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1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

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Paper

2 Antique 18th Century French Leather Books Livres Nouveau Jesus Testament
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of two rare 18th century French language leather bound hard cover books, representing portions
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Antique 1710s Books

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Leather, Paper

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
RARE: John Evelyn the Younger's first book, rare first issue with title date 1672. Rapin, René
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Antique 17th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

18th Century Rare European Vellum Book
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Rare European Vellum book found in Germany.  This book has aged beautifully with
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Books

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Leather, Paper

Pair of 19th C. French Book Velum Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Books

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Parchment Paper

1911 French Le Monde Automobile Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Rare full year 1911 bound volumes of Le Monde Automobile magazines. French language magazine
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Books

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Paper

Rare PANAMARENKO Artist Catalogue Raisonne by Hans Theys Belgium published 1994
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare Catalogue Raisonne of Belgian Artist PANAMARENKO about impudent collages, trembling artists
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Sotheby's: The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, 6/1993
Located in valatie, NY
French and from the 19th Century." Great reference for any clock collector. NPT Books a division of N.P
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Johnny Hallyday's 50 Year Career The Official Book Collection French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Hallyday's 50-Year Career - The Official Book Collection. French Limited Edition. The
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Books

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Paper

Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover in Sleeve. "Le Polnabook" is authored by the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Paper

Cartier L'album Jewelry Coffee Table Book, Paris, France, 2000s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The very beautiful Cartier L'album coffee table or library book, circa 2000s, Paris, France. A
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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Paris: Chez Ladvocat, Libraire, 1820. DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION. 2 vols., 6-3/4" x 4-1/4", with
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Antique 1820s French Books

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Leather

From Marseille to New York 1940-1945, French/English Book, by Bernard Noel, 1985
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
surrealistic link), French/English book by Bernard Noel, 1985. Through archival photographs and artwork, this
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paper

Paris Couture Années Trente (exhibition catalogue) - French designers 1930'S
Located in London, GB
Rare Catalogue showcasing the major French fashion designers of the 1930's. a great resource of the
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Picasso Toros y Toreros- true 1st French Edition 1961
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
left by the artist. Incredibly rare.
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Mid-20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pierre Frey: Inspiring Interiors A French Tradition of Luxury Caroline Levesque
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Good example of a rare book. Myriad excellent photos of masterworks. An invaluable source of
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Eadweard Muybridge and the Photographic Panorama of San Francisco, French Book
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
and the Photographic Panorama of San Francisco), Limited Edition, French book by Centre Canadien
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1990s Canadian Modern Books

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Paper

Francois Linke 1855-1946, the Belle Epoque of French Furniture by C Payne (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
of French fashion was at its height. Linke together with sculptor Leon Message created highly
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Early 20th Century Books

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Paper

René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
past: René Cerbelaud's rare book, dating back to 1909. Titled "Formulaire des Principales Spécialités
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Books

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Fabric

Les Picasso De Dora Maar, Succession De Madame Markovitch, Paris Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
illustrated. With French/English text. A Rare and Important reference catalog on this important reliance. NPT
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1990s French Books

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Paper

Meubles et Sièges du XVIII Siècle by André Theunissen, Limited, Numbered 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
craftsmen. Very rare original, numbered 1st edition. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large
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Vintage 1930s French Books

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Paper

Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots
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1990s French Other Books

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Paper

Art Nouveau business catalog by Jean Cussac Art Printer-Publisher. 1900 - 1920
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find in this condition 20 pages
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "The Indian Adventure" Book About Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and collectable book about the Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier's "The Indian Adventure" in
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2021 Published by Gros & Delettrez
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 11 5/8". Rare haute couture, mode and accessories, held by Gros & Deletrrez at Hotel
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21st Century and Contemporary French Books

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Paper

Louis Vuitton Paris Auction Catalog 2019 by Gros & Delettrez
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Dimensions: 11 3/4' x 8 1/4". Great reference book catalog on rare vintage high end collection from Louis
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Ivory Art Deco Statues Galerie Bernard De Leye
Located in Oakland, CA
from some of the best French/European sculptors. From Europe, written in both French and English. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Christie's Bel Ameublement Provenant des Collections de Valerian Rybar
Located in valatie, NY
exist, he could never have been invented." An unbelievable story. Rare and hard to find. NPT Books, a
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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

Paris Haute Couture Auction Catalog 2017 Published by Gros & Delettrez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drouot. Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 11 5/8". Rare haute couture, mode and accessories, held by Gros
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Haute Couture Paris Auction Catalog 2016 Published by Gros & Delettrez
By Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hotel Drouot Paris. Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 11 5/8". Rare haute couture, mode and accessories, held by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Le Corbusier Salubra Wallpaper Book Second Edition 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in München, BY
Second Salubra collection by Le Corbusier - 1959 Very rare and collectible. Original sample book
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Vintage 1950s French Books

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Fabric, Paper

Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2014 Published by Gros Delettrez
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1/4" x 11 5/8". Rare haute couture, mode and accessories, held by Gros & Deletrrez at Hotel Drouot
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Books

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Paper

Hermes Chanel Vuitton Luxe Collector Auction Catalog 2021 by Gros, Delettrez
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Dimensions: 6 1/4" x 9". Rare haute couture, mode and accessories, held by Gros & Deletrrez at Hotel Drouot
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Books

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Paper

Atlas Vallard, One-Time Only Limited Facsimile Edition of the Atlas of 1547
Located in BARCELONA, ES
grain naturally tanned leather. The prolific Dieppe school of Northern France produced some of the
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2010s French Renaissance Books

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Leather

David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Antiquities of Herculaneum with their explanations in French. Published, Paris, 1781-1803. This
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Books

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Leather, Paper

Femmes, Women by Colette Gouvion Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Femmes Hardcover large heavy book – 21 Oct. 2003 Women by Colette Gouvion French edition French
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Paper

Alexandre Reza Dreams of Yesterday Realities of To-Day Book by Arlette Seta 1985
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alexandre Reza, a Paris-based jeweler known for his diverse and rare collection of precious gemstones. Large
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Books

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Paper

Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
Important book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip Reder French, Late
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Late 20th Century French Medieval Books

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Leather, Satin, Paper

Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine dust jacket. 233pp 393 illustrations. Blue boards in dust jacket. Translated from the French by
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paper

Evening Dress Hardcover Book First Edition By Alexandra Black, 2004 Rizzoli
By Giovanni Rizzoli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designers the rare opportunity to indge their imagination and sense of festiveness and frivity. A tribute to
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Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Books

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Paper

Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed
Located in Middletown, NY
A very rare DELUXE copy on Japon paper illustrated by James Jacques Tissot with a second set of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Gold Leaf

Softbound Program 1958 Film Francais by Bernard Buffet
By Bernard Buffet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare "Film Francais" softbound program featuring original artwork from Bernard Buffet, circa
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Set of 3 Sotheby's Catalogs: the Jaime Ortiz-patiño Collections of Silver
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
French and English silver from the 17th century to the 18th century. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
jeweler's boutique Georges Fouquet was located at 6 rue Royale. Georges Fouquet (1862 – 1957) was a French
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Vintage 1980s German Books

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Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Accessories
Located in New York City, NY
a French writer, editor, and journalist. He has written over forty titles, including books on
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Accessories
Yves Saint Laurent Accessories
H 9.34 in W 7.5 in D 2.79 in
Pair of Sotheby's Catalogues The Jaime Ortiz-Patino Collections, 1992
Located in valatie, NY
personally collected rare French and English silver from the 17th century to the 18th century. NPT Books a
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Collection of Suzanne Saperstein, 'Fleur De Lys, ' Beverly Hills, CA, Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
California. A rare and hard to find catalog. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

1952 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Marilyn Monroe Issue, Jan-Jun 13 Issues
Located in New York, NY
months in French, see photo. This volume includes Marilyn Monroe's first ever cover for Life magazine
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Toscani's photographs, Ettore Sottsass's shop designs, and Tamotsu Yagi's book design. A very rare 1985
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books

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Paper

La Societe De L'art Applique Aux Metiers (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes preface by Yvanhoe Rambasson. Rare complete publication about the pavilion
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Vintage 1920s Books

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Paper

La Societe De L'art Applique Aux Metiers (Book)
La Societe De L'art Applique Aux Metiers (Book)
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H 7 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
Christie's Works of Art from the Espirito Santo Collection London 12/12/96
Located in valatie, NY
catalog of 96 pages with 126 lots. Fine French Furniture, Old Masters, Porcelain, Carpets and Clocks
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1990s English Books

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Paper

The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé Book by Robert Murphy
Located in New York, NY
these exquisite surroundings in full, showcasing nineteenth-century French décor, important paintings by
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection
Located in valatie, NY
rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades, including a Qing dynasty, 18th
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

1975 Original Arteluce Lighting Catalogue
By Arteluce
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
rare 1975 original Arteluce catalogue, 44 pages, text in Italian, English, German & French ex
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

1975 Original Arteluce Lighting Catalogue
1975 Original Arteluce Lighting Catalogue
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 0.36 in
A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
Located in valatie, NY
from the long, narrative poem by Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. A rare and hard to find book. NPT Books
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Books

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Paper

A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
H 10.5 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in
Flammarion on Majorelle by Alastair Duncan
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Editorial binding in 4 under dust jacket. Rare reference work. 232 pages, 136 p. coloured. Nice
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Early 20th Century Books

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Paper

Flammarion on Majorelle by Alastair Duncan
Flammarion on Majorelle by Alastair Duncan
H 12.01 in W 9.06 in D 0.99 in
Malerische Ansichten / Picturesque Views (of first railway lines in Slovenia)
Located in Middletown, NY
percalline covers, cloth spine. A rare collection of views of the Ljubljana-Celje railway section
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Books

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Paper

Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration firm based in
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
H 11.23 in W 10.04 in D 1.19 in
Private Treasures Four Centuries of European Master Drawings
Located in valatie, NY
April 8, 2007. Private Treasures provided the public the rare opportunity to view works from the 16th
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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

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Rare French Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare French books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare French books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bronze. Rare French books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare French books bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Georges Braque, Henri Cohen and Jean Lupoiu each produced beautiful rare French books that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare French Books?

Rare French books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $759, while the lowest priced sells for $396 and the highest can go for as much as $15,299.