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[Theodore Roosevelt]

Scribner’s Magazine, Volume 18 XVIII, July-December 1895 [Theodore Roosevelt].

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1895.

Finely bound volume of this early Theodore Roosevelt article. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over printed boards with gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. Contents include: Theodore Roosevelt article “Six Years of Civil Service Reform”; article on American posters with many examples; “Landmarks of Manhattan” with six full-page illustrations. In near fine condition.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-146034

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Reagan, Ronald and John Wayne

Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection.

California May 20-26, 1967.

Rare pairing of letters exchanged and signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor and American actor John Wayne, comprised of a typed letter signed by Wayne to Reagan and Regan’s handwritten draft of his reply. Three pages, 8.5 inches by 11 inches, the typed letter from John Wayne to Reagan is signed “Duke” by Wayne,Continue reading "Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145408

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King Charles III, Former Prince of Wales

King Charles III Signed Photograph.

2001.

Photograph of King Charles III as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff. Framed glossy color photograph of King Charles as Prince of Wales seated with royal staff, signed and dated by him “Charles 2001.” In fine condition. The piece measures 11.25 inches by 13.25 inches.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145406

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Churchill, Winston S

Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]

Stockholm : Skoglunds Bokforlag, 1939.

First Swedish edition and Churchill’s own copy of the last book he published before the outbreak of the Second World War. Octavo, in the publisher’s rare full morocco presentation binding by Nordiska Bokhandelns Bokbinderi with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt rulingContinue reading "Steg for Steg 1936-1939. [Step by Step 1936-1939]. [Winston Churchill’s Copy]"

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146028

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Washington, George

George Washington Letter Signed.

Mount Vernon July 28, 1785.

Rare letter signed by George Washington to his land agent in Virginia, Battaile Muse. Quarto, three pages on a single folded leaf, the letter is addressed to Mr. Battaile Muse. The body of the letter, in a secretarial hand, reads in full: “Mount Vernon, July 28, 1785 Sir: A few days ago by a Mr.Continue reading "George Washington Letter Signed."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-139571

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Mandela, Nelson

I Am Prepared to Die.

London : International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, 1979.

Early edition of Mandela’s Rivonia Speech. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated on the front panel, “NMandela 29.6.97.” In fine condition. Uncommon signed.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146038

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Macmillan, Harold

War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945

London : Macmillan London Limited, 1984.

First edition of the British politician’s collected diaries from the Second World War. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated with maps and photographs. Boldly signed by Harold Macmillan on the title page as “Stockton,” his title in the House of Lords. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a small closed tear to theContinue reading "War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945"

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145158

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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card

c. 1930.

Queen Elizabeth II hand-drawn and colored Christmas card signed to her governess, Marion Crawford. One page, folded, illustrated with a Christmas tree traced and colored with crayon and a golden horseshoe wrapped in holly, the card reads, “To Crawfie From Lilibet.” Elizabeth was given the nickname, ‘Lilibet,’ which was used primarily by her immediate familyContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card"

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145365

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Roosevelt, Theodore

The Winning of the West.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1903.

The Standard Library edition of Roosevelt’s monumental work. Octavo, 4 volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles and botanical gilt tooling to the spine, gilt topstain, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Roosevelt to volume one, illustrated with folding maps and other plates. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Theodore Roosevelt while in The White House on theContinue reading "The Winning of the West."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146018

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Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed.

New York February 8, 1899.

Theodore Roosevelt typed letter signed to Thomas T. Sherman. One page on State of New York Executive Chamber stationary, the letter reads, “Feby. 8th, 1899. Thomas T. Sherman, 52 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Sherman: – I have your letter of the 7thst in reference to General Varnum and assure you it willContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145340

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Rogers, William P. [Richard Nixon]

Secretary of State William P. Rogers’ Pen Used to Sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement.

Paris January 27, 1973.

The original pen used by Secretary of State William P. Rogers to sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement, ending the Vietnam War, Paris, 27 January 1973. Sheaffer fountain pen with 14 karat gold tip, housed in an adjustable gold pen holder, wooden base, brass hardware including etched plaque. The plaque reads, “To the Association of the BarContinue reading "Secretary of State William P. Rogers’ Pen Used to Sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145329

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Attlee, Clement; [Harry S. Truman]

A Tour of the United States of America.

1959.

The only copy of this beautiful record of the friendship between The Right Honourable Clement ‘Earl’ Attlee and President Harry S. Truman. Folio, original presentation faux leather boards with gilt fascimile lettering and ruling to the front panel, bound with green velvet rope, silver patterned engdpapers, original photographs and news clippings throughout. Inscribed by HarryContinue reading "A Tour of the United States of America."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145339

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Kennedy, John F

John F. Kennedy Official Presidential Matchbook.

C. 1961-1963.

John F. Kennedy official presidential matchbook. Official presidential matchbook, printed with John F. Kennedy’s name on the front and the presidential seal on the rear, stapled and unopened with original matches. The piece measures 1.9 inches by 2.1 inches.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145325

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Elizabeth II, Queen and King Gustaf VI Adolf Bernadotte

Queen Elizabeth II and King Gustaf VI Adolf Bernadotte Signed Swedish Guestbook from 1956 State Visit.

Stockholm 1956.

Guestbook signed by Queen Elizabeth II on a state visit to Sweden in 1956. Royal octavo, bound in full leather decoratively rimmed with black leather ribbon, 28 pages of signatures, inscriptions, and even small sketches from past guests dating January 1945 to October 1999. Signed by Queen Elizabeth II and King Gustaf VI Adolf Bernadotte.Continue reading "Queen Elizabeth II and King Gustaf VI Adolf Bernadotte Signed Swedish Guestbook from 1956 State Visit."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-145324

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Burger, Warren; John Paul Stevens; Lewis F. Powell Jr.; Harry A. Blackmun; William H. Rehnquist; Thurgood Marshall; Warren E. Burger; Wm J. Brennan Jr.; Potter Stewart; Byron R. White

Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph.

c. 1977.

Large color photograph of the Burger Court, signed by nine justices and referred to as “first casual portrait of the US Supreme Court.” The full color photo print of the famed photograph taken on January 10, 1977 of the 9 US Supreme Court justices casually sitting or leaning on a set of library tables isContinue reading "Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145513

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Eden, Anthony

Anthony Eden Signed Time Magazine Cover.

Havana February 11, 1952.

Original February 11, 1952 Time Magazine Latin American edition cover signed by British Prime Minister Anthony Eden. Quarto, featuring a reproduction of a bust portrait of Eden painted by Boris Artzybasheff. In very good condition.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145308

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Eisenhower, Dwight D

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Certificate of Merit & Royal Scroll Honoring Squadron Leader John C. Foster.

: Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force, .

Certificate of Merit and Royal Commendation and Certificate of Merit recognizing and commemorating the life of Squadron Leader John C. Foster of the Royal Air Force, who “gave his life to save mankind from tyranny.” Two pages with lettering in red and black, illustrated with color images of the US Army Europe Regulation Military patch andContinue reading "Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Certificate of Merit & Royal Scroll Honoring Squadron Leader John C. Foster."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145301

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Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Inscribed Democracy in the World Presentation Copy.

March 12, 1966.

Copy of David Ben-Gurion’s undelivered speech for the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Unable to attend, Ben-Gurion sent the text of the speech, which was then published by the Center in 1963. Octavo, sixteen loose pages stapled in the upper left corner. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “ToContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Inscribed Democracy in the World Presentation Copy."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145288

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Ford, Gerald R

A Time To Heal.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1979.

First edition of the 38th president of the United States’ autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Marshall Hobbs, with gratitude and appreciation for your prayers, your confidence and your support at those times when they were needed most Warmest regards, Gerald R.Continue reading "A Time To Heal."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-145505

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Kennedy, John F

Why England Slept.

New York : Wilfred Funk, Inc, 1940.

First edition of John F. Kennedy’s first book. Octavo, original red cloth. Introduction by Henry R. Luce. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Laid in is a copy of Kennedy’s Inaugural Address.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145871

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Kornitzer, Bela

The Great American Heritage: The Story of the Five Eisenhower Brothers.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1955.

First edition of this famed journalist’s work on the Eisenhower brothers. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to the great boxing champion on the dedication page, “To Gene Tunney, who manifested that body and spirit are truly —- [?]. With sincere admiration and affection, Bela, May 26, 1963, Stamford, Conn.” Bela Kornitzer,Continue reading "The Great American Heritage: The Story of the Five Eisenhower Brothers."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-145646

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Churchill, Winston S

Lord Randolph Churchill.

New York and London : Macmillan & Co. Limited, 1906.

First editions of Winston S. Churchill‘s impassioned two-volume biography written in defence of his maligned father’s posthumous reputation; a bulwark of any Churchill collection. Octavo, 2 volumes bound in three quarters morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, top edge gilt, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir RandolphContinue reading "Lord Randolph Churchill."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-144651

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Gorbachev, Mikhail

Memoirs.

New York : Doubleday, 1996.

First edition of Gorbachev’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with photographs, Foreward by Martin McCauley. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mario J. Pulice. Jacket photograph by Eddie Adams.

$50.00

Item Number: RRB-145194

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Roosevelt, Theodore

The New Nationalism

New York : The Outlook Company, 1910.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Mr. J.E. Rhodes Theodore Roosevelt Jan 19th 1911.” In near fine condition. With an introduction by Ernest Hamlin Abbott.

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145785

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