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Rare First Edition of "The father of Endoscopy" Chevalier Jackson's Foreign Bodies in Air and Food Passages; inscribed by him to Frederick Bigelow
CHEVALIER, Jackson.
Foreign Bodies in Air and Food Passages: Charted Experience in Cases No. 631 to No. 1155 at the Bronchoscopic Clinic.
Philadelphia: American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, 1923.
First edition of the renowned Philadelphia otolaryngologist’s case study. Octavo, original blindstamped cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, profusely illustrated with charts and photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, To Frederick S. Bigelow Chevalier Jackson.” The recipient has also inscribed a detailed description of provenance below the author’s inscription, “March 3rd 1927. Dr. Jackson gave me this book…after I had spent two hours or more in his Bronchoscopic Clinic at Jefferson Hospital and had seen him perform ten or a dozen operations: 1 foreign body (peanut) in child of 20 mos…he afterwards received me for a 15 minute chat in his office, Frederick Bigelow.” The recipient has also noted on the title page, “Best Award of $10,000 in 1927. Henry Jacob Bigelow Gold Medal in the Boston Surgical Soc. 1928.” The Bigelows were an American family of physicians including Jacob Bigelow (1787 – 1879) and Henry Jacob Bigelow (1818 – 1890) both of whom taught surgery at Harvard University. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and with noted provenance.
Price: $1,800.00 Item Number: 95283
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“WHEN IN DOUBT, SAY NOTHING AND MOVE ON”: FIRST EDITION OF ARTHUR C. CLARKE'S RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA; INSCRIBED BY HIM to Book Critic John Barkham
CLARKE, Arthur C.
Rendezvous with Rama.
New York: Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, 1973.
First edition of this science fiction cornerstone. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To John Barkham, with all good wishes, Arthur C. Clarke, N.Y.C. 23 July 1973.” Barkham, a book critic, reviewed thousands of books primarily on contemporary history and Africa over fifty years. His reviews appeared frequently in The New York Times Book Review, The New York World-Telegram, The New York Post and in syndication across the country. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Hal Siegel. Photograph of the author by Peter M. Castellano.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 119228
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“WHEN IN DOUBT, SAY NOTHING AND MOVE ON”: FIRST EDITION OF ARTHUR C. CLARKE'S RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA; INSCRIBED BY HIM to Book Critic John Barkham
CLARKE, Arthur C.
Rendezvous with Rama.
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1973.
First British edition of this science fiction cornerstone. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To John, with all good wishes, Arthur C. Clarke, Colorado, 24 January 1982.” The recipient, John Barkham, a book critic, reviewed thousands of books primarily on contemporary history and Africa over fifty years. His reviews appeared frequently in The New York Times Book Review, The New York World-Telegram, The New York Post and in syndication across the country. Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brad Pennington.
Price: $1,800.00 Item Number: 119449
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First Edition of Mission to Mars; Inscribed by Michael Collins to Buzz Aldrin
COLLINS, Michael; Aldrin.
Mission To Mars.
New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990.
First edition of this work by Michael Collins. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to Buzz and Lois Aldrin, “For Buzz and Lois with all good wishes- Mike Collins Dec. ’90.” An exceptional association, linking these two members of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. From the library of Buzz Aldrin. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spine.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 18036
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First Edition of Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey; Inscribed by Astronaut Michael Collins
COLLINS, Michael; Foreword by Charles A. Lindbergh.
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journey.
New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1974.
First edition of one of the finest memoirs of space travel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Al Regan with all good wishes- Michael Collins.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert T. McCall. Foreword by Charles A. Lindbergh.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 122544
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From the Library of Stephen Hawking with his Signature
COLLINS, P.D.B. [Stephen Hawking].
An Introduction to Regge Theory and High Energy Physics.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1977.
First edition of this work on Regge Theory. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking, with his signature to the front free end page, from his secretary. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking’s scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating device—initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A nice association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics.
Price: $3,000.00 Item Number: 119369
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"There is something in the miraculous in the suddenness of his appearance as well as in his infinite grace": Jacques Cousteau's The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea; inscribed by him
COUSTEAU, Jacques-Yves and Philippe Cousteau.
The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea.
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1970.
First edition of Cousteau’s compelling narrative dedicated to the life and behavior of the shark. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with 124 full-color photographs, index, appendices. Signed by Cousteau on the half-title page, “Best to you! Jacques Cousteau.” Translated from the French by Francis Price. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Books signed by Cousteau are uncommon.
Price: $975.00 Item Number: 121871
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First edition of Euan Hillhouse Methven Cox's Farrer's Last Journey
COX, Euan Hillhouse Methven.
Farrer’s Last Journey: Upper Burma, 1919-20.
London: Dulau & Co. Ltd, 1926.
First edition of Cox’s account of his journey with great English botanist Reginald Farrer to the Burmese Alps. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, with 28 illustrations from photographs by the author including frontispiece. In near fine condition with light toning to the page edges.
Price: $95.00 Item Number: 119680
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The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul; Signed by Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist Francis Crick
CRICK, Francis.
The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994.
Early printing of this “well-constructed and comprehensive overview of visual neuroscience” (The Washington Post). Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Francis Crick on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $350.00 Item Number: 67499
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Signed by Both Francis Crick and James Watson
CRICK, Francis and Watson.
The Nature of Viruses: The Biophysics and Biochemistry of Viruses (CIBA Foundation Symposium).
London: J. & A. Churchill , 1957.
First edition of James Watson and Francis Crick’s Virus Structure. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by both James Watson and Francis Crick. Fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $8,800.00 Item Number: 2040
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"To Dick, one of the All-City boys. Hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed living it": First Edition of Walter Cunningham's The All-American Boys; Warmly Inscribed by Him
CUNNINGHAM, Walter.
The All-American Boys.
New York: Macdonald and Co, 1977.
First edition of “the best of all the astronaut books” (Los Angeles Times). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Dick, one of the All-City boys. Hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed living it. Walt (ex-writer).” The recipient, Richard J. V. Johnson was the long-time chairman and publisher of the Houston Chronicle and covered the Apollo 7 mission. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Silverman. Written with the assistance of Mickey Herskowitz.
Price: $475.00 Item Number: 117869
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“Man selects only for his own good: Nature only for that of the being which she tends": First Edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
DARWIN, Charles.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.
London: John Murray, 1859.
First edition of “certainly the most important biological book ever written” (Freeman), one of 1250 copies. Octavo, bound in original cloth, half-title, one folding lithographed diagram, without advertisements. In fine condition with a touch of shelfwear. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional example of this landmark work, one of the nicest extant.
Price: $400,000.00 Item Number: 116380
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“Man selects only for his own good: Nature only for that of the being which she tends": Rare Second Edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
DARWIN, Charles.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.
London: John Murray, 1860.
Rare second edition, second issue, in Freeman’s binding variant “a” of Darwin’s magnum opus. Freeman 376; Norman 594. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth. In excellent condition with the spine gilt bright, contemporary owner’s signature to the title, marginalia on pages 72 and 132. A nice example.
Price: $11,000.00 Item Number: 96973
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The Works of Charles Darwin; Finely Bound
DARWIN, Charles.
The Works of Charles Darwin. Including: The Origin of Species; The Descent of Man; Variation of Plants and Animals Under Domestication; Formation of Vegetable Mould; The Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom; The Movement and Habits of Climbing Plants; The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects. Second Edition, Revised. A Naturalist’s Voyage. Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of Countries Visited During the Voyage of the H.M.S Beagle; The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species.
New York: D. Appleton and Company , 1897.
Octavo, 15 volumes, bound in three quarters red morocco over marbled boards. Top edge gilt, gilt titles and tooling to the spine. Engraved plates, numerous other illustrations throughout, maps and charts. In excellent condition.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 20038
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Darwin's The Formation Of Vegetable Mould, Through The Action of Worms, With Observations On Their Habits
DARWIN, Charles.
The Formation Of Vegetable Mould, Through The Action of Worms, With Observations On Their Habits.
London: John Murray, 1883.
Early printing of Darwin’s final work, published shortly before his death. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In near fine condition. A sharp example of this work by the leading mind in evolutionary biology.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 92516
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Rare original carte-de-visite and signature of one of the most influential figures in human history" Charles Darwin
DARWIN, Charles.
Charles Darwin Signature and Original Carte-de-Visite.
Rare Charles Darwin signature framed with an original carte-de-visite by Herbert Rose Barraud, London. Double matted and framed. The carte-de-visite measures 4 inches by 2.75 inches. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 23 inches. Taken by Barraud in 1881, the present carte-de-visite was likely the last photograph of Darwin, taken one year before his death in 1882. Rare and desirable. A handsome presentation.
Price: $6,500.00 Item Number: 95260
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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species;
DARWIN, Charles.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.
London: John Murray, 1892.
Sixth edition, one of 2,000 copies of “certainly the most important biological book ever written” (Freeman). Octavo, bound in original cloth, gilt titles to the spine. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom full morocco clamshell box. A nice presentation.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 119959
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"When a worm is suddenly illuminated and dashes like a rabbit into its burrow—to use the expression employed by a friend—we are at first led to look at the action as a reflex one": Darwin's The Formation Of Vegetable Mould, Through The Action of Worms, With Observations On Their Habits
DARWIN, Charles.
The Formation Of Vegetable Mould, Through The Action of Worms, With Observations On Their Habits.
London: John Murray, 1883.
Ealry printing of Darwin’s final work, published shortly before his death. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In near fine condition Bookplate to the pastedown. A sharp example of this work by the leading mind in evolutionary biology.
Price: $2,250.00 Item Number: 104581
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First American Edition of Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World
DARWIN, Charles.
Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World, Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R.N.
New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1846.
First American edition of the publisher’s reissue of Darwin’s journals and remarks regarding his 5-year second survey expedition aboard the HMS Beagle. Octavo, two volumes in the original cloth with gilt titles to the spine, gilt vignettes to the front panels. From the library of Virginia bibliophile and historian Christopher Clark Geest with his bookplates to the pastedown. In near fine condition. Rare.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 111051
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The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the 'Beagle': Signed by Richard Dawkins
DARWIN, Charles; Introduction by Richard Dawkins.
The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the ‘Beagle’: Introduction by Richard Dawkins.
New York: Everyman's Library, 2012.
First edition, later printing of these two groundbeaking works by Darwin. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Dawkins on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Introduction by Richard Dawkins.
Price: $300.00 Item Number: 23706
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“We are survival machines – robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes. This is a truth which still fills me with astonishment": The Selfish Gene; Signed by Richard Dawkins
DAWKINS, Richard.
The Selfish Gene.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.
Early printing of Dawkins’ most well-known work. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Richard Dawkins on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $300.00 Item Number: 112397
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First Edition of The Extended Phenotype; Signed by Richard Dawkins
DAWKINS, Richard.
The Extended Phenotype: The Gene as the Unit of Selection.
Oxford: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1982.
First edition of Dawkins’ sequel to The Selfish Gene, and is considered his principal contribution to evolutionary theory. Octavo, original green cloth. Signed by Richard Dawkins on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Perry Smith.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 89548
