Fine Rare and Antiquarian First Edition Books

Raptis Rare Books is an Antiquarian Book firm that specializes in Fine First Editions, Signed and Inscribed books, and Landmark books in all fields. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition.

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The world of rare and antiquarian books awaits you. Browse by our extensive collection by subject, view featured books, recent arrivals and more. Call us at (561) 508-3479 to speak with us about any of the books you see on this website, request a printed catalog, or if you have questions regarding adding books to your wishlist or shopping cart. We’re here to assist you.

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We invite you to browse a carefully curated selection of exceptional rare books and signed documents with the arrival of our Spring 2018 Catalog. Highlights of the catalog include a rare first edition of Thomas Salusbury’s Mathematical Collections and Translations containing the first English translation of Galileo’s Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, a first Basel edition of Sir Thomas More’s Utopia and Epigrammata, an exceptional 1861 Military Commission signed by President Abraham Lincoln, a scarce Autograph Letter Signed by brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, a rare presentation copy of The Great Gatsby inscribed by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Dean’s first edition copy of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden with his ownership signature.

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Sand and Foam: A Book of Aphorisms.

Signed limited edition of the author’s classic work. Number 75 of 95 copies, signed by Kahlil Gibran. Illustrated with seven View product.

Planet of the Apes.

First edition in English of Pierre Boulle’s chilling novel that launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion View product.

The Writings of George Washington Being His Correspondence, Addresses, Messages, and Other Papers, Official and Private.

The complete writings of George Washington. Large octavo, 12 volumes, uniformly bound in full contemporary calf, gilt titles and tooling View product.

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing View product.

The Great Gatsby.

First edition, second printing of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original green cloth, gilt titles to the spine. Inscribed by the View product.

The Fountainhead.

Later printing of the Rands’s breakthrough work. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed and dated by the author on the front View product.

The Count of Monte-Cristo.

First edition in English of the author’s masterpiece, published just one year after the original French edition and before the View product.

The Invisible Man.

First edition, first issue, with the title page printed in orange and black and pages 247 and 248 being publisher’s View product.

Apollo: Ten Years Since Tranquility Base.

First edition of this important collection of biographical accounts written by a variety of individuals responsible for the Apollo 11 View product.

To Kill a Mockingbird.

Fourth printing of the author’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the View product.

Brave New World.

First edition of the Huxley’s masterpiece. Octavo, original blue cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “with good View product.

Nineteen Eighty-Four.

First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in an excellent dust jacket with some toning to the spine. View product.

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