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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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Vergé, Roger

Les Recettes Originales de Roger Vergé: Ma Cuisine du Soleil.

Paris : Éditions Robert Laffont, 1978.

First edition of this classic cookbook by the “chef of the century” that exemplifies the chef’s defining culinary philosophy, celebrating the flavors, colors, and seasonal vitality of Provence. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial boards, written in French, pictorial endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark bound in, illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Roger Vergé in FrenchContinue reading "Les Recettes Originales de Roger Vergé: Ma Cuisine du Soleil."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-149312

Einstein, Albert

Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist.

Evanston : The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc, 1949.

Signed limited edition of Einstein’s singular autobiography. Octavo, original brown cloth, top edge gilt, frontispiece, illustrated throughout. One of 760 numbered copies signed and dated “Albert Einstein ‘49”, this is number 225. In fine condition. Housed in the original slipcase which is in near fine condition. Edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp. Frontispiece portrait of EinsteinContinue reading "Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist."

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$14,800.00
Item Number: RRB-149307

Branch, Taylor

America in the King Years Trilogy: Parting the Waters 1954-63; Pillar of Fire 1963-65; At Canaan’s Edge 1965-68.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1988-2006.

First editions of the author’s epic trilogy on Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement. Octavo, 3 volumes, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Parting the Waters is a presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the third free endpaper, “For Jack and Alice Bass, Thanks for theContinue reading "America in the King Years Trilogy: Parting the Waters 1954-63; Pillar of Fire 1963-65; At Canaan’s Edge 1965-68."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-149279

Williams, Ted; Eddie Murray; Mickey Mantle; Hank Aaron; Frank Robinson; Reggie Jackson; Willie McCovey; Ernie Banks; Eddie Mathews; Mike Schmidt; Harmon Killebrew; Willie Mays

500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball.

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Rare Rawlings Official American League baseball signed by 12 members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signed by Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle (on the sweet spot), Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Mike Schmidt, and Harmon Killebrew. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter ofContinue reading "500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149305

Maguire, Gregory

The Lightning Time.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978.

First edition of the author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “June 1979 for Valera, with best wishes on these Kansas bright summer days – Gregory Maguire.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Suzanne Haldane.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-150508

Lee, Harper

Go Set A Watchman.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2015.

Signed limited Special Collector’s edition of the author’s second novel. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, patterned endpapers. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Harper Lee, this is number 170. Housed in the original publisher’s custom clamshell box and enclosing cardboard box. In fine condition.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149692

Wozniak, Steve

iWoz.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition, early printing of this work which “traces the life and times of a brilliant, gifted…individual whose contributions to the scientific, business and cultural realms are extensive” (Bookpage). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steve Wozniak on the title page, “To Cindy Woz.” Fine in aContinue reading "iWoz."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-149297

Graham, Benjamin & David L. Dodd

Security Analysis: Principles and Technique.

New York : Whittlesey House/ McGraw Hill Book Company, 1934.

First edition, Benjamin Graham’s personal copy and inscribed by him to his nephew, of this seminal work, which is considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original black cloth, gilt titles to the spine. Association copy, his personal copy and signed twice by Graham on the front free endpaper, “Instructors text Benj. Graham” andContinue reading "Security Analysis: Principles and Technique."

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$975,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150350

Clark, Jim [Stirling Moss]

Jim Clark At The Wheel: The World Motor Racing Champion’s Own Story.

London : Arthur Barker Limited, 1964.

First edition of the racing legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, top stain blue, illustrated with black and white photographs. Signed by Stirling Moss on the front free endpaper. Sir Stirling Moss was a British former Formula One racing driver. An inductee into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, he won 212 of theContinue reading "Jim Clark At The Wheel: The World Motor Racing Champion’s Own Story."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149315

Bourdain, Anthony

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.

New York : Bloomsbury, 2000.

First edition, later printing of the legendary chef’s bestselling memoir and first work of non-fiction. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Kathy and Ken Anthony Bourdain.” Very good in a very good dust jacket with damp-staining to a few pages at the top of the text block.Continue reading "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149281

Atherton, Gertrude Franklin

The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of this historical novel that blends biographical narrative with romanticized fiction to construct a dramatic portrait of one of America’s founding figures. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles and detailing to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Mr. WaylandContinue reading "The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149273

Crichton, Michael [Chip Kidd]

Jurassic Park and The Lost World.

Franklin Center, PA : The Easton Press, 1990 & 1995.

Signed limited first editions of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller and its sequel The Lost World. Octavo, 2 volumes, original leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon bound in. Each volume is signed by Michael Crichton and each with a large originalContinue reading "Jurassic Park and The Lost World."

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-149795

Roosevelt, Eleanor

India and the Awakening East.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1953.

First edition, early printing of Eleanor Roosevelt’s account of her travels through the Middle East and India. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 32 pages of photographs. Boldly signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$950.00
Item Number: RRB-148146

Kubrick, Stanley & Anthony Burgess

Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange.

New York : Abelard-Schuman, 1972.

First edition of the book recreation of Stanley Kubrick’s epic film adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ dystopian masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the HarcourtContinue reading "Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150514

Carson, Rachel

The Edge of the Sea.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1955.

First edition of Carson’s classic work, which explores marine life that takes us into “a truly extraordinary world” (The Atlantic Monthly). Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Inscribed for Miss Mary Lindsay with best wishes of Rachel Carson.” Illustrated by Bob Hines. Near fine in a veryContinue reading "The Edge of the Sea."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150510

Roosevelt, Theodore

Through the Brazilian Wilderness.

New York : Charles Scribners Sons, 1914.

First edition of this classic adventure taken by Theodore Roosevelt. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece. Illustrated from photographs taken by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition, and with 3 maps, including 1 folding in the rear. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the authorContinue reading "Through the Brazilian Wilderness."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-149263

Benson, Arthur Christopher [John Maynard Keynes] [J.M.]

The Leaves of the Tree: Studies in Biography.

London : Smith, Elder, & Co, 1911.

First edition of this work on the challenges of writing biography. Octavo, bound in full synthetic leather with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands. Association copy, inscribed twice by John Maynard Keynes to his mother Florence Ada Keynes, once on the title page without the date and once onContinue reading "The Leaves of the Tree: Studies in Biography."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-149266
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