Signed & Autographed Books

King, Ethel

The Calendar In Rime.

Portland, Maine : Falmouth Publishing House, 1947.

First edition of this collection of poems. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With my compliments- Ethel King.” Near fine in the rare original glassine.

Dyson, Freeman J

Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the half-title page with a quote from this work, “For John Rogers from Freeman Dyson We must be careful not to discourage our twelve year olds by making them waste the best years of their lives preparing for examinations seeContinue reading "Infinite in All Directions: Gifford Lectures Given at Aberdeen, Scotland April–November 1985."

Henderson, James M. and Richard E. Quandt

Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1958.

First edition of this classic work in microeconomic theory. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Quandt on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

Wescott, Glenway

The Babe’s Bed.

: Harrison of Paris, 1930.

Signed limited edition of Glenway Wescott’s short novel. Octavo, original cloth. One of 375 numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 252. Near fine in the original slipcase.

Diamond, Peter

Taxation, Incomplete Markets, and Social Security.

Cambridge : The MIT Press, 2003.

First edition of these lectures by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Peter Diamond on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Quick, Let’s Get Out Of Here.

London : Andre Deutsch, 1983.

First edition of Michael Rosen’s children’s classic. Quarto, original illustrated boards, with illustrations by Quentin Blake. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, “Michael Rosen 12/10/85.” In near fine condition, small name.

Cobb, Irvin S

Incredible Truth.

New York : Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1931.

First edition of Cobb’s absorbing collection of historical essays. Octavo, original cloth, top edge red. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Yours Sincerely Irvine S. Cobb.” Near fine in the original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

Lorca, Federico Garcia [Leonard Cohen]

The Poet In New York and Other Poems.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1940.

First edition of Lorca’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by fellow poet Leonard Cohen on the front free endpaper. Cohen was deeply influenced by the work of Lorca for the duration of his poetic and musical career. “Now, you know of my deep association and confraternity with the poet Federico Garcia Lorca. I could sayContinue reading "The Poet In New York and Other Poems."

Dahl, Roald; Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The BFG: Illustrations by Quentin Blake.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1982.

First edition of this Dahl classic, which has sold over 20 million copies. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown, “Nicola Love Roald Dahl.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator Quentin Blake opposite Dahl’s inscription. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed by bothContinue reading "The BFG: Illustrations by Quentin Blake."

Malamud, Bernard

Idiots First.

New York : Farrar, Straus & Company, 1963.

First edition of this collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to his cousin, “For Marshall, Every good wish Bernie.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Marshall Lee.

Malamud, Bernard

Rembrandt’s Hat.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973.

First edition of this collection of short stories by the author of The Natural. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication to his cousins, “For Minnie and Marshall Greetings! Bern May 1973.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Rembrandt’s Hat."

Bennett, Arnold

The Old Wives’ Tale.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1927.

Signed limited edition of Bennett’s masterpiece. Quarto, bound in original half vellum, gilt titles to the spine, gilt topstain. One of 5oo copies, signed by Arnold Bennett. Near fine in the rare original slipcase.

Roth, Philip

When She Was Good.

New York : Random House, 1967.

First edition of Roth’s second novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Philip Roth on the title page in a contemporary signature. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Roy Kuhlman.

World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag.

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Rare World War II era Japanese flag signed by 29 soldiers of the United States 49th Field Artillery Battalion. In near fine condition. The flag measures 27 inches by 32.75 inches with ‘Okinawa’ inscribed in ink to the central red disc and “49th Full Artillery” inscribed at the top of the page in addition toContinue reading "World War II Era 49th Field Artillery Battalion Signed Japanese Flag."

Tennyson, Alfred Lord

Queen Mary: A Drama.

London : Henry S. King and Co, 1875.

First edition of the first book in Tennyson’s historical trilogy. Small octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his son on the title page, “Hallam from A.” Tennyson’s eldest son Hallam Tennyson, 2nd Baron Tennyson served as his father’s personal secretary and served as hisContinue reading "Queen Mary: A Drama."

Baker, Dorothy [Kirk Douglas]

Young Man with a Horn.

Cambridge, MA : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1938.

First edition of this novel, which was the basis for the classic 1950 American film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael, and Juano Hernandez. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on front free endpaper, “with best wishes Dorothy Baker.” Additionally signed by legendary actor Kirk Douglas,Continue reading "Young Man with a Horn."

O'Neill, Eugene

Eugene O’Neill and the Senator From Texas.

New Haven : Yale University Library Gazette, 1961.

Signed limited first edition, number 79 of 100 examples, signed by Earle B. Mayfield. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition. Edited by John S. Mayfield. With an original signed letter from the editor laid in.

Bradshaw, George [Peter O'Toole]

Practise to Deceive.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, 1962.

First edition of this collection of short stories, one of which Venus Rising was the basis for the classic film How to Steal A Million, starring Peter O’Toole and Audrey Hepburn. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by legendary actor Peter O’Toole on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "Practise to Deceive."

Olivier, Laurence and Vivien Leigh

Original Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra Signed Playbill.

New York : Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd, 1952.

Rare original playbill from the February 25th 1952 performance of the Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra repertory at the Ziegfeld Theatre starring Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Octavo, illustrated with photographs and advertisements. Signed by Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh on the front panel and inscribed by Ronald Adam, “with happy memories and good wishes,Continue reading "Original Caesar and Cleopatra/Antony and Cleopatra Signed Playbill."

Faulkner, William

The Hamlet, The Town, and The Mansion [The Snopes Trilogy].

New York : Random House, 1940-1959.

A complete set of the limited signed first edition of Faulkner’s acclaimed Snopes Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Each volume is signed by William Faulkner. Each are in near fine to fine condition.

Rosen, Michael. Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont

Lovely Old Roly.

London : Frances Lincoln Limited, 2002.

Early printing of Rosen’s story about a beloved family cat, old Roly. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Signed and dated by the author opposite the title page, “Michael Rosen August 15 2006.” In fine condition.

Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by Peter Bailey

I Was A Rat! …or The Scarlet Slippers.

London : Doubleday, 1999.

First edition of Pullman’s classic adventure story. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Peter Bailey. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Eileen – greetings! Philip Pullman.” In fine condition.

DeLillo, Don

Underworld.

New York : Scribner, 1997.

First edition of this work by DeLillo, which in a 2006 survey of eminent authors and critics conducted by The New York Times found it to be the runner-up for the best work of American fiction of the past 25 years. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Don DeLillo. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Underworld."

DeLillo, Don

Underworld.

New York : Scribner, 1997.

First edition of this work by DeLillo, which in a 2006 survey of eminent authors and critics conducted by The New York Times found it to be the runner-up for the best work of American fiction of the past 25 years. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Don DeLillo. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Underworld."