"TO LILLIAN, WITH LOVE AND GREAT AND SPECIAL PLEASURE"
SALINGER, J.D. Franny and Zooey. Boston, 1961.
First edition of Salinger's third book, presentation/association copy, inscribed by him to his close friend Lillian Ross, staff writer at the New Yorker, "To Lillian, with love and great and special pleasure. Jerry Cornish, N.H. 7/29/61." Inscribed copies of Salinger's books are notoriously rare, and the close association this copy has with Salinger makes it particularly desirable. $150,000.
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SIGNED BY RICHARD FEYNMAN
FEYNMAN, Richard P. Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! New York, 1985.
First edition of Feynman’s anecdotal autobiography, author's advance proof copy, signed by the celebrated physicist on the half title. $27,500.
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BABE RUTH’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, SIGNED BY HIM
RUTH, Babe and CONSIDINE, Bob. Babe Ruth Story. New York, 1948.
First edition of Babe Ruth’s autobiography, signed by him on the half title, in the scarce original dust jacket. $22,000.
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