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Selous, Frederick Courteney

A Hunter’s Wanderings In Africa.

London : Richard Bentley & Son, 1881.

First edition of this classic firsthand account “perhaps the most famous of all hunting books” of Frederick Courteney Selous’ hunting expeditions across southern and central Africa. Octavo, original pictorial cloth with gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded wood engraved frontispiece, a folding map, with 19 black and white full-page illustrations. Association copy, inscribed by theContinue reading "A Hunter’s Wanderings In Africa."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148068

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Spink, Alfred H

The National Game.

St. Louis, MO : National Game Publishing Co, 1910.

Rare first edition of this cornerstone of baseball history. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt embossed title to the front panel, triple ruled and detailing stamped in blind on front and rear panels, illustrated with full page portraits of legendary players Cobb, Wagner, Mc Graw, King Kelly, Lajoie, Evers, Speaker, CyContinue reading "The National Game."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147838

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First Edition of Molly Schiot's Game Changers; Lengthily Inscribed to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Schiot, Molly [Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen] [Ruth Bader Ginsburg]

Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 2016.

First edition of this inspiring work that highlights the overlooked achievements of female athletes throughout history, showcasing their resilience and impact on the world of sports. Imperial octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated throughout with color and black and white photographs. Association copy, Lengthily and warmly inscribed on the front free endpaper, “Dear Justice Ginsburg, InContinue reading "Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147837

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Penick, Harvey with Bud Shrake [Tom Kite] [Ben Crenshaw]

Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons And Teachings From A Lifetime In Golf.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1992.

First edition, early printing of the best-selling golf book ever published. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Al Nelson: I hope that this book will help you to enjoy life, and also this great game of golf to its fullest. Sincerely Harvey Penick.” Additionally signedContinue reading "Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons And Teachings From A Lifetime In Golf."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147829

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First Edition of The Fun of It; Signed by Amelia Earhart

Earhart, Amelia

The Fun of It.

New York : Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932.

First edition of Earhart’s account of her childhood, her fascination with aviation, and her life through her 1932 flight across the Atlantic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout, with the original record in the rear pastedown. Boldly signed by Amelia Earhart on the front free endpaper. In very good condition.

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148141

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Vanderbilt, Amy [Drawings by Andy Warhol]

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette: A Guide To Gracious Living.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1952.

First edition of this classic work, with early drawings by Andy Warhol. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Happy Entertaining! Amy Vanderbilt.” Illustrated by Fred McCarroll, Mary Suzuki and Andrew Warhol. Near fine in a good slipcase. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148189

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Di Maggio, Joe and Ted Williams

Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of American baseball legends Joe Di Maggio and Ted Williams in their respective New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox uniforms. Boldly signed by both Di Maggio and Williams. In fine condition. The piece measures 9.5 inches by 7.5 inches.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147765

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Phil Bildner, Illustrated by Brett Helquist [Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert]

Martina & Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports.

Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.

First edition of this fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout by Brett Helquist. Boldly signed by both Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed of these tennis legends.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-148143

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Perry, Fred

Perry on Tennis: Expert Advice for All on Lawn Tennis.

Toronto/ Philadelphia/ Chicago : The John C. Winston Company, 1937.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Fred Perry on the front free endpaper in pencil. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, ownership stamp of Sidney Wood to the front pastedown. Wood was tennis player who won the 1931 Wimbledon singles title. Wood was ranked in the world’s Top 10 five times between 1931Continue reading "Perry on Tennis: Expert Advice for All on Lawn Tennis."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148033

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Egan, Pierce

Sporting Anecdotes, Original and Selected; Including Numerous Characteristic Portraits of Persons in Every Walk of Life, Who have acquired Notoriety from their Achievements on the Turf, at the Table, and in the Diversions of the Field.

London : Printed For Sherwood, Jones, and Co, 1825.

First edition with colored plates of Egan’s classic collection of sporting anecdotes. Octavo, bound in full red straight grain morocco by Lloyd with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles stamp-signedContinue reading "Sporting Anecdotes, Original and Selected; Including Numerous Characteristic Portraits of Persons in Every Walk of Life, Who have acquired Notoriety from their Achievements on the Turf, at the Table, and in the Diversions of the Field."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147752

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Bird, Larry; Julius Erving; Jerry West; Dave Bing; Bill Walton; Kevin McHale; Robert Parrish; Rick Barry; Dolph Schayes, et al.

NBA Warm-Up Jacket Signed by Larry Bird and Others.

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Rare Nike NBA warm-up jacket signed by some of the most influential players of basketball. Size medium, signed in black felt tip on the front by NBA legends including Larry Bird, Julius Erving, Jerry West, Dolph Schayes, Dave Bing, Bill Walton, Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, Rick Barry, and others. In near fine condition. A remarkableContinue reading "NBA Warm-Up Jacket Signed by Larry Bird and Others."

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-147525

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Davidson, William H.; John A. Davidson

The Story of Harley-Davidson.

Milwaukee, WI : Harley-Davidson Motor Co, Inc, [1970s].

First edition of this history of the legendary motorcycle company published by Harley-Davidson. Quarto, original brown pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Signed on the title page by both William H. Davidson and John A. Davidson. In near fine condition. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed by both John and William Davidson, who bothContinue reading "The Story of Harley-Davidson."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147523

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Hendrix, Jimi

Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster.

c. 1968.

Vintage c. 1968 ‘Electric Last Minute’ poster of Jimi Hendrix from Eye Magazine, boldly signed and inscribed, “Stay Groovy, Jimi Hendrix,” “Cheers, Noel Redding,” and “Mitch.” Matted and framed. The poster measure 18.5 inches by 23.5 inches. The entire piece measures 24 inches by 28.5 inches. In very good to fine condition, with folding andContinue reading "Jimi Hendrix Signed Experience Poster."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-145803

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Hirshberg, Al; Foreword by Ted Williams

The Red Sox: The Bean and the Cod.

Boston : Waverly House, 1947.

First edition of this work on the Boston Red Sox. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by baseball legend Ted Williams on the front free endpaper and signed by Albert Hirschberg and Sam Mele, who was a major league player and manager. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Ted Williams.Continue reading "The Red Sox: The Bean and the Cod."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147566

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Hogan, Ben with Herbert Warren Wind

Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.

New York : A.S. Barnes, 1957.

First edition, deluxe edition of one of the best-selling golf books of all-time. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. In near fine condition with the original slipcase. Illustrated by Anthony Ravielli.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147789

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Child, Julia; Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1961-70.

First editions of both volumes of this classic cook book. Quarto, 2 volumes, original illustrated boards. Volume one is boldly signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Bon Appetit to Ernesta- Julia Child” and additionally signed by Paul Child. Volume two is signed and inscribed by Julia Child on the half-title page,Continue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147888

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Lagerfeld, Karl

Karl Lagerfeld Signed Original Fashion Design Sketch.

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Rare original fashion design sketch done and signed by legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Mixed-media full-body sketch of a female model wearing a multi-buttoned long-sleeved collared shirt. Signed on the lower left corner by Lagerfeld and annotated on the upper right, “Chemise, body.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 16.3 inchesContinue reading "Karl Lagerfeld Signed Original Fashion Design Sketch."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147291

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Hunt, John; With a Chapter on the Final Assault by Edmund Hillary [Tenzing Norgay]

The Conquest of Everest.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1954.

First edition of this classic account of the first ascent of Mount Everest. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 8 pages of photographs in full color, and 48 pages in black and white, maps, sketches and drawings. Foreword by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Boldly signed by signed by three expedition members on theContinue reading "The Conquest of Everest."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147911

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Palmer, Arnold

Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life on and Off the Course.

New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2004.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated autobiography of this golfing legend. Quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Arnold Palmer on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147919

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Hepburn, Katharine

Me: Stories of My Life.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1991.

First edition of Katharine Hepburn’s revealing autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with 165 photographs. Boldly signed by Katharine Hepburn on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd; on the front panel, on the front free endpaper and on the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket.Continue reading "Me: Stories of My Life."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-147701

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Perry, Fred and Ellsworth Vines

Fred Perry vs. Ellsworth Vines Signed Photograph in Palm Beach.

Palm Beach, Florida 1937.

Rare signed photograph of a tennis match with the caption in the photo entitled “Palm Beach Presentation” with Ellsworth Vines of United States, World’s Professional Champion vs. Fred Perry of England, World’s Amateur Champion, at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida on February 1st, 1937, boldly signed by both Perry and Vines. A fullContinue reading "Fred Perry vs. Ellsworth Vines Signed Photograph in Palm Beach."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147318

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Mays, Willie

Willie Mays: My Life In And Out of Baseball.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1966.

First edition of this early autobiography by Mays. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. 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 edgesContinue reading "Willie Mays: My Life In And Out of Baseball."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-147503

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DeMille, Cecil B; Anne Baxter; Yul Brynner; Yvonne De Carlo; Charlton Heston; Edward G. Robinson

The Ten Commandments.

Piccadilly Circus : VistaVision, 1957.

Rare official Royal Premiere program for the 1957 production of Cecil B. DeMille’s epic religious drama ‘The Ten Commandments,’ presented in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester in aid of The British Red Cross Society. Small folio, original wrappers, illustrated. Signed by five of the principal actors on the front panelContinue reading "The Ten Commandments."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-147207

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Brandt, Charles [Al Pacino]

I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran & Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa.

Hanover, NH : Steerforth Press, 2004.

First edition of “the best Mafia book I ever read, and believe me, I read them all” (Steven Van Zandt), basis for the 2019 Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Brenda, Darryl tells me you’reContinue reading "I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran & Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147472

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