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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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Wilt Chamberlain and David Shaw

Chamberlain, Wilt; David Shaw

Wilt: Just Like Any Other 7-Foot Black Millionaire Who Lives Next Door.

New York : Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc, 1973.

First edition of this autobiography that captures and reveals NBA All-Star Wilt Chamberlain as “a complex, diverse, immensely self-assured and self-possessed human being” (David Shaw). Octavo, original publisher’s blue cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Peace Wilt Chamberlain.” Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "Wilt: Just Like Any Other 7-Foot Black Millionaire Who Lives Next Door."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-148626
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The Idea of America

Wood, Gordon S

The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of this history of the American Revolution. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldy signed by Gordon Wood on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Accompanied by a note with an ownership inscription of Wood signing the book dated August 26, 2011 laid in. Jacket design by Stephanie Kloss.

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$200.00
Item Number: RRB-148625
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Arms and Influence

Schelling, Thomas C

Arms and Influence.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1966.

First edition of this “exemplary text on the interplay of national purpose and military force” (Book Week). Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “I’m pleased that John Rogers wants my signature on this book Tom Schelling.” Also laid in is an autographed letter signed by Schelling, whichContinue reading "Arms and Influence."

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$4,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150026
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One Up on Wall Street

Lynch, Peter with John Rothchild

One Up On Wall Street.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1989.

First edition of this classic volume on investing; one of the all-time best-selling books in the field. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Peter Lynch and co-author John Rothchild on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Written with John Rothchild. Jacket design by Barry Littman. Jacket photograph by Larry Maglott.

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150059
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Frank Sinatra, My Father

Sinatra, Nancy [Frank Sinatra]

Frank Sinatra: My Father.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1985.

First edition of this biography of Nancy Sinatra’s legendary father. Square quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with over 400 photographs and a selective illustrated discography, with a filmography, bibliography, and appendices. Boldly signed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Love, Nancy Sinatra Nov. 15, 1985.” FineContinue reading "Frank Sinatra: My Father."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-148622
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Russell, Bertrand

History of the World in Epitome (For Use in Martian Infant Schools).

London : Gaberbocchus Press, 1962.

First edition of Russell’s 21-word summary of human history, issued on the occasion of his 90th birthday and written in reaction to the Cuban missile crisis. 16 mo, original wrappers, illustrated by Franciszka Themerson. Signed by Bertrand Russell on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare.

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-149474
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1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers hockey card

Gretzky, Wayne

Wayne Gretzky Signed Rookie Card.

Printed in U.S.A. : Topps Chewing Gum, Inc, 1979.

1979 Topps #18 PSA 6 Wayne Gretzky rookie card signed by Wayne Gretzky with the signature graded 10 and card graded PSA 6, this is a strong example of one of the most important modern hockey cards ever printed. The 1979 Topps issue is notoriously difficult to find in clean condition due to common issuesContinue reading "Wayne Gretzky Signed Rookie Card."

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$12,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150043
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A Turn at the Wheel

Moss, Stirling

A Turn At the Wheel.

London : William Kimber, 1961.

First edition of the legendary driver’s autobiography, which covesr the years 1957-1960, the most productive of his career. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Stirling Moss on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-150052
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Socialism

von Mises, Ludwig

Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1951.

First edition of the new edition of this “work on political economy in the tradition of the great moral philosophers, a Montesquieu or Adam Smith, containing both acute knowledge and profound wisdom by von Mises” (F.A. Hayek). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine inContinue reading "Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis."

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150051
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The Great Crash 1929

Galbraith, John Kenneth

The Great Crash 1929.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1955.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edgesContinue reading "The Great Crash 1929."

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$3,500.00
Item Number: RRB-150045
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The Jungle

Sinclair, Upton

The Jungle.

New York : Doubleday, Page, & Company, 1906.

First edition of this classic political work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by theContinue reading "The Jungle."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-150046
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Andrew Roberts Churchill

Roberts, Andrew [Winston S. Churchill]

Churchill: Walking with Destiny.

London : Allen Lane an imprint of Penguin Books, 2018.

First edition of this biography of Sir Winston Churchill. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, cartographic endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with bumping and rubbing to the extremities. Cover photograph by Yousuf Karsh. Author photograph by Anna Kunst.

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$225.00
Item Number: RRB-148601
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Mademoiselle de Maupin

Gautier, Théophile; André Dugo [Illustrator]

Mademoiselle de Maupin.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1943.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Gautier’s retelling of the infamous legend of Mademoiselle de Maupin. Quarto, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and detailing to the front and rear panels,Continue reading "Mademoiselle de Maupin."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-148550
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I Am Legend

Matheson, Richard

I Am Legend.

New York : Walker and Company, 1954.

First hardcover edition of Matheson’s “instant classic,” his groundbreaking treatment of “a traditional horror theme in a science-fictional manner” (Horror 100 Best, 162). Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, giltContinue reading "I Am Legend."

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-149894
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Ovid's Metamorphoses

Ovid; Hans Erni [Engraver]; Giovanni Mardersteig [Printer]

Ovid’s Metamorphoses: In Fifteen Books.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1958.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Sir Samuel Garth’s translation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, with engraved book pages. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe/Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt,Continue reading "Ovid’s Metamorphoses: In Fifteen Books."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-148535
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Imaginary Conversations

Landor, Walter Savage

Imaginary Conversations.

New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1936.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of this distinguished work of literary and philosophical prose. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins andContinue reading "Imaginary Conversations."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-148545
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Armstrong, Neil; Michael Collins; Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon.

1969.

Rare original photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the United States flag at the Apollo 11 lunar landing site. Vintage matte-finish photograph of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong, “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base, Moon Landing of Apollo 11, 20 July 1969″ and signed by Michael Collins.Continue reading "Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins Signed Photograph of Man’s First Landing on the Moon."

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$30,000.00
Item Number: RRB-148473
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The Power Broker

Caro, Robert A

The Power Broker.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1974.

First edition of Caro’s Pulitzer-Prize winning work on Robert Moses. Thick octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, top edge red. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To George Labalme – George, I think I’ve known you for almost as many years as its been sinceContinue reading "The Power Broker."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149327
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