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Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1971. First American Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Signed first American edition of The RA Expeditions by Thor Heyerdahl.. Octavo, xi, 341pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, lightly bumped edges, faint toning along hinges. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. In the publisher's dust jacket, $10.00 retail price on front flap, light chipping and a few small closed tears along spine, shelf wear. Signed by the author on tipped-in blank. This copy is signed by the author for The First Edition Circle at Kroch's & Brentano's of Chicago, with laid-in bookmark.

New York: William Morrow, 1998. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine/fine. Inscribed to the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell, the first edition of Race for Success by George C. Fraser.. Octavo, xxviii, 383pp. Red hardcover, title in silver on spine. Stated "First Edition" with full number line on copyright page. Solid text block, slight bow to covers, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $26.00 retail price on front flap, light wear to top edge, a fine example. Inscribed on the half-title "General Powell / You're special / Keep doing God's work / George." Colin Powell (1937-2021) served as the United States Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administration, the first African American to hold the post. He also served as National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan (1987-1989) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993. Powell was discussed as a possible Republican presidential contender in 1996 and 2000, but he… Leer más

New York: Random House, 1975. Uncorrected Proof. Paperback. Near fine. Uncorrected proof of Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow.. Octavo, 271pp. Red paperback, title on cover. Stated "uncorrected first proof" on front cover. Solid text block, a touch of wear to spine, a near fine example. Ragtime is regarded as one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century. It was adapted into a film in 1981 and a musical in the late 1990s. Opening on Broadway in 1998, the musical received thirteen Tony Award nominations and won four, including Best Book of a Musical.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1998. Limited Edition. Cloth. Fine. The signed limited edition of Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy.. Octavo, 740pp. The first printing, with a full number line on the copyright page. Appears unread. Publisher's full cloth, title stamped in silver on spine. Housed in the publisher's cloth slipcase. From a limited edition of 675 copies signed by the author, this being number 502. A fine example.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1998. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. Near fine. Uncorrected Proof copy of Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy.. Octavo, 740pp. Illustrated paperback, a few points of wear to covers. Spine not cracked. Publication information on rear cover.

New York: Random House, 1998. Third Edition. Wraps. Fine/fine. Signed by President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, Random House Webster's Pocket American Dictionary, from the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.. Twelvemo, 376pp. Original wrappers in blue plastic jacket, illustration of the Bush Library on front cover. Stated "third edition" on title page, with a full number line on the copyright page. Housed in fine blue plastic cover from the Bush Presidential Library. Signed on the title page by George Bush and Barbara Bush. This unique dictionary was sold by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library on the campus of Texas A&M University.

Garden City: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc, 1944. Limited Edition. Cloth. Near fine. Signed limited edition of The Razor's Edge, A Novel by W. Somerset Maugham.. Octavo, 343pp. Red cloth, title in gilt over black morocco label. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Top edge gilt. Lacking the scarce glassine dust jacket. Light sunning to spine, otherwise a fine example, free of any marks or notations. In the publisher's cardboard slipcase, sunning to side panels, solid binding, a very good example. This work is one of 750 signed by the author, being number 420, as stated on the limitation page. An attractive example.

Oroville, CA: Butte College Press, 1999. First Edition / Limited Edition. Cloth. Fine. Signed limited edition of Read My Lips: No New Taxes by President George H.W. Bush.. Octavo, 159pp. Blue cloth, gilt titles on spine and front board, with gilt signature on front cover. Limited edition of 175 signed copies and 26 lettered copies, signed by former President George H.W. Bush. This is limited edition number 170 of 175, signed by President Bush on the half title. This book details the political courage necessary to go against party doctrine and compromise on a campaign promise, for the betterment of the nation. While raising taxes in the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, it is largely credited with losing Mr. Bush the election in 1992, the tax cuts and fiscal package of 1990 were considered vital to the economic success of the 1990s.

St. Paul: Thomson/West, 2012. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. First edition of Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner, signed by both authors.. Octavo, xxx, 567pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated "first printing" on copyright page. This copy appears unread. In the publisher's dust jacket, fine. Signed on the half-title by Antonin Scalia. Antonin Scalia (1936-2016) served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was a member of the conservative wing of the Supreme Court, known for his theories of originalism and textualism when interpreting the Constitution of the United States.

Rocklin, California: Prima Publishing, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First edition of Reagan on Leadership, signed on Reagan Library bookplate by the author, James M. Strock. Octavo, 259pp. First edition with full number line on copyright page. Publishers original dust jacket in near fine condition, light shelf wear. Signed by author. Purchased from Reagan Library Gift Shop.

San Francisco: Integrity Times Press, 1984. Advance Review Copy. Glossy pictorial cover. Fine. An advance review copy of The Reagan Psalms by A.D. Winans. Octavo, 89pp. Glossy pictorial covers. An unread copy. Includes the publication information paperwork from Integrity Times Press. A scarce work. The Reagan Psalms is author A.D. Winans first book on the political process. It combines Reagan's prose, political commentary and some poetry about the forthcoming 1984 presidential election.

New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Real Peace by President Richard Nixon.. Octavo, 107pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First Trade Edition" on copyright page. Light dust along top edge of text block. In publisher's dust jacket, near fine, faint shelf wear, otherwise a fine example. This book is inscribed on the half title by Richard Nixon. This work by former President Richard Nixon contends the USSR and the United States have been engaged in WWIII since the end of WWII. Actions like allowing the Nazi regime to crush Polish resistance and other peaceful geopolitical actions have served to advance the communist agenda in all areas of the world.

New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1983. First Edition / Limited Edition. Cloth. Fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Real Peace by President Richard Nixon.. Octavo, 106pp. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First printing September 1983" on copyright page. In publisher's dust jacket, light wear along bottom edge, a near fine example. Includes the publisher's presentation slip, offering an early copy to booksellers. This book is signed by President Richard Nixon on the front free endpaper. A scarce piece, with the original distribution paperwork. This work by former President Richard Nixon contends the USSR and the United States have been engaged in WWIII since the end of WWII. Actions like allowing the Nazi regime to crush Polish resistance and other peaceful geopolitical actions have served to advance the communist agenda in all areas of the world.

New York: Macmillan and Co, 1893. First Edition, Second Issue. Cloth. Very good. First edition, second issue of The Real Thing And Other Tales by Henry James.. Small octavo, 275pp, [2]. Teal blue cloth, title in gilt on spine, front board features maroon detailing and title in black. No additional printings listed, and variant title page present (1893). Solid text block, faint foxing to leaves, toning to endpapers, sunning to spine, a touch of wear to corners, a very good example.

New York: Warner Books, 1980. First Edition, Third Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. First edition of The Real War, inscribed by President Richard Nixon to liberal columnist and member of "Nixon's Enemies List," Max Lerner.. Octavo, 341pp. Red cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated "first printing" on copyright page with number line ending at 4. A fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $12.50 retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, short closed tear to rear panel, a very good example. Inscribed on the half-title: "To Max Lerner - Who understands the Real World described in this volume - from Richard Nixon. 3-11-'82." Max Lerner (1902-1992) was a liberal syndicated columnist with the New York Post. His outspoken opinions and antiwar columns earned him a spot on "Nixon's Enemies List." By the 1980s, he become more conservative, expressing support for Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.

New York: Warner Books / Grosset & Dunlap, 1980. Limited Edition / First Edition. Full leather. Fine. Limited edition of The Real War, signed by President Richard Nixon.. Octavo, 341pp. Red leather, gilt title on spine, gilt decoration on cover. Gilt leaf ends, Silk endpapers and sewn-in silk bookmark. Contains original 'Certificate of Authenticity' from Warner Books, and card describing leather care instructions. From a limited edition of 2500 copies, this is number 695, signed by President Nixon. This is the most desirable of the limited edition printings of The Real War, with the leather binding and stated limitation. This book contends that the USSR and the United States have been engaged in WWIII since the end of WWII. Actions like allowing the Nazi regime to crush Polish Resistance movements and other "peaceful geopolitical actions" have served to advance the communist agenda in all areas of the world.

New York: Warner Books, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/near fine. First edition of The Real War by Richard Nixon, inscribed to Court of Appeals Judge and Senator James L. Buckley.. Octavo, 341pp. Red cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated "first printing" on copyright page with full number line. Illustrated endpapers with maps of the world. Ownership notation on front free endpaper. In publisher's dust jacket, $12.50 retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, a very good example. Inscribed on a bookplate: "Richard Nixon for Jim Buckley." Senator James L. Buckley (b. 1923) is the brother of conservative icon William F. Buckley, Jr. Buckley served in the United States Senate from 1971-1977, representing the State of New York. He later joined the Reagan Administration in 1981. He served as Counselor of the Department of State and was later appointed to the United States Court of Appeals - District of Columbia Circuit. He is the author of four books including: If Men Were… Leer más

Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2015. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Inscribed to Gen. Colin Powell, the first edition of Reassuring the Reluctant Warriors: U.S. Civil-Military Relations and Multilateral Interventions by Dr. Stefano Recchia. General Powell was interviewed for this book.. Octavo, xi, 281pp. Black hardcover. Full number line on copyright page. Authors business card affixed to front flap of dust jacket. Publisher's dust jacket in fine condition. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "Cambridge, Nov. 2015 Dear General Powell, your insights about U.S. policy making on Bosnia and Iraq have crucially helped me develop the argument in this book. I hope you'll find my analysis interesting and persuasive! Best Wishes, Stefano Recchia" Colin Powell (1937-2021) served as the United States Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administration, the first African American to hold the post. He also served as National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan… Leer más

New York: Modern Library, 1943. First Edition Thus. Cloth. Near fine/very good. First Modern Library edition of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.. Small octavo, 457pp, [5pp ads]. Red cloth, title in gilt over black on spine. Top edge dyed black. Stated "First Modern Library Edition, 1943" on copyright page. Solid text block, light toning to edges, text block cracked at title page, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, 95 cents retail price on front flap, wear to flap folds and spine edges, chipping at corners and along spine, some shelf wear. A vibrant copy.

London: Hunt And Clarke, 1828. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. First edition of Recollections of a Service of Three Years during the War-of-Extermination in the Republics of Venezuela and Colombia, printed in London in 1828.. Octavo, [two volumes], xv, 251pp, [4pp ads]; vii, 277pp, [2pp ads]. Half title in Volume I. Original boards, cloth spine, labels affixed to each volume but soiled and worn. Uncut edges. Toning to leaf ends, uniform toning to leaves, free of foxing or noteworthy soiling. Previous ownership label on front endpaper of each volume. Housed in custom cloth chemise, title in gilt on spine. (Sabin 14618) Volume I printed by James Whiting and Volume II by C.H. Reynell. A scarce text, with only 6 known copies appearing in OCLC. The War of Extermination, known as Guerra a Muerte, was a decree by Simon Bolivar authorizing acts of sabotage and murder against Spanish citizens in South America. This work includes conversations with El Libertador, Simon Bolivar, shortly before his death… Leer más