![BIBLIOTHEQUE ELZEVIRIENNE ANCIEN THEATRE FRANCOIS, 33 VOLUMES, 1854-1857: 1854-1857. Paris. 33 volumes. Chez P. Janet. All volumes are in Very Good condition. Written entirely in French. All volumes bound in red cloth with gilt spines. Minor rubbing, some aging to a few spi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
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![BIBLIOTHEQUE ELZEVIRIENNE ANCIEN THEATRE FRANCOIS, 33 VOLUMES, 1854-1857: 1854-1857. Paris. 33 volumes. Chez P. Janet. All volumes are in Very Good condition. Written entirely in French. All volumes bound in red cloth with gilt spines. Minor rubbing, some aging to a few spi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![Brown's New Illustrations of Zoology - Volume with 50 Originally Hand-colored Engravings: This volume with 50 originally hand-colored engravings is Peter Brown's New Illustrations of Zoology, Containing fifty coloured plates of new, curious, and non-descript birds, with a few quadrupeds, r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6581/333393/180016811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718367663)
![Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Plant Section - 18 Volumes with 302 Engravings (151 in color,151: This is the set of 18 volumes comprising the quadruped section of Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's Histoire naturelle, g?n?rale et particuliere? nouvelle edition. The work was published in Par](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6581/333393/180016737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718367663)
![The Doorstop Book Encyclopedia Doorstop Collecting: Title: The Doorstop Book Encyclopedia Doorstop Collecting Dimension: 9” wide x 11 ¼” tall. Date: --- Additional Information: The Doorstop Book" by John & Nancy Smith features over 100](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332706/179477574_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717798251)
![Antique Toothbrush Holders Book: Title: Antique Toothbrush Holders Book Dimension: 8 1/2” wide x 11” tall. Date: --- Additional Information: Book on Antique Toothbrush Holders by John, Nancy & Brooke Smith. A must Guide f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332706/179478023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717798251)
![THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE, 2001: 2001. Ann Arbor, MI. State Street Press. 1 volume holding 37 plays and a large number of poems and sonnets. Bound in full red leather, with satin ribbon bookmark and gold gilt edges. The spine and fro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179146291_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![Vail's Poughkeepsie, NY Directory for 1880: Vail's Poughkeepsie, NY Directory for 1880, 232pgs in length plus appendix, measuring 5.75" x 8.75" in size. Full of advertisements, residential & business listings, great genealogical research materi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939509_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![The Septuagint Pentateuch, Greek and Latin, 1628: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: The Septuagint Pentateuch, Greek and Latin, 1628, folio, with title vignette, in modern quarter leather binding with cloth boar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![3 Books, De Quincey, Burrall & Corradini: Description: Three Books, De Quincey, Burrall, and Corradini, 19th/Early 20th Century, including de Quincey, Thomas, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater and Suspiria de Profundis, 1852, Boston:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![HISTOIRE DE SAINTE THERESE, 2 VOLUMES, 1882: 1882. Nantes, France. 2 volumes. Mazeau, Libraire-Editeur. All volumes are in Very Good condition. Written entirely in French. All volumes bound in half calfs leather and marbled boards, with gilt spi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145901_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![A COLLECTION OF WHITE HOUSE BOOKS, BOXED SET, 4 VOLUMES: 1977. Washington, D.C. Published by the White House Historical Society. Thirteenth Edition. Complete in 4 volumes. All volumes are in Near Fine, Unread condition. Dust jackets for all 4 volumes. Sleev](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![THE COMPLETE WRITINGS OF JOHN BURROUGHS, 7 VOLUMES, 1924: 1924. New York. Wiliam H. Wise and Company, Publisher. 7 volumes of multi-volume set. All volumes are in Near Fine to Very Good+ condition. All volumes are black faux leather hardback and embossed on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179927045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718303823)
![WONDERS OF THE PAST, 4 VOLUMES, 1923: 1923. New York. G.P. Putnam Sons, Publisher. Complete in four volumes. All volumes are in Very Good++ to Very Good+ condition. All volumes are bound in green cloth hardback and embossed in gold on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179927041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718303821)
![OUR TIMES BY MARK SULLIVAN - 6 VOLUMES – 1937: 1937. New York. Published by Charles Scribner and Sons. Complete in 6 volumes. All volumes are in Very Good condition. All volumes are bound in red faux leather and gilded spines and front covers for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179146290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![NOUVELLE EXPLICATION DU CATECHISME DE RODEZ, M. NOEL, 5 VOLUMES, 1854: 1854. Paris, France. 5 of 6 volumes, missing volume 2. Published by Librairie Catholique et Classique, De Perisse Freres. All volumes are in Very Good condition, and bound in half green leather with m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145899_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![THE LIFE AND SPEECHES OF THE HON. HENRY CLAY BY DANIEL MALLORY, 1844: New York. 1844. Robert P. Bixby & Company, Publisher. Complete in 2 Volumes, both in Very Good to Good condition. Bound in half calves, brown leather, with marbled board hard covers. Gold embossing on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![HISTOIRE DE LA RESISTANCE EN FRANCE DE 1940 A 1945, 10 VOLUMES: Geneva. 1981. Written by Henri Nogueres. Crémille and Famot, Publisher. Complete in 10 volumes, all in Near Fine, unread condition. Written entirely in French. All bound in blue, hard cover, with red](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145750_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![ERNEST HEMINGWAY COLLECTION, 3 VOLUMES: 1952 and 1970. London. All volumes are United Kingdom editions and all are in Near Fine condition. No owners markings or bookplates. The following volumes are in this set; 1. Islands in the Stream. 2.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145742_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![THE LIFE AND WORKS OF THOMAS PAINE, 6 VOLUMES, 1895: 1925. New Rochelle, New York. Thomas Paine National Historical Association, Publisher. 6 volumes of multi-volume set. All volumes are in Very Good+ condition. All volumes are Khaki cloth hardback and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179927046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718303823)
![LEE’S LIEUTENANTS BY DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN, 3 VOLUMES: 1970-1971. New York. Charles Scribner and Sons. Complete in 3 volumes. All 3 volumes in Near Fine condition. The dust jackets are in Very Good condition. This book set is one of the best works by Doug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![CIVIL WAR BOOK SET, 36 VOLUMES: A large set of books that highlight many aspects of the U.S. Civil War. Many of these are oversized books with hundreds of illustrations. No bookplates or owners markings. Acquired from several Metro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179927050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718303822)
![CLIVE CUSSLER BOOK COLLECTION – 27 VOLUMES: A large collection of Clive Cussler books. There are 24 hardbacks and 3 paperbakcs. The hardbacks all have their dust jackets. All books are in Fine to Near Fine condition. The following books are in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145896_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![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](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145891_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![ŒUVRES COMPLÈTES DE M. LE VICOMTE DE CHATEAUBRIAND, 3 VOLUMES, 1831: 1831. Paris, France. Complete in 4 volumes. Published by Ladvocat, Librarie-Editeur. All volumes are in Very Good condition. Written entirely in French. All volumes are half bound in red leather with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
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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 […]
![Antique books from the 15th to 19th century are the focus at Jasper52 March 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/173054792_1_x.jpeg)
Antique books from the 15th to 19th century are the focus at Jasper52 March 19
NEW YORK — Historic books from the 15th through the 19th century come to Jasper52 with Ink of Ages, an unparalleled journey through the written wonders of centuries past taking place on Tuesday, March 19. The 506-lot sale is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the sale is an early 19th-century illuminated Koran, the […]
![Antiquarian books on early America, Arts & Crafts and Einstein featured at PBA Feb. 8](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169990750_1_x.webp)
Antiquarian books on early America, Arts & Crafts and Einstein featured at PBA Feb. 8
BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries kicks off its first Rare Books & Manuscripts sale of 2024 on Thursday, February 8 with a 97-lot collection of items ranging from early Albert Einstein publications to probably the finest illustrated collection of mid-19th century Mississippi River views ever created. The complete catalog is now available for bidding at […]
![Thomas Jefferson’s set of Aeschylus tragedies leads Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale Feb. 6](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169664734_1_x.webp)
Thomas Jefferson’s set of Aeschylus tragedies leads Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale Feb. 6
PHILADELPHIA — A seven-volume set of Aeschylus tragedies specially made for President Thomas Jefferson is the highest-estimated lot at Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale scheduled for Tuesday, February 6. The complete sale catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Jefferson wasn’t just a book collector; he enjoyed creating unique volumes from original editions that […]