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Rare First Edition of Judith Kerr's When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
KERR, Judith.
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.
New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1972.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by the author. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 137100
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First Edition of The Ages of Gaia: A Biography of Our Living Earth; Inscribed by James Lovelock
LOVELOCK, James.
The Ages of Gaia: A Biography of Our Living Earth.
New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, 1988.
First edition of this harmonic synthesis of Greek Gaia Theory and scientific thought. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams, and graphs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "With warm best wishes To Duck & Lucy Manoft from Jim Lovelock October 1988." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kevin O'Neill.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 146624
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"The contemplation of a magnificent structure and of an extensive work are objects exceedingly pleasing to the imagination": John Campbell's A Political Survey of Britain
CAMPBELL, John.
A Political Survey of Britain: Being a Series of Reflections on the Situation, Lands, Inhabitants, Revenues, Colonies, and Commerce of This Island.
Dublin: T. Ewing and C. Jenkin, 1775.
Rare second edition of John Campbell's classic survey of late sixteenth century Britain. Octavo, four volumes, bound in full contemporary calf, raised bands, red and green morocco spine labels, gilt titles. In good condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 81166
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First edition of Svend Aage Nielsen's Kennedy's Philosophy of Life; Lengthily inscribed by him to Rose Kennedy
NIELSEN, Svend Aage. [John F. Kennedy; Rose Kennedy].
Kennedy’s Philosophy of Life: Revolution of Love and Visions of Peace.
New York: Vantage Press, 1981.
First edition of this work by the founder of The Kennedy Society of Denmark. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Toreby Denmark February 2, 1982. Dear Mrs. Rose Kennedy, President John F. Kennedy cared so much for peace. Therefore I hope, you will find this commitment to keeping his ideals and visions alive - worth to share with your family and friends. Sincerely The author Svend Aage Nielsen." The recipient, Rose Kennedy, was the matriarch of the Kennedy family: the wife of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and mother of John…
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 142351
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First Edition of Leonard Bolles Ellis' History of New Bedford and its Vicinity 1602-1892
ELLIS, Leonard Bolles.
History of New Bedford and its Vicinity 1602-1892.
Syracuse: D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1892.
First edition of Ellis' profusely illustrated history of New Bedford. Large octavo, 2 volumes bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with a profusion of fine tissue-guarded steel-engraved portraits. In near fine condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 131249
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First Edition of Eddie Rickenbacker's Fighting the Circus; Signed by Him
RICKENBACKER, Capt. Edward V. [Eddie].
Fighting the Flying Circus.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company Publisher, 1919.
First edition of this work by the famed fighter pilot in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient, who with 26 aerial victories, he was the most successful and most decorated United States flying ace of the war. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Signed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, "In appreciation of your confidence Capt. E.V. Rickenbacker." Foreword by Laurence La Tourette Driggs. In very good condition, bookplate to the front free endpaper.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 143022
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First Edition of Howard Raiffa's The Art and Science of Negotiation; Inscribed by Him
RAIFFA, Howard.
The Art and Science of Negotiation: How To Resolve Conflicts and Get the Best Out of Bargaining.
Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University , 1982.
First edition of this classic work on negotiating. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Roger- It's really been a pleasure working with you. I've learned a lot. Howard." The recipient, Roger Fisher was a close friend and colleague of the author's. With Fisher's name to the front free endpaper, very good in a very good dust jacket.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 117539
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Rare collection of early 20th century photographs of Indian landmarks and landscapes
Indian Landmark Photograph Collection.
Rare collection of black and white photographs taken by John Nort Hall an army photographer with the British military police stationed in India. 15 photographs measuring 8 inches by ten inches, the collection includes photographs of the Taj Mahal, temples, oxen bathing, and local people working and living. In near find condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 119534
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First Edition of Richard P. Feynman and Albert R. Hibbs' Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals
FEYNMAN, Richard P; Albert R. Hibbs.
Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals.
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965.
First edition of this supplement to existing texts in quantum mechanics. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with diagrams and equations throughout. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon in this condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 146697
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“Everything is possible, even the impossible.": The deluxe novelization of Disney's Mary Poppins Returns; signed by Legendary Actress Angela Lansbury
TRAVERS, P.L.. Adapted by Kathy McCullough. Screenplay by David Magee. [Angela Lansbury].
Mary Poppins Returns.
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2018.
First edition, early printing of the deluxe novelization of the 2018 American musical fantasy film starring Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with color photographs from the film. Signed by Angela Lansbury opposite the title page. Lansbury played played the role of the Balloon Lady, a kindly old woman who sells balloons at the park. The part was written to be a cameo role for Julie Andrews who portrayed Mary Poppins in the original film, but she turned the role down as she felt her presence would unfairly take attention away from Emily Blunt. In fine…
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 138522
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First Edition of Ben Lerner's Leaving the Atocha Station; Inscribed by Him
LERNER, Ben.
Leaving the Atocha Station.
Minneapolis: Coffee House Press, 2011.
First edition of the Lerner's first novel. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Inscribed by Ben Lerner on the title page. In fine condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 62014
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“AS A MATTER OF SELECTIVE NECESSITY, MAN IS AN AGENT. …HE IS POSSESSED OF A TASTE FOR EFFECTIVE WORK, AND A DISTASTE FOR FUTILE EFFORT”: FIRST EDITION OF THORSTEIN VEBLEN'S THE THEORY OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
VEBLEN, Thorstein.
The Theory of Business Enterprise.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1904.
First edition of Veblen's second book, a seminal work in economics. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Uncommon in this condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 103489
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First Edition of John Bogle's Character Counts: The Creation and Building of the Vanguard Group; Inscribed by Him
BOGLE, John.
Character Counts : The Creation and Building of the Vanguard Group.
New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
First edition of the story of how Vanguard was born, why it has flourished, and what leadership principles and management practices fostered its development. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "To Jay Goulart, With best wishes to one of Sandys heroes! John C. Bogle April 6, 2002." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom Stvan.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 106342
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"I USE THE WORD MIRACLE TO MEAN AN INTERFERENCE WITH NATURE BY SUPERNATURAL POWER": FIRST EDITION OF C.S. LEWIS' MIRACLES: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
LEWIS, C.S.
Miracles: A Preliminary Study.
London: Geoffrey Bles, 1947.
First edition of Lewis’ study of the logical possibility of miracles, in which he presents the case that a supernatural world may exist including a benevolent creator. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 145828
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First edition of Ma Vie From Kiev to Kiev; Lengthily inscribed by Serge Lifar
LIFAR, Serge. Translated by.
Ma Vie From Kiev to Kiev: An Autobiography Translated by James Holman Mason.
New York and Cleveland: The World Publishing Company, 1970.
First edition of Serge Lifar's intimate, revealing autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 115204
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First Edition of Alvin Plantinga's Warrant: The Current Debate; Signed by Him
PLANTINGA, Alvin.
Warrant: The Current Debate.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1993.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Alvin Plantinga on the half-title page. In near fine condition. Cover design by Ann Lowe.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 139243