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"A friend is someone you have things in common with, Charlie Brown": First Edition of I Need All The Friends I Can Get; Signed by Charles M. Schulz
SCHULZ, Charles M .
I Need All The Friends I Can Get.
San Francisco : Determined Productions, Inc, 1964.
First edition of this charming 'little classic' featuring Charles Schulz's endearing Peanuts characters. Small octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz on the front free endpaper. Book design by Jim Young. Photograph by John Arms. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 109011
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First Edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I Remember; Signed By Her
ROOSEVELT, Eleanor.
This I Remember.
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1949.
First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s wonderful autobiography. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated with 41 photographs of the Roosevelt family, including frontispiece of the First Lady. Boldly signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 138860
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First Edition of Robert Penn Warren's World Time and Enough; Inscribed by Him
WARREN, Robert Penn.
World Enough and Time.
New York: Random House, 1950.
First edition of this classic novel; one of the big sleepers in 20th century American fiction and the "richest of [Warren's] novels" (New York Herald Tribune). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Frank Sutherland regards Robert Penn Warren." Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Jules Gottlieb. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise clamshell box.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 142272
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"Did you ever here of Mickey, how he heard a racket in the night, and shouted Quiet down there!": First Edition of In The Night Kitchen; Inscribed by Maurice Sendak
SENDAK, Maurice.
In the Night Kitchen.
New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1970.
First edition of Sendak's classic work. Quarto, original cloth with illustrated paper cover label, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Nicholas Robertson Maurice Sendak Dec. 85." Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 140617
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First Edition of Gene Sarazen's Thirty Years of Championship Golf; Inscribed by Him
SARAZEN, Gene with Herbert Warren Wind.
Thirty Years of Championship Golf: The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen.
New York: Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1950.
First edition of Sarazen's classic autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Foreword by Robert T. Jones, Jr. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, "To Dick Garlington My best wishes from his friend Gene Sarazen." The recipient Dick Garlington was a golfer and a close friend of Sarazen and Bobby Jones, who along with Jones was the visionary for Atlanta's famed Peachtree Golf Club. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by Sarazen.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 53022
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First Edition of James Baldwin's The Evidence of Things Not Seen; Warmly Inscribed by Him
BALDWIN, James.
The Evidence of Things Not Seen.
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1985.
First edition of this classic collection by the author of Giovanni's Room. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "To Maggie, yours, James Baldwin." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 120563
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"I was born to a vocation to bear witness to the great mysteries": First edition of Ararat; inscribed by Louise Glück to fellow poet Stuart Dischell
GLUCK, Louise.
Ararat.
New York: The Ecco Press, 1990.
First edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author's collection of poetry, prompted by the death of her father. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the poet opposite the half-title page, "For Stuart I look forward to your new work, I wish you all good fortune - Louise." The recipient, Stuart Dischell is a fellow poet and friend of Gluck. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Michaela Sullivan. Jacket illustration by Christa Näher.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 124951
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First Edition of William Boyd's A Good Man in Africa; Signed Twice by Him
BOYD, William.
A Good Man in Africa.
London : Hamish Hamilton, 1981.
First edition of the author's classic first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Annette, with all good wishes from the author." Additionally signed in full by the author on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Michael MacManus.
Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 124801
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First Edition of Lincoln Barnett's The Universe and Dr. Einstein; Warmly Inscribed by Him
BARNETT, Lincoln; Foreword by Albert Einstein.
The Universe and Dr. Einstein.
New York: William Sloane Associates, 1948.
First edition of this work praised by Einstein himself. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Anthony Sadoro. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author to Anne Goodman on the front free endpaper, "For Anne Goodman- who was on the receiving end of the first interview this reporter ever gave and the pleasantest one he ever participated in- Gratefully Lincoln Barnett New York City- March 3, 1949." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by William Meek. Foreword by Albert Einstein. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 133464
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First Edition of Ernest J. Gaines' Catherine Carmier; Lengthily Inscribed by Him
GAINES, Ernest J.
Catherine Carmier.
New York: Atheneum , 1964.
First edition of Gaines' first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the title page with the added words, "When Brother got out of the car, the two Cajuns sitting on the porch turned to look at him. Ernest J. Gaines." Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. A unique example.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 29006
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First Edition of A Time To Keep Silence; Warmly Inscribed by Patrick Leigh Fermor
FERMOR, Patrick Leigh.
A Time To Keep Silence.
London: John Murray, 1957.
First edition of the author's third book, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original blue cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Mary Anna with love from Paddy 2.6.88." The recipient, Mary Anna Marten (with her bookplate to the inside gutter), was the daughter of the 3rd and last Lord Alington of Crichel and later trustee of The British Museum. Near fine in the original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Peter Todd Mitchell.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 2641
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"Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions": First Edition of Muriel Spark's The Girls of Slender Means; Signed by Her
SPARK, Muriel.
The Girls of Slender Means.
London: Macmillan, 1963.
First edition of Spark's novella, which follows female inhabitants of London's May of Teak Club in the summer of 1945. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Muriel Spark on the title page. Very good in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by H. Cowdell.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 59076
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Large Photograph of Bill Russell; Signed by Him
RUSSELL BILL,.
Bill Russell Signed Oversized Photograph.
Limited edition glossy photograph of basketball legend Bill Russell in a huddle with his Celtics teammates at the Boston Garden, numbered 14/66, boldly signed, "Bill Russell, 442." The photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. In fine condition.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 140481
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“CONTEMPLATE TRUTH UNTIL IT BURNS YOUR EYES OUT”: Signed Limited First Edition of Robert Frost's A Masque of Mercy; in the rare original dust jacket
FROST, Robert.
A Masque of Mercy.
New York: Henry Holt, 1947.
Signed limited first edition, one of 751 numbered copies, this is number 690. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition and the original slipcase which is in near fine condition.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 110648
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"A friend is someone you have things in common with, Charlie Brown": First Edition of I Need All The Friends I Can Get; Inscribed by Charles M. Schulz
SCHULZ, Charles M .
I Need All The Friends I Can Get.
San Francisco : Determined Productions, Inc, 1964.
First edition of this charming 'little classic' featuring Charles Schulz's endearing Peanuts characters. Small octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Brian and Jamie, Charles M. Schulz." Laid into this titles is a photograph of Schulz. Book design by Jim Young. Photograph by John Arms. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 85773
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“THE ONLY THING NEW IN THIS WORLD IS THE HISTORY THAT YOU DON'T KNOW”: President Truman’s Mr. Citizen; Inscribed by Him
TRUMAN, Harry S.
Mr. Citizen.
New York: Bernard Geis, 1960.
First edition, early printing of this collection of articles written by President Truman after leaving the White House. Octavo, original cloth, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed on the half-title page, "To Theodore R Racoosin from Harry Truman Kind regards." The recipient, Theodore Racoosin was a noted Jewish leader, who was active in many major undertakings for Israel in the United States. In near fine condition.
Price: $1,150.00 Item Number: 111871
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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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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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“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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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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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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"People are more impressed by the power of our example rather than the example of our power": Signed Limited Edition Of President Clinton’s Autobiography My Life; In the Original Shrink Wrap
CLINTON, Bill [William Jefferson Clinton].
My Life.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
Signed limited edition of President William Jefferson Clinton's Autobiography. Thick octavo, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine, original slipcase, illustrated. Fine in a fine slipcase. Signed by Bill Clinton, one of 1500 numbered examples. In the original shrink wrap.
Price: $1,100.00 Item Number: 133520