Lot 0002R

Set of 10 books including: Call It Sleep, The Parable of the Beast, The Pentagon Papers & +

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Books

Sold

96 Franklin Libraries Book Set: These beautiful books are from the Franklin Library's 100 Greatest Books of All Time limited collection. 96 books total are included in this lot, with titles ranging from Homer's Odyssey, Darw

202196 Franklin Libraries Book SetSee Sold Price

Sold

Healing Cures of the Ancestors by Alfonso Garcia Tellez: This is an Original Amate Bark paper Spell Book by Mexican artist Alfonso Garcia Tellez. The book was written in the late 1970s, and is derived from a centuries-old Mesoamerican tradition of using ama

2021Healing Cures of the Ancestors by Alfonso Garcia TellezSee Sold Price

Sold

1842 Federalist Papers United States Constitution Hamil: 1842 Federalist Papers United States Constitution Hamilton Madison Jay Americana “The most famous and influential American political work!” (Howes) ‘The Federalist,’ or ‘Federalist Papers,��

20191842 Federalist Papers United States Constitution HamilSee Sold Price

Sold

12 Smithsonian Guide to Historic America books: Set of 12 Smithsonian Guide to Historic America leather books8 1/2"h

202112 Smithsonian Guide to Historic America booksSee Sold Price

Sold

ca1924 Burton The Book of the Thousand Nights 17 Vols.: Complete set 17 volumes of The One Thousand and One Night by Richard Burton Deluxe Edition published in 250 exemplaires this being numbered 46. There are 10 volumes titled The Arabian Nights, plus ano

2021ca1924 Burton The Book of the Thousand Nights 17 Vols.See Sold Price

Sold

2021Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, ChiapasSee Sold Price

Sold

1858 RARE Book Lot Civil War American Wars Indians: 1858 RARE Book Lot Civil War American Wars Indians Military Government A collection of rare mid-19th-century books of Americana, United States military, and politics. The most famous perhaps is Benjam

20191858 RARE Book Lot Civil War American Wars IndiansSee Sold Price

Sold

1860 1st ed Abraham Lincoln Douglas Debates American: 1860 1st ed Abraham Lincoln Douglas Debates American Politics SLAVERY Abolition “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” ― Abraham Lin

20201860 1st ed Abraham Lincoln Douglas Debates AmericanSee Sold Price

Sold

20201860 1st ed Abraham Lincoln Douglas Debates AmericanSee Sold Price

Sold

1778 Revolutionary WAR Keppels Letter American Prisoner: 1778 Revolutionary WAR Keppels Letter American Prisoners of War Commerce French “This, a most valuable record and chronicle of historical and political events for over a hundred years contains accur

20181778 Revolutionary WAR Keppels Letter American PrisonerSee Sold Price

Sold

1802 RARE American Revolution Memoirs of a British: 1802 RARE American Revolution Memoirs of a British Officer The Gambler ‘The Gambler or Memoirs of a British Officer’ is an early 19th-century narrative account by an unknown author, describing the

20191802 RARE American Revolution Memoirs of a BritishSee Sold Price

Sold

1919 Life of Theodore Roosevelt American President: 1919 Life of Theodore Roosevelt American President Illustrated Lewis Wm Taft “Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.” ― Theodore Roosevelt Mostly known for his Pr

20201919 Life of Theodore Roosevelt American PresidentSee Sold Price

Sold

1850 Life of Andrew Jackson War of 1812 Native American: 1850 Life of Andrew Jackson War of 1812 Native American Indians Military Tactics “It is a damn poor mind that can think of only one way to spell a word.” ― Andrew Jackson A rare, first editi

20191850 Life of Andrew Jackson War of 1812 Native AmericanSee Sold Price

Sold

1885 Thomas Jefferson American Revolution Slavery: 1885 Thomas Jefferson American Revolution Slavery Independence Bonaparte Smucker “I cannot live without books.” ― Thomas Jefferson An important historical memoir of the life of Thomas Jeffer

20201885 Thomas Jefferson American Revolution SlaverySee Sold Price

Sold

1836 American Revolution George Washington: 1836 American Revolution George Washington Revolutionary War Maps Botta Carlo Botta based his history of the American Revolution upon an extensive reading of sources in both French and English. By man

20201836 American Revolution George WashingtonSee Sold Price

Sold

1849 Native American INDIAN Manners Customs: 1849 Native American INDIAN Manners Customs & Antiquities Mexico Peru Illustrated Samuel Griswold Goodrich was an American author who wrote under the pseudonym Peter Parley. ‘The Manners Customs and

20201849 Native American INDIAN Manners CustomsSee Sold Price

Related Books

ROBERT LUDLUM BOOK COLLECTION – 23 VOLUMES: A large collection of 23 of Robert Ludlum’s spy and intelligence books, including five (5) of the Jason Bourne series. 23 hard cover books with dust jackets. All books are in Fine to Near Fine condi

5 days LeftROBERT LUDLUM BOOK COLLECTION – 23 VOLUMES

$100

FRANKLIN LIBRARY’S BOOK SET, FULL LEATHER LIMITED EDITIONS, 15 VOLUMES: 1970s. Philadelphia. All books are in Fine to Near Fine, Unread condition. All are special full leather limited editions. All volumes are bound in full leather, with gold embossed title on the spine a

5 days LeftFRANKLIN LIBRARY’S BOOK SET, FULL LEATHER LIMITED EDITIONS, 15 VOLUMES

$400

FRANKLIN LIBRARY OF MYSTERY MASTERPIECES – 6 VOLUMES: 1980s. Philadelphia. All books in Fine, unread condition. Bound in full leather, gold/silver embossed on the spine and cover. The papers have gilt edges. Decorated end papers with hubbed spines. , , L

5 days LeftFRANKLIN LIBRARY OF MYSTERY MASTERPIECES – 6 VOLUMES

$175

BASEBALL PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES BOOK COLLECTION – 19 VOLUMES: A collection of books of biographies or autobiographies of Major League Baseball players including Stan Musial, Pete Rose and Nolan Ryan. All of these books are in Near Fine to Very Good condition. Th

5 days LeftBASEBALL PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES BOOK COLLECTION – 19 VOLUMES

$100

PRINCIPLES OF PHILOSOPHY BY RENATE DES CARTES, 1694: 1694. London. Descartes, Rene; Antoine Le Grand, Richard Blome Editor. An Entire Body of Philosophy According to the Principles of the Famous Renate Des Cartes, In Three Books. London: Printed by Samu

5 days LeftPRINCIPLES OF PHILOSOPHY BY RENATE DES CARTES, 1694

$1,000

THOMAS MCKNIGHT: VOYAGE TO PARADISE – HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION - 1993: 1993. San Francisco. Harpers. 1st edition in Fine condition with dust jacket in Near Fine condition. Autographed by the artist. Best known for his celestial interiors and landscapes of the world's mos

5 days LeftTHOMAS MCKNIGHT: VOYAGE TO PARADISE – HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION - 1993

$225

LE FIL DE EPEE BY CHARLES DE GAULLE, HAND SIGNED LEATHERBOUND EDITION, 1950s: 1950s. Tours, France. Editions Berger-Levrault. The book is in Near Fine condition, bound in bound in full brown leather with gold flecked, marbled boards. It is hand signed by Charles de Gaulle in bl

5 days LeftLE FIL DE EPEE BY CHARLES DE GAULLE, HAND SIGNED LEATHERBOUND EDITION, 1950s

$750

STODDARDS LECTURES – 13 VOLUMES - 1906: 1906. Boston. Balch Brothers Company. 13 volumes in Very Good condition, volumes 1-10 with 3 supplemental volumes. Half leather covered with marble boards. Gilt embossed title on spines is very visibl

5 days LeftSTODDARDS LECTURES – 13 VOLUMES - 1906

$250

1890s WORKS OF SHAKSPERE IMPERIAL ED. 2 ILLUSTRATED FOLIOS antique SHAKESPEARE: SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM. 1564-1616. The Works of Shakspere Imperial Edition 2 volumes, complete set Edited by Charles Knight. London: Virtue and Co., [n.d.]. ( Circa 1890s) Massive , heavy folios: 11.5 b

3 days Left1890s WORKS OF SHAKSPERE IMPERIAL ED. 2 ILLUSTRATED FOLIOS antique SHAKESPEARE

$550

1577 ELOGIA VIRORUM LITERIS ILLUSTRIUM 63 ENGRAVINGS by Tobias Stimmer antique: GIOVIO, PAOLO (1483-1552) ELOGIA VIRORUM LITERIS ILLUSTRIUM Basel: Petrus Perna; 1577 First edition with the present amazing set of illustrations folio 12 3/4 x 9 1/2" [12 pp], 231 pp, [4 pp] title pa

3 days Left1577 ELOGIA VIRORUM LITERIS ILLUSTRIUM 63 ENGRAVINGS by Tobias Stimmer antique

$850

1849-1851 PACIFIC VOYAGE of GALATHEA 3 VOLUMES antique ILLUSTRATED w/ MAPS: The Pacific voyage of the Galathea BILLE, STEEN Beretning om Corvetten Galathea's Reise omkring Jorden 1845, 46 og 47. Copenhagen: Bianco Luno for C. A. Reitzel, 1849-51 First edition. Three volumes,

3 days Left1849-1851 PACIFIC VOYAGE of GALATHEA 3 VOLUMES antique ILLUSTRATED w/ MAPS

$240

Pioneer Women Life on the Trail Books Set of 5: Title: Pioneer Women Life on the Trail Books Set of 5 Date/Period: NA Dimension: NA Materials: NA Additional Information: The Diary of a Victorian Lady Scenes from her Daily Life 1864-1865 by Adelaide

May 10, 2024Pioneer Women Life on the Trail Books Set of 5

$25

CONTEMPORARY AND IMPRESSIONISTS ART BOOK SET, 25 VOLUMES: An excellent collection of 25 books about several contemporary and Impressionist artists. Miro, Calder, Klee, Ernst, Van Gogh and others. Included in this set are 5 books about Joan Miro. All books ar

5 days LeftCONTEMPORARY AND IMPRESSIONISTS ART BOOK SET, 25 VOLUMES

$250

AUTHOR HAND SIGNED, RIGHT WING POLITICAL BOOK SET, 17 VOLUMES: A large collection of books that were written by and hand signed by various members of the Republican party. This set comes from a Virginia estate. Some of the authors include William J. Bennett, Pres

5 days LeftAUTHOR HAND SIGNED, RIGHT WING POLITICAL BOOK SET, 17 VOLUMES

$250

CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK SET – 18 VOLUMES WITH 3 MANUALS: An excellent collection of 18 books and 3 manuals regarding various aspects of the photography of the Civil War. Included in this set is the 10-volume set titled The Photographic History of the Civil

5 days LeftCIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK SET – 18 VOLUMES WITH 3 MANUALS

$500

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SET – 22 VOLUMES: An excellent collection of 22 books regarding various aspects of Abraham Lincoln. Included in this set is the 9-volume set titled The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. All books are in Near Fine to

5 days LeftABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SET – 22 VOLUMES

$200

More Items in Modern Books

KORAN 18th-19th CENTURY QURAN ARABIC MANUSCRIPT antique: 19th century About 260 leaves (over 500 pages) Size 6 by 9" With dampstains, modern binding, a few margins are repaired. nice calligraphy Purchased in Uzbekistan Reserve: $850.00 Shipping:

3 days LeftKORAN 18th-19th CENTURY QURAN ARABIC MANUSCRIPT antique

$650

ALEXEI REMIZOV RUSSIAN EMIGRE 1922 EDITION TIBETSKII SKAZ RARE printed in BERLIN: RARE Paperback, but re-bound resently (modern hard back now) Russian text. Perfect condition of pages, some professional repairs of the first and last pages. Missing lower left corner of the front cov

3 days LeftALEXEI REMIZOV RUSSIAN EMIGRE 1922 EDITION TIBETSKII SKAZ RARE printed in BERLIN

$100

AMERICAN POLITICAL PERSONS BOOK SET – 15 VOLUMES: A collection of books written by or about leaders of Modern American politics. All volumes are in Fine to Near Fine condition, most are unread. All volumes are hardback covered and all of them have du

5 days LeftAMERICAN POLITICAL PERSONS BOOK SET – 15 VOLUMES

$150

1875 BIBLE in LANGUAGE of OJIBWA INDIANS NEW TESTAMENT antique EXTREMELY RARE: NEW TESTAMENT... TRANSLATED INTO THE LANGUAGE of OJIBWA INDIANS New York, 1875 size 4.5 by 7" Original embossed leather. Included modern gilt and blind decorated leather custom slip-case 717 pages Bin

3 days Left1875 BIBLE in LANGUAGE of OJIBWA INDIANS NEW TESTAMENT antique EXTREMELY RARE

$1,400

Modern Ventriloquism 1918 Signed 1st Edition: Title: Modern Ventriloquism 1918 Signed 1st Edition Author: Robert Ganthony Date/Period: 1918 Publisher: Will Golston Ltd, London Edition: 1st edition Additional Information: This is the 1918 Goldston

Available to Buy NowModern Ventriloquism 1918 Signed 1st Edition

$175

1557 MILITARY LEADERS BIOGRAPHIES antique by PAOLO GIOVIO VELLUM BOUND RARE: GIOVIO, PAOLO GLI ELOGI VITE BREVEMENTE SCRITTE D'HUOMINI ILLUSTRI DI GUERRA, ANTICHI ET MODERNI (THE PRAISES LIVES BRIEFLY WRITTEN BY ILLUSTRATIVE MEN OF WAR, ancient and modern ... ) Venice: Rossi,

Available to Buy Now1557 MILITARY LEADERS BIOGRAPHIES antique by PAOLO GIOVIO VELLUM BOUND RARE

$770

1760 Modern Part of an Universal History Barbary to Morocco antique RICHARDSON: The Modern Part of an Universal History... Barbary to Morocco... volume 18. London: S. Richardson. 1760 Half leather with marbled boards. 522 pages Size 5 by 8 1/4" In modern custom burgundy slipcase

Available to Buy Now1760 Modern Part of an Universal History Barbary to Morocco antique RICHARDSON

$64

1794 Sacramental Meditations and Advices by Willison antique AMERICANA 18th cent: Sacramental Meditations and Advices By John Willison Air: Wilson, 1794 Size 4 1/3 by 7" 288 pp Bound in modern 1/2 calf. Good condition, some toning Text in English Reserve: $119.00 Shipping:

Available to Buy Now1794 Sacramental Meditations and Advices by Willison antique AMERICANA 18th cent

$119

1763 MODERN PART OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY from EARLIEST TIME antique AMERICA 2 vols: MODERN PART OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY from EARLIEST ACCOUNT OF TIME... Volumes 38 and 39 London; 1763 dedicated to the HISTORY OF AMERICA Size 5 by 8" Original leather binding. Very good interior, minor to

Available to Buy Now1763 MODERN PART OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY from EARLIEST TIME antique AMERICA 2 vols

$201

1716 MODERN CASES in COURT OF ENGLAND BENCH by THOMAS FARRESLEY antique LAW BOOK: MODERN CASES ARGUED AND ADJUDGED IN THE COURT OF KING'S BENCH AT WESTMINSTER. IN THE REIGN OF HER LATE MAJESTY Q. ANNE, IN THE TIME WHEN SIR JOHN HOLT SAT CHIEF JUSTICE THERE by THOMAS FARRESLEY Origi

Available to Buy Now1716 MODERN CASES in COURT OF ENGLAND BENCH by THOMAS FARRESLEY antique LAW BOOK

$221

1743 SEASONABLE THOUGHTS ON STATE OF RELIGION IN NEW-ENGLAND antique AMERICANA: SEASONABLE THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF RELIGION IN NEW-ENGLAND. Boston: Roger and Fowle, 1743 Size 5 by 8" xxx, 18, 424 pp., with list of subscribers. Bound in modern 1/2 calf. Toning, foxing First editi

Available to Buy Now1743 SEASONABLE THOUGHTS ON STATE OF RELIGION IN NEW-ENGLAND antique AMERICANA

$274

Recommended Books, Magazines & Papers

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"–1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" – 1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain. An extraordinary piece of American literary history beckons the discerning collector. On offer is a supremely

4 days Left"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"–1880 First Edition Inscribed and Signed by Mark Twain

$1,900

1400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin: 1400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin An exquisite 16th-century illuminated, handwritten manuscript. This impressive piece features gold leaf illuminated i

May 12, 20241400s 1500s GOLD Illuminated Handwritten Medieval Manuscript Catholic Missal Latin

$64

1960s &1970s Vintage Playboy Mags: Large lot of 1960s and 1970s Playboy Magazines. Includes 1970s Penthouse Magazines and The Playboy's Hanbook Hard cover. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determ

May 18, 20241960s &1970s Vintage Playboy Mags

$27

Battle of Saratoga Account in Ledger-Scrapbook: The stars of hope burned bright and yet brighter... Ledger and Scrapbook. N.p., 179?-mid-19th century. 67 pages. Folio. One quarter calf, with early red morocco spine repair. A late 18th century ledge

May 14, 2024Battle of Saratoga Account in Ledger-Scrapbook

$100

Large lot of Risque adult Magazines: Large lot of adult magazines. Mostly Penthouse from various years. Includes other titles as well. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determine what you believe th

May 18, 2024Large lot of Risque adult Magazines

$23

George Orwell, "Animal Farm", 1st American: edition. Published by Harcourt and Brace, 1946. 118 pages with original dust jacket. 8vo. Dust jacket shows wear to the edges and slight chipping at the top and bottom of the spine. Inside corners are

7 days LeftGeorge Orwell, "Animal Farm", 1st American

$200

Collection of approximately 75 indenture: documents on vellum, to include: 1) two 1865 land leases to Ebenezer Evans from the Ball family. 2) 1859 assignment lease for Mr. Wimbush & John Allen to Henry Lownds, Parish of Westminster, Middlesex

7 days LeftCollection of approximately 75 indenture

$100

Typee or A Narrative of a Four Months Residence: among the natives of the Marquesas Islands or a Peep at Polynesian Life by Herman Melville, London, 1847. First Edition, 12 vo, 301 pages, original maroon cloth binding, spine fading. Good to very goo

7 days LeftTypee or A Narrative of a Four Months Residence

$150

A collection of Edward Gorey books and ephemera, most signed to Michael Feingold: GOREY, EDWARD Collection of signed and inscribed books and ephemera. Includes: STOKER, BRAM. Dracula. The Definitive Edition. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1996. Number 505 of 750 numbered copies

4 days LeftA collection of Edward Gorey books and ephemera, most signed to Michael Feingold

$1,000

1840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany: 1840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany “I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as

May 12, 20241840 RARE Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Fall of House Usher Literature Bentley Miscellany

$54

1937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic: 1937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic “Maybe everbody in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” – John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men Of Mice and

May 12, 20241937 John Steinbeck 1st ed Of Mice and Men California Great Depression Classic

$115

1916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading: 1916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading Alexander Herrmann, often known as Hermann the Great, was a 19th-century French magician who was known for his magic sho

May 12, 20241916 MAGIC 1ed Alexander Herrmann Wizards Manual Tricks Black Arts Mind Reading

$27

1844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT: 1844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT The Harper Family Library consists of hundreds of volumes of iconic and important history books – a set designed for sch

May 12, 20241844 Harper Library United States Poland Navigation MAPS 14v Voyages RARE LOT

$52

Ephemera, Firearms sgnd Babe Ruth: Ephemera, Firearms sgnd Babe Ruth

15 hrs LeftEphemera, Firearms sgnd Babe Ruth

$125

Lot of Postcards and Advertising Ephemera.: Lot of Postcards and Advertising Ephemera.

6 days LeftLot of Postcards and Advertising Ephemera.

$50

(4) volumes to include Pen Drawing and Pen: Draughtsmen by Joseph Pennell N.A., quarto, 1921, London, First Edition, beige buckram binding, cracked front hinge, overall very good condition. A copy of The Adventures of an Illustrator by Joseph P

7 days Left(4) volumes to include Pen Drawing and Pen

$150

Set of 10 books including: Call It Sleep, The Parable of the Beast, The Pentagon Papers & +

Item Details

Description

A set of 10 books including the following titles:

Eat to Win by Dr. Robert Hass.

The Parable of the Beast by John N. Bleibtreu.

The Pentagon Papers by

Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky.

The First Circle by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn.

Behind the Lines-Hanoi by Harrison E. Salisbury.

The Arrogance of Power by Senator J. William Fulbright.

Out on A Limb by Shirley MacLaine.

Call It Sleep by Henry Roth.

Stranger than Science by Frank Edwards.

ANY CONDITION STATEMENT IS GIVEN AS A COURTESY TO A CLIENT, IS ONLY AN OPINION AND SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS A STATEMENT OF FACT. CAIN MODERN AUCTIONS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION.

ALL BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT ANY ITEM AND A SHIPPING QUOTE FOR THE ITEM ON WHICH THEY WISH TO BID, BY REQUESTING CONDITION REPORTS AND SHIPPING QUOTES BY EMAIL, OR PREFERABLY, BY PERSONAL INSPECTION.

ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS WITH NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES STATED OR IMPLIED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO EXAMINE ALL MATERIAL PRIOR TO BIDDING.

NO LOTS CAN BE RETURNED FOR A FULL OR PARTIAL REFUND EITHER BECAUSE BIDDER CHANGED HIS/HER MIND OR BECAUSE SHIPPING IS FOUND TO BE TOO HIGH/EXPENSIVE.

ITEMS NOT PICKED UP AFTER 30 DAYS WILL BE CONSIDERED FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUNDS.
Condition: Used

Buyer's Premium

28% up to $100,000.00
25% up to $1,000,000.00
20% above $1,000,000.00

Set of 10 books including: Call It Sleep, The Parable of the Beast, The Pentagon Papers & +

Name: Set of 10 books including: Call It Sleep, The Parable of the Beast, The Pentagon Papers & +
SKU: 172374109
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Los Angeles, CA, us

Ship with LiveAuctioneers

Local Pickup Available

Arrange Your Own Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Cain Modern Auctions

Los Angeles, CA, United States

35 Reviews

1,901 Followers