Signed Books

2001. Ephemera. Illus. by Illustated. Fine. No Binding. Signed by Author(s). July 26, 2001. Certificate of 'RECOGNITION'. SIGNED by FIDEL CASTRO. Large and graphic, this award (written in Spanish) was awarded to Danais Lima Gomez, for his 'excellent work' doing social work/public service in Havana's barrios and acknowledging the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution in 2001 -- 26 de Julio del 2001, Ciudad de La Habana and "Ano de la Revolucion Victoriosa en el Neuvo Milenio"-- a patriotic description of Cuba's Independence Day, July 26th, and the July Movement of the Cuban Revolution. Castro spearheaded the popular revolution that overthrew Cuban then dictator Fulgencio Batista. From 1959-2008, Castro served as Cuba's president and revolutionary leader. Signed by FIDEL CASTRO in bold, blue ink-- next to design-photograph of a large, carved statue of a strong worker holding a small, dependent child. Certificate: 16.75" x 11.5", full color printing and… Read More

New York: Abbeville Press, 1992. Signed and inscribed by photographer Nevada Weir on title pages. 216 very heavy glossy pages. Dust jacket has only light rubbing and edgewear. Extra shipping for this heavy volume applies to any service other than US Media Mail. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Signed by Illustrator. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Wier, Nevada. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

NY: Harper, 2016. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Erdrich on the title page. Additionally, a facsimile of two ms pages with Erdrich's revisions printed on both sides of an illustrated broadside on heavy card stock is laid-in. Also laid-in is an illustrated bookmark from Birchbark Books, Erdrich's Minneapolis bookshop. Upon publication of the book, Birchbark sold an unspecified number of signed copies with the facsimile ms pages. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. The third novel in Erdrich's Justice trilogy.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann, 1911. Octavo. Original grey wrappers printed in black. 4 plates of which 1 is folding and the others are double-page. Ownership signature "Ric" and short note on the upper wrapper. Wrappers a little toned at the extremities, lightly rubbed, lower corner bumped, contents faintly toned. A very good copy. Offprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author on the upper wrapper, "Schrader, with kind regards of the author". Cell biologist Kristine Bonnevie (1872-1949) was Norway's first female professor and the first woman member of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. She studied with chromosome researcher Theodor Boveri in Germany, and was awarded a PhD in 1906 for her study of sex cells. "The problem of chromosome halving in the sex cells was not well understood at the time, and her work challenged the classic work of the Norwegian cytologists Alette and Kristian Emil Schreiner. In response to criticism by the Schreiners about her chromosomal work, Bonnevie went to Columbia… Read More

Signed by both Heather Child and Dorothy Colles, and includes a rather lengthy personal letter from Dorothy Colles (written on a piece of stationary with an image of one of her works of art printed on it) to a Steven Nunn. Very rare; we have not seen another signed copy of this book, let alone one signed by both authors and including a personal letter.Publishing house is listed as Charles Scribner's Sons New York on the inside, and has Bell on the spine of the dust jacket and the boards. Publishing location given as Great Britain. SBN is 684130939.Dust jacket is present with a bit of wear and minor tears on the edges. It is clipped. No stickers/residue. The boards show some wear in the form of small faded spots, mostly on the very edges not protected by the jacket. No writing or markings noted beyond the signatures (which are not personalized beyond "With Best Wishes.") Pages are secure but the binding feels a bit loose and in places you can see the thread through the pages. Tanning and… Read More

New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006. Signed and dated 6-26-06 on the title page by the author. First edition / First printing. Black paper-covered spine, maroon paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket. A New York Times Notable Book of the Year 2006.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. Signed on the title page by the author. Additionally inscribed: For Wes, with the pleasure of meeting you. Richard Ford 2006. First edition / First printing. First issue jacket with author photo on rear panel, on later issues the photo was replaced by reviews. Some sellers have noted typesetting errors on pages 281 and 289. These errata are also present on later printings, so they are not actually an issue point. Blue cloth spine, brown paper-covered boards. Fine in very fine dust jacket. Selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review for their 10 Best Books of 1995 List. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Pen Faulkner Award. Highly praised and much anticipated sequel to The Sportswriter.

New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1999, hardcover, 322 pp, First Edition stated, First Printing, Signed and inscribed by the Author to the original owner on the title page, Fine in Very Near Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, slightest of edge nicks, in new Brodart sleeve. The third book from the author of Sister Wolf and Group Sex, a tale of shape-changers and exorcism written with intelligence, restraint and style. ISBN 9780394556963

Triumph Books, 2012-09-26. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x2. Collectible first edition, first printing of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis' autobiography, Closing the Gap: Lombardi, the Packers Dynasty, and the Pursuit of Excellence. Inscribed and signed by Davis on front free endpaper thus: "Best wishes | Willie Davis | HOF 81." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Full index. 394 pp. 9 3/8" x 6 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Priced dust jacket near flawless. An exceptionally presentable autobiography of one the greatest players in Green Bay Packers history. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

New York: E. P. Dutton/Seymour Lawrence, 1988. Signed on the half-title page by the author. Also signed at the lower right corner of his illustration on the cover of dust jacket by Russell Chatham. First edition / First printing. White cloth spine, olive paper-covered boards. Fine in fine dust jacket.

SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN! This listing is for a Buzz Aldrin autograph which has been professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA and encapsulated for security and display in their custom tamper-proof holder. You will also receive a large & breathtaking 8x10 color portrait photo as a bonus. The overall size of the autograph holder is 9-1/2" long by 4-5/8" wide. Condition is brand new.

SIGNED BY TONY and imported by me directly from his website during the brief period of availability. Ships from the US. Brand new softcover edition, but bumped at lower spine (see photo). Expedited and international shipping are welcome, signed by author.

Hyperion Books for Children, 2002-04-01. 1st Ed. hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8x0x10. Signed. SIGNED IN PERSON BY JULIE and NOT inscribed to anyone! A breathtaking 1st printing in as new, unread and gift worthy condition. Expedited and international shipping are welcome signed by author.

Seattle, Portland Press / Abrams, 2011. Signed on the first black page following the end-paper by Dale Chihuly. First edition / First printing. Deluxe Signed Edition in custom slipcase. Green cloth, with green cloth slipcase. Very fine in fine slipcase. Heavy book will require additional shipping charge. Not available for international sale.

1ST PRINTING SIGNED BY WILLIAM SHATNER on the front endpaper as shown. Also briefly inscribed to friends, includes photo of Mr. Shatner attending a party at inscribees' home. A lovely book in near-fine gift-worthy condition. Price-intact dust jacket looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Expedited shipping is welcome; signed by author.