![China's War with Japan 1937-1945: The Strulggle for Survival. First edition. Pictorial dust-jacket with title. Publishers red cloth with white title, vignette to spine. Colour endpapers. Full-page b & w photographic plates. A very nic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
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![China's War with Japan 1937-1945: The Strulggle for Survival. First edition. Pictorial dust-jacket with title. Publishers red cloth with white title, vignette to spine. Colour endpapers. Full-page b & w photographic plates. A very nic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Ilya Ehrenburg - 'Men, Years - LIfe': Two volumes. Translated by Anna Bostock in collaboration with Yvonne Kapp. Dust-jackets with titles. Publishers red cloth with gilt title to spine. Name on inside. VOLUME I: 'Childhood and Youth 1891-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568378_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![The Life and Explorations of Dr. Livingstone: First edition. "Carefully Compiled From Reliable Sources." Half-leather over brown buckram boards. Morocco gilt title, decorative gilt bands, blind-stamped panel vignettes to spine. Marbled endpapers](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Five 17th and 18th C Books, including Charles I & II: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Five 17th and 18th Century Books, including Charles I and II, comprising Bibliotheca Regia, or, The Royal Library, Containing t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 12 Vols.: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 1994, 12 Vols., Sir Gilbert Martin (British, 1936-2015), Biography of Winston S. Chu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Vols: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Volumes , comprising The World Crisis: The Aftermath, 1929, London: Thornton Butte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![50 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 50 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books , a miscellaneous group of 50 works published by the Franklin Library with fine gold-st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Early Edition: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Possible Early Edition, A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas' by C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![7 Works, 19th/Early 20th C, Fine Bindings, 9 Volumes: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 7 Works, 19th/Early 20th Century, Fine Bindings, 9 Volumes, comprising Southey, Robert, Sir Thomas More, 2 volumes, 1829, Londo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395391_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![History of the Homeland: First edition. 'The Story of the British Background'. Edited by Lancelot Hogben. Pictorial dust-jacket with title. Publishers green cloth with black title to spine [minor sun fading]. Full-page b & w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Glamour Atelier : Classic Photography: Vol #1 CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY GLAMOUR ATELIER Autumn 1956, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, 50pp b&w photos 90% beautiful naked or lingerie photos. articles on Russ Meyer - Bernard of Hollywood - Doug Grundy has Model](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334221/180602961_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![A is for Ox: First edition thus. In slipcase. 'A short history of the alphabet'. Publishers decorative burgundy cloth with gilt vignette. Gilt title to spine. Colour endpapers. In-text illustrations throughout. A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![With 19 Giovanni Piranesi engravings: Heading: Author: Venuti, Ridolfino Title: Accurata, e Succinta Descrizione Topografica delle AntichitaÌ€ di Roma Place Published: In Roma [i.e. Rome] Publisher:Presso Gio: Battista BeruaboÌ&eu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/332628/179408723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717729056)
![15 Finely Bound Works, 20th Century and Later: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 15 Finely Bound Works, 20th Century and Later, comprising Nicholas Monsarrat, The Cruel Sea, 1951; Hilaire Belloc, Marie Antoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Arthur Conan Doyle Stories of Sherlock Holmes,Signed: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Doyle, Arthur Conan, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, 1904, Signed, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395358_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![50 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 50 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books , a miscellaneous group of 50 works published by the Franklin Library with fine gold-st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395317_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Rare Book Sir Walter Raleigh History of the World 1614 1st Edition: Rare Book Sir Walter Raleigh History of the World 1614 1st Edition. With 8 fold out copper engraved maps, decorative head & tail pieces. Extra copper engraved title page. Full 17th Century paneled cal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1111/332487/179319165_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718754558)
![Signed memo from JFK to John Connally: Heading: -1961 Author: Kennedy, John F. Title: Memorandum from John F. Kennedy to John Connally Place Published: Washington, D.C. Publisher:The White House Date Published: 1963 Descript](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/332628/179408650_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717729056)
![The Nun: First edition. In Slipcase. Translated and with an Introduction by Leonard Tancock. Lithographs by Chalres Mozley. Publishers decorative gilt and black cloth with gilt lineal border. Gilt title to spi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Through the Looking-Glass: First edition thus. "and what Alice found there". With fifty illustration by John Tenniel. Publishers quarter red cloth spine over pictorial blue cloth covers. Gilt title to spine. With contrasting bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![1630 CHURCH HISTORY FOLIO PIGSKIN BOUND ANTIQUE Generalis totius sacri ordinis: Generalis totius sacri ordinis clericorum Canonicorum historia tripartita... Gabrielis Pennotti Cologne, Grevenbroich 1630. Folio: 8.5 by 12.5" With engraved title vignette 6 leaves, 821 pp., 16 leave](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333971/180456180_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Bookends France Art Deco Malachite Collectible Glass 1930' H.Hoffmann: These 2 figurines is a great addition to collection or a great gift. Timeless design - Top Qality Art Deco Collectible Glass Figurines. These pieces was made in Bohemia from the ORIGINAL antique vinta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3421/328493/177690102_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214032)
![Early Ben. Franklin Philadelphia imprint 1737: Heading: (Franklin, Benjamin, printer) Author: Fox, George Title: Instructions for Right Spelling, and Plain Directions for Reading and Writing True English Place Published: Re-printed at Philadelphia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/332628/179408686_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717729056)
![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)
![An AMAZING collection of Louisiana Artist & Writers Books: An AMAZING collection of Louisiana Artist & Writers Books Louisiana Painters & Paintings, Blue Dog, Dunbar, This is My New Orleans, Paul Rico, Walker Percy, Of Time and Chase, Vignettes of Louisiana H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3020/334161/180563302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718992441)
![Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, Signed: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, 1906, 2 Volumes, with R.S. Churchill Signature, first edition, London: MacMillen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395363_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Winston Churchill by Ephesian, Signed by Churchill: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Winston Churchill by Ephesian, 1927, Signed by Churchill, Winston Churchill by Ephesian, 1927, London: Mills & Boon, signed on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![The Town Labourer 1760-1832: First edition. 'The New Civilisation'. Publishers red cloth with black title [some wear] Black title to spine. Name on inside. "This book provides a detailed history of the labourer during the period](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![1665 ATTIC NIGHTS by Gellius Aulus Noctes Atticae antique ELZEVIER PRESS VELLUM: Gellius Aulus Noctes Atticae (Attic nights) Amstelodami: apud Danielem Elzevirium, 1665 Size 3 by 5 1/3" 482 pp plus extensive Index full vellum binding Very good condition, couple of spots Wormholes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333971/180456181_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![MAXIMS ON ANGLING - CHESS - SHOOTING MISERIES FISHING 1855: PENN'S MAXIMS ON ANGLING - CHESS - SHOOTING and MISERIES OF FISHING by Richard Penn (William Penns Grandson) 1855, with woodcut illustrations. 63pp, marbled endpapers, same marbled paper covers with D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334221/180603053_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![52 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 52 Franklin Library Leather Bound Books , a miscellaneous group of 52 works published by the Franklin Library with fine gold-st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395320_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Early reporting on American revolution: Heading: (Revolutionary War) Author: Title: The Edinburgh Advertiser Place Published: Edinburgh Publisher:Printed by and for James Donaldson Date Published: 1775-1776 Description:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/332628/179408716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717729056)
![First Edition with early ownership inscription: Heading: Author: Twain, Mark [pseud. of Samuel L. Clemens] Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles L. Webster Date Published:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/332628/179408722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717729056)
![4 Works British Monarchy, Including Agnes Strickland: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 4 Works on the British Monarchy, Including Agnes Strickland, Late 18th/Early19th C, 6 volumes, comprising Strickland, Agnes, Li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Six Books on Waterfowling: Six Books on Waterfowling William Hazelton. "Duck Shooting and Hunting Sketches." 1915.Sir R. Payne-Gallwey. "The Book of Duck Decoys."Albert Dixon Simmons, "Wing Shots." 1936, No. 157 of 950. S. Kip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279423_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![4 Folios, Late 19th/Early 20th Century: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 4 Folios, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, comprising Skelton, John, Mary Stuart, 1893, Boussod, Valadon & Co., with engraved port](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Year of the King - Signed: SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First edition, third impression. "An Actor's Diary and Sketchbook". Pictorial dust-jacket with title. Publishers grey cloth with gilt title to spine. Full-page and in-text illustrati](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism: First edition, third impression. Publishers decorative green cloth wigh gilt vignette. Gilt title, green vignette to spine. Gilt top page-block. Colour endpapers. "The influential political treatise b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/334169/180568367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![1849 LIBERTY OF ROME 2 volumes HISTORY antique illustrated in ENGLISH: THE LIBERTY OF ROME A HISTORY WITH AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE LIBERTY OF ANCIENT NATIONS 2 Volumes Illustrated New York, London; 1849 Size 6 1/4 by 9 3/4" publisher's cloth, stamped in blind & gilt,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333971/180456190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
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Choice books on poetry and angling headline at Freeman’s Hindman June 25
PHILADELPHIA — Antique English books dating back hundreds of years are star lots at the Books and Manuscripts sale scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 at Freeman’s Hindman. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. English Romantic poet John Keats (1795-1821) had a glorious four-year run before being struck down by […]
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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 […]
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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 […]