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Dropped from the Clouds

Verne, Jules

The Mysterious Island Trilogy: Dropped From the Clouds, Abandoned, and The Secret of the Island.

New York : Scribner, Armstrong, & Co, 1875-1876.

First editions in English of each volume in Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island trilogy. Octavo, three volumes in the original publisher’s pictorial cloth, all edges gilt, illustrated with engravings including tissue-guarded frontispieces. Translated from the French by W.H.G. Kingston. Each volume is in very good condition. A sharp set.

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146148
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Fleming, Ian; Introduction by Stirling Moss

Casino Royale Bentley Limited Edition.

London : Vintage Books/ Random House, 2013.

Bentley Motors Special Series limited edition of Ian Fleming’s first book, which introduced the world to James Bond. Quarto, one of only 500 examples produced and bound in full beluga-colored leather sourced from the tannery in Italy which provides hides for Bentley’s interiors, all edges silver, ribbon bound in, illustrated. Using Bentley’s craftsmanship, this editionContinue reading "Casino Royale Bentley Limited Edition."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109645
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Golding, William

Lord of the Flies.

London : Faber and Faber, 1954.

First edition of Golding’s first book, one of the best-known works in modern literature. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbledContinue reading "Lord of the Flies."

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$7,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150005
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I Am Legend

Matheson, Richard

I Am Legend.

New York : Walker and Company, 1954.

First hardcover edition of Matheson’s “instant classic,” his groundbreaking treatment of “a traditional horror theme in a science-fictional manner” (Horror 100 Best, 162). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, giltContinue reading "I Am Legend."

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-149894
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The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

Ludlum, Robert [Matt Damon]

The Bourne Identity.

New York : Richard Marek Publishers, 1980.

First edition of the first novel in the Bourne Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the author, “Best wishes Robert Ludlum” and by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon on the front free endpaper. Damon played Jason Bourne in several of the Bourne films. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by RobContinue reading "The Bourne Identity."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-150151
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Ross, Bernard L. [Ken Follet]; Peter Hyams; Elliot Gould

Capricorn One.

London : Arthur Baker Limited, 1978.

First British edition of Follett’s novelization of the classic 1978 thriller film Capricorn One, based on the screenplay by Peter Hyams. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by director Peter Hyams on the front free endpaper, “To Adrienne Best Wishes Peter Hyams” and signed by actor Elliot Gould on the front pastedown. Near fine inContinue reading "Capricorn One."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-148553
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Golding, William

Lord of the Flies.

New York : Coward-McCann, 1955.

First American edition of Golding’s classic first book, one of the best-known works in modern literature. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the HarcourtContinue reading "Lord of the Flies."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150004
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Wells, H.G

The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc].

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924-27.

The Atlantic edition, one of only 1050 copies, signed by H.G. Wells in volume one, this is number 684. Octavo, 28 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco by Stikeman & Co., gilt titles and tooling to the spine with floral detailing, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece illustrations including the author portrait in volume one. InContinue reading "The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc]."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147627
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Clancy, Tom

The Hunt For Red October.

Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, 1984.

First edition, first state of the author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Ben Miles Best Wishes Tom Clancy.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Laid in is a program from the 8th Annual Maryland Book & Author Luncheon on AprilContinue reading "The Hunt For Red October."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-149621
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Forsyth, Frederick

The Odessa File. [with] The Biafra Story. [with] Frederick Forsyth Signed Letter Collection.

London : Hutchinson, 1972.

First British edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “For Professor and Mrs Cameron. With all my best wishes, from ‘Deny’ Freddie Forsyth.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket, tape marks to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Michael Brett.Continue reading "The Odessa File. [with] The Biafra Story. [with] Frederick Forsyth Signed Letter Collection."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-147828
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Tolkien, J.R.R

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1974.

Finely bound complete set of Tolkien’s epic fantasy trilogy which, since its release, has sold over 150 million copies, making it the third best-selling novel of all time. Octavo, bound in three quarter crushed levant morocco by Bayntun-Riviere with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edgeContinue reading "The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149573
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Vonnegut, Kurt

Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade, A Duty-Dance With Death.

New York : Delacorte Press, 1994.

First edition, early printing of the 25th anniversary edition of Vonnegut’s masterpiece. Octavo, original black half-cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket, name to the half-title page. Local newspaper clipping with a mini-interview of Vonnegut when he went to Pittsburgh to give aContinue reading "Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children’s Crusade, A Duty-Dance With Death."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-148433
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Fleming, Ian

Thrilling Cities.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

First edition of Fleming’s classic compelling travelogue. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Jonathan from Ian.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

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$14,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149998
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Mill, John

The Fossil Spirit: A Boy’s Dream of Geology.

London : Darton and Co, c. 1854.

Rare second edition of this didactic novel about geology and paleontology. Octodecimo, original cloth with gilt titles, all edges gilt, frontispiece, advertisement endpapers, with black and white illustrations throughout. In very good condition, bookplate to the front pastedown. Exceptionally rare, with no other copies traced at auction in the last 100 years.

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-148118
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Card, Orson Scott

Ender’s Game.

New York : Tor Books, 1985.

First edition of this Nebula and Hugo award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the half-title page, “Perhaps it’s impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be. Orson Scott Card.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover art by John Harris. Jacket design by Suzanne Lobel.Continue reading "Ender’s Game."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148339
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Salisbury, Michael [Michael Crichton]

Production Sketch for Jurassic Park.

c. 1993.

Rare original production sketch for the 1993 Steven Spielberg film “Jurassic Park.” Hand-drawn sketch on a translucent vellum sheet by entertainment and rock music artist Michael Salisbury. It was used in the development of the logo, title, and tagline for the film. In near fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 7 inches.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-148304
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Signed limited first edition, the only Bond title issued in a limited edition, number 96 of 285 examples of the eleventh Bond novel.

Fleming, Ian

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

Signed limited first edition, the only Bond title issued in a limited edition, number 96 of 285 examples of the eleventh Bond novel. Octavo, original half vellum, top edge gilt, with color frontispiece portrait of Fleming by Amherst Villiers. In fine condition with the original acetate in near fine condition. Housed in a custom chemiseContinue reading "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service."

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$19,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148750
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