The First Edition Rare Books

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The first edition, first printing of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, in the first state dust jacket.

The first state dust jacket, $2.50 retail price on front flap, full torso picture of Shel Silverstein on the rear panel, chip along top edge of front panel, a few short closed tears, bright illustrations, a very good example.

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The first American edition of Lord of the Flies, a novel by William Golding.

In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $3.50 retail price on the front flap, a bright, near fine example.

Mandela: The Authorized Biography by Anthony Sampson, inscribed by Nelson Mandela to journalist Katie Couric.

Inscribed on the half-title: “To Katie Couric / Best Wishes / Nelson Mandela / 8.5.2002.”

First edition, first printing of Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

With the publisher’s first state dust jacket.

Signed first edition of Yogi: The Autobiography of a Professional Baseball Player by Yogi Berra.