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“ONE OF THE BEST POLITICAL BIOGRAPHIES IN ENGLISH:” FIRST EDITION OF WINSTON S. CHURCHILL'S LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
CHURCHILL, Winston S.
Lord Randolph Churchill.
New York and London: Macmillan & Co. Limited, 1906.
First editions of Winston S. Churchill's biography of his father. Octavo, 2 volumes, original cloth bound, gilt titles to the spine, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir Randolph Churchill after a photograph by Mackintosh to Volume I, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir Randolph Churchill after a photograph by Russell and Sons to Volume II, illustrated. In very good condition, bookplate. A nice example.
Price: $950.00 Item Number: 130791
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“ONE OF THE BEST POLITICAL BIOGRAPHIES IN ENGLISH:” FIRST EDITION OF WINSTON S. CHURCHILL'S LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL; Signed by winston s. churchill and finely bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe
CHURCHILL, Winston S.
Lord Randolph Churchill.
New York and London: Macmillan & Co. Limited, 1906.
First editions of Winston S. Churchill's impassioned two-volume biography written in defence of his maligned father's posthumous reputation; a bulwark of any Churchill collection. Octavo, 2 volumes bound in three quarters morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine, top edge gilt, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir Randolph Churchill after a photograph by Mackintosh to Volume I, engraved frontispiece portrait of Sir Randolph Churchill after a photograph by Russell and Sons to Volume II, illustrated. Signed by the author on the first blank of Vol. I, "Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill 1907." In…
Price: $8,200.00 Item Number: 144651
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Lord Chesterfield's Letters; from the library of Alexander Hamilton and signed by his wife Elizabeth Hamilton
CHESTERFIELD, Lord. [Alexander Hamilton; Elizabeth Hamilton].
Lord Chesterfield’s Letters.
Eighteenth century printing of Lord Chesterfield's Letters from the library of Alexander Hamilton with his wife, Elizabeth's ownership signature. Octavo, bound in full contemporary calf with gilt ruling to the spine, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt. Signed by Elizabeth Hamilton on the first page of text. In good condition. Rare and desirable, books from Hamilton’s library seldom appear on the market.
Price: $7,500.00 Item Number: 129057
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Signed Limited Edition of Looking Forward; Signed by George H.W. Bush
BUSH, George.
Looking Forward: An Autobiography.
New York: Doubleday Press, 1987.
Signed limited first edition of the 41st President of the United States' memoir, published during his term as Vice-President. Octavo, original blue leather, all edges gilt, original slipcase. One of 250 numbered copies, signed by George Bush. Fine in a fine slipcase.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 146899
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"Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains on all of my people were the chains on me": First British Edition of Long Walk To Freedom; Inscribed by Nelson Mandela
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom.
London: Little Brown and Company, 1994.
First British edition of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, "Dear Lynne, with thanks. Nelson Mandela 27.2.97." The recipient was the realtor who sold Nelson Mandela his estate in Houghton, Johannesburg; where he passed away in 2013. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A very nice example with noted provenance.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 4426
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Full Leather Signed Limited Edition of Nelson Mandelas Long Walk to Freedom; One of 250 Numbered Copies Signed by Him
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom.
London: Little, Brown and Company, 1994.
Signed limited first edition, one of only 250 numbered copies of this classic autobiography, this is number 121. Octavo, bound in full green morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled to the front panel, all edges gilt, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Fine in a fine slipcase as issued. Rare and desirable.
Price: $9,200.00 Item Number: 134532
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Signed Limited Edition of Nelson Mandelas Long Walk to Freedom; One of 1000 Numbered Copies
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom.
London: Little, Brown and Company, 1994.
Signed limited first edition, one of 1000 numbered copies of this classic autobiography. Octavo, bound in half morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. In fine condition.
Price: $4,500.00 Item Number: 135598
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"I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb": First Edition of Long Walk To Freedom; Signed and dated by Nelson Mandela
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
Boston: Little Brown, 1994.
First American edition of the autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Signed by the author on the title page, "NMandela 12.5.05." It was signed in New York City by Mandela during a visit upon receipt of an honorary doctorate from Amherst College. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $4,500.00 Item Number: 55043
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Long Walk to Freedom; Inscribed by Nelson Mandela To Ambassador Jean-Pierre Masset
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition, early printing of the autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Ambassador Jean-Pierre Masset of France. Compliments & best wishes. NMandela 29.1.96." The recipient, His Excellency Jean-Pierre Masset served as the French Ambassador to Pakistan from 1989 to 1993, a period of intense bilateral relations between France and Pakistan, marked by the state visit of President François Mitterrand, the first…
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 89081
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First South African Edition of Long Walk to Freedom; Signed by Nelson Mandela
MANDELA, Nelson .
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed on the title page by the author, "NMandela 28.2.96." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $4,500.00 Item Number: 126733
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First British Edition of Long Walk To Freedom; Warmly Inscribed by Nelson Mandela and signed by Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk
MANDELA, Nelson.
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
London: Little, Brown and Company, 1994.
First British edition of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Dr. Ivan May Compliments and best wishes to a public figure who cares. Nelson Mandela 6.1.95." Additionally signed by Nobel Prize-winners Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk. The recipient, Ivan May was an academician and humanitarian, who worked closely with The Nelson Mandela Foundation. He was described by the foundation as…
Price: $18,000.00 Item Number: 130735
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Long Walk to Freedom; Warmly Inscribed by Nelson Mandela
MANDELA, Nelson .
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Austin Christmas Compliments and best wishes NMandela 10.6.95." Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $2,500.00 Item Number: 132402
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First South African Edition of Long Walk to Freedom; Signed by Nelson Mandela and Mac Maharaj, who transcribed this volume
MANDELA, Nelson .
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed on the title page by the author, "NMandela 15.3.06" and additionally signed by "Mac Maharaj 20 Sept 2007" on the verso of the front free endpaper. Maharaj was a political activist and member of the then banned South African Communist Party, who worked in a clandestine manner on anti-apartheid activities with Nelson Mandela. In July 1964, Maharaj was arrested in Johannesburg, charged and convicted with four others including Laloo Chiba and Wilton Mkwayi on charges of sabotage in the little Rivonia…
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 140892
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"No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails": Long Walk to Freedom; Inscribed by Nelson Mandela
MANDELA, Nelson .
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition, early printing of this classic autobiography, which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed on the title page by the author, "To Ronel, Compliments and best wishes to an outstanding lady. NMandela 28.11.95." Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 143552
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world": Long Walk to Freedom; Inscribed by Nelson Mandela and signed by Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk
MANDELA, Nelson [Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk].
Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
South Africa: MacDonald Purnell, 1994.
First South African edition, early printing of the first autobiography of one of the greatest moral leaders of the twentieth century which has went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. Octavo, original black cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Clive Rudman, fulfillment and best wishes, Mandela 9.12.95." Additionally signed by Nobel Prize-winners Desmond Tutu and F.W. de Klerk on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by these three Nobel laureates.
Price: $12,500.00 Item Number: 145809
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First Edition of Winston Churchill's London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer.
London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.
London: Longmans, Green, 1900.
First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In near fine condition.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 115789
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First Edition of Winston Churchill's London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer.
London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.
London: Longmans, Green, 1900.
First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, in original cloth, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In very good condition.
Price: $800.00 Item Number: 119411
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First Edition of Winston Churchill's London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer.
London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.
London: Longmans, Green, 1900.
First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, in original cloth, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In near fine condition.
Price: $900.00 Item Number: 129422
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First Edition of Winston Churchill's London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer.
London To Ladysmith Via Pretoria.
London: Longmans, Green, 1900.
First edition of Churchill’s fourth book and personal record of his impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. Octavo, in original cloth, with three folding maps (one printed in color). In very good condition, owner's small name. A nice example.
Price: $1,400.00 Item Number: 140931
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Rare Lloyd Millard Bentsen Autograph Letter Archive
BENTSEN, Lloyd Millard [Jimmy Carter].
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Autograph Letter Archive.
1981-1985.
Rare archive of autograph letters, photographs, and commemorative stamp folios from the collection of former United States Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd Millard Bentsen. The archive includes a photograph of Bentsen with Jimmy Carter, inscribed by Carter to him, "Thanks & best wishes to my good friend Lloyd Bentsen - Jimmy Carter 2-21-80", two autograph letters and one typed letter signed by Lady Bird Johnson to Bentsen and his wife Beryl Ann thanking them for recent visits to the LBJ ranch, an autograph note signed by Kitty Dukakis regarding Lloyd Sr.'s passing, two commemorative stamp folios with autograph notes laid…
Price: $3,000.00 Item Number: 119532