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Fletcher, Colin

River: One Man’s Journey Down the Colorado, Source to Sea.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1997.

First edition of this epic adventure by Fletcher, a renowned traveler and writer. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 15 maps and 42 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Alan and Lotte with best wishes Colin Carmel Valley, California 4/30/97.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dustContinue reading "River: One Man’s Journey Down the Colorado, Source to Sea."

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-54787

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The Emperor's New Mind

Penrose, Roger

The Emperor’s New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1989.

First edition of this work by Penrose, which won The Science Book Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Roger Penrose on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Martin Gardner. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-87509

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Awakenings

Sacks, Oliver

Awakenings.

London : Duckworth, 1973.

First edition of Sacks’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For John Rogers, with best wishes, Oliver Sacks Aug 2015.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-95790

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The Advancement of Science

Kitcher, Philip

The Advancement of Science: Science Without Legend, Objectivity Without Illusions.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1993.

First edition of well-known philosopher Philip Kitcher’s treatise on the philosophy of science. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to fellow philosopher Hilary Putnam, “For Hilary, with very best wishes, Philip.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ann Lowe. An exceptional association.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-88090

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The Cascapedia Club

Griswold, Frank Gray

The Cascapedia Club.

Norwood : The Plimpton Press, 1920.

First edition of Griswold’s guide to fishing the Great Cascapedia. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Percy R. Pyne 2nd from G. Gray Griswold 1921.” In near fine condition. A nice example.

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-88022

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Making a Fishery

Halford, Frederic M

Making a Fishery.

London : Horace Cox, 1895.

Signed limited first edition of Frederick Halford’s extensive guide on the creation of river and stream fisheries for sport. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Halford, this is number 35. Large octavo, original publisher’s full green morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, frontispiece portrait of Halford with tissueContinue reading "Making a Fishery."

$1,050.00

Item Number: RRB-88001

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The Human Zoo

Morris, Desmond

The Human Zoo.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1969.

First American edition of this work, which examines how the biological nature of the human species has shaped the character of the cultures of the contemporary world. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Gerald McNulty with best wishes from Desmond Morris 1969.” Fine in a near fineContinue reading "The Human Zoo."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-85377

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Born, Max [Albert Einstein]

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.

London : Methuen & Company, 1924.

First edition of this classic account of Born’s analysis and interpretation of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed by Max Born on the verso of the frontispiece. Translated by Henry L. Brose. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. First editionsContinue reading "Einstein’s Theory of Relativity."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-78904

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A Political Survey of Britain: Being a Series of Reflections on the Situation, Lands, Inhabitants, Revenues, Colonies, and Commerce of This Island

Campbell, John

A Political Survey of Britain: Being a Series of Reflections on the Situation, Lands, Inhabitants, Revenues, Colonies, and Commerce of This Island.

Dublin : T. Ewing and C. Jenkin, 1775.

Rare second edition of John Campbell’s classic survey of late sixteenth century Britain. Octavo, four volumes, bound in full contemporary calf, raised bands, red and green morocco spine labels, gilt titles. In good condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-81166

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The Restless Universe

Born, Max

The Restless Universe.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1936.

First edition of this classic introduction to physics. Quarto, original cloth. Signed by Max Born on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Translated by Winifred M. Deans. Illustrations by Dr. Otto Koenigsberger. This is the first signed example of a firstContinue reading "The Restless Universe."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-81190

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Kennedy, John F. (Wally Schirra)

John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph to Astronaut Wally Schirra.

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Color photograph of President Kennedy meeting with astronaut Wally Schirra and his family in the Oval Office, affixed to its original mount. Boldly inscribed, “To Commander Walter Schirra—and his family—with esteem and best wishes, John Kennedy.” Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.75 inches by 16.5 inches. An exceptional piece linking these two greatContinue reading "John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph to Astronaut Wally Schirra."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-80092

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Halley, Edmond

Astronomical Tables with Precepts both in English and Latin for Computing the Places of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Comets.

London : Printed for William Innys, 1752.

First edition in English of Halley’s classic work. Quarto, bound in contemporary full calf, gilt titles to the spine, gilt embossed stamp of The Society of Writers to the Signet on the front and rear panel, copper-engraved frontispiece portrait. Edited by John Bevis. In very good condition with light rubbing and wear.

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-70038

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Muir, John

The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916-24.

The Manuscript edition of The Writings of John Muir. Octavo, 10 volumes, bound in original special deluxe three quarters morocco over marbled boards, leather edges ruled in gilt, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, matching endpapers, top edges gilt. With volumes 1 through 8 of this set each containing an original gelatinContinue reading "The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-76020

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Sagan, Carl; F.D. Drake; Anne Druyan; Timothy Ferris; Jon Lomberg; Linda Salzman Sagan

Murmurs of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record.

New York : Random House, 1978.

First edition of this fascinating story which covers the story of the interstellar record. Quarto, original cloth. Boldly signed by Carl Sagan on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino.

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-74002

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The Soul of A New Machine

Kidder, Tracy

The Soul of a New Machine.

Boston : Atlantic, Little, Brown and Company, 1981.

First edition of Kidder’s second book. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Tracy Kidder on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Jacket design by Peter deAngeli. A nice example.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-78911

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The Soul of A New Machine

Kidder, Tracy

The Soul of a New Machine.

Boston : Atlantic, Little, Brown and Company, 1981.

First edition of Kidder’s second book. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Tracy Kidder on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Jacket design by Peter deAngeli. A nice example.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-78911

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Faraday, Michael

Michael Faraday Autograph Letter Signed.

1849.

Autograph letter signed by Michael Faraday to William Coffin answering a question regarding the chlorate reaction with sulfuric acid, “or oil of vitriol,” in gunpowder. Addressed to William Coffin, it reads, “R[oyal] Institution, January 1, 1849, My dear Sir, I conclude you mean the acid which fires gunpowder – not directly but through the mediumContinue reading "Michael Faraday Autograph Letter Signed."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-73081

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Berger, Peter L. and Thomas Luckmann

The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1966.

First edition of one of the most important sociological texts of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “For Hansfried, Peter and Thom L.” The recipient, Hansfried Kellner was a sociologist and colleague of Peter Berger. They co-wrote two successful books together, Sociology Reinterpreted andContinue reading "The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-65056

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Lyell, Charles

Charles Lyell Autographed Letter Signed.

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Autographed Signed Letter from Charles Lyell, the father of modern geology. It reads, ” Wed. Nov. 24, 1869 Sir James Colvile, I have just heard from our friend Dr. Hooker that you wish to meet me tomorrow (Thursday Nov. 25th) at the Athenaeum in the afternoon. I will be there at 1/2 past 3 ockl.Continue reading "Charles Lyell Autographed Letter Signed."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-67029

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Dyson, Freeman J

The World, The Flesh and the Devil.

London : Birbeck College, 1972.

First edition of this lecture given by Dyson at Birbeck College in London on May 16, 1972. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Signed by the author on the title page with an added note regarding this lecture, which reads, “The best part of this is the quotations from Bradford at the end. These are asContinue reading "The World, The Flesh and the Devil."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-62076

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Edison, Thomas Alva

Thomas A. Edison Signed Photograph.

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Large signed photograph of Thomas Edison. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5. inches by 18.5 inches.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-55002

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Edison, Thomas Alva

Thomas A. Edison Signed Photograph.

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Large signed photograph of Thomas Edison showing him in his library with hands clasped. Inscribed by Thomas Edison. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5. inches by 18.5 inches.

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-53017

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Sagan, Carl and Ann Druyan

Comet.

New York : Random House, 1985.

First edition of this work which describes the scientific nature of comets, as well as their varying roles and perceptions throughout history. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. The dedication copy of this work. Inscribed on the dedication page by both Sagan and Anne Druyan, “4 November 1985 And we men it! With our love toContinue reading "Comet."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-50082

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Bacon, Francis

The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans, and Lord High Chancellor of England.

London : J. Johnson, 1803.

Large octavo, 10 volumes. Bound in full contemporary calf. Gilt titles and tooling to the spine, edges speckled. Frontispiece of Francis Bacon in volume one. With the early armorial bookplate of J. Lawson Whalley and the modern bookplate of Elmer Holmes Bopst, namesake of New York University’s Bopst Library. In very good condition.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-43014

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