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French Books
![French Nobility, 18th-20th C, 10 Articles: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: French Nobility (Bourbon, d'Orleans) 18th-20th C, 10 Articles, including documents relating to Louis de Bourbon Conde de Clarmont (1709-17](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395331_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![(France, 18th C) Group of Misc. Core, 22 Articles: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: (France, 18th C) Large Lot of Miscellaneous Correspondances, 22 Articles, comprising miscellaneous correspondence, printed pamphlets, comm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Six French Miscellaneous 19th Century Articles: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Six French Miscellaneous 19th Century Articles, including documents relating to Charles Sprague (1791-1875), Claud Victor Perrin (1766-184](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395351_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![6 Miscellaneous French Documents, 16th C: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: 6 Miscellaneous French Documents, 16th C, on various topics and from various authors, laid paper and vellum. Measurements:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Parseval-Grandmaison, Franois-Auguste Signed Doc.: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Parseval-Grandmaison, Franois-Auguste Signed Doc., signed document, one page, in French, May 23, 1815. Measurements: He](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![de Segur, Louis Gaston?Autograph Letter Signed: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: de Segur, Louis Gaston?Autograph Letter Signed, Autograph letter signed, January 8, 1858, one page, in French. Measurements:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395347_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Missel De Notre Dame No 150 Guillaume de Machaut Antique Leather Bound: Antique leather bound Missel de Notre Dame by Guillaume de Machaut. No publication date. Measures 4.25" x 5.5". Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175589948_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Le Sage, Devil Upon Two Sticks 1778 UK Edition, illustrated, Complete: "The Devil Upon Two Sticks" Translated from the Diable Boiteux of M Le Sage. To which are prefixed, Asmodeus's Crutches, a Critical Letter Upon the Work; and Dialogues between some Chimneys in Madrid.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176333075_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Albert Camus, Myth Of Sisyphus, Other Essays, 1955, Philosophical: "The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays" by Albert Camus, translated from the French by Justin O'Brien, published by Vintage Books A Division of Random House, copyright 1955. Soft cover, 4" x 7"; 152 p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176248012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![45 Essays, Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1st US Editition 1958: "From the NRF: Essays from the Nouvelle Revue Francaise", edited, selected, and introduced by Justin O'Brien, published by Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, New York, unstated First Edition, 1958. Justin O'B](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176417614_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
News about French Books
![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
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![‘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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