “For Burt Hatten – the first real thinker I encounteredContinue reading "Carrie."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149230
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To a Mockingbird

Lee, Harper

To Kill A Mockingbird.

Philadelphia & New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

First edition with the review slip of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century which had an initial first printing of 5,000 copies and went on to earn Harper Lee the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publicationContinue reading "To Kill A Mockingbird."

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$55,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148867
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Thompson, Hunter S.; Illustrations by Ralph Steadman

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream.

New York : Random House, 1971.

First edition of Thompson’s classic second book. Octavo, original bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated, silver titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, silver ruling to the front and rear panels, silver inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges silver. In fine condition.Continue reading "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150175
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Handwritten letter on lined paper

Dahl, Roald

Roald Dahl Autograph Letter Signed.

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Autograph letter signed by the great children’s storyteller Roald Dahl. One page, handwritten letter to American writer and Playboy editor Ray Russell, responding to an inquiry soliciting contributions. The letter reads in full, “Oct. 14th Dear Mr. Russell Sorry not to have answered your letter before, but I’ve been away in England. I’ve told myContinue reading "Roald Dahl Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-148769
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Where the Boys are

Swarthout, Glendon; [Connie Francis and Dolores Hart]

Where the Boys Are.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition of the author’s classic novel, the basis for the 1960 comedy film of the same name which popularized the ‘spring break’ pilgrimage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Octavo, original pictorial half-cloth. Boldly signed by actresses Connie Francis, “All the best! Connie Francis,” and Dolores Hart, “Blessings Mother Dolores Hart SB.” Connie Francis, one ofContinue reading "Where the Boys Are."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-148701
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Collection of Madeleine L’Engle’s Time Quintet books

L'Engle, Madeleine

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind In The Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1962-1989.

First editions of each volume in the author’s iconic and genre-defining Wrinkle in Time quintet, including one of the most celebrated Newbery Award-winning novels of all time. Octavo, five volumes, original publisher’s full and half cloth. A Wrinkle in Time is boldly signed by Madeleine L’Engle in a contemporary hand on the title page andContinue reading "The Wrinkle in Time Quintet: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind In The Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time."

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$35,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147616
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