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Rare large format color photograph of the Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in Space; signed by Walter Cunningham
[CUNNINGHAM, Walter].
Walt Cunningham Apollo 7/S-IVB Rendezvous in Space Signed Photograph.
Rare large format glossy photograph of the historic Apollo 7/S-IVB rendezvous in space signed by Apollo 7 Pilot Walter Cunningham, "S-IVB stage during rendezvous, Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7 Pilot, October 11-22, 1968." In near fine condition. The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 142635
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First Deluxe Edition of The Game of Golf; Inscribed by Roger Wethered
WETHERED, Joyce and Roger; Bernard Darwin; Horace Hutchinson; & T.C. Simpson.
The Game of Golf….Lonsdale Library, Vol. IX.
London: Seeley, Service & Company, 1931.
First edition, deluxe issue of the author's classic work. Octavo, original half green morocco over cloth. Inscribed by Roger Wethered in the year of publication, "Hope this will help you to beat Harry! Roger Wethered 1931." Illustrated with plates, which some folding from 100 photographs. In near fine condition.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 14008
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"First off, I am 35 years old, I am divorced, and I live in a van down by the river": Rare black and white photograph signed by legendary American comedian Chris Farley
[FARLEY, Chris].
Chris Farley Signed Photograph.
Black and white headshot signed by American actor and comedian Chris Farley. Signed by Farley in gold ink. In fine condition. Farley signatures are uncommon.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 126559
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First Edition of Budd Schulberg's Some Faces in the Crowd; Inscribed by Him to Hollywood producer, director Jerry Wald
SCHULBERG, Budd.
Some Faces In the Crowd.
New York: Random House, 1953.
First edition of this collection of short stories, including the story Your Arkansas Traveler, which was the basis for the film A Face in the Crowd. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Hollywood producer, director and screenwriter Jerry Wald, "For Jerry, with my admiration and warm regards Budd March 15, 1954." An exceptional association copy; Schulberg acknowledged late in his career that Wald was one of his inspirations for the composite character Sammy Glick in his 1941 novel What Makes Sammy Run. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket by Riki Levinson. From the…
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 75877
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Scarce first edition of Charles McClenachan's History of the Most Ancient Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in New York; inscribed by Grand Secretary Edward M. L. Ehlers
MCCLENACHAN, Charles. [Edward M. L. Ehlers].
History of the Most Ancient Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in New York From the Earliest Date: Embracing the History of the Grand Lodge of the State, From Its Formation in 1781, and a Sketch of Each Lodge Under Its Jurisdiction.
New York: Published by the Grand Lodge, 1888-1894.
First edition of McClenachan's important history of the order of Free and Accepted Masons. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with tissue-guarded engravings including frontispiece to each volume. Presentation set, inscribed by Edward M. L. Ehlers on the fly-leaf ov volumes I, II, and III, "To JM Cheesman Compliments EML Ehlers Grand Secretary." Edward M. L. Ehlers served as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New York for thirty-five years (1882-1917) under the administration of twenty-two Grand Masters. Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, carved a bust portrait of Ehlers which remains on permanent display at the The Chancellor Robert…
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 133064
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First Edition of J. Paul Getty and Ethel Le Vane's Collector's Choice: The Chronicle of an Artistic Odyssey through Europe; Signed by both authors
LE VANE, Ethel and J. Paul Getty.
Collector’s Choice: The Chronicle of an Artistic Odyssey Through Europe.
London: W.H. Allen, 1955.
First edition of this work by the legendary businessman and collector. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, illustrated. Signed by the authors opposite in the year of publication on the half-title page, "J. Paul Getty, Sept. 1955," and also inscribed by the co-author above, "To the Sprigg's, with all good wishes from Ethel LeVane (Bunny)." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Books signed by Getty are rare.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 139670
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“IT IS THE CONSTANT AND UNDYING HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT THAT MAKES GOLF SO EXQUISITELYWORTH PLAYING”: First Edition of Bernard Darwin's Green Memories; In the Rare Original Dust Jacket
DARWIN, Bernard.
Green Memories.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1928.
First edition of the first volume of the author's autobiographical trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated with several plates from photographs, including frontispiece portrait of the author. An excellent example in the rare dust jacket with some rubbing and wear to the extremities. Examples in the original dust jacket are rare.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 14025
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First Edition of Adam Smith's Paper Money; Inscribed by Him in the year of publication
SMITH, Adam [George Goodman].
Paper Money.
New York: Summit Books, 1981.
First edition of this modern classic. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, "Fr Shecters-san! Thanks for all with best wishes Jerry 'Adam Smith' 2/2/81." Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Anthony.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 112445
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Rare autograph letter signed by Daniel Webster regarding opening of the American west
WEBSTER, Daniel.
Daniel Webster Autograph Letter Signed.
1836.
Rare autograph letter signed by one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, Daniel Webster written in anticipation of the opening of the American west. One page, folded, text in the hand of an amanuensis, the letter stipulates which types of land Webster and Perkins wish the recipient, Joseph R. Williams of Toledo, Ohio, to invest in with their $5,000 speculative fund. The reads in part, "Washington, 16 May 1836 Dear Sir, Mr. H. Perkins, Esq. of Boston, who is doubtless well known to you, at least by character and reputation, is now here. He and myself…
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 124353
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"We hope it may while some hours away & that you are not tired with the subject": First Edition of Wilfrid Noyce's South Col: One Man's Adventure on the Ascent of Everest 1953; inscribed by him to Susan Hunt
NOYCE, Wilfrid; Foreword by Sir John Hunt.
South Col: One Man’s Adventure on the Ascent of Everest 1953.
London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1954.
First edition of Noyce's firsthand account of the ascent of South Col. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photogravures and maps including frontispiece. Foreword by Sir John Hunt. Association copy, signed by Noyce on the title page and inscribed by him on the front free endpaper to Susan Hunt, "Susan Hunt, Specially - We hope it may while some hours away & that you are not tired with the subject. Rosemary & Wilf Jan 1955." The recipient, Susan Hunt, was the daughter of Sir John Hunt, the leader of the first expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest…
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 114308
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"To win, you must have both talent and desire - but desire first": First Edition of Sam Sneads First Book; Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery
SNEAD, Sam.
How To Play Golf.
New York: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc, 1946.
First edition of the golfing legend’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, 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 gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 144275
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Rare Original Photograph Signed Twice and dated three times by Polar Explorer and Aviator Richard E. Byrd
BYRD, Richard E.
Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph.
Original black and white photograph of polar aviator Richard E. Byrd. Inscribed by Byrd, "May 9, 1926 To Cornelius C. Greenway with best wishes R.E. Byrd." Additionally signed by him, "May 9, 1926 R.E. Byrd" and dated a third time, "Nov. 28, 1929." The recipient, Cornelius C. Greenway, was a Dutch-American Universalist minister and eminent autograph collector. He served as the minister of the All Souls Church in Brooklyn, New York for almost 40 years and led the opposition against the unification of the Unitarian and Universalist denominations. In near fine condition.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 100106
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First Edition of Gene Sarazen's Thirty Years of Championship Golf; Inscribed by Him
SARAZEN, Gene with Herbert Warren Wind.
Thirty Years of Championship Golf: The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen.
New York: Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1950.
First edition of Sarazen's classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Robert T. Jones, Jr. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, "To Dick Garlington My best wishes from his friend Gene Sarazen." The recipient Dick Garlington was a golfer and a close friend of Sarazen and Bobby Jones, who along with Jones was the visionary for Atlanta's famed Peachtree Golf Club. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by Sarazen.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 53022
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First Edition of Joel Greenblatt's You Can Be A Stock Market Genius; Signed by Him
GREENBLATT, Joel.
You Can Be a Stock Market Genius Even If You’re Not Too Smart : Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To James, Good luck with this! Happy Hunting! Warmest wishes, Joel Greenblatt." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Marc Cohen.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 108924
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"I will come again and conquer you because as a mountain you can't grow, but as a human, I can": First Edition of High Adventure; Finely Bound by The Harcourt Bindery
HILLARY, Edmund.
High Adventure.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1955.
First British edition of Hillary's account of his ascent of Everest. Octavo, with maps by A. Sparks and sketches by George Djurkouic, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, 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 gilt. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 144006
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First Edition of The President Speaks: "A More Beautiful America": Inscribed by LBJ to Florida Senator George Smathers
JOHNSON, Lyndon B. Photographs by Ansel Adams.
The President Speaks: “A More Beautiful America” Excerpts from Speeches.
Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office, 1965.
First edition of this collection of speeches from President Lyndon Johnson. Quarto, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To George Smathers from his devoted friend. Lyndon B. Johnson." The recipient, George Smathers was a United States senator from Florida from 1951-1969, and close friends of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Illustrated throughout from photographs by Ansel Adams, plus one by Wynn Bullock. Booklet "Message on Natural Beauty" by Johnson loose in rear endpaper pocket as issued. Near fine in a fine slipcase. A nice association.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 56030
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Original Silver Gelatin Print Signed twice by South African Photographer Jürgen Schadeberg
SCHADEBERG, Jürgen.
Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi Silver Gelatin Print Signed.
1953.
Rare silver gelatin print of Benni "Banjo" Mrwebi. Signed by the photographer Jurgen Schadeberg below the image and inscribed by him on the verso, "Benni "Banjo" Mrwebi. Joh'burg 1953 Jurgen Schadberg." Benni Banjo, also known as 'Gwigwi', was a multi-talented clarinet, alto saxophone player, band leader, showman and clown. Gwigwi was leader of the Harlem Swingsters in the 1950's. In fine condition. The photograph measures 10.75 by 13.75 inches.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 96522
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First Edition of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's La Mala Hora
GARCIA MARQUEZ, Gabriel .
La Mala Hora.
Madrid: Propiedad Literaria Reservada, 1962.
First edition of this work written just before One Hundred Years of Solitude. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. In very good condition with some light rubbing and wear.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 48742
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"Murder begins before the actual deed": Rare First Edition of Agatha Christie's Towards Zero; Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery
CHRISTIE, Agatha.
Towards Zero.
London: Collins Crime Club, 1944.
First edition of this classic Agatha Christie title and one of her favorites. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in 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 gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 144302