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If you’re looking for first edition books celebrating the American experience, you’ve come to the right place. At Raptis Rare Books we maintain an extensive collection of rare Americana, books, manuscripts and more. Browse through our entire collection online, use our sorting tools or search to find exactly what you’re looking for then call with any questions you may have or order online today.

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Brown, Dee Alexander. [Harper Lee].

The Bold Cavaliers: Morgan’s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Raiders.

Philadelphia and New York : J. B. Lippincott Company, 1959.

First edition of the author’s Civil War classic. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee on the front free endpaper to close University of Alabama college friend, Charles Weldon Carruth, “To Charles with love, Nelle.” In the fall term of 1945, Lee andContinue reading "The Bold Cavaliers: Morgan’s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Raiders."

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-116234

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Jacqueline Kennedy Cassini Dress

Kennedy, Jacqueline; Oleg Cassini.

Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive.

1961.

Rare collection of original Oleg Cassini dress designs, sketches, photographs, letters and a gown from Cassini’s personal collection. The collection includes a French magazine page inscribed by Jacqueline Kennedy, “afternoon + Theatre”, a letter typed by Cassini’s secretary Kay McGowan transcribing Kennedy’s instructions to him, an original Cassini Studio pencil sketch, a chart of sixteenContinue reading "Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-116093

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Antique Post Card Album.

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Antique postcard collection containing dozens of vintage postcards postdated in the early 1900s. From the collection of Dora Sims. Oblong octavo, bound in decorated cloth. The collection includes postcards with scenic views of Cleveland, Yellowstone National Park, Niagara Falls, the Columbia River Highway, and the Mississippi River, In very good condition. A charming collection.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-116071

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Antique Postcard Collection Album.

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Rare folio containing hundreds of vintage postcards, most postdated between 1907 and 1917. From the collection of Ellen Warren. Folio, original cloth decorated in gilt with raised vignettes to the front panel depicting a snowy landscape and caribou bust, patterned endpapers, containing hundreds of postcards including many Christmas, New Year’s and Easter postcards, family photographContinue reading "Antique Postcard Collection Album."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-116035

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Smythe, J.K.

American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books.

1858-63.

Rare collection of American Civil War era letters written by American business magnate J. K. Smythe concerning business between Europe and America during the initial years of the war. Quarto bound into two volumes in half-cloth over pebbled boards by Auguste Bellance of Paris, with marbled endpapers and a paper title label with Smythe’s signatureContinue reading "American Civil War Era J. K. Smythe Letter-Books."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-112462

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Tibbets, Paul W.

Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph.

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Rare black and white photograph of the pilot of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets. Signed and dated by Tibbets, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 AUG 1945.” The entire piece measures 10 inches by 8 inches. In fine condition.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-115764

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Grant, Ulysses S.

Report of Lieut. General U.S. Grant of the Armies of the United States. 1864-1865.

Washington : Government Printing Office, 1865.

Rare Civil War era report cover inscribed by Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the United States Army. One page report cover, inscribed by Grant, “Wm E. Dodge, Esq., New York, N.Y. U.S. Grant Lt. Gen.” Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to Lieutenant General of the United States Army on March , 1864, a rankContinue reading "Report of Lieut. General U.S. Grant of the Armies of the United States. 1864-1865."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-114672

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Braddock, James J.; Max Baer; James "Red" Burman; Sixto Escobar; Bob Pastor.

American Boxing Champions Signed Photograph Collection.

c. 1937.

Collection of six original photographs signed and inscribed by five 1930s American boxing champions, including: “Cinderella Man” James J.Braddock, World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, James ‘Red’ Burman, Sixto Escobar, and top-ranked heavyweight Bob Pastor. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-119265

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Bush, George H. W.

George H. W. Bush Vice Presidential Fountain Pen.

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Rare George H. W. Bush Vice Presidential Fountain Pen bearing Bush’s signature in facsimile. Housed in the original pen box bearing the seal of the Vice President of the United States. In fine condition requiring the nib insert.

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-114942

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Frankfurter, Felix.

Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed.

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Rare typed letter signed by Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter. One page, typescript on Frankfurter’s Supreme Court letterhead, the letter is dated February 1, 1941 and reads, ‘Dear Judge McAllister: I appreciate the charm of your letter even though you response is out of all proportion to the accurate prose on my part which stimulatedContinue reading "Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-114058

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Frankfurter, Felix.

Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed.

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Typed letter signed by Supreme Court justice Felix Frankfurter. Two pages, typescript on Frankfurter’s Supreme Court letterhead, the letter is dated November 14, 1949 and reads in part, “My dear Mrs. McAllister: If persuasiveness, conveyed by an old and very cherished friend, could enable me to hurdle the obstacles that bar my presence at theContinue reading "Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed."

$450.00

Item Number: RRB-114070

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Hale, Edward Everett.

The Man Without a Country.

Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1898.

Early printing of Hale’s classic short story. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, stamped bald eagle vignette to the front panel, illustrated with engravings including tissue-guarded frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the verso of the free endpaper, “My Dear Julius I hope you will never liveContinue reading "The Man Without a Country."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-112426

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Paine, Thomas.

Dissertations on Government, the Affairs of the Bank, and Paper Money.

London : Printed by W.T. Sherwin , 1817.

First British edition of Paine’s defense of the Bank of North America. Small octavo, bound in modern wrappers. In near fine condition with light toning to the extremities.

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-112396

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Addams, Jane.

Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter.

Chicago : Hull House, 1929.

Rare original letter signed and entirely in the hand of Jane Addams, presented with an original photograph also signed by her. On Hull House letterhead, the letter reads, “My dear Mr. Miller, I am very glad to send you one of my books… Faithfully yours Jane Addams May 2d 1929.” In near fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Jane Addams Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter."

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-110808

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Johnson, Rebekah Baines. Introduction by Lyndon B. Johnson.

A Family Album.

New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.

First edition of this work documenting Lyndon B. Johnson’s family tree, prepared for him by his mother as a Christmas present to her son. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Introduction by Lyndon Baines Johnson. Association copy, inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson on the dedication page, “To Jack and Leota Horner from your friend and admirerContinue reading "A Family Album."

$425.00

Item Number: RRB-110560

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Acts of the General Assembly and Journals of the House of Delegates of the State of Virginia, from 1861 to 1863.

1861-63.

Rare collection of the official legislative acts passed by the General Assembly and House of Delegates of Virginia, CSA, from 1861 to 1863. Octavo, seven volumes, bound in contemporary calf and tan cloth. Eleven Confederate imprints, in seven volumes. Rare and desirable.

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-110522

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower.

Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

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Photograph of Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, boldly signed by each, “Dwight D. Eisenhower”, and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12.5 inches. In near fine condition.

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-110337

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Grant, Ulysses S.

Ulysses S. Grant Signed Carte de Visite.

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Rare original carte de visite signed by Ulysses S. Grant, “U.S. Grant Maj. Gen. U.S.A.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches.

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-109556

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Gardner, John W. Edited by Helen Rowan.

No Easy Victories.

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968.

First edition of “the father of campaign finance reform”, John W. Gardner’s fourth book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mariam and Andrew – affectionately, from their friend John W. Gardner.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Herb Weitman.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-110909

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A Carolinian. [Pringle, Edward J.].

Slavery in the Southern States.

Cambridge : John Bartlett, 1852.

First edition of Pringle’s pro-slavery tract. Octavo, original wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front panel, “Mr. Norton With respects of the Author.” In near fine condition. Scarce signed.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-109012

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Dylan, Bob.

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.

1963.

The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on May 27, 1963 by Columbia Records, boldly signed by Dylan. Whereas his self-titled debut album Bob Dylan had contained only two original songs, Freewheelin‘ represented the beginning of Dylan’s writing contemporary words to traditional melodies. Eleven of the thirteen songsContinue reading "The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan."

$10,500.00

Item Number: RRB-109822

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Grant, Ulysses S.] Henry Merwin Shrady.

Ulysses S. Grant Bronze Bust.

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Original bronze bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Henry Shrady, the famed sculptor of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial on the west front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Mounted on socle and base, the entire piece measures 18.5 inches in height, the base measures 9.5 inches square. In fine condition. An exceptionalContinue reading "Ulysses S. Grant Bronze Bust."

$17,500.00

Item Number: RRB-102885

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Hoover, Herbert & Harry S. Truman.

Signed Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman.

1946.

Photograph of Presidents Herbert Hoover & Harry S. Truman, signed by both Presidents. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 11.25 inches by 9.5 inches. Rare and desirable signed by both Hoover and Truman.

$2,600.00

Item Number: RRB-102878

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Lee, Robert E.

Robert E. Lee Signed Carte-de-Visite.

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Rare Civil War era carte-de-visite portrait of General Robert E. Lee in uniform, boldly signed “RE Lee”. In fine condition. Quadruple matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19 inches by 17 inches.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-103675

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