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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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Lawrence, Mary Wells

A Big Life in Advertising.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.

First edition of the candid autobiography of one of the most influential figures in advertising history. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with 36 photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Paul – Thank you for you great and charming … xxx Mary Wells Lawrence.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Big Life in Advertising."

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$850.00
Item Number: RRB-146772
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Smoot, George and Keay Davidson

Wrinkles in Time.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1993.

First edition of the story of “the scientific discovery of the century, if not all time” (Stephen Hawking). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated with 8 pages of color photographs and 50 line drawings. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John Rogers Best Wishes George Smoot.” Fine in aContinue reading "Wrinkles in Time."

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$350.00
Item Number: RRB-144347
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King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Photograph.

: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc, 1992.

Photograph of Stephen King, the “king of horror,” with Clovis, the feline hero of ‘Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers,’ a 1992 Columbia Pictures release featuring Brian Krause, Alice Krige, and Madchen Amick as the main cast. Glossy black and white photograph of Stephen King petting Clovis, boldly signed in blue felt tip by Stephen King. In nearContinue reading "Stephen King Signed Photograph."

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145397
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Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Charles Conrad, Jr; Alan L. Bean; Alan Shepard; Edgar Mitchell; Dave Scott; Jim Irwin; John Young; Charlie Duke; Jack Schmitt; Gene Cernan

Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs.

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Complete set of 12 photographs of the Apollo Moonwalkers. Set of 12 photographs, all of which are official NASA lithographs with the exception of the Alan Shepard photo. Each is individually signed in ink or felt tip as follows, “Neil Armstrong,” “We Came in Peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” “Alan L. Bean,”Continue reading "Apollo Moonwalkers Complete Collection of Signed Photographs."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145375
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Schenkkan, Robert

The Kentucky Cycle.

New York : Plume Books, 1993.

First edition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lenghtily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Adrienne Rogers, ‘Run, you son of a bitch! Run! Runnnnnnn! Warmest Best Wishes Robert Schenkkan October 6, 2022.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover photographs by Russell Lee andContinue reading "The Kentucky Cycle."

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$500.00
Item Number: RRB-144531
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Darwin, Charles

Charles Darwin Autograph.

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Rare autograph from Charles Darwin, boldly signed, “With M. Darwin‘s Best Compliments.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Darwin. The entire piece measures 11.9 inches by 9 inches. An exceptional presentation.

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$9,800.00
Item Number: RRB-145367
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Mandela, Nelson

I Am Prepared to Die.

London : International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, 1979.

Early edition of Mandela’s Rivonia Speech. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated on the front panel, “NMandela 29.6.97.” In fine condition. Uncommon signed.

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$2,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146038
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Macmillan, Harold

War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945

London : Macmillan London Limited, 1984.

First edition of the British politician’s collected diaries from the Second World War. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated with maps and photographs. Boldly signed by Harold Macmillan on the title page as “Stockton,” his title in the House of Lords. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a small closed tear to theContinue reading "War Diaries: Politics and War in The Mediterranean January 1943-May 1945"

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-145158
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card

c. 1930.

Queen Elizabeth II hand-drawn and colored Christmas card signed to her governess, Marion Crawford. One page, folded, illustrated with a Christmas tree traced and colored with crayon and a golden horseshoe wrapped in holly, the card reads, “To Crawfie From Lilibet.” Elizabeth was given the nickname, ‘Lilibet,’ which was used primarily by her immediate familyContinue reading "Queen Elizabeth II Hand-Drawn and -Colored Christmas Card"

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145365
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Mantle, Mickey

The Quality of Courage.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1964.

First edition of this early work by baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Thanks Mickey Mantle.” Near fine in a near fine jacket. Jacket photograph by Fred Kaplan. Jacket design by Stoney Butchkes. Uncommon signed.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146036
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Oliver, Mary

Blue Horses: Poems.

New York : Penguin Press, 2014.

First edition of this “lyric collection to be treasured” (The New York Journal of Books). Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Mary Oliver on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Darren Haggar. Rare and desirable signed.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-103431
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Dinesen, Isak [Karen Blixen]

Seven Gothic Tales.

New York : The Modern Library, 1934.

First Modern Library edition of this classic collection of short stories. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “Isak Dinesen 8.3.1959.” From the library of Bruce Gould and Beatrice Blackmar Gould were co-editors of the Ladies’ Home Journal for almost 27 years, from 1935 through 1962, including theContinue reading "Seven Gothic Tales."

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$1,850.00
Item Number: RRB-145980
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Roosevelt, Theodore

The Winning of the West.

New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1903.

The Standard Library edition of Roosevelt’s monumental work. Octavo, 4 volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles and botanical gilt tooling to the spine, gilt topstain, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Roosevelt to volume one, illustrated with folding maps and other plates. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Theodore Roosevelt while in The White House on theContinue reading "The Winning of the West."

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$11,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146018
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Moss, Stirling

Stirling Moss’s Book of Motor Sport.

London : Cassell and Company, 1955.

First edition of Moss’ classic book of motor sport. Octavo, original cloth, profusely illustrated. Signed by Stirling Moss on the title page. Edited by Wayne Mineau. Foreword by Raymond Baxter. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-144362
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Slocum, Captain Joshua

Sailing Alone Around the World.

New York : The Century Company, 1900.

First edition of “the finest single-handed adventure story yet written” (Seafarer). Octavo, original blue cloth, pictorially stamped in silver and green, top edge gilt. Boldly signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Spray New London July 10th 1900 Joshua Slocum.” In very good condition. Illustrated by Thomas FogartyContinue reading "Sailing Alone Around the World."

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$10,500.00
Item Number: RRB-146030
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King, Stephen

The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight Stephen King Signed Promotional Poster.

New York : Signet/Penguin/Viking, .

Combined promotion and advertising campaign poster for Stephen King’s best-selling horror novels The Dark Half and Four Past Midnight. One page, the poster features a full color image of Stephen King with both books. Boldly signed by Stephen King in black felt pen. The poster measures 22 inches by 16.75 inches. In fine condition.

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-145483
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Posner, Richard [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Economic Analysis of Law.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1977.

Second edition, early printing of the author’s groundbreaking work, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with her ownership stamp to the front free endpaper. Octavo, original cloth. American lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death inContinue reading "Economic Analysis of Law."

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$5,000.00
Item Number: RRB-146017
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Kesey, Ken

The Sea Lion: A Story of the Sea Cliff People.

New York : Viking, 1991.

First edition of this beautiful piece of children’s literature. Super octavo, original half cloth, lavender endpapers, fully illustrated by Neil Waldman. Boldly signed and dated by the author in gold felt tip on the front free endpaper, “Ken Kesey 1992.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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$75.00
Item Number: RRB-145361
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Roosevelt, Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed.

New York February 8, 1899.

Theodore Roosevelt typed letter signed to Thomas T. Sherman. One page on State of New York Executive Chamber stationary, the letter reads, “Feby. 8th, 1899. Thomas T. Sherman, 52 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Sherman: – I have your letter of the 7thst in reference to General Varnum and assure you it willContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-145340
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Rogers, William P. [Richard Nixon]

Secretary of State William P. Rogers’ Pen Used to Sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement.

Paris January 27, 1973.

The original pen used by Secretary of State William P. Rogers to sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement, ending the Vietnam War, Paris, 27 January 1973. Sheaffer fountain pen with 14 karat gold tip, housed in an adjustable gold pen holder, wooden base, brass hardware including etched plaque. The plaque reads, “To the Association of the BarContinue reading "Secretary of State William P. Rogers’ Pen Used to Sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement."

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$25,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145329
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Attlee, Clement; [Harry S. Truman]

A Tour of the United States of America.

1959.

The only copy of this beautiful record of the friendship between The Right Honourable Clement ‘Earl’ Attlee and President Harry S. Truman. Folio, original presentation faux leather boards with gilt fascimile lettering and ruling to the front panel, bound with green velvet rope, silver patterned engdpapers, original photographs and news clippings throughout. Inscribed by HarryContinue reading "A Tour of the United States of America."

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$6,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145339
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Ruth, Babe [George Herman]

George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth Signed Photograph.

c. 1930s.

Photograph of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth, boldly signed by him. Sepia-toned glossy photograph of George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth. Signed by Babe Ruth near the bottom of the photograph. Matted and framed with a plaque describing Ruth’s claim to fame which reads, “George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth 1895-1948 ‘Babe’ Ruth won fame as one of the greatestContinue reading "George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth Signed Photograph."

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$22,500.00
Item Number: RRB-145338
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Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph of Descent Onto Lunar Surface.

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Photograph of Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the Apollo 11 lunar module ‘Eagle’ onto the surface of the moon. Color photograph of Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the Apollo 11 lunar module “Eagle” onto the surface of the moon. Boldly signed in silver felt tip, ‘Buzz Aldrin.’ In near fine condition. The piece measuresContinue reading "Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph of Descent Onto Lunar Surface."

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$1,800.00
Item Number: RRB-145294
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Juniper, David; Frank Borman; [Led Zeppelin]

David Juniper and Frank Borman Inscribed Led Zeppelin II.

Burbank, CA : Atlantic Recording Corporation, 2014.

Led Zeppelin’s second album, first released in 1969. Double-folding album with designs by cover artist David Juniper. Inscribed by David Juniper on the front panel, “The music of ‘Led Zeppelin I’ had blown me away and so on spec, I mocked up a fold-out design for the second album and took it to Led Zeppelin’sContinue reading "David Juniper and Frank Borman Inscribed Led Zeppelin II."

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$2,000.00
Item Number: RRB-145289
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