[Gascoigne, George]: 1576. Excerpt from Second Edition. Paperback blue paper wrappers. 5.25" x 6.75", table of contents and pp 175-192; 20 page excerpt from 'The Poesies of George Gascoigne Esquire', 1576, in which 'Weedes' is published in its entirety. Blue paper are worn, Edward Sandford Burgess bookplate adhered to verso..... More
Stanford University Press, August 1, 1940. Second Printing with minor corrections. Green weave cloth with titling in gilt on spine and cover, all still bright. 10.5" x 7", each volume 550 - 824 pp. Text block of all volumes is clean and tight, only V. 1 has a small light..... More
c. 1991. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2", an "Official Card of Operation Yellow Ribbon" trading card, distributed during Operation Desert Storm. Bush signs boldly across the image in silver ink. George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924) served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. He..... More
New York: William Morrow, 1999. First Edition. Boards. SIGNED "George Bush", former President and author direct onto the half title page". 8vo 6.5" x 9,5" pp. 8vo; xviii, 1-253. Soon to be President George W. Bush puts the country on notice that he will be running for president and uses..... More
New York: Times Books, 1995. First Edition. Bound in 1/4 white buckram over white paper covered boards, lettering silver. SIGNED by the author "J. Carter" on FFE. 5.75" x 8.25" pp. [vii] viii-xi [2] 3-130. Illustrated by Sarah Elizabeth Chuldenko. This prolific U.S. President turns his skills from prose to..... More
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003. First Edition. Blue-green boards with 1/4 black cloth, author, title and publisher in gilt on spine. SIGNED by Author and President of the U.S., Jimmy Carter as "J Carter" on Title Page. Famous for being the only historical fiction novel ever published by a...... More
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003. Advance Uncorrected Reader's Proof. Cardboard pictorial covers of a buckskin wearing Revolutionary War soldier taking aim at the redcoats, titling in black on a white spine. SIGNED "J Carter" on blank title page. Famous for being the only historical fiction novel ever published by..... More
Clinton Foundation. First Edtion. Coloroful monotone cloth over boards. 2013 SIGNED "Bill Clinton" on personal bookplate, 2017 INSCRIBED "To Anne and Michael / with thanks / Bill Clinton 6/30/18". 9" x 6", each volume approximately 60 pp. These annual collections of Clinton's remarks were assembled and published in book form..... More
New York: I. K. Funk & Co., 1881. Revised Edition. Brown pebbled cloth, titling on spine in gilt, symmetrical pattern impressed on front cover. 8.25" x 5.5", pp. xi, 2-284, with 8 pp. of publisher advertisements. INSCRIBED by author to his son on blank title page, "To S. S. Conant..... More
February 10, 1928. SIGENED "Cordially Calvin Coolidge" A Harris & Ewing portrait measuring 7.5" x 11", mounted alongside a letter transmitting same to Leon Mott of the Boy Scouts of America Council. TLS presenting the photo by "Everett Sanders", Secretary to the President. Both pieces mounted to an overall size..... More
London: Blades, East, & Blades, 1871. First English Language Edition. Blue paper wrappers, taped into cardboard folio, titling in black on the cover. 9.75" x 6", pp. xxvi, 2-170, fold-out biographical timeline in place and very good. Text block separated from wrappers, light edge fade. Wrappers have small closed tear..... More
New York: Simon and Schuster, October 2014. First Edition. Grey cloth over boards. 12.75" x 13.5", 960 pp. Perfect, still in the original shrink wrap. DJ has a circular whole on the cover and on the spine exposing a gilt lyre and wreath. The Lyrics, edited with diligence by Christopher..... More
Personal Typed Letter SIGNED and INITIALED "Dwight D. Eisenhower / D.E." More
November 15, 1976. SIGNED " Gerald R. Ford" less than two weeks after losing the election to Jimmy Carter. 7.25" x 9" personal stationary addressed to Sue Mathis. One fold across top third Warmly written letter by the President. "...continue working for our beliefs while giving the new President-elect the..... More
Memphis: Towery Publishing, 1998. First Edition. Urban Tapestry Series bookplate affixed to front end paper and SIGNED "Gerald R. Ford". Extolling the virtues of his hometown on Lake Michigan, President Ford writes a delightful preface and script to this picturesque photographic tour. Coffee table book in coffee table condition. The..... More
New York: D. Appleton, 1890. First Edition, Rebound in Three Volumes. Quarter black leather with matching outside corners and textured black leather over boards with gilt titling on the spine with six gilt bands. 12.5" x 16.25", pp. iv, 2-162, rebound into 3 volumes from the one original, which not..... More
Privately Published, 1945 - 1967. Number 996 of 1050 copies. Signed by author on colophon page and Christmas 1965 gift inscription by author on blank title page. Very Good condition, clean text block, red faux leather over boards with titling in gilt on spine and line drawing of United nations..... More
Washington DC. First, First Lady to Vote! SIGNED "To my good friend Kate Gorbes, with Best Wishes - Florence Kling Harding" in broad fountain pen in 15" x 13" frame. Photo by David B. Edmonson. Some aging spots on photo, period frame has wear on the front edges. Harding in..... More
Indianapolis, IN: January 21, ALS "Mary Lord Harrison", handwritten communication between the President's widow and General Robert S. Foster. 4.5" x 6.75". 8 pp. of dark blue ink on black bordered note paper. Second page separated at fold, several small foxing spots on last page, away from signature. Delicate along..... More
Oakland, CA: Self Published, 1961. Printed in an edition of 25 copies for Private Distribution. Black faux leather over boards with brilliant titling in gilt on spine. INSCRIBED on ffe, "March 23, 1962 Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffen with affectionate regards from Harold C. Holmes". 9.25" x 6"..... More
New York: The MacMillan Company, 1952. Stated First Printing. Navy blue cloth over boards with titling in gilt on spine. INSCRIBED "To Jules Jones / With the Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover" on ffe in Hoover's often used blue-green pen. 9.25" x 6", pp. xv, 2-503 with fronitispiece and six..... More
Palo Alto: Berton Crandall (Photographer), c. 1958. SIGNED "Herbert Hoover" at the bottom of a 4.75" x 7.75" photograph of a 1933 Clarence R. Mattei charcoal. Photograph attach on bottom rear to a 1.5" matte. Herbert Hoover (1874 -1964) was 31st President of the United States, Secretary of Commerce, Administrator..... More
Venice: Armenian Typography, 1875. First Edition, Rare, Only two copies in World CAT. Orange paper wraps with titling in black on cover. 7.25" x 4.5". pp. 4-28, fade around outer edges, tear at base of spine, a few dog-eared corners, previous owner name, Edward S.[andford] Burgess typed name label on..... More
Wales, U. K. Neil Young Appreciation Society, 1982 - 1999. All First Edition / Printing, Except first eight (8) which are machine copied. Semi-gloss paper covers all graced with photos of NY mostly in performance. 6.75" x 9", 28-68 pp. depending on issue. All editions printed in B&W with the..... More
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. First Edition. Bright red cloth with titling blocked in blue on spine and a blue rectangle with LBJ's signature impressed on cover. ASSOCIATION COPY, INSCRIBED "For Bob & Helen / Not as good as you could have done but my best - /..... More