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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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Travers, P.L

Mary Poppins Complete Set: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, Mary Poppins in the Park, Mary Poppins From A to Z, Mary Poppins in the Kitchen, Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane, Mary Poppins and the House Next Door.

New York : Reynal & Hitchcock; Harcourt, Brace and Company; Harcourt, Inc.; Delacorte Press; Collins, 1934 - 2006.

First editions of each work of this beloved children’s classic, with Mary Poppins in the Kitchen being a first hand-tinted illustrated edition. Octavo, eight volumes, original pictorial cloth and boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper of Mary Poppins and on the title page of Mary PoppinsContinue reading "Mary Poppins Complete Set: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door, Mary Poppins in the Park, Mary Poppins From A to Z, Mary Poppins in the Kitchen, Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane, Mary Poppins and the House Next Door."

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$27,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148672

Churchill, Winston S

The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

London : Cassell & Company, 1948-54.

First editions of each volume in Churchill’s World War II masterpiece. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated with in-line and folding maps and documents. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page of Vol. I, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill 1950.” Each are near fine in near fine dust jackets. AnContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

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$17,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150079

Freeman, Douglas Southall

George Washington: A Biography.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1948-54.

First edition of the author’s monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, widely considered the definitive biography of Washington. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth, spines lettered in gilt, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, with Vol. I inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Autographed for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Ramage with every good wish DouglasContinue reading "George Washington: A Biography."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-149571

Mack, Connie; Lefty Grove; Mickey Cochrane; Jimmie Foxx; Johnnie Heving; Joe Boley; Rube Walberg; Joe Palmisano; George Earnshaw; Jimmie Dykes; and Al Simmons

1931 Philadelphia Athletics Signatures.

1931.

Rare signatures of the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics. Boldly signed in pencil by eleven players of the Philadelphia Athletics, including Connie Mack, Lefty Grove, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx, Johnnie Heving, Joe Boley, Rube Walberg, Joe Palmisano, George Earnshaw, Jimmie Dykes, and Al Simmons. One page, dated 10-7-31, on a sheet of stationery with “En Route PennsylvaniaContinue reading "1931 Philadelphia Athletics Signatures."

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$3,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148396

Fleming, Ian; Introduction by Stirling Moss

Casino Royale Bentley Limited Edition.

London : Vintage Books/ Random House, 2013.

Bentley Motors Special Series limited edition of Ian Fleming’s first book, which introduced the world to James Bond. Quarto, one of only 500 examples produced and bound in full beluga-colored leather sourced from the tannery in Italy which provides hides for Bentley’s interiors, all edges silver, ribbon bound in, illustrated. Using Bentley’s craftsmanship, this editionContinue reading "Casino Royale Bentley Limited Edition."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-109645

Pound, Arthur; Alfred Sloan P

The Turning Wheel: The Story of General Motors Through Twenty-Five Years 1908-1933.

New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc, 1934.

First edition of this history of General Motors and the motor car. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, top stain navy blue, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations throughout. Boldly signed and dated by Arthur Pound and Alfred Sloan on the second free endpaper. Alfred P. Sloan, long-serving president and later chairman of General Motors,Continue reading "The Turning Wheel: The Story of General Motors Through Twenty-Five Years 1908-1933."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-148621

Blume, Judy

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

New York : Bradbury Press, 1970.

First edition, early printing of this landmark novel in the history of young adult literature. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “Love, Judy Blume July 1991.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Eros Keith. Rare and desirable signed.

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-148620

Stoker, Bram

Bram Stoker Autograph Poem Signed.

Greeba Castle 1900.

Rare original autograph poem signed and entirely in the hand of Bram Stoker. Quarto, one page on a leaf removed from an album, complete four stanza poem titled “The One Thing Needful,” pictorial details to top of manuscript margins, floral ribbon details in margins on verso. Boldly signed and dated beneath fourth stanza, “Bram StokerContinue reading "Bram Stoker Autograph Poem Signed."

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148526

Bolivar, Simon

Simón Bolívar Signed Military Appointment.

1822.

Rare military appointment signed by ‘El Libertador’, Simón Bolívar as President of Gran Colombia. One page, quarto, wax seal mostly intact, partially printed on Bolivar’s presidential letterhead, the document is dated May 21, 1822 and appoints Miguel Arissmendi as Lieutenant-Colonel. Signed by Bolívar and countersigned by General Bartolome Salom on verso. The final battle inContinue reading "Simón Bolívar Signed Military Appointment."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148525

Dreiser, Theodore

The Financier.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1912.

First editions of the first novel of the author’s acclaimed Trilogy of Desire. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with a few chips. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Uncommon in the original dust jacket.

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150086

Steinbeck, John

The Red Pony.

New York : The Viking Press, 1945.

Signed limited first edition of Steinbeck’s classic novel, one of 699 copies. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, with illustrations by Wesley Dennis. Fine in the rare original slipcase. An exceptional example.

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$2,750.00
Item Number: RRB-150085

Blake, Michael [Kevin Cosner]

Dances with Wolves.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1991.

First hardcover edition, early printing of the Newmarket Press edition of this classic novel, basis for the Academy Award-winning film. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “10/9/91 For Joe + Dana – Sorry I missed meeting you. Thanks for your great support. Michael Blake” and boldlyContinue reading "Dances with Wolves."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148667

Farrington, S. Kip; Introduction by Ernest Hemingway

Fishing the Atlantic: Offshore and On.

New York : Coward-McCann, 1949.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on fishing. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Lynn Bogue Hunt, illustrated endpapers. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “For Dr. Bledsoe, a great afternoon, ___ ___ and shot, who knows the game offshore and on. America’s With bestContinue reading "Fishing the Atlantic: Offshore and On."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-123827

Ali, Muhammad; Jeff Koons

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali.

New York : Taschen, 2004.

Signed limited collector’s edition, artist proof of this monumental tribute to Ali. XXL sumo folio, silk-covered pictorial boards with pink appliqué letters, lettered in blind on the spine, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark bound in, illustrated with over 3,000 images of photographs, art and memorabilia, much of it published for the first time by overContinue reading "GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148650

Plato; Hans Erni [Illustrator] Giovanni Mardersteig [Printer]

The Trial and Death of Socrates.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1962.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of this collection of four dialogues written by Plato recounting the death of Socrates. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, with colorContinue reading "The Trial and Death of Socrates."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-148539

Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11.

New York : Life Magazine, 1969.

Rare original Life Magazine July 20, 1969 commemorative issue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed on the cover by Buzz Aldrin in blue felt tip at far left middle. In fine condition. Housed in its original Life Collector’s Series presentation folder with an accompanyingContinue reading "Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11."

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-148484

Sophocles; Translated by Elizabeth Wyckoff; Harry Bennett [Illustrator]

Sophocles: Antigone.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1975.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy. Quarto, bound in three-quarters modern morocco by Morrell over cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with color plates. Boldly signed by illustrator Harry Bennett on the colophon page at the rear. One of 2,000 numbered copies, thisContinue reading "Sophocles: Antigone."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-148542

Rey, H.A. and Margaret

Curious George Rides a Bike.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1952.

First edition, early printing of this classic work. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Inscribed and signed by Margaret Rey, who has drawn a doodle and signed by H.A. Rey. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket, ownership inscription. Rare and desirable signed and with a drawing.

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-149628

Rowling, J.K

The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Translated from the Original Runes by Hermione Granger. With Commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore.

London : The Children's High Level Group, 2008.

First edition, limited issue of this wizarding classic. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page. Octavo, original brown morocco-patterned boards with silver metal cornerpieces and central ornament accented with faux blue gems, silver metal clasp, marbled endpapers, green silk bookmark, illustrated. Housed in the embroidered velvet bag within the publisher’s calf case withContinue reading "The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Translated from the Original Runes by Hermione Granger. With Commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-143778
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