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 : A Golf Digest Book, 1986.
First edition of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Andy Myer. Boldly signed by Sam Snead on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with Jerry Tarde.
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Los Angeles : Sun and Moon, 1985-86.
First editions of Auster’s classic detective novels, each signed by him on the title page with a quote from each book. Octavo, 3 volumes, original cloth. City of Glass is signed as follows, “It was a wrong number that started it…Paul Auster. Ghosts is signed by the author on the title page, “And from thisContinue reading "The New York Trilogy: City of Glass. WITH: Ghosts. WITH: The Locked Room."
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New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1980.
First edition of the bestselling true story of the world’s most sought-after con man, basis for the Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly inscribed by Frank W. Abagnale on the front free endpaper and signed by Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks. Fine in a very goodContinue reading "Catch Me If You Can."
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Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1943.
First edition, early printing of this biographical narrative based on the real-life heroism of Dr. Corydon M. Wassell, basis for the classic film. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Dr. Corydon M. Wassell at the top of the front free endpaper, “To Lorene Welton. Kind regards. Com dr. C. M. Wassell, (M.C.) U.S.N.R.Continue reading "The Story of Dr. Wassell."
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New York : Bantam Books, 1991.
First edition of this seminal work that challenges traditional conceptions of masculinity. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Stephanie Berger Keep the fire in the heartheartheartheart Sam Keen.” Very good in a good dust jacket. Bumping and rubbing to the dust jacket with a few small closedContinue reading "Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man."
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London : Picador, 1998.
First hardcover edition of this modern cult classic. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Bret Easton Ellis on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Author photograph by Jill Krementz.
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Saint Paul : Thomson/West, 2008.
First edition, early printing of Scalia’s work on effective legal persuasion. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Antonin Scalia on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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New York : A.S. Barnes and Company, 1957.
First edition of one of the best-selling golf books of all-time. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to fellow author Peter Bollen on the front free endpaper, “For Peter Bollen- With all good wishes and for better golf- Ben Hogan.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Illustrated by Anthony Ravielli.Continue reading "Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf."
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London : George Routledge & Sons, 1957.
Author’s presentation copy, third editions of Popper’s magnum opus, one of the most important books of the twentieth century. Octavo, 2 volumes, original black cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in volume one, “To Richard Robinson from K.R.P. November 1957.” Each are near fine in a very good dustContinue reading "The Open Society And Its Enemies."
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New York : National Bureau of Economic Research, 1964.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s magnum opus, credited with popularizing and solidifying the term human capital. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his brother and sister-in-law, ‘To Marvin and Marilyn, here is some bedtime reading, Gary.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional association, most rareContinue reading "Human Capital."
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Replica 1/18 model of the 1961 Ferrari 250, which legendary driver Stirling Moss drove. Boldly signed by Stirling Moss on the top of the car. In fine condition with display case.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 1988.
First edition, early printing of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To John Balco at the 125th anniversary Gettysburg reenactment James McPherson June 26, 1988.” Additionally inscribed by legendary film maker Ken Burns on the frontContinue reading "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era."
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Large original color photograph of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Di Maggio in his Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by Di Maggio in black felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
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New York : The Outlook Company, 1904.
First edition of Riis’s campaign biography of President Roosevelt. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt titles and decoration to the front panel, beveled edges, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States drawn by George T. Tobin, illustrated with seventeen plates of black and whiteContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt the Citizen."
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Rare Reach Official American League Baseball signed by 19 members of the 1950 American League All Stars team. Signed by Ted Williams, Jerry Coleman, Hoot Evers, Art Houtteman twice, Bob Lemon, Ted Gray, Bob Feller, Tom Henrich, Bobby Doerr twice, Ferris Fain, Jim Hegan, Ray Scarborough, Phil Rizzuto, Allie Reynolds, Walt Dropo, Tommy Bytne, andContinue reading "1950 American League All Stars Signed Baseball."
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West Kingston, R.I : Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc., 1983.
Signed limited deluxe edition of this landmark novel in King’s horror canon. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth lettered in gilt, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Stephen Gervais. One of 1,000 numbered copies signed on the limitation page by Stephen King and Stephen Gervais, this is number 812. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Housed in the originalContinue reading "Christine."
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Rare Reach Official American League Baseball signed by a legendary group of baseball legends and Hall of Famers. Signed by Babe Ruth on the sweetspot, setting the tone for one of the most remarkable gatherings of baseball legends captured on a single ball. Surrounding the “Sultan of Swat” are the signatures of Lou Gehrig, JimmieContinue reading "Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, Connie Mack, Lefty Grove, and George Earnshaw Signed Baseball."
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New York : Random House, 2016.
First edition of this travelogue that examines the complex history and politics of Eastern Europe. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “Dear Dr. Albright, Thanks for your service in connecting morality and realism. Robert Kaplan” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serveContinue reading "In Europe’s Shadow: Two Cold Wars and a Thirty-Year Journey Through Romania and Beyond."
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New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
First edition of this detailed account of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the title page, “To Madeleine With great admiration and thanks for your friendship, support and the opportunities I have had to serve our country with you-Ronald D. Asmus January 12, 2010” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "A Little War That Shook The World: Georgia, Russia, And The Future Of The West."
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Rare baseball signed by 27 members of the 1951 New York Yankees World Series Championship Team including four Hall of Famers. Signed by Joe Di Maggio on the sweetspot; Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Joe Ostrowski, Johnny Hopp, Joe Collins, Jim Turner, Bill Dickey, Frank Crosetti, Billy Martin, Jack Kramer, Cliff Mapes, Allie Reynolds, Charlie Silvera,Continue reading "1951 World Series Champion New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball."
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