![Frederick Augustus (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York & Albany, Prince (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed, an autograph letter signed, to Colonel Bagwell, [n.d.], in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
British Collectibles
![Frederick Augustus (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York & Albany, Prince (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed, an autograph letter signed, to Colonel Bagwell, [n.d.], in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Dickens, Old Curiosity Shop, Peterson US Ed. 1854, 100+ illustrations: "The Old Curiosity Shop" by Charles Dickens ('Boz'), published by T.B. Peterson & Brothers, 102 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, with an additional engraved title page, ninety illustrations by George Cat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210567_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Pope, Miscellaneous Pieces, 1st UK Ed. 1751, Hayman & Grignion the Elder illustrated: "Miscellaneous Pieces", Alexander Pope, 1751. First and ultimate edition of Pope's works. All later editions founded on this 1751' London edition. The Works of Alexander Pope Esq. Volume VI containing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176343691_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)
![Robert Dodd Engraving of Major John Andre - Revolutionary War Spy: DODD, Robert (1748 - 1816). Major John Andre, Late Adjutant General to the British Army in North America. Engraving, published for Raymond's History of England. Engraved by Cook. London, 1784. 12 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Richard Lord Bishop of Gloucester, Way to Stable Quiet Times, 1st/1st UK Ed. 1715: "The Way to Stable and Quiet times: A Sermon Preach'd before the KING at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London, on the 20th of January, 1714: BEING The Day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for bring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176211126_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)
![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)
![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)
![Rare Revolutionary War Engraving: Die Generals und Officiers der Koniglich Englischen Armee und dere Hutffs Truppen zu Neu Yorck. Engraving by Jean Benait Winkler, after artist C Trrost. London: Carington Bowles, c. 1776. 11 7/8" x 15](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336675_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![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)
![Charles Kingsley, Sir Walter Raleigh His Times, 1st US Ed. 1859: "Sir Walter Raleigh and His Times With Other Papers", by Charles Kingsley, published by Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1859. First American Edition with "MDCCCLIX" [1859] on the title page, "Author's Edi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176819892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![George Willdey Rare Map of North America: WILLDEY, George (1695 - c. 1733). To His Sacred and Most Excellent Majesty George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland. This Map of North America... Engraved map with origina](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336650_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Creasey, Inspector West Kicks Off, 1st UK Ed. 1949 Crime Fiction: "Inspector West Kicks Off", by John Creasey, published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd, London, UK, undated and unstated First Edition (1949). Hard boards, original publisher's blue cloth with maroon lett](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177511387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Jeffery's Map of the St. Laurence River Canada: JEFFERYS, Thomas (c. 1719-1771). An exact chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosi... Engraved map with original hand color in outline. London: Sayer & Bennett, 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781318)
![Morison & Rowe, Warships Of The Navy, 1st UK Ed. 1983, illustrated: "Jane's Warships Of The Navy" by Samuel L. Morison and John S. Rowe, illustrated with photographs; published by Jane's Publishing Company Limited, London, 1983; First Edition. Printed in United Kingdo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177906161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Faden Plan of New York Island, 5th State: FADEN, William (1749 - 1836). A plan of New York Island with part of Long Island, Staten Island, and East New Jersey... Engraved map with original hand color. London: Faden, Oct. 19, 1776. 23 1/4" x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336681_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Price, Senex & Maxwell Map of South America 1713: PRICE, Charles (c. 1769-1733), SENEX, John (fl. 1702-1740) & MAXWELL, John (fl. 1708–1712). South America Corrected from the Observations Communicated to the Royal Society's of London and Paris....](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336651_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Robert Sayer Map of Asia 1787: SAYER, Robert (1725-1794). Asia and its islands according to d'Anville... Engraved map with original hand color in outline in two parts. London, printed for Robert Sayer, Fleet Street as the Act direc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Tiddeman Chart of New York Harbor: TIDDEMAN, Mark (fl. circa 1724-1760). A Chart of New York Harbour... Engraved map from The English Pilot, Book 4. C. 1780. 26 1/2" x 23" sheet. Comparables: Swann Galleries, 1997 - $1,380. "Super Rare](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336680_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Lizars Map of the Russian Empire: LIZARS SR., Daniel (1754–1812). Russian Empire. Engraving with original hand color. Edinburgh: Lizars, 1810. From A New and General Atlas of the world 1808-1812. 16 5/8" x 21 1/4" sheet (Each), 21 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
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![One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Propstore-May-30-British-Empire-Strikes-Back-poster.jpeg)
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ RICKMANSWORTH, UK – One of the rarest of Lucasfilm marketing one-sheets for The Empire Strikes Back will be offered at Propstore Thursday, May 30 as part of its UK-based Collectible Poster Live Auction – London sale. The complete catalog is available for […]
![Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sworders-May-19-Joy.jpeg)
Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19
FARNHAM, UK – Sworders is currently offering selected contents from The Sculpture Park, the open-air display in the village of Churt, England. The auction of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture runs online until Sunday, May 19. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Run by artist, collector, and dealer Eddie Powell during the […]
![British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ishtar-Aux-March-7-ATS-recruiting-poster-in-Hebrew.jpg)
British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights
World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […]
![Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HB-punch-bowl-Heritage-1-1.jpg)
Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths
NEW YORK — Collecting silver is a passion for those who seek eye-catching centerpieces fit for a palace or even just tumblers for everyday use. There are many styles as well as an infinite number of silversmiths to choose from. Women silversmiths were not uncommon in the 1700s, and one of the names that comes […]