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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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Flanders, Steven [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] Foreword by Stephen Breyer

Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

First edition of this exploration of the architectural, historical, and civic significance of courthouses. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with photographs throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by contributor Douglas P. Woodlock on the front free endpaper recto, “26 January 2007, To Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Whose path in the law has been responsible for muchContinue reading "Celebrating the Courthouse: A Guide for Architects, Their Clients, and the Public."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-148154

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Huxley, Aldous

On Art and Artists.

New York : Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1960.

First edition of this classic collection of essays. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the Aldous Huxley on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148084

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Kerouac, Jack

On The Road.

New York : The Viking Press, 1957.

First edition of Kerouac’s classic novel. Octavo, original black cloth, top stain red. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author’s daughter, “For Allen MacGuire Best wishes, Jan Kerouac.” Jan Kerouac was a writer and the only child of Jack Kerouac and Joan Haverty Kerouac. She published three semi-autobiographical novels, Baby Driver: A Story About Myself inContinue reading "On The Road."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148125

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Schultz, Gus; Paul Tibbets; George Caron; J. Robert Oppenheimer

Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph.

Los Alamos, New Mexico c. 1943-1945.

Inspection mirror used in the construction of the atomic bomb by Gus Schultz, foreman of the drafting room and machine shop at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Schultz was a key member of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s team, earning high praise from Oppenheimer himself. The mirror was essential for use in hard to see areas,Continue reading "Inspection Mirror That Built the Atomic Bomb Used By Oppenheimer’s Foreman Gus Schultz. [with] Paul Tibbets and George Caron Signed Photograph."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148078

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Pohl, Frederik

Gateway.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1977.

First edition of the master of science fiction’s suspenseful mystery adventure. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susan- Frederik Pohl 196.” Additionally signed by Frederik Pohl on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed twice by Pohl.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148090

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Allison, Graham [Madeleine K. Albright]

Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe.

New York : Times Books, 2004.

First edition of this informative work on nuclear terrorism and how to prevent it. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine, With great admiration and hope G.” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147591

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Friedman, Milton; With the Assistance of Rose Friedman

Capitalism And Freedom.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1962.

First edition of Friedman’s magnum opus. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear with a laid in signature of Milton Friedman. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example.

$6,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148398

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Tibbets, Paul; Theodore Van Kirk

Paul Tibbets and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk Signed Photographic Print.

1945.

Distinctive photograph of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud signed by two crew members of the Enola Gay. Black and white photographic print of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud captured just after the release of the “Little Boy” atomic bomb. Boldly signed in silver felt tip by, “Paul W. Tibbets Pilot B29 Enola Gay 6 Aug. 1945,” andContinue reading "Paul Tibbets and Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk Signed Photographic Print."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-147781

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Queler, Eve [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

A View From The Podium.

: Xlibris, 2019.

First edition of this memoir that chronicles Eve Queler’s pioneering career as a conductor. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustarted with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Dear Ruth To a true opera lover! With great admiration for you remarkable achievements Warmest regards,Continue reading "A View From The Podium."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148152

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Remington, Frederic

John Ermine of the Yellowstone.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of this thought-provoking work of a young Native American man who is torn between his traditional way of life and the rapidly changing world around him. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, top edge gilt, black and white illustrations by Frederic Remington. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To myContinue reading "John Ermine of the Yellowstone."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148081

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Lee, Harper

To Kill A Mockingbird.

Philadelphia & New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960.

First edition, fifth printing (published the same year as the first) of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “For John B. Briskey with my best wishes, Harper Lee.” Near fineContinue reading "To Kill A Mockingbird."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149909

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Shanken, Marvin R

The Cigar Companion.

Philadelphia : Running Press, 1995.

First edition of this work by the legendary Marvin Shanken, who introduced countless cigar smokers to the world. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Marvin Shanken on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147311

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Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147884

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Takeyh, Ray [Madeleine K. Albright]

Guardians of the Revolution: Iran and the World in the Age of the Ayatollahs.

New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

First edition of this accessible and authoritative history of Iran’s relations with the world since the revolution in 1979. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Secretary Albright, Much appreciation forContinue reading "Guardians of the Revolution: Iran and the World in the Age of the Ayatollahs."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147592

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Gorsuch, Neil

A Republic, If You Can Keep It.

New York : Crown Forum, 2019.

First edition of this riveting work by the Supreme Court Justice. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Neil Gorsuch on a Supreme Court Historical Society bookplate. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Joseph Perez.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-148246

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Smith, Stan

Stan Smith: Some People Think I’m a Shoe!

New York : Rizzoli, 2018.

First edition of this work by the legendary tennis player. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Marco – Hope you enjoy my book! Stan Smith.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148292

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le Carre, John

The Tailor of Panama.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1996.

First edition of this “tour de force in which almost every convention of the classic spy novel is violated” (The New York Times). Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly inscribed by John le Carre the title page, “For Vicki, with all good things- John le Carre 5 Nov ’96 Harrods.” Fine in a fineContinue reading "The Tailor of Panama."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-149905

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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, finely bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within gilt raised bands, ruled borders to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, original red silk ribbon, top stain red, illustrated with in-line andContinue reading "The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147347

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Eighner, Lars

Travels With Lizbeth: Three Years on the Road and on the Streets.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1993.

First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Lars Eighner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Front cover photograph by Martha Grenon.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-148268

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Ford, Lauren

The Little Book About God.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1934.

First edition of this charming beautifully illustrated book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with a original drawing, “For Marc, Amy and Jonathan. Lauren Ford.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-147745

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Paley, William [William Tecumseh Sherman]

The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy.

New York : Collins, Keese, & Co, 1839.

Later edition of this classic book on moral and political philosophy; used by William Tecumseh Sherman while a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Octavo, original calf. General Sherman and his son’s bookplates to the front pastedown. Intentionally scratched with “S” multiple times on the front panel by General Sherman. InscribedContinue reading "The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy."

$28,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145971

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Williams, Ted; Carl Yastrzemski

Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of Boston Red Sox legends Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. Boldly signed in silver felt tip by both Williams and Yastrzemski. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148076

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Edison, Thomas A

Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate.

New Jersey : Edison Phonograph Works, 1899.

Rare Edison Phonograph Works stock certificate boldly signed by Thomas Edison. Printed document boldly signed “Thomas A. Edison” as President and “J.F. Randolph” as Treasurer, one page, numbered 106, dated November 6, 1899. Stock certificate for three 750/1000 shares of $100 Capitol Stock to James D.W. Cutting. Transfer information present on verso, showing that theContinue reading "Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148074

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Blume, Judy

Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2007.

First edition of this collection of seven warm-hearted stories which give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Love Judy Blume.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrations by James Stevenson.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-149258

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