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[Roosevelt, Franklin D.]

Miniature Presidential Books

From the library of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, three miniature books: Hoyle's Games, Life of General Lafayette, and The Story of the American Revolution. All signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Sixteenmo, 158pp, [1] Illustrated paper boards. Notable shelf wear, wear to spine. Solid text block, even toning to leaves. Faint dampstain to lower corner, no impact beyond title page

From the Roosevelt Library with bookplate affixed to front endpaper (No. 1467). Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “Franklin Roosevelt / The White House / 1934 ”

$1,000.00

Sixteenmo, iv, [5]-255pp, [3]

Publisher’s red cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine, embossed illustrations on covers. Yellow endpapers, solid text block. Includes numerous woodcut illustrations and frontispiece portrait The first edition of this work appeared in 1847 (O’Neill 214).

Includes Franklin Roosevelt Library label on front endpaper and signed by President Roosevelt on free endpaper, above ownership stamp.

$850.00

[Roosevelt, Franklin D.]

Miniature Presidential Books

President Franklin Roosevelt was an avid collector of miniature books, a hobby which began in the 1890's and continued throughout his presidency. A complete list of his collection does not exist, since the books were located at the White House, Hyde Park and Campobello Island

After his death in 1945, his collection was divided up between members of the family and the National Park Service at Hyde Park. The first part of the collection was sold at auction in 1951 by Hammer Galleries of New York. At the estate sale for Eleanor Roosevelt in 1964, additional miniature books were sold at auction. (The Microbibliophile, Volume XXXVII, Number 1, Issue 211, January 2018) (FDR's Little Books, Weber).

Twelvemo, 204pp, [2]. Publisher’s brown cloth, embossed illustrations on cover, title in gilt on spine. Yellow endpapers, solid text block. Roosevelt Library label on front endpaper, with pencil note above (Sabin 41075) Complete with frontispiece and 25 woodcut illustrations.

This copy is signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on the front free endpaper, with “Hyde Park / Rare” below his signature.

$925.00

Roosevelt, Theodore

African Game Trails

Inscribed copy of African Game Trails by Theodore Roosevelt.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910. Third Edition, First Issue. Octavo, xxiii, [1], 583pp Original green ribbed cloth, title in gilt on spine and cover. Includes "Scribner's Seal" on copyright page Frontispiece portrait of Roosevelt. Light wear to cloth, scuff mark to spine, faint rubbing to front cover. Small tide mark to lower edge of text block. Complete with map of the Roosevelt's route through Africa and numerous other illustrated plates. (Cole & Vail, A29e)

Includes Beckett Letter of Authenticity Archival tissue reinforcement at front hinge Notable toning and thumb marks to front free endpaper, surrounding the signature.

Inscription reads: "To John Otis Ewing, at the suggestion of K. McCaughtry / with Xmas greetings from Theodore Roosevelt, Dec. 25th, 1910."

This third edition, published the same year as the first edition, is distinguishable by the green ribbed cloth and gilt lettering.

$2,800.00

Buchanan, James

Mr. Buchanan's Administration On The Eve Of The Rebellion

The first presidential memoir, Mr. Buchanan's Administration on the Eve Of The Rebellion, inscribed by President James Buchanan to his private secretary.

New York: D. Appleton And Company, 1866. Second Edition. Octavo, x, [9]-296pp, [6pp ads]. Green pebbled cloth, title in gilt on spine. Touch of rubbing to tips of spine, solid text block with no markings. Previous ownership bookplate and label on front endpaper. (Sabin 8861) Housed in custom green leather clamshell case, title in gilt on spine over black morocco label

Signed on the front free endpaper: "Hon. A.J. Glossbrenner, from his friend, James Buchanan."

$8,500.00

Fairbanks, Charles W.

One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle Of Monmouth

Presentation copy to President Theodore Roosevelt from his future Vice President, Charles W. Fairbanks, the first edition of One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle Of Monmouth, June 27, 1903.

Indianapolis: Levey Bro's & Co., Inc., 1903. First Edition. Octavo, 16pp. Original brown paper wrappers, title printed on cover, bound at spine with string. Light wear to covers, internally clean Housed in custom blue cloth clamshell, title in gilt over red morocco label on cover.

Inscribed on the title page: "To President Roosevelt / with the cordial regards of his friend / Charles W. Fairbanks." An exceptional association copy. (Mansell Imprints, 14660) Not found in Theodore Roosevelt archives or listed in Sagamore Hill Library collection

The celebration in Freehold, New Jersey on June 27, 1903, was attended by New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy and Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbanks. Letters were read from President Theodore Roosevelt and former president Grover Cleveland. When Theodore Roosevelt ascended to the presidency upon the death of William McKinley, the Constitution provided no mechanism to appoint a new vice president, leaving the seat open during Roosevelt's first term. Senator Fairbanks (1852-1918) was selected as his Vice President for the 1904 election, a nod to conservative factions of the Republican Party Roosevelt and Fairbanks were not close, with Fairbanks actively working against his Square Deal agenda.

$2,200.00

Guiteau, Charles J.

Handwritten Letter

Letter from Charles J. Guiteau, the assassin of President James A. Garfield, to his defense attorney while on trial in Washington, D.C.

Washington DC: Postal Card, 1882. ALS. The letter is dated January 4th, 1882, days before his conviction and sentencing. Written on a postal card, measures 3" x 5.25". Housed in custom blue cloth folder, title in gilt on cover over red morocco label

Encapsulated in archival sleeve

Reads: "Jan 4, 1882 / 4PM / Mr. Scoville, Please come see me at once about my meals. There is far more danger of my being poisoned from jail food than other wise...C.G." The letter is addressed to "Attn. Scoville / Tremont House / Washington D.C. / C.J. Guiteau / January 4/82 "

Presidential assassin Charles Guiteau had good reason to fear being poisoned while in jail. Three months prior to this letter, a prison guard named William Mason fired at Guiteau, but missed. The recipient of this letter, George Scoville, was Guiteau's brotherin-law and lead defense attorney. Guiteau, also an attorney, believed he could defend himself, but the judge disagreed and appointed council. He was sentenced to death by hanging on June 30th, 1882, which was met with cheers by the crowd.

$2,800.00

Bush, George H.W.

All The Best, George Bush

First edition of All The Best, George Bush, inscribed by President Bush to Gen. Colin Powell, his Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

New York: Scribner / A Lisa Drew Book, 1999. First Edition, Fifth Printing. Octavo, 640pp. Blue cloth spine, cream boards, gilt lettering on spine. First edition, fifth printing, with matching number line on copyright page. Publisher's fine dust jacket, $30.00 on front flap. Provenance: Potomac Auction House, Lot 1275, Estate of Colin Powell.

Inscribed on a Bush Library bookplate: "Gen. Colin Powell, with respect, friendship + warm regards All the best, George Bush."

"Are you planning to jump from a plane? It's the talk of the Pentagon..." Colin Powell to former President George H.W. Bush in 1997, who noted that Powell was "too good a friend and far too polite to call me nuts" (599). General Powell remained close with the Bush family during his brief retirement in the 1990's, with former President Bush recommending him as a potential presidential candidate in 1996 and Secretary of State to his son, President George W. Bush.

$3,800.00

Whitney, David C.

The American Presidents

Limited edition of The American Presidents by David C. Whitney, a Christmas presentation copy to Gen. Colin Powell from President George H.W. Bush.

New York: Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc., 1989. Limited Edition. Octavo, xi, 562pp. Full blue leather, title stamped in gilt on spine and front cover. Includes laid-in note from The White House. Publisher's matching blue slipcase.

This copy is inscribed on a presidential bookplate: "To: Gen. Colin Powell, with great pride in your service to country Merry Christmas 1989. George Bush.”

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. He passed away in 2021, survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Alma Powell

$4,200.00

Carter, Jimmy

An Hour Before Daylight

Signed first edition of An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter, inscribed to fellow democratic presidential nominee George McGovern.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001 First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 284pp. Tan hardcover, blue spine, title in gilt on spine. First edition, first printing, with number line starting at "1" on copyright page. In the publisher's first state jacket, $26.00 on front flap

Inscribed by former president Jimmy Carter on the front endpaper: "To my friend, George McGovern / Jimmy Carter 1/30/01." Includes a laid-in letter on Ritz-Carlton San Francisco letterhead: "1/30/01 - To George McGovern, I'm sorry I missed seeing youBest wishes, with friendship and admiration - Jimmy Carter." An exceptional association copy between two democratic party leaders

George McGovern (1922-2012) was the Democratic candidate in the 1972 presidential election, losing to incumbent President Richard Nixon and paving the way for the candidacy of Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter. McGovern's loss marked a shift in the democratic party, away from urban liberalism, towards a more conservative populism, with strong rural and southern appeal McGovern also served as Senator from South Dakota from 1963-1981.

$1,800.00

Boorstin, Daniel J.

The Americans: The National Experience

Signed presentation copy of The Americans: The National Experience by Daniel J. Boorstin, a Christmas gift from President George H.W. Bush to Gen. Colin Powell.

New York: Random House, 1965. Limited Edition. Octavo, [8], 517pp, [1]. Full green leather, title in gilt on spine, decorative raised bands, presidential seal on cover. The recipients name in gilt on front cover.

Includes laid-in card from the White House. Inscribed on presidential bookplate affixed to front endpaper: "Gen. Colin Powell, Merry Christmas 1991. George Bush."

The Americans: The National Experience was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1973. This copy was specially bound in full leather for intimates of the Bush family in 1991, including his son Neil Bush, the head usher of the White House Rex Scouten, former President Jimmy Carter and this copy inscribed to Colin Powell

$3,800.00

in our time

Presentation copy of the limited edition of in our time by Ernest Hemingway, inscribed to his childood friend Lewy.

Paris: Three Mountains Press, 1924. Limited Edition. Octavo, [8], 9-30pp, [2]. Tan boards, lettering in black, decorated with collage of red lettered newspaper headlines. All edges untrimmed Printed on Rives handmade paper. From a limited edition of 170 copies issued by the publisher, this is hand-numbered 158. Woodcut frontispiece portrait of Hemingway by Henry Strater. (Hanneman A2a). Housed in a custom black cloth chemise, title in gilt on label affixed to spine. Includes the bookplate of Chicago publisher Donald S. Friede, designed and illustrated by Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias

Hemingway, Ernest $175,000.00

New owner and editor of the Three Mountain Press Billy Bird wrote to Hemingway that "I am going to pull something really fancy with your book," which yielded the detailed copy seen here. To align with Hemingway's experimental writing, the covers were decorated with newspaper headlines and the title was written in lower case letters. The "lack of capital letters" was a challenge for Hemingway, who wrote "I thought he [Bird] could go ahead and be a damn fool in his own way if it pleased him. So long as he did not fool with the text." (Cohen 48-50) The Press originally set out to make 300 copies, but a printing error with the frontispiece reduced the total to 170, with faulty copies sent to reviewers (Baker 18) Multiple elements were changed for the 1925 New York publication, including the capitalization of the title and the contents of the volume itself.

Hemingway, Ernest in our time

Inscribed on the front endpaper: "To Lewy with love from the Author. Paris, March, 1924."

Lewis "Lewy" Clarahan was a close childhood friend of Ernest "Ernie" Hemingway. The two attended high school together in Oak Park, Illinois and explored Northern Michigan on holidays. They bonded over their love of hunting, which, on one occasion, almost cost Clarahan his life when Hemingway accidentally discharged his shotgun next to Clarahan's head. They often traveled to the Hemingway's family cottage (Windemere) on Walloon Lake, to spend the summer months fishing and hunting. Clarahan had the unique distinction of reading one of Hemingway's first stories, when "...he pulled the last sheet out of his typewriter and read the story he'd written. He was very sure he'd written a real good story. That might have been his very first." (The Pantagraph, June 1992)

After World War I, the two friends grew apart, with Clarahan believing that Hemingway "was always thinking of what to do next, and where the excitement was. That was his way " While Hemingway often featured people from his youth in his novels in unflattering ways, he never featured Clarahan, "which may have been his way of showing loyalty to his boyhood friend." (Pantagraph, 1992) Clarahan died in 1994 at the age of 96.

Carroll, Lewis

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Early edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with the sequel

Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, uniformly bound in red morocco.

London: Macmillan and Company, 1869 / 1872. Early Edition. Twelvemo, [two volumes], [xii], 192pp; xii, 224pp, [2]. Finely bound in three-quarter red morocco, marbled paper boards. Five raised bands, title in gilt with gilt devices on spines. All edges gilt, new endpapers. Both with half-titles.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an early edition, with "Fourteenth Thousand" stated on title page. Solid text block, faint and occasional foxing to leaves, complete with fortytwo illustrations by John Tenniel, including frontispiece.

Through the Looking-Glass is a first edition, first impression, with "wade" in the place of "wabe" on page 21. Solid text block, touch of foxing to front and rear leaves. Preface incorrectly bound after page two Previous ownership inscription on half-title. With fifty illustrations by John Tenniel, including frontispiece. (Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch, 84)

Rowling, J.K.

Harry Potter

Complete set of the Deluxe English edition of the Harry Potter series, signed by J.K. Rowling in The Philosopher's Stone on the publisher’s bookplate.

London: Bloomsbury, 1999 - 2007. Deluxe English Edition. Octavo, [seven volumes]. Original gilt-stamped cloth, title in gilt on spines. One mounted cover illustration in full color per volume Ribbon bookmark sewn-in at center of text blocks. All first edition, first printings, with applicable number line or statement on copyright page. All fine examples, with a touch of shelf wear to cloth on Volumes I, II, and IV. Volumes VI and VII remain untouched in the original shrink-wrap. An exceptional set, rarely complete.

Signed by the author on the publisher's bookplate, affixed to front endpaper of The Philosopher's Stone. (Errington A1(d), A2(e), A7(c), A9(b), A12(c), A13(b), A14(aaa))

The Deluxe English edition of Harry Potter, also recognized as the "Children's Artwork Series in Deluxe Hardback," was created to cater to the gifting market. Founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing, Nigel Newton, states that the Harry Potter series was well fit for the gift market, with the box set "widening each time" a new book was released. (Errington p. 15)

$5,200.00

Fouqué, De La Motte

Undine

First edition of Undine by De La Motte Fouqué, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

London: William Heinemann, 1919. First Edition, Fifth Impression. Large octavo, vii, 136pp Blue cloth, title stamped in blue with illustrations on front cover and spine. Top edge dyed blue. Illustrated endpapers. Stated "New Impressions... June 1919." on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to edges, some foxing to endpapers. Previous ownership inscription on front free endpaper. In the publisher's dust jacket, some chipping and light wear to corners and edges of spine. Two small archival repairs to verso Complete with fifteen full-page plates by Arthur Rackham, including frontispiece, all with captioned tissue guard

Undine, originally written in German in 1811, is the fairy tale of a water nymph who falls in love with Huldbrand, a knight exploring the forest to win the affection of a duke's daughter in town. The story was immensely popular in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with multiple translations and an operatic adaptation performed in 1816. Fouque's story served as inspiration for other notable stories, including Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.

$425.00

Dickens, Charles

A Christmas Carol

First edition, first issue of A Christmas Carol; In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. First Edition, First Issue. Small octavo, [viii], 166pp, [2pp ads]. Full navy blue morocco, five raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Thin border stamped in blind to covers Gilt trim and turn-ins. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers

Bound by W Root and Son of London Solid text block, faint toning to hinges, light shelf wear, touch of transference to endpapers from gilt turn-ins, a near fine example.

The first issue, with half-title printed in blue, title page printed in blue and red, "Stave I" on page 1. Preface dated "December, 1843." (Shepherd 31) (Smith II 4) Publisher's original cloth covers and spine affixed to rear flyleaves. Complete with four hand-colored plates, including frontispiece, plus four wood engravings. Housed in a navy blue cloth slipcase.

Inspired by a troubling parliamentary commissioner's report on the working conditions for children in factories and mines, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 to show the average reader the struggles facing members of the lower classes. By early 1844 the novella was a global success, with publications like Fraser's Magazine calling it "a national benefit and to every man or woman who reads it a personal kindness."

$15,500.00

Gifford, Thomas

The Wind Chill Factor

Gregory Peck's personal copy of The Wind Chill Factor, inscribed by the author, Thomas Gifford.

New York: G P Putnam's Sons, 1975 First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [8], 369pp. Green cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. Light wear to tips, dampstain to lower edge of text block, soiling to covers. Paired with the publisher's first state dust jacket, $8.95 on front flap, touch of shelf wear, a near fine example.

Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "December '74 / For Gregory Peck, thanks so much for a fine time in Minneapolis - Hope you enjoy the book. Regards, Thomas Gifford." Includes 13 pages with Gregory Peck's handwritten production notes.

Gregory Peck purchased the film rights to this New York times best-selling thriller by Thomas Gifford in 1975. On the cover of the first paperback edition, the novel was announced as a "Major Motion Picture," but the movie never went into production.

$1,650.00

Grahame, Kenneth

The Wind in the Willows

First edition of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

London: Methuen and Company, 1908. First Edition, First Impression. Octavo, [8], 302pp, [2]. Full forest green morocco, five raised bands, title in gilt on red label affixed to spine. Gilt embellishments to spine, thin gilt border to both covers. Top edge gilt, with light wear Fore edge and bottom edge uncut. Marbled endpapers. Stated "First published in 1908" on copyright page Solid text block, light foxing to edges of leaves throughout, near fine. Includes frontispiece with tissue cover. Publisher's original cloth front cover and spine affixed to rear flyleaves. A beautiful example.

Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) developed The Wind in the Willows from the bedtime stories he told his son, Alastair Alastair served as inspiration for the main character, Mr. Toad. The Wind in the Willows is now Grahame's best-known title, and has since been adapted to stage and screen by other creators including A.A. Milne, Cosgrove Hall Films, and Walt Disney.

$4,200.00

Coxe, Daniel

A Collection of Voyages and Travels

First edition of A Collection of Voyages and Travels, In Three Parts, edited by Daniel Coxe, complete with three fold-out maps.

London: Olive Payne, 1741 Octavo, [three parts], [10], 142pp; viii, 86pp, [2]; [54], 122pp, [2] Full calf, title in gilt on spine, raised bands. Wear to spine, title partially chipped, spine rebacked with reinforcement to both hinges. Bookplate on front endpaper. A few points of mild toning, internally clean.

Complete with three fold-out maps, tissue repair to verso of Map 1, closed tear at hinge of Map 3, all clean, near fine examples The three maps include: The Plan for Sailing for the discovery of a Passage into the South Sea (1631-1632); A Plan of the Harbour & City of Cartagena; and A Map of Carolana and of the River Meschacebe. (Sabin 17278) (Howes C825)

$12,000.00

Coxe, Daniel

A Collection of Voyages and Travels

This scarce collection of three works united under one title was compiled by Daniel Coxe, the highlight being Part III, A Description of the English Province of Carolana; one of the first English works to describe the Southern United States. Coxe boldly asserted the English rights to control of the entire gulf region of the southern colonies, against competing claims by the French and Spanish.

Coxe draws on his 14 years exploring the southeastern United States; all the lands claimed by his father in his time as Proprietor under the Crown. The other two parts of this work include: The Dangerous Voyage of Capt. Thomas James (1740) and An Authentick and Particular Account of the Taking of Carthagena by the French, in the Year 1697, by Jean-Bernard-Louis Desjean.

Lindbergh, Charles A.

Of Flight and Life

First edition of Charles Lindbergh's Of Flight and Life, inscribed to close family friend Ruth Thomas.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1948. First Edition. Twelvemo, viii, 56pp. Blue cloth, title printed on spine. First edition with "Scribner's A" on copyright page. Solid text block, touch of wear to cloth. In the publisher's dust jacket, $1.50 on front flap, tape repairs to top and bottom edges of verso, light wear to corners and spine, a touch of shelf wear. Blue and silver text vibrant and clear.

Inscribed on the half-title: "To Ruth Thomas / with best wishes from / Charles A. Lindbergh / August 1948."

Ruth Thomas watched the Lindbergh children throughout the 1940s and completed some secretarial work for the family as well Thomas was close with Charles' wife, Anne Lindbergh, but the two had a complex relationship, as recorded in Anne's letters

$1,800.00

The Spirit of St. Louis

The galley copies of The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles A. Lindbergh.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1953]. Galley Copy. Oblong quarto, [two volumes], both with handwritten titles on brown paper covers. Each volume in brown wraps, bound with string, cloth strap along top edge. Volume I contains the galleys for page 1-82, with 83-165 in Volume II. This work does not include the Appendix or photographs. Faint dampstain to last 20 pages of Volume I, no impact to text. Housed in custom black morocco clamshell, lined with black cloth, title stamped in gilt over black label. Scribner's "A" sticker on front panel of Volume I. Light wear to wrappers, both with solid bindings

The original manuscripts for this book are held in the National Archives, but there are no other known copies of the Galley Proofs in institutions or private collections.

Lindbergh's first account of his transatlantic journey, titled "We," was published shortly after the historic flight in 1927. Lindbergh was never happy with this rushed account of his journey, written largely by the publisher. His personal account of the journey, The Spirit of St. Louis, won the Pulitzer Prize for Autobiography in 1954.

$2,800.00

Lindbergh, Charles A.

Doss, Frances M.

Desmond Doss: In God's Care

Inscribed to Gen. Colin Powell, the first edition of Desmond Doss: In God's Care.

Collegedale, Tenn: The College Press, 1998. First Edition. Octavo, [viii], 190pp, [10]

Paperback, title and illustrations on covers. No additional printings mentioned. Housed in blue cloth clamshell, title in gilt on spine.

Signed on the cover page and title page by Desmond T. Doss. Additional inscription opposite title page: "To General Colin L. Powell, U.S.A. (Ret.) 7/27/98. God Bless You, Desmond D / Prov 3:5, 6 "

Desmond Doss (1919-2006) was a conscientious objector due to his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist. He served as a combat medic in the Pacific Theater, earning two Bronze Stars and the Medal of Honor. He was the only conscientious objector to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. His story received national attention in 2016 with the release of Hacksaw Ridge, an Academy Award nominated film depicting the life of Corporal Doss.

$750.00

African-American Combat Nurses and Soldiers [World War II]

Series of thirteen photographs from World War II featuring photos of the first contingent of Black female combat nurses to arrive in the Southwest Pacific and prize fighter Toikey Thompson.

US Signal Corps, [c 1940s] First Edition Thus. Two silver gelatin photographs measuring 8"x10", one 5"x7", one 4"x6", and nine 3.5"x5"or smaller. All in very good to good condition, with a touch of wear along edges and some faint toning. One small image with loss to right edge, a thin crease, and tape repairs. A unique set, some with stamped dates and typed captions written by U.S. press, some with handwritten notes and signatures

Although the demand for nurses in World War II was consistently high, segregation and Jim Crow laws kept qualified African American nurses from serving. A quota was set in 1941 to enlist fifty-six Black nurses who were only permitted to aid German prisoners of war, or men in segregated spaces. That number remained in place until July 1944. The Allies' need for medical aid in the final year of the war did not change acceptance into service. By mid-1945, just 0.8% of the Army Nurse Corps were African American, out of almost 60,000. (National Women's History Museum)

$850.00

Melville, Herman

White-Jacket

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1850. First American Edition, First Printing. Octavo, vii, [2], 10-465pp Finely bound in three-quarter navy blue morocco, blue cloth boards Five raised bands with gilt embellishments, title in gilt on spine. Thin gilt trim to boards, top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Solid text block, light wear to hinges, faint foxing to edges, near fine. Previous ownership inscription in pencil on pages 9 and 241.

A first issue, with the quote from "Good Sea Captain" preceding the author's note, the author's note dated "New York March, 1850," signature "Q*" on page 36, and signature "T" not marked on page 433pp. (BAL 13662)

Herman Melville (1819-1891) wrote White-Jacket based on his experience as a seaman aboard the frigate USS United States from 1843 to 1844. It is considered Melville's most political work, primarily due to his description of and commentary on flogging as punishment in the navy The book joined an ongoing legal discussion of the practice, and Melville's detailed narrative in Chapter 33 added to public outrage.

$2,800.00

First American edition of White-Jacket by Herman Melville.

Ambrose, Stephen E.

Band Of Brothers

First edition, first printing of Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose, inscribed by Staff Sgt. John Martin of Easy Company.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 335pp. Purple cloth spine, beige boards, title in gilt on spine. First edition, first printing, with full number line on copyright page. Ownership inscription on front free endpaper. In publisher's first state dust jacket, $25 00 on front flap, sunning to spine, a very good example.

Inscribed on the half title: "Dave - My Friend and Neighbor / Since this book includes my involvement in Bastogne, thought you may be interested. John Martin 6-16-95."

Staff Sargent John W Martin (1922-2005) was a member of Easy Company, of the 101st Airborne Division. Martin made his first combat jump into Normandy, as part of the DDay Invasion. He continued to serve with Easy Company as they progressed towards Germany, seeing combat in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, Martin returned to Columbus, Ohio where he attended The Ohio State University He eventually landed in Phoenix, where he built a successful construction company Martin passed away in in 2005.

$1,250.00

Dobie, J. Frank

Apache Gold and Yaqui Silver

Signed limited edition of Apache Gold & Yaqui Silver by J. Frank

Dobie, known as the Sierra Madre Edition, from the library of Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico.

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1939. Limited Edition. Octavo, xvii, [1], 366pp. Quarter brown cloth, terracotta boards, title on printed label on spine. Stated "First Edition, Published March 1939" on copyright page. Housed in the publisher's matching black slipcase, title and matching limitation on spine. Additional metallic spine label bound at rear endpaper.

Includes an additional suite of 5 illustrated plates by Tom Lea. The Sierra Madre Edition was limited to 265 copies, all signed by J. Frank Dobie and the illustrator, Tom Lea. This is number 11. An attractive work.

Clinton P. Anderson (1895-1975) served as United States The Secretary of Agriculture in the Truman Administration (1945-1948), then Senator from New Mexico (1949-1973).

$1,850.00

Rombauer, Irma S.

The Joy of Cooking

First edition, first printing of Irma S. Rombauer's self-published cookbook, The Joy of Cooking.

Irma S. Rombauer, 1931. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 395pp. Green pebbled cloth, title in gilt on front cover. Stated "Printed by A.C. Clayton Printing Co." on copyright page, with no additional printings listed. Solid text block, light wear to corners, slight fraying of cloth along joints and bottom edge of spine. Internally bright and clean, with illustrations by Irma's daughter, Marion. Lacking the original dust jacket. Housed in custom blue cloth clamshell, title in gilt on black label affixed to spine. (Bitting, p. 407)

Irma S. Rombauer (1877-1962) wrote The Joy of Cooking as a way to earn a living and cope with the sudden loss of her husband, Edgar. Rombauer collected recipes from members of her hometown, St. Louis, and found a local printer to produce 3,000 copies. Their contract, signed with A.C. Clayton Printing, called for all first printings to be made with "washable cover fabrics mailing cartons and individualized stickers." (Mendelson 91) The Joy of Cooking remains in print today, with more than 18 million copies sold from updated editions continuously edited by Rombauer's extended family.

$5,200.00

Baker, James A.

The Politics Of Diplomacy

Inscribed to the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell, the first edition of The Politics of Diplomacy by James A. Baker III.

New York: G P Putnam's Sons, 1995 First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xvi, 687pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt on spine Full number line listed on the copyright page Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $32.50 retail price on front flap, touch of shelf wear, a near fine example.

Inscribed by the author: "To Colin Powell - Ronald Reagan's best national security advisor, and the JCS Chairman who helped the Bush administration's national security apparatus work the way it was supposed to. With friendship and respect - Jim Baker."

James A. Baker served as White House Chief of Staff and Treasury Secretary for President Reagan, then Secretary of State for President George H.W. Bush. He reluctantly returned to his post as Chief of Staff shortly before George Bush lost his bid for reelection in 1992

$2,800.00

Wilson, Bill

Alcoholics Anonymous

First edition, first printing of Alcoholics Anonymous by Bill Wilson, in the publisher's first state jacket. This copy is signed by Nell Wing.

New York: Works Publishing Company, 1939. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, viii, [2], 400pp, [6]. Full red cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. No additional printings mentioned on copyright page. This copy was rebound with modern red cloth and matched with period endpapers Solid text block, free of marks or notations. Small wormhole in lower quarter of last chapter, no impact to text. Faint dampstain to lower foredge, no impact to text. Housed in a custom red cloth clamshell, title in gilt over black morocco labels. In the publisher's first issue dust jacket, lacking top quarter of front panel, tape repairs to verso, light soiling and sunning to spine, a scarce example in any condition

This copy is inscribed on the front endpaper: "Dear Don - Wishing you all the best - be well and lots to read and enjoy in this precious book...Be Well, Nell Wing (3/3/47!)"

Nell Wing (1918-2007) was the first archivist of Alcoholics Anonymous, personal secretary to Bill Wilson and author of "Grateful to Have Been There: My 42 Years with Bill & Lois & the Evolution of Alcoholics Anonymous."

$16,500.00