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Israel .
Rare original Israeli boulevard sign named after the first Prime Minister of Israel. Blue metal street sign written in Hebrew, “Boulevard D. Ben-Gurion.” In very good condition. Framed, the entire piece measures 24 inches by 13.5 inches.
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Philadelphia : Published by Jacob Mass, Franklin Engraving Office Arcade, 1829.
First edition of this scarce pro-Jackson biography published just after he won the 1828 presidential election, with the scarce folding copper-engraved, hand-colored map of the United States. Octavo, bound in three quarter maroon leather over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with frontispiece portrait, engraved title, four plates, threeContinue reading "The Jackson Wreath, or a National Souvenir."
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1980.
Original Ronald Reagan campaign poster from the 1980 presidential election. Official campaign poster for Republican candidate Ronald Reagan, featuring a powerful black and white portrait of Reagan with bold white writing at the top stating, “He’ll provide the strong new leadership America needs.” Boldly signed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan in ballpoint pen to theContinue reading "Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Campaign Poster."
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Chicago : Star Publishing Company, 1895.
First edition of this historical study that examines the military careers and personal qualities of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with titles stamped in gilt to the front panel, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, profusely illustrated with maps and engravings throughout. In very good condition, name toContinue reading "The Lives and Campaigns of Grant and Lee: A Comparison and Contrast of the Deeds and Characters of the Two Great Leaders in the Civil War."
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District of Columbia 1961.
Rare John F. Kennedy inauguration government issued license plate dated 1961. A superb relic from the Kennedy inaugural events in January 1961, presumably used during inaugural events and in the inaugural parade. In near fine condition with light oxidization to the plate. The piece measures 12 inches by 6 inches. Accompanied by an “Inaugural ActivitiesContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Inauguration Government Issued License Plate. [with] Inaugural Activities Program."
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New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1975.
First edition of Meir’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed on a tipped-in leaf for the 1976 United Jewish Appeal Study Conference to Abe H. Donsky and dated October, 1975. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with toning and chipping. Jacket design by Cheryl Asherman.
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Oxford : At The Clarendon Press, 1966.
Finely bound edition of this comprehensive historical analysis of English society, politics, and culture between 1660 and 1685. Octavo, volume two only, bound in full modern morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. In fine condition.
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London : Cassell and Company Ltd., 1948-1961.
Rare complete first edition set of Churchill’s Post-War Speeches, each of which had a single print run and including The Unwritten Alliance, the last of Churchill’s books published during his lifetime. Octavo, five volumes, original publisher’s cloth. Each volume is near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An unusually sharp set. Churchill’s post-war speechesContinue reading "Winston Churchill’s Post-War Speeches: The Sinews of Peace, Europe Unite: Speeches 1947 & 1948, In The Balance: Speeches 1949 & 1950, Stemming the Tide: Speeches 1951 & 1952, The Unwritten Alliance: Speeches 1953-1959."
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Washington D.C. June 22, 1832.
Rare United States Patent signed by Andrew Jackson as the 7th President of the United States. One page, partially printed, the patent is dated June 22, 1832 and is issued to inventor Henry Koon for a fly net. In the nineteenth century, fly nets were protective mesh coverings designed to shield horses from flies andContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Signed United States Patent."
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Tel Aviv : Steimatzky Limited, 1983.
English edition of Begin’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Mr. Vidal Sassoon with my best wishes M. Begin.” The recipient, Vidal Sassoon was a British hairstylist and entrepreneur who revolutionized modern hairdressing through his emphasis on geometric precision, simplicity, and wash-and-wearContinue reading "The Revolt: The Story of the Irgun."
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Washington : Thomas Allen, Printer to the House, 1837.
First edition of the official compilation of United States congressional procedures, incorporating Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice together with the governing rules of the House of Representatives, Senate, and the joint rules of Congress. Royal octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, black morocco spine label lettered in gilt. Sabin 16106. In very good condition,Continue reading "Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Representatives, Joint Rules of the Two Houses and Rules of the Senate, with Jefferson’s Manual."
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.
First edition of this stimulating reflection on American foreign policy during the Bush administration. Octavo, original half-cloth. Association copy, inscribed by President George H.W. Bush to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien on the half-title page, “To my friend Jean With great respect for your leadership and service to Canada George Bush 6-5-99.” Jean Chrétien servedContinue reading "A World Transformed."
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1975.
First edition of this intimate, behind-the-scenes look at President Gerald R. Ford during his early days in office. Square octavo, original publisher’s cloth with a vignette of the Whitehouse stamped in blind to the front panel, facsimile signature to the front free endpaper, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs from Ford’s presidency. Lengthily signedContinue reading "Portrait of a President."
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New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926-1929.
First American edition of this first-hand, detailed account of French foreign policy, diplomacy, and the events leading to World War I. Octavo, the first three volumes out of four, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spines, facsimile signature of Raymond Poincaré stamped in gilt to the front panels, tissue-guarded frontispiece to volume one.Continue reading "The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré 1912-1914."
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New York : Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929.
Signed limited first edition of the 30th President of the United States’ autobiography. Octavo, original quarter cloth, gilt top stain, frontispiece of Calvin Coolidge, illustrated with black and white photographs. One of 1,000 numbered copies, this is number 718. Boldly signed by Coolidge on the limitations page. In near fine condition. Housed in the rareContinue reading "The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge."
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New York : The Macmillan Company, 1951-1952.
First editions of each volume in Hoover’s memoirs. Octavo, three volumes, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Herbert Hoover on the front free endpaper of The Cabinet and the Presidency, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” Years of Adventure and The Great Depression are first printings, The Cabinet and the Presidency isContinue reading "The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941."
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New York : The Penguin Press, 2004.
First edition of this landmark biography of Alexander Hamilton, basis for the Award-winning Broadway play. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Ron Chernow and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda (who starred in the Broadway adaptation) on the title page. Fine in a very good jacket. Jacket design by Gabriele Wilson.
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Northridge, California : Lord John Press, 1980.
First limited edition of President Gerald R. Ford’s address to the Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan in 1980, inscribed by Ford to his son. Octavo, bound in full blue leather with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, frontispiece portrait of Gerald R. Ford. Betty Ford’s own personal copy as stated on theContinue reading "A Vision for America."
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New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons / David McKay Company, Inc., 1951 and 1956.
First edition of A King’s Story, King Edward’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with coat of arms stamped in gilt to the front panel, top stain red, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. Inscribed note by the Duke of Windsor on his official monogrammed stationary laid in, “To Harry Evans withContinue reading "A King’s Story: The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor and The Heart Has Its Reasons: The Memoirs of the Duchess of Windsor."
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1990.
First edition of the 40th President of the United States’ memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “For The Thomsen Family- With appreciation and Warmest Regards Ronald Reagan Nov. 21/1990” on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by RobertContinue reading "An American Life."
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New York : Random House, 1989.
First limited edition of Nancy Reagan’s memoirs. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated, in the original publisher’s unopened shrink wrap. One of 300 numbered copies. Boldly signed by Nancy Reagan on the limitations page. In fine condition. Written in collaboration with William Novak.
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New York : Lewis Copeland Company, 1929.
First edition of this political critique of British colonial rule in India. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, vignette of India stamped in gilt to the front panel, frontispiece of Nobel Prize-winning Indian author Rabindranath Tagore, illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. Boldly signed by Mohandas Gandhi and comic actor,Continue reading "India in Bondage: Her Right to Freedom and a Place Among the Great Nations."
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London and New York : Macmillan and Co., 1871-1879.
First English edition of this critical biography that attempts to demythologize Napoleon Bonaparte. Octavo, four volumes, bound in early twentieth century three-quarters morocco over marble covered boards by Zaensdorf with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers. In very good condition.
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Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1919.
Second enlarged edition of this collection of speeches. Octavo, original cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Coolidge. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To William F. Prindle With regards, Calvin Coolidge Aug 1920.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket which is in good condition with chipping to the extremities. RareContinue reading "Have Faith in Massachusetts: A Collection of Speeches and Messages."
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Biography and Autobiography
Biography and Autobiography
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