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First Edition, first book printing of this 1968 scarcity by one of the godmothers of what would become the early feminist movement, mainstreaming into "Women's Lib" in the 1970's. SOLANAS, Valerie's S.C.U.M. Manifesto. [Society for Cutting Up Men.] Bound in publisher's original printed wraps. Near Fine with light foxing and light wear to wraps, light sunning to spine and pages toned. A very desirable copy of this radical feminist manifesto whose author became famous when she non-fatally shot Pop artist Andy Warhol in 1968. Fascinating document, openly admitting that the movement was not about freedom to pursue opportunity but to "OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT, ELIMINATE THE MONEY SYSTEM, INSTITUTE COMPLETE AUTOMATION AND DESTROY THE MALE SEX" (Page 1). Book #v5a119. $980. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

SIGNED UNMATCHED Ayn Rand Acquisition! Signed Contract for Rand to appear on Metromedia (Then Channel 5 in NYC) to discuss "The Modern Man" as her new book on the Objectivist Ethics, The Virtue of Selfishness, was published in hardcover. According to the Ayn Rand Archives, Rand did appear on the show, likely discussing her new book. Contract is in fine condition and contains Rand's additional comment to the typescript plus her initials, both in her pen. Rand contracts have been known to fetch over $10,000. A magnificent, unique Rand acquisition. Book #P1310. $4200. We carry the world's largest selection of rare, signed, and manuscript Ayn Rand in private hands.

"Today he was being reminded yet again of the obvious: The world doesn't give even the slightest damn about us or our petty problems. We never quite get that, do we?" Signed without personalization, this is a new first edition, first printing of Coben's thriller with removeable "Autographed Copy" sticker on lower right corner of front panel. Hot off the press and opened only by Coben for him to sign. Book #N3110. $29. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

"We all want to know why. Man is the asking animal." Coveted, highly collectible First Edition, First Printing copy of Boorstin's bestseller. Signed without inscription on the title page by the author. A lovely, unread copy, opened only by Boorstin for his signature. Book #P5a127. $48. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

"We all want to know why. Man is the asking animal." Coveted, highly collectible First Edition, First Printing copy of Boorstin's bestseller. Signed without inscription on the title page by the author. A lovely, unread copy, opened only by Boorstin for his signature. Book #P5a127. $48. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

"this book of which I m so proud" (Frank Sinatra, Inscribed 1971). SIGNED CUSTOM Leather-bound 'Senate Filibuster for Frank' honoring Sinatra's unparalleled place as "the greatest entertainer the United States has ever had." ONE OF VERY FEW COPIES CUSTOM DESIGNED/SIGNED/GIFTED BY FRANK SINATRA AND INTENDED ONLY FOR HIS PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. His book done His way! Custom-bound volume entitled in gilt lettering on the front cover, Senate Filibuster for FRANK, June 30, 1971, leather-bound hardcover with matching slipcase, 8.5 x 11.5, signed and inscribed on an opening page in black ink, "For Joe and Dee, The contents of this book, of which I'm so proud, come to you with my love and affectionate hopes for you both. Francis Sinatra, May 7-1973, Palm Springs." Specially bound according to Sinatra's specifications by the California Bookbinding Company in Hollywood, the volume contains a full copy of the Congressional Record, Vol. 117, No. 101, Proceedings and Debates of the 92nd Congress, First Session.… Read More

SIGNED without personalization by Sendak on Title Page. Stated First American Edition. Seven Little Monsters served as the basis for the Canadian-Chinese television production of the same name (2000-2007). Price in tact on cover. A very nearly fine copy with some toning to edges. Scarce signed Sendak. Book #P2134. $288. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

Unread Uncorrected Manuscript of Ruff's novel dedicated to Ayn Rand, the first novel in which Rand appears as a character. "In Sewer, Gas & Electric. my protagonist, Joan Fine, engages [Ayn] Rand in debate.But the decision to treat Rand and her philosophy as more than just the butt of a joke as a person, not a perversity -- that s Dad." A beautiful, unread copy, preceding the first edition. Book #Cv2203. $38. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

Rare in Original First Edition/First Printing dust jacket. A Near-Fine copy (some chipping to disparate pages not affecting text) of the first edition of this rare book in a bright, complete dust jacket. Book #v5a2355. $300. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

UNmatched value on Patrick Henry's signature! If this be treason, make the most of it." A scarce partly printed document, SIGNED "P Henry," certifying eligibility for a land bounty for a Revolutionary War veteran. In full: "I do certify that Thomas Bird is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a sergeant of the Continental line for the War. Sight at conclusion by Patrick Henry and Thomas Merriwether. Matted and framed with a hand-colored engraving of Henry. Overall size: 9.5 x 15.5. Fine with some ink erosion to crossed out words. Signed by the Lion of Liberty! Book #Cv2421. $3950. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

SIGNED by David Foster Wallace on the Title Page. Original color pictorial wrappers. A long out-of-print First Edition copy, seldom encountered signed. Signed first edition of this early scholarly consideration of rap, and Wallace's book immediately preceding his epic Infinite Jest. Uncommon in the first edition (it was reissued in 2013, by Back Bay Books sans the original subtitle, following Wallace's death), it is scarce signed. And while the rear cover erroneously proclaims the book "the first serious consideration of rap" (both Steven Hager and David Topp beat them to that distinction), it remains an early, if largely academic, interrogation of hip-hop. Book #Cv2354. $3500. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

SIGNED by Langston Hughes. "Dream on, dreamer, dream on." First edition of the final volume in his "Simple" series featuring Jesse B. Semple, known as Simple, often called "The most famous character in black fiction." A fine, tight copy, signed by Hughes without personalization, in a just about fine unclipped jacket. No writings or markings in the book save for Hughes' signature on the front flyleaf. Book #vP2139. $1100. We specialize in rare, signed, and manuscript Ayn Rand as well as other legends and landmarks.

SIGNED Charles Lindbergh Presentation Edition of The Spirit of St. Louis, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953, bearing the First Issue point of Scribner's "A" on the copyright page. Signed by Lindbergh in black fountain pen on the presentation page, Charles A. Lindbergh, with number 446 noted in the limited edition of only 1000 copies. Lindbergh won the Pulitzer Prize for this account of his successful attempt of the New York-Paris flight that had claimed the lives of six pilots before him. With illustrated endpapers and photos throughout, bound in red cloth boards with silver lettering, the book measures 5.75" x 8.5'' and runs 561pp. This copy is accompanied by the original first edition pictorial dustjacket, evidently supplied by the previous owner. In Near Fine condition with no writings, bookplates, or markings of any kind. Book #Pv2303. $2200. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

SIGNED by Tenessee Williams (no personalization) on the front flyleaf, a highly collectible first edition copy, one of only 5080 copies, of his Pulitzer Prize winning drama of faded, promiscuous Blanche DuBois vs her brutally sexy brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski, still celebrated 75 years after its Broadway opening as one of the finest achievements in the American theatre. A highspot of theatre and cinema, Streetcar launched the careers of Marlon Brando, Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter and Karl Malden, and solidified the position of Tennessee Williams as one of the most important young playwrights of his generation, as well as that of Elia Kazan as the greatest American stage director of the '40s and '50s. Of his Broadway performance in Streetcar, Brando remarked: "What I remember most about a Streetcar Named Desire was the emotional grind of acting in it six nights and two afternoons a week. Try to imagine what it was like walking on stage at 8:30 every night having to yell, scream, cry, break dishes,… Read More