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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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Li, Yiyun

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers.

New York : Random House, 2005.

First edition of Li’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Life provides more happiness than we ever know. We have to train ourselves to look for it. For Adrienne with warmest regards, Yiyun Li.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Allison Saltzman.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-102837

Wind, Herbert Warren. [Gene Sarazen]

On the Tour with Harry Sprague.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1960.

First edition of this work by America’s greatest golf writer cracks wise in this humorous peek inside the life and mind of an up-and-coming young pro. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with drawings. Association copy, inscribed by the author on front free endpaper to Gene Sarazen, “For Gene Thanking you for my most recent pleasure atContinue reading "On the Tour with Harry Sprague."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-104292

Kauper, Paul G. (Bill Clinton)

Religion and the Constitution.

Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, 1964.

First edition of this collection of lectures devoted to contemporary questions regarding religion in its relation to the constitutional order. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by Bill Clinton on the front free endpaper, “5 – 14 – 66 Georgetown University To Mrs. Johnnie Mae Mackey, This little book is a glowing testimonial to the freedom ofContinue reading "Religion and the Constitution."

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$6,200.00
Item Number: RRB-95273

Card, David and Alan B. Krueger

Myth and Measurement: The New Economics of the Minimum Wage.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 1995.

First edition of this groundbreaking work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by both authors on the front free endpaper. “For John As we say at the close of the book, we think that the methods we have laid out can lead to a clearer understanding of the labor market…Best wishes David Card.” AlsoContinue reading "Myth and Measurement: The New Economics of the Minimum Wage."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-78635

Carnegie, Dorothy

How To Help Your Husband Get Ahead in His Social and Business Life.

New York : Greystone Press, 1953.

First edition of Dorothy Carnegie’s essential 1953 guide for the housewife, offering practical advice to help the husband succeed in the style of her husband, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Dorothy Carnegie on the front free endpaper. Near fine in the original dust jacket which isContinue reading "How To Help Your Husband Get Ahead in His Social and Business Life."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-96136

Yezierska, Anzia

Bread Givers: A Novel.

Doubleday, Page & Company : Garden City, NY, 1925.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Marjorie Kellbery from an enthusiast of your splendid work. Anzia Yezierska.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket with rubbing and wear.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-88943

Gehry, Frank; Foreword Henry N. Cobb

The Architecture of Frank Gehry.

New York : Rizzoli Publishers, 1986.

First edition of this early monograph of the work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by Frank Gehry on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Essays by Rosemarie Haag Bletter, Coosje van Bruggen, Mildred Friedman, Joseph Giovannini, Thomas S. Hines, Pilar Vilades. Foreword Henry N. Cobb.Continue reading "The Architecture of Frank Gehry."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-44675

Fisher, Irving

Stable Money.

New York : Adelphi Publishers, 1934.

First edition of Fisher’s classic treatise. Octavo, original blue cloth. Laid in is the original publisher’s slip which reads “In recognition of pioneer support of the movement for a Stable Measure of Value. Copy no. 660 of the first edition of Stable Money: A History of the Movement is inscribed to Fenton Lawson.” The slipContinue reading "Stable Money."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-96551

Mulroney, Brian [Bill Clinton]

Memoirs 1939-1993.

Toronto : McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 2007.

First edition of the 18th prime minister of Canada’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to the 42nd president of the United States Bill Clinton, “For Bill, with friendship, admiration, and respect, Brian Mulroney.” Mulroney visited Clinton in June of 1993, only days before the end ofContinue reading "Memoirs 1939-1993."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-96550

Muir, John

The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1916-24.

The Manuscript edition of The Writings of John Muir. One of only 750 numbered copies, this is number 461. Octavo, 10 volumes, bound in the original green with morocco spine labels with gilt titles, containing the original gelatin silver photographic frontispiece to each volume with tissue guards present, illustrated with numerous photogravure and halftone plates;Continue reading "The Writings of John Muir: The Manuscript Edition."

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$6,200.00
Item Number: RRB-96258

Selby, Jr., Hubert

Last Exit To Brooklyn.

New York : The Grove Press, 1964.

First edition of Selby’s first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Glenn With All Best Wishes H. Selby Jr 6/22/91.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Cover design by Roy Kuhlman. An exceptional example.

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-51892

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Ricardo Tischi. In an envelope affixed to the rear of the framed piece is the original tissue guard featuringContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-95330

Copland, Aaron

Appalachian Spring. (Ballet for Martha).

New York : Boosey and Hawkes, 1945.

First edition of the Booksey and Hawkes Pocket Orchestral Score of Copland’s Appalachian Spring, one of the most enduring of the twentieth century. Large octavo, original wrappers as issue. Inscribed by the composer on the title page, “For Bruce Kubert Aaron Copland Heaton Hall July 1946.” In very good condition with a tear to theContinue reading "Appalachian Spring. (Ballet for Martha)."

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$5,800.00
Item Number: RRB-96244

Robert B. Ekelund, Jr. and Robert F. Hebert

A History of Economic Theory and Method.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1975.

First edition of this classic work. Small quarto, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by Robert Ekelund on the half-title page, “For John Rogers- For it is this understanding which, in part, promotes a climate of freedom within which fruitful and genuinely new ideas- and the science of economics- can progress and prosper. With allContinue reading "A History of Economic Theory and Method."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-72763

Schein, Edgar H

The Art of Managing Human Resources.

: Oxford University Press, .

First edition of this work on management. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor opposite the title page, “In most organizational change efforts, it is much easier to draw on the strengths of the culture than to overcome the constraints by changing culture.” All the best, John Ed H. Schein March 29,Continue reading "The Art of Managing Human Resources."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-87844

Fromm, Erich

The Art of Loving.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1956.

First edition of this groundbreaking international bestseller that has shown millions of readers how to achieve rich, productive lives by developing their capacities for love. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Fur Hans und Ruth…Eric August 1957.” Very good in a good dust jacket with some wear. FirstContinue reading "The Art of Loving."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-98633
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