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Original theatrical poster from the Broadway Performance of Joan Didion's A Year of Magical Thinking; signed by Joan Didion and actress Vanessa Redgrave
DIDION, Joan. [Vanessa Redgrave].
The Year of Magical Thinking: A Play by Joan Didion Signed Theatrical Poster.
New York: Prof. D.R. McClennahan, 2006.
Original theatrical poster from Vanessa Redgrave's performance of Didion's 2005 best-selling memoir at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. Signed by Joan Didion and Vanessa Redgrave on the lower portion of the poster. In near fine condition.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 143250
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"To Dolores YOU and BOB are such admirable role models": First Edition of The Return; Inscribed by Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to Bob and Dolores Hope
ALDRIN, Buzz and John Barnes.
The Return: A Novel of Human Adventure.
New York: Forge/ Tom Doherty Associates, 2000.
First edition of Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s compelling work of fiction. Octavo, original glossy boards. Association copy, inscribed Buzz Aldrin to Bob and Dolores Hope on the title page, "To Dolores You and Bob are such admirable role models Buzz Aldrin." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 117397
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First Edition of On the Mines; Signed by Photographer David Goldblatt
GOLDBLATT, David; Nadine Gordimer.
On the Mines.
Capetown: Struik Press, 1973.
First edition of the photographer's first book. Quarto, original cloth. Signed by David Goldblatt on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some of the usual rubbing to the extremities.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 85243
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First Edition of The Great Apes: Between Two Worlds; Inscribed by Jane Goodall
GOODALL, Jane.
The Great Apes: Between Two Worlds.
Washington, D.C: National Geographic Society, 1993.
First edition of this collection of contributions by these award-winning scientists. Quarto, original boards, illustrated endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Julie and Anthony Jane Goodall UK." In fine condition. Contributions by Jane Goodall, George B. Schaller and Mary G. Smith.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145833
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Limited Edition of Austin Dobson's Horace Walpole: A Memoir; Signed by American printer and typographer Theodore Low De Vinne
DOBSON, Austin; [Theodore Low De Vinne].
Horace Walpole: A Memoir with an Appendix of Books Printed at the Strawberry Hill Press.
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1890.
Signed limited edition of the biography of the 4th Earl of Orford. Royal octavo, original half vellum, tissue-guarded frontispiece, illustrated with several tissue-guarded engravings and tailpieces by Percy and Leon Moran. One of four hundred and twenty-five numbered copies printed on Dickinson paper and signed by American printer and typographer Theodore Low De Vinne on the limitation page, this is number 275. De Vinne was considered "the leading commercial printer of his day," printing the popular 'St. Nicholas Magazine' and 'The Century Magazine' for The Century Company as well as several books and multi-volume works such as John Hay's authoritative…
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 146607
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Beverly Cleary's Ramona and Her Father; inscribed by her
CLEARY, Beverly.
Ramona and Her Father.
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1977.
First edition, early printing of the fourth book in Cleary's Ramona Quimby series; a 1978 Newbery Honor Book. Octavo, original boards. Illustrated by Alan Tiegreen. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Jennifer Hall - Happy reading! Beverly Cleary." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 117994
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First Edition of Advances in Behavioral Finance; Signed by Richard Thaler
THALER, Richard H. Edited by.
Advances in Behavioral Finance.
New York: Russell Sage Foundation, 1993.
First edition of this collection of essays on behavioral finance. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Contributors include Richard H. Thaler, Robert J. Shiller, Andrei Shleifer, Lawrence H. Summers, Kenneth French and Richard Roll.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 133580
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First Edition of Vladimir Nabokov's Invitation to a Beheading; Signed by the Translator Dmitri Nabokov
NABOKOV, Vladimir.
Invitation to a Beheading.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1957.
First edition of this "wonderful tour de force" (Gilbert Highet). Octavo, original half cloth, red topstain. Signed by the translator Dmitri Nabokov on the title page. Dmitri Nabokov was the only child of Vladimir Nabokov and his wife Vera; they emigrated to the United States from France in 1940. In his later years, Nabokov translated many of his father's works into other languages, and served as the executor of his father's literary estate. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Translated by Dmitri Nabokov. Rare and desirable signed.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 140003
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First Edition of Javier Marias' While The Women Are Sleeping; Lengthily Inscribed by Him
MARIAS, Javier.
While the Women Are Sleeping.
London: Chatto & Windus, 2010.
First edition of this collection of stories. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, "To Harold Billings, who shall find an old friend in one of these old stories, with thanks for his middle years and best wishes, Javier Marias December 2010." The recipient is a well-known editor, author and librarian, known for his work on M.P. Shiel. Translated from the Spanish by Margaret Jull Costa. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 12061
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First Paperback Edition of Cormac McCarthy's The Crossing; Inscribed by the author
MCCARTHY, Cormac.
The Crossing.
New York: Vintage International, 1994.
First paperback edition of the second book in the author's acclaimed Border Trilogy. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by the author on the title page, "For Randy, All best wishes, Cormac McCarthy." In near fine condition. Cover design by Chip Kidd.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 142420
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First edition of Bloomberg by Bloomberg; inscribed by Michael Bloomberg
BLOOMBERG, Michael.
Bloomberg by Bloomberg.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1997.
First edition of Michael Bloomberg's hard-hitting autobiography. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "For Rona Freedland Hope you enjoy this book, Mike Bloomberg." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Nuart, Inc. Jacket photographs by Gregory Heisler.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 110923
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“I don't believe in philosophies. I believe in fundamentals": First Edition of on & off the fairway a pictorial autobiography; Inscribed by Jack Nicklaus in the year of Publication
NICKLAUS, Jack.
On & Off the Fairway: A Pictorial Autobiography.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1978.
First edition of this work by the golfing legend. Quarto, original half-cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "To Allen-Williams Best Wishes Jack Nicklaus 1978." Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145390
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First Edition of Roberto Bolano's The Savage Detectives; Signed by Translator Natasha Wimmer
BOLANO, Roberto.
The Savage Detectives.
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.
First edition of this modern classic, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the translator Natasha Wimmer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. Jacket lettering by Jennifer van Dalsen. Translated from Spanish by Natasha Wimmer.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 146485
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"Please count the silver when brother Mike comes over for Christmas dinner": First Edition of Pat Conroy's Classic The Great Santini; Signed by both Pat and Donald Conroy
CONROY, Pat.
The Great Santini.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1976.
First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed and dated by the author on the half-title page, "To Virginia Norwood, Merry Christmas to Betty B's sister and Jean's aunt (Conroy has crossed this out) Please count the silver when brother Mike comes over for Christmas dinner Pat Conroy Dec. 25, 1979." Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 117671
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First Edition of Robert J. Shiller's Macro Markets: Creating Institutions for Managing Society's Largest Economic Risks; Signed by Him
SHILLER, Robert J.
Macro Markets: Creating Institutions for Managing Society’s Largest Economic Risks.
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993.
First edition of this classic work by the Nobel Prize-winning economist and winner of the first Paul A. Samuelson Award. Octavo, original cloth. Signed and dated by the author on the title page, "Robert J. Shiller Oct. 8, 2015." Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 130611
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First Edition of Arrival and Departure; Inscribed by Arthur Koestler in the Month of Publication
KOESTLER, Arthur.
Arrival and Departure.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943.
First edition of the third novel in the author's classic trilogy. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the month of publication on the half-title page, "Elisa Mann from Arthur Koestler London, 24.XI.43." Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 5695
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First Edition of David Sedaris's Naked; Inscribed by him and four times by jacket designer Chip Kidd with an original drawing
SEDARIS, David.
Naked.
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1997.
First edition of the author's classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Patrick I still care David Sedaris on the title page. Additionally signed four times by jacket illustrator Chip Kidd, once on the front panel, on the title page, on the book front panel with an original drawing and again on the rear panel. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 142148
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First edition of Isaac Asimov's The Heavenly Host; inscribed by him
ASIMOV, Isaac. Illustrated by Bernard Colonna.
The Heavenly Host.
New York: Walker and Company, 1975.
First edition of Asimov's classic juvenile science fiction adventure. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Bernard Colonna. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Steve Isaac Asimov." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 142300
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"Hope this will extend your pleasure of reading on the war": First Edition of WWII; Lengthily Inscribed by James Jones
JONES, James.
WWII.
New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1975.
First edition of this personal account of the Second World War from a soldier's perspective. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with news prints, political cartoons, charcoal drawings, and paintings compiled by Art Weithas, award-winning art director of Yank magazine, the weekly magazine for the American G.I. during WWII. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Dr Gert Wallac MD, Hope this will extend your pleasure of reading on the war. All Best, James Jones." Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Portrait of the author by Howard Brodie.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145363
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"With Love and affection": First Edition of Sidney Poitier's This Life; Inscribed by Him to Screenwriter Charles Blackwell
POITIER, Sidney.
This Life.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1980.
First edition of this work by the Academy Award-winning actor. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Mr and Mrs Charles Blackwell With Love and affection Sidney Poitier." The recipient, Charles Blackwell wrote the screenplay for the film A Piece of the Action, starring Poitier and James Earl Jones. Blackwell was nominated for the Tony Award twice. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom Carnase. An exceptional association.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 126051
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“Home is where the Books are”: P.B. Socci sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton; Signed by Richard Burton
SOCCI, P.B. (Richard Burton).
Richard Burton Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton as Hamlet. Signed by Richard Burton. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 89127
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“Isolated, she managed somehow to feel free—albeit with a freedom that made her want to smash a hole in the very center of the universe”: First Edition of Sybil; Inscribed by Flora Rheta Schreiber
SCHREIBER, Flora Rheta.
Sybil.
Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, 1973.
First edition of the engrossing true story, basis for the classic film. Octavo, original textured imitation leather boards, illustrated with photographs of paintings and pencil drawings by Sybil and her personalities. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "Aug 28, 1973 To Hal - whom I honor, respect and thank for my opportunity to do a rounded show - all best - Flora Rheta Schreiber." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Charles Edmondson. Author photograph by Abner Symons. First edition examples of 'Sybil' signed by the author are scarce.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145145
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"Failure is not an option": Apollo 13 Photograph; Inscribed by Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot
KRANZ, Eugene and Seymour Liebergot.
Apollo 13 Eugene Kranz and Seymour Liebergot Signed Photograph.
April 13, 1970.
Signed photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module. Satin-finish photograph of the damaged Apollo 13 Service Module, boldly signed in gold felt tip by NASA's heroic mission controllers Eugene Kranz, "Eugene F. Kranz, 'Flight,'" and Seymour Liebergot, "'Flight... we'd better think about gettin' in the LM.' 4/13/70, Sy Liebergot, Apollo 13 EECOM." In fine condition. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 147224
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First Edition of Jose Saramago's A Bagagem Do Viajante: Cronicas; Inscribed by Him
SARAMAGO, Jose.
A Bagagem Do Viajante: Cronicas.
Lisboa: Ed. Futura, 1973.
First edition of this early collection of essays by the future Nobel Prize- winning author. Octavo, original wrappers, as issued. Inscribed and dated by Jose Saramago.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 1334