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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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Grierson, John

Sir Hubert Wilkins: Enigma of Exploration.

London : Robert Hale Limited, 1960.

First edition of John Grierson’s biography of fellow Arctic pioneer Sir Hubert Wilkins. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs and maps. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “to my distinguished Namesake from John Grierson 5.10.60.” From the library of James Stephen “Steve” Fossett with hisContinue reading "Sir Hubert Wilkins: Enigma of Exploration."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-111212
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Menand, Louis

The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America.

New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2001.

First edition of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow Pulitzer Prize award winning author Edward O. Wilson, “For Edward with best wishes Louis Menand.” Wilson’s signature to the front free endpaper, near fine in a near dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-111949
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Schein, Edgar H

Organizational Psychology.

Englewood Cliffs : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1965.

First edition of Schein’s work on organizational dynamics and psychology. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “The argument is that systems work better if their parts are in good communication with each other, are committed and are creative and flexible.’ True then, still true now. All theContinue reading "Organizational Psychology."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-110438
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Wouk, Herman

Marjorie Morningstar.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1955.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Herman Wouk on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by John Scotford. Jacket photograph by Richard Avedon.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-110555
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Meadowcroft, William H. [Thomas A. Edison]

The Boy’s Life of Edison.

New York and London : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1911.

First edition of Meadowcroft’s biography of Thomas Edison, written for children. Octavo, original cloth with paper label portrait of Edison to the front panel, illustrated with eight photographic portraits of Edison including tissue-guarded frontispiece. With Edison’s autobiographical notes. Boldly signed on the second free endpaper, “Thomas A. Edison.” In very good condition. First printings areContinue reading "The Boy’s Life of Edison."

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$2,750.00
Item Number: RRB-110225
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Howitt, Peter [John Maynard Keynes]

The Keynesian Recovery and Other Essays.

Ann Arbor : The University of Michigan Press, 1990.

First edition of Howitt’s collected essays analyzing Keynesian and Walrasian economics. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “John with best wishes Peter Howitt.” Laid in is an additional note inscribed by the author which reads, “12/9/14 John, With best wishes and many thanks for the kind words.Continue reading "The Keynesian Recovery and Other Essays."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-110737
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Grierson, John. Introduction by Wolfgang von Gronau

High Failure: Solo Along the Arctic Air Route.

London : William Hodge & Company, Limited, 1936.

First edition of English Aviator John Grierson’s account of his solo trip along the Arctic Air Route. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Associtation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “To Chief Factor Ralph Parsons with best wished John Grierson 15/11/36.” The recipient, Ralph Parsons was aContinue reading "High Failure: Solo Along the Arctic Air Route."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-111250
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Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Quandt on the front free endpaper, “With my best wishes to John Roger Richard E. Quandt.” Also laid in is a autograph signed letter from the economist. In very good condition.

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-112369
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Addams, Jane

Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter.

Chicago : Hull House, 1929.

Rare original letter signed and entirely in the hand of Jane Addams, presented with an original photograph also signed by her. On Hull House letterhead, the letter reads, “My dear Mr. Miller, I am very glad to send you one of my books… Faithfully yours Jane Addams May 2d 1929.” In near fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-110808
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Johnson, Rebekah Baines. Introduction by Lyndon B. Johnson

A Family Album.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.

First edition of this work documenting Lyndon B. Johnson’s family tree, prepared for him by his mother as a Christmas present to her son. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Introduction by Lyndon Baines Johnson. Association copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the dedication page, “To Jack and Leota Horner from your friend and admirerContinue reading "A Family Album."

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$425.00
Item Number: RRB-110560
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Mooney, Booth. With a foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson

The Lyndon Johnson Story.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1956.

First edition of Booth Mooney’s biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the front free endpaper, “To Ray Luhn with gratitude and admiration from his friend Lyndon B. Johnson.” Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-111067
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Malamud, Bernard

The Fixer.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1966.

First edition of the author’s fourth novel, which went on to win the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Ida and Marshall With all good wishes Bern.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows some light wear. JacketContinue reading "The Fixer."

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-111937
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Dyson, Freeman

Dreams of Earth and Sky.

New York : New York Review of Books, 2015.

First edition of this sequel to Dyson’s 2006 The Scientist as Rebel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author on the half-title page with the following line from this work, “We gain knowledge of our place in the universe not only from science but also from history, art and literature. Freeman Dyson.” Fine in a fine dustContinue reading "Dreams of Earth and Sky."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110448
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Brown, Monty. Foreword by Vivian Fuchs

Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake.

London : Quiller Press, 1989.

Special limited edition of Brown’s elaborately illustrated history of Kenya’s northern desert region and the 13 expeditions to Lake Rudolf. Quarto, original publisher’s three quarters pebbled morocco over leatherette boards, marbled endpapers, with 75 color and 50 black and white illustrations, folding map in pocket affixed to rear pastedown. One of 250 numbered copies signedContinue reading "Where Giants Trod: The Saga of Kenya’s Desert Lake."

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-110678
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Michener, James A

My Lost Mexico.

Austin : The State House Press, 1992.

Signed limited edition of this novel by the award-winning author, one of 350 numbered copies, this is number 59. Octavo, original half cloth, with illustrations by the author. Signed by James A. Michener. Fine in a fine slipcase.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-119391
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Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega

Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility.

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Rare illuminated patent of Nobility signed by Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega, historian and King of Arms to Charles III, King of Spain. Quarto, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, marbled endpapers, elaborately illuminated hand-painted full page coat of arms and numerous heraldic shields each with silk guard leaves, text inContinue reading "Don Ramon Zazo of Ortega Signed Patent of Nobility."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-110235
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