TALKING TO MYSELF
(1971)
Signed first edition of Bailey's follow-up to her successful autobiography THE RAW PEARL, with personal anecdotes and thoughts on US life.
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MEN OF MARYLAND
1914
Inscribed first printing of this collection of short biographies of prominent Black people, as well as a brief summary of Maryland history with a focus on the state's Black population, written by a formerly enslaved man – inscribed to Black suffragist Addie Hunton.
MÔME À CHEVAUX BLANCS
1969
Inscribed true first edition of the legendary actor's memoir.
CAPOTE: A Biography
(1988)
First edition of the definitive biography of Truman Capote, and the basis for the 2005 film.
MY LIFE: As Told to Howard Teichmann
(1981)
First edition of this dictated memoir, actually written by Teichmann but with source material from 200 hours of tape recordings of Henry Fonda speaking about his life.
GORILLAS IN THE MIST
1983
Inscribed first printing of Fossey's landmark scientific memoir.
THE MEADOW
(1992)
Signed uncorrected proof of this acclaimed poetic memoir.
ALONG THIS WAY
1933
First edition of this autobiography by the Harlem Renaissance leader, detailing his personal life, political career, and his involvement in the New York bohemian scene.
I LOVE DICK
(1997)
Scarce first printing of this modern cult classic of sexuality, gender, and obsession — basis for the recent and well-received Amazon series directed by Joey Soloway and starring Kathryn Hahn and Kevin Bacon.
"WE"
1927
Limited "Author's Autograph Edition" of Lindbergh's first memoir – a stunning copy in the original glassine and publisher's box.
JOE LOUIS, MAN AND SUPER-FIGHTER
1936
Signed first edition of biography of heavyweight champion boxer JOE LOUIS, "The Brown Bomber" who fought racism and Nazism with athletic skill.
HISTORY OF THE INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA
1933-1934
Important edition of the monumental visual record of Native American leaders, including an extensive account of the original 1836-44 folio edition, biography of the original authors, and the infamous Smithsonian fire — all new to this edition.
BENEATH THE UNDERDOG
1971
First printing of this epic autobiography of one of jazz's all-time greats and biggest personalities.
THE MEMOIRS OF RICHARD NIXON
(1978)
First edition of the memoirs of the 37th US president, with ephemera including matchbook from the Watergate Hotel.
ROSA PARKS: My Story
(1992)
Signed first edition of this memoir for young readers by one of the most well-known figures of the Civil Rights Movement.
DEAD MAN WALKING
(1993)
Signed first printing of this moving and important memoir of Sister Helen's ministry on death row that was successfully adapted for the screen.
FLYING TIGER JOE'S ADVENTURE STORY COOKBOOK
(1985)
Inscribed first printing of this memoir-cum-cookbook of a WWII fighter pilot who saw combat in the Pacific.
IN QUEER STREET
(1932)
Association copy first printing of this collection of essays on murderers and others, from the personal library of fellow true-crime pioneer Jonathan Goodman.
FROM SLAVERY TO WEALTH: THE LIFE OF SCOTT BOND
1917
First edition of the biography of Scott Bond, a formerly enslaved man who became one of the most famous Black businessmen of the era and a model of Booker T. Washington's racial uplift philosophy.
IRON & SILK
(1986)
First edition of this memoir of post-Cultural-Revolution China.
THINKING IN PICTURES : The Making of the Movie Matewan
1987
Signed uncorrected proof copy of this carefully constructed memoir about the making of Sayles' 1987 film.
SEIZE THE TIME
(1970)
First edition of this memoir by one of the founders of the Black Panthers, with a focus on his trial as one of the "Chicago 8."
CHICAGO MAY: HER STORY
(1928)
Spectacular association copy of this lurid underworld memoir, the annotated copy of Henry John Nelson, Sharpe's attorney and author of the foreword, and signed by both Nelson and Sharpe.
FRONT ROW AT THE WHITE HOUSE: My Life and Times
(1999)
Inscribed first printing of Thomas's fascinating memoir of a life in journalism.
TWIGGY
(1975)
First printing of the iconic Twiggy's own account of her rise to 'gawky,' 'knock-kneed, pigeon-toed' youth-culture glory.
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