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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
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
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
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 6.375 in W 4.125 in D 1.125 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Books
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 1.58 in W 16.93 in D 12.01 in
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
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
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
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books
Materials
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
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in
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
H 12.19 in W 11.82 in D 1 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Books
Materials
Paper
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H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Picasso Toros y Toreros- true 1st French Edition 1961
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
left by the artist. Incredibly rare.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Books
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 1 in
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
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Books
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Paper
H 9.63 in W 11.82 in D 1 in
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
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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
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
Materials
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
H 10.63 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
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
H 13 in W 10.25 in D 1.5 in
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
Category
1990s French Other Books
Materials
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
Materials
Paper
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 0.2 in
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
Materials
Paper
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Books
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
H 9 in W 6.25 in D 0.15 in
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
Materials
Leather
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H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
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
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
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
Materials
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
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
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
H 3.75 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
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
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1980s German Books
Materials
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
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
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
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
H 1.5 in W 10.5 in D 14 in
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
Category
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
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 11 in D 3 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
H 12.75 in W 17.38 in D 0.75 in
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
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
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