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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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Hurd, Douglas

Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure.

London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2010.

First edition of Douglas Hurd’s authoritative study of two centuries of British foreign policy leadership and diplomatic debate. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with maps, sketches, and photographs. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “Douglas Hurd 13. 10.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. WrittenContinue reading "Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-151185

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Flanagan, Thomas

The End of the Hunt.

New York : Dutton, 1994.

First edition of the final novel in the author’s acclaimed trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Pr. Hillary Thimmand – a fellow student and teacher – of Ireland and of Irish history With the good wishes of Tom Flanagan April 1995.” Fine inContinue reading "The End of the Hunt."

$275.00

Item Number: RRB-151183

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Meir, Golda

My Life.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1975.

First edition of Meir’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed on a tipped-in leaf for the 1976 United Jewish Appeal Study Conference to Abe H. Donsky and dated October, 1975. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with toning and chipping. Jacket design by Cheryl Asherman.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-151247

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Zafon, Carlos Ruiz; Translated by Lucia Graves

Marina.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2013.

Signed limited first edition of Zafón’s gothic tale for all ages. Octavo, original pictorial boards. One of 500 numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 188. In fine condition. Design by kid-ethic.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-145039

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Beckford, William. [John Singer Sargent]

Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal.

London : Richard Bentley, 1834.

Finley bound first edition of Beckford’s beautifully descriptive account of his travels through Italy, Spain, and Portugal from the library of American painter John Singer Sargent with his ownership signature and bookplates. Octavo, two volumes bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, giltContinue reading "Italy; with Sketches of Spain and Portugal."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151242

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Raynal, Guillaume Thomas François Abbe

The Revolution of America.

London : Printed for Lockyer Davis, Holborn, 1781.

First edition in English of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands. From the library of John Gladstone with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper, “John Gladstone Leith 1782.” Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet,Continue reading "The Revolution of America."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-151251

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Stephenson, Neal

Snow Crash.

New York : Bantam Books, 1992.

First edition of this “brilliantly realized” (The New York Times Book Review) breakthrough novel from visionary author Neal Stephenson, a modern classic that predicted the metaverse and inspired generations of Silicon Valley innovators. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Neal Stephenson on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Snow Crash."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151163

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Jackson, Andrew

Andrew Jackson Signed United States Patent.

Washington D.C. June 22, 1832.

Rare United States Patent signed by Andrew Jackson as the 7th President of the United States. One page, partially printed, the patent is dated June 22, 1832 and is issued to inventor Henry Koon for a fly net. In the nineteenth century, fly nets were protective mesh coverings designed to shield horses from flies andContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Signed United States Patent."

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151243

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Begin, Menachem [Vidal Sassoon]

The Revolt: The Story of the Irgun.

Tel Aviv : Steimatzky Limited, 1983.

English edition of Begin’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Mr. Vidal Sassoon with my best wishes M. Begin.” The recipient, Vidal Sassoon was a British hairstylist and entrepreneur who revolutionized modern hairdressing through his emphasis on geometric precision, simplicity, and wash-and-wearContinue reading "The Revolt: The Story of the Irgun."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151159

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Gagarin, Yuri

Дорога в космос. [Road to Space].

Moscow : Military Publishing House of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR, 1961.

First edition of this autobiographical account by the first man in space, a cosmonaut’s early life, aviation training, and historic 1961 mission aboard Vostok 1. Octavo, written in Russian, original publisher’s boards with titles and stars in silver, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the frontContinue reading "Дорога в космос. [Road to Space]."

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151157

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Sharma, Robin

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.

Toronto : Harper Collins Publishers, 2019.

First paperback edition of this enchanting self-help story. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Drew Sonja – Thank you for your brilliance! And sharing it w/ the world Sincerely Robin.” In fine condition. Cover art by Alexander Row.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-151544

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Key, Francis Scott

Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed.

c. 1801.

Rare autograph legal document signed by Francis Scott Key as defense attorney. One page, portion and draft handwritten legal document, docketed on verso, circa 1801. The document is signed by Francis Scott Key and his co-counsel, Roger Nelson (1759-1815), to defend a man named John, Jr. in a case relating to an unpaid debt. Framed. InContinue reading "Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151155

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Young, Brigham

Brigham Young Autograph Letter Signed.

1870.

Rare autograph letter signed by Brigham Young regarding passage through Utah for botanist Edward Palmer. One page, handwritten on blue-lined paper. The letter reads in full, “Salt Lake City, U.T. 27 May 1870 To Elder Thomas Collister, Bishop of Fillmore and the bishops of the various settlements between that city and St. George. Dear Brethren:Continue reading "Brigham Young Autograph Letter Signed."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151154

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Rice, Anne

The Tale of the Body Thief: The Vampire Chronicles.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.

First edition of this work in the Vampire Chronicles. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Anne Rice on the title page and additionally three signed by Chip Kidd on the title page, the jacket front panel and again on the rear jacket panel.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-151287

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Teale, Oscar S. [Harry Houdini]

Oscar Teale Signed Houdini Contract Draft, Personal Notebook, and Harper & Brothers Editorial Letter To Harry Houdini.

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Rare collection of items from the magician Oscar Teale, the private secretary to famous magician Harry Houdini. Including a typed contract copy signed by Teale regarding him agreeing to compile and edit Houdini’s book A Magician Among the Spirits. An autograph note at the top of the contract states that Houdini never signed the contractContinue reading "Oscar Teale Signed Houdini Contract Draft, Personal Notebook, and Harper & Brothers Editorial Letter To Harry Houdini."

$6,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151126

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Ford, Gerald R. Sidey, Hugh; Fred Ward [Photographer]

Portrait of a President.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1975.

First edition of this intimate, behind-the-scenes look at President Gerald R. Ford during his early days in office. Square octavo, original publisher’s cloth with a vignette of the Whitehouse stamped in blind to the front panel, facsimile signature to the front free endpaper, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs from Ford’s presidency. Lengthily signedContinue reading "Portrait of a President."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-151131

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Poincare, Raymond; Sir George Arthur [Translator]

The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré 1912-1914.

New York : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926-1929.

First American edition of this first-hand, detailed account of French foreign policy, diplomacy, and the events leading to World War I. Octavo, the first three volumes out of four, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spines, facsimile signature of Raymond Poincaré stamped in gilt to the front panels, tissue-guarded frontispiece to volume one.Continue reading "The Memoirs of Raymond Poincaré 1912-1914."

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-151171

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Crane, Stephen [Ernest Hemingway]

Maggie, Together with George’s Mother and The Blue Hotel.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1931.

First edition of this collection of classic psychological realism works. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Ernest Hemingway to his cousin on the front free endpaper, “Dear Ruth, In the jacket on this book Mr. Crane looks like Ernest Wahl but that is just the old T. B. Watley look and Mr.Continue reading "Maggie, Together with George’s Mother and The Blue Hotel."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149856

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Stern, Howard

Howard Stern: Miss America.

New York : Regan Books, 1995.

First edition of Howard Stern’s second autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed and dated by Howard Stern in black felt tip in the year of publication. Additionally signed and dated three times in the year of publication by legendary designer Chip Kidd on the front panel of the book, theContinue reading "Howard Stern: Miss America."

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-151170

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Kroc, Ray

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald’s.

Chicago : Henry Regnery Company, 1977.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original leather, gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Allen Stults with every good wish Ray.” The recipient Allen Stults was a close business partner of Ray Kroc and a member of the Board ofContinue reading "Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald’s."

$3,600.00

Item Number: RRB-151218

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Ellis, Bret Easton

The Shards.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023.

First edition of this New York Times bestselling thriller from the author of American Psycho. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Signed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Bret Easton Ellis.” Signed three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd on the front panel (in the year of publication) and second free endpaper, “Chip KiddContinue reading "The Shards."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-151153

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Ellis, Bret Easton

The Shards.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023.

First edition of this New York Times bestselling thriller from the author of American Psycho. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Signed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Bret Easton Ellis.” Signed three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd on the front panel (in the year of publication) and second free endpaper, “Chip KiddContinue reading "The Shards."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-151153

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Simon, Herbert A

Models of My Life.

New York : Basic Books, 1991.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “To Harry and Helen Lipp with best wishes, Herbert A. Simon 3/15/91.” Near fine in a fine unclipped dust jacket. Jacket design by JanetContinue reading "Models of My Life."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-151166

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Hoover, Herbert

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1951-1952.

First editions of each volume in Hoover’s memoirs. Octavo, three volumes, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Herbert Hoover on the front free endpaper of The Cabinet and the Presidency, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” Years of Adventure and The Great Depression are first printings, The Cabinet and the Presidency isContinue reading "The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure 1874-1920; The Cabinet and the Presidency 1920-1933; The Great Depression 1929-1941."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-151230

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