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Souvenir of Eminent Poets and American Authors Series I & II; including photographic portraits of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George William Curtis, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louisa May Alcott, and Harriet Beecher Stowe
[ALCOTT, Louisa May; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Harriet Beecher Stowe].
Souvenir of Eminent Poets and American Authors Series I & II.
Rare collection of albumen silver print portraits of eminent 19th century poets and American authors. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial covers, bound with the original ribbons. Including the portraits of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George William Curtis, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louisa May Alcott, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. In very good condition. Rare and unique.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 134524
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"FIGURES DO NOT TELL US ABOUT STEEL": FINELY BOUND FIRST EDITION OF THE SANDVIK STEEL WORKS
GöRANSSON, Göran Fredrik.
The Sandvik Steel Works.
Gothenburg: John Antonsons Boktryckeri, 1931.
First Edition. Quarto. Bound in full blue morocco, gilt crowned monogram, "EP" to the front panel, gilt illustrated curtain frame to front and rear panel. Gilt tooling to the spine. Frontispiece portrait of G.F. Goransson, the first industrialist to implement the Bessemer process successfully on an industrial scale. With thirteen pantone-gravure plates illustrated by artist Ragnhild Nordensten. From the library of Edward, Duke of Windsor with Sotheby's sale label, "The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, September 11 - 19, 1997."
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 35019
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Rare First edition, limited issue of T.E. Lawrence's The Mint; signed by his brother and the book's editor A.W. Lawrence
LAWRENCE, T.E. [A.W. Lawrence].
The Mint: A Day-Book of the R.A.F. Depot Between August and December 1922 with Later Notes by 352087 A/C Ross.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1955.
First edition, limited issue of Lawrence's semi-autobiographical account of his R.A.F. training days. Quarto, original quarter morocco, patterned endpapers, top edge gilt with others uncut. One of 2000 numbered copies, this is number 1039. Although not called for this example is signed by A.W. Lawrence on the limitation page (T.E. Lawrence's brother who edited and contributed to introductory notes to this volume). Near fine in the rare original slipcase which is in very good condition. Bookplate. Rare and desirable.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 117566
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Rare first edition of George Chalmers' Opinions on Interesting Subjects of Public Law and Commercial Policy; Arising from American Independence
CHALMERS, George.
Opinions on Interesting Subjects of Public Law and Commercial Policy; Arising from American Independence.
London: Printed for J. Debrett, 1784.
First edition of Chalmers' treatise regarding trade regulations between England and America following American Independence. Octavo, bound in paper wrappers. In very good condition. Exceptionally rare.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 127018
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First Edition of Recursive Methods in Economic Dynamics; Inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert E. Lucas
STOKEY, Nancy L.; Robert E. Lucas.
Recursive Methods in Economic Dynamics.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1999.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert E. Lucas on the front free endpaper, "For Mark- with best wishes- Robert E. Lucas Jr." In near fine condition, small stamp to the front free endpaper.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 142699
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Inscribed by Both Patrick Leigh Fermor and George Psychoundakis
LEIGH FERMOR, Patrick; George Psychoundakis.
George Psychoundakis: A Letter to C.A. Trypanis.
Athens: The American College of Greece, 1999.
First edition of this work by the author of A Time of Gifts. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by both Patrick Leigh Fermor and George Psychoundakis to John Leatham, who contributed the introduction to this volume. Additionally signed by Leigh Fermor on another page. In fine condition.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 3911
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Qadi Zada al-Rumi's Commentary on al-Hikma
Qadi Zada al-Rumi (1364-1436) Commentary on al-Hikma, 918 AH [1684 CE].
Octavo manuscript in Arabic on paper, consisting of two works, including Fakhr al-Din al-Razi's (1149-1209) Hashiya 'ala sharh hidayat alhikma, contemporary blind-tooled leather. In very good condition.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 71008
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“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly": The Enemy Within; Inscribed by Robert F. Kennedy
KENNEDY, Robert F.
The Enemy Within.
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1960.
First edition, early printing of Robert Kennedy's compelling account of one of the most famous, consummate, and effective Senate investigations in modern Congressional history. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Louise Jennings with Best Wishes Robert Kennedy." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Accompanied by an envelope from the Attorney General's office, containing a paid check for two dollars dated 1964 which was endorsed to the Kennedy Library by the Justice Department. Foreword by Arthur Krock. A very sharp example, with noted provenance.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 147087
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Rare early 18th Century English Map of the State of Florida
A New and Accurate Map of East and West Florida. Drawn from the best Authorities. [18th Century Map of Florida].
London: [c. 1765].
Engraved 18th century English map of the state of Florida; one of the earliest printed maps of the state which appeared in the London Magazine in March of 1765. One page, the map is divided into British East and West Florida, showing South Florida as a group of over 50 islands and a number of wide navigable water routes from the Gulf to the Atlantic. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.75 inches by 17.5 inches.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 138232
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"Why must we fight for the right to live, over and over, each time the sun rises?": First Edition of Exodus; Inscribed by Leon Uris
URIS, Leon.
Exodus: A Novel of Israel.
New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1958.
First edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Lois Shapiro Shalom Leon Uris." Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing to the extremities. Jacket design by Sydney Butchkes. Jacket drawing by Harlan Krakowitz. Signed first editions of Exodus are uncommon.
Price: $1,450.00 Item Number: 108911
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Fine collection of Inaugural Gifts from the Inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President and George H. W. Bush as Vice President of the United States
REAGAN, Ronald and George H. W. Bush.
Ronald Reagan and George Bush Inaugural Gift Collection.
1981.
Fine collection of official gifts from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President and George H. W. Bush as Vice President of the United States. The collection includes a sterling silver money clip and pill box embossed with the Reagan Bush inaugural logo and a fountain pen from the inaugural reception of George H. W. Bush bearing Bush’s signature in facsimile and housed in the original box bearing the seal of the Vice President of the United States. In near fine condition.
Price: $1,450.00 Item Number: 117304
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First Edition of Statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin; Inscribed by Lyndon B. Johnson
JOHNSON, Lyndon B.
Statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, Erected in Statuary Hall of the Capitol Building at Washington.
Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office, 1905.
First edition of this work on the statues of Sam Houston and Stephen Austin. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Lyndon Johnson on the front pastedown, "To B. J. Hanacik, from his congressman, Lyndon B. Johnson, April 10, 1938." In near fine condition.
Price: $1,450.00 Item Number: 125327
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Stamp Sheet Signed by President and First Lady Harry and Bess Truman
TRUMAN, Harry S. and Bess.
Harry and Bess Truman Signed Postage Stamps Sheet.
Complete 9 inches by 10 inches full sheet of fifty United States three-cent postage stamps depicting the White House and honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington D.C. Boldly signed by Harry and Bess Truman, “To Mike Zebniak From Harry Truman” and “Bess W. Truman”. Matted and framed the entire piece measures 17 inches by 18 inches.
Price: $1,450.00 Item Number: 83451
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"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America": First Edition of Between Hope and History Inscribed By President Clinton to United Nations Ambassador Bill Richardson
CLINTON, Bill [William Jefferson] [Bill Richardson].
Between Hope and History.
New York: Times Books/ Random House, 1996.
First edition of this work by President Clinton. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, "To Bill Richardson with thanks Bill Clinton 9-7-96." The recipient, Bill Richardson served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary under the Clinton administration. Richardson became a member of the Democratic leadership as a deputy majority whip, where he became friends with Clinton after they worked closely on several issues. For his work as a back channel to Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Mexico's president at the time of the negotiations, he…
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 146659
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"It will give our tired feet new strength as we continue our forward stride toward the city of freedom": MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S STRIDE TOWARD FREEDOM: THE MONTGOMERY STORY; BOUND IN FULL MOROCCO BY THE HARCOURT BINDERY
KING, Jr..
Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story.
New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.
First edition, early printing of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 142687
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"For in the end, is it not fitting that a book about the Constitution should close by studying what the Constitution is not about?" First Edition of American Constitutional Law; Lengthily Inscribed by Laurence Tribe
TRIBE, Laurence H.
American Constitutional Law.
New York: The Foundation Press, 1978.
First edition of the legal scholar's classic treatise on constitutional law. Quarto, original red boards. In near fine condition, issued without a dust jacket. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed the author opposite the title page, "July 1979 For Macy Shaffner- In hopeful allliance- and with all best wishes, Larry Tribe." In near fine condition, name of the recipient to the front pastedown, issued without a dust jacket.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 144164
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"This is one of those books which makes a permanent difference to one’s view of the world": First Edition of Wilfred Thesiger's Arabian Sands; Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery
THESIGER, Wilfred.
Arabian Sands.
London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1959.
First edition of the author's masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated, map in the inside pocket, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 144385
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"the greatest musical figure who has lived in this century": Richard Strauss Signed Program
STRAUSS, Richard.
Richard Strauss Signed Program.
1925.
Richard Strauss signed program. The program was for a concert by the Dusseldorf City Orchestra and Richard Strauss, held April 30, 1925. The program measures 6.5 inches by 8.75 inches. Double matted and framed opposite a photograph of Strauss. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 17.5 inches.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 65034
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Rare original photograph inscribed by both Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson
TRUMAN, Harry S. and Adlai Stevenson.
Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson Signed Photograph.
Rare original photograph of American statesmen Harry Truman and Adlai Stevenson. Inscribed by Harry Truman, "Kind regards to Ken Browne, Harry Truman" and by Stevenson, "For Ken Browne with best wishes Adlai S. Stevenson." Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14.5 inches.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 99835
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FIRST EDITION OF STRIDE TOWARD FREEDOM; FINELY BOUND BY THE HARCOURT BINDERY
KING JR., Martin Luther.
Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story.
New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1958.
First edition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and ruling to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 140289
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Appointment Authorization Signed by President Theodore Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT, Theodore.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Document.
City of Washington: 1907.
Document signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President. One page, partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, embossed with the gold Postal Service "Pony Express" seal, the document is dated March 29, 1907, and appoints William J. Lachner as Postmaster at Baker City, Oregon. Signed at the conclusion by Theodore Roosevelt, and countersigned by George B. Cortelyou as Postmaster General. Gold foil seal remains affixed. The printed document reads in full: To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Intelligence, Diligence and Discretion of William J. Lachner, I have Nominated, and, by…
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 146791
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"The previously untold stories of a group of true-life heroes": First Edition of The Green Berets; Inscribed by Robin Moore in the Year of Publication
MOORE, Robin.
The Green Berets.
New York: Crown Publishers, 1965.
First edition of this monumental work, basis for the classic film starring John Wayne. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "For Chick and Mary Edgarton Best wishes Robin Moore Concord 15 May 1965." Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Harsh/ Finegold. Rare and desirable signed.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 147494
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Rare Royal Military Appointment Signed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria
VICTORIA, Queen.
Queen Victoria Royal Military Appointment Signed.
1858.
Rare Royal Military Appointment signed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria. One vellum leaf, partially printed. The document is dated January 26, 1858 and appoints John Noble Arbuthnot Freese to the position of "Colonel in Our Army." Signed by Queen Victoria in the upper left corner, “Victoria R.” Retaining the white Royal paper seal and treasury stamp. Countersigned in the lower right corner by George Cornewall Lewis. In very good condition. The piece measures 16 inches by 12 inches.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 146738
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"Who has been at the center of many of the events that have shaped our times. It has been an honor to know and photograph you on your march through history. I'm presuming that there will be quite a few more 'Photo Ops' in your future - count me in on a few of them!": First Edition of Photo Op; Inscribed by David Hume Kennerly to General Colin Powell
KENNERLY, David Hume [Colin Powell].
Photo Op.
Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 1995.
First edition of this collection of photographs which capture, firsthand, groundbreaking events in modern history. Quarto, original cloth, generously illustrated with photographs throughout. Association copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half title page, "To Gen. Colin Powell, Who has been at the center of many of the events that have shaped our times. It has been an honor to know and photograph you on your march through history. I'm presuming that there will be quite a few more 'Photo Ops' in your future - count me in on a few of them! Cheers…
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 146674