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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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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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Sherwin, Martin J

A World Destroyed: The Atomic Bomb and the Grand Alliance.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s first book and co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Warren with best wishes, Marty.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lidia Ferrara.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-150555

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Crick, Francis and Watson, James D

The Nature of Viruses: The Biophysics and Biochemistry of Viruses (CIBA Foundation Symposium).

London : J. & A. Churchill, 1957.

First edition of Watson and Crick’s classic work on Virus Structure. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by James Watson on the front free endpaper. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150523

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Yang, Chen Ning

Elementary Particles: A Short History Of Some Discoveries In Atomic Physics.

United States of America : Princeton University Press, 1962.

First edition of this overview of the evolution of atomic physics, focusing on the discovery and understanding of elementary particles. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Chen Ning Yang on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with minor toning to the spine. Illustrated with black and white drawings and pictures.Continue reading "Elementary Particles: A Short History Of Some Discoveries In Atomic Physics."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-141088

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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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Ferrier, David

The Functions of the Brain.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1876.

First edition of this groundbreaking work on the study of brain physiology. Octavo, original publisher’s brown cloth, illustrated with diagrams. In very good condition with light rubbing to the extremities, signature on the dedication page. Rare.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149329

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Wiener, Norbert

Norbert Wiener Signed Passport and Photograph.

United States : Department of State, 1922.

Rare 1922 signed passport of the father of cybernetics Norbert Wiener with a signed photograph by him. The United States of America passport from the Department of State signed by Norbert Wiener with his personal description and his signed photograph affixed to the bottom right corner. The seal is present and affixed to the bottomContinue reading "Norbert Wiener Signed Passport and Photograph."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149323

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Owens, Mark and Delia

Cry of the Kalahari: Seven Years in Africa’s Last Great Wilderness.

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 both Delia Owens and signed by Mark Owens on the half-title page, “To Bruce, WeContinue reading "Cry of the Kalahari: Seven Years in Africa’s Last Great Wilderness."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-149317

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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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Wolstenholme, Gordon [Editor]; Sir Julian Huxley; J.B.S. Haldane; Carleton Coon; et al

Man and His Future.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1963.

First edition of this 1963 scientific progress conference anthology. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, with eight illustrations. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ira Goldblatt. Uncommon in this condition.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-149296

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Goodall, Jane with Gail Hudson

Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants.

New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2014.

First edition of this work by the renowned naturalist and scientist. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Jane Goodall on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom McKeveny. Foreword by Michael Pollan.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-149283

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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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Frankl, Viktor E

The Doctor and the Soul: An Introduction to Logotherapy.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1955.

First edition of Frankl’s classic work which explores topics on the meaning of life in general as well as the meaning of specific areas of one’s life, such as work and personal relationships. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. Stettner with the kindest regardsContinue reading "The Doctor and the Soul: An Introduction to Logotherapy."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150506

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Smith, James Edward; Edited by Lady Smith

Memoir and Correspondence of the Late Sir James Edward Smith, M.D.

London : Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1832.

First edition of this comprehensive biographical portrait of one of Britain’s most influential botanists and founders of the Linnean Society, compiled by his widow Pleasance Smith. Octavo, two volumes, bound in half-cloth with paper titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Edited by Lady Smith.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-149484

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