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The Perfect Storm

Junger, Sebastian [George Clooney]

The Perfect Storm.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1997.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2000 film starring Wolfgang Petersen starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, William Fichtner, Karen Allen, Bob Gunton, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and John C. Reilly. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Bob- Best, Sebastian Junger” and additionally signedContinue reading "The Perfect Storm."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150103

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My African Journey

Churchill, Winston S

My African Journey.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1908.

First edition of this early Churchill travelogue. Octavo, original bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated, 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 edges silver. In fine condition.Continue reading "My African Journey."

$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150176

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Seabrook, William B

Jungle Ways.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1931.

Signed limited first edition of occultist and cannibal William Buehler Seabrook’s account of his travels along the Ivory Coast and through West Africa where he witnessed witchcraft, cannibalism and human sacrifice. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 315 extra-illustrated numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page of which 274Continue reading "Jungle Ways."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-124947

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U.S Air Force

Carpenter, Scott; Gordon Cooper; John Glenn Jr.; Gus Grissom; Alan Shepard; Wally Schirra; D.K. Slayton

Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph.

Langley Air Force Base 1961.

Large color semi-glossy photograph of the Project Mercury astronauts, signed by six of the Mercury Seven. This group shot was taken in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961. Inscribed or signed next to their respective images in black felt tip: “We are seven privileged men, ScottContinue reading "Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148754

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Armstrong: Space Pioneer

Westman, Paul [Neil Armstrong]

Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer.

Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Company, 1980.

First edition of this concise biographical account that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the first man to walk on the Moon. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Neil Armstrong on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes to Ron – Neil Armstrong.” In nearContinue reading "Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148744

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Where the Boys are

Swarthout, Glendon; [Connie Francis and Dolores Hart]

Where the Boys Are.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition of the author’s classic novel, the basis for the 1960 comedy film of the same name which popularized the ‘spring break’ pilgrimage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Octavo, original pictorial half-cloth. Boldly signed by actresses Connie Francis, “All the best! Connie Francis,” and Dolores Hart, “Blessings Mother Dolores Hart SB.” Connie Francis, one ofContinue reading "Where the Boys Are."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148701

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The Innocents Abroad

Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1962.

The Heritage Press edition of the author’s second book, one of the best-selling travel books of all-time. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, with color illustrations throughout. In near fine condition with sunning toContinue reading "The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-148723

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Zara’s Tales

Beard, Peter

Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

First edition of this classic photobook. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed and with his writing and handprint on the front jacket panel, his writing on the front free endpaper, pre-title page and title page. “Xtra Special Delivery to the wonderful….Jo “May Heavens Choices Blessing be showers upon you (found in VoiContinue reading "Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa."

$800.00

Item Number: RRB-150129

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Spacecraft in orbit above Earth

Stafford, Tom; Vance Brand; Deke Slayton; Vladimir Shatalov; Aleksei Yeliseyev

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Signed Photograph and Artistic Depiction.

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Rare original photograph and artistic depiction of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Official NASA color glossy photograph with an artistic depiction of the docking of the Apollo spacecraft and the Soviet Soyuz capsule during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Boldly signed on the original mount above the photograph by astronauts Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton, and by cosmonautsContinue reading "Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Signed Photograph and Artistic Depiction."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148639

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Nostromo

Conrad, Joseph

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1961.

The Heritage Press edition of what many consider to be Conrad’s masterpiece. Quarto, bound in three-quarter modern morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, frontispiece and title page vignette, illustrated throughout. In near fine condition. Introduction by Rupert Croft-Cooke. Illustrated by LimaContinue reading "Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148681

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Framed photograph of Earth rising over the Moon’s horizon

Armstrong, Neil; Gene Cernan; George Bush; Cy Laughter

Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph.

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Photographic print of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. Glossy finish color print of the earth rising over the moon, with “To Gene Cernan” calligraphically inscribed on the mat beneath. Boldly signed on the mat beneath the photograph by Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush and Cy Laughter. The first and lastContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149888

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Hand-colored antique world map

Albrizzi, Giambattista; Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico.

Venice : Giambattista Albrizzi, c. 1750.

Fine hand-colored example of Albrizzi’s double hemisphere map of the World, one of the most elaborately decorated world maps to appear in mid-18th century Italy and a beautiful example of the Italian school of commercial cartography. One page, the map includes a finely executed armillary sphere, explorer’s routes, unknown NW Coast of America, incomplete projectionsContinue reading "Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149274

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Relacion

de Vargas Ponce, José

Relacion Del Ultimo Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes de la Fragata De S. M. Santa Maria de la Cabeza en los Anos de 1785 y 1786. [Account of the Last Voyage to the Strait of Magellan by His Majesty’s Frigate Santa María de la Cabeza in the Years 1785 and 1786].

Madrid : Por La Viuda de Ibarra, Hijos y Compania, 1788.

First edition of this important work on the Strait of Magellan. Quarto, two volumes bound into one in contemporary calf-backed marbled boards with gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine label lettered in git, engraved frontispiece portrait of Magellan, 5 large folding maps on heavy paper and 5 folding tables. An important work on theContinue reading "Relacion Del Ultimo Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes de la Fragata De S. M. Santa Maria de la Cabeza en los Anos de 1785 y 1786. [Account of the Last Voyage to the Strait of Magellan by His Majesty’s Frigate Santa María de la Cabeza in the Years 1785 and 1786]."

$3,200.00

Item Number: RRB-149200

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Dances with Wolves

Blake, Michael [Kevin Cosner]

Dances with Wolves.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1991.

First hardcover edition, early printing of the Newmarket Press edition of this classic novel, basis for the Academy Award-winning film. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “10/9/91 For Joe + Dana – Sorry I missed meeting you. Thanks for your great support. Michael Blake” and boldlyContinue reading "Dances with Wolves."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148667

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Life: To the Moon and Back

Aldrin, Buzz

Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11.

New York : Life Magazine, 1969.

Rare original Life Magazine July 20, 1969 commemorative issue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed on the cover by Buzz Aldrin in blue felt tip at far left middle. In fine condition. Housed in its original Life Collector’s Series presentation folder with an accompanyingContinue reading "Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine: Anniversary Edition of Apollo 11."

$1,100.00

Item Number: RRB-148484

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Love and War in the Apennines

Newby, Eric

Love and War in the Apennines.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1971.

First edition of this classic World War II memoir. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Boldly signed by Eric Newby on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Last. Uncommon signed.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-150069

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Peking: The Beautiful

White, Herbert C. [Art Director]. Introduction by Hu Shih, Ph.D

Peking The Beautiful.

Shanghai, China : The Commercial Press, Limited, 1927.

First edition of White’s fine photographic study of the monuments of Shanghai. Folio, original royal blue embroidered silk pictorial boards, illustrated with seventy mounted color and monochrome photographic plates of the celebrated monuments of China’s Northern Capital and its environs complete with descriptive and historical notes by Herbert C. White, Art Director of Signed ofContinue reading "Peking The Beautiful."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-149511

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Ring of Fire

Blair, Lawrence; Lorne Blair

Ring of Fire.

London : Bantam Books, 1988.

First edition of this lavish documentary spanning ten years of adventure through the islands of the East. Quarto, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Cy, with warmth, Lawrence Blair 1988.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bipin Patel.Continue reading "Ring of Fire."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148568

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Ross, Bernard L. [Ken Follet]; Peter Hyams; Elliot Gould

Capricorn One.

London : Arthur Baker Limited, 1978.

First British edition of Follett’s novelization of the classic 1978 thriller film Capricorn One, based on the screenplay by Peter Hyams. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by director Peter Hyams on the front free endpaper, “To Adrienne Best Wishes Peter Hyams” and signed by actor Elliot Gould on the front pastedown. Near fine inContinue reading "Capricorn One."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148553

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Ring of Fire

Blair, Lawrence; Lorne Blair

Ring of Fire.

Toronto : Bantam Books, 1988.

First edition of this lavish documentary spanning ten years of adventure through the islands of the East. Square quarto, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Jean and Bob – with warm memories of a shared adventure into…Ring of Fire Lawrence Blair SulawesiContinue reading "Ring of Fire."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-148569

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Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George. Introduction by Edgar Johnson

The Last Days of Pompeii.

The Officina Bodoni Verona : Printed For The Members of the Limited Editions Club, 1956.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Bulwer-Lytton’s most celebrated work, a classic of historical fiction and the basis for the 1935 Hollywood film of the same name directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper. Quarto, bound in full crushed levant morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and ruling toContinue reading "The Last Days of Pompeii."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149522

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Hubble, Edwin

Edwin Hubble Signature On Card.

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Rare signature of influential American astronomer Edwin Hubble. Boldly signed in ink below his bust portrait, clipped from a newspaper and mounted to cardstock. In near fine condition with remnants of mounting at center verso. The piece measures 3.25 inches by 5 inches.

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148496

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Newby, Eric

The Last Grain Race.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1956.

First edition of the noted travel writer’s classic first book. Octavo, original blue cloth, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated. Boldly signed by Eric Newby on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148373

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[Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins]

The First Lunar Landing As Told by The Astronauts.

Washington, D.C : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1989.

First edition of this commemorative book published in celebration of the twenty year anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed on the first page by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148474

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