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Illuminated Manuscript
Located in Austin, TX
Illuminated manuscript with images of sailboats on the front and writing on the back, visible
Category

20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Gold Leaf

Illuminated Manuscript
Illuminated Manuscript
H 9.75 in W 11.5 in
Illuminated Manuscript
Located in Austin, TX
Illuminated Manuscript featuring a group scene of a crowd of men. A few of them dance in the middle
Category

20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Gold Leaf

Illuminated Manuscript
Illuminated Manuscript
H 11 in W 7.5 in
Tibetan Childbirth Manuscript Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully detailed Tibetan folk painting dates to the mid-20th century and shares
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Ink, Pigment

Tibetan Childbirth Manuscript Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully detailed Tibetan folk painting dates to the mid-20th century and shares
Category

20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Manuscript, 1992
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
. This piece is a collage on paper with an antique manuscript page and a cut floral greeting card
Category

20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Other Medium

Manuscript, 1992
Manuscript, 1992
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 1.38 in
Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio Ink and gouache on handmade paper, 1875-1925) Miniature
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio Ink and gouache on handmade paper, 1875-1925) Miniature
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Dharma Prayer Book Manuscript Folio Ink and gouache on handmade paper, 1875-1925) Miniature
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Framed Illuminated Manuscript from Thai Buddhist Prayer Book Under Glass
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage illuminated page manuscript taken from a Thai Buddhist prayer book and set inside custom
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20th Century Thai Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Manuscript, Colorful Abstract Lithograph by Calman Shemi
By Calman Shemi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Calman Shemi, Argentine (1939 - ) Title: Manuscript Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination Paperback – January 1, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
manuscripts produced from the seventh through the eleventh centuries, especially those masterpieces which were
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Books

Materials

Paper

Judaica Hand-Written Calendrical Manuscript from Władysławowie, 1837
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceedingly rare, one-of-a-kind handwritten Jewish calendrical manuscript from Władysławowie, 1837
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Early 20th Century Realist Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts Softcover Book 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
manuscripts produced by the Armenian Diaspora communities during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
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Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney, Binney, Edwin
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Books

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Paper

The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies
Located in San Francisco, CA
The complete works of O. Henry, manuscript edition, limited to 125 copies in 12 volumes bound in
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Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Letter from Louis Marcoussis to Countess Pecci Blunt - Early 20th Century
By Louis Marcoussis
Located in Roma, IT
Letter from Louis Marcoussis to Countess Pecci Blunt is an original manuscript. The letter is
Category

Early 20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Early 20th Century Police Booking Photographs Portraits Mug Shots Criminals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
verso, 10 mounted onto card, some faded and creased 80 x 130mm or smaller, early 20th in century.
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Early 20th Century European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage 20th Century Wool Turkish Oushak 3 x 6 Rug Runner
Located in Charlotte, NC
Turkiye, in the mid 20th century. Measures: 3 x 6 Feet Rectangular - Actual Measurement (Inches): 32w
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 20th Century Sierra Mountain's Mt. Raymond, California Landscape
By Margaret E. Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
to 1965, as well as contact sheets, manuscripts, journals, correspondence, and field notes. Other
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Cardboard

James Joshua Guthrie - The Sower, Early 20th Century British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
the Romantic poets and medieval manuscripts. He published his own books, often being responsible for
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Early 1900s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

20th Century Sun Colours Yellow Orange Blu Berber Rug € 2500, ca 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
manuscript, an open book and a diary of a lifetime. Once archived, it moves towards an unknown destiny and
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing
By Irene Rice Pereira
Located in New York, NY
ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing Irene Rice Pereira
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1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract
Located in New York, NY
daughter of Aharon. Manuscript in Hebrew composed in square script on paper. Signed by the Shochet and
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Antique Early 1900s European Religious Items

Materials

Paper

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
one of most important porcelain designers of the first half of the 20th century. ON THE DESIGN: In
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Chiarina', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
20th century. ON THE DESIGN: In 1912/13 Paul Scheurich designed and modeled five figures from the
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Bajazzo', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
and belonged to one of most important porcelain designers of the first half of the 20th century. ON
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

XXth Century Berber Carpet Ouarzate Red and Yellow, ca 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
at the same time the plot of their destiny. The carpet becomes a manuscript, an open book and a diary
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Professionally framed with Glass Period 19th century/ Early /20th century Framed size 32 x 22 cm each  
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paper

Antique Shahnameh Epic Persian Arabic Calligraphy Book Page Vellem Panel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique framed prayer / poem / manuscript book page from the Shahnameh epic featuring Persian
Category

Early 20th Century Islamic Paintings

Materials

Paper

untitled (Pueblo)
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
intellectuals of the 20th century. Among their closest friends were sculptor Federico Castellón and his wife
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

untitled (Pueblo)
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
intellectuals of the 20th century. Among their closest friends were sculptor Federico Castellón and his wife
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Antique Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
hold and read upon. The Lamas would rest manuscripts on the top of the pegam; successively read pages
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Paint

Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
20th century Book: height 6.5cm, width 30cm, depth 38cm Case: height 9.5cm, width 34cm, depth 40cm
Category

Late 20th Century French Medieval Books

Materials

Leather, Satin, Paper

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 10'8" × 21'0" (325 × 640 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
veiled to the base of the sculpture with scribbles of manuscript that’s information has been left to your
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Paint

Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the most sumptuous painters' books and art magazines of the 20th century appeared. The idea for a
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
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H 16 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Set of Six Vintage Paintings with Minstrel Scenes from the Manesse Song Manuscri
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Vintage Paintings with Minstrel Scenes from the Manesse Song Manuscript A set of six
Category

Mid-20th Century German Gothic Paintings

Materials

Wood

Le Vieux Manuscrits, Coree-Seoul
By Paul Jacoulet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
figure seated on a pink pillow wearing a Korean hat reading a manuscript. Pencil signed with red seal and
Category

20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Ben ZIon Expressionist Judaica Rabbi Watercolor Painting Jewish Modernist WPA
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
: Marc Chagall, Ben-Zion, and Ben Shahn presents the print work of three prominent 20th century Jewish
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Ben ZIon Expressionist Judaica Rabbi Watercolor Painting Jewish Modernist WPA
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
: Marc Chagall, Ben-Zion, and Ben Shahn presents the print work of three prominent 20th century Jewish
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Leamington
By Thomas McKnight
Located in Greenwich, CT
from. Behind his glass-fronted bookcases were all kinds of wonderful old books and manuscripts
Category

20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

Vintage Swedish Signed Kilim, 'Karin Jonsson', 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
Persian poet Ferdowsi, which mentioned kilim in a manuscript of the beginning of the 11th century. However
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Art Deco Display Cabinet From Rosewood Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
the open shelves. It also makes a fine bookcase for the display of books and manuscripts. For
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

After Robert Rauschenberg-Centennial Certificate-Original Poster
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Boticelli, Picasso, an early manuscript, and sculpture. Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide. For
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20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Sotheby's The William H Guthman Collection December 2005
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's : The William H Guthman Collection December 2005. Collection of manuscripts, printed and
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Late 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

The Scarecrow
Located in San Francisco, CA
. 1901-1903; Sain, Lydia. Kansas Artists, compiled by Lydia Sain from 1932 to 1948. Typed Manuscript
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Scarecrow
The Scarecrow
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Turkish Oushak 3 x 10 Rug Runner
Located in Charlotte, NC
Turkiye, in the mid 20th century. Measures: 3 x 10 Feet Rectangular - Actual Measurement (Inches): 34W
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Central Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
introduction to such different labyrinth forms as rock engravings on Trojan castles, medieval manuscripts
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Books

Materials

Paper

Autograph Letter Signed By Ottone Rosai to Mino Maccari - 1943
Located in Roma, IT
54.5). The manuscript is addresses to Mino Maccari. Florence, January 30th 1943. Signed “Ottone Rosai
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Paper

Florence Sketchbook of Frank Lloyd Wright (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a limited edition facsimile of the manuscript sketchbook by Frank Lloyd Wright which served
Category

Early 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Florence Sketchbook of Frank Lloyd Wright (Book)
Florence Sketchbook of Frank Lloyd Wright (Book)
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H 11 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Bird's Eye View
By Ronnie Cutrone
Located in Missouri, MO
saying, even "ancient manuscripts…[they] are taken very seriously, but they are also cartoons
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bird's Eye View
Bird's Eye View
H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
Pasiphaë by Algernon C. Swinburne / Golden Cockerel Press
Located in Middletown, NY
copied from the original manuscript in the British Museum.... he dyed vellum bindings of the specials I
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Early Israeli Batik on Silk Painting Jerusalem Landscape with Figure Bezalel
By Miriam Hadgadya
Located in Surfside, FL
, skipping around like a goat on the mountains. In her autobiographical manuscript, Had Gadya says she
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20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Silk, Paint

Carnet de Voyage - Sioux Indians - Illustrated Album by I. Sermonski - 1910/1950
By Ivan Sermonski
Located in Roma, IT
(1889?-1963?). A beautiful manuscript with original blue ink and marker sketches representing the uses
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Plan of a Part of Newport, R. I. Showing Changes... O. H. P, Belmont, Esq.
Located in New York, NY
. Cotton, C.E. Newport, R.I. Oct. 28, 1907." A fine manuscript plan of the Bellevue neighborhood of Newport
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic More Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

untitled
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
intellectuals of the 20th century. Among their closest friends were sculptor Federico Castellón and his wife
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic

untitled
untitled
H 18 in W 24 in
Vatican Museums, Rome
Located in valatie, NY
marble statues, frescoes, Medieval manuscripts, High Renaissance and Baroque painting. It also has the
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Vatican Museums, Rome
Vatican Museums, Rome
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Cortesi's Masterpiece: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Map of Uruguay, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
republic's 20 departments are defined in various colors, while a legend, 'Referencias' identifies symbols
Category

Early 20th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Le Jongleur (The Minstrel)
By Georges Rouault
Located in Storrs, CT
the plate, as issued. Housed in an archival 20 x 16-inch mat, suitable for framing. The clown was a
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Aquatint

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An assortment of 20th century manuscripts is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 20th century manuscripts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and hardwood. There are all kinds of 20th century manuscripts available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made 20th century manuscripts over the years, but those made by Stuart Cary Welch are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Manuscripts?

20th century manuscripts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $437, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.