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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."

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Jones, Indiana. [Harrison Ford].

Indiana Jones Grail Diary Replica.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

Jensen, Michael C.

A Theory of the Firm: Governance, Residual Claims, and Organizational Forms.

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2000.

First edition of the influential financial economist Michael C. Jensen’s landmark collection of his foundational papers on agency theory, corporate governance, and the economics of organizations. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “John Rogers: All the best in our continuing search for freedom, efficiency andContinue reading "A Theory of the Firm: Governance, Residual Claims, and Organizational Forms."

Forsyth, Frederick. [Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan].

The Fourth Protocol.

San Francisco: Brandywyne Books, 1984.

Signed limited edition of this classic work, basis for the film bearing the same name starring Academy Award-winning actor Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frederick Forsyth, Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Fine in a fine dust jacket in the original slipcase. Jacket artwork by Ned Dameron.

Cheadle, Don and John Prendergast. [Elie Wiesel; Barack Obama; Sam Brownback].

Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond.

New York: Hyperion, 2007.

First edition of this powerful work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Elie Wiesel on the front free endpaper. In fine condition. Introduction by Barack Obama and Sam Brownback. Cover design by Phil Rose. Uncommon signed.

Gibson, William. [Keanu Reeves].

Johnny Mnemonic: The Screenplay and the Story.

New York: Ace Books, 1995.

First edition of the screenplay for the cult film, starring Keanu Reeves. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by William Gibson and actor Keanu Reeves on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

Bono.

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.

First edition of the acclaimed memoir of the U2 frontman, told through forty of his songs. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with drawings by the author. Boldly signed by Bono on the second free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Coelho, Paulo.

Warrior of the Light: A Manual.

New York: Harper Collins, 2003.

First American edition of this companion work of the author’s popular The Alchemist. Duodecimo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Paulo Coelho on the second front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.