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“DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created": First edition of The Road Ahead; Signed by Bill Gates
GATES, Bill.
The Road Ahead.
New York: The Viking Press, 1995.
First edition of Gates' classic work on the information age. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Bill Gates on the front panel of the dust jacket. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Laurie Rippon.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 148999
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"I dwell in a lonely house I know, that vanished many summer ago": Robert Frost's A Boy's Will; signed and dated by him
FROST, Robert.
A Boy’s Will.
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1934.
Second American edition of Frost's first published work. Octavo, original beige linen cloth, engraved title page. Signed and dated by the poet on the title page, "Robert Frost February 25 1936." In very good condition. Small ownership name.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 130124
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First Edition of Waterfront; Inscribed by Budd Schulberg to fellow writer R.P. Dickey
SCHULBERG, Budd.
Waterfront.
New York: Random House, 1955.
First edition of Schulberg's novel adapted from his Academy Award–winning screenplay. Octavo, original beige cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer R.P. Dickey on the front free endpaper, "For R.P. Dickey, Here it is at last! With my thanks for your patience, and interest in my work. Sincerely Budd Schulberg Sept. 1, 1983." Fine in a near fine dust jacket without the usual fade to the spine panel. An exceptional example.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 138005
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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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Rare Stock Certificate for American Express; Signed by American Bussinessman William Fargo
FARGO, William.
William Fargo Signed Stock Certificate for American Express Company.
New York: American Express Company, 1873.
Rare American Express Company stock certificate signed by American businessman William Fargo. Imperial octavo, one page with the "Safety & Dispatch" vignette of the dog (mascot of American Express) at the center. The certificate is dated March 29, 1873 and issues fifty shares of Capital Stock to Rev. William Bliss Ashley. Partially printed document signed by "Wm G. Fargo" as President, "Alex Holland" as Treasurer, and "J. N. Knapp" as Secretary. In very good condition with cancellation stamp and cancel cuts on the front, light toning. Transfer information present on verso. The piece measures 11.25 inches by 8 inches.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 147775
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“The drowning and devastation of the city took just about ten minutes": First Edition of the author's First Book The Johnstown Flood; Inscribed by David McCullough in the Year of Publication
MCCULLOUGH, David.
The Johnstown Flood.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1968.
First edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian's first book. Octavo, original brown cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page prior to the publication date, "For Donna and Gordon in friendship. David March 1, 1968." The recipients were close friends of the author. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some rubbing to the extremities. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. Publication date of The Johnstown Flood was March 18, 1968. Rare and desirable.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 59021
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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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"If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased": First edition of Me: Stories of My Life; Signed by Katharine Hepburn and Signed Three Times by Jacket illustrator Chip Kidd
HEPBURN, Katharine .
Me: Stories of My Life.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991.
First edition of Katharine Hepburn's revealing autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with 165 photographs. Boldly signed by Katharine Hepburn on the front free endpaper. Additionally signed three times by legendary jacket designer Chip Kidd; on the front panel, on the front free endpaper and on the rear jacket flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson and Chip Kidd.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 147701
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"All over the ship, all through the convoy there was a knowledge that in a few hours some of them were going to be dead": First Edition of The 50th Anniversary Edition of The Naked and the Dead; Lengthily Inscribed by Norman Mailer
MAILER, Norman.
The Naked and the Dead.
New York: Henry Holt, 2005.
First edition of the 50th anniversary edition of the author's classic first novel. Thick octavo, original boards. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the half-title page, who has transcribed the first line of this title as follows, "All over the ship, all through the convoy there was a knowledge that in a few hours some of them were going to be dead. Norman Mailer." Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A unique example.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 842
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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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
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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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"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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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