Signed Books

American landscape photographer and environmentalist (1902-1984), highly celebrated for his images of the American West. Signed book, a special edition for Time/Life book subscribers, Ansel´s signature is on a plate on the frontend page. Published by Little, Brown and Co., 1979.  Mostly photographs, with an introduction by Paul Brooks and a forewords by Ansel. Hardcovers, dust jacket, large format 15.4 x 12.3 inches, great for a coffee table, some wear on dust jacket, book in excellent condition.

American politician and diplomat (b.1937), an immigrant from the Czech republic, Albright was the first female Secretary of State in the United States (1997-2001) under Bill Clinton. Signed book, published by Miramax Books, 2003, signature is on the title page, inscribed. Hardcovers, dust jacket, 562 pages, 6.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress, singer and author (b.1935), active in film and theater since 1945. Signed book, published by Hyperion, New York, 2008, signature is on the flyleaf or first blank page. Hardcovers, 339 numbered pages, 6.5 x 9.5 inches. dust jacket, in excellent condition.

Great book signed by the famous science fiction writer on the title page, includes some of his debut fantasies. Hardcover, 1979, book club edition, 526 pages, 6 x 8.5 inches, dustcover and book in very fine condition.

American writer (1868-1934), one of the early nature writers of the American Southwest. Signed book "The Land of Little Rain", her most famous book, now a classic, inscribed on the first title page to famous American mountaineer, environmentalist and author Francis P. Farquhar (1887-1974). First edition, fourth impression, published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1903. Hardcovers, 282 pages, with original illustrations on the margins, minor wear on spine, small crack on frontend page, in very fine condition. Book comes in a special green protective case - see scans.

Fabulous autograph book, with 12 signatures on the frontend and title pages by some of the most important figures in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo company and Jack Anderson, the book´s author. Signatures include: Alexandra Danilova, Michel Katcharoff, Anne Barlow, Vida Brown Olinick, Deni Lamont, Dorothy Lister, Leon Danielian, Anna Scarpova Youskevitch, Irina Pabst, Nora White and Jack Anderson (dance critic and the author).  Published by Dance Horizons, New York, 1981, 333 numbered pages with some illustrations inside, dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25 inches, very minor wear, in very good condition.

Copy #27 of 250 numbered copies - SIGNED & dated "London ´77" by Baryshnikov on the title page. Features 6 silk screen mezzotint prints one for each of the Ballets noted in the title. (10" X 8" images printed on 17" X 15" sheets), photographs by Jennie Walton. Published by Megara Screenprinting, London, first edition 1977. All prints, covers and pages are fine. Housed in a black portfolio with silver stamped titles & black satin ribbon ties. (18" X 16"). In excellent condition. A notably uncommon production highlighting the charm & grace of the dancer in his prime. RARE! sold at bargain price.

British dance historian, critic, technical theorist, translator, bookseller, and publisher (1891-1976).  Signed mini book "Margot Fonteyn", 20 numbered pages, first edition, Wyman and Sons Ltd., London, 1948. Size is 5.5 x 8.6 inches, some illustrations, in very good condition.

American explorer, politician and academic (1875-1956). Hiram Bingham III is famous for bringing the ruins of Machu Picchu (Peru) of the Incas to the world´s attention when he discovered them in 1911, later becoming a US senator and Governor of Connecticut.  Signed book "Elihu Yale", about the merchant who gave the name to Yale University, where Bingham was an academic. First edition, 1939, by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, hardcovers, 362 pages, Bingham signed and inscribed the book on the frontend page, with a Christmas greetings, inscribed, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an original National Geographic Magazine from April, 1913, the famous issue where his now celebrated 1912 expedition (sponsored by the NGS) and the discovery of Machu Picchu are described. A very long article which takes the entire issue, and includes 244 illustrations, magazine is 6.8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Argentinians short-story writer, essayist and poet (1899-1986), and a key figure in the Spanish-language and universal literature. Signed poetry book, "El Hacedor", first edition, Emecé Editores, 1960. Borges signed on the first blank page, 112 pages, 5 x 7.25 inches, softcover, minor damage on spine, otherwise in very good condition.

American celebrity chef (1956-2018), author and travel documentarian who starred in programs focusing on international cuisine and the human condition. Signed book, published by Clays Ltd, UK, paperback edition, 2004, softcovers, 274 numbered pages. Bourdain signed and inscribed this book on the first title page. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in very good condition, almost like new.

Former first lady of the United States (1929-1994) during the presidency of John F. Kennedy and was regarded then and afterward as an international icon of style and culture.  Her book, signed as Jacqueline Bouvier, also signed by her sister Lee. This is a limited first edition (only 500 copies) of this delightful memoir written by the Bouvier sisters about their summer in Europe. Folio, original marbled blue paper boards, original cardboard slipcase with photographic paper label, illustrated with drawings and decorations by both authors. Signatures of both Jacqueline (who formerly was Jacqueline Kennedy) and Lee Bouvier on first title page.   Original slipcase, hardcovers, 10.5 x 13.5 inches, in excellent condition. About the book content: In 1951, eighteen-year-old Lee Bouvier and her twenty-two-year-old sister Jacqueline took their first trip to Europe together. Jackie had already spent a year in France living with a French family and attending the Sorbonne. Her many cards and letters had made her sister Lee want nothing more than to see Europe with Jackie. Having convinced their parents, the two young ladies set off to see the continent. As they traveled, they sketched and kept notes, creating an illustrated journal of their time abroad, which they presented to their parents as a thank you upon their return.

American author and screenwriter (1920-2012), famous for his works on fantasy, science fiction, mystery and horror. Signed comics book "The Ray Bradbury Chronicles", volume 4, also signed by illustrators Matt Wagner, Richard Corben, and Al Williamson. A Byron Press Visual Publications book, special issue of 1000 numbered copies of which this is #665, with all the signatures on the title page. Hardcovers and original dust jacket, 7 x 10.4 inches, in excellent condition.  

Limited edition book, signed on the first page both by composer Benjamin Britten and illustrator Sidney Nolan, published by Faber Music, London. A facsimile of the original score of the piece with the same name, with full color, full page illustrations by Nolan.  An edition of only 1000 copies, of which 300 were signed by both composer and artist, this one is number 167, published celebrating the 60th birthday of Britten. Total size is 11.25 x 15.3 inches, hardcovers, original bookcase is included (not shown), in excellent condition.  See scans of front cover, title page, first page, and a couple of pages inside. 

Russian and American poet and essayist (1940-1996), winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Signed book "Less than One", first edition 1986, 4th printing, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York. Soft covers with hard cloth-covered slipcase with an original silver print photo attached on the back, 501 printed pages, 5.6 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American author (b.1964) best known for his thriller novels, 3 of them (Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code and Inferno) have been adapted into films. Signed book "The Da Vinci Code", one of his best sellers, first edition, published by Doubleday, 2003, 454 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket. Brown signed on the title page, book is in very good condition.

English writer and composer (1917-1993), a comic writer, his best-known work is "The Clockwork Orange). First published in 1962, a film adaptation was made in 1971 by Stanley Kubrick, which greatly popularized the book. Luxury edition, leather-bound, signed by Burgess on one of the black pages before the title page. Easton Press, US, 1986, 6 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (b.1946) and 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009). Signed book, published by Crown Publishers, New York, 2019, Bush signs on the title page. Hardcovers, 497 numbered pages, including 2 sections with photographs, 6.4 x 9.5 inches, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

American novelist (1924-1984), short story writer, screenwriter and playwright. Capote created several books that are now classics, including Breakfast at Tiffany´s (1958) and In Cold Blood (1966), some were taken to film. Signed book, limited edition published by The Franklin Library, 1979 (but originally published in 1948), Capote signed on the first blank page. Luxurious, leather-bound book with gilded edges, 194 numbered pages, hardcovers, 5.75 x 8.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American film director, producer and writer (1897-1991), creator of several major award-winning films in the 1930s and 40s. Signed book "The Films of Frank Capra", first edition, 1977, Citadel Press, Seacaucus, New Jersey, USA. Capra signed on the title page, together with the 2 authors of this book, who also inscribed it on the frontend page. A total of 278 pages, 8.75 x 11.25 inches, dust jacket and book both in very good condition.

American writer and lecturer (1888-1955), developer of courses on self-improvement, corporate training and interpersonal skills. Carnegie wrote several books, the most famous being the still extremely popular "How to Win Friends...", published for the first time in 1936. Signed book, the 47th Edition (1944), 312 pages, 5.25 x 8.1 inches, no dust covers, in excellent condition.

American politician (b.1924) and former (the 39th) president of the USA. Book "The Virtues of Aging" signed by him on the title page, published by the Library of Contemporary Thought, New York, 140 numbered pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, hardcovers and dust jacket, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian-born environmental artist (1935-2020), his full name is Christo Vladimirov Yavachev. Christo is famous for his works with his now deceased wife Jeanne-Claude and his own. Signed book "The Umbrellas" about the joint project for Japan and USA which led to an exhibition in June-July 1989. Published by the Guy Pieters Gallery, Belgium. Christo signs on the title page of this bilingual (in English and Japanese) book full of pictures. Size is 9.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. Also included is a separate, 2-page printout that explains about the project.

American novelist (1947-2013), very famous for his espionage novels, with storylines set after the cold war. Signed book, "Clear and Present Danger", one of his most famous novels, first edition, 1989, G. P. Putnam´s Sons, New York, novel was taken to film 5 years later. Signed and inscribed on the short title page, a total of 656 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, 6.4 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.