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Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of Ten Marbled Hardbound Books
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming antique book bundle is a collection of hardbound books published by the New York D
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Late 19th Century American Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Collection of Ten Marbled Hardbound Books
Collection of Ten Marbled Hardbound Books
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699
Located in Atlanta, GA
inches. This collection of Austrian vellum books, circa 1699, would be exquisite decorative objects
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Late 17th Century Austrian Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Set of 11 French Vellum Books, Circa 1730's
Located in Atlanta, GA
vellum books, circa 1730's, will be wonderful decorative objects adorning a bookcase, mantle, or table
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18th Century French Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 24 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 24 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 22 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 22 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 34 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 34 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 47 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 42 Swedish Early 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1930s
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

New Shipment Of Assorted Leather Bound Books, Priced Per Book. English
Located in Buchanan, MI
very large inventory of leather bound books, mostly decorative and in other languages. The additional
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Late 19th Century North American Georgian Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
(1621-1687) and Evelyn, John (the Younger 1655 -1699), translator Of Gardens; Four Books, First Written
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17th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

5 Antique Saddle Leather & Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
5 Antique Saddle Leather and Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek European and
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Early 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

"Wrought Iron and It's Decorative Use" by Maxwell Ayrton & Arnold Silcock
By Maxwell Ayrton, Arnold Silcock
Located in valatie, NY
Wrought iron and its decorative use by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock. New York: Charles
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Le Arti D'oggi: Architettura e Arti Decorative in Europa (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Arts of Today, Architecture & Decorative Arts In Europe. Published in 1930 with the original
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Early 20th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour, & History in 2 Vols. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour and History. 2 Volume Set by Edwin Foley. London
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Early 20th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

19th Century French Leather Bound Books Decorative Box with Hidden Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your TV remote controls or other valuables in this decorative leather box. Created in France
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Late 19th Century French Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Wood

1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1910, English. In the form of a strapped group of
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1910s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Antique Books

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Metal

French Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large decorative brass Bible stand from a Catholic church. This versatile antique book stand has
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19th Century French Other Decorative Antique Books

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Brass

French Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
French Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
H 12.5 in W 18.75 in D 15.5 in
Architecture of Robert & James Adam '1758-1794'; 2 Volumes, 1st Ed, c1922
Located in valatie, NY
decorative raised gilt medallions on the front covers, gilt lettering on the spines, and all pages have gilt
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1920s Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
complete history of all the books of the bible, biblical scenery, and “Manners and Customs of the Ancients
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1880s American Late Victorian Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the spine, with a gilt medallion to the decorative cover Published across 261 pages, this edition
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. A fascinating and delightfully illustrated title, ideal for collectors or as a decorative coffee
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Dutch and Flemish Furniture by Esther Singleton, First Edition
By Ester Singleton
Located in valatie, NY
hardcover, 338 pp. A history of the decorative arts in the Dutch and Flemish regions of Europe from the
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Louis XIV and Regence by Seymour de Ricci, First Edition
By Seymour de Ricci
Located in valatie, NY
Regence furniture and decorative arts that is profusely illustrated with black and white photography. It
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1929
Located in valatie, NY
antique furniture and other decorative arts ever staged and drawn in large part from private collections
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1920s American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Vintage Folio, Civil Architecture, English, Sir William Chambers, Reproduction
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage folio A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture. An unbound
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Late 19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1st Ed 1929
Located in valatie, NY
important and richest loan exhibition of American antique furniture and other decorative arts ever staged
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1920s American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
Located in Langweer, NL
story of its age and use. - **Decorative Potential:** The book's charming aesthetic makes it an
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1880s Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Decorative end pages with green vines and glitter gold tooling line the interior board covers. There are
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19th Century German Other Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
Located in London, GB
the day. A wonderful surface patination and highly decorative look as shown. Dimensions in inches: H
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1880s Unknown Victorian Decorative Antique Books

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Pine

Leather Books in Glass Cloche
Located in South Salem, NY
Circa 20th century collection of antique and vintage leather books displayed in a new glass cloche
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Early 20th Century European Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Glass, Paper

Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
, decoratively paneled and lettered in gilt in compartments; gilt rules and scrolls on boards and board edges
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Late 19th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

1907 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
By Edward Fitzgerald
Located in Bath, GB
A sumptuously bound copy of this noted work, presented here in a highly decorative Bumpus binding
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Early 1900s British Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

1907 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
1907 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
H 6 in W 2 in D 4 in
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with decorative spine and gold tooling Printed in London by T Nelson & Sons across 271 pages Wonderful
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Pompei, Past and Present by P. Beccarini, First Edition
By Luigi Fischetti, P. Beccarini
Located in valatie, NY
Decorative Art at the Royal Naples University and he was the Special Artist of the Pompei Excavation. Great
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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Vanished Towers and Chimes of Flanders Book
Located in Seguin, TX
by Penn Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1916. Green cloth binding with decorative gilt and embossed
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

1872 Chambers's Miscellany of Instructive and Entertaining Tracts - 8 Volumes
By William Chambers 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
. As a group these are very decorative.
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1870s Scottish Edwardian Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Located in Middletown, NY
introduction dedicates the work to "Richard Bertie Esquier." Title within woodcut decorative border, woodcut
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16th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
H 2 in W 7.5 in D 5.63 in
Antique Book, The Insect, Jules Michelet, English, Nature, Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Michelet, with a nicely bound decorative cover and illustrated with numerous engraving plates and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Keating, William. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River
Located in Middletown, NY
. Contemporary half calf with marbled boards; five raised bands, gilt rules, decorative motifs, and title on
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Early 19th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

1911 French Le Monde Automobile Book
Located in Seguin, TX
cloth spine, decorative paper covers. Someone has gone thru and clipped several articles or
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

James Paine – Plans, Elevations and Section of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Houses
Located in Middletown, NY
. Patton and T. White after designs by Paine. Half bound in tan calf with dry stamped decorative borders
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Mid-18th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Antique Books

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Wood

Huge 19th Century Velum and Leather Bound Book
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, 1811. Made by John Williams - account book manufacturers London. A wonderful, old decorative
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19th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Leather

Huge 19th Century Velum and Leather Bound Book
Huge 19th Century Velum and Leather Bound Book
H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
order Sheets of linen bound on a fine canvas with multiple concertina folds Decorative bound cover to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery
Located in Middletown, NY
within decorative frames on each page. Spine lightly rubbed, small tear to the inside front endpaper
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Mid-19th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges
Located in Doha, QA
extremely decorative piece of art. One can certainly notice that name of Shakespeare has been written in a
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Antique Books

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Gold

The White House Cookbook by F. L. Gillette, Later Printing, 1894
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
stamped with silver titles and decorative illustrations of the White House and Capitol building. Boards
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1890s American Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Cinq-Mars; ou une conjuration sous Louis XIII - by Alfred de Vigny
Located in Middletown, NY
with elaborate decorative motifs, marbled endpapers. Spines somewhat sunned, a little rubbing to some
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Early 19th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
decorative arts of the Paris Salons. Included in this volume are reproductions of the catalogue illustrations
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Early 20th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Paper

Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
displayed as a decorative panel on a stand Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Antique Books

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Enamel

Ovid, Lettres Des Amoureuses, Art Nouveau Illustrations, Binding by R. Kieffer
Located in Middletown, NY
One of the forever-classics of world literature interpreted in a highly decorative Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

Plain Tales From The Hills by Rudyard Kipling
By Rudyard Kipling
Located in New York, NY
cover. Beautiful aesthetic edition to a fine and decorative library, retailed by the Frederick Loeser
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Late 19th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Linen

Leather Bound Royal Edition of The Times Newspaper 1936 in Superb Condition
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
but all in all in good condition. A wonderful decorative piece of British history.
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale
Located in Middletown, NY
compartments with decorative centerpiece, gilt titling, turn-ins with gilt decorative roll, marbled endpapers
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Late 19th Century English Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata
Located in Middletown, NY
the canto ('Argomento') within a woodcut decorative cartouche, as well woodcut head-pieces and
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Early 17th Century Italian Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata
Torquato TASSO, Gerusalemme Liberata
H 11.75 in W 7.88 in D 2.5 in
Lovely "Naughty" Book Illustrated by Clara Tice, with Famous B. Franklin Text
Located in Middletown, NY
tissue guards captioned in red by hand, 6 text pages within decorative borders, and pictorial colophon
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Album Containing Drawings, Memorabilia, and Botanical Samples
Located in Middletown, NY
pastel colors. Bound in light calf with dainty decorative borders in black and white ink, bearing
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Early 18th Century Italian Decorative Antique Books

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Gold Leaf

Baudelaire's Fleurs Du Mal, Beautifully Illustrated and with Original Drawing
By Charles Baudelaire
Located in Middletown, NY
historical and decorative painter, known for his colossal scale and emotional naturalistic style. His works
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Early 20th Century Decorative Antique Books

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Paint, Paper

Handbook of the American Wing Opening Exhibition, Presentation Copy
Located in valatie, NY
(Assistant Curator in the Department of Decorative Arts.) New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art Nov. 1924
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1920s American Decorative Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

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Decorative Antique Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of decorative antique books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique decorative antique books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and leather. Decorative antique books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Decorative antique books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many decorative antique books are appealing in their simplicity, but Henri Rapin, Arnold Silcock and Franz Bergmann produced popular decorative antique books that are worth a look.

How Much are Decorative Antique Books?

Prices for decorative antique books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, decorative antique books begin at $95 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,000.