![Thirteen Months in Rebel Army, 1st US Edition 1863, Civil War CSA: "Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army - Being a Narrative of Personal Adventures in the Infantry, Ordnance, Cavalry, Courier, and Hospital Services; With an Exhibition of the Power, Purposes, Earnestness](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176570905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
American Books
![Thirteen Months in Rebel Army, 1st US Edition 1863, Civil War CSA: "Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army - Being a Narrative of Personal Adventures in the Infantry, Ordnance, Cavalry, Courier, and Hospital Services; With an Exhibition of the Power, Purposes, Earnestness](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176570905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Optic, Galligasken, General Ulysses Grant, 1st US Ed. 1868, illustrated: "Our Standard-Bearer; or, The Life of General Ulysses S. Grant: His Youth, His Manhood, His Campaigns, and His Eminent Services in the Reconstruction of the Nation Hai Sword Has Redeemed:" as Seen and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176570506_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Manuel De Torres, Dufief Method Teaching Spanish, 1st US Ed. 1811: "Dufief's Nature Displayed in Her Mode of Teaching Language to Man: Being a New and Infallible Method of Acquiring a Languages, in the Shortest Time Possible, Deduced from the Analysis of the Human Mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176205427_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Tasha Tudor Cookbook, 80+ Family Recipes, Signed 1st/1st Ed. 1993, illustrated: "The Tasha Tudor Cookbook: Recipes and Reminiscences from Corgi Cottage" written and illustrated by Tasha Tudor with Carol Johnston Lueck; published by Little Brown and Company, Boston, New York, 1993](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177659365_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)
![Rylant, The Relatives Came, 1stEd. 1986, Stephen Gammell illustrated: "The Relatives Came" by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Stephen Gammell, published by Bradbury Press, New York, 1986, First edition, 4th printing. Heartwarming story about summer vacation spent with fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177308770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Dr. Seuss, The Foot Book, 1993 Print of 1stEd. 1968, illustrated: "The Foot Book" written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners published by Random House, 1968; "6-J" printing (1993). Stated Grolier Book Club Edition. The "Begi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177304445_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)
![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)
![Patricia Lynn, Farm ABC, 1stEd. 1954, illustrated by Gladys Turley Michell: "Farm ABC" by Lynn Patricia, illustrated by Gladys Turley Michell, published by Whitman Publishing Company, MCMLIV (1954), 1st edition. Illustrated hard boards [some soiling and wear, the large portio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177300020_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)
![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)
![McCall, Marvelous Michael Jackson, Biography, 1stEd. 1984, illustrated: "Marvelous Michael Jackson, An Unauthorized Biography" by Barbara McCall, published by Weekly Reader Books, Middletown, Connecticat1984. First Edition, illustrated with photographs. Illustrated hard b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177444520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
News about American Books
![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 […]