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Browse rare first edition classics in American, English, world literature, poetry, and plays. View our entire collection of rare literature below, search our inventory with advanced search, or use our sorting tools to find exactly what you’re looking for. Please call with any questions you may have on a specific item or order online today.

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Silverstein, Shel

Falling Up.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1996.

Early printing of this classic poetry collection published by Shel Silverstein. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with drawings by the author throughout. Signed by the author opposite the half-title page, “With love, Shel Silverstein,” with a shoe hanging by its laces on the end of the signature, matching the shoe on the title page. Additionally inscribedContinue reading "Falling Up."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147074

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Bemelmans, Ludwig

Fifi.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1940.

First edition of this children’s story. Thin quarto, original illustrated boards, color illustrations throughout, illustrated endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For Elinor Green Ludwig Bemelmans” with a large charming drawing of the titular ‘Fifi’. The recipient, Elinor Green, was the promotions director at Simon and Schuster in the 1940s,Continue reading "Fifi."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146782

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Ginsberg, Allen

Collected Poems 1947-1980.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988.

First Perennial Library edition of this collection of poems. Octavo, original red wrappers. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author to his cousin Gene Levy and his wife on the title page, “for Ed [sic] & Lorraine Levy from Allen Ginsberg February 22, 1989,” and the opposite blank, “Shalom with thanks for Under The BambooContinue reading "Collected Poems 1947-1980."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146470

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[Disney, Walt]

Walt Disney’s Bambi: Adapted from the Novel by Felix Salten.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1941.

First edition of this storybook version of Disney’s classic. Slim folio, original pictorial paper boards, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small closed tears, bookplate.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-146454

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Dahl, Roald

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1964.

First edition, first issue with the six line colophon on the last page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147116

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White, E.B.; Illustrated by Garth Williams

Stuart Little.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1945.

First edition, first printing, with code “I-U” on copyright page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbledContinue reading "Stuart Little."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-147118

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Tyler, Anne

Breathing Lessons.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania : The Franklin Library, 1988.

Signed limited first edition of this Pulitzer prize-winning novel, privately printed exclusively for members of The Signed First Edition Society. Octavo, Smyth-sewn and bound in full top-grain leather specially processed for fine books by the Cromwell Leather Company with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised bands, gilt decoration toContinue reading "Breathing Lessons."

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-147060

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Zafon, Carlos Ruiz

The Prince of Mist.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2010.

Signed limited first edition of the author’s first young-adult novel. Octavo, original pictorial boards. One of 250 numbered copies signed by Carlos Ruiz Zafon on the title page, this is number 7. In fine condition. Cover illustration by Neal Murren. Housed in the original pictorial slipcase which is in fine condition. Translated by Lucia Graves.

$225.00

Item Number: RRB-145037

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Zafon, Carlos Ruiz

The Prisoner of Heaven.

Burton : Subterranean Press, 2014.

Signed limited edition of the third book in the ‘Cemetery of Forgotten Books’ series. Octavo, original cloth. One of 500 numbered and 26 lettered copies signed by Carlos Ruiz Zafon on the limitation page, this is number 381. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Dust jacket illustration and interior illustrations by Vincent Chong. Translated byContinue reading "The Prisoner of Heaven."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145036

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Updike, John

Rabbit At Rest.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania : The Franklin Library, 1990.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, privately printed exclusively for members of The Signed First Edition Society. Octavo, Smyth-sewn and bound in full top-grain leather specially processed for fine books by the Cromwell Leather Company with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised bands, gilt decoration to theContinue reading "Rabbit At Rest."

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-147057

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Boccaccio, Giovanni

Il Corbaccio. [The Crow].

Paris : Federigo Morello, 1569.

Rare sixteenth century edition of this literary work in the original Italian. Duodecimo, original full vellum. In near fine condition with light splitting to the front interior hinge.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146435

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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 near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes. An exceptional example.

$800.00

Item Number: RRB-146204

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Bussard, Paul

The Sacrifice.

Saint Paul : The Leaflet Missal, 1939.

First edition of this liturgical work. Octavo, original wrappers. In good condition. Rare.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147011

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Houdini, Harry

The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.

New York : The Publishers Printing Co, 1908.

First edition of this work by Houdini regarding his one-time idol. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Houdini, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Harry Houdini on the front free endpaper. Bookplate to the front pastedown, in near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$3,250.00

Item Number: RRB-99655

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Milne, A.A

Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts.

London and New York : Samuel French, 1921-1926.

Collection of ten of A.A. Milne’s plays, each signed my him, including several first editions. Octavo, original wrappers, the collection includes: First French’s Acting edition of ‘Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts’ (London: Samuel French, 1921, illustrated with a photograph and floor plan of the set design and an electric floor planContinue reading "Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145304

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Gaines, Ernest J

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

New York : The Dial Press, 1971.

First edition of this classic novel, which depicts the struggles of African Americans as seen through the eyes of the narrator, a woman named Jane Pittman. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Dear Dale and Diane: I heard about you fromContinue reading "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147102

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King, Stephen

The Dead Zone.

New York : The Viking Press, 1979.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1983 thriller film directed by David Cronenberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by One + One Studio.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147101

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le Carre, John

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.

First edition of the le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning to the spine. An exceptional example.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146385

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Milne, A.A.; Illustrated by Ernest Shepard

The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1924-1928.

First editions, first issues of each work in Milne’s wonderful Pooh quartet, with only When We Were Very Young being a first issue. Octavo, four volumes, original publisher’s gilt-decorated pictorial cloth, top edge gilt, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with decorations by Ernest Shepard. When We Were Very Young is a first issue with page ix unnumbered,Continue reading "The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146840

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Salter, James

Dusk and Other Stories

San Francisco : North Point Press, 1988.

First edition of this collection of stories by the award-winning author. Octavo, original boards. Signed by James Salter on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by David Bullen.

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-146394

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Butler, Octavia E

Imago.

New York : Warner Books, 1989.

First edition of the gripping climax to Butler’s acclaimed Xenogenesis trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Puckey. Cover illustration by Wayne Barlowe.

$80.00

Item Number: RRB-144356

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Eco, Umberto

The Name of the Rose.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1980.

First edition of one of the best-selling books of all-time, basis for the film starring Sean Connery. Octavo, original cloth. Translated from the Italian by William Weaver. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “to Ken & Dee Gros Louis, friendly, by Umberto Ecco Bloomington June 10, ’83.” The recipients, KennethContinue reading "The Name of the Rose."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146943

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le CARRÉ, John

John le Carré Autograph Letter Signed.

Cornwall 2006.

Autograph letter signed by British author John le Carré. Quarto, two pages on John le Carré’s personal stationary, the letter reads in full, “Dear Stacy, Thanks for your letter. Mine will be short as I am correcting galley (first printed sheets) of my new novel ‘The Mission Song’ out next September, & I’m just backContinue reading "John le Carré Autograph Letter Signed."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-146942

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Coleridge, Samuel Taylor; Introduction and Notes by T. Ashe

The Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

London : George Bell and Sons, 1885.

The Aldine edition of Coleridge’s poetical works, including The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Duodecimo, two volumes bound in three quarter calf over gilt boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, illustrated with engraved frontispieces, head-pieces, and initials. In very good condition.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146831

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