Signed & Autographed Books

Nixon, Richard M

The Memoirs of Richard Nixon.

New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1978.

Signed limited edition of Richard Nixon’s memoirs. Thick octavo, original cloth, illustrated, original slipcase. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “To Congressman Bob Badham with appreciation for his friendship and his years of service to the nation from Richard Nixon August 8, 1979.” The recipient, Robert Edward Badham was a politician from California. He servedContinue reading "The Memoirs of Richard Nixon."

Cummings, E. E

[No Title]. [An Imaginary Dialogue Between Almost Any Publisher and a Certain Author A.D. 1930].

New York : Covici Friede Publishers, 1930.

First edition and signed limited edition of Cumming’s cleverly titled untitled work. Quarto, original cloth stamped in silver, illustrated with 8 full-page drawings by the author. One of 491 copies signed by the author on the colophon, this is number 144. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom clamshell box. Small bookplate designed byContinue reading "[No Title]. [An Imaginary Dialogue Between Almost Any Publisher and a Certain Author A.D. 1930]."

Gluck, Louise

Firstborn.

New York : New American Library, 1968.

First edition of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning poet’s first book, one of only 50 numbered copies. Octavo, bound in half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For ____ ____ with best wishes Louise Gluck.” In fine condition.

Huxley, Aldous

Eyeless In Gaza.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1927.

Signed limited edition of what is considered by many to be Huxley’s definitive work of fiction. Octavo, original cloth. Number 85 of 200 numbered copies, signed by Aldous Huxley. In near fine condition.

Handy, Charles

The Age of Paradox.

Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business School Press, 1994.

First edition, second printing of the author’s heartfelt work on ethical business. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Randy, Best Wishes for your next curve! Charles Handy 2/23/95.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sisco & Evans.

Trivers, Robert L

The Evolution of Reciprocal Altruism.

Cambridge, Mass. : Reprinted from The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1971.

First appearance of Trivers’ enormously influential first published paper, written while he was still earning his PhD at Harvard under Bayr and Drury in which he coined the term “reciprocal altruism” as well as “delayed return altruism.” Octavo, disbound from the original journal. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front panel, “To JeffContinue reading "The Evolution of Reciprocal Altruism."

King, Stephen

The Plant: Part Three Stephen King Original Annotated Galley Proof.

Bangor, Maine : Philtrum Press, 1985.

The original publisher’s galley proof of Part Three of King’s rare unfinished epistolary novel, initially published in parts and sent to his close friends in lieu of Christmas cards. Folded, the proof measures 60 inches by 19 inches with a typed note from King’s publisher on the title page and King’s inscription, “copy-edit complete. SteveContinue reading "The Plant: Part Three Stephen King Original Annotated Galley Proof."

Cotton, T. Henry

Golf: Being a Short Treatise for the Use of Young People Who Aspire to Proficiency in the Royal and Ancient Game.

London : Eyre & Spottiswoode (Publishers) Ltd, 1931.

First edition of Cotton’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, frontispiece portrait of Cotton. Signed by the author in the year of publication beneath his frontispiece portrait, “Henry Cotton 1931.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket with a chip to the spine. Ownership inscription. Rare.

Paton, Alan

Cry, the Beloved Country.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1948.

First edition of Paton’s classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A very sharp example.

King, Stephen

The Plant. The Opening Segment of an Ongoing Work and Part Two.

Bangor, Maine : Philtrum Press, 1982-1983.

First editions of the first two parts of King’s rare unfinished epistolary novel. Octavo, original saddle-sewn olive green wrappers with folding flaps stamped and lettered in black, each part is one of 200 numbered copies printed at the Stinehour Press and designed by Michael Alpert: Part One, No. 147; Part Two, No. 138. Presentation copies,Continue reading "The Plant. The Opening Segment of an Ongoing Work and Part Two."

Mitchell, Margaret

Gone With the Wind.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1936.

First edition of Margaret Mitchell’s masterpiece which remains one of the fastest selling novels in the history of American publishing, with 50,000 copies sold in a single day. Octavo, original cloth. First printing, with “Published May 1936” on the copyright page and no mention of other printings. Association copy, signed by eleven members of DavidContinue reading "Gone With the Wind."

Schein, Edgar H

Organizational Culture and Leadership: A Dynamic View.

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1985.

First edition of Schein’s classic text on organizational culture. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page with the following transcription from the text as follows, “To Peter with best wishes. Culture and Leadership as so central to understanding organizations and making them effective that we cannot affordContinue reading "Organizational Culture and Leadership: A Dynamic View."

Goodwin, Doris Kearns

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1976.

First edition, early printing of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “To the Madesons, Doris Kearns.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Bacon.

DeMille, Cecil B. [Fortunino Matania]

Cecil DeMille Signed Letter Archive.

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Rare archive of typed letters signed by legendary American film producer and star Cecil B. DeMille to Italian artist Fortunino Matania discussing paintings commissioned to assist in the set design of the 1956 film The Ten Commandments. The archive contains 10 typed letters signed by DeMille dated July 24 1952 to November 18 1957 onContinue reading "Cecil DeMille Signed Letter Archive."

Gluck, Louise

Firstborn.

Oxford : Anvil Press Poetry, 1969.

Signed limited first edition of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning poet’s first book, one of only 50 numbered copies. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Louise Gluck on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Sondheim, Stephen; Burt Shevelove

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

New York : Dodd, Mead, 1963.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Kurt Rowley, with best wishes from Stephen Sondheim.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrated with a drawing by Hirschfeld and photographs.

Remarque, Erich Maria

All Quiet On The Western Front.

Boston : Little, Brown & Company, 1929.

First American edition of this landmark novel of the 20th century. Octavo, original beige cloth. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “1st June Eric Maria Remarque.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Wenck. Translated by A.W. Wheen. Housed in a customContinue reading "All Quiet On The Western Front."

Kovic, Ron

Born on the Fourth of July.

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1976.

First edition of this classic book, basis for the 1989 film directed by Oliver Stone. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “11/26/76 Mary Thank you for being so nice to me and my family Love Ron and Peace.” Near fine in a very good price-clippedContinue reading "Born on the Fourth of July."

Guest, Montague and William B. Boulton [Ernest Shackleton]

Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

London : John Murray, 1902.

First edition of the standard history of the Royal Yacht Squadron and Solent yachting in the 19th century, with a complete list of member and their yachts. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, with 46 illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “To Sir Ernest Shackleton from Philip Hunloke, 1921.” Major Sir PhilipContinue reading "Memorials of the Royal Yacht Squadron."

Graham, Benjamin

The Intelligent Investor.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.

First printing of the third revised edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To my good friend, Ted Weisman hoping it will help him in his nefarious projects Ben Graham Aug 1965.” Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "The Intelligent Investor."

Kerouac, Jack; Drawings by Larry Rivers

Lonesome Traveler.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1960.

First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original half cloth, drawings by Larry Rivers. Boldly signed by Jack Kerouac on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed, this is the first example we have seen.

Rawdon’s Roof.

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Signed limited edition, one of 530 copies signed by D.H. Lawrence, this is 320. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Le Carre, John

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1974.

First British edition of the author’s seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by author on the title page, “with best wishes John le Carre” and by the author’s father, “and much love from his father Ronnie July 1974.” Ronald Cornwell was the father of le Carre andContinue reading "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy."

McCann, Colum

Let the Great World Spin: A Novel.

New York : Random House, 2009.

First edition of the author’s classic work, winner of the National Book Award. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on both the half and title pages, “For Bettyann and Ed With the very best of Irish wishes- and with thanks!! Let the great world spin forever down the ringing grooves ofContinue reading "Let the Great World Spin: A Novel."