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Borman, Frank

Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed.

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Color lithograph of the iconic ‘Earthrise‘ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. Lengthily signed by mission commander Frank Borman in gold felt tip to the top of the photograph, “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth – Col. Frank Borman, Apollo 8.” In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. AContinue reading "Frank Borman ‘Earthrise’ Photograph Signed."

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149580

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Reftelius, Johannes Martinus; Carl Linnaeus

Reformatio Botanices. [Reformation of Botany].

Uppsala : Uppsala University, December 18, 1762.

First edition of this academic dissertation presented under the supervision of Carl Linnaeus at Uppsala University, Sweden. Square octavo, written in Latin, bound in three quarters morocco over speckled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands. In near fine condition. Rare.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149466

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Sibley, David

The Birds of Cape May.

New Jersey : New Jersey Audubon Society's Cape May Bird Observatory, 1993.

First edition of Sibley’s comprehensive field guide to bird species. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by David Sibley on the front title page. In near fine condition. Cover photograph by Mitchell Smith.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-149031

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Linnaeus, Carl

Flora Zeylanica. [The Flora of Ceylon: Being a Description of the Indian plants of the Island of Ceylon].

Amsterdam : J. Wetstenium, 1748.

Early edition of this cornerstone in the history of early modern botany and colonial natural history. Octavo, written in Latin, bound in full speckled calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments with raised bands, all edges speckled red, illustrated. In very good condition.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149468

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Linnaeus, Carl

Philosophia Botanica: In Qua Explicantur Fundamenta Botanica Cum Definitionibus Partium, Exemplis Terminorum, Observationibus Rariorum. [In Which Are Explained the Foundations of Botany, Together with Definitions of the Parts, Examples of Terms, and Rare Observations].

Vienna : Printed by Johann Thomas, Nobleman of Trattner, 1783.

Rare second edition of this foundational text of modern botany. Octavo, written in Latin, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within gilt bands, illustrated at the rear. In very good condition. Bookplate to the front pastedown and front free endpaper.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149467

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Flora Carniolica: Exhibens Plantas Carnioliae Indigenas et Distributas in Classes, Genera, Species, Varietates, Ordine Linnaeano. Volume I.

Scopoli, Giovanni Antonio [Carl Linnaeus]

Flora Carniolica: Exhibens Plantas Carnioliae Indigenas et Distributas in Classes, Genera, Species, Varietates, Ordine Linnaeano. Volume I.

Vienna : Johann Paul Krauss, 1772.

Second edition, enlarged and revised, of one of the most important 18th-century botanical works documenting the flora of Carniola following Carl Linnaeus’s system of plant classification. Octavo, written in Latin, bound in three quarters calf over marbled boards, rebacked with cloth labels, marbled endpapers, all edges red, illustrated throughout. In good condition, bookplate to theContinue reading "Flora Carniolica: Exhibens Plantas Carnioliae Indigenas et Distributas in Classes, Genera, Species, Varietates, Ordine Linnaeano. Volume I."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-149464

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Einstein, Albert

Out of My Later Years.

New York : Philosophical Library, 1950.

First edition of Einstein’s collection of social science-related articles, addresses and speeches. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Einstein on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “A. Einstein. 1950.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery.

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149463

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Linnaeus, Carl

Oratio, qua Peregrinationum Intra Patriam Asseritur Necessitas. [An Oration on the Necessity of Travels within One’s Own Country].

Uppsala : Carolino Majori, 1741.

First edition of Linnaeus’s inaugural oration at Uppsala. Octavo, written in Latin, bound in half morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, top edge marbled, marbled endpapers. In very good condition. Rare with only a handful of copies appearing at auction since 1950.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149470

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Goodall, Jane with Phillip Berman

Reason For Hope: A Spiritual Journey.

New York : Warner Books, 1999.

First edition of Goodall’s moving memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Andrew – Together we can make this a better world for all living things. Thank you so much for all you have done for us. With love Jane.” Fine in a fineContinue reading "Reason For Hope: A Spiritual Journey."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149455

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Goodall, Jane with Gary McAvoy and Gail Hudson

Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating.

New York : Warner Books, 2005.

First edition of “one of those rare, truly great books that can change the world” (John Robbins). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, “For Michael and Sandra Together, each doing out bit, we can change the world Jane Goodall.” FineContinue reading "Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-149414

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Linnaeus, Carl

System Naturae. Book I Part III: Amphibia.

: Caldwell, c. 1788.

Later edition of this influential work. Octavo, written in Latin, bound in three quarters morocco over green cloth boards with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands. In very good condition.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149465

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Grunwald, Michael

The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2006.

First edition of this environmental history of the Florida Everglades. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with maps and photographs. Boldly signed by the author on the title page in blue ballpoint. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Patti Ratchford. Accompanied by a news article from Palm Beach Daily News regarding the bookContinue reading "The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise."

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-149456

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Newton, Isaac

Isaac Newton Document Signed.

January 25 [1698-1699].

Rare vellum manuscript signed by Sir Isaac Newton as Warden of the Royal Mint, in which he makes a case against his nemesis, coin counterfeiter William Chaloner, soon to be hanged for high treason. One page, vellum manuscript document signed by Isaac Newton, “Is. Newton,” January 25 [1698-1699]. Recognizance bond issued by Isaac Newton asContinue reading "Isaac Newton Document Signed."

$98,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149618

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Carnegie, Andrew

James Watt: Famous Scots Series.

Edinburgh and London : Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, c. 1905.

First edition of this biographical work celebrating Watt’s refinement of the steam engine as a symbol of Scottish ingenuity and moral progress. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth stamped in gilt and black, title page vignette. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Mr. David Anderson, Andrew Carnegie.” In very good condition.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149388

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Haise, Fred

Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey.

Washington, D.C : Smithsonian Books, 2022.

First edition, early printing of the extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Harry Hope you enjoy the read of my blessed life and career! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” FineContinue reading "Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-150582

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Muir, John

The Mountains of California.

New York : The Century Co, 1894.

First edition of Muir’s classic work on the mountains of California. Octavo, original pictorial cloth decorated in gilt, top edge gilt, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. In very good.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149358

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Goodall, Jane with Phillip Berman

Reason For Hope: A Spiritual Journey.

New York : Warner Books, 1999.

First edition of Goodall’s moving memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Dorothy Hear your heart Jane Goodall.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jackie Merri Meyer and Flag.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-149345

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Einstein, Albert

Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Evanston : The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc, 1949.

Signed limited edition of Einstein’s singular autobiography. Octavo, original brown cloth, top edge gilt, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. One of 760 numbered copies signed and dated “Albert Einstein ‘49”, this is number 225. In fine condition. Housed in the original slipcase which is in near fine condition. Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp. Frontispiece portrait of EinsteinContinue reading "Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist."

$14,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149307

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Wozniak, Steve

iWoz.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition, early printing of this work which “traces the life and times of a brilliant, gifted…individual whose contributions to the scientific, business and cultural realms are extensive” (Bookpage). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steve Wozniak on the title page, “To Cindy Woz.” Fine in aContinue reading "iWoz."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-149297

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Carson, Rachel

The Edge of the Sea.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1955.

First edition of Carson’s classic work, which explores marine life that takes us into “a truly extraordinary world” (The Atlantic Monthly). Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Inscribed for Miss Mary Lindsay with best wishes of Rachel Carson.” Illustrated by Bob Hines. Near fine in a veryContinue reading "The Edge of the Sea."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150510

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