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Presidents and World Leaders

Rare Books by Presidents & World Leaders for Sale Online

Browse rare, signed and first edition books and letters by and about presidents and world leaders. Find our full collection of these rare items below. Sort by title, price, author, or date to find exactly what you’re looking for then view details on the book and buy online.

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King Charles II Of Spain. [Don Carlos]

King Charles II Of Spain Autograph Signed Manuscript.

Madrid May 28, 1699.

Rare elaborately illuminated nobility diploma signed by King Charles II of Spain, appointing Don Martin Damian Mendizabal the title of Marquis of Torre Gines. Quarto, bound in full red contemporary velvet covered boards with two metal clasps, containing five illuminated leaves, two fully illuminated in color with the Royal coat of arms and portrait ofContinue reading "King Charles II Of Spain Autograph Signed Manuscript."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-107920
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My Africa

Ojike, Mbonu [Eleanor Roosevelt]

My Africa.

New York : The John Day Company, 1946.

First edition of this work by the Nigerian novelist and nationalist, inscribed by him to Eleanor Roosevelt. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Eleanor Roosevelt The greatest Lady of this Century in whom Africa has found a friend in deed. Mbonu Ojike.” Bookplate of EleanorContinue reading "My Africa."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-102465
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Grant, Ulysses S.] Henry Merwin Shrady

Ulysses S. Grant Bronze Bust.

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Original bronze bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Henry Shrady, the famed sculptor of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial on the west front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Mounted on socle and base, the entire piece measures 18.5 inches in height, the base measures 9.5 inches square. In fine condition. An exceptionalContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Bronze Bust."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-102885
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Jackson, Andrew

Andrew Jackson Autograph Document Signed.

December 6, 1830.

Rare Presidential Land Grant signed by Andrew Jackson as President and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. One page partially printed on vellum the document is dated November 11, 1830 and officially grants Scott Riggs a 72-acre land parcel in Springfield, Illinois. Signed at the conclusion “Andrew Jackson” and “Elijah Hayward” withContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Autograph Document Signed."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-104206
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Ludlow, John Malcolm

President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed.

London : Alexander Strahan, 1866.

First edition of President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed, the scarce variant imprint, which was printed in London as indicated on p. 240 and the priority of which is unknown (M 864). Octavo, original publishers cloth with gilt titles to the spine, engraved tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Lincoln, with “The proceeds of this volume are intended to beContinue reading "President Lincoln Self-Pourtrayed."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-105063
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Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed.

[1954].

Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of the founder of modern day Israel and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. One page, text in Hebrew, addressed to Eliahu Eliachar, a notable Sephardic Zionist and Member of the Knesset, the letter reads in full, “Greetings, We don’t need separate political lists – not thoseContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-104802
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Gandhi, Mohandas K. [Mahatma]

Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Engraving Portrait.

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Wood engraving of a bust-length portrait of one of the most famous graphic images of Gandhi by illustrator Fritz Eichenberg; signed by Gandhi, “God is Truth MK Gandhi.” Below Gandhi’s inscription in a pencil inscription by Fritz Eichenberg, “To Eva Aug. 16th, 1948 with love from Fritz” and additionally signed “Fritz Eichenberg.” The engraving isContinue reading "Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Engraving Portrait."

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$50,000.00
Item Number: RRB-103540
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Clinton, Bill. (William Rehnquist and Byron White)

President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program.

Washington, D.C : Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, 1993.

Original program for the ceremonies held at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore on January 20th 1993. Octavo, original wrappers with the gold Presidential seal to the front panel. Signed on the front panel by William Rehnquist who administered the oath of office to President Clinton and Byron White whoContinue reading "President Bill Clinton Inauguration Ceremonies Program."

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$1,000.00
Item Number: RRB-100004
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Gandhi, Mohandas K. (M.K.)

Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Photograph.

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Rare signed photograph depicting Mohandas K. Gandhi in profile with his palms pressed together, inscribed in Gujarati (“[Truth at all costs]”) and signed in English M.K. Gandhi on the image in blue ink. With an autographed letter signed from Amrit Kaur, the secretary to Gandhi and later Health Minister of India, to Sgt. John McAleer,Continue reading "Mohandas K. Gandhi Signed Photograph."

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$13,500.00
Item Number: RRB-100048
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Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Era Document Collection.

c. 1898.

Rare collection of original signed documents and photographs taken during President Theodore Roosevelt’s days as Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, or Rough Riders. The collection includes an original mounted photograph of Roosevelt in full uniform with his campaign hat; two cabinet card photographs of Albert S. Johnson, a member of the Cavalry; anContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Era Document Collection."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95371
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Darling, Jay N. [Herbert Hoover]

As Ding Saw Hoover.

Ames, Iowa : The Iowa State College Press, 1954.

First edition of “Ding” Darling’s editorial cartoons regarding President Hoover. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Hoover on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne the good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” Additionally inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To the Ken Brownes With warm appreciation of friendship andContinue reading "As Ding Saw Hoover."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-102472
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Spencer, Cornelia

Nehru of India.

New York : The John Day Company, 1948.

First edition of this biography of Nehru. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author to her daughter on the front free endpaper, “To Jean with Love, Mother Cornelia Spencer June 1948.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-103269
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Reagan, Ronald. [John F. Kennedy]

Ronald Reagan Signed John F. Kennedy Engraved Portrait.

1967.

Original engraved portrait of President John F. Kennedy signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor of California and 24 State and Lieutenant Governors including: Nelson Rockefeller, John B. Connally, Tim Babcock, Jack Williams, Don Samuelson, John J. McKeith, Walter J. Hickel, and others. With a 13-cent “John F. Kennedy” stamp, cancelled on the anniversary ofContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed John F. Kennedy Engraved Portrait."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-94707
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