![Parton, Life Times of Benjamin Franklin, Complete 2vol. 1st US Ed. 1864 illustrated: "Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin" by James Parton, published by Mason Brothers, New York, 1864. Complete in two volumes. First edition with '1864' on the title page and copyright 1864 by Mason Bro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176564075_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
American Books, Magazines & Papers
![Parton, Life Times of Benjamin Franklin, Complete 2vol. 1st US Ed. 1864 illustrated: "Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin" by James Parton, published by Mason Brothers, New York, 1864. Complete in two volumes. First edition with '1864' on the title page and copyright 1864 by Mason Bro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176564075_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)
![Adams, Log of a Cowboy 1stEd. 1903 illustrated by Boyd Smith: "The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days" by Andy Adams, illustrations by E. Boyd Smith, published by Houghton and Mifflin, Boston and New York. First Edition, second state without year](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176426018_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)
![Stephen King, Doctor Sleep, 1st/1st Ed. 2013, Sequel to Shining, Novel: "Doctor Sleep: A Novel" by Stephen King, published ?by Scribner, New York; stated First Edition September 2013, First Printing with '1' present in the number line. Dust jacket with un-clipped original](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177167681_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)
![Marion Bordon, Happy, 1stEd. 1964, illustrated by Norma & Dan Garris: "Happy" by Marion Borden, illustrated by Norma and Dan Garris, published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, WI, 1964. The story of a small kitten found in a school bus. Illustrated hard boards [some w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177300019_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)
![McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom, Civil War Era, 1stEd. 1988, illustrated: "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" by James M. McPherson, published by ? Oxford University Press; First Edition with '1988' imprinted on the title page and copyright, second printing. Hard boa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176609383_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Civil War Times Illustrated Magzine December 1994, U.S. Grant, Fighting in Savannah: "Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine, December 1994" Regular magazine size: 8” x 10.3/4”; staple binding, 122 pages, very good condition. The main stories: Georgia heroes: Boys and Old Me](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176590178_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)
![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)
![Orr & Paul, Company of Boys in Blue, Civil War Through Eyes of Soldier, 2009: "A Company of Boys in Blue: The Civil War through the Eyes of a Soldier" by Pvt. Thomas Jefferson Orr and Mark E Paul, privately published by Mark E. Paul, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2009. The publicatio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176631342_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)
![Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden, Grosset & Dunlap Ed. 1911: "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett [Author of "The Shuttle," "The Making of a Marchioness," "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "A Lady of Quality," etc.]; published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177450676_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Johnson, Campfires & Battlefields, Civil War 1894, Facsimile Ed. 1967: "Campfires and Battlefields: A Pictorial Narrative of the Civil War" compiled by Rossiter Johnson, facsimile reproduction of the original 1894 edition, published by The Civil War Press, New York, 1967](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176607602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1st Scribner Ed. 1957 Printing: "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway, with Introduction by Robert Penn Warren, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, last copyright 1929 by Charles Scribner's Sons, Scribner printing code 'E-11.57](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177505044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Lot 5 Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine 1997, May, June, Aug.. Oct. Dec.: "Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine 1997. 5 issues: May, June, August, October, December" Regular magazine size: 8" x 10.3/4"; staple binding, each issue has c. 100 pages, very good condition. The m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176593130_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Delmar, Beloved, Civil War Novel, 1stEd. 1956, Benjamin, CSA State Secretary: "Beloved" by Vina Delmar, published by Harcourt Brace, New York, 1956. Stated First Edition. Marbled brown-orange hard boards, 1/3 blue cloth [some soiling & wear, scotch stains on boards: see photos]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176607825_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)
![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 […]