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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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Bernstein, Peter

Economist on Wall Street: Notes on the Sanctity of Gold, the Value of Money, the Security of Investments, and Other Delusions.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1970.

First edition of this classic collection of early Bernstein writings. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to the author’s sister, “For Aline – With all my love – Peter.” The recipient, Aline Bernstein Saarinen was a well-known critic of art and architecture in the United States, anContinue reading "Economist on Wall Street: Notes on the Sanctity of Gold, the Value of Money, the Security of Investments, and Other Delusions."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-115722

Klein, William

New York, Rome, Moscow, Tokyo.

Various Places 1956-1964.

First editions of each of the photographers famed city books. Tall quarto, 4 volumes. Each are signed by William Klein, with the caption booklet of New York signed as well. Very good to near fine books in original dust jackets showing some light rubbing and wear. A very sharp set of these volumes.

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$12,800.00
Item Number: RRB-115672

Grant, Ulysses S

Report of Lieut. General U.S. Grant of the Armies of the United States. 1864-1865.

Washington : Government Printing Office, 1865.

Rare Civil War era report cover inscribed by Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the United States Army. One page report cover, inscribed by Grant, “Wm E. Dodge, Esq., New York, N.Y. U.S. Grant Lt. Gen.” Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to Lieutenant General of the United States Army on March , 1864, a rankContinue reading "Report of Lieut. General U.S. Grant of the Armies of the United States. 1864-1865."

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$8,200.00
Item Number: RRB-114672

Rombauer, Irma S

The Joy of Cooking.

Indianapolis/ New York : Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1941.

Early printing of Irma S. Rombauer’s culinary classic. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Joe with all good wishes most cordially Irma S. Rombauer.” In very good condition.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-115098

Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by David Mostyn

Spring-Heeled Jack: A Story of Bravery and Evil.

London : Corgi Yearling Books, 1998.

First Corgi Yearling edition of Pullman’s fantastic adventure story. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Eileen – Philip Pullman.” In fine condition. Cover illustration by Peter Bailey. Inside Illustrations by David Mostyn.

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-89122

Krugman, Paul

Exchange-Rate Instability.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 1989.

First edition of Krugman’s provocative analysis of the extraordinary exchange-rate volatility of the 1980s. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For William, Paul R. Krugman.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-114546

Sagan, Carl. [Shirley Arden]

Carl Sagan Archive.

c. 1974-1985.

Extensive archive of papers, letters, notes, magazines, articles, press kits and portfolios containing the work of Carl Sagan, including twenty letters and notes signed by him and some additionally by his wife Ann Druyan. From the collection of Sagan’s Executive Assistant, Shirley Arden, who was instrumental in Sagan’s success and handled all travel arrangements andContinue reading "Carl Sagan Archive."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-115521

Park, Willie

The Art of Putting.

Edinburgh : J. & J. Gray & Company, 1920.

First edition of the author’s rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To H.G. English Dobbs Ferry N.Y. With Compliments, Willie Park.” In near fine condition.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-114539

Merton, Thomas

Thoughts In Solitude.

New York : Farrar, Strauss and Cudahy, 1958.

First edition of this work which stands alongside The Seven Storey Mountain as one of Merton’s most popular works. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Thomas Merton on the title page. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Jacket, typography and binding by Enrico Arno.

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-114467

Dylan, Bob

Blonde on Blonde.

1966.

Original pressing of one of the greatest albums of all-time. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the front panel. The cover photograph of Blonde on Blonde shows a 12-by-12 inch close-up portrait of Dylan. The double album gatefold sleeve opens to form a 12-by-26 inch photo of the artist, at three quarter length. The artist’s name and theContinue reading "Blonde on Blonde."

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$9,200.00
Item Number: RRB-114175

Braddock, James J.; Max Baer; James "Red" Burman; Sixto Escobar; Bob Pastor

American Boxing Champions Signed Photograph Collection.

c. 1937.

Collection of six original photographs signed and inscribed by five 1930s American boxing champions, including: “Cinderella Man” James J.Braddock, World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, James ‘Red’ Burman, Sixto Escobar, and top-ranked heavyweight Bob Pastor. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-119265

Bemelmans, Ludwig

Madeline’s Rescue.

London : Andre Deutsch/Derek Verscholyle, 1957.

First British edition, early printing of the second book in the Madeline series, which went on to win the Caldecott Medal. Thin quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Ludwig Bemelmans on the half-title page. In near fine condition.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-114234

Frost, Robert

A Further Range.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1936.

First edition of Frost’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of verse. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper to his publisher, “To Herbert Bristol with an authors acknowledgement to his publisher Robert Frost 1936.” Bristol was the president and publisher at the Henry HoltContinue reading "A Further Range."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-114778

Schulberg, Budd

The Harder They Fall.

New York : Random House, 1947.

First edition of Schulberg’s second book, basis for the 1956 film directed by Mark Robson, featuring Humphrey Bogart’s final film role. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Budd Schulberg on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a good dust jacket. Jacket design by Louis Glanzman.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-120678

Salter, James

The Hunters.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1956.

First edition of the author’s first novel and landmark in the literature of war. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by James Salter on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some wear to the extremities. Jacket design by Bill English. Signed first editions are rare.

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-117479
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