Signed & Autographed Books

Lindbergh, Anne Morrow

Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives.

New York : Pantheon, 1955.

Special limited first edition of this modern inspirational classic. Octavo, original half blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Betsy Wall, In gratitude for her care of Books!  Anne Morrow Lindbergh April 17, 1989 Darien, Conn.” Near fine in the original slipcase which is in very good condition. IllustrationsContinue reading "Gift From The Sea: An Answer to the Conflicts In Our Lives."

Mystic River.

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First edition of this novel, basis for the 2003 film directed and scored by Clint Eastwood, and starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laura Linney. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Dennis Lehane and three times by the dust jacket designer Chip Kidd, once on the front panel,Continue reading "Mystic River."

Durant, Will

The Mansions of Philosophy: A Survey of Human Life and Destiny.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1929.

First edition of Durant’s “attempt at a consistent philosophy of life.” Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Stanley Bauman Sincerely Will Durant Buffalo Aug. 19, 1935.” In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

Lurie, Alison

The Truth About Lorin Jones.

London : Michael Joseph, 1988.

First edition of the author’s artistic detective story. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication to photographer Sally Soames, “For Sally Soames Alison Lurie 21 June ’88.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 andContinue reading "The Truth About Lorin Jones."

Holroyd, Michael

Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974.

First edition of the award-winning biographer’s collection of literary essays. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally with love M Holroyd.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and was highly regarded for her exclusively black and white portraitsContinue reading "Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing."

Porter, Henry

Lies, Damned Lies and Some Exclusives.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1984.

First edition of Porter’s revealing exposé of the Fleet Street Press. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Sally Soames who contributed the author photograph to the dust jacket, “To the best photographer that I know with belated love and gratitude. Henry Porter 14.6.91.” The recipient, BritishContinue reading "Lies, Damned Lies and Some Exclusives."

Reeve, Philip

Infernal Devices.

London : Scholastic Press, 2005.

First edition of the third novel in Reeve’s award-winning Mortal Engines quartet. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Philip Reeve on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by David Frankland.

Faulks, Sebastian

A Trick of the Light.

London : The Bodley Head, 1984.

First edition of Faulks’ first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Sally – I hope this doesn’t give you bad dreams. Love, Sebastian Jan. 89.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 andContinue reading "A Trick of the Light."

Cooper, William

From Early Life.

London : Macmillan, 1990.

First edition of Cooper’s collection of early recollections. Octavo, original maroon cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication to Sally Soames, “For Sally It’s fun to be photographed by [the author has drawn an arrow pointing to Sally’s name] – you may now call me HarryContinue reading "From Early Life."

Hyman, Sydney [Marriner S. Eccles]

Marriner S. Eccles: Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant.

Stanford : Stanford University Graduate School of Business, 1976.

First edition of this work on the former head of the former Federal Reserve. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Gordon Sorensen with highest regards from Marriner Eccles.” Foreword by G.L. Bach. In near fine condition. Uncommon signed and inscribed as Eccles passed away aContinue reading "Marriner S. Eccles: Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant."

Linklater, Eric. Decorations by Hans Tisdall

Position at Noon.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1958.

First edition and signed limited edition of Linklater’s classic novel. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. With decorations by Hans Tisdall. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the author and illustrator, this is number 247. Near fine in the original glassine jacket with printed paper flaps which is in good condition.

Matters of Fact and of Fiction (Essays 1973-1976).

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First edition of this collection of essays by the award-winning novelist. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Gore Vidal all love to Kit.” The recipient, Katherine “Kit” Vidal was Eugene Vidal’s second wife; he married her in 1939 when she was a 20 year old model withContinue reading "Matters of Fact and of Fiction (Essays 1973-1976)."

Albert, Marvin

The Riviera Contract.

London : Macmillan, 1992.

First edition of the author’s classic thriller. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Regine & Nadim and their beautiful family, my friends & neighbors, with much affection from Marvin Albert 23 April 1993.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Neil Phillips.

Ford, Richard

A Piece of My Heart.

London : Collins Harvill, 1987.

First English edition of Ford’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Richard Ford July 2. 1987 London.” From the collection of British photojournalist Sally Soames. Soames worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and was highly regarded for her exclusivelyContinue reading "A Piece of My Heart."

De Felitta, Frank

The Entity.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1978.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1982 film starring Barbara Hershey. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frank De Felitta on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by The New Studio. Cover illustration by Charles Moll. First editions are rare and desirable signed.

Stone, Robert

Outerbridge Reach.

London : Andre Deutsch, 1992.

First edition of Stone’s fifth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Sally recalling a lovely, morning in London – wishing all the best. Bob Stone London May 19, 1992.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968 until 2000 and wasContinue reading "Outerbridge Reach."

Pamuk, Orhan

Other Colors: Essays and A Story.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Orhan Pamuk on the title page and additionally signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd, on the front panel, on the title page and the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by ChipContinue reading "Other Colors: Essays and A Story."

Sotomayor, Sonia

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2018.

First edition of Justice Sotomayor’s autobiography, which details the life of the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by Sonia Sotomayor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bob Bianchini and Larsson McSwain.

Updike, John

Terrorist.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

First edition of this novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by John Updike on the title page and additionally signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd, on the front panel, on the title page and the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by ChipContinue reading "Terrorist."

[Channing, Carol]

Carol Channing Hello, Dolly! Signed Life Magazine.

New York : Life Magazine, 1964.

April 3, 1964 issue of Life Magazine signed by legendary musical actress Carol Channing. Folio, original wrappers, illustrated. Inscribed by Channing on the front cover which features a photograph of her performing in the 1964 Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!, “XXX Carol Channing.” In very good condition.

Pritchett, V. S

A Careless Widow and Other Stories.

New York : Random House, 1989.

First American edition, second printing of Pritchett’s classic short story collection. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, signed by the author on the title page and inscribed on the half-title page, “For Sally Soames with admiration from V. S. Pritchett March 1993.” The recipient, British photojournalist Sally Soames, worked for The Sunday Times from 1968Continue reading "A Careless Widow and Other Stories."

Ford, Richard Thompson

The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008.

First edition of this “sharp, nuanced, enlightening reflection on how America should confront its authentic legacy of racism . . . A sharp, nuanced yet stylish analysis” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Lisa Thanks for reading the book Richard Ford.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse."

Murakami, Haruki

Men Without Women.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

First edition of this collection of seven tales about men who have lost women by internationally best-selling author Haruki Murakami. Octavo, original cloth. Signed three times by dust jacket designer Chip Kidd on the title page and both the front panel and rear flap of the dust jacket. Translated from the Japanese by Phillip GabrielContinue reading "Men Without Women."

Salter, James

A Sport And A Pastime.

New York : The Modern Library, 1995.

Early printing of The Modern Library edition of this modern classic, hailed as a masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer Howard Norman on the title page, “To Howard Norman James Salter.” Most of Norman’s short stories and novels are set in Canada’s Maritime Provinces. He has written several translations of Algonquin, Cree,Continue reading "A Sport And A Pastime."