Signed & Autographed Books

Kennedy, John F

Profiles In Courage.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1956.

First edition of Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original half cloth, with eight pages of black-and-white photogravures. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To J. Edgar Hoover- a public servant of the highest courage- with the admiration of the author- John Kennedy.” The recipient, J. Edgar Hoover served as theContinue reading "Profiles In Courage."

Curtis, Alice Turner [Sylvia Plath]

A Little Maid of Vermont.

Philadelphia : The Penn Publishing Company, 1927.

First edition of the author’s children’s classic; from the library of Sylvia Plath. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Grace Norcross. Presentation copy, inscribed by Sylvia Plath’s mother on the front free endpaper, “Feb. 10, 1941 To my sweetheart, Sylvia from Mommy” and with her father, Otto Plath’s, embossed library stamp. Sylvia Plath was born inContinue reading "A Little Maid of Vermont."

Carson, Rachel

Silent Spring.

New York : Mariner Books, 2002.

Early printing of the 40th anniversary edition author’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Edward O. Wilson on the title page. Drawings by Lois and Louis Darling. Afterword by Edward O. Wilson. Introduction by Linda Lear. In fine condition.

von Mises, Ludwig

Theory and History. An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1963.

First edition, second printing of Mises’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mr. Merle Gwinn Ludwig von Mises.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed and inscribed.

Goldsmith, James M. [Peter L. Bernstein]

Counter Culture.

London : W.H. Allen, 1985.

First edition of this work by Goldsmith. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Peter all best wishes Jimmy.” The recipient Peter L. Bernstein, was a financial historian, economist and educator whose development and refinement of the efficient-market hypothesis made him one of the country’s best known authorities inContinue reading "Counter Culture."

Harlan, Malvina Shanklin; Foreword by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911.

New York : The Modern Library, 2002.

First edition of this memoir rediscovered by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Justice Ginsburg on the title page, “Best wishes to Bonnie Brewer Ruth Bader Ginsburg.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Foreword by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Afterword by Linda Przybyszewski. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed byContinue reading "Some Memories of a Long Life, 1854-1911."

Amis, Martin

Martin Amis First Edition Collection.

Lonson : Jonathan Cape, 1984-2020.

Extensive collection of first editions by acclaimed novelist Martin Amis, including his best-known works Money and London Fields. Octavo, 18 volumes, original cloth and half-cloth. 15 volumes signed by the author. The collection includes first editions of Einstein’s Monsters [London: Jonathan Cape, 1987]; and signed first editions of London Fields [London: Jonathan Cape, 1989] andContinue reading "Martin Amis First Edition Collection."

Nixon, Richard M. and Gerald Ford

Richard Nixon and Gerald R. Ford Signed Presidential Proclamation of Pardon.

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Typescript reproduction of the final paragraphs of Ford’s 1974 Proclamation of Pardon granting a full and unconditional pardon to Richard Nixon, his predecessor, for any crimes that he might have committed against the United States as president. One page, typescript. Signed and dated by Gerald Ford, “Gerald Ford 11/5/79” and Richard Nixon. Accompanied by twoContinue reading "Richard Nixon and Gerald R. Ford Signed Presidential Proclamation of Pardon."

Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed.

1965.

Autograph letter signed by the founder of modern day Israel and first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion regarding his controversial meeting with Angelica Balabanoff, a close associate of Benito Mussolini. Addressed to German-Israeli Holocaust survivor Walter Zvi Barak and dated October 26, 1968, the letter translated from Hebrew into English reads, “Shalom and greetings. I learnedContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Autograph Letter Signed."

The Book of Bebb: Lion Country, Open Heart, Love Feast, Treasure Hunt.

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First edition of the compilation of the four books that make up the Bebb Quartet. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frederick Buechner on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Designed by Harry Ford.

Friedman, Milton & Rose

Free To Choose: A Personal Statement.

New York : Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1980.

First edition, early printing of Friedmans’ persuasive argument for the free market, based on the PBS series Free to Choose. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mary Strong, Milton Friedman.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Gamarello.

Szasz, Thomas S. [James M. Buchanan]

Law, Liberty and Psychiatry.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1963.

First edition of this classic work, from the library of Nobel Prize-winning economist James M. Buchanan with his signature to the front free endpaper. Buchanan was an economist known for his work on public choice theory originally outlined in his most famous work co-authored with Gordon Tullock in 1962, The Calculus of Consent, then developed over decades for which he receivedContinue reading "Law, Liberty and Psychiatry."

Teresa, Mother

Life in the Spirit: Reflections, Meditations, Prayers. Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1983.

First edition of this work by powerful work by Mother Teresa. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the title page, “God bless you Mother Teresa MC.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Edited by Kathryn Spink. Rare and desirable signed, we have never encountered another one.

Rogers, Carl R

On Becoming a Person: A Therapist’s View of Psychotherapy.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1961.

First edition of this classic work by the most influential psychotherapist in history. Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by the author on the title page, “Carl Rogers May 7, 1964.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

[Washington, Martha; George Washington]

Martha Washington Silk Wedding Dress Fragment.

1759.

Original swatch from Martha Washington’s golden yellow silk wedding dress, given by her as a gift to Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Elizabeth, and handed down through generations of the Hamilton family. The silk swatch measures roughly 2.75 inches by 2 inches, mounted on a stiff paper card inscribed in pencil on the verso, “A bit ofContinue reading "Martha Washington Silk Wedding Dress Fragment."

Gibson, William

Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive.

London : Victor Gollancz, 1984-1988.

First British editions and true firsts of each of the novels that comprise Gibson’s The Sprawl Trilogy. Octavo, three volumes. Each signed on the title page by William Gibson. Neuromancer is a review copy, with a slip laid into it. Each are fine in fine dust jackets. Rare and desirable signed and in this condition.

Fleming, Ian

Goldfinger.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1959.

First edition of the seventh novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Una, who again wrote the whole thing! from Ian Fleming.” The recipient, Una Trueblood, whose surname was later appropriated by Fleming for the character of Mary TruebloodContinue reading "Goldfinger."

Tolstoy, Leo

Sochinenia Grafa L.N. Tolstogo [Childhood, Boyhood, Youth].

Moscow : Typ. I.N. Kushnerev i Ko, 1893.

Early Russian printing of Tolstoy’s trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, Youth. Quarto, original half leather. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to his doctor, “To Dmitry Vasil’evich Nikitin. Leo Tolstoy. 28 March 1903.” With an original photograph of Tolstoy with Dmitry Nikitin opposite the title page. The recipient, Dmitry Nikitin was Tolstoy’s familyContinue reading "Sochinenia Grafa L.N. Tolstogo [Childhood, Boyhood, Youth]."

Oliver, Mary

The Truro Bear and Other Adventures: Poems and Essays.

Boston : Beacon Press, 2008.

First edition of this collection by the award-winning poet. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Mary Oliver on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bob Kosturko.

Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Signed Photograph.

1947.

Large original silver gelatin photograph of the Founding Father of Israel David Ben-Gurion, boldly signed by him. Ben–Gurion‘s signature measures 5.25 inches by 1.25 inches. x 1.25″ alone. Also signed and dated “Charles Bergman May 1947”  who was possibly the photographer. The photograph was taken in May 1947, one year before Ben–Gurion declared the formation ofContinue reading "David Ben-Gurion Signed Photograph."

Oliver, Mary

The Night Traveler.

: A Bits Chapbook, 1978.

First edition of this early collection by Mary Oliver. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed twice by Mary Oliver, once on the front free endpaper and on the title page. In fine condition. Rare.

Chamberlain, Neville; Anne Chamberlain

Neville Chamberlain Signed Unionist Program.

1938.

1938 Unionist Association Annual Dance and Whist Drive Program signed by Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and hi wife, Anne Chamberlain. 12 mo, one page folding. Signed by the Chamberlains on the front panel who are listed as the special guests of the evening. The event was held at the PalaisContinue reading "Neville Chamberlain Signed Unionist Program."

Hoover, Herbert

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: 1920-1933 The Cabinet and The Presidency.

New York : The MacMillan Company, 1951.

First edition, second printing of Hoover’s Presidential memoir. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover to John P. Costello.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Riki Levinson.

Aptheker, Herbert

Afro American History: The Modern Era. A Pioneering Chronicle of the Black People in Twentieth-Century America.

New York : The Citadel Press, 1971.

First edition of the prolific American Marxist historian’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Jan 1972 For Mrs. Janette Harris – with warmest regards & best wishes, Herbert Aptheker.” The recipient, Janette Harris was a fellow social rights activist who was expelled from Southern UniversityContinue reading "Afro American History: The Modern Era. A Pioneering Chronicle of the Black People in Twentieth-Century America."