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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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Bellow, Saul

To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account.

New York : The Viking Press, 1976.

First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s account of his journey to Jerusalem. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Mr. Bergstrom, who asks excellent questions Chicago, Nov 1, 76 Saul Bellow.” The recipient was journalist Goran Bergstrom. Fine in aContinue reading "To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account."

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$550.00
Item Number: RRB-86448

Borglum, Gutzon (Abraham Lincoln)

Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

1907.

Photograph signed and dated “Gutzon Borglum 1907.” The photograph taken by Borglum shows his marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. On February 6, 1908, the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, wrote to Borglum regarding the bust as, “the most extraordinarily good portrait of my father I have ever seen.” The sculpture is on display in the CryptContinue reading "Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-87608

Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed.

1989.

Autograph note signed by Ronald Reagan on his personal letterhead as follows, “20 Sept. ’89 Dear Ford and Norma, Thanks for your letter and generous words, I’m more grateful than I can say. Thank you too for your prayers. They were answered & I have had an almost instant recovery, at home and feeling justContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Autographed Note Signed."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-85495

Born, Max [Albert Einstein]

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.

London : Methuen & Company, 1924.

First edition of this classic account of Born’s analysis and interpretation of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Einstein. Signed by Max Born on the verso of the frontispiece. Translated by Henry L. Brose. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. First editionsContinue reading "Einstein’s Theory of Relativity."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-78904

Ben-Gurion, David

David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed.

1970.

Autograph letter signed by the founder of modern day Israel and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion. It reads, “Sdeh. Boker,  28. 2.  70 Dear Mr. George P. Viegelmann, Jr. I share entirely your view that it is vitally necessary for everyone in the Middle East to live in peace. I am expressing a private view:Continue reading "David Ben-Gurion Autographed Letter Signed."

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$16,000.00
Item Number: RRB-82248

Martin, H.B

Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1928.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on practical instruction for the game of golf. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To A.B. Jenks from H.B. Martin.” Additionally signed by Gene Sarazen on page 52, where there is a drawing by Martin of him. Near fine inContinue reading "Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction for the Beginner, and Valuable Hints for the Star."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-84714

Thaler, Richard H. Edited by

Advances in Behavioral Finance.

New York : Russell Sage Foundation, 1993.

First edition of this collection of essays on behavioral finance. Octavo, original boards. Inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler on the title page, “For John with admiration Richard Thaler.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Contributors include Richard H. Thaler, Robert J. Shiller, Andrei Shleifer, Lawrence H. Summers, Kenneth French and Richard Roll.

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-76891

Dickinson, Patric

A Round of Golf Courses.

London : Evans Brothers Limited, 1922.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations from photographs, course maps. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Judge Sherman from Patric Dickinson in memory of a happy evening June 14, 1952 and because The Rye Golf Club and The Apawamis Golf Club should also be united.” Foreword by Bernard Darwin.Continue reading "A Round of Golf Courses."

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-84562

Darwin, Bernard

A Friendly Round.

London : Mills & Boon, 1922.

First edition of this collection of Darwin’s golf columns from The London Times. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bernard Darwin on the front free endpaper, “To G.M. from the author with his best regards. Sept. 1922.” It was customary for Darwin to sign “from the author”, which denoted a personal affiliation with theContinue reading "A Friendly Round."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-68590

Venizelos, Eleftherios

Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed.

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One folding page letter hand-written and signed by “the father of modern Greece,” Eleftherios Venizelos. Dated December 24th, 1921 on letterhead from the El Mirasol in Santa Barbara, California, the letter reads “To Mr. John Hays Hammond El Mirasol. My dear Mr. Hammond, We are giving a very small luncheon party here on the 26thContinue reading "Eleftherios Venizelos Autograph Letter Signed."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-82454

Truman, Harry S. and Bess

Harry and Bess Truman Signed Postage Stamps Sheet.

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Complete 9 inches by 10 inches full sheet of fifty United States three-cent postage stamps depicting the White House and honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington D.C. Boldly signed by Harry and Bess Truman, “To Mike Zebniak From Harry Truman” and “Bess W. Truman”. Matted and framed the entire piece measures 17 inches by 18 inches.

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$1,450.00
Item Number: RRB-83451

Camp, Walter and Lilian Brooks

Drives and Puts.

Boston : L.C. Page, 1899.

First edition of this collection of golf short stories by the father of American football. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of a woman golfer by H.C. Ireland, vignette on title page, top edge gilt. Inscribed by Walter Camp in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Louis, with my best wishes, Walter Camp. XmasContinue reading "Drives and Puts."

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$4,500.00
Item Number: RRB-82458

Smith, Samuel Francis

Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee.

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Autograph transcription of the first four stanzas of the American patriotic song My Country ‘Tis of Thee, which served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States before the official adoption of The Star Spangled Banner in 1931. Transcribed and signed by lyricist Samuel Francis Smith all in his hand, “MyContinue reading "Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee."

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$6,800.00
Item Number: RRB-82414

Goldberg, Isaac; Introduction by George Gershwin

Tin Pan Alley.

New York : The John Day Company, 1930.

First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed “Sincerely George Gershwin” on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active atContinue reading "Tin Pan Alley."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-84308

Mann, Thomas

Joseph and His Brothers.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1934.

First American edition of Mann’s first novel in his acclaimed tetralogy. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Lengthily inscribed in the year of publication by Thomas Mann. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and chipping to the extremities. Translated from the German by H. T. Lowe-Porter.  Rare and desirable signed andContinue reading "Joseph and His Brothers."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-83578

Bush, C. Fred. Edited Slightly by Barbara Bush (George Bush)

C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life.

New York : Doubleday, 1984.

First edition of First Lady Barbara Bush’s children’s book about the adventures of White House dog C. Fred Bush. Large octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Inscribed by Barbara Bush, “To Edna Pryn – With love and affection to a dear friend – Warmly – Barbara Bush” and President George Bush, “WithContinue reading "C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life."

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$800.00
Item Number: RRB-82391
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