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First edition of Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon; inscribed by Johnson to close friend and fellow Children's Book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak
JOHNSON, Crockett. [Maurice Sendak].
Harold and the Purple Crayon.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1955.
First edition, first issue of the first book in Crockett Johnson’s charming Harold series, first issue with "30-60" and "No. 5671A" to the front flap of the dust jacket. 12 mo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to fellow children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, "To Maury, with fond regards, Crockett Johnson." The recipient, Maurice Sendak, is best known for his immensely popular illustrated children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1964 and gained him international fame. Sendak, Johnson, and Johnson's wife Ruth Krauss…
Price: $40,000.00 Item Number: 135433
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“The sandy beach reminded Harold of picnics": Rare First Edition of Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon
JOHNSON, Crockett.
Harold and the Purple Crayon.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1955.
First edition of the first book in Crockett Johnson’s Harold series. 12 mo, original half cloth, illustrated throughout. Fine in a very good dust jacket without the price to top of front flap, with code "30-60 / No. 5671A" to front flap and "No. 5672A" to rear flap. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A nice example.
Price: $4,200.00 Item Number: 107552
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"In long experience I find that a man who trusts nobody is apt to be the kind of man nobody trusts": First Editions of each volume in Harold Macmillan's memoirs; Each Signed by Him
MACMILLAN, Harold.
Harold Macmillan’s Memoirs: Winds of Change, 1914-1939; The Blast of War, 1939-1945; Tides of Fortune, 1945-1955; Riding the Storm, 1956-1959; Pointing the Way, 1959-1961; At the End of the Day, 1961-1963.
London: Macmillan, 1965-73.
First editions of each volume in Harold Macmillan's memoirs, each signed by him. Octavo, six volumes, illustrated. Each volume is signed by Harold MacMillan on the title page. Each are fine in near fine to fine dust jackets. Complete signed sets are rare.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 91420
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"One moonlit evening, mainly to prove himself he could do it, Harold went for a walk on a tightrope": Scarce First Edition of Harold's Circus: An Astounding, Colossal, Purple Crayon Event!
JOHNSON, Crockett.
Harold’s Circus: An Astounding, Colossal, Purple Crayon Event!
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1959.
First edition of the fifth book in the author's beloved series. 16mo, original cloth, illustrated. Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Scarce.
Price: $400.00 Item Number: 101254
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"You are without a doubt the kindest friend I have": Harper Lee Signed Letter to Close Friend Bruce Higgison
LEE, Harper.
Harper Lee Autographed Letter Signed.
Autograph letter signed by Harper Lee on her personal monogram letterhead, June 26, 2009. The letter is written to her longtime friend Bruce Higgison. It reads, "My own Bruce: You are without a doubt the kindest friend I have, and are the kindest person in general—in the world, that is. In other words, you are so good to me and I love you. Nelle." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lee's hand. The letter measures 5.25 inches by 7.5 inches. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 24 inches. A very warm and personal letter…
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 65033
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Rare Black and White Photograph of To Kill a Mockingbird Author Harper Lee; Signed By Her
LEE, Harper.
Harper Lee Signed Photogaph.
Rare photograph of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author, Harper Lee. Octavo, black and white satin-finish photograph of Harper Lee, signed by her. In fine condition. The photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches.
Price: $975.00 Item Number: 146019
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"the most widely read journal in the United States throughout the period of the Civil War": Rare continuous run of 260 issues of Harper's Weekly covering the entirety of the American Civil War; profusely illustrated with engravings depicting all of the war's major events and battles
Harper’s Weekly, A Journal of Civilization. [Harper’s Weekly’s Complete Coverage of the American Civil War: January 1, 1861-December 30, 1865].
New York: Harper & Brothers, January 1, 1861-December 30, 1865.
Rare continuous run of 260 issues of Harper's Weekly, covering the entirety of the American Civil War. Folio, five volumes, bound in full buckram with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, illustrated with hundreds of wood-engraved illustrations, many from noted American illustrators including portraits of Union and Confederate Army Generals and Officers, battlefield scenes, maps, city views, and dozens of satirical caricatures and cartoons, many from noted American illustrators. Of note are dozens of illustrations by American painter Winslow Homer early in his career, including the "Great Sumter Meeting in Union Square," "The Sharpshooter," and "The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln." Also…
Price: $8,800.00 Item Number: 142619
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Rare autograph note signed by American abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe
STOWE, Harriet Beecher.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Autograph Note.
Rare autograph note signed by American abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. The note reads, "Yours Truly Harriet Beecher Stowe April 19 1892." In fine condition. Double matted and framed with a portrait of the author. The entire piece measures 18 inches by 12 inches.
Price: $1,350.00 Item Number: 95228
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Rare original carte-de-visite of Harriet Beecher Stowe; with a notecard inscribed by her
STOWE, Harriet Beecher.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Carte-de-Visite and Signed Card.
New York: E & H.T. Anthony, .
Rare original carte-de-visite of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, accompanied by a small notecard inscribed by her, "Truly yours HB Stowe." In near fine condition. The carte-de-visite measures 4 inches by 2.5 inches. The note measures 3.25 inches by 1.75 inches.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 131409
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Rare Signed Harriet Beecher Stowe Photograph
STOWE, Harriet Beecher.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Signed Photograph.
Photograph of Harriet Beecher Stowe, boldly signed by her. The photograph is a portrait by Hastings, showing her in profile. Signed on the mount below the image. The photograph measures 5.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Matted and framed.
Price: $3,200.00 Item Number: 81117
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"Jabba's put a price on your head, so large that every bounty hunter in the galaxy will be looking for you": Rare large format photograph from the filming of the first Star Wars film; signed by Harrison Ford and inscribed by Paul Blake
[FORD, Harrison and Paul Blake].
Harrison Ford Signed Star Wars Photograph.
Rare large format black and white photograph signed by Harrison Ford and lengthily inscribed by Paul Blake, "Going somewhere Solo? You should have paid him when you had the chance. Jabba's put a price on your head, so large that every bounty hunter in the galaxy will be looking for you. I'm lucky I found you first. Jabba's through with you. He has no time for smugglers who drop their shipments at the first sign of an Imperial cruiser. I've been looking forward to killing you for a long time. Paul Blake Greedo Star Wars 1977." As Star Wars fans…
Price: $4,000.00 Item Number: 130520
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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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Rare Houdini Picture Corporation Stock Certificate; signed by master illusionist Harry Houdini; with a rare Famous-Players-Lasky Promotional brochure for his greatest film, The Grim Game
HOUDINI, Harry.
Harry Houdini Signed Houdini Picture Corporation Stock Certificate.
New York: The Brown-Green Co., July 18, 1921.
Rare stock certificate signed by the world’s greatest escape artist, master illusionist Harry Houdini. One page, partially printed in brown and black ink with an embossed seal, the document is dated July 18, 1921 and certifies that George Popp hereby owns fifteen shares of the Capital Stock of Houdini Picture Corporation. Signed by Harry Houdini as President of the Corporation and countersigned by R.G. Risley as Treasurer. In near fine condition. With a rare Famous-Players-Lasky Promotional brochure for The Grim Game, Houdini's first full-length movie which is widely regarded as his best.
Price: $4,800.00 Item Number: 128055
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Rare Houdini Picture Corporation Stock Certificate; signed by master illusionist Harry Houdini
HOUDINI, Harry.
Harry Houdini Signed Houdini Picture Corporation Stock Certificate.
New York: The Brown-Green Co., January 23, 1922.
Rare stock certificate signed by the world’s greatest escape artist, master illusionist Harry Houdini. One page, partially printed in brown and black ink with an embossed seal, the document is dated January 23, 1922 and certifies that W.E. Jefferson hereby owns twenty shares of the Capital Stock of Houdini Picture Corporation. Signed by Harry Houdini as President of the Corporation and countersigned by Harry H. Poppa as Assistant Treasurer. In near fine condition. With a Houdini Picture Corporation Voting Trust Certificate awarding 30 shares of common capital stock of Houdini Picture Corporation to Abel Shearer.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 129031
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First Edition of Harry Markowitz: Selected Works; Inscribed by Him
MARKOWITZ, Harry M.
Harry Markowitz: Selected Works.
New Jersey: World Scientific, 2008.
First edition of the collected works of Harry Markowitz. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For William: Best wishes Harry Markowitz." In fine condition.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 74578
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“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities": First edition, first issue of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
ROWLING, J.K.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
London: Bloomsbury, 1998.
First edition, first issue of the second novel in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Fine in a fine dust jacket without wear. Jacket design by Cliff Wright.
Price: $8,200.00 Item Number: 140027