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First Edition of Atomic Energy for Military Purposes; Signed by J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, Norris E. Bradbury, the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Henry D. Smyth
SMYTH, HENRY DEWOLF. [J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER].
Atomic Energy for Military Purposes: The Official Report on the Development of the Atomic Bomb Under the Auspices of the United States Government, 1940-1945.
Princeton: Princeton University Press 1945.
First edition of the full text of Smyth’s official report on the development of the atomic bomb. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, Norris E. Bradbury, the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Henry D. Smyth, the author. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable.
Price: $25,000.00 Item Number: 143097
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First Edition of The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer; Lengthily Inscribed by Denise Royal
ROYAL, DENISE.
The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
New York: St. Martin's Press 1969.
First edition of “the first book that attempts to give them a substantial and realistic Oppenheimer biography” (The New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “June 10, 1970 To Bob Walls- Who understands that the only knowledge is to know ourselves; and who, in so knowing how learned ‘to harmonize simplicity and truth.’ Sincerely, Denise Royal.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Susan Jeffers.
Price: $350.00 Item Number: 143502
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First Edition of Philip Stern's The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial; Inscribed by Him in the Year of Publication
STERN, PHILIP M.
The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial.
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers 1969.
First edition of this early biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Arnoldo Luigi With abundant fondness from one who treasures their friendship Phil S. November, 1969.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $375.00 Item Number: 143503
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First Edition of Philip Stern's The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial; Inscribed by Him in the Year of Publication
STERN, PHILIP M.
The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial.
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers 1969.
First edition of this early biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Joan and Arthur Gardner With the warmest and fondest wishes of their friend Phil S. November, 1969.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $500.00 Item Number: 143398
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First Edition of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer; Inscribed by Martin Sherwin and signed twice by Kai Bird
BIRD, KAI AND MARTIN J. SHERWIN.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2005.
First edition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Martin Sherwin and signed by Kai Bird on the front free endpaper. Additionally inscribed by Kai Bird on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Stephanie Kloss.
Price: $1,750.00 Item Number: 147047
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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer; Signed by Kai Bird
BIRD, KAI AND MARTIN J. SHERWIN.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
New York: Vintage Books 2006.
Later printing of this Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed by Kai Bird. In near fine condition. Cover design by Stephanie Kloss.
Price: $200.00 Item Number: 147490
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First Edition of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer; Lengthily Inscribed by Martin Sherwin
BIRD, KAI AND MARTIN J. SHERWIN.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2005.
First edition, early printing of this Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Martin Sherwin on the half-title page, “To: Dick and Barbara Two of our dearest friends who have supported me from the get-go With lots of love Marty.” Additionally signed in full on the title page by Martin J. Sherwin. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Stephanie Kloss.
Price: $650.00 Item Number: 147473