View our selection of inscribed vintage photographs and rare photography books below. We carry a variety of interesting antique photographs (framed and matted), as well as seminal photo books from some of the world's most renowned photographers. Be sure to check back often for updates, as our catalog changes frequently.
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New York : Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.
First edition of the famed photographer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, humorously inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jerry Weegee, Words greatest photographer.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Original black and white photograph of the New York Yankees New Murderer’s Row in their uniforms. Boldly signed by Joe Di Maggio, Frank Crosetti, Bill Dickey and George Selkirk. In fine condition. The piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
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New York : Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.
Signed limited deluxe silver edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, all edges silver, illustrated throughout. Contains hundreds of previously unpublished photographs of Warhol’s famous friends and acquaintances including Jimmy Carter, Mick Jagger, Truman Capote, Jackie Kennedy, and Muhammad Ali. Boldly signed by Andy Warhol on the limitation page. In fine condition.Continue reading "Andy Warhol’s Exposures."
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1969.
Rare color satin-finish photograph of the Apollo spacecraft over the lunar surface. Boldly signed around the Apollo spacecraft in black felt tip by seven moonwalkers: Buzz Aldrin, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, and Dave Scott. In fine condition. The piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches.
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Original glossy black and white photograph of American baseball legends Joe Di Maggio and Ted Williams in their respective New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox uniforms. Boldly signed by both Di Maggio and Williams in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 10.25 inches by 8.25 inches.
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Large original color photograph of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Di Maggio in his Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by Di Maggio in black felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
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1969.
Official NASA color photograph of the Apollo 11 liftoff. Color satin-finish photograph of the liftoff of the Apollo 11 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A on July 16, 1969. Boldly signed in black felt tip by the Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Official NASA photograph. In fineContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of the Apollo 11 Launch."
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1984.
Rare color photograph of Mother Teresa. Color semi-glossy book photograph headshot of Mother Teresa. Boldly signed in blue ink, “God bless you M. Teresa mc.” In near fine condition. The piece measures 5.25 inches by 6.25 inches.
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Rare original vintage Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory photograph of the first mushroom cloud from the Trinity nuclear test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon. Semi-glossy, black and white photographic print of the first mushroom cloud taken at 100 meters and 4.0 seconds after detonation as the mushroom cloud began to form. Boldly signed byContinue reading "Robert Bacher Signed Trinity Nuclear Test Mushroom Cloud Photograph."
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Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh, Limited, 1927.
First edition of this famous photobook showing views of Shanghai, including the international settlement’s imposing architecture, expansive boulevards, and bustling streets. Quarto, original cloth-backed flexible boards, front panel stamped and lettered in red and gilt with mounted collotype panorama of Shanghai Municipal Council building within printed red border, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with 38 Van Dyke prints inContinue reading "Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of “The Model Settlement.”"
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New York : Rizzoli, 2019.
First edition of this breathtaking collection of high-art nature photographs with a foreword by Tom Brady, introduction by Holden Luntz, and afterword by Cindy Crawford. Folio, original black cloth, profusely illustrated with Yarrow’s most iconic work and 150 previously unpublished photographs. Boldly signed by the photographer on the half-title page, “All the best David 10/12/2019.”Continue reading "David Yarrow: Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe."
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London : Pavilion Books Limited, 1991.
First British edition of Stirling Moss’ tribute to Fangio, produced in association with Mercedes-Benz. Oblong octavo, original publisher’s cloth, frontispiece, lavishly illustrated. Signed by Stirling Moss on the second free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Written with Doug Nye.
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Rare original vintage Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory photograph of the first mushroom cloud from the Trinity nuclear test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon. Semi-glossy, black and white photographic print of the first mushroom cloud taken at 100 meters and 2.0 seconds after detonation as the mushroom cloud began to form. Boldly signed byContinue reading "Robert Bacher Signed Trinity Nuclear Test Mushroom Cloud Photograph."
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1993.
First edition, first printing of this photographic record of Muhammad Ali’s career. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with numerous photographs by Howard L. Bingham of or concerning Muhammad Ali. Boldly signed by Muhammad Ali on the title page and additionally signed and dated by the photographer in the year of publication, “Howard L. Bingham 10-19-93.” IntroductionsContinue reading "Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey."
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Rare photograph of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace holding United Nations pamphlets. Octavo, black and white photograph. Boldly signed by Princess Grace, “Grace de Monaco” and Prince Rainier, “Rainier, Prince de Monaco.” In near fine condition. With a stamp on the verso stating, “Turfotos Track Photographers Atlantic City Race Track Atlantic City, N.J.” The piece measures 10Continue reading "Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco 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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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."
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Large vintage matte-finish portrait photograph of one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, signed and inscribed by him, “To Rob, from, Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In near fine condition. The photograph measures 11 inches by 14 inches.
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Rare original vintage Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory photograph of the first mushroom cloud from the Trinity nuclear test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon. Semi-glossy, black and white photographic print of the first mushroom cloud taken at 100 meters and 0.034 seconds after detonation as the mushroom cloud began to form. Boldly signed byContinue reading "Harold M. Agnew Signed Trinity Nuclear Test Mushroom Cloud Photograph."
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Photograph of civil rights leaders Nelson Mandela and Jesse Jackson. Glossy black and white photograph of Mandela and Jackson sitting next to each other. Boldly signed by Mandela in black felt tip on the lower margin, “N. Mandela 15-3-2000,” and by Jackson in gold ink, “Keep Hope Alive Jesse L. Jackson.” In fine condition. A sharpContinue reading "Nelson Mandela and Jesse Jackson Signed Photograph."
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New York : Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.
First edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Andy Warhol on the half-title, who has added a large sketch of a heart below, “To Vic Andy Warhol.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Andy Warhol.
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Langley Air Force Base 1961.
Large color semi-glossy photograph of the Project Mercury astronauts, signed by six of the Mercury Seven. This group shot was taken in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961. Inscribed or signed next to their respective images in black felt tip: “We are seven privileged men, ScottContinue reading "Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph."
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New York : The Viking Press, 1965.
First edition of the photographer’s first book with over 75 black-and-white and color photographic plates. Tall quarto, original ivory cloth. Boldly signed by Peter Beard on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.
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Rare original photograph and artistic depiction of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Official NASA color glossy photograph with an artistic depiction of the docking of the Apollo spacecraft and the Soviet Soyuz capsule during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Boldly signed on the original mount above the photograph by astronauts Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton, and by cosmonautsContinue reading "Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Signed Photograph and Artistic Depiction."
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Art and Architecture
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