![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)
American Books, Magazines & Papers
![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)
![Bartlett & Pease, The Busy Book, 1stEd. 1952, illustrated by Helen Szepelak: "The Busy Book" by Floy Little Bartlett & Josephine Pease, illustrated by Helen Szepelak, Rand McNally Elf Book #8402 published by Rand McNally, Chicago, 1952. First edition with the original price of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177302164_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)
![Henry Aylett Sampson, Sonnets and Other Poems, 1stEd. 1920: "Sonnets and Other Poems" by Henry Aylett Sampson, with an Introduction by John Calvin Metcalf, published by George Doran, New York, 1920. First Edition. Original dust jacket [some wear and small dama](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177167397_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)
![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)
![Shaara, Chain of Thunder, Civil War Novel, Siege of Vicksburg, 1st/1st Ed. 2013: "A Chain of Thunder. A Novel of the Siege of Vicksburg" by Jeff Shaara, published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, New York, 2013, stated First Edition, first printing with '1' present](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176604703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Samuel Carter III, Riddle of Dr. Mudd, 1stEd. 1974, illustrated: "The Riddle of Dr. Mudd" A Biography of One of the Most Enigmatic Figures in American History by Samuel Carter III, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1974. Hard boards, original brown cloth,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176571975_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)
![Kim Murphy, Honor and Glory, Signed 1st/ 1st Edition 2004, Novel: "Honor and Glory" by Kim Murphy, published by Coachlight Press, 2004. First Edition with "Published January 2004" without any other printings. Signed by the author on the title page, "To Cheryl, Best](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176590161_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)
![O'Donnell, Day In & Day Out, 1stEd. 1936, illustrated by Hoopes: "Day In and Day Out" The Alice and Jerry Books, Reading Foundation Series" by Mabel O'Donnell [Primary Supervisor, Aurora IL] and Alice Carey [Formerly of the Lincoln School, Columbia University]; ill](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177302558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Off To School, 1stEd. 1958, Giant Little Golden Book, Malvern & Lamont illustrated: Off To School," A Giant Little Golden Book, by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, Mary Reed, Edith Osswald, Marion Conger, Natalie Young, illustrated by Corinne Malvern and Violet Lamont, published by Simon &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177300653_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)
![Carlyle Emery, Polly Through the Air, 1stEd. 1932, illustrated: "Polly Through The Air" by Carlyle Emery ["The Village Rhymester"]; illustrated by Juanita C. Bennett, published by Whitman Publishing Company, 1932. First edition. Illustrated hard boards [wear: see](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177302162_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)
![Lot 6 Civil War Times Illustrated Magazines 1995, Jan.- Dec., President Lincoln: "Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine 1995. 6 issues: January/February, April, June, August, October, December" Regular magazine size: 8" x 10.3/4"; staple binding, c.90 pages, very good condition. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176591213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
News about American Books, Magazines & Papers
![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 […]