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1969.
Official NASA color print of the Apollo VIII liftoff. Glossy color lithograph of the liftoff of the Apollo VIII space mission from Cape Kennedy on December 21, 1968. Boldly signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong. Official NASA picture number 1. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984.
First edition of this classic work, which ranks with “Goodall’s In the Shadow of Man and Fossey’s Gorillas in the Mist” (Chicago Tribune). Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers by Lorraine Sneed, illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mark Owens and signed by Delia Owens on the title page, “For Sandra and EldonContinue reading "Cry of the Kalahari: Seven Years in Africa’s Last Great Wilderness."
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Cincinnati, Ohio May 7, 1974.
Printed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company stock certificate boldly signed in full by American astronaut Neil Armstrong. One page, printed on recto and verso, the certificate is entitled “Form 4, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities” and dated May 7, 1974. It includes Armstrong‘s relevant personal information, including his Social Security number andContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Stock Certificate."
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London : William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, 1971.
First edition of this “absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery . . . The whole book is enthralling” (Boston Globe). Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning. Photographs by Hugo Van Lawick.
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New York : Atheneum, 1968.
First edition of Watson’s ground breaking work regarding the discovery of DNA for which the author, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1962. Signed by both James Watson and Francis Crick on the title page. Lengthily signed with a quote written by Watson on the half-title page, “IContinue reading "The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA."
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Cologne : Apud haeredes Arnoldi Birckmanni, 1570.
Edmond Halley’s sixteenth-century copy of Flemish mathematician Joannes Stadius’ widely consulted astronomical almanac, first published in 1554. Quarto, bound in full English calf with an elaborate gilt lozenge to the center of each panel, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, printer’s device to the title page. From theContinue reading "Ephemeris Anno Christi 1554."
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New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1985.
First edition of this collection of reminiscences by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist and one of the greatest scientific minds of the twentieth century. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Richard Feynman on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike McIver. Told to Ralph Leighton. Edited by EdwardContinue reading "“Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” Adventures of a Curious Character."
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London : Printed for William Innys in Pater-noster Row, 1752.
First edition in English of Halley’s classic work, from the library of American Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler and subsequently Harvard University professor Owen Gingerich. Quarto, bound in full polished calf, rebacked, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, rebacked, gilt ruling to theContinue reading "Astronomical Tables with Precepts both in English and Latin for Computing the Places of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Comets."
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Oversized satin finish color photograph of the iconic ‘Earthrise‘ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, signed by mission commander Frank Borman in silver felt tip, “Good night, Merry Christmas and God Bless all on Earth Frank Borman Gemini VII.“ In fine condition. The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. A desirable image.
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Frankfurt : At the press of Godofredus Tampachius, Printed by Erasmus Kempffer, 1614.
Rare first edition of this treatise concerning the Gregorian calendar’s important dates in religious history. Octavo, limp paper boards, decorated with woodcut ornaments. In very good condition with toning and chipping. From the library of professor, astronomer, historian and bibliophile Owen Gingerich.
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London : H. Bailliere, 1857.
First edition of this pioneering study establishing foundational principles for modern mycology and cryptogamic botany. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt vignette to the front panel, all edges gilt, gilt turn-insContinue reading "Introduction to Cryptogamic Botany. [Fore-Edge Painting]."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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: 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.
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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."
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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."
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