![Biographical Anecdotes Founders of French Republic 1797 Complete: "Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic, and of Other Eminent Characters, Who Have Distinguished Themselves in the Progress of the Revolution," anonymous, London Printed, and Du](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176345922_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
European Books, Magazines & Papers
![Biographical Anecdotes Founders of French Republic 1797 Complete: "Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic, and of Other Eminent Characters, Who Have Distinguished Themselves in the Progress of the Revolution," anonymous, London Printed, and Du](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176345922_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Thomas Best, Art of Angling, 1814, Enlarged UK Edition: "The Art of Angling Confirmed by actual Experience; Interspersed with Several New and Recent Discoveries. To which is now added Nobb's Complete Troller, The whole forming A Complete Museum for the Lov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176334664_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Pearson, Bishop of Chester, Exposition of Creed 1704 Ed., Loggan Engraving: "An Exposition of the Creed", by John, Lord Bishop of Chester. The Eighth Edition Revised and Corrected. LONDON. Printed for C. Griffin and Sam. and Will. Keble, and are to be sold at the Turk's-Head](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176211453_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Walter Scott, Waverley Novels, Complete 12vol. Lupton Ed., 1880s: "The Waverley Novels" by Sir Walter Scott, published by F.M. Lupton, New York, undated, 1880s. Complete set of Waverly Novels in 12 volumes with several novels in each volume. Each novel has own pagin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176402596_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Shakespeare, Dramas & Poems 1835 Complete 2vol. 1st/1st US Dearborn Ed.: "The Dramatic Works and Poems" by William Shakespeare, with Notes, Original and Selected, and Introductory Remarks to Each Play, by Samuel Weller Singer, F.S.A., and "A Life of the Poet", by Charles S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210009_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antoine Godeau, Tableaux de Penitence in German 1739, illustrated: German translation of Antoine Godeau's "Les Tableaux de la Penitence" (1654) printed in Munich by Maria Magdalena Rieblin for the Publisher and Book Dealer Johann Gastl, City at Hof, near Regensburg,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176213200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Gauhen, Nobility of Roman Empire, History, Genealogy, complete 1stEd. 1719: "The Genealogical and Historical Lexicon of the Nobility of the Holy Roman Empire, their genealogy, history up to the early 18th century, their family residences, and other information, over 6,000 sho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176346563_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Defoe, Robinson Crusoe, Complete 2v. Lane UK Ed. 1790, Charles Ansell illustrated: "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" ("written by himself")", by Daniel Defoe, complete in two volumes, illustrated by Charles Ansell, engraved by Barlow, published by William Lane, London in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Swedenborg, Treatise Concerning Heaven & Hell, 1st US Edition 1812: "A Treatise Concerning Heaven and Hell, and of the Wonderful Things Therein, as Heard and Seen by the Honourable and Learned Emanuel Swedenborg, of the Senatorial Order of Nobles in the Kingdom of Swe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176214816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Agatha Christie, Postern of Fate, Crime Mystery 1st US BC Ed. 1973: "Postern of Fate" [A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery], by Agatha Christie, published by Dodd Mead and Company, New York, 1973. First American Book Club Edition. Hard boards with black lettering on spine [a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177174705_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Agatha Christie, So Many Steps to Death, 1955 Ed., Spy Fiction Story: "So Many Steps to Death" by Agatha Christie, published by Walter J. Black, The Detective Book Club Flower Hill, Roslyn, New York, 1955, Copyright 1954, 1955 by Agatha Christie. A work of spy fiction,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177174620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Thornton, Royal Feud, Dark Side of Love Story, 1st US Ed. 1985, illustrated: "Royal Feud. The Dark Side of the Love Story of the Century" by Michael Thornton. Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, 1985, illustrated with photographs. First Edition, second printing. Origina](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176821566_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Max O'Rell, Her Royal Highness Woman, 1st US Ed. 1901, Humorous: "Her Royal Highness Woman And His Majesty Cupid" by Max O'Rell, published by Abbey, New York, 1901. First American Edition. O'Rell books were simultaneously published in London, Paris, and New York. H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176819904_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Cassidy, Einstein and Our World, 2004, 1st Print of 2nd Edition: "Einstein and Our World" by David C. Cassidy, published by Humanity Books, New York, 2004. First Printing of the Second Edition with '1' present in the line on the copyright page. Soft cover, 6”](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176248023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Machiavelli, Prince & The Discourses, 1940, Intro Max Lerner, Philosphical: "The Prince and The Discourses" by Niccolo Machiavelli, with Introduction by Max Lerner, published by Modern Library, New York, 1940. Hard boards, original cloth [some soiling and wear: see photos]; 4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176248014_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Edward Frederic Benson, Mammon & Co, 1st US Ed. 1899, Humorous Novel: "Mammon & Co." by Edward Frederic Benson, published by D. Appleton & Co, NY, 1899. First US Edition with '1899' imprinted on the bottom of the title page and copyright. Hard boards, original green clo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176404716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Livy, History of Rome, Selections in Latin, Edwin Burton Notes, Maps, 1933: "Selections from Livy" [History of Rome], Edited with Notes and Introduction by Harry Edwin Burton, Professor of Latin in Dartmouth College, published by American Book Company, copyright 1905 and 1933](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176017675_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![John Galsworthy, Swan Song, 1st US Edition 1928, Novel: "Swan Song" by John Galsworthy, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1928. First American Edition with "1928" on the title page and Scribner's colophon on the copyright page. Original dust](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176715144_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Jean Wahl, Short History of Existentialism, 1st US Ed. 1949 Philosophy: "A Short History of Existentialism" by Jean Wahl. Translated from the French by Forrest Williams and Stanley Maron. Published by The Wisdom Library. A Division of The Philosophical Library, New York,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176247530_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![West, Lyttelton, Christian Revelation, St.Paul, 1st UK Edition 1748: "A Defence of the Christian Revelation, on Two very important Points; As contained, in One Treatise, intituled, Observations on the History and Evidences of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ"; by Gilbe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176211449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Swift, Gulliver Travels, Leavitt & Allen US Ed. 1856, illustrated, Notes: "Gulliver's Travels comprising the Voyages to Lilliput and Brobdingnag", by Dean (Jonathan) Swift, with explanatory and critical footnotes, embellished with woodcut illustrations, published by Leavitt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176819870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Le Sage, Adventures of Gil Blas, Complete Smollett UK Ed. 1791, Stothard illustrated: "The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane", by Le Sage, translated from the French by Dr. Smollett; complete four volumes in one, Rococo style engraved plates by Stothard, published by Harrison, Londo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Dryden, Amphitryon, Congreve, Love for Love, 3 Plays, 1791, illustrated: "Three plays Adapted for theatrical representation, as performed at the Theatres-Royal, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden. Regulated from the prompt-books", by permission of the managers. London: printed f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210039_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Shakespeare, Comedies and King John, 1st Warburton Ed., London 1747: "Comedies and King John", by William Shakespeare, 1st Warburton Edition, London, 1747. "The Works of Shakespear: Volume the Third". Containing: All's Well, that Ends Well. Twelfth-Night: Or, What You](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
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![Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175581402_1_x.jpeg)
Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27
BERLIN — First editions of two influential European botanical plate books lead the offering of Rare Books, Prints and Art at Jeschke Jadi Auctions on Saturday, April 27. Copies of Christoph Jacob Trew’s Plantae Selectae and Frederick Sander’s Reichenbachia are estimated at €24,000-€30,000 ($26,000-$32,000) and €6,000-€7,500 ($6,000-$8,000), respectively. Published between 1750 and 1773, Plantae selectae […]
![From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1184_1.jpg)
From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16
DENVER, Pa. – It’s toy time at Morphy Auctions, where 1,425 lots of top-notch toys and collectibles will be auctioned on Wednesday, February 14, Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16. Virtually every popular toy category is represented in the auction lineup, from classics such as pressed-steel automotive, European tin windups, and cast-iron mechanical banks, […]
![New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169297802_1_x.webp)
New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23
NEW YORK —Twentieth-century European art provides an affordable way to add grace and beauty to any home or office. Jasper52 brings more than 200 lots of Exquisite Fine Art Paintings and Prints to auction Tuesday, January 23, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Scotland is one of the most picturesque locations in […]
![Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/164029319_1_x.jpg)
Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions rolled out 1,340 lots of historically important military, civilian and sporting guns at its November 18 and November 19 Fall Premier Firearms sale. The auction closed at a robust $1.9 million, inclusive of buyer’s premium. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Among the top-tier entries were many exquisite Colt rarities, […]