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1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
By Frederick Marryat
Located in Bath, GB
A superb set of the novels of Captain Marryat, elegantly and uniformly bound in half morocco, and
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1920s British Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique 1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
H 8 in W 30 in D 5.5 in
1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
Located in Bath, GB
A smart set of the major novels of beloved author, Jane Austen, this set with the lively
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Early 1900s British Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique 1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
1901-03 The Novels of Jane Austen
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
12 Volumes, Sir Walter Scott, The Waverly novels
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Complete 12 volume set of the Waverley Novels illustrated in the Abbotsford Edition. Leather over
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1840s Antique Novels

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Leather

1869-86 The Novels of William Makepeace Thackeray
By William Makepeace Thackeray
Located in Bath, GB
A nicely bound fully illustrated collection of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray. Complete in twenty-four volumes. Volume I, 'Vanity Fair Volume I', published in 1869. Illus...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblack print book Book dimensions
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1920s Japanese Edo Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
No Reserve
H 88.59 in W 61.82 in D 0.6 in
Novels 'Works & Letters' of Jane Austen, Winchester Edition, 12 Volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AUSTEN, Jane. Title: The Novels (Works and Letters) of Jane Austen. Publisher
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1910s British Antique Novels

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Leather

1915 Original poster for Pierre Decourcelle's novel "Les marchands de patrie"
By Lucien Métivet
Located in PARIS, FR
novel "Les marchands de patrie." Press - Literature Novel unpublished by Pierre Decourcelle G. Dupuy
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1910s Antique Novels

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Antique Book Set, 13 Vols Charles Dickens Novels, English, Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 13 Charles Dickens novels. An English language, comprehensive library of
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Novels

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Paper

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Valperga, First Edition of Her Second Novel, 1823
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
edition of her second novel. 3 vols., 7-3/16" x 4-7/16", bound in 1/2 tan speckled calf, gilt decorated
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1820s British Antique Novels

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Leather

Pair of Antique Extending Novel Rests, English, Oak, Book Trough, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique extending novel rests. An English, oak book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Novels

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Oak

Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Novels

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Walnut

Antique Novel, A Legend of Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, English, Victorian Book
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel, A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. An English, bound book of
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Novels

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Paper

Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Novels

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Leather, Paper

Renée Mauperin; Ten Etchings, Complete Set for novel by Goncourt Brothers
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Middletown, NY
Renée Mauperin; Ten Etchings, Complete Set for the Illustrations to the Novel by Edmond and Jules
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Novels

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Etching

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Decorative Novel Stand, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak decorative novel stand, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Novels

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Teak

Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926. Often set in the semi fictional
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Novels

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Paper

Novels of The Sisters Bronte. THORNTON EDITION - 12 vols. 1924 - LEATHER BOUND !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BRONTE, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. TITLE: The Novels of The Sisters Bronte - with - The
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1920s British Antique Novels

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Leather

Novels of Charlotte, Emily, & Anne Bronte - 6 Vols - 1922 - ILLUSTRATED BY DULAC
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BRONTE, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. TITLE: The Novels of Charlotte, Emily, & Anne Bronte
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1920s British Antique Novels

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Leather

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John
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Early 1900s British Antique Novels

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Leather

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique book rest. An English, stained pine novel rack, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Antique Novels

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Pine

Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John, English, Fiction, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel The Snow Ship by Percy St. John. An English language fiction book with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Novels

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Paper

Victorian carved walnut figure of Mark Tapley from the novel by Charles Dickens
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian carved walnut figure of Mark Tapley from the novel ‘The Life and Adventures of Martin
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1890s English Victorian Antique Novels

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Walnut

Rare Antique Books Set of 10 The World's 50 Best Short Novels from 1929
Located in San Diego, CA
The World's 50 Best Short Novels Set of 10 Red Cover 1929 Funk and Wagnalls. All together they
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Novels

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Linen, Paper

1927 The Sun Also Rises
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Bath, GB
A smart early edition of one of Ernest Hemingway's best known novels, a brilliant leather bound
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1920s American Antique Novels

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Paper

1927 The Sun Also Rises
1927 The Sun Also Rises
H 8 in W 2 in D 5.5 in
1928 The Torrents of Spring
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Bath, GB
A finely bound copy of this lesser known satirical novel by great American author Ernest Hemingway
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1920s American Antique Novels

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Paper

1928 The Torrents of Spring
1928 The Torrents of Spring
H 7.5 in W 1 in D 5.5 in
Horace WALPOLE. The Castle Of Otranto, A Gothic Story. SECOND EDITION - 1765
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
1765, is generally regarded as the first gothic novel. In this the second edition Walpole applied for
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1760s British Antique Novels

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Leather

Spaniard Talavera Majolica Decorative Plate Of Don Quixote
Located in Guaynabo, PR
character is universally known by the Spanish novel book of Miguel de Cervantes (One of the greatest novel
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Novels

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Clay, Majolica

Swedish Butterbox circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
. Huysmans' beautiful novel À rebours, this shell is worthy of its proud beauty. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch
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Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Novels

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Limestone

Swedish Butterbox circa 1830
Swedish Butterbox circa 1830
Free Shipping
H 3.94 in W 5.71 in D 3.94 in
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, Illustrated by C. E. Brock, 1907
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Novels

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Fabric, Paper

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, First Issue, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
greatest American novel of the 20th century. In 1922, having already written This Side of Paradise and The
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Novels

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Leather, Paper

Paul Balluriau Le journal publie Fleur de Bagne Roman de Goron & Émile Gautier
By Paul Balluriau
Located in PARIS, FR
Journal, showcased the serialized novel "Fleur de Bagne" co-authored by Mr. Goron and Émile Gautier. This
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1890s Antique Novels

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Lithograph, Linen, Paper

1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
novels by Charles Dickens in old green & red paint with gilt work and black strap. Overall wear
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1910s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Novels

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Metal

A Vintage French Poster of "Claudine"
Located in New York, NY
A large framed vintage French poster of Claudine, the main character of a series of novels by the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Novels

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Paper

"The Peaceful Harbor" by Frances Hopkinson Smith
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Deventer on April 26, 1866. His first popular book was Col. Carter of Cartersville (1891). His 1896 novel
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Novels

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Paint

19th C. French Provincial Watercolor & Collage-Figures in a Pastoral Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
group at leisure in a pastoral landscape. Subject reminiscent of Henry Fielding's humorous novel, "Tom
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19th Century French School Antique Novels

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Fabric, Paper, Watercolor

1905 the Face in the Pool a Faerie Tale Book
Located in Seguin, TX
illustrator. He is known for his illustrations for the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs. This book includes full
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased copy of Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire. An English language novel
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique 1842 English Fullarton African Rhino Rhinoceros Engraving 28"
By Oliver Goldsmith (Irish)
Located in Dayton, OH
April 1774) was a well-known Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and poet, noted for his novel
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1840s Victorian Antique Novels

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Paper

Antique 1921 Charles Leandre Francois de Curel French Comedy Lithograph Print
Located in Dayton, OH
derived from smelting works. He began his literary career with two novels, L'Ete des fruits secs (1885
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1920s Antique Novels

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Paper

Set of six framed Japanese Genji story woodblock prints, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
the 11th c.), is believed to be the world’s first novel. These exquisite prints illustrate segments
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Novels

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Metal

Jules Chéret 1894 original poster - Le radical Madame sans gêne
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
masterpiece, a poster for Le Radical featuring the serialized novel "Madame Sans Gêne" by Edmond Lepelletier
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1890s Antique Novels

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Lithograph, Paper, Linen

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING
Located in Middletown, NY
, with the Scribner's Seal. CONDITION: Good+ Tender Is the Night is the fourth and final novel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Novels

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Paper

Couple Embracing in Street at Night
By Ito Shinsui
Located in Fairlawn, OH
the novel "Gunmo" (Hoi Polloi or Blind and Foolish Masses), volume 4 in the "Complete Works of Burafu
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1920s Edo Antique Novels

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Sumi Ink

Early 20th Century Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
front features a roll-up door, a novel design of the time, which still offers a clever and space-saving
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Early 20th Century French Antique Novels

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Metal

Early 20th Century Metal Cabinet
Early 20th Century Metal Cabinet
H 40.2 in W 18.7 in D 17.2 in
1922 The Heir
By Vita Sackville-West
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to
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1920s British Antique Novels

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Paper

1922 The Heir
1922 The Heir
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, First Trade Edition, in Dust Jacket
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
eventually proposed marriage to but was declined. The novel’s post-war disillusionist subject assigned
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1920s American Modern Antique Novels

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Paper

Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
novel “Pride and Prejudice.” She is the mother of the five Bennett sisters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Novels

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Oil

Antique Desktop Rotary Bookcase, English Walnut, Revolving Book Shelf, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the fretwork decor Arranged as eight equal shelves across two tiers, accepting small novel sized
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Novels

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Walnut

French Romantic school, Portrait of a young soldier, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
character, he could be the hero of a Stendhal novel. Without knowing anything about him, we have the
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1830s Romantic Antique Novels

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Pencil

Rudyard KIPLING. The Light That Failed. 1891 - FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
GOOD COPY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Kipling's first novel. Inscribed to the son of the of A. P. Watt
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1890s British Antique Novels

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Fabric

Large Lithograph of a Japanese Scene After the Tale of Genji
Located in Pasadena, CA
This lithograph is an illustration of the classic Japanese novel, "The Tale of Genji," written by
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19th Century Japanese Han Antique Novels

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Paper

Portrait of an elegant woman in the park at sunset. Circa 1845
Located in Firenze, IT
reflecting her thoughts or mood, like a character from a novel of the time. The woman holds a white
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Novels

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Oil, Board

The Bathers, Woodcut on paper, Signed and dated 1912, Italian Artist
Located in London, GB
, he practiced engravings, wrote art criticism and novels. He collaborated with the poet and critic
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1910s Italian School Antique Novels

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Woodcut

Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
Located in High Point, NC
charming piece for any collector or decorator, suited for display as an object of art, as a novel container
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Early 19th Century French Antique Novels

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Brass

Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
H 22.2 in W 20.7 in D 17.9 in
Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
Located in High Point, NC
new life as an umbrella stand, a novel holder for firewood, or a rustic decorative accent in a modern
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Early 19th Century French Antique Novels

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Brass

Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
H 19.5 in W 17.6 in D 14 in
Original c.1850 Lithograph - French Game Board, The Mysteries of Paris
Located in Corsham, GB
' and is based on the novel 'The Mysteries of Paris' by the French writer Eugene Sue and published in
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Mid-19th Century Antique Novels

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Lithograph

Peter and Wendy by James M. Barrie, First American Trade Edition, 1911
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Gardens" in 1906, an epilogue to his play “An After Thought” in 1908, and finally his full-length novel
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Novels

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Fabric, Paper

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
- 1786), a British landscape artist. His most notable written work is Vathek - a gothic novel started in
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Novels

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Paper

1903 Happy England
By Helen Allingham
Located in Bath, GB
from the Victorian era, best known for illustrating Thomas Hardy's novel, 'Far from the Madding Crowd
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Early 1900s British Antique Novels

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Paper

1903 Happy England
1903 Happy England
H 10 in W 2 in D 8 in
Art Nouveau French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Savannah, GA
a novel technique for bending solid wood, (too hot steam), first by boiling of the glue, and then
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Novels

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Bentwood

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Antique Novels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique novels available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and paper, all antique novels available were constructed with great care. Antique novels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique novels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern antique novels are of considerable interest. Many antique novels are appealing in their simplicity, but Sir Walter Scott produced popular antique novels that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Novels?

Antique novels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $24,285.