“THE MOST FAMOUS AND INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN POLITICAL WORK”

(HAMILTON, Alexander; MADISON, James; JAY, John). Federalist. New York, 1799. Two volumes.

Exceedingly rare 1799 edition of The Federalist Papers, one of the most significant books in American political history, which “exerted a powerful influence in procuring the adoption of the Federal Constitution,” this copy one of fewer than 300 issued. “This is the first edition of The Federalist with new title pages only” (Evans), using the unsold copies of the 1788 first edition, in contemporary tree sheep boards. $110,000.

"ONE OF THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE PAPERS, 'THE MAGNA CARTA OF INDUSTRIAL AMERICA'"

HAMILTON, Alexander. Report on the Subject of Manufactures. Dublin, 1792.

The rare second edition of Hamilton's famous report urging Congress to promote manufacturing, "one of the great American state papers, 'the Magna Carta of industrial America'" (Howes). This was Hamilton's most innovative report, "a remarkably modern economic vision based on investment, industry, and expanded commerce." $37,000.

"WHEREVER THEY'S A FIGHT SO HUNGRY PEOPLE CAN EAT, I'LL BE THERE"

STEINBECK, John. Grapes of Wrath. New York, 1939.

First edition, first issue, of Steinbeck's most important novel, his searing masterpiece of moral outrage and "intense humanity," winner of the 1940 Pulitzer Prize. $22,000.

"THE FOREMOST ADVOCATE OF ABOLITION BEFORE THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION"

BENEZET, Anthony. A Caution and Warning to Great Britain, and her Colonies. Philadelphia, 1766.

Very rare first edition of Benezet's electrifying work that broke ground in recording slavery's relentless violence, "set the tone for much of the debate… during the revolutionary period" and documented England's profits from the slave trade, affirming its part in "this evil of so deep a dye." $19,500.

FIRST EDITION OF THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

WILDE, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray. London, New York and Melbourne, [1891].

First edition of Wilde's only novel, considered by many to be his greatest work. $19,500.

"MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME"

(ILLUMINATED LEAF). Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours. Probably Besancon, France, circa 1460.

Lovely and unusually large illuminated leaf from a 15th-century French Book of Hours, featuring a striking miniature depicting the flight of Joseph, Mary and Jesus into Egypt, four lines of text from the Hours of Terce, a three-line initial, and thick borders of flowers, berries, buds, and acanthus leaves. $18,500.

"RALPH WEPT FOR THE END OF INNOCENCE, THE DARKNESS OF MAN’S HEART…"

GOLDING, William. Lord of the Flies. London, 1954.

First edition of one of the best-known novels in modern literature, Golding's "profoundly disturbing reflection on the innate, irrepressible savagery of humanity" (Fantasy and Horror 6-143), especially rare in original dust jacket. $17,500.

“HOW DO I LOVE THEE? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS”

BROWNING, Elizabeth Barrett. Poems. London, 1850. Two volumes.

Important and preferred second edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Poems, containing the first appearance of her famous love poems to her husband, Sonnets from the Portuguese, which did not appear in the 1844 first edition of Poems. $16,500.

“THE DISTILLATION OF A LIFETIME’S WISDOM BY THE WISEST MAN OF HIS DAY”

BACON, Francis. Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall. London, 1625.

First complete edition (and the last edition to appear during Bacon’s lifetime), extremely scarce first issue, containing 58 essays, a splendid copy bound in full morocco gilt by Riviere. $15,000.

"TYGER! TYGER! TYGER!": EXTRAORDINARY PRESENTATION-ASSOCIATION COPY INSCRIBED BY GINSBERG TO HIS LONG-TIME PARTNER PETER ORLOVSKY WITH A LARGE ORIGINAL DRAWING

GINSBERG, Allen. Photographs. Altadena, California, 1990.

First trade edition, boldly inscribed by Ginsberg to his long-time partner Peter Orlovsky with a large, accomplished drawing over two folio pages: "E. 12 St, New York June 30, 1991 / For Beloved Peter Orlovsky, whose form reappears decade after decade on these phantom pages / Tyger! Tyger! Tyger! / 437 E12, Apt 23 / Allen Ginsberg, 4:30 AM." $14,000.

“GOD SAVE THE KING”

(JAMES II) SANDFORD, Francis. The History of the Coronation. London: 1687.

Rare first edition of this History of the Coronation of James II—"His Robes of Purple Velvet, Furred with Ermine, and the Crown of State on His Head"—a scarce fête book richly illustrated with 30 copper-engraved folio plates (29 double-page), including the rarely found Fireworks plate. From the library of Baronet Sir John Hynde Cotton, "politician and Jacobite sympathizer" (ODNB), with his armorial bookplate affixed to the verso of the title page. $13,500.

"THEY HAVE MUCH LITERARY AND BIOGRAPHICAL IMPORTANCE"

DONNE, John. Letters to Severall Persons of Honour. London, 1651.

First edition, first issue, with engraved frontispiece portrait of Donne by Pieter Lombart, and woodcut initials, in contemporary calf boards. $13,500.

“THE MOST RENOWNED PHOTOBOOK OF ALL”

FRANK, Robert. Americans. New York, 1969.

Second American edition of Robert Frank’s influential masterpiece, a work that “forever changed the course of 20th-century photography,” signed by him ("Robert Frank!") on the half title, with 83 full-page photogravures, introduction by Jack Kerouac. $12,000.

"PERHAPS THE MOST WONDERFUL 'MINE OF IDEAS' IN EXISTENCE"

NIETZSCHE, Friedrich. Thus Spake Zarathustra. London, 1896.

First edition in English, English issue, of Nietzsche's magnum opus—"the first comprehensive statement of his mature philosophy" in original cloth. $9800.

INSCRIBED BY VICTORIA WOODHULL DURING HER PIONEERING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

WOODHULL, Victoria. The Origin, Tendencies and Principles of Government. New York, 1871.

First edition of a pivotal collection of over ten key works in the history of woman's suffrage, most appearing here in book form for the first time, presentation copy inscribed by Woodhull during her pioneering presidential campaign on the front flyleaf: "A.M. Fulton, Presented by Victoria C. Woodhull, New York, April, 1871." This volume includes Woodhull's bold 1870 declaration of her candidacy for the presidency and the Memorial she delivered before Congress, as well as the Address she delivered to a congressional committee and to the National Woman Suffrage Association, issued by her Woodhull Claflin publishing house, with engraved frontispiece, in original cloth. $9800.

“LIFE AND A LOVER”: ORLANDO, SIGNED BY VIRGINIA WOOLF

WOOLF, Virginia. Orlando: A Biography. New York, 1928.

Signed limited first edition of Woolf's fantastical and often whimsical novel, number 579 of 861 copies signed on the verso of the half title by Woolf in her trademark purple ink, with eight plates. $9600.

SCARCE COMPLETE 12-VOLUME COLLECTION OF FIRST EDITIONS OF CHURCHILL'S WWII AND POST-WAR SPEECHES, 1941-61

CHURCHILL, Winston S. War Speeches and Post-War Speeches. London, 1941-61. Together, 12 volumes.

First editions of Churchill's separately published World War II and post-war speeches, including his rare last book, handsomely bound. $9500.

SIGNED BY 119 NEGRO LEAGUE PLAYERS, INCLUDING HALL OF FAMERS LEON DAY, LARRY DOBY, MONTE IRVIN, BUCK LEONARD AND BUCK O'NEIL

(BASEBALL). Negro League Autograph Sheet signed. Baltimore, October 13, 1990.

"Autograph sheet" from the Negro League Baseball Players Association reunion in Baltimore in 1990, signed by 119 Negro League players, including Hall of Famers Leon Day, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin, Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of three women to play in the league. $9500.

“PRODUCED A FERMENTATION OF ENGLISH THOUGHT UNSURPASSED UNTIL THE ADVENT OF DARWINISM” (PMM)

HOBBES, Thomas. Moral and Political Works. London, Printed in the Year 1750.

First collected edition of the Works of Thomas Hobbes, "the most original political philosopher of his time" (PMM), featuring such seminal writings as Leviathan, De Corpore, Human Nature, Behemoth and others, with engraved frontispiece portrait and re-engraved Leviathan title page, in contemporary calf binding. $9200.

THE SHINING, SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Shining. Garden City, 1977.

First edition of King's third novel, a "masterwork, a bold product of an original vision," inscribed, For Marvin, Best, Stephen King." $7800.

SHAKESPEARE IN HARLEM, INSCRIBED BY LANGSTON HUGHES

HUGHES, Langston. Shakespeare in Harlem. New York, 1942.

First edition of Hughes' major book of poetry—"a work of genuine talent and artistry"—inscribed at length by him in the year of publication, "Dear Noël—Much of this book, you know, was written at Hollow Hills. But the poems are of much less pleasant places. Happiness to you always! Langston. New York, February 6, 1942." $7500.

“PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT LANDMARK IN DORÉ’S CAREER”

(DORÉ, Gustave). Holy Bible. London and New York, circa 1867. Two volumes.

One of the earliest editions in English (all undated) of Gustave Doré’s great folio Bible, splendidly illustrated by him with 238 full-page wood-engravings and handsomely bound in contemporary full morocco. $7500.

“DID YOU SEE MORE GLASS?”

SALINGER, J.D. Nine Stories. Boston, 1953.

First edition of Salinger's much anticipated second book, his only collection of short stories. A lovely copy. $7500.

"THE POWER THAT GOLD ALONE GIVES"

FLEMING, Ian. Goldfinger. London, 1959.

First edition of the seventh James Bond thriller, in which Fleming's superspy thwarts Auric Goldfinger's plot to plunder Fort Knox. $7200.

"IT FALLS NATURALLY TO ME TO PUT THE STORY UPON PAPER"

WELLS, H.G. Tales of the Unexpected. London, 1922.

First edition of this collection of 15 short stories of the supernatural, science fiction and mystery, in scarce original dust jacket. $6200.

FIRST ONE-VOLUME EDITION OF THE STAR WARS TRILOGY NOVELIZATIONS, SIGNED BY ALL THREE AUTHORS

(FOSTER, Alan Dean) LUCAS, George; GLUT, Donald F.; KAHN, James. The Star Wars Trilogy. New York, 2002.

First one-volume trilogy edition of the novelizations of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, signed on the title page by Star Wars ghostwriter Alan Dean Foster, and the credited novelization authors of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Donald F. Glut and James Kahn respectively. $6000.

FIRST EDITION OF GRAHAM’S WORLD COMMODITIES AND WORLD CURRENCY, 1944

GRAHAM, Benjamin. World Commodities and World Currency. New York and London, 1944.

First edition of Graham’s important work on developing a new international commodity standard. $5400.

"THE MOST ORIGINAL POLITICAL PHILOSOPHER OF HIS TIME" (PMM)

HOBBES, Thomas. Tracts. London, 1682.

First collected edition of four late works by Thomas Hobbes, revised from the original manuscripts, including Behemoth, Hobbes' dialogue-history of the Civil War, as well as his Answer to Archbishop Bramhall, a useful source for Hobbes' complicated religious doctrines. An excellent copy, complete with engraved frontispiece portrait and folding engraved plate, in contemporary calf. $5200.

"IT IS A TRUTH UNIVERSALLY ACKNOWLEDGED, THAT A SINGLE MAN IN POSSESSION OF A GOOD FORTUNE MUST BE IN WANT OF A WIFE"

(THOMSON, Hugh, illustrator) AUSTEN, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. London, 1895.

First reprint of the celebrated "Peacock" edition of Jane Austen's second and most popular novel, the first illustrated by Hugh Thomson, with 101 charming line drawings, in lovely publisher's elaborately gilt-decorated cloth depicting a peacock spreading its feathers. $4800.

SIGNED WITH AN ORIGINAL CRAYON DRAWING BY ERIC CARLE

CARLE, Eric. Very Hungry Caterpillar. New York, 1994.

Signed limited 25th-anniversary edition of Carle’s best known work, number 148 of 500 copies with an original signed drawing in crayon of a caterpillar mounted on the front cover. $3600.

"SHAKESPEARE IS THE CANON. HE SETS THE STANDARD AND THE LIMITS OF LITERATURE"

SHAKESPEARE. Shakespeare's Plays. New York, 1847. Three volumes.

Profusely illustrated edition with hundreds of in-text woodcuts, beautifully bound in elaborately gilt pictorial morocco. $3200.

THE FIRST VISION OF THE ATOMIC BOMB

WELLS, H.G. The World Set Free. London, 1914.

First edition of Wells' uncanny 1914 description of an atomic bomb, in scarce original dust jacket. $2950.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen and STRAUB, Peter. Talisman. New York, 1984.

First trade edition of this collaborative work, inscribed on the title page by one of the authors, "For Jamie and Peter—with my best wishes, Stephen King 11/16/84." $2800.

“OUR REIGN IN INDIA OR ANYWHERE ELSE HAS NEVER STOOD ON THE BASIS OF PHYSICAL FORCE ALONE”

CHURCHILL, Winston. India. London, (1931).

First edition in book form of this volume of ten Churchill speeches on the issue of the emancipation of India, in scarce original wrappers. $2750.

THE DIMAGGIO ALBUMS, ONE OF 700 SETS SIGNED BY DIMAGGIO

DIMAGGIO, Joe. DiMaggio Albums. New York, 1989. Two volumes.

Signed limited first edition, number 430 of 700 sets signed by DiMaggio on the limitation page in Volume I. A splendid copy. $2200.

"TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY! TODAY YOU ARE YOU!"

SEUSS, Dr. Happy Birthday to You! New York, 1959.

First edition of this joyous celebration of birthdays, the first Dr. Seuss book printed entirely in color. $1350.

"INVALUABLE BOTH TO ACCOMPLISHED COOKS AND BEGINNERS"

BEARD, James. New James Beard. New York, 1981.

First edition of Beard's "impressive" cookbook, signed on the half title by James Beard. $1200.