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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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Grissom, Gus

Gus Grissom Annotated Staff Report of the Select Committee on Astronautics and Space Exploration: The Next Ten Years in Space 1959-1969.

Washington : United States Government Printing Office, 1959.

Rare Astronautics and Space Exploration Staff Report booklet; from the library of Gus Grissom. Octavo, original wrappers, annotated with mathematical equations in Grissom’s hand on the rear panel. In very good condition. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from Grissom‘s son, Mark Grissom, a Letter of Authenticity from Steve Zarelli of Zarelli Space Authentication.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146615
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[Weizmann, Chaim]; Sir Oswald Birley

Chaim Weizmann Signed Photograph of his 60th Birthday Portrait.

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Rare signed photograph portrait of the future first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann on his 60th birthday. Silver gelatin photograph of an original oil on canvas portrait of Weizmann done by British portrait artist Sir Oswald Birley in 1934 on the occasion of Weizmann’s 60th birthday. Signed by Weizmann in the lower right corner, “CContinue reading "Chaim Weizmann Signed Photograph of his 60th Birthday Portrait."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146614
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Kirk, Russell

The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot.

Chicago : Henry Regnery Company, 1953.

First edition of one of the greatest contributions to twentieth-century American Conservatism. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Russell Kirk on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by Kirk.

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$15,000.00
Item Number: RRB-130940
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Wallace, David Foster

The Broom of the System.

New York : Penguin Books, 1987.

First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and author’s initials to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Boldly signed byContinue reading "The Broom of the System."

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$3,600.00
Item Number: RRB-146609
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Crowley, Aleister

Ambergris: A Selection From the Poems.

London : Elkin Mathews, 1910.

First edition of this scarce collection of Crowley’s poetry. Octavo, original publisher’s boards lettered in gilt, rebacked, frontispiece portrait. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the rear free endpaper, “Henry Mond from Aleister Crowley.” The recipient, Sir Henry Ludwig Mond, 2nd Baron Melchett was an English politician, industrialist and Zionist. He served as MemberContinue reading "Ambergris: A Selection From the Poems."

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$12,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146395
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Roosevelt, Franklin D

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Presidential Cruise Pamphlets.

City of Washington : Published by the Smithsonian Institution, 1939.

First editions of two zoological pamphlets published as a result of collections and investigations made during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Presidential Cruise of 1938 to the Galapagos, both being presentation copies inscribed and signed “FDR” on the front wrapper. Octavo, two pamphlets, original brown printed paper wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copies, inscribed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt toContinue reading "Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Presidential Cruise Pamphlets."

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146601
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Gormley, Ken; [Bill Bader] [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History.

New York : New York University Press, 2016.

First edition of this “fluidly fashioned collection of essays about how the roster of American presidents shaped the executive duties as defined in the Constitution” (Kirkus Reviews). Octavo, original half cloth, original red silk ribbon, illustrated with black and white images. Association copy, inscribed by Bill Bader on the front free endpaper, “For Justice RuthContinue reading "The Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History."

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$7,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146581
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Roosevelt, Eleanor

Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Israel Bond Committee Invitation.

B'Nai Israel Social Hall (Kenwood Blvd.) : The Toledo Israel Bond Committee, November 11, 1957.

Rare invitation from the Toledo Israel Bond Committee, addressed to “The Outstanding Woman of Our Time” First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. One page, invitation administered on behalf of State of Israel Development Bonds to attend a community meeting at B’Nai Israel Social Hall on November 11, 1957, illustrated with a portrait of Roosevelt on the frontContinue reading "Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Israel Bond Committee Invitation."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146600
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Bowie, David

David Bowie Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of the “chameleon of rock” David Bowie in side-profile, boldly signed by Bowie. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146593
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Buckley Jr., William F

God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of “Academic Freedom”.

Chicago : Henry Regnery Company, 1951.

First edition of the author’s first book and seminal 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. BoldlyContinue reading "God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of “Academic Freedom”."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146491
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Raskin, Ellen

The Westing Game.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1978.

First edition, second printing of Raskins’s Newbery Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Barbara Nelson Boom! Ellen Raskin 6.25.79.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ellen Raskin. Scarcely seen signed and inscribed.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146586
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Mikva, Abner J; Patti B. Saris [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

The American Congress: The First Branch.

New York : Franklin Watts, 1983.

First edition of this comprehensive view of the history and function of Congress. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by co-author Abner J. Mikva on the front free endpaper, “To Ruth and Mary, Friends, inspirations and nice people! Ab Mikva.” His obituary in the New York Times remembers Mikva.”Continue reading "The American Congress: The First Branch."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146582
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Mathews, Donald G; Jane Sherron de Hart [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Sex, Gender, and the Politics of ERA: A State and the Nation.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.

First paperback edition of this “comprehensive analysis of the politics of the Equal Rights Amendment” (Journal of American History). Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by co-author Jane Sherron de Hart on the half title page, “For Ruth Bader Ginsberg [sic] with admiration Jane De H.” FromContinue reading "Sex, Gender, and the Politics of ERA: A State and the Nation."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146580
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Adams, Douglas

The Illustrated Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1994.

First illustrated edition of Adams’ modern classic. Folio, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “Douglas Adams 22-9-94.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

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$2,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146617
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Taft, William H

Ethics in Service.

New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, 1915.

First edition of this collection of addresses delivered by the 27th president of the United States in the 1914 Page Lecture Series. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by William Howard Taft on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

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$3,600.00
Item Number: RRB-146513
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Bowden, Mark

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War.

New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, 1999.

First edition, early printing of the award-winning journalist’s account of the U.S. military raid in Mogadishu, adapted into the 2001 Academy Award-winning film. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Grant, Best Wishes, Mark Bowden.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Whitney Cookman.Continue reading "Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-146263
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Warhol, Andy

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again).

New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975.

First edition, early printing of this work by Warhol. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed in green by Andy Warhol on the half-title page. Additionally inscribed by Warhol on the title page, “To Bob & son Andy Warhol,” with a drawing of a can of  Campbell’s Pea Soup can. Near fine in a very good dustContinue reading "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again)."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-146539
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Groening, Matt

Love is Hell.

New York : Pantheon Books, 1985.

Special New Mini-Jumbo edition of this comical cartoon book that were the source material for The Simpsons by the creator of ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Futurama.’ Oblong quarto, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by the author on the front pastedown, “Matt Groening, 9/16/87,” below a full-length sketch of his character Binky with a speech bubble inscribedContinue reading "Love is Hell."

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$700.00
Item Number: RRB-146535
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Armstrong, Louis

Louis Armstrong Signed Program.

New York : Associated Booking Corp, n.d.

‘Louis Armstrong and his Concert Group’ program. Quarto, original wrappers, 20 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Boldy signed by Louis Armstrong on the thirteenth page, and additionally signed by Velma Middleton, Barney Bigard, Tummy Young, and Danny Barcelona on their respective portraits. In near fine condition.

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$1,100.00
Item Number: RRB-146533
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Byers, S. H. M

The March to the Sea: A Poem.

Boston : Arena Publishing Company, 1896.

Early edition of this historically significant poem and song; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original green cloth, botanical endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf, “To P.T. Sherman; the son of the general who made the great march: with many good wishes from – the author – S.Continue reading "The March to the Sea: A Poem."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146574
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Norris, Charles G; Music by Harry I. Wiel; [Walt Disney]

Ivanhoe: A Grove Play.

San Francisco : Bohemian Club, 1936.

First edition of this Grove Play produced and performed by and for Bohemian Club members. Octavo, original orange boards. Signed by Walt Disney opposite the dedication page. Additionally signed and inscribed by nearly 70 individuals. In his book, ‘Walt Disney: An American Original,’ Bob Thomas recounts the story of Walt Disney’s visit to the BohemianContinue reading "Ivanhoe: A Grove Play."

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$5,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146500
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Gilman, Charlotte Perkins [Stetson]

In This Our World.

Boston : Small, Maynard & Company, 1899.

Second edition of Gilman’s first collection of poetry, coupled with almost eighty previously uncollected pieces. Duodecimo, enclosed in a handsewn black silk cover, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Gilman. Inscribed by Gilman on the front free endpaper, “Charlotte Perkins Stetson Her copy!” In good condition with detached binding, some pages in the front and rear loose,Continue reading "In This Our World."

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$2,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146575
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Dean, Abner [William Safire]

Naked People: A Selection of Drawings From Four of His Books: It’s A Long Way to Heaven; What Am I Doing Here?; And On the Eighth Day; Cave Drawings for the Future.

New York : Stein and Day, 1963.

First edition of this collection of drawings from four books by American cartoonist Abner Dean. Oblong octavo, original half cloth, illustrated throughout. Association copy, inscribed by the artist on the dedication page, “To Bill Safire – the one-man Publicombine Cordially, Abner Dean.” Accompanied by an autograph letter signed by Dean to Safire thanking him forContinue reading "Naked People: A Selection of Drawings From Four of His Books: It’s A Long Way to Heaven; What Am I Doing Here?; And On the Eighth Day; Cave Drawings for the Future."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-146550
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King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

March 14, 1993.

Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror”, boldly signed by him. Octavo, one page, glossy color photograph of Stephen King, boldly signed and dated by him in black felt tip, “Stephen King 3/14/93.” In near fine condition.

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$550.00
Item Number: RRB-146561
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