![Field, Poems of Childhood, 1st/1st/1st US Ed. 1904, Parrish illustrations: "Poems of Childhood" by Eugene Field, illustrated with color plates by Maxfield Parrish, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, MCMIV (1904) on the title page, copyright 1904 by Charles Scrib](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177319370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Field, Poems of Childhood, 1st/1st/1st US Ed. 1904, Parrish illustrations: "Poems of Childhood" by Eugene Field, illustrated with color plates by Maxfield Parrish, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, MCMIV (1904) on the title page, copyright 1904 by Charles Scrib](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177319370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Ezra Stiles Ely, Science of the Human Mind, 1st/1st US Ed. 1819: "Conversations on The Science of the Human Mind", by Ezra Stiles Ely, Philadelphia: Printed for the author. Sold by A. Finley. William Fry, printer, 1819. First Edition, First printing with errors pag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176209997_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Strickler, When and Where We Met, 1st/1st US Edition 1899, Cicil War: "When and Where We Met Each Other on Shore and Afloat; Battles, Engagements, Actions, Skirmishes, and Expeditions during the Civil War, 1861-1866, to which is added Concise Data Concerning the Army Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176570867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Jack Kerouac, Good Blonde & Others, 1stEd. 1993, Writings: "Good Blonde & Others" by Jack Kerouac, edited by Donald Allen, Preface by Robert Creeley, published by Grey Fox Press, San Francisco, CA. First Edition published posthumously in 1993. Soft cover, 5.1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177865691_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Lukken, Mrs Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping, 1st/1stEd. 2003: "Mrs. Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping, Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice" by Miriam Lukken, illustrated, published by Warner Books, New York, first edition, stated first printing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177645477_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Ernest Hemingway, Old Man and the Sea, 1stEd. 2nd Print, 1952, Story: "The Old Man and the Sea", by Ernest Hemingway, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, Second Printing of the First Edition. Lacking the letter 'A' on the copyright page, otherwise the markings are ide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177510940_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Kenneth Reed, Truman Capote, 1st/1st Ed. 1981, Life & Writings: "Truman Capote" by Kenneth T. Reed, edited by Warren French [Indiana University]. Twayne' United States Authors Series, published by Twayne Publishers. A Division of G.K. Hall & CO, Boston, 1981, firs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177513028_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Evelyn Andreas, Cinderella, 1stEd. 1978, Ruth Ives illustrated, Fairy Tale: "Cinderella", An Old Favorite with New Pictures, retold by Evelyn Andreas; pictures by Ruth Ives; published by Wonder Books, New York, A Division of Grosset & Dunlap, Inc, copyright, 1954, first editi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177310817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Mattel, Mother What Now, Upsy Downsy, 1stEd. 1969, illustrated: "Mother What Now and The Mixed-up Treasure" an Original Story based on the Upsy Downsy Toys by Mattel, published Western Publishing Company for Mattel, copyright 1969 [published 1970], First Edition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177308521_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Gerson, Daughter of Eve, 1958, Pocahontas, Historic Adventure Novel: "Daughter of Eve" by Noel Bertram Gerson, published by Doubleday, Garden City, New York, 1958. Original dust jacket [some wear and soiling]; hard boards, 5.3/4" x 8.1/2"; the endpapers are maps, 320 p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177174943_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Crawford, Nancy Randolph Scandal, 18th Century America, 1st/1st Ed. 2000: "Unwise Passions: A True Story of a Remarkable Woman-- and the First Great Scandal of Eighteenth-Century America" by Alan Pell Crawford, published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 2000. First Edition, F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177174707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Manning, Lady Scandalous, Grace Dalrymple Elliott, 1st/1st Ed. 2005: "My Lady Scandalous: The Amazing Life and Outrageous Times of Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Royal Courtesan" by Jo Manning, published by Simon & Schuster, 2005. First Edition, 1st Printing with '1' present](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176709116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![James Beard, Menus For Entertaining, 600+ Recipes, 1stEd. 1965: "James Beard's Menus For Entertaining, Over 600 Incomparable Recipes -- for Every Occasion from a Roadside Picnic to a Formal Dinner." by James Beard; published by Delacorte Press, New York, 1965, fir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177659357_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Stranger At Home, Beer For Psyche, Deadly Weapon, 4 Mystery Stories 1vol. Ed 1947: Unicorn Mystery Book Club, Four Mystery stories complete and unabridged in one volume: "Death Of A Tall Man" by Frances Richard Lockridge, "Deadly Weapon" by Wade Miller, "Beer For Psyche" by Dorothy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177167668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Oliver Lodge Recipes, 1978, Local South Carolina Cuisine: "Oliver Family Recipes" by Maxine Oliver Hawkins, privately published by the author, 1978, printed by Walker Evans & Cogswell Co., Charleston, South Carolina. Spiral plastic comb bound soft cover, 5.1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177652760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Kathryn Hitte, Boy, Was I Mad, 1stEd. 1969, illustrated by Mercer Mayer: "Boy, Was I Mad" by Kathryn Hitte, pictures by Mercer Mayer, published by Parents' Magazine Press, New York, 1969. First Edition. Illustrated hard boards [some edge wear]; 9.1/4" x 7.1/4"; pale green](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177308751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Catherwood, Lazarre, 1stEd. 1901, Castaigne illustrations, Romance: "Lazarre" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, illustrated by Andre Castaigne, published by Bowen-Merrill Co., Indianapolis, copyright 1901. First Edition. Hard boards, original burgundy color cloth with gilt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176732131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Tarkington, Gentleman From Indiana 1st Edition 1899 Novel: "The Gentleman From Indiana" by Booth Tarkington, published by Doubleday McClure, New York. '1899' is imprinted on the title page and copyright. First edition of the author's first published book, sec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176731913_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Ruth Brown, The Lilac Lady, 1st/1st Ed. 1914, Peace Greenfield Books: "The Lilac Lady" by Ruth Alberta Brown, The Second of the Peace Greenfield Books, published by The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio, 1914. First Edition, First Printing. Original dust jacket](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177453960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Archibald Alexander, Outlines Of Moral Science, 1878: "Outlines of Moral Science" by Archibald Alexander, D.D. (Late Professor in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, N.J.), published by Scribner, Armstrong & Co., New York, 1878. Hard boards, original](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176205492_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Kipling, Jungle Book, Junior Library Ed. 1950, Fritz Eichenberg illustrations: "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg, Illustrated Junior Library, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1950. First Edition for the illustrations. Hard boards, deco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177440879_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Raymond Holden, Chance Has A Whip, 1st/1st Edition 1935, Novel: "Chance Has A Whip" by Raymond Holden, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1935. First Edition, First Printing with "1935" on the title page and copyright, Scribner's colophon and 'A' on t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176709118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Bulla, Ranch for Danny, 1st/1st Ed. 1951, illustrated by Grace Paull: "A Ranch for Danny" by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by Grace Paull, published by Thomas Crowell Company, New York, copyright 1951, First Edition, "First printing" is stated on the copyright page. H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177302171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls, 1st/1st Edition 1940: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1940. First Edition, First Printing: the title page and copyright page are both dated 1940 with the Scrib](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177505072_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
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![Two works by Oscar Howe highlight John Moran’s Art of the American West sale June 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177912527_1_x.jpg)
Two works by Oscar Howe highlight John Moran’s Art of the American West sale June 4
MONROVIA, CA — Two original works by Yanktonai Dakota artist Oscar Howe have been consigned by the family to whom he had given them in the 1950s. They will appear in John Moran‘s Art of the American West sale, which features 307 lots and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4. The catalog is now available […]
![American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176431144_1_x.jpeg)
American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17
DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s […]
![‘Father of American Studio Glass’ Harvey Littleton collection emerges at Habatat May 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175345114_1_x.jpeg)
‘Father of American Studio Glass’ Harvey Littleton collection emerges at Habatat May 2
TROY, MI — Harvey Littleton (1922-2013) was born into a family of glass experts at Corning Glass in upstate New York. His mother Bessie was a key figure in developing Corning Pyrex cookware, now an American collectible icon. Though initially a ceramicist, he became intrigued with the idea of working in glass at lower temperatures […]
![Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174983011_1_x.jpeg)
Merida, Rivera, and Dieguez highlight Moran’s Latin American Art and Design sale April 23
MONROVIA, Calif. — Discover the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of Latin America at the Latin American Art and Design sale at John Moran Auctioneers Tuesday, April 23. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights of fine art is Abstracted Figures, a 1952 oil on Masonite by Guatemalan and […]