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Psychiatric and Psychological Examinations of Jack Ruby Psychiatric and Psychological Examinations of Jack Ruby
Dr. Francis Forster

This collection contains the findings of Dr. Francis Forster, a noted neurologist who was called to testify at the 1964 trial of Jack Ruby for the murder of Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Forster testified against Ruby's insanity defense.

A unique grouping of documents.
Donated to The Sixth Floor Museum
Dallas, Texas


Bought in our Kenwood store
Cincinnati, Ohio
Profiles in Courage Profiles in Courage
Senator John F. Kennedy

This early printing of Kennedy's second book is inscribed by Kennedy and also includes an inscription on the back of an envelope: "At the time of this writing, I am just finishing my Inaugural, will call when done. Jack."

Harper & Brothers, 1956; inscription, plus laid-in inscription
$7,500

Bought in our North Olmsted store,
Cleveland, Ohio
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Einstein Essays Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist
Albert Einstein

Contents include essays by 25 leading scientists such as Max Born and Niels Bohr, Einstein's reply to their essays, a bibliography of Einstein's works, and a 47-page revealing autobiography by Einstein printed in both German and English on facing pages. Signed by Albert Einstein.

Library of Living Philosophers, 1949; Limited Edition, number 107 of 750 (in slipcase), signed by Einstein
$6,500

Bought in our store
Maplewood, Minnesota
Stride Toward Freedom Stride Toward Freedom
Martin Luther King, Jr.

This book, Dr. King's first, is an important document that helped to define and encourage the Civil Rights movement. It is signed by Dr. King.

Harper & Bros., 1958; First Edition, signed by King
$5,000

Bought in our University District store
Seattle, Washington
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Their Finest Hour Their Finest Hour
Winston S. Churchill

This book, a first American edition, includes a tipped-in letter written and signed by Winston Churchill: "Thank you so much for your message of goodwill at this anxious time for our country. Winston S. Churchill, March 1,1950"

Houghton Mifflin, 1949; First US Edition, with tipped-in letter inscribed by Churchill
$2,800

Bought in our North Lamar store
Austin, Texas
Sources of Strength Sources of Strength
Jimmy Carter

Times Books, 1997; First Edition, signed by Carter
$50

Bought in our Flagship store
Dallas, Texas
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Barbara Bush: A Memoir
Barbara Bush

Scribner's, 1994; First Edition, signed by Bush
$40

Bought in our Flagship store
Dallas, Texas

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