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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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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.

$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."

$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."

$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."

$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."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146550

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LE CARRÉ, John

John le Carré Annotated Page From The Constant Gardener.

November 12, 2020.

Rare annotated page from the author’s classic spy thriller. Octavo, one page on the first page of Chapter 19 of ‘The Constant Gardener,’ annotated by the author around the chapter heading, “John le Carré – on a gorgeous sunny winter’s day in Cornwall, 12 Nov 2020.” In fine condition.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146559

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Lee, Geddy

Geddy Lee Signed Presto CD.

Toronto : Anthem Records Inc, 1989.

Rare ‘Presto’ album CD, signed by lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist Geddy Lee. Duodecimo, original CD case and illustrated lyrics booklet. Boldly signed by Lee in blue felt tip on the front panel of the lyrics booklet. In near fine condition.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146558

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Kipling, Rudyard

Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed.

September 2, 1907.

Rare autograph letter signed from Rudyard Kipling to R. G. Von Berg. One page on Bateman’s Burwash Etchingham letterhead, the letter reads in full, “Sep. 2 1907 Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 28th Aug. I am afraid that ‘Kaspar’s Song In Varda’ is one of my own compositions and that youContinue reading "Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146537

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First edition of The Very Busy Spider Inscribed by Eric Carle with a drawing of a spider

Carle, Eric

The Very Busy Spider.

New York : Philomel Books, 1984.

First edition of this classic picture book. Oblong octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page in black felt tip, “For Van, with love, Eric Carle.” Additionally inscribed with a drawing of a spider. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription of the recipient in the year of publication oppositeContinue reading "The Very Busy Spider."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146480

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Lemon, Frank; [Orville Wright]

Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903.

1928.

Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903. Wright Aeronautical Corporation off-set color lithograph of a Frank Lemon watercolor painting honoring the Wright Brothers’ historic flight at Kitty Hawk, signed by Orville Wright in black ink along the horizon line. Framed. In fine condition. The piece measures 15.5 inches by 18.25Continue reading "Orville Wright Signed Lithograph of The Wright Brothers ‘Strange Contraption’ Rises at Kitty Hawk, 1903."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146523

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Reagan, Ronald

Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.

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Limited edition panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California. Glossy color 14.5 inch by 5 inch panoramic photograph of ‘The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library’ in Simi Valley, California, numbered 92/250, boldly signed on the border by Ronald Reagan, and by the photographer, Tom Lamb. In fine condition. Double-matted and framed. TheContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146516

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McCullough, David

The Johnstown Flood.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1968.

First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s first book. Octavo, original brown cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For John Rogers David McCullough.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Bacon.

$800.00

Item Number: RRB-146412

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Cody, William F. [Buffalo Bill]

William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed.

July 13, [1916].

Rare autograph letter signed by the amazing Buffalo Bill Cody to Henry Hersey. Octavo, one page on impressively illustrated ‘Buffalo Bill’ Miller & Arlington Wild West Show stationary, the letter reads in full, “Read your telegram to send $500 to apply on the 3000 note to U.S. Printing Co. as I can earn $600 todayContinue reading "William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter Signed."

$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146494

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Verne, Jules

Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed.

January 4, 1889.

Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page, the letter reads in full (translated), “I ask Madame Poritzer to please supply Mr. Debry with his tickets for Around the World. Sending compliments from her devoted.” The ‘Around the World’ event for which Verne was reserving tickets remains uncertain, however, 10 monthsContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146475

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Grant, Ulysses S

Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed.

1876.

Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of Ulysses S. Grant as President. Addressed to the Attorney General of the United States Edwards Pierrepont the letter reads, “Elizabeth, N.J. Sept. 2nd 1876 Dear Judge, While in Utica Judge Hunt spoke to me of the importance of appointing a member to Judge Woodruff atContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-101208

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Aldrin, Buzz

Return to Earth.

New York : Random House, 1973.

First edition of this work by the second man to walk on the moon. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Buzz Aldrin and inscribed by co-author Wayne Warga on the front free endpaper. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Aulicino. Written with Wayne Warga.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-146504

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Keller, Helen

Midstream: My Later Life.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1929.

First edition of Keller’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with plates from photographs. Signed by the author in pencil on the front free endpaper, “Helen Keller,” beneath her name embossed in braille. In very good condition with light toning throughout the textblock, lacking front free endpaper. Foreword by Nella Braddy.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146469

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Kazantzakis, Nikos

Zorba The Greek.

Athens : Plateia Syntagmatos, 1946.

Rare first Greek edition, preceding all other editions of the author’s classic work, which was the basis for the beloved Oscar-winning film starring Anthony Quinn. Octavo, bound in half morocco, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, marbled endpapers, original illustrated wrappers bound in. Signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the copyright page. In near fineContinue reading "Zorba The Greek."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146502

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Camus, Albert

L’Exil et Le Royaume.

Paris : Gallimard, 1947.

First edition, Service de Presse-copy of Camus’ short story collection exploring themes of existentialism and absurdism, with “S P” perforated stamp at top of rear wrapper. Small octavo, original publisher’s stiff wrappers with titles in red and black. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “a M. Claude Leslise en sireneContinue reading "L’Exil et Le Royaume."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146463

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Wiener, Norbert

Cybernetics or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1948.

First edition of “this seminal work…comparable in ultimate importance to…Galileo or Malthus or Rousseau or Mill” (Saturday Review). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “From Norbert Wiener To Karl Wildes In honor of our long friendship.” Wiener presented this copy to Wildes who was long associated withContinue reading "Cybernetics or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-142984

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John, Elton

Elton John Signed Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

London : Euro-Albums Holland B.V, 1973.

Elton John’s classic seventh album, first released in 1973. Double-folding album with exterior designs by cover artist Ian Beck, interior designs by David Larkham, Michael Ross, and David Hentschel. Signed by Elton John in blue ballpoint on the front panel, “To [Joo] with love Elton John xxx.” In near fine condition. Records not included.

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146445

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Conan Doyle, Arthur

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Handwritten Manuscript Collection on Seances and Spiritualism.

c. 1920s.

Rare archive of eight unsigned handwritten manuscripts by Arthur Conan Doyle containing notes on seances and Spiritualism, totaling eleven pages on nine sheets, most undated but circa 1920s. Eleven pages on nine sheets, autograph manuscript ranging in size from 3.5 inches by 5 inches to 8.25 inches x 10.5 inches. For many of his later years, Doyle intensely pursued hisContinue reading "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Handwritten Manuscript Collection on Seances and Spiritualism."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146985

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Huxley, Aldous

Brave New World Revisited.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1959.

First edition of Huxley’s classic work revisiting the premises of his iconic dystopian and prophetic novel, published 28 years earlier, and how this vision has come to fruition. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Aldous Huxley on the half-title page. This title is rare signed as Huxley, near the end of his life was nearlyContinue reading "Brave New World Revisited."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146478

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Fleming, Ian. [Roald Dahl]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

1964-65 : Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.

First editions of all three volumes of Fleming’s rare children’s novel. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Burningham. Adventure Number One is signed by Roald Dahl who co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation opposite the half-title page, very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Adventure NumberContinue reading "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146992

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