![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)
French Collectibles
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Memoirs of Royal Academy of Surgery Paris, 2vol. 1st UK Ed. 1750 illustrated: "Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Surgery at Paris containing a great Variety of Cases in the chief Branches of the Art. Many of them Very surprising and uncommon." Translated from the Original, anonym](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176205996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Alexandro, Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 2vol. 1stEd. 1681 & 1683, Church History: Natali Alexandro, Noel Alexandre, "Historiae Ecclesiasticae", 1st Edition 1681 and 1683, Two volumes in Latin, Church History Europe. Hard covers, original 17th century gold tooled leather (small dama](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176214202_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Sartine's American Neptune - First Edition: SARTINE, Antoine (1729-1801) [AMERICAN NEPTUNE]. Neptune Americo-Septentrional contenant les côtes, iles et bancs, les baies, ports, et mouillages, et les sondes des mers de cette-partie du monde, de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three, Historical Romance, US Ed. 1880s illustrated: "Ninety-Three, A Historical Romance", by Victor Hugo, published by H.L. Burt Company, New York, undated, 1880s; illustrated. Hard boards, original publisher's blue cloth [edge of front board slightly](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176710261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Victor Hugo, Hans of Iceland & Bug-Judal, 2 Novels, US Ed. 1880s illustrated: "Hans of Iceland, A Romance of 1699" and "Bug-Jurdal" by Victor Hugo, published by H.L. Burt Company, New York, undated, 1880s; illustrated. Hugo's two first novels in one volume. Hard boards, origina](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176709124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Les Liliacées, With the Plates Bound Alphabetically: REDOUTÉ, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840) (illust.); Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle, François Delaroche and Alire Raffeneau-Delile (text). Les Liliacées ; par P.J. Redouté Paris: printed for the author by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336598_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Albert Camus, Plague, 1st Vintage Books Ed. 1972, Stuart Gilbert Translation: "The Plague" by Albert Camus, translated by Stuart Gilbert, Vintage Books/ A Division of Random House, First Printing of the Vintage Book Edition, February 1972. Soft cover, 4" x 7"; initials and 'Apr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177515113_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Edmond Rostand, Cyrano De Bergerac, 1940s, Neo-Romantic Play: "Cyrano De Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand, published by Books, Inc., New York & Boston, undated, [1940s-1950s]. World's Popular Classics series was published by Books Inc., New York, 1938-1960. No jacket](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177480495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Marquis de Sade, 4 Stories, Mystified Magistrate, Peter Owen UK Ed. 1996: "The Mystified Magistrate: Four Stories" by Marquis de Sade, translated by Margaret Crosland; published by? Peter Owen, London, UK, 1996. Soft cover [wear: see photos]; 5.1/2" x 8.1/2"; 158 pages, a l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177862408_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Barthe & Lorieaux View of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia: BARTHE, Guerard de la (fl. 1787-1810), after; F. B. Lorieux (fl. 1786-1810), engraver. Vue du Kremlin et de ses environs a Moscou. Etching. Paris, c. 1799. 19" x 27 3/4" sheet.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336645_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![French School Manuscript Map of Prague, 1742: FRENCH SCHOOL (Mid-18th Century). Prague avec les environs, ainsi que la position des armees francais autrichiennes et ses attaques... Manuscript map in pen and ink with original hand color. France, c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Les Roses. First Edition - Foljambe Collection: REDOUTÉ, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840) and Claude Antoine THORY (1759-1827). Les Roses. Paris: Firmin Didot, 1817-1824. First Edition. 3 volumes. Folio (14 x 10 inches). Engraved portrait of Redouté by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![De Bry & Vopel Map of the Rhine River: DE BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598) after Caspar Vopel (1511–1561). [Rhine River Map] Rheni Tricornis et Vvidi Nova et Germana Descriptio, Additis Fluminibus... Engraved map. Frankfurt: T. de Bry, 1594.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336641_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Bellin Manuscript Map of the Drau River: BELLIN, Jacques-Nicolas (1703-1772). The Drau River from Lienz in East Tirol to Zegedin in Hungary. Manuscript map with original hand color and manuscript legend. Paris: ca 1762-1767. 21" x 69" framed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![THREE ANTIQUE FRENCH BREVETE BAKELITE TORTOISE COIN CIGARETTE CASE: A beautiful lot of antique coin and cigarette case-one Bakelite coin case with beautiful silver detailing and satin interior marked on inside Brevete-one tortoise and fine silver detailing cigarette c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7100/325580/180283156_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718896463)
![VINTAGE DOLL FRENCH EZE BLANCHE 847: Nice early doll marked at head as seen-Please view photos for condition-Measures 21" tall---Provenance: From the Estate of Barbara Kanash art dealer and collector Saddle River NJ----Purchases can be p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7100/325580/179525001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718896463)
![Buache & De L'Isle Polar Map 1756: BUACHE, Phillipe (1700-1773) after DE L'ISLE, Guillaume (1675-1726). Planisphere Physique ou l'on voit du Pole Septentrional ce que l'on Connoit de Terres et de Mers..., 1756. Engraved map with origin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![THREE ANTIQUE FABRIC DOLLS ONE FELT HEAD: Three vintage dolls as seen-measures 11" tall-one looks to be painted felt-please see photos for condition--Provenance: From the Estate of Barbara Kanash art dealer and collector Saddle River NJ----Pu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7100/325580/179529595_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718896463)
News about French Collectibles
![Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168576163_1_x.webp)
Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair
HUDSON, N.Y. – Spotted in a regular Thursday Morning at Stair sale, a trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Napoleon’s goldsmith, sold far above expectations on January 15. After just six bids, they hammered for $40,000 ($51,200 with buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $800-$1,200. Stair Galleries’ cataloging was brief but, as […]
![Circa-1930 poster for a French drink that didn’t exist headlines Jan. 2 sale in New York](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/168163157_1_x-1.jpg)
Circa-1930 poster for a French drink that didn’t exist headlines Jan. 2 sale in New York
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, January 2, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale titled The Artful Palette: Prints, Fine Art & More!, a 92-lot auction featuring just that – prints, fine art, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights is a circa-1930 […]
![‘Pursuit of Beauty’ features American and French Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces at Heritage Oct. 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/162918604_1_x-1.jpg)
‘Pursuit of Beauty’ features American and French Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces at Heritage Oct. 26
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![French bronze and enamel vases lead Autumn’s Arrival auction at Akiba Galleries Sept. 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/159523184_1_x.jpg)
French bronze and enamel vases lead Autumn’s Arrival auction at Akiba Galleries Sept. 12
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