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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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Cohen, William S.; Janet Langheart Cohen; [Madeleine K. Albright]

Love in Black and White: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Romance.

Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, 2007.

First edition of this profound story of perseverance against racial hatred and bigotry. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the authors on the half-title page, “For Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, with sincere Thanks for your friendship & for helping to make this story a success!Continue reading "Love in Black and White: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Romance."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-147386

Alexander, Rebecca. Sascha Alper [Madeleine K. Albright]

Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found.

New York : Gotham Books, 2014.

First edition of this captivating memoir of psychotherapist Rebecca Alexander. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, original braille dust jacket, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Secretary Albright – It was such an honor to meet you atContinue reading "Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-147377

Sullivan, Michele L. [Madeleine Albright]

Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles Into Advantages.

Nashville : Harper Collins Leadership, 2020.

First edition of this inspiring biography of the first female president of the Caterpillar Foundation, Michele Sullivan. Octavo, original publisher’s black boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Madeleine, Thank you for all of your work to make the world a better place.Continue reading "Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles Into Advantages."

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-147375

Barrett, Judi and Ron

Pickles to Pittsburgh: The Sequel to Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.

New York : Antheneum Books For Young Readers, 1997.

First edition of the charming sequel to the classic Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Oblong quarto, illustrated. Boldly signed by both the author and illustrator on the front free endpaper, “Judi Barrett” and Ron Barrett” who has drawn a giant pickle. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-147847

Steinbeck, John

East of Eden.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1952.

First British edition of Steinbeck’s epic and moving story of a modern Cain and Abel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Michael and Emma John Steinbeck.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-147356

Rand, Ayn

Atlas Shrugged.

New York : Random House, 1957.

First edition of one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century. Large octavo, original green cloth, frontispiece stamped in gilt, spine stamped in black and gilt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Maurice D. Sabbah -Cordially- Ayn Rand 1/15/63.”  Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Atlas Shrugged."

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$20,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147909

Burgess, Anthony

A Clockwork Orange.

London : William Heinemann, 1962.

First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. 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 Anthony BurgessContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."

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$4,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146487

Kranz, Eugene and Seymour Liebergot

Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph.

April 13, 1970.

Signed photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module. Satin-finish photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module, boldly signed in gold felt tip by NASA’s heroic mission controllers Eugene Kranz, “Eugene F. Kranz, ‘Flight,'” and Seymour Liebergot, “‘Flight… we’d better think about gettin’ in the LM.’ 4/13/70, Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM.” In fine condition.Continue reading "Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph."

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-147224

Penrose, Roger

The Emperor’s New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1989.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist, which won The Science Book Prize. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by on the title page, “For John Rogers Roger Penrose with extreme apologies for the absurd delay 15 Nov. 2016.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Foreword by Martin Gardner. UncommonContinue reading "The Emperor’s New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics."

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$1,750.00
Item Number: RRB-147818

Potok, Chaim

Wanderings: Chaim Potok’s History of the Jews.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1978.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work by the author of The Chosen. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To Fred and Lothe Marcus Best Wishes Chaim Potok 10 Dec. 78.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-147749

Begley, Louis; [Bill Bader] [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Why the Dreyfus Affair Matters.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 2009.

First edition of this case study on corruption in the justice system. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Association copy, inscribed by Bill Bader to Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the front free endpaper, “March 2012. For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Whose courage and brilliance are rarely equaled and never surpassed. With best birthday wishes, – Bill Bader.”Continue reading "Why the Dreyfus Affair Matters."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-147322

Williams, Susan H. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Constituting Equality: Gender Equality and Comparative Constitutional Law.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

First edition of this interdisciplinary collection of essays on women’s issues. Octavo, original publisher’s boards. Association copy, inscribed by the editor on the front free endpaper, “To the Justice, With gratitude, respect, and affection. Susan.” From the library of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Arguably the most famous Supreme Court Justice in American history, lawyer and juristContinue reading "Constituting Equality: Gender Equality and Comparative Constitutional Law."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-147321

Cowley, Robert; Thomas Guinzburg; Stephen Ambrose; William F. Buckley, Jr.; David Halberstam; Arthur Miller; George Plimpton; Tom Wicker; Thomas Fleming; Cecelia Holland; Stephen W. Sears; Carlo W. D'Este; Dennis E. Showalter; Geoffrey Norman; Brian Haig

West Point: Two Centuries of Honor and Tradition.

New York : Warner Books, 2002.

First edition of this commemorative history of the famous military academy. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with over 400 photographs and drawings, including famous and rarely seen paintings, historic letters from cadets, treasured athletic memorabilia, and other artifacts. Signed by Tom Wicker, Thomas Guinzburg, David Halberstam, and one additional contributor on the title page. Fine inContinue reading "West Point: Two Centuries of Honor and Tradition."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-147325

Lowry, Lois

Number The Stars.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.

First 25th Anniversary edition of Lowry’s first Newbery Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author on the title page, “With best wishes Lois Lowry.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Sheila Smallwood. With an introduction by the author.

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-142577

Anaya, Rudolfo; Gaspar Enriquez

Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez.

El Paso : Cinco Puntos Press, 2000.

First edition of this powerful tribute to the labor and civil rights activist César Chávez. Oblong octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the title page, “Nancy. Rudolfo Anaya.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket in the unique reversible dust jacket with a timeline of the lifeContinue reading "Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez."

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$125.00
Item Number: RRB-147330

Smith, Charlene; Desmond Tutu; [Nelson Mandela]; [Graca Machel]

Mandela.

London : Johnnic / Struik, 1999.

First edition of this exceptional biography of South Africa’s most influential leaders, signed for a flight attendant of President Nelson Mandela’s flight crew en route to a UN general assembly in New York. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed opposite the dedication page in Mandela’s hand and Michal’s signature in herContinue reading "Mandela."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-147323

Hartmann, William K.; [James Lovell]

A Traveler’s Guide to Mars: The Mysterious Landscapes of the Red Planet.

New York : Workman Publishing, 2003.

First edition of this complete and accessible guidebook to Mars. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with color photographs and a folding map of Martian markings charted by Earth-based telescopes in the 1960s. Association copy, boldly inscribed by the author to James Lovell on the title page, “For Jim Lovell with admiration! William K Hartmann.” TheContinue reading "A Traveler’s Guide to Mars: The Mysterious Landscapes of the Red Planet."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-147320

Fonda, Peter, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson and Terry Southern

Easy Rider.

New York : Signet, 1969.

First edition of the complete script, with a selection of black white and color stills, interviews and articles. Octavo, original wrappers as issued, illustrated. Boldly signed by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson on the title page. Edited by Nancy Hardin and Marilyn Schlossberg. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "Easy Rider."

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$12,800.00
Item Number: RRB-147817

Macmillan, Harold

The Complete Harold MacMillan Memoirs. [The Winds of Change 1914-1939, Blast of War 1939-1945, Tides of Fortune 1945-1955, Riding the Storm 1956-1959, Pointing the Way 1959-1961, At the End of the Day 1961-1963, The Past Masters: Politics and Politicians 1906-1939].

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1966-75.

First editions of each volume in Harold Macmillan’s memoirs. Octavo, seven volumes, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page of ‘Winds of Change,’ “For Faye Bozin from Harold Macmillan.” Additionally signed by Macmillan on the title page of ‘Pointing the Way’ and ‘The Past Masters.’ Each areContinue reading "The Complete Harold MacMillan Memoirs. [The Winds of Change 1914-1939, Blast of War 1939-1945, Tides of Fortune 1945-1955, Riding the Storm 1956-1959, Pointing the Way 1959-1961, At the End of the Day 1961-1963, The Past Masters: Politics and Politicians 1906-1939]."

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$800.00
Item Number: RRB-147300

Child, Julia; Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1961-70.

First editions of both volumes of this classic cook book. Quarto, 2 volumes, original illustrated boards. Volume one is boldly signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Bon Appetit to Ernesta- Julia Child” and additionally signed by Paul Child. Volume two is signed and inscribed by Julia Child on the half-title page,Continue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

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$12,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147888
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