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Larsson, Steig; Translated by Reg Keeland [Daniel Craig]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.

First American edition of the first volume of Steig Larrson’s classic Millennium trilogy, basis for the film with a screenplay by Steve Zallian, starring Daniel Craig. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the translator Reg Keeland on the half-title page and by Academy Award-winning writer Steve Zallian and actor Daniel Craig on the frontContinue reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152089

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Conan Doyle, Arthur

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

London : George Newnes, 1892.

First edition, first issue of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic work starring literature’s most famous detective with the misprint of “Violent Hunter” for “Violet Hunter” on page 317. Octavo, original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. With numerous in-text illustrations by Sidney Paget. In very good condition.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-150680

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COMPLETE SET OF IAN FLEMING'S JAMES BOND NOVELS; each volume in the RARE ORIGINAL DUST JACKET and housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery; including an association copy of Live and Let Die; Signed by Albert R. Broccoli who produced the film adaptation

Fleming, Ian [Cubby Broccoli]

Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1953-66.

First editions of each volume in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, 14 volumes, original publisher’s cloth-covered boards. Each volume in a first-issue dust jacket. Casino Royale is near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with chipping to the extremities including the crown of the spine and upper right corner of the frontContinue reading "Complete Set of 14 First Edition James Bond Novels: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories including A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, Octopussy and The Living Daylights."

$150,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145438

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Vonnegut, Kurt

Cat’s Cradle.

Norwalk, Connecticut : The Easton Press, 2000.

The Easton Press Collector’s edition of Vonnegut’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, silk-watered endleaves, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the limitation page. With the original Easton Press note about the book and author and Certificate of Authenticity laid in. In fine condition.

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-152080

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King, Stephen

Dolores Claiborne.

New York : Viking, 1993.

First edition of one of King’s most psychologically-driven novels. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152049

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Ellroy, James. [Russell Crowe]

L.A. Confidential.

New York : The Mysterious Press, 1990.

First edition of Ellroy’s neo-noir classic, adapted into the 1997 film of the same name starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, and Danny DeVito. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by James Ellroy and Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Stephen Peringer.Continue reading "L.A. Confidential."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-152098

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Leonard, Elmore

Be Cool.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1999.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Elmore Leonard on the title page. Additionally signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd on the front panel, on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd. Jacket photograph by Douglas Brooker.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-151996

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Wells, H.G

The Croquet Player.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1936.

First British edition of this allegorical novella in which Wells explores the psychology of fear and collective anxiety in the troubled years between the world wars. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Priest’s most famous works include TheContinue reading "The Croquet Player."

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-151280

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Straub, Peter

Ghost Story.

New York : Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, 1979.

First edition of this classic novel, the basis for the 1981 film directed by John Irvin – widely regarded as Peter Straub’s masterpiece and one of the foundational works of the modern American horror novel. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susan – thanks for theContinue reading "Ghost Story."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152000

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Martin, George R.R. [Roy Avers]

A Game of Thrones.

New York : Bantam, 1996.

First edition of the first book in the author’s acclaimed Game of Thrones series. Octavo, original half-cloth, cartographic endpapers. Narrator’s copy with the audiobook production recording log page on the verso of the front free endpaper with Roy Avers as narrator and his annotations throughout. Roy Avers is a bass vocalist with the Louisville Opera,Continue reading "A Game of Thrones."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151957

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Crichton, Michael [Sam Neill; Laura Dern; Chip Kidd]

Jurassic Park.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1990.

First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller, basis for the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton, actor Sam Neill, and actress Laura Dern on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed and dated in the year of publication with an original drawing of the iconic dust jacketContinue reading "Jurassic Park."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151969

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le Carre, John

Call For The Dead.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.

First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Call For The Dead."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151968

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Doyle, Arthur Conan

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

London : George Newnes, Limited, 1892-1894.

First editions, first issues of both volumes of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic short story collections, starring literature’s most famous detective. Royal octavo, two volumes in the publisher’s original pictorial black and gilt-stamped light blue and dark blue cloth, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated by Sidney Paget. First issues, Adventures with the street scene vignetteContinue reading "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151935

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Daniels, Les. [Chip Kidd]

Superman: The Golden Age. In Color!

San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 1999.

First edition of the early history of the first popular superhero, Superman. Royal octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed four times by art director and designer Chip Kidd on the front panel of the dust jacket, the front cover, the rear jacket flap dated in the year of publication, and on theContinue reading "Superman: The Golden Age. In Color!"

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-151985

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Burgess, Anthony

A Clockwork Orange.

London : Heinemann, 1962.

First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, original black boards, titles to spine in gilt. Boldly signed by Anthony Burgess on the second free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with the wide flaps with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Barry Trengrove. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151383

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Edited by Isaac Asimov, George R.R. Martin and Martin H. Greenberg [Frederik Pohl; Robert Silverberg]

The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book.

New York : Crown Publishers, Inc, 1983.

First edition of this anthology of fifteen short stories and novellas from legendary science-fiction authors. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Frederik Pohl on the half-title page, George R.R. Martin on the title page, and Robert Silverberg on page 57 of his short story. George Raymond Richard Martin (born 1948), Frederik George Pohl Jr.Continue reading "The Science Fiction Weight-Loss Book."

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-151965

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Connolly, J.J

Layer Cake.

London : Duckworth, 2000.

First edition of this work, basis for the cult classic film bearing the same name, starring Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller on the half-title page in person. In fine condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152001

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Kane, Bob

Bob Kane Signed Original Batman Sketch.

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Rare original Batman sketch signed by cartoonist and co-creator Bob Kane. One page, lightweight off-white cardstock, in fine point black marker. Sketch of Batman in his superhero suit and wearing his iconic bat cowl. Boldly signed by Bob Kane underneath. In fine condition. The piece measures 4 inches by 6 inches.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151769

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Wells, H.G

The Research Magnificent.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1915.

First edition of Wells’ philosophical novel of an idea, exploring one man’s lifelong search for moral nobility and his conviction that the conquest of fear is the foundation of the noble life. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago”Continue reading "The Research Magnificent."

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-151302

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Ballard, J.G

Empire of the Sun.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1984.

First edition of the author’s classic novel which was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by J.G. Ballard on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pat Doyle.

$950.00

Item Number: RRB-151913

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Stephenson, Neal

Snow Crash.

New York : Bantam Books, 1992.

First edition of this “brilliantly realized” (The New York Times Book Review) breakthrough novel from visionary author Neal Stephenson, a modern classic that predicted the metaverse and inspired generations of Silicon Valley innovators. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raisedContinue reading "Snow Crash."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151811

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Fleming, Ian

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

Signed limited edition of the eleventh Bond novel, the only Bond title issued as a signed limited edition. Octavo, original publisher’s half vellum with gilt titles to the spine, top edge gilt, color frontispiece portrait of Fleming by Amherst Villiers. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 122. In fineContinue reading "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service."

$20,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151806

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Kane, Bob

Bob Kane Signed Original Batman Sketch.

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Rare original Batman sketch signed by cartoonist and co-creator Bob Kane. One page, heavyweight off-white cardstock, in fine point black marker. Sketch of Batman in his superhero suit and wearing his iconic bat cowl. Boldly signed by Bob Kane underneath. In fine condition. The piece measures 5.25 inches by 7.5 inches.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151770

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Dix, Maurice B

Emily Coulton Dies.

London : Ward, Lock and Co., Limited, 1936.

First edition of this tale of poison. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Nina Miller Davidson. Scarce in the rare original dust jacket.

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-151755

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