New York: B. W. Huebsch, 1919. First Edition. Hardcover. Anderson's third and best known book, one of the most important books of American fiction of the twentieth century, this copy with all first issue points: map on the front pastedown; title page frame unbroken; "lay" for "lie" on page 86.....
Autograph. An envelope (6" x 3-1/4") with a lengthy printed statement by The Citizens' Suffrage Association. Although not signed by her, it is addressed in the hand of Susan B. Anthony to her younger sister: "Miss Mary S. Anthony/Rochester -- N. Y./U. S. America." On the side of the envelope.....
Reno, NV: Jack Bacon & Co., 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Bound in half black leather and blue marbled boards. Illustrated with photographs. The story of the Lear Jet written by the widow of the founder in a personal, autobiographical manner. Of a total edition of 5000 copies, there were 26.....
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, (1911). First Edition. Hardcover. Lightly tipped to the front pastedown is a printed copy of the author's most famous poem "America the Beautiful," complete with music. Lightly tipped to the front endpaper is a printed copy of the same poem (3-1/2" x 5-1/2") signed.....
Letter. An interesting SIGNED letter from Belafonte to Brooks Atkinson, drama critic of the New York Times, dated 19 May 1955. In this letter of @250 words, the singer and actor wishes to clarify that a letter sent by him a few days before is not misunderstood. Essentially, Belafonte wants.....
Tel Aviv: 17 November 1964. Letter. A short but very interesting letter written and SIGNED in Hebrew on 5-1/2" x 7-3/4" ruled paper with punch holes in the margin. Addressed to "Dear friend" David Hacohen, an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset between 1949 and 1953.....
(Jerusalem): 5 December 1956. Document. An official two-page document on one large sheet of heavy paper folded to make four pages (8-1/4" x 13") printed in Hebrew and SIGNED at the conclusion in Hebrew by Ben-Gurion and Izhak Ben-Zvi (1884-1963) as President of Israel (1952-1963). The document, which regards the.....
Washington, DC: 1890. Document. A deed SIGNED by Bruce as Recorder of Deeds, a position appointed to him by President Benjamin Harrison replacing Frederick Douglass. Bruce is best known as the first African-American to serve a full term in the United States Senate.
London: 18 May 1967. Letter. An attractive full-page handwritten letter SIGNED in full by Burgess. In full: "How very kind of you to write. Bless your heart, & thank you for your encouragement. Unfortunately, I've only a paperback of THE DOCTOR IS SICK here in the house, but I've signed.....
Letter. Three HOLOGRAPH notes from this Connecticut poet which, in her small hand, amount to several hundred words.
[Washington]: [United States Government Printing Office], [1980]. First Edition. Hardcover. Two thick quarto volumes (6-3/4" x 10"), over 1100 pages, bound in green cloth. Illustrated with color photographs. Contains the papers and speeches from Carter's third year in office. SIGNED in full as "Jimmy Carter" on the front endpaper of.....
n.p. 28 September 1993. Letter. On personal stationery (6-3/8" x 8-1/2") SIGNED in full thanking the recipient for her birthday wishes. With envelope.
Plains, GA: 1960. Letter. Definitive one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED on an 8" x 10" invoice from the S & W Company of Dawson, Georgia. This early letter from 1960 reveals much about the future President's honesty and talent for negotiation. In full: "Mr. Wheeler, This seems to be charged to.....
New York & London: Harper & Brothers, (1922). First Edition. Hardcover. A very early, if not first, printing with no date on the title page and the code "B-W" on the copyright page indicating publication in February 1922. Chaplin's account of what Europe did to the world's most popular movie.....
London: Thornton Butterworth Limited, (1923). Third Edition. Hardcover. The first of five volumes, published a few months after the first edition. SIGNED by the author on the front blank: "Winston S. Churchill/19 Mar. 1924."
London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d. [1964]. Softcover. Folio (10" x 13-3/4") in printed yellow wraps. INSCRIBED and SIGNED to the publisher Stuart Wright in 1977 by the composer on the title page. Also SIGNED by the renowned German-American conductor William Steinberg.
London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d. [1964]. Softcover. Folio (9-1/4" x 12") in printed beige wraps. Contains all 10 songs including "I Bought Me a Cat," "At the River," and the Shaker song "Simple Gifts." INSCRIBED and SIGNED to the publisher Stuart Wright in 1977 by the composer on the title.....
Los Angeles: 1920. Letters. Four AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED, totaling 9 pages, three of them to his good Hoosier friend and fellow socialist, Oliver M. Sayler. In the first letter, dated 9 January 1920, Dreiser suggests places Sayler could work in New York, mentioning many names including T. R. Smith of.....
Los Angeles: 24 March 1920. Letter. An interesting two-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED in which Dreiser tries to buy a first edition of his landmark novel SISTER CARRIE. Addressed to Jeremiah Cullen. In part: "If you still have the copy of SISTER CARRIE you mention, 1st edition, I will take it........
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. Original maroon cloth with gilt lettering. Illustrated with numerous photographs. This copy is SIGNED by the famous aviator on the blank recto of the frontispiece. Earhart's account of her transatlantic flight when she became the FIRST WOMAN TO TRAVEL BY.....
New York: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Illustrated with 31 photographs. SIGNED by the famous aviator on the center of the front free endpaper. An assortment of autobiographical reminiscences and thoughts on the history of flight, women pilots, and the future of aviation, published shortly after Earhart.....
Photograph. Carte-de-Visite (2-1/2" x 4") photograph of Ralph W. Emerson. A distinguished bust-length profile by Allen [Boston], strongly SIGNED on verso : "R.W. Emerson." Signed photographs of Emerson are very scarce.
[Boston]: [New England Loyal Publication Society], [1864]. Pamphlet. Stitched wraps; 16 pages. INSCRIBED and SIGNED at the top of the title: "Mr. John Andrews/from his ancient school-fellow/Edward Everett." The last two pages contain a statement by the vice-president of the Confederacy: "The Rebellion Inexcusable: Warning and Protest Against It. By.....
1848. Letter. One-page letter to the Honorable John Davis, former governor of Massachusetts and United States senator at the date of this letter: 11 August 1848. On an integral sheet is Everett's SIGNATURE with a Cambridge postmark, red wax seal, and a free frank in the form of a stamp.....
n.p. [1835]. Manuscript. Stitched wraps (8" x 9-3/4") consisting of a title and 65 pages bound together with a ribbon, all edges gilt. A lengthy, closely written MANUSCRIPT by Edward Everett, not signed though initialed after his instructions. An early oration from Edward Everett (1794-1865), Whig politician, U.S. Representative and.....
