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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London : Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1960.
First edition of Hayek’s classic statement on the ideals of freedom and liberty. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by F.A. Hayek on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery. Rare and desirable signed.
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1989.
First edition of the historian’s first book, which was reviewed by James Salter as “enormously rich in detail and written with a novelist’s brilliance, the pages literally hurry before one.” Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the frontContinue reading "The Long Gray Line: The American Journey of West Point’s Class of 1966."
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New York : Published by J. J. Audubon. Philadelphia: J. B. Chevalier, 1840-1844.
First octavo edition of Audubon’s landmark work; one of the most spectacular collections of ornithological prints ever produced. Royal octavo, 7 volumes bound in full 19th-century morocco by P. Low of Boston with their ticket, gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "The Birds of America, From Drawings Made In The United States And Their Territories."
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New York : Newmarket Press, 1992.
First edition of this work basis for the film, starring Gary Oldman, Wynona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the the author on the half-title page, “To Tony- On his first adventure in Hollywood! It took the Count 400 years to make his comeback- It took me 15Continue reading "Bram Stoker’s Dracula: the Film and the Legend."
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New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2004.
First edition of this work by master story-teller, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Rick Atkinson on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Raquel Jaramillo.
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 2005.
First edition of the authorized biography of the first man to touch the moon, basis for the 2018 starring Ryan Gosling as Armstrong. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the auuthor on the title page, “For Michael, All best wishes! James R. Hansen” and additionally signed by actor Ryan Gosling on the titleContinue reading "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong."
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1955.
First edition of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed on the title page by Roger Moore, who played 007 in the film adaptation. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing. Housed in a customContinue reading "Moonraker."
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New York : Time Inc., March 25, 2002.
Original March 25, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated signed by first baseman and designated hitter Jason Giambi. Octavo, original wrappers depicting Giambi on the front cover in his New York Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by him on the front panel. In near fine condition.
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London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1926.
First edition, third impression of this collection of poetry showcasing Humbert Wolfe’s characteristic blend of wit, elegance, and reflective irony, from the library of James Bond creator Ian Fleming. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth with paper titles to the spine. Ownership signature of the 17-18-year-old Ian Fleming dated 1926, giving a tantalizing insight into hisContinue reading "Humoresque."
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New York : Ace Books, 1980.
First mass market edition of this standalone novella from the author of Dune. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations throughout. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. In near fine condition. Illustrated by Garcia. Rare and desirable signed.
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New York : Lyons & Burford, Publishers, 1997.
First limited deluxe edition of this collection of angling essays on bamboo fly rods. Octavo, bound in three-quarters Nigerian goatskin over silk moire covered boards with a flat piece of bamboo hand-planed by Mike Clark inset into the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge marbled blue, with black and whiteContinue reading "Fishing Bamboo."
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c. 1953.
Rare Christmas card of Ernest and Mary Hemingway, inscribed by Mary to Taylor Williams. A circa 1953 folding Christmas card depicting Ernest Hemingway holding a cat and Mary Hemingway sitting on the porch of Finca Vigia holding another cat with a dog at her side. The inside of the card is printed, “Merry Christmas ErnestContinue reading "Ernest and Mary Hemingway Christmas Card Signed by Mary Hemingway."
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New York : Paperback Library, 1971.
Paperback Library edition of this science fiction anthology extravaganza by five legendary authors. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert above his name on page 58 where his short story begins, “The Second Fate: Murder Will In.” Additionally signed by fellow contributor Harlan Ellison below his name on page 170 where his shortContinue reading "Five Fates."
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1949.
Early edition of the second installment in the Curious George series. Quarto, original cloth with titles stamped in black, pictorial endpapers, with illustrations throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page with an original drawing of George walking at night through the trees, “Here’s one George to another H.A. Rey 1949.” Fine in aContinue reading "Curious George Takes a Job."
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Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, 1966-2011.
First editions of each volume of the collected papers of Nobel Prize-winning economists papers. Octavo, 7 volumes, original cloth. Volumes 1-5 are near fine in very good to near fine dust jackets. Volumes 1-5 are signed by Paul A. Samuelson; volumes I & II are signed by fellow Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz, whoContinue reading "The Collected Scientific Papers of Paul A. Samuelson. Volumes I-VII."
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Norwalk, CT : The Easton Press, 1989.
Signed limited first edition of the historian’s first book, which was reviewed by James Salter as “enormously rich in detail and written with a novelist’s brilliance, the pages literally hurry before one.” Octavo, bound in full leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, illustrated withContinue reading "The Long Gray Line: The American Journey of West Point’s Class of 1966."
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New York : Harcourt, Brace, and Company, 1952.
First edition of the author’s first book, and one of the greatest baseball novels of all time. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Richard L. Neuberger for daring to lead with sincere best wishes Bernard Malamud Corvallis Oregon 1954.” The recipient, Richard L. Neuberger (1912-1960) wasContinue reading "The Natural."
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New York : Ballantine Books, 1977.
First Ballantine Books edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Small octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. In very good condition with some wear to the spine. Cover art by Darrell Sweet. Uncommon signed.
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London : Faber and Faber & The Book Society, 1953.
First edition of the Book Society edition of Durrell’s first book. Octavo, original green cloth, top stain blue. Boldly signed by Gerald Durrell on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Sabine Baur. Signed bookplate of John Drinkall, who was a distinguished British diplomat whose career in theContinue reading "The Overloaded Ark."
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New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1951.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily inscribed by Thomas Schelling on the title page. Near fine in the rare dust jacket with light wear.
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Koln : Taschen, 2019.
First illustrated edition of one of the most influential works on race relations published in the twentieth century. Quarto, original boards, photographs by Steve Schapiro. In fine condition. Introduction by John Lewis. Boldly signed by Steve Schapiro on the title page.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025.
First edition of this compendium volume to Burns’ Revolution. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Ken Burns on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025.
First edition of this compendium volume to Burns’ Revolution. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Ken Burns on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1986.
First edition of this modern classic, basis for one of the most iconic films of the twentieth century, starring Tom Hanks. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Eugene Walter, Whose columns I enjoy reading weekly. Whose friendship I value,Continue reading "Forrest Gump."
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First Edition
Americana
Autograph Letters Signed
Economics and Finance
First Edition
Economics and Finance
