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Mosley, Walter. [Denzel Washington].

Devil In A Blue Dress.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1990.

First edition of this defining novel in Mosley’s bestselling Easy Rawlins mystery series, basis for the film starring Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Walter Mosley and by Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Hugh O’Neill. JacketContinue reading "Devil In A Blue Dress."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152978

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Spielberg, Steven.

Lincoln: A Steven Spielberg Film: A Cinematic and Historical Companion.

New York : Disney Editions, 2012.

First edition of the official companion to Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed 2012 film Lincoln, inscribed by the director. Quarto, original cloth boards, patterned endpapers, illustrated throughout, with forewords by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy and an afterword by the screenwriter Tony Kushner. Presentation copy, inscribed by Steven Spielberg on the front free patterned endpaper. Fine inContinue reading "Lincoln: A Steven Spielberg Film: A Cinematic and Historical Companion."

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-152370

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Wellesley, Arthur [1st Duke of Wellington].

Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed.

Brussels 13 April, 1815.

Autograph letter signed by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, written from Brussels on April 13, 1815, just two months before the Battle of Waterloo. One page, 8.75 inches by 7 inches, addressed to Sir James Graham at Portland Place. The letter reads in full, “My dear Sir, I have received your letter respecting Lt.Continue reading "Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152331

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Kissinger, Henry A. [Richard Nixon; Gerald R. Ford].

Henry Kissinger Signed “Nixon Resigns” New York Times Newspaper.

New York : The New York Times, 1974.

Original 1974 issue of The New York Times reporting the resignation of President Richard Nixon, with the iconic front-page headline “Nixon Resigns. He Urges a Time of ‘Healing’; Ford Will Take Office Today.” The August 9, 1974 Late City Edition, Volume CXXIII, Number 42,566, originally priced at fifteen cents. Boldly signed by Henry Kissinger inContinue reading "Henry Kissinger Signed “Nixon Resigns” New York Times Newspaper."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152329

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Trollope, Anthony.

Marion Fay.

London : Chapman & Hall, Limited, 1882.

First edition of one of Anthony Trollope’s late novels, among his most detailed scrutinies of the English class system. Octavo, three volumes, bound in full polished calf by Bayntun with gilt titles and floral tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels, double gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "Marion Fay."

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152346

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Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum.

Paddington Goes To Town.

London : Collins, 1968.

First edition of the eighth book in Bond’s Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Signed by Michael Bond on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-152241

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Singer, Mark.

Funny Money.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1985.

First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Mark Singer in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To Raymond Riddle, with best regards, Mark Singer 6/6/85.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration and design by Fred Marcellino.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152314

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Maugham, W. Somerset.

The Land of Promise: A Comedy in Four Acts.

London : William Heinemann, 1922.

First published edition of Maugham’s comedy The Land of Promise, the story of a refined Englishwoman who emigrates to the Canadian prairie and a marriage born of hardship. Duodecimo, in the original champagne wrappers lettered in brown. The author’s own copy, from his library at the Villa Mauresque and dispersed with the contents of theContinue reading "The Land of Promise: A Comedy in Four Acts."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152300

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Wood, Gordon S.

The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787.

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press for the Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1969.

First edition of this classic examination on how the Founders of America invented popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and judicial review. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Gordon S. Wood on the title page above his name. Fine in a very good dust jacket . Jacket design by Karen Havighurst.

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-152270

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Lewis, Edna and Scott Peacock.

The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great Southern Cooks.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.

First edition of the celebrated collaboration between two legendary Southern cooks, Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock. Quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated with color photographs by Christopher Hirsheimer. Boldly signed by both Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-152312

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Dennett, Daniel C.

Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking.

New York : W. W. Norton & Company, 2013.

First edition of this late-career summation by the philosopher Daniel C. Dennett, presenting seventy-seven thought experiments designed to help readers think more clearly about the mind, meaning, evolution, and free will. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For John Rogers best wishes! Daniel Dennett.” Fine in aContinue reading "Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152365

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Gaddis, John Lewis.

George F. Kennan: An American Life.

New York : The Penguin Press, 2011.

First edition of this authorized biography tracing the life of the diplomat who authored the “Long Telegram” and “X Article” that defined America’s Cold War strategy of containment. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Matson and Deborah Halbrath, with best wishes, JohnContinue reading "George F. Kennan: An American Life."

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-152368

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Nixon, Richard.

“Nixon Resigns” Washington Post Newspaper.

Washington, D.C. : The Washington Post, 1974.

Original 1974 issue of The Washington Post, the newspaper that broke the Watergate story, reporting the resignation of President Richard Nixon with the bold front-page headline “Nixon Resigns.” The August 9, 1974 issue, 97th Year, Number 247, one hundred twelve pages in four sections, originally priced at fifteen cents. The front page reports Nixon’s televisedContinue reading "“Nixon Resigns” Washington Post Newspaper."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-152330

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King, Stephen. [Rob Reiner and Tom Hanks].

Different Seasons.

New York : The Viking Press, 1982.

First edition of this classic collection of four short stories, which contain the basis for the films The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks and director Rob Reiner on the front free endpaper. King wrote the novella “The Body,” which Rob Reiner adaptedContinue reading "Different Seasons."

$3,500.00

Item Number: RRB-152962

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Byron, George Gordon.

The Prisoner of Chillon.

London : Day & Son, 1865.

The W. & G. Audsley illuminated edition of Lord Byron’s celebrated poem, with striking chromolithographs by W.R. Tymms. Quarto, original publisher’s beveled purple cloth elaborately stamped in gilt, 20 leaves of thick paper chromolithographed on the rectos, all edges gilt. In very good condition. A beautiful example of Victorian chromolithography.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-152361

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Bush, George H.W. [Lech Walesa].

All the Best: My Life in Letters and Other Writings.

New York : Scribners, 1999.

First edition of George H.W. Bush’s life and letters. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by George Bush and the leader of the Solidarity Movement and Nobel Laureate Lech Walesa on the front free endpaper. Wałęsa was a leading force behind Poland’s democratic revolution, while Bush was one of the key international leaders whoContinue reading "All the Best: My Life in Letters and Other Writings."

$1,400.00

Item Number: RRB-152945

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Greene, Graham. [Michael Caine].

The Quiet American.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1955.

First edition of Greene’s classic novel of exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam, basis for the 2002 film directed by Philip Noyce, starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser. Octavo, original blue cloth. Boldly signed by Academy Award-winning actor Michael Caine on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Quiet American."

$1,800.00

Item Number: RRB-152954

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Jones, Indiana. [Harrison Ford].

Indiana Jones Grail Diary Replica.

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Replica of Indiana Jones’ grail diary used in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Boldly signed by legendary actor Harrison Ford on the front panel, who played Indiana Jones in the films. In near fine condition.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152371

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Harris, Robert [Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan].

The Ghost.

London : Hutchinson, 2007.

First edition of this work, basis for the film The Ghost Writer starring Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Joan, with much Love, as ever, Robert publication day 4 Oct 2007.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-152969

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Mottley, John. [Peter the Great].

The History of the Life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia.

London : Printed for J. Read, 1739.

First edition of this comprehensive account of the Tsar who transformed Russia from a medieval autocracy into a major European power through military conquest, sweeping administrative reform, and his legendary personal pursuit of Western technical knowledge. Octavo, three volumes, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt numbers and ruling to the spines in six compartmentsContinue reading "The History of the Life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152297

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Searle, John.

Minds, Brains and Science.

Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 1984.

First edition of this exposition of Searle’s philosophical issues. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes to John Rogers from John Searle.” Fine in a very good dust jacket.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-152355

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Wiesel, Elie. [Peter Matthiessen].

Night.

London : MacGibbon & Kee, 1960.

First English edition of Nobel laureate Wiesel’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Paris Review co-founder Peter Matthiessen on the front free endpaper, “for Peter – Shalom, Elie Wiesel.” From the library of Peter Matthiessen with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Peter Matthiessen remains the only writer to haveContinue reading "Night."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-152354

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Puzo, Mario.

Inside Las Vegas.

New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1977.

First edition of Mario Puzo’s idiosyncratic and lavishly illustrated portrait of Las Vegas and the gambler’s life, produced at the height of his fame following The Godfather. Quarto, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine, profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. Signed by Mario Puzo on the front free endpaper. NearContinue reading "Inside Las Vegas."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-152227

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Irving, John. [Michael Caine].

The Cider House Rules.

Franklin Center, PA : The Franklin Library, 1985.

Signed limited first edition of Irving’s sixth novel, basis for the 1999 film starring Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine. Octavo, original leather, gilt titles and tooling to the front and rear panels, raised bands, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, frontispiece by Scott Reynolds. Boldly signed by John Irving and by Academy Award-winning actor Michael CaineContinue reading "The Cider House Rules."

$1,850.00

Item Number: RRB-152953

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