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Lippy, Jr., John D. [Oscar Teale]

Chemical Magic.

New York : George Sully and Company, Inc, 1930.

First edition of this specialized instructional work. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial cloth, top stain orange, frontispiece, illustrated with photographs and diagrams. From the collection of magician Oscar Teale with his book plate to the front pastedown. Oscar Teale was a magician, lecturer, and historian of magic whose work bridged performance, scholarship, and the preservation ofContinue reading "Chemical Magic."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-149962
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Bennett, Tony. [Anthony Dominick Benedetto] [Doris Day]

Tony Bennett Original San Francisco ‘Cityscape’ Painting.

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Rare original oil painting by legendary singer Tony Bennett, presented by him to famous actress and singer Doris Day, who hung this painting in her home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Oil on artist board, the painting depicts an overhead view of the North Beach area of San Francisco, with sundry buildings, a nearby harbor, and the side ofContinue reading "Tony Bennett Original San Francisco ‘Cityscape’ Painting."

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$48,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150423
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Mantle, Mickey and Brooks Robinson

Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson Signed Photograph.

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Color photograph of baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson. Signed by both Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson. Framed on a custom mount with a commemorative plaque. The entire piece measures 13 inches by 10.5 inches. In fine condition.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-115289
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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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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-151039
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Ernst, Bernard M.L.; Hereward Carrington [Harry Houdini; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Oscar Teale]

Houdini and Conan Doyle.

New York : Albert and Charles Boni, Inc, 1932.

First edition of this historical account on the friendship between writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and magician Harry Houdini. Octavo, original publisher’s orange cloth, top stain green, frontispiece of Conan Doyle and Houdini. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Oscar S. Teale With every good wish from Bernard M.L.Continue reading "Houdini and Conan Doyle."

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$2,750.00
Item Number: RRB-149956
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Di Maggio, Joe [DiMaggio]

Joe Di Maggio Signed Photograph.

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Large original photograph of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Di Maggio in full New York Yankees pinstripe uniform, posed with a bat on his shoulder. Boldly signed by DiMaggio in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-149929
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Robinson, Jackie; Duke Snider; Clyde King

Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, and Clyde King Signed Baseball.

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Rare Lively Center official baseball signed by legends Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, and Clyde King. In very good condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case.

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$2,200.00
Item Number: RRB-149851
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Bird, Larry

Larry Bird Signed 1992 Lime Rock Silver Hologram Card.

: Lime Rock Productions, Inc, 1992.

1992 Lime Rock #3 Larry Bird signed silver hologram card. Larry bird is pictured on the verso posed in a red, white, and blue warm-up uniform with a basketball in hand in front of the American flag for the Barcelona Olympic summer games in silver hologram, with a color photograph and summary caption on theContinue reading "Larry Bird Signed 1992 Lime Rock Silver Hologram Card."

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-149927
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Lichine, Alexis

Alexis Lichine’s Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of France.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.

First edition of America’s foremost wine connoisseur’s comprehensive guide to the wines of France. Octavo, original half cloth, with 8 pages of photographs and 22 maps. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Ian White who was able to see at Chat. Prieure-L that the 1980’s will be quite promising. Best wishes,Continue reading "Alexis Lichine’s Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of France."

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$400.00
Item Number: RRB-72050
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Robinson, Jackie; Roy Campanella; Don Drysdale; Pee Wee Reese; Gil Hodges; Carl Furillo; Don Newcombe; Jim Gilliam; Walter Alston; et al

1956 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare Official National League baseball signed by 22 members of the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson in his last season, a rookie Don Drysdale, Roy Campanella in his second to last season, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Don Newcombe, Jim Gilliam, Walter Alston, and more. The signatures of Charlie Neal, DukeContinue reading "1956 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball."

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$12,800.00
Item Number: RRB-149854
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Robinson, Jackie; Roy Campanella; Duke Snider; Gil Hodges; Jim Romano; Carl Furillo; Dan Bankhead; Pee Wee Reese; et al

1950 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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Rare Official National League baseball signed by 31 members of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Jim Romano, Carl Furillo, Dan Bankhead, Pee Wee Reese, and more. The signatures of Burt Shotton, Bobby Morgan, Milt Stock, Billy Loes, Gil Hodges, and Carl Erskine have been deemed clubhouseContinue reading "1950 Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149840
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Waters, Alice

Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook.

New York : Random House, 1982.

First edition, early printing of Waters’ first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Alice Waters on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Written in collaboration with Linda P. Guenzel. Recipes edited by Carolyn Dille. Designed and illustrated by David Lance Goines.Continue reading "Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook."

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$975.00
Item Number: RRB-150979
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Murphy, Dale

Dale Murphy Signed Baseball.

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Rawlings Official League Baseball signed by Atlanta Braves Dale Murphy. Boldly signed in full on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint, “Dale Murphy N.L. M.V.P. 82, 83.” In fine condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case.

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$150.00
Item Number: RRB-149937
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Hirsch, James S. [Willie Mays]

Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

New York : Scribner, 2010.

First edition of this definitive biography authorized by Willie Mays and written by Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist James Hirsch. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Willie Mays on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jason J. Heuer.Continue reading "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149847
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McPhee, John; Photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt [Rod Laver; Rafael Nadal; Carlos Alcaraz; John Newcombe; Stan Smith; Roy Emerson]

Wimbledon: A Celebration.

New York : The Viking Press, 1972.

First edition of this seminal work on Wimbledon. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page by tennis legends Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Stan Smith, John Newcombe and signed by Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A unique example.

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$4,200.00
Item Number: RRB-150613
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Child, Julia; Simone Beck

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume Two.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1970.

First edition of the second volume of this classic work. Folio, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Loretta – Julia Child.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a small area of removal to the front panel. Illustrations by Sidonie Coryn, based onContinue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume Two."

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$1,600.00
Item Number: RRB-149861
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Lewis, Edna and Evangeline Peterson

The Edna Lewis Cookbook.

Indianapolis and New York : The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.

First edition of Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-149610
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Thomas, Clarence

Clarence Thomas Signed Baseball.

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Rawlings Official Major League Baseball signed in full by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in blue ball point. Thomas has often expressed his affection for baseball, recalling his childhood playing the game in Georgia and following professional teams as a devoted fan. In near fine condition.

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$375.00
Item Number: RRB-149163
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Flower, Raymond with a foreword by Jean-Clause Killy

The History of Skiing and other Winter Sports.

New York : Angus & Robertson, 1976.

First publication by Angus and Robertson of this engaging narrative of winter sports. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. From the library of  Madeleine K. Albright. Albright was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State. She acted under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, leading theContinue reading "The History of Skiing and other Winter Sports."

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$95.00
Item Number: RRB-149003
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