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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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1971.
First edition of the tennis great’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by Rod Laver on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.
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New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1941.
First edition of the story of Alfred P. Sloan’s rise to become General Motors executive. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Alfred P. Sloan. Boldly signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “Alfred Sloan P. Sloan Jr New York July 22, 1964.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with someContinue reading "Adventures of a White-Collar Man."
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Large signed photograph of Thomas Edison. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5. inches by 18.5 inches.
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New York : Horace Liveright, 1929.
First edition of this work by Russell, in which he questions the Victorian notions of morality regarding sex and marriage. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his publisher, “To Horace Liveright from Bertrand Russell with love & admiration.” The recipient, Horace Liveright was an American publisher and stage producer. WithContinue reading "Marriage and Morals."
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Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 1950-1959.
First edition of each work in this ground-breaking four volume work on game theory. Octavo, 4 volumes, original orange wrappers. Volume one is signed by contributors John von Neumann and John Nash on the title page. Contains the article by the Nobel Prize-winning economist entitled, “A Simple Three Person Poker Game.” Volume II is signedContinue reading "Contributions To The Theory Of Games Volumes 1-IV."
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Signed photograph of Clara Barton wearing a Red Cross collar pin, boldly signed by Clara Barton. Published by Mathew Brady of Washington, D.C. Matted and framed. The photograph measures 4.25 inches by 6.5 inches. The entire piece measures 12 inches by 14.75 inches. In fine condition. Photographs signed by Clara Barton are rare.
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New York : Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1950.
First edition of Sarazen’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Robert T. Jones, Jr. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Dick Garlington My best wishes from his friend Gene Sarazen.” The recipient Dick Garlington was a golfer and a close friend of Sarazen and Bobby Jones, who along with JonesContinue reading "Thirty Years of Championship Golf: The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen."
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Large signed photograph of Thomas Edison showing him in his library with hands clasped. Inscribed by Thomas Edison. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5. inches by 18.5 inches.
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Signed photograph of Frank Kendall Everest, Jr. Inscribed on the photograph, “To my good friend Stu McLennan from– Frank K. ‘Pete’ Everest Jr. Lt. Col. USAF,” showing the Bell X-2 rocket-powered aircraft. The photograph measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches.
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Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1937.
First edition of this autobiography of Chiang Kai-shek. Octavo, original cloth. Signed on the half-title page in Chinese by Chiang Kai-shek and in English by Mei-ling Soong Chiang, former First Lady of the Republic of China, 1948-1975. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light rubbing. Exceptionally rare signed by both Chiang andContinue reading "General Chiang Kai shek: An Account Of The Fortnight In Sian."
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Cambridge : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2009.
Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by Amartya Sen on the half-title page. In fine condition.
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 1965.
First edition of the father of public relations’ biography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Edward L. Bernays on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Alfred Zalon.
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Oxford and Cambridge, MA : Basil Blackwell, 1990.
First edition of Merton’s landmark work, which introduced the concepts of continuous-time optimization. Octavo, original cloth. Foreword by Paul A. Samuelson. Inscribed by Robert C. Merton on the title page. Additionally signed by Paul A. Samuelson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by these two Nobel Prize-winningContinue reading "Continuous-Time Finance."
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Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, 1999.
First editions of Shubik’s work regarding the theory of money. Octavo, 2 volumes. Association copies, both volumes are inscribed by Martin Shubik to Benoit Mandelbrot. Volume one is signed, “To Benoit and Aliette To old friends with best wishes Martin S. June 7, 2000. P.S. You made an error. You were going to get aContinue reading "The Theory of Money and Financial Institutions."
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London : Collins, 1979.
First edition of the eleventh book in the Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Michael Bond on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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London : Collins, 1964.
First edition of the sixth book in the Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by Michael Bond on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
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New York : John Day, 1939.
First edition of Drucker’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Peter F. Drucker on the front free endpaper. An excellent near fine example in a very good dust jacket with some wear and tear. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, especially signed.
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London : Collins, 1970.
First edition of the ninth title in Bond’s classic Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “With all good wishes Michael Bond.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few small closed tears.
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New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1950.
First edition of this work on American labor leaders. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “To Hod and Helen In friendship Charles A. Madison 5-11-50.” Near fine in a good dust jacket with some small chips and tears.
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London : Michael Joseph, 1958.
First edition in English of this novel, which was awarded France’s Prix Goncourt in 1956. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Patrick Leigh Fermor on the front free endpaper. Leigh Fermor co-wrote the screenplay for the 1958 film. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
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Biography and Autobiography
Biography and Autobiography
Biography and Autobiography
Economics and Finance
Economics and Finance
