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New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
First edition of this acclaimed biography of the second president of the United States. Octavo, original half cloth, with black and white illustrations. Boldly signed by James Grant on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy C. King. Author photograph by Sigrid Estrada.
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New York : Warner Books, 1982.
First edition of this work which recollects Nixon’s memories of leaders such as Churchill, de Gaulle and Khrushchev. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 32 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Lois Tschirhart with best wishes from Richard Nixon 12-1-82.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Leaders: Profiles and Reminisces of Men Who Have Shaped the Modern World."
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Silver gelatin print of Schadeberg’s powerful image of Mandela in his cell on Robben Island, one of the most iconic visual representations of reflection, resilience, and the passage of time. Silver gelatin print, signed and annotated on the verso by the photographer, “Nelson Mandela in his cell on Robben Island (Revisit) 1994 Jurgen Schadeberg HandprintedContinue reading "Nelson Mandela in His Cell on Robben Island (Revisit)."
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Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928.
First edition of this complex and revealing biography of one of the most popular Presidents of the United States. Octavo, two volumes bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece to each volume. In nearContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858."
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New York : E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1944.
First edition of Compton Mackenzie’s classic biography of the 32nd President of the United States. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the front free endpaper to his daughter, “For Anna – with love from her affectionate Pa – Pa Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1906–1975) was the eldestContinue reading "Mr. Roosevelt."
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Haiti : Bibliotheque nationale d'Haiti, 2003.
First edition of Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s political and social views during his presidency in Haiti. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout with color photographs, in the original Haitian Creole. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Shalom and Best wishes to you dear Prof. Lake. May “Shalom 2004” remember us whatContinue reading "Shalom 2004."
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
First edition of this work on how the clashing constitutional visions of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson have created a 250-year “tug-of-war” that continues to define and divide American politics today. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Boldly signed by Jeffrey Rosen on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Author photograph by Bill Fraser.
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New York : Random House, 1987.
First edition of Trump’s first book. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “To Judy Donald J. Trump.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Jacket photograph by Michele Singer.
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New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1978.
Signed limited edition of Richard Nixon’s memoirs. Thick octavo, original cloth, illustrated, original slipcase. Signed by Richard Nixon. Additionally signed by Henry Kissinger, who served as a National Security Adviser under Nixon. Kissinger pioneered the policy of détente with the Soviet Union, seeking a relaxation in tensions between the two superpowers. As a part ofContinue reading "The Memoirs of Richard Nixon."
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New York : Forest and Stream Publishing Company, 1895-1906.
First editions of three popular titles in the Boone and Crockett Club series, edited by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell. Octavo, three volumes bound in three quarter levant morocco over marbled boards by Adams bindery with gilt titles and decorations depicting a variety of big game animals to the spine in six compartments withinContinue reading "Hunting In Many Lands; American Big Game in Its Haunts; Trail and Camp-Fire: The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club."
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Natal, South Africa : Durban Club, March 22, 1900.
Rare autograph letter signed by General William Arnold Eaton. Octavo, four pages on Durban Club stationary, the letter reads in part, “22 March 1900 My dear mama, I go back tomorrow to join the 19th…Churchill has promised me in this case to get me some job with the troops at the front, he is goingContinue reading "William Arnold Eaton Autograph Letter Signed."
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Natal, South Africa : Durban Club, March 22, 1900.
Rare autograph letter signed by General William Arnold Eaton. Octavo, four pages on Durban Club stationary, the letter reads in part, “22 March 1900 My dear mama, I go back tomorrow to join the 19th…Churchill has promised me in this case to get me some job with the troops at the front, he is goingContinue reading "William Arnold Eaton Autograph Letter Signed."
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New York : Delacorte Press, 1974.
First edition of this delightful memoir written by the Bouvier sisters about their summer in Europe. Folio, original marbled blue paper boards, illustrated with drawings and decorations by both authors. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket calligraphy by Joe West.
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New York : Delacorte Press, 1974.
First edition of this delightful memoir written by the Bouvier sisters about their summer in Europe. Folio, original marbled blue paper boards, illustrated with drawings and decorations by both authors. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket calligraphy by Joe West.
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1870.
Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Octavo, one page, partially printed. The document reads in full, “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John Thrasher, Jr., dated this dayContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Document Signed as President."
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[Boston : John Murray Forbes, 1862].
First and only printed pamphlet of the Emancipation Proclamation, produced for distribution to Union soldiers and African Americans (both enslaved and free) in December of 1862; the month preceding the issuance of the executive order. 16mo, original salmon wrappers as issued. In 1899, the publisher’s daughter recalled the genesis of this pocket-sized edition: “With the view of placing the Proclamation of Emancipation in the hands of the negroes themselves, my father had printedContinue reading "The Proclamation Of Emancipation, By The President Of The United States, To Take Effect January 1st, 1863."
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[Boston : John Murray Forbes, 1862].
First and only printed pamphlet of the Emancipation Proclamation, produced for distribution to Union soldiers and African Americans (both enslaved and free) in December of 1862; the month preceding the issuance of the executive order. 16mo, original salmon wrappers as issued. In 1899, the publisher’s daughter recalled the genesis of this pocket-sized edition: “With the view of placing the Proclamation of Emancipation in the hands of the negroes themselves, my father had printedContinue reading "The Proclamation Of Emancipation, By The President Of The United States, To Take Effect January 1st, 1863."
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1990.
Original Christmas card inscribed by President Ronald Reagan to his daughter Patti Davis. Christmas card from 1990 featuring a festive pinecone on the front. Inscribed by Reagan in black felt tip, “Dear Patti, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Love – Mom & Dad.” Patti Davis (b. 1952), the daughter of U.S. President Ronald ReaganContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Inscribed Christmas Card to His Daughter Patti Davis."
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1990.
Original Christmas card inscribed by President Ronald Reagan to his daughter Patti Davis. Christmas card from 1990 featuring a festive pinecone on the front. Inscribed by Reagan in black felt tip, “Dear Patti, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Love – Mom & Dad.” Patti Davis (b. 1952), the daughter of U.S. President Ronald ReaganContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Inscribed Christmas Card to His Daughter Patti Davis."
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Rare photographs of President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan, annotated in his hand. Two color satin-finish photographs. The first is of Ronald Reagan on horseback at Camp David with his handwritten inscription to the border beneath, “A sample of what I’d do at Camp David when we spend a weekend there.” The second of RonaldContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Annotated Photographs."
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Rare photographs of President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan, annotated in his hand. Two color satin-finish photographs. The first is of Ronald Reagan on horseback at Camp David with his handwritten inscription to the border beneath, “A sample of what I’d do at Camp David when we spend a weekend there.” The second of RonaldContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Annotated Photographs."
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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, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Michael – Wish Very Best Wishes and Regards Ronald Reagan Feb. 8-1991.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony, Inc.
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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, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Michael – Wish Very Best Wishes and Regards Ronald Reagan Feb. 8-1991.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony, Inc.
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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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