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Raptis Rare Books carries a variety of rare and antique books including many signed or autographed books. If you’re looking for a particular piece of work with an authentic signature, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our collection of autographed books here & contact us for any questions!

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Diamond, John

C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too…

London : Vermilion, 1998.

First edition of Diamond’s story of his battle with throat cancer. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To dearest Sally with thanks and – well you know. With love John Diamond.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and wasContinue reading "C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too…"

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-124373
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Buchwald, Art. [William Safire]

We’ll Laugh Again.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2002.

First edition of this work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page, “Aug 22, 2002 To Bill, you were expecting “War and Peace?” Yours, Art Buchwald.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidentialContinue reading "We’ll Laugh Again."

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-127932
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Roosevelt, Eleanor

When You Grow Up to Vote.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1932.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s first book, published the same year Franklin Delano Roosevelt won his first presidential election. Octavo, original cloth, with illustrations by Manning de V. Lee. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the front free endpaper. In good condition with some spotting to the cloth. First editions are rare, signed copies exceptionally so,Continue reading "When You Grow Up to Vote."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-124558
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Clinton, Bill [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

My Life.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

First edition of President Clinton’s autobiography. Large octavo, original blue boards, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs. Boldly signed on the title page by Bill and Hillary Clinton and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Clinton. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design byContinue reading "My Life."

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124933
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Fuller, Buckminster

Buckminster Fuller: An Autobiographical Monologue Scenario.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1980.

First edition of this autobiographical work. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Fuller on the front free endpaper, “To: Harriet Nichols In warmest friendship Bucky Buckminster Fuller.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Kadi Tint. Documented and edited by Robert Snyder.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-124719
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Fuller, Buckminster

Ideas and Integrities: A Spontaneous Autobiographical Disclosure.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, 1963.

First edition of this work by Fuller. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed “To Brooke, with great love, Bucky 3/30/80.” The recipient, Brooke Maxwell, along with one of Fuller’s other nieces Sarah Abbot, was one of Fuller’s key assistants on his Synergetics Project. Edited by Robert W. Marks. Near fine in a very good price-clippedContinue reading "Ideas and Integrities: A Spontaneous Autobiographical Disclosure."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-124570
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Purple, N. H. [Abraham Lincoln; William Herndon]

A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, of a General Nature, In Force January 1, 1856. Collated with Reference to Decisions of the Supreme Court of Said State, and to Prior Laws Relating to the Same Subject Matter.

Chicago : Published by Keen & Lee, 1856.

First edition of Purple’s Statutes from the law library of Abraham Lincoln and William Herndon. Large octavo, 2 volumes, bound in full contemporary calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. With Herndon’s ownership signature on behalf of the firm to the front pastedown of Vol. I, “A. Lincoln W. Herndon Lincoln & Herndon Springfield”Continue reading "A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, of a General Nature, In Force January 1, 1856. Collated with Reference to Decisions of the Supreme Court of Said State, and to Prior Laws Relating to the Same Subject Matter."

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$20,000.00
Item Number: RRB-124498
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Durant, Will

Caesar and Christ.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1944.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on half-title page, “For Martha and Maurice Speiser with cordial regards from Will Durant 12.7.44.” The recipient Maurice Speiser was Ernest Hemingway’s lawyer and literary agent. He was alsoContinue reading "Caesar and Christ."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-123718
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Valens, E.G. [Jill Kinmont]

A Long Way Up: The Story of Jill Kinmont.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967.

First edition of this powerful biography of Jill Kinmont. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs by Burk Uzzle and others. Presentation copy, inscribed by Kinmont on the front front free endpaper, “To Dr. Robinson, Thank you for your nice letter. Best Wishes- Jill Kinmont 2-27-67.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Long Way Up: The Story of Jill Kinmont."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-124068
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Houdon, Jean-Antoine. [George Washington]

Jean-Antoine Houdon George Washington Bronze Bust.

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Fine bronze bust of George Washington, after the famed Houdon bust of 1785 which is considered the most accurate depiction of Washington. Bronze, mounted on a marble pedestal. French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon was revered for his life-like portrayals of numerous notable eighteenth-century philosophers, inventors, and political figures including Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson,Continue reading "Jean-Antoine Houdon George Washington Bronze Bust."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-123102
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Highsmith, Patricia

Deep Water.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1957.

First edition of the author’s classic fifth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Very best wishes, Pat Highsmith.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Polly Cameron. Rare and desirable signed.

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-123562
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Kline, Franz

Franz Kline “The Boy Friend” Original Signed Sketch.

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Rare original sketch signed and inscribed by American painter Franz Kline. One page, with pen and ink caricature sketches on both the recto and verso. Kline has drawn five caricatures on the recto which he has signed and titled “The Boyfriend”. On the verso, he has drawn a single figure and inscribed the work, “You’veContinue reading "Franz Kline “The Boy Friend” Original Signed Sketch."

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$20,000.00
Item Number: RRB-123539
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Porter, Bruce. [Ted Demme]

Blow: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost it All.

New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 1993.

First St. Martin’s Griffin edition of Porter’s thrilling retelling of the story of George Jung, adapted into the 2001 film of the same name directed by Ted Demme and starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Edgar Best wishes Bruce Porter 3/30/01”Continue reading "Blow: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost it All."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-123485
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Canin, Ethan. [Jeff Bezos]

The Palace Thief.

New York : Random House, 1994.

Jeff Bezos’ special thank-you print run of his favorite book. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author and by Jeff Bezos on the title page. Laid in is a letter from Bezos on amazon.com letterhead which reads, “Dear Friend of Amazon.com, What can I say? It’s been five years since we sold our first book,Continue reading "The Palace Thief."

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-123037
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Norgay, Tenzing with Malcolm Barnes

After Everest: An Autobiography by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

New Delhi : Vikas Publishing House, 1977.

First edition of Tenzing’s second autobiography, the sequel to his best-selling Tiger of the Snows. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page beneath an inscription in a secretarial hand, “To William Levine,” “Tenzing Norgay.” With the original typed transmittal letter on Norgay’s personal letterhead signed by him laid in which reads:Continue reading "After Everest: An Autobiography by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa."

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-123218
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Douglas, Kirk

The Ragman’s Son: An Autobiography.

London : Simon & Schuster, 1988.

First edition of Kirk Douglas’ insightful autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Association copy, inscribed by him in the year of publication on the title page “To Sally – who never gets enough! – I hope I gave you what you want – affectionately, Kirk Douglas – 1988.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames,Continue reading "The Ragman’s Son: An Autobiography."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-123711
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