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Pygmalion and Candida

Shaw, George Bernard; Clarke Hutton [Illustrator]

Pygmalion and Candida.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1974.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of two of George Bernard Shaw’s classic plays. Quarto, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by illustrator Clarke Hutton on the colophon page atContinue reading "Pygmalion and Candida."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-148812

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Far From Madding Crowd

Hardy, Thomas; Agnes Miller Parker [Illustrator]

Far From The Madding Crowd.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1958.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Thomas Hardy’s fourth published novel. Octavo, bound in three-quarters modern morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated with black and white wood engravings. Boldly signed by illustrator Agnes MillerContinue reading "Far From The Madding Crowd."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148807

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The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Wilder, Thornton

The Bridge of San Luis Rey.

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1929.

First British illustrated edition of the author’s masterpiece and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Morrell with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, pictorial front panel in gilt with gilt title, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece,Continue reading "The Bridge of San Luis Rey."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-148805

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Wilder, Thornton

The Angel That Troubled the Waters and Other Plays.

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1928.

Signed limited edition of this collection of three-minute plays by American playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder. Imperial octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt ruling to the front panel, top edge gilt, original silk ribbon laid-in, color frontispiece of a scene from the title play tipped in. One of two-hundred andContinue reading "The Angel That Troubled the Waters and Other Plays."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-145425

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Tono Bungay

Wells, H.G

Tono-Bungay.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1960.

The Heritage Press edition of H.G. Wells semi-autobiographical novel. 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, title page vignette, with color illustrations throughout. In fine condition. Introduction by Norman H. Strouse. Illustrated by Lynton Lamb.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-148804

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Droll Stories: Thirty Tails

Balzac, Honoré de

Droll Stories: Thirty Tales By Honoré de Balzac.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1939.

The Heritage Press edition of collection of satirical tales. 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, with black and white illustrations. In fine condition. Translated into modern English by Jacques Le Clercq. Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-148802

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Flowers for Algernon

Keyes, Daniel

Flowers for Algernon.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc, 1966.

First edition of the author’s Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel, basis for the Oscar award-winning movie adaptation Charly. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page, who has transcribed the opening paragraph as follows, “My name is Charlie Gordon I werk at Donners bakery store – Daniel Keyes.” Additionally signed again byContinue reading "Flowers for Algernon."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150215

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Il Decameron

Boccaccio, Giovanni

Il Decameron Di Messer Giovanni Boccacci, Tratto dall’ ottimo Testo scritto Da Francesco D’Amaretto Mannelli Sull’Originale Dell’Autor.

1813 : Vitarelli, Venezia.

Finely bound 19th century Venetian printing of Boccaccio’s masterpiece. 12mo, five volumes bound in full straight grain morocco with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, ribbons bound in,Continue reading "Il Decameron Di Messer Giovanni Boccacci, Tratto dall’ ottimo Testo scritto Da Francesco D’Amaretto Mannelli Sull’Originale Dell’Autor."

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149651

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No Hiding Place

Seabrook, William

No Hiding Place.

Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1942.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Kate Bilott ‘The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of destruction.’ Willie Seabrook.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-150205

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The Most Powerful American Model

Wright, Richard

Native Son.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1940.

First edition with “A – P” on the copyright page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes to Arnold Kohen, Richard Wright, 3/5/40.” Very good in a very good second issue price-clipped dust jacket, second issue binding.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150188

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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."

$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."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149750

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Red Book Cover

Verne, Jules [Walter Cunningham; Frank Borman; Charlie Duke; Dee O'Hara; Gerry Griffin]

From the Earth to the Moon: Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes: and a Trip Round It.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1906.

Later edition of Verne’s classic novel. Octavo, original publisher’s orange cloth decorated in gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece, illustrated with twelve black-and-white plates inserted throughout. Boldly signed on the half-title page and facing page in black felt tip by three Apollo astronauts and two members of the support staff: “Frank Borman Apollo 8 CDR”; “Dee O’Hara AstronautContinue reading "From the Earth to the Moon: Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes: and a Trip Round It."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148759

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Signed Edition

Groom, Winston [Tom Hanks]

Forrest Gump.

Norwalk, CT : The Easton Press, 2002.

Signed limited first edition of this modern classic, basis for one of the most iconic films of the twentieth century, starring Tom Hanks. Octavo, elaborately bound in full leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, all edges gilt, watered silk moire endpapers, silk bookmark. Boldly signed by Winston Groom andContinue reading "Forrest Gump."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150200

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Sun in Capricorn

Basso, Hamilton [Norman Maclean]

Sun in Capricorn.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1942.

First edition of Basso’s classic Southern novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Norman MaClean – Who can probably find in some of the details – with best wishes of Hamilton Basso Oct. 25, 1942.” The recipient, fellow American author NormanContinue reading "Sun in Capricorn."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-132988

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Frank Darabont [William Goldman] [Stephen King]

The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1996.

First edition of the shooting script of one of the greatest films in history. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed to William Goldman, “4-30-96 For Bill, From a student to the master, a small token of my very great esteem. With affection and warmest regards. Frank Darabont P.S. thanks for helping me out withContinue reading "The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-144749

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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."

$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."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148735

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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.

$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."

$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.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-148781

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Cigar Aficionados

Shanken, Marvin R

Cigar Aficionado’s Pocket Guide.

New York : M. Shanken Communications, 1997.

First edition of this work by the legendary Marvin Shanken. Small octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Marvin R. Shanken on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ellen Diamant.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150197

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Schulberg, Budd and Elia Kazan

On the Waterfront Final Shooting Script

Hollywood and New York : Samuel French, 1980.

Signed limited first edition of this classic Academy Award–winning screenplay, one of only 300 copies, this is number 82. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by Budd Schulberg and Elia Kazan. In near fine condition.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-135323

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Framed black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair

Vonnegut, Kurt [David Hayman]

Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph.

1974.

Rare original photograph of award-winning author Kurt Vonnegut. Black and white photograph of Vonnegut smiling with a cigarette in hand. Inscribed below the portrait in the margin, “Love to David and Loni – Dec. 27, 1974 Kurt Vonnegut Jr. *” The recipient, David Hayman, was a professor of English and Comparative Literature at the UniversityContinue reading "Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148737

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