Signed Books ($50 - $100)

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.

American playwright (1853-1931), theatrical producer, impresario, director, and pioneer of many innovative new forms of stage lighting and special effects. Book titled "Plays Under the Stage Direction of David Belasco" signed, inscribed, and dated by Belasco on April 3, 1925, over the frontend page.  The book was printed in New York, in 1925 (no editor or publisher was mentioned), 47 pages.  Size is 6 x 8.7 inches, some tape on the binding, in overall good condition.  

Former first lady of the United States (1925-2018) from 1989 to 1993 as the wife of President George H.W. Bush. Her book "A Memoir" signed twice by her on the first blank page and the first title page. First edition by Lisa Drew Books, New York, 1994; size is 6.4 x 9.6 inches, 575 pages (including photographs), hardcovers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

American politician, diplomat, writer and lawyer (b.1947), who was the First Lady of the United States (1993-2001), then US Senator and Secretary of State, as well as the first woman to be nominated for president of the US by a major political party. Signed book, published by Simon & Schuster, New York,first edition, 2017. Hardcovers, dust jacket, 494 numbered pages, 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Duchess of York (b.1959) and former wife of Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom. Her book "Finding Sarah" signed by her on the front end page, dated in 2011; first edition by Atria Books, 2011.  Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, 315 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Italian ballet dancer (1888-1954). Her book "L'Arte della Danza" signed and inscribed by her on the first blank page. First Edition, 1923, Illustrated. Size is 6.75 x 10.25 inches, some cracks over the spine, in fair condition.

American actor (1931-2018), singer, film producer, and author; active in films between 1950-2015. His book "Confidential" boldly signed and inscribed by him on the full title page, dated 2005.  Algonquin Books, first edition, 2005, hardcovers, 378 pages, size is 6.2 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

American biographer (b.1943), historian, former sports journalist, and political commentator. Her Book "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism" signed by her on the title page, published by Simon & Schuster, New York (2013), first edition. Size is 6.5 x 9.5 inches, 910 pages, illustrations, in very good condition.

American historian (1934-2015), best known for his lawsuit against the National Archives and Richard Nixon, which won the release of the tape recordings in relation with the Watergate scandal. Signed book, inscribed and dated in 1993, with a long sentiment, first edition 1990, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. A total of 731 numbered pages plus hard covers, dust jacket, all in very good condition. Signature is on the frontend page, 6.75 x 9.5 inches.

American portrait photographer (b.1949) best known for her portraits, particularly of celebrities, which often feature subjects in intimate settings and poses. Her book "A Photographer's Life 1990-2005" signed by her on the first title page, published by Random House. Size is 10.3 x 13.75 inches,475 pages, hard covers, dust jacket, minor wear on dust jacket, otherwise in very good condition.

American political commentator (b.1943), TV host, military historian, author and retired US Marine corps officer, among other things won a lot of publicity for the Iran-Contra scandal in the late 1980s. Signed book "Under Fire" about the Iran-Contra affair, 446 numbered pages, hardcovers, published by Harper Collins, NY, first edition first printing, dust jacket, in very good condition. Signed by North on a book plate attached to first title page, 6.3 x 9.6 inches.

Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Their book "Hairspray: The Roots" signed on the first title page by  all four authors plus two other signatures (probably other co-participants in the making of the book), published by Roundtable Press Book, and Faber & Faber, Inc.. Size is 10.25 x 10.25 inches, 168 pages, small crack on the dust jacket, otherwise in excellent condition.

American-born Jordanian philanthropist (b.1951) whose name was Lisa Najib Halavy, queen to King Hussein of Jordan (1978-1991). Her autobiography book "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life" signed by her on a plate attached to the front end page.  Book edited by Miramax Books, size is 6.4 x 9.4 inches, 467 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

American playwright and poet (1948-2018), as a black feminist, she addressed issues relating to race in much of her work. Signed book "For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf", a choreopoem by Ntozake Shange. Published by Macmillan Publishing, New York, fourth printing of the 1st Edition, 1978. A total of 64 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, signed by her on the frontend page. Size is 6.1 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1891-1972) and pioneer of the American modern dance, and husband to the celebrated ballerina Ruth St. Denis. His book "Whitman: His Immortal Leaves" signed by him on page 3. Size is 6 x 9.25 inches, minor stains on the front cover, hardcovers, 84 pages, special edition of 500 books (350 of them signed by the author), in very good condition.

American writer and intellectual (1925-2012). His historical fiction novel "Julian" signed by him on the first title page. Published by Little, Brown & Co., 1st Edition, 1st Printing.  Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, 503 pages, hardcovers, missing dust jacket, in very good condition.

Former manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York (b.1940), where he had a 42-year long career. Signed book, first edition by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2006. Signed and inscribed by Volpe on the title page, 304 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, book includes some illustrations, all in excellent condition.

Photo book signed by the famous performing arts photographer, with many pictures, 188 pages, published by Doubleday Company, 1971. Signed and inscribed on frontend page by Waldman, dated in another hand in 1976. Size is 7.4 x 10.5 inches, book and dust jacket in very good condition.

American political journalist and historian (1915-1986), known for his reporting from China during WWII and his political books. Signed book "Breach of Faith", first edition published by Atheneum Publishers, New York, 1975. A total of 373 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, signed by White on the first title page, 6.25 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1945), comedian, author, producer, and director. Book "People Weekly Celebrates the 70s" signed by the comedian on the title page. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, 140 pages (CD included), hard covers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.