Philosophy

Deming, W. Edwards

Out of the Crisis.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 1986.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece portrait of W. Edwards Demings. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “My best greetings to Mr. Clint Jones W. Edwards Deming 7 May 1990.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Shaw, George Bernard

The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism.

London : Constable, 1928.

First edition, first issue, with “were” for “was” on p.442, line 5 of “the world’s most important book since the Bible” (Ramsay MacDonald). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Elzabeth Robins from G. Bernard Shaw.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by EricContinue reading "The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism."

Bacon, Francis

The Essayes or Counsels Civill and Morall of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St Alban.

London : Cresset Press/ Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press, 1928.

The Shakespeare Head Press limited edition of this collection of Francis Bacon’s reflective writings. Folio, printed on Batchelor’s Kelmscott hand-made paper, bound in the original publisher’s full vellum by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the front panel and spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. One of 250 numbered copies,Continue reading "The Essayes or Counsels Civill and Morall of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St Alban."

Maxwell, John C. Foreword by Zig Ziglar

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You.

Nashville : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1998.

First edition of this foundational text on leadership principles. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by John Maxwell on a bookplate to the front free end paper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Machiavel, Nicolas. [Niccolo Machiavelli]

The Works of the Famous Nicolas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of Florence: The History of Florence; The Prince; The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel; The Art of War In Seven Books.

London : John Starkey at the Miter in Fleetstreet, near Temple-Bar, 1675.

First edition in English of the most important writings of Niccolo Machiavelli, widely considered the foundation of the modern study of politics. Includes The History of Florence, The Prince, Discourses on Livy, and The Art of War. Folio bound in three quarter modern calf over marbled boards with gilt-lettered morocco spine label, modern endpapers butContinue reading "The Works of the Famous Nicolas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of Florence: The History of Florence; The Prince; The Discourses of Nicholas Machiavel; The Art of War In Seven Books."

Williams, Joan C [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Reshaping the Work-Family Debate: Why Men and Class Matter.

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2010.

First edition of this analysis of the American work-family conflict. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Justice Ginsburg, with admiration and thanks for your work. Joan Williams, Sept. 2011.” American lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court ofContinue reading "Reshaping the Work-Family Debate: Why Men and Class Matter."

Schedel, Hartmann

Liber Chronicarum [Nuremberg Chronicles].

Nuremberg : Anton Koberger, 1493.

First edition of the most fully realized illustrated book of the fifteenth century and one of the most impressive volumes ever published. Imperial folio, bound in three quarter calf with five raised bands to the spine, morocco title labels lettered in gilt to the spine and front panel, copiously illustrated with 1,809 splendid woodcuts by WohlgemuthContinue reading "Liber Chronicarum [Nuremberg Chronicles]."

Keen, Sam

Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man.

New York : Bantam Books, 1992.

First trade paperback edition of this seminal work that challenges traditional conceptions of masculinity. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Christin and Paul Sarbanes Sam Keen.” In fine condition. Jacket illustration by Kuso Sano.

Lerner, Gerda [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Feminist Thought of Sarah Grimké.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.

First edition of this scholarly compilation of Sarah Grimké’s pioneering feminist writings. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Jane Sherron De Hart on the half-title page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Ruth, Gerda would be so pleased to know what good companions you and Sarah have long been – three great feminists thatContinue reading "The Feminist Thought of Sarah Grimké."

Kierkegaard, Søren. Translated by A. S. Aldworth & W. S. Ferrie

Consider The Lilies: Being the Second part of “Edifying Discourses in a Different Vein”, published in 1847 at Copenhagen, by S. Kierkegaard.

London : The C. W. Daniel Company, Ltd, 1940.

First English edition of the elaboration and conclusion of Kierkegaard’s important existential discourses of 1847. Octavo, original cloth. Translated from the Danish by A. S. Aldworth & W. S. Ferrie. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Library stamp to the title page from the College of S. Barnabas, name to the frontContinue reading "Consider The Lilies: Being the Second part of “Edifying Discourses in a Different Vein”, published in 1847 at Copenhagen, by S. Kierkegaard."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Small octavo, bound in full leather, parchment manuscript in black and red ink, illustrated with full-page hand-painted miniatures. Some writings and aged hand-stitched repairs throughout. Housed in the original leather chemise case with leather carrying handle,

Keen, Sam

Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man.

New York : Bantam Books, 1991.

First edition of this seminal work that challenges traditional conceptions of masculinity. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Ron Loan Sam Keen.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Kuso Sano.

Frankl, Viktor E

Ein Psycholog erlebt das Konzentrationslager [Man’s Search For Meaning].

Vienna : Verlag Jugend und Volk, 1946.

True first edition of Frankl’s classic work, which was later titled Man’s Search For Meaning. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “Für Frau Grete Krotschak in herzlicher Freundschaft V. E. Frankl 6/9/46.” Which translates, “For Ms. Grete Krotschak in cordial friendship V. E.Continue reading "Ein Psycholog erlebt das Konzentrationslager [Man’s Search For Meaning]."

Arendt, Hannah

The Works of Hannah Arendt. Including [The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition, Between Past and Future, On Revolution, Eichmann in Jerusalem, Men In Dark Times, On Revolution].

New York .

First editions of the works of Hannah Arendt. Octavo, 7 volumes, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.Continue reading "The Works of Hannah Arendt. Including [The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition, Between Past and Future, On Revolution, Eichmann in Jerusalem, Men In Dark Times, On Revolution]."

Gibran, Kahlil

Kahlil Gibran Autograph Letter Signed.

1928.

Rare autograph letter signed by the author of The Prophet Kahlil Gibran on his letterhead, which reads, “March 25 1928 My dear Mrs. Scribner, I regret very much that I shall not be able to dine with you on Thursday April the Twelfth. Had I not already made another engagement, for that same evening, nothingContinue reading "Kahlil Gibran Autograph Letter Signed."

Castaneda, Carlos

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge.

Berkeley and Los Angeles : University of California Press, 1968.

First edition of this classic account of spiritual knowledge in the West. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For James Shipounoff with best wishes Carlos Castaneda.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Rawls, John

A Theory of Justice.

Cambridge, MA : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1971.

First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John Rawls on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Books signed by Rawls are rare.

Deer, Sarah [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] [Judge Myron H. Bright]

The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America.

Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 2015.

First edition of this collection of powerful essays. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Judge Myron H. Bright on the title page to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a protector of civil rights for all. From her friend, Judge Myron H. Bright.” In 2004, Judge Bright accompanied U.S. Supreme CourtContinue reading "The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America."

Lewis, C.S

The Screwtape Letters.

London : Geoffrey Bles, 1942.

First edition of Lewis‘ classic novel of spiritual conflict, one of his most celebrated works. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition. Housed in a custom folding chemise and half morocco slipcase. An excellent example, rare in this condition.

Paley, William [William Tecumseh Sherman]

The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

New York : Collins, Keese, & Co, 1839.

Later edition of this classic book on moral and political philosophy; used by William Tecumseh Sherman while a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Octavo, original calf. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown. Intentionally scratched with “S” multiple times on the front panel by General Sherman. InscribedContinue reading "The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy."

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Principes Du Droit Politique. [Du Contrat Social].

Amsterdam : Marc Michel Rey, 1762.

Rare first edition, type B, of Rousseau‘s greatest work. Octavo, bound in full contemporary sheepskin, gilt tooling to the spine in eight compartments within raised bands, burgundy morocco spine label lettered in gilt, stamped turn-ins, marbled endpapers, engraved vignette of Liberty to the title page by Boily after Bolomey, all edges red, ribbon bound in.Continue reading "Principes Du Droit Politique. [Du Contrat Social]."

Edwards, Jonathan

A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, In Three Parts.

New York : J. Parker, 1768.

Rare second edition of Edwards’ Great Awakening classic. Octavo, bound in contemporary full calf. In good condition with some rubbing and wear to the extremities, toning throughout.

Shanley, Mary Lyndon [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Feminism, Marriage, and the Law in Victorian England, 1850-1895.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 1989.

First edition of this comprehensive study of Victorian reforms in marriage law and how it reshapes our understanding of the feminist movement of that period. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bill Bader on the front free endpaper, “2 June 1997, For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The veryContinue reading "Feminism, Marriage, and the Law in Victorian England, 1850-1895."

Allen, Angela Z [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

50-50 Gender Balance: Why We Have to “Get” It and Get It – Now!

: Full Circle Living, Inc, 2009.

First edition of this study on balancing our masculine and feminine qualities. Imperial octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, You are an inspiration for this book and we are honored to be sending you a copy. Our greatest hope is that it ignitesContinue reading "50-50 Gender Balance: Why We Have to “Get” It and Get It – Now!"