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Sacks, Oliver

An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of this astounding collection of unique medical histories. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with color plates. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his editor in the year of publication, “For Stanley Holwitz, editor, guide, friend – with all my thanks and best wishes – 2/12/95 Oliver.” NearContinue reading "An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-146916
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Einstein, Albert

Cosmic Religion: with other Opinions and Aphorisms.

New York : Covici Friede, 1931.

First edition of this multi-subject work of non-scientific thought from one of the world’s most influential theoretical physicists in the rare original dust jacket. Duodecimo, original cloth. Near fine in a good dust jacket with some losses and a few closed tears to the extremities of the dust jacket. Rare in the original dust jacket.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-146877
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Newton, Isaac

Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed.

November 11, 1719.

Rare and unrecorded 18th century legal document signed twice at the conclusion by Sir Isaac Newton as a witness to a land indenture. Manuscript document signed twice on the verso “Isaac Newton”, one vellum membrane, dated 11 November 1719, signed by Thomas Sturgess and with his seal, witnessed twice on the dorse (the sealing ofContinue reading "Isaac Newton Manuscript Land Indenture Signed."

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$65,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146958
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Card, Orson Scott; Larry Niven; Kevin O'Donnell, Jr.; Arthur M. Dula

Science Fiction Analog [Ender’s Game].

New York : Conde Nast, 1977.

The first publication of Orson Scott Card’s Hugo award-winning novel Ender’s Game, predating the first edition by eight years. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed twice by Orson Scott Card at his contribution, “For Mary Alice- Thanks for keeping old tales alive! Scott” and again signed in full opposite his inscription Cover art by KellyContinue reading "Science Fiction Analog [Ender’s Game]."

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$1,650.00
Item Number: RRB-146723
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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, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Barbara and Nancy Together we can make this a better world for all. Jane Goodall.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jackie Merri Meyer and Flag.

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$425.00
Item Number: RRB-146888
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Roosevelt, Franklin D

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Presidential Cruise Pamphlets.

City of Washington : Published by the Smithsonian Institution, 1939.

First editions of two zoological pamphlets published as a result of collections and investigations made during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Presidential Cruise of 1938 to the Galapagos, both being presentation copies inscribed and signed “FDR” on the front wrapper. Octavo, two pamphlets, original brown printed paper wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copies, inscribed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt toContinue reading "Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Presidential Cruise Pamphlets."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146601
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Lemon, Frank; [Orville Wright]

Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903.

1928.

Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903. Wright Aeronautical Corporation off-set color lithograph of a Frank Lemon watercolor painting honoring the Wright Brothers’ historic flight at Kitty Hawk, signed by Orville Wright in black ink along the horizon line. Framed. In fine condition. The piece measures 15.5 inches by 18.25Continue reading "Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903."

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$8,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146523
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Aldrin, Buzz

Return to Earth.

New York : Random House, 1973.

First edition of this work by the second man to walk on the moon. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Buzz Aldrin and inscribed by co-author Wayne Warga on the front free endpaper. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Written with Wayne Warga.

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-146504
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Brown, Margaret Wise; [Fred Haise]

Goodnight Moon.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, [2013].

75th anniversary edition of this classic children’s book. Octodecimo, original pictorial boards. Humorously inscribed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise in black felt tip on the front panel, “I had a harder time than the cow! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities.

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-146184
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Collins, Michael

Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Oversized Photograph.

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Oversized photograph of a lunar module foot pad. Glossy color oversized photograph of a lunar module foot pad on the surface of the moon. Boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins, “Michael Collins Apollo XI CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. The entire piece measures 20 inches byContinue reading "Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Oversized Photograph."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-145790
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Collins, Michael

Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Eagle Oversized Photograph.

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Oversized photograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin and the Lunar Module Eagle. Glossy color oversized photograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin working next to the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apollo 11 mission, with the Solar Wind Composition Experiment and the American flag visible to the left side. Boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins,Continue reading "Michael Collins Signed Lunar Module Eagle Oversized Photograph."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-145781
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Bean, Alan

Alan Bean Signed ‘EVA’ Photograph.

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Official NASA photograph of Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean. Glossy color photograph of Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean using a fuel transfer tool on the Lunar Module. Lengthily signed by Alan Bean in silver felt pen, “An island of refuge in an ocean of storms Alan Bean Apollo 12.” In fine condition. The piece measuresContinue reading "Alan Bean Signed ‘EVA’ Photograph."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-146031
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Teller, Edward O.; Francis Owen Rice

The Structure of Matter.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1949.

First edition, second printing of this introductory volume on the properties of matter and their systematic interpretation by quantum mechanics. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with charts and graphs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Stan in memory of a spectacular appreciation of the application of the theoryContinue reading "The Structure of Matter."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146896
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Schweitzer, Albert

Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph.

1953.

Rare photograph of Albert Schweitzer in Lambaréné. Black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer being guided down Gabon’s Ogooué River, inscribed by him on the lower border in fountain pen, “A monsieur Jerome Liplain, avec mes bonnes pensáes, Albert Schweitzer. Lambarene le 19 Mars 1953, En pirogue sur l’Ogooue.” Schweitzer’s philosophy was expressed in manyContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146013
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Zeller, Mrs. Hannah. Preface by H. B. Tristram. Introduction by Edward Atkinson

Wild Flowers of The Holy Land.

London : James Nisbet and Co, 1883.

Third edition of this classic work on the field flowers of Palestine. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial cloth stamped in black and gilt, illustrated with fifty-four tissue-guarded plates by Hannah Zeller of Nazareth printed in color comprising detailed botanical illustrations of the flora of the Holy Land including the Palestine Bramble, Thistle, Egyptian Thrift, Apple ofContinue reading "Wild Flowers of The Holy Land."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-146422
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Collins, Michael

Michael Collins Signed Saturn V First Stage Separation Oversized Photograph.

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Oversized photograph of a Saturn V S-IC first stage separation, boldly signed in silver by American astronaut Michael Collins, “Michael Collins Apollo XI CMP.” The Apollo 11 first stage separation occurred at an altitude of about 38 miles, some 55 miles downrange from Cape Kennedy. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 20 inches byContinue reading "Michael Collins Signed Saturn V First Stage Separation Oversized Photograph."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145782
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Dawkins, Richard

The Selfish Gene.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1976.

First edition of Dawkins’ classic work. Octavo, black cloth. Boldly signed by Richard Dawkins and Desmond Morris on the title page. Morris is an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology. He is known for his classic 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programs such as Zoo Time. Fine inContinue reading "The Selfish Gene."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146223
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