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Penick, Harvey with Bud Shrake [Bernhard Langer]

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 Dr. Don Brown: I hope that this book will help you to enjoy life, and also this great game of golf to it’s fullest. I hope you enjoyContinue reading "Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons And Teachings From A Lifetime In Golf."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147082

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Parker, Robert M.; Drawings by Christopher Wormell

Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1985.

First edition of Robert M. Parker’s first book and definitive classic in the field. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Don To a truly great connoisseur In vino veritas Robert M. Parker.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Koppel andContinue reading "Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147055

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Nicklaus, Jack

My Story.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

Special presentation binding of the first edition of the Golden Bear’s autobiography, specifically bound for the author. Octavo, bound in full leather, silver titles to the spine, gilt to the front panel, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, silk ribbon bound in. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-titleContinue reading "My Story."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-147054

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Di Maggio, Joe and Mickey Mantle

Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle Signed Photograph.

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Original black and white photograph of American baseball legends Joe Di Maggio and Mickey Mantle in New York Yankees uniform. Boldly signed by both Di Maggio and Mantle. In fine condition with a PSA/DNA authentication label adhered to the lower right corner. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Rare and desirable.

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146708

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Kasparov, Garry

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Volumes I-3.

London : Evveryman Chess, 2011-14.

First editions of each volume. Octavo, original cloth, three volumes. Each is signed by Garry Kasparov on the title page. Each are fine in a fine dust jacket. An exceptional set.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-5380

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Jeter, Derek

Derek Jeter Signed Grand Slam Louisville Slugger.

Louisville .

Official Grand Slam model Louisville Slugger signed by Baseball Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter. Black Grand Slam Louisville Slugger baseball bat engraved in silver with ‘Major League Baseball’ and ‘Louisville Slugger’ logos and Jeter’s signature in facsimile. Boldly signed in silver by Derek Jeter. In fine condition. The piece measures 31.75 inches by 2.25 inches.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146720

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Williams, John

John Williams Signed Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984.

New York : CBS Inc, 1984.

The Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984 on vinyl, signed by legendary composer John Williams. Double-folding album with art direction by Lane/Donald and stamped with the Official Olympiad Los Angeles music label. Boldly signed by John Williams on the front cover. John Williams composed the Olympic Fanfare and Theme for the 1984Continue reading "John Williams Signed Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146750

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Palmer, Arnold

Portrait Of A Professional Golfer.

London : Pelham Books, 1964.

First edition of this early work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original cloth, illstrated. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best Wishes Arnold Palmer.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-147007

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Kane, Bob; [Cork Millner]

Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch.

Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara 1994.

Rare original oversized Batman sketch. One page on off-white cardstock, original felt tip sketch of Batman, Robin, and the Penguin, boldly inscribed by Bob Kane, “For my friend Cork, write on! Bats wishes, Bob Kane, ’94.” Additionally annotated and signed on the reverse by writer Cork Millner, “Personally drawn for Cork Millner at the Biltmore Hotel,Continue reading "Bob Kane and Cork Millner Signed Original Oversized Batman Sketch."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146709

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Nelson, Byron

Byron Nelson’s Winning Golf.

New York : A.S. Barnes and Company, 1946.

First edition of Nelson’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Grantland Rice. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To G.R. Tate Best Wishes Byron Nelson.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A superior example.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-146822

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Nelson, Byron; Arnold Palmer

How I Played the Game.

Dallas, TX : Taylor Publishing Company, 1993.

First special 1993 Sponsor edition of Nelson’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original publisher’s full forest green leatherette with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated with frontispiece and photographic plates. One of one thousand one hundred copies signed by Byron Nelson on the semi-transparent flyleaf, this is number 58. In near fine condition, bookplateContinue reading "How I Played the Game."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-146678

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Nelson, Byron

Byron Nelson’s Winning Golf.

Dallas : Taylor Publishing, 1988.

First edition of the re-issue of this work by the legendary golfer. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Buck Ray Good Golfing Byron Nelson.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-146821

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Povich, Shirley [Eddie Yost, Bob Porterfield, Jim Busby, Chuck Stobbs and Calvin Griffith'

The Washington Senators.

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1954.

First edition of this informal history of one of the oldest baseball teams in the United States. Octavo, original red cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half title page, “To John Howard Shirley Povich.” Additionally signed by members of the 1954 and 1955 Senators Eddie Yost,Continue reading "The Washington Senators."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-146647

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Nicklaus, Jack

My Most Memorable Shots In the Majors.

New York : Golf Digest Book, 1988.

First edition of this classic work by the Golden Bear. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Jack Nicklaus on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with Ken Bowden. Illustrations by Jim McQueen. Foreword by Barbara Nicklaus.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-146898

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Leigh, Vivien; Laurence Olivier

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier Signed Photograph.

: n.p., n.d..

Rare candid photograph of the famous Hollywood couple. Candid black and white photograph depicting Laurence Olivier holding an arm around Vivien Leigh as they smile warmly at one another. Signed in blue ink by both Leigh (left) and Olivier (right). In very good condition. The piece measures 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146612

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Baldwin, Alec

Alec Baldwin Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of American actor Alec Baldwin. Duodecimo, one page, black and white photograph of Alec Baldwin by Albert Sanchez, boldly signed by him in blue felt tip, “Health & Happiness! Alec Baldwin.” In fine condition.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-146564

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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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Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists.

London : John Major, Fleet Street, 1823.

First Major edition, large paper copy of this classic of English literature. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant forest green morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt spine ornaments and cornerpieces of fish and tackle, quadruple gilt ruling to the front and rearContinue reading "The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147997

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Thorp, Edward O

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty One.

New York : Random House, 1962.

First edition of Thorp’s classic first book. Octavo, original cloth, with charts and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Alfred Best Wishes Ed Thorp.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146421

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Kinsella, W.P. [Kevin Costner]

Shoeless Joe.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1982.

First edition of this classic work, basis for the film Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, which was later inducted into the National Film Registry. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed on the title page by Bill Kinsella and by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner below Kinsella’s. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. JacketContinue reading "Shoeless Joe."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146376

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Nicklaus, Jack

On & Off the Fairway: A Pictorial Autobiography.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1978.

First edition of this work by the golfing legend. Quarto, original half-cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Allen-Williams Best Wishes Jack Nicklaus 1978.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-145390

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Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing.

London : Printed only for Thomas Hope; sold by him and Sackville Parker, Richard Matthews, and Samuel Trimmer, 1760.

First Hawkins edition of Walton’s classic work. Octavo, original full speckled tan calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, black morocco spine label, engraved frontispiece, illustrated with fourteen engraved plates, seventeen in-text engravings of fish, and several engravedContinue reading "The Complete Angler or The Contemplative Man’s Recreation: Being a Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish, and Fishing."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146335

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Child, Julia

From Julia Child’s Kitchen.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.

First edition of Child’s fourth book. Octavo, original pictorial coated cloth boards. Boldly by the author on front free endpaper, “To Jackie Julia Child.” Additionally signed by Paul Child on the front free endpaper. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Photographs and drawings by Paul Child.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146345

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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 very good dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-146318

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