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Widney, J.P. [Eleanor Roosevelt].

The Lure and The Land: An Idyl of the Pacific.

Los Angeles, CA : Pacific Publishing Company, 1932.

Limited first edition, one of one thousand copies of this collection of poems about the Pacific Coast. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, frontispiece, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front pastedown, “To Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt from the author, J.P. Widney.”Continue reading "The Lure and The Land: An Idyl of the Pacific."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147697

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Peixotto, Ernest.

Romantic California.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1912.

Finely bound edition of this classic in travel and tourism for the state of California. Octavo, bound in full morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands with a design of a California mission and bell on the front panel, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt,Continue reading "Romantic California."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147696

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Beard, Peter Hill.

The End of the Game.

New York : The Viking Press, 1965.

First edition of the photographer’s first book with over 75 black-and-white and color photographic plates. Tall quarto, original ivory cloth. Uniquely inscribed by Peter Beard across four pages, including original artwork. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Special Delivery To Renny & Lucas H. from your pal Peter (Beard) Hog Ranch BoxContinue reading "The End of the Game."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148059

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Underwood, John J.

Alaska: An Empire in the Making.

New York : Dodd, Mead and Company, 1913.

First edition of this comprehensive history of Alaska. Octavo, original cloth with white and blue pictorial detailing, frontispiece, folding map, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147680

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Schirra, Captain Walter M. Jr [Wally]; Richard N. Billings; Jack Lousma; Mario Runco; Bill Shepherd; Bill Readdy; Alan Shepard.

Schirra’s Space.

Boston : Quinlan Press, 1988.

First edition of this revealing autobiography of Captain Walter M. Schirra, Jr. Octavo, original blue boards, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Wally Schirra and Jack Lousma on the front free endpaper and also signed by astronauts Mario Runco, Bill Shepherd, Bill Readdy, and Alan Shepard.Continue reading "Schirra’s Space."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147678

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First Edition of Lori D. Ginzberg's Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life; from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Inscribed by Bill Bader

Ginzberg, Lori D. [Ruth Bader Ginsburg].

Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life.

New York : Hill and Wang, A Division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009.

First edition of this biography about one of the founding philosophers of the American movement for women’s rights. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by Bill Bader on the half-title page, “For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, With respect and best wishes on her birthday, Bill Bader, 8 March 2011.” American lawyerContinue reading "Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147665

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Dickens, Charles.

The Pic Nic Papers.

London : Henry Colburn, 1841.

First edition, first issue of this anthology edited by Charles Dickens. Small octavo, three volumes, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, frontispiece to each volume, all edges red, with illustrations by George Cruikshank. In very good condition, bookplatesContinue reading "The Pic Nic Papers."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147636

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Benjamin, Daniel; Steven Simon [Madeleine K. Albright].

The Next Attack: The Failure of the War on Terror and a Strategy for Getting It Right.

New York : Times Books , 2005.

First edition about the war against radical Islam and what we need to do to combat the real threat. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “11/1/05 To Madeleine- With great respect and gratitude for all your doing to get us going. The right election again.Continue reading "The Next Attack: The Failure of the War on Terror and a Strategy for Getting It Right."

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147587

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Conrad, Joseph; F.M. Hueffer [Ford Madox Ford].

The Nature of a Crime.

London : Duckworth and Co, 1924.

First British edition of the last of three books written by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Hueffer. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-147555

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First edition of Mrs. Ike: Memories and Reflections on the Life of Mamie Eisenhower; Inscribed by Susan Eisenhower to Secretary Madeleine K. Albright

Eisenhower, Susan [Madeleine K. Albright].

Mrs. Ike: Memories and Reflections on the Life of Mamie Eisenhower.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1996.

First edition of this compelling biography of an army captain’s wife who becomes First Lady. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “To Madeleine Albright with admiration and deepest appreciation for her friendship – Susan Eisenhower.” Additionally signed on theContinue reading "Mrs. Ike: Memories and Reflections on the Life of Mamie Eisenhower."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147575

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Dickens, Charles.

Master Humphrey’s Clock.

London : Chapman and Hall, 1840-41.

First edition of this collection of short stories which originally appeared as a weekly periodical of the same name. Large octavo, 3 volumes bound into one in three quarters contemporary morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, marbled edges, frontispiece, illustrated by George Cattermole andContinue reading "Master Humphrey’s Clock."

$350.00

Item Number: RRB-147633

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Aries, Elizabeth [Ruth Bader Ginsburg].

Men and Women in Interaction: Reconsidering the Differences.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.

First edition of this enlightening study in gender relations, from the library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with her ownership stamp to the front free endpaper. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “March 25, 1996. With all best wishes, Elizabeth Aries.” American lawyer and jurist Ruth BaderContinue reading "Men and Women in Interaction: Reconsidering the Differences."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147638

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Read, Piers Paul.

On The Third Day.

London : Secker & Warburg, 1990.

First edition of this thought provoking novel about the nature of faith. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally, Remembering our conversations around this book, with best wishes. Piers.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$50.00

Item Number: RRB-147640

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Hardy, Thomas.

The Works of Thomas Hardy. [Including Far from the Madding Crowd; Desperate Remedies; The Return of the Native.]

Chicago and New York : Rand, McNally & Company, c. 1900.

The Rand, McNally & Company edition of books by Thomas Hardy. Octavo, five volumes bound in the original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spines and front panels, top edge gilt. In very good to good condition, bookplates to the front pastedowns of ‘Desperate Remedies’ and ‘Mayor of Casterbridge’.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-147349

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Fleming, Ian .

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.

First edition of the tenth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket, contemporary name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-148035

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Kathwari, Farooq [Madeleine Albright].

Ethan Allen: We Make the American Home.

2021.

First edition of this style book of American design visionaries. Royal octavo, original wrappers, bookplate to the front pastedown from “The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.” Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in gold felt tip on the front free endpaper, “June 2021 Dear Madeleine, With my best wishes, Farooq.” The recipient, MadeleineContinue reading "Ethan Allen: We Make the American Home."

$375.00

Item Number: RRB-147610

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Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins.

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins Signed Moonwalk Photograph.

: [NASA], 1969.

Rare photograph of the Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Octavo, color chromogenic print of Buzz Aldrin saluting the American flag after having mounted it into the solid, rocky ground of the lunar surface. Boldly signed on the mount in black ink by “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” Mounted and framed. InContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins Signed Moonwalk Photograph."

$18,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147430

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Verne, Jules.

Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed.

Amiens 12 July, [no year].

Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page in French, 32mo, addressed “Cher Monsieur,” the letter reads in full (translated), “Amiens, July 12, I was absent when your letter arrived here. I am delighted you are happy with your business and that your French purchases are the most likedContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."

$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147412

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Naha, Ed. [Frank Herbert].

The Making of Dune.

New York : Berkley Books, 1984.

First edition of the fascinating story behind the filming of 1984 American epic space opera film Dune, directed by David Lynch and based on Frank Herbert’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with over 100 photographs and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by Frank Herbert on the half-title page in the year ofContinue reading "The Making of Dune."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147876

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Truman, Harry S.

Radio Address to the American People on Wages and Prices in the Reconversion Period. [Harry S. Truman Advance Press Copy Signed Presidential Address].

Washington, D.C [October 30, 1945].

Exceptionally rare original advance press copy of the typed transcript of Truman’s historic October 30, 1945 prime time Presidential address: “Radio Address to the American People on Wages and Prices in the Reconversion Period” which outlines policies to be implemented by the American government following the surrender of Japan and the subsequent transition from warContinue reading "Radio Address to the American People on Wages and Prices in the Reconversion Period. [Harry S. Truman Advance Press Copy Signed Presidential Address]."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147625

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Conrad, Joseph.

Laughing Anne and One Day More.

London : John Castle, 1924.

First British edition of two plays from prolific writer Joseph Conrad. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Introduction by John Galsworthy. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-147552

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Axworthy, Lloyd [Madeleine K. Albright].

Navigating A New World: Canada’s Global Future.

Canada : Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2003.

First edition of this call for action from one of Canada’s most eloquent statesmen and thinkers. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “To Madeleine Who always treated Canada with respect, and helped keep the salmon swimming Lloyd Axworthy.” Accompanied by an autograph letter from the author, “Madeleine,Continue reading "Navigating A New World: Canada’s Global Future."

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-147584

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Armstrong, Neil.

Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed Photograph.

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Rare image of the official NASA photograph of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’. Boldly signed in black ink by the first man to step foot on the moon “Neil Armstrong.” Triple matted and framed. The image measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 15 inches. In fine condition. Rare andContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed Photograph."

$7,200.00

Item Number: RRB-147583

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Armstrong, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins.

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed NASA Photograph.

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Rare official NASA photograph of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle.’ Oversized glossy color photograph of Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ soaring above the moon with the Earth visible in the background. Boldly signed on the mount in by all three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. From the personal collection of NASA employee JohnContinue reading "Apollo 11 Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ Signed NASA Photograph."

$22,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147582

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