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First Edition of Leonard Cohen’s First Novel; Inscribed by Him
COHEN, Leonard.
The Favourite Game.
London: Secker & Warburg, 1963.
First printing of this edition of the author's classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To John Abbott all the best Leonard Cohen London 1988." Near fine in an near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Barry Hall.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 140854
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Rare autograph poem sent by William Cullen Bryant to his publisher George R. Graham
BRYANT, William Cullen.
William Cullen Bryant Autograph “The Voice of Autumn” Poem Signed.
November 21, 1853: .
Rare autograph poem in the hand of William Cullen Bryant sent by him to magazine publisher George R. Graham for inclusion in his literary periodical Graham's Magazine with the accompanying transmittal letter from Bryant to Graham. Quarto, two pages. Addressed to George R. Graham, the letter reads in part, "New York Monday Nov. 21, 1853 My dear Sir, I send you on the other leaf a poem for Graham's Magazine. I hope it will reach you for your purpose. I am Sir very truly yours W. C. Bryant." The first stanzas of the poem read, "The Voice of Autumn by…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 142753
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"Why must we fight for the right to live, over and over, each time the sun rises?": Exodus; Inscribed by Leon Uris to Historian Arnold Krammer
URIS, Leon.
Exodus: A Novel of Israel.
New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1958.
First edition, early printing of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to historian Arnold Krammer, "For Dr. Arnold Krammer Shalom Leon Uris." The recipient, Arnold Krammer was a historian who specialized in German and United States history and a professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was twice a Fulbright scholar in Germany in 1992-1993 and 2002-2003. He was the author of seven books, the most recent of which was War Crimes, Genocide, and the Law: Historical Perspective, published in 2009. He is…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 115423
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"It is a wise man who said that there is no greater inequality than the equal treatment of unequals": First Edition of Felix Frankfurter Reminisces; Warmly Inscribed by Him
FRANKFURTER, Felix.
Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: Recorded in Talks With Dr. Harlan B. Phillips.
New York: Reynal & Company, 1960.
First edition of this collection of thoughts from Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "For Leonard Maill, who helped confirm my anglophilism, with the warm regards of Felix Frankfurter July 19, 60." The recipient, Rowland Leonard Maill, was a BBC broadcaster and administrator. Bookplate of the recipient. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Books signed by Frankfurter are uncommon.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 59088
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“Oh, please don't go—we'll eat you up—we love you so!”: Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are; inscribed by him
SENDAK, Maurice.
Where the Wild Things Are.
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.
Early printing of one of the most desirable books in modern children’s literature. Oblong quarto, original cloth backed pictorial paper boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Nicholas Roberston Maurice Sendak Dec. 85." Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 140678
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Bernard Baruch Signed Portrait to Humorist Harry Hershfield
BARUCH, Bernard M.
Bernard Baruch Signed Portrait.
A portrait of Bernard Baruch signed to humorist Harry Hershfield. It reads, "For Harry Hershfield who radiates sunshine and good feeling wherever he goes with appreciation and best wishes from one who has basked in that sunshine BM Baruch 1952." Hershfield was an American cartoonist, humor writer and radio personality. He was known as "the Jewish Will Rogers". He also was a columnist for the New York Daily Mirror. His books include Laugh Louder, Live Longer and Now I'll Tell One. As a comics artist he is best remembered for his newspaper comic Abie the Agent. The image measures 7.75 inches by 10.75 inches. Double…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 71053
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Rare signed photograph World War I fighter ace Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker; with the original transmittal letter additionally signed by him
RICKENBACKER, Edward [Eddie].
Edward Rickenbacker Signed Photograph.
Rare black and white photograph of American in World War I fighter ace Edward "Eddie" Rickenbacker. Inscribed by Rickenbacker, "With best wishes to Jerome Miller Capt. E. V. Rickenbacker.” With the original typed transmittal letter also signed by Rickenbacker on his Cadillac Motor Company letterhead dated May 6, 1929 which reads, 'My dear Mr. Miller:- As requested in yours of recent date, you will find enclosed autographed photograph of myself in uniform. Note your interest in my hobby, both past and present, and would say that in boyhood my favorite one was to play hookey from school and skating. Following…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 109853
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First Edition of Andy Warhol: Transcript of David Bailey's ATV Documentary; singed by Andy Warhol
WARHOL, Andy; Bailey.
Andy Warhol: Transcript of David Bailey’s ATV Documentary.
London: Bailey Litchfield/Matthew Miller Dunbar Ltd, 1972.
First edition of the transcript of David Bailey's documentary film 'Warhol' which was banned upon release due to its alleged explicit content. Folio, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed by Andy Warhol on the title page. In very good condition.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 116014
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Margaret Mead's Male and Female; Inscribed by Her in the year of publication
MEAD, Margaret.
Male and Female: A Study of the Sexes in a Changing World.
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1949.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "To Harry Shapiro from Margaret Mead September 1949." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. With the compliments of Margaret Mead laid in. Rare and desirable signed.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 122351
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First edition of The Living White House; Warmly Inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson; With an original Bronzini Tie
AIKMAN, Lionelle. Foreword by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Introduction by Bruce Catton.
The Living White House.
Washington, D.C: White House Historical Association with the cooperation of the National Geographic Society Special Publications Division, 1966.
First edition of this beautiful pictorial history of the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Octavo, original cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated with numerous full page color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the President Johnson, "To Edward Dahut-with appreciation Lyndon B. Johnson." The recipient, Edward Dahut was the CEO of Bronzini Ltd., a prestigious men’s fashion house. Because President Johnson was a tall man, and wore Bronzini ties, the White House requested new ties cut to order. Dahut would send books of color swatches of designs for the line, normally given to Bronzini salesmen across the…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 140981
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First Edition of Thomas Berger's Crazy in Berlin; Signed by Him
BERGER, Thomas .
Crazy In Berlin.
New York: Charles Scribner's, 1958.
First edition of Berger's first book. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Thomas Berger on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell slipcase. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 142436
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FIRST EDITION OF RAYMOND CARVER’S CATHEDRAL; Inscribed by Raymond Carver to fellow writer Thom Jones
CARVER, Raymond [Thom Jones].
Cathedral. Stories.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983.
First edition of Carver’s award-winning collection of stories. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Thom Jones with good wishes Ray Carver May 4, 1984." The recipient, Thom Jones was an esteemed short story writer. His first book, published in 1993, was the short-story collection The Pugilist at Rest. The stories deal with common themes of mortality and pain, with characters who often find a kind of solace in the rather pessimistic philosophy of Schopenhauer. Boxing, absent or mentally ill fathers, physical trauma, and the Vietnam War are also recurring motifs. The collection was a National Book Award…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 146006
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Typed Letter Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt as New York Governor
ROOSEVELT, Franklin D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed.
Albany: State of New York Executive Chamber, 1930.
Rare 20th century typed letter signed by President Roosevelt as New York Governor. One page, typescript on State of New York Executive Chamber stationary, the letter is dated August 11, 1930 and reads, 'Mr. Edwin T. Thayer, Brook Bend Tavern, Monterey, Mass. Dear Mr. Thayer: Thanks much for your delightful letter of August seventh. I am glad to know that you are carrying on such a fine work for the boys. I deeply regret it will be impossible for me to visit the farm at Canaan after the exercises at New Lebanon as I have already made arrangements to go…
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 146749
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"What if it should turn out eternity was but the steeple on our house of life": SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION of Robert Frost's Steeple Bush; one of only 751 copies SIGNED BY ROBERT FROST
FROST, Robert.
Steeple Bush.
New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1947.
First edition, first printing of this spiritually-themed Frost collection. Octavo, original half cloth over boards, front panel decorated in gilt. One of 751 copies signed by the author on the limitation page, this is number 167. Fine in the rare original glassine which is in very good condition and slipcase which is in near fine condition.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 110271
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First Edition of Of Flight And Life; Inscribed by Charles Lindbergh
LINDBERGH, Charles A.
Of Flight and Life.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons , 1948.
First edition of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, "To Elizabeth Bartky with much affection, and best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh August 1948." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An excellent association.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 144539
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Concert Program; Signed by Louis Armstrong and Four of His Band Members
ARMSTRONG, Louis.
Louis Armstrong Signed Program.
New York: Associated Booking Corp, n.d.
‘Louis Armstrong and his Concert Group' program. Quarto, original wrappers, 20 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs of the band and its members. Boldy signed by Louis Armstrong on the thirteenth page, and additionally signed by Velma Middleton, Barney Bigard, Tummy Young, and Danny Barcelona on their respective portraits. In near fine condition.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 146533
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"I have climbed my mountain, but I must still live my life": Tenzing Norgay's Tiger of the Snow; Signed by Him
NORGAY, Tenzing with James Ramsey Ullman .
Tiger of the Snows: The Autobiography of Tenzing of Everest.
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1955.
First edition, early printing of Norgay's autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographic frontispiece and 18 pages of photographs. Boldly signed by Tenzing Norgay on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Dwight Shepler. Written with James Ramsey Ullman. Books signed by Norgay are rare.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 139449
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"No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body": First Edition of Margaret Sanger's An Autobiography; Inscribed by Her
SANGER, Margaret.
Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography.
New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1938.
First edition of Sanger's autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Sanger. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Franklin M. Watts Margaret Sanger." Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some small chips and wear.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 60034
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Photograph from the filming of the 1969 classic film easy rider; signed by Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper
FONDA, Peter and Dennis Hopper.
Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper Signed Easy Rider Photograph.
Large glossy color photograph of the 1969 film Easy Rider stars Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper cruising on their choppers. Boldly signed by both Fonda and Hopper in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The photograph measures 14 inches by 11 inches.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 146534
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First Edition of Alice's Restaurant Cookbook; Signed by Alice May Brock and Arlo Guthrie
BROCK, Alice May and Arlo Guthrie.
Alice’s Restaurant Cookbook.
New York: Random House, 1969.
First edition of this classic cookbook. Quarto, original illustrated boards, with numerous pages of photographs. Signed by both Arlo Guthrie and Alice Brock on the title page with numbers on the title page. In good condition. Introduction by Arlo Guthrie. Rare and desirable signed by both Guthrie and Brock.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 140091