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“The crucial artist of the twentieth century" (The New Yorker): First Edition of Autobiography; Inscribed by Charles Chaplin in the year of publication
CHAPLIN, CHARLES.
Charles Chaplin: My Autobiography.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1964.
First edition of “the best autobiography ever written by an actor. An astonishing work” (Chicago Tribune). Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the dedication page, “Cap Antibes December 25, 1964 Best regards to my good friend Mac Grendet Charles Chaplin.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Scarce signed.
Price: $3,200.00 Item Number: 145923
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"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not": Rare Nirvana Flyer signed by Kurt Cobain
COBAIN, KURT.
Kurt Cobain Signed Nirvana Flyer.
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Rare original Nirvana flyer signed by the lead signer and guitarist of one of the best-selling bands of all time, Nirvana. One page, printed. The flyer includes a detachable t-shirt order form returnable to Nirvana, 4739 University Way NE Suite 1606 Seattle WA 98105. Signed by Kurt Cobain. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 14.5 inches. In near fine condition.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 126995
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“Isolated, she managed somehow to feel free—albeit with a freedom that made her want to smash a hole in the very center of the universe”: First Edition of Sybil; Inscribed by Flora Rheta Schreiber
SCHREIBER, FLORA RHETA.
Sybil.
Chicago: Henry Regnery Company 1973.
First edition of the engrossing true story, basis for the classic film. Octavo, original textured imitation leather boards, illustrated with photographs of paintings and pencil drawings by Sybil and her personalities. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Aug 28, 1973 To Hal – whom I honor, respect and thank for my opportunity to do a rounded show – all best – Flora Rheta Schreiber.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Charles Edmondson. Author photograph by Abner Symons. First edition examples of ‘Sybil’ signed by the author are scarce.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145145
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"The Greatest Work In The History of Science": First Edition in English of Newtons Principia
NEWTON, ISAAC.
The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. Translated into English by Andrew Motte. To which are added, the Laws of the Moon’s Motion, according to Gravity.
London: Benjamin Motte 1729.
First edition in English of Isaac Newton’s Principia. Octavo, two volumes bound in full calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt turn-ins, illustrated with forty-six folding engraved plates and two folding charts. In near find condition. A few leaves with light foxing, pages lightly toned. Plate XXV at the end of volume one supplied in facsimile. An excellent example of this landmark work.
Price: $65,000.00 Item Number: 145081
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“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens": COMPLETE FIRST EDITION, EARLY IMPRESSION SET OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN'S THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY
TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King.
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1956-1957.
Complete first edition, early impression set of each title of Tolkien’s epic, best-selling Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with folding maps at rear of each volume. The Fellowship of the Ring is a fifth impression (first published July 1954, fifth impression December 1956) and is near fine in a very good dust jacket with losses to the crown and foot of the spine and tape repairs to the verso, The Two Towers is a fifth impression (first published in 1954, fifth impression 1957) and is near fine in a good dust jacket with small losses to the crown and foot of the spine and tape repairs to the verso, The Return of the King is a third impression (first published October 1955, third impression January 1957) and is near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light wear.
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 145327
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ROYAL CHRISTMAS CARD Signed by King Charles III and PRINCESS DIANA
DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES; KING CHARLES III.
Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card.
: 1983.
Royal 1983 Christmas card bearing two royal seals and an original color photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and the young Princes William. Signed by Prince Charles (King Charles III), “from Charles and” signed by Princess Diana, “Diana.” In near fine condition.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 145672
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First Edition of Dr. Seuss's The King's Stilts
SEUSS, DR. [THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL].
The King’s Stilts.
New York: Random House 1939.
First edition, later printing with red lettering on the front panel and $2.50 on the front dust jacket flap. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Very good in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $475.00 Item Number: 144611
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"Once there was a little tree ... and she loved a little boy": The Giving Tree; Signed by Shel Silverstein with a Large Original Drawing
SILVERSTEIN, SHEL.
The Giving Tree.
New York: Harper & Row Publishers 1964.
Later printing of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, boldly signed by the author across two pages, “For Tracy With Love Shel Silverstein with a large drawing of a tree trump and tree. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.
Price: $8,800.00 Item Number: 145945
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“Monsters are real. Ghosts are too. They live inside of us, and sometimes, they win": First Edition of The Shining; inscribed by Stephen King
KING, STEPHEN.
The Shining.
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc. 1977.
First edition of King’s third novel, the basis for one of the greatest horror films ever made. Octavo, original half black cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To George – Best, Stephen King 9/8/79.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Dave Christensen. Jacket typography by Al Nagy. An exceptional example.
Price: $7,500.00 Item Number: 142196
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“Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality": First Edition of Joseph Conrad's Under Western Eyes; In Exceptional Condition
CONRAD, JOSEPH.
Under Western Eyes.
New York and London: Harper and Brothers, Publishers 1911.
First American edition of this tale of revolutionaries in czarist Russia, centered about the double-agent Razumov. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Supino A14.8.0; Cagle A14c. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box. An exceptional example.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 145907