Presidential and Celebrity Signatures

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004 First printing of the first edition. Signed by Jimmy Carter directly on the title page, with event ticket from Book Passage, San Francisco, authorizing admission for one person to Jimmy Carter's book signing, loosely laid in. Book and dust jacket in fine, as new condition.

New York: Broadway Books, 2003. SIGNED by Lance Armstrong on the half title page (his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). A gorgeous, pristine copy of the first edition. SEE PHOTOS. New condition in a New dust jacket. Protected by a Brodart clear-plastic sleeve (removed for photos). NOT price clipped ($24.95). NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. First printing with "First edition" so stated and complete number row (13579 10 8642) on the copyright page. Bound in the original blue boards with a cream spine stamped in metallic blue. From the Dust Jacket: "The five-time Tour de France winner… returns with an inspirational account of his recent personal and professional victories -- and some failures -- and an intimate glimpse into how almost dying taught him to really live. Since the release of… Read More

This listing is for an "only one in all the world" promotional booklet entitled "Always is Forever" which was signed and inscribed in person by Diana Ross at an industry-only launch party back in 1995. Ms. Ross' autograph has been professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA. This very large 15x11 softcover booklet is filled with full page glossy photos (some in color, most in sepia) and is in excellent condition. Your booklet will come with an ironclad Certificate of Authenticity from PSA. Condition is excellent with just some mild wear at the edges.

Association Copy. Inscribed on front end page: For my old friend and comrade Lawrence Y. Sherman With affectionate regards Charles G. Dawes Oct 20th 1935Note: Sherman was a U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1913-1921. Senator Sherman was one of the more colorful characters in the Senate. As one of the group of senators known as the "irreconcilables" or the "bitter-enders", Sherman opposed the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles and of U.S. involvement in the League of Nations, and according to Historian Aaron Chandler, played a key role in its defeat. He characterized the treaty as "humanitarian in purpose, but impracticable in operation", and believed the league would be weak.Laid in is original card stock invitation for the 50th Wedding Anniversary of the Dawes in Evanston in 1939. Laid in is a lengthy letter from the housekeeper for Senator Sherman declining the invitation to attend the 50th Wedding Anniversary of the Dawes. The letter is fascinating and describes many details of the… Read More

Beautifully inscribed on title page: Best wishes to Daniel Moll W.C. Westmoreland Nov. 1994Laid in is original letter form owner requesting autograph. Handwritten note at bottom: I am pleased to comply with your request. W.C. Westmoreland Clean text. Unclipped price ($12.95). Protected by Brodart dust jacket cover. William Childs Westmoreland (March 26, 1914 – July 18, 2005) was a United States Army general, most notably commander of United States forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1968 to 1972.
Westmoreland adopted a strategy of attrition against the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army, attempting to drain them of manpower and supplies. He also made use of the United States' edge in artillery and air power, both in tactical confrontations and in relentless strategic bombing of North Vietnam. Nevertheless, public support for the war eventually diminished, especially after the Battle of Khe Sanh and the Tet Offensive… Read More

Inscribed on first blank page: for Dan best wishes, John Updike 8/26/96Clean text. Price unclipped (23.00). Protected by Brodart dust jacket cover. Book in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good plus condition with some minor rubbing on front from shelf wear.John Hoyer Updike (March 18, 1932 – January 27, 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short-story writer, art critic, and literary critic. One of only four writers to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once (the others being Booth Tarkington, William Faulkner, and Colson Whitehead), Updike published more than twenty novels, more than a dozen short-story collections, as well as poetry, art and literary criticism and children's books during his career.Updike is considered one of the greatest American fiction writers of his generation. He was widely praised as America's "last true man of letters", with an immense and far-reaching influence on many writers. The excellence of his prose style is acknowledged even by critics… Read More

North Point Press, 2002. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 11x8x0. Signed. FIRST PRINTING SIGNED BY PHILIPPE PETIT WITHOUT INSCRIPTION. This is Philippe's original "Man on Wire" manifesto created in 2002 as a tribute to the lost towers - his own story in his own words. Book and jacket are both almost as new but the price has been clipped from the DJ. August 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Philippe's legendary walk. Expedited shipping is welcome; overseas buyers should request a shipping quote prior to purchase. Signed by author.

New York: Bantam Books, 1988. Signed by Jimmy Carter on the title page. First edition / First printing. Green cloth spine, green paper-covered boards. Fine in very fine, price-clipped dust jacket.

Miramax, 2001-11-28. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 150x9x174. Signed. SIGNED BY MEL BROOKS directly to the title page and NOT personalized to anyone. Includes original receipt from the 2001 event held at Barnes & Noble in Bayside NY. First printing in likely unread near-fine condition inside and out (mild bumping on two corners, one edge bumped). Price-intact DJ looks terrific with a new mylar cover. International buyers should request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

Perth: Landfall Press, 1968. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Perth: Landfall Press, 1968, first printing. 4to., 8 3/4" x 11 1/4", 112pp., illustrated with color and b/w plates. Signature of Charles Court, who was then Minister for Industrial Development - and later, Premier of Western Australia from 1974 to 1982, laid in. "Best wishes, Chas Court - 28 March 69". Signed across the text of a 3 1/2" x 5" printed card attached to flyleaf. Printed text reads: "With the compliments of The Hon. C.W.M. Court, O.B.E. M.L.A. , Minister for Industrial Development and the North-west, Perth, Western Australia." Some foxing to preliminaries and along edge of page block. Very good in very good dust jacket with a few short, closed tears.. Signed. 1st. Hard. Very Good/Very Good. 4to.

Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, 1954. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Near Fine in VG dw. 8vo, [x]+118pp (plus plates), blue cloth with spine stamped in silver, printed dustwrapper. INSCRIBED by the author (founder of the John Birch Society) in early 1955 on the front free endpaper. Endpaper also has the ownership stamp of Myers G. Lowman, executive secretary of the anti-Communist Methodist group Circuit Riders, Incorporated. No other markings. A clean copy with typical toning of the acidic text stock used; jacket has publisher's clipping of corner and price stamp and a bit of toning and wear (including a small closed tear, but nice overall).

George Bernard Shaw: Heartbreak House, Great Catherine, and Playlets of the War.Inscribed and Signed by the author, G. Bernard Shaw: Inscribed to Arthur Brentano by Bernard Shaw. 11th Feb. 1920.First Edition, Published by Brentanos, New York, 1919, a week earlier than simultaneous edition in London.Inscribed to Arthur Brentano (1858–1944), President of the Brentanos, at the time, the largest bookselling firm in the world.Inserted, the handwritten by G. Bernard Shaw shipping address of Arthur Brentano, on the part of the package wrapping.

SIGNED BY JERRY SEINFELD! This is the Publisher's Signed Edition with a special autograph page added by the publisher and a "Signed Edition" sticker on the front, so authenticity is indisputable. A lovely true first printing in gorgeous gift-worthy condition. Includes a new mylar cover to keep your dust jacket looking terrific. Signed by author.

SIGNED IN PERSON at Barnes & Noble in Rockefeller Center NYC by Sir Paul on June 11, 2001. Original event flyer is included. First printing inscribed "Cheers Bill" and dated as shown. Professionally authenticated by James Spence Authenticators (JSA) and includes their full Letter of Authenticity (sticker is on the LOA, not in the book). One of only 75 copies signed by Sir Paul that day (he left early) after an overnight wait. Photos from this event are available on the internet. Book is near fine; dust jacket a bit of wear around the edges. Now in new mylar. It is EXTREMELY hard to find ANY McCartney signature anywhere with authentication. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.

Crown, 2022-11-14. 1st Ed. hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. Signed. SIGNED BY MICHELLE OBAMA as part of her book tour. A brand new & unread first printing in gorgeous gift worthy condition. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover added to your dust jacket. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.