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Tall Leather Books

Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 8 tall and larger size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Books - Pierre Bayle Dictionnaire, 3 Volumes, 1715
Located in Savannah, GA
. Measured as stacked: 15 ¼ inches wide by 10 ¾ inches deep by 9 ½ inches tall; each book just over 3 inches
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Albert Engstrom Leather & Gilt Swedish Book Set, C. 1945
By Bonniers
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 6, leather bound book set written by Albert Engstrom (1869-1940), published by Bonnier's in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish British Colonial Books

Materials

Leather

The Dance of Life a Poem; by Wm. Combe, Th. Rowlandson illustr. - FIRST ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
illustrations. London: R. Ackermann, 1817. FIRST EDITION. Tall 8vo, 9 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (235 x 147 mm); vi + 285
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

John Bull Original Annuals from 1820-1829
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a set of 9 volumes, leather bound John Bull yearly annuals. All the weekly newspaper
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Books

Materials

Paper

Monumental Tall Antique Victorian Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
Located in GB
pieces of furniture I have ever seen, you can comfortably fit thousands of books in one place with this
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in GB
through fine furniture books as rare desirable must haves for the dedicated furniture connoisseur. Simply
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Vintage 1930s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Tall Pair of Hand Painted Pine Side Lamp Table Display Cupboards Original Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of vintage hand painted pine, tall side table display
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20th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Leather Covered Bookcase or Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall, stately, and serious cabinet or bookcase entirely clan in tooled tan leather. Having two
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Leather Bookcase Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Leather bookcase by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Leather Double Bookcase Scala, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
following finish: F82 Rust Nappa Leather Entirely wrapped in soft brown nappa leather, this sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Print White Leather Godia Toile De Jouy by Andrea Grossi for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
armchair. The seat sits low to the ground within tall, peaked armrests, a separate oval headrest and short
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Paint, Hardwood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Secret Library Bookcase Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
entrance to a games room or snug! The imitation books have faux leather spines, each inscribed with various
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather, Mahogany

Set of Secret Library Bookcase Double Doors
Set of Secret Library Bookcase Double Doors
H 71.26 in W 48.04 in D 2.96 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was crafted in France, circa 1840; the tall
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
for books and letters. The surface of the desk is covered with a luxurious red leather top. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
to the leather base. Dimensions: 17.5 inches Tall, 26 inches Wide and 9.5 inches Deep. Weighs
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Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Mid-Century Made Heavy Bronze Classic Novel Book Shaped Bookends Treasure Island
Located in Lisse, NL
books. The smaller one is the 1882 novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and the taller book
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Asprey, London, Antique Cut Glass & Silver Match Striker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
diameter x 2 1/8" tall. Asprey is a British retailer of jewellery, leather, silver and other luxury
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Victorian Full Sized Habberdashery Apocethary Cabinet Library Bookcase
Located in GB
, usually they are either chest height or three meters tall designed for a massive shop. This is perfect at
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets

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Oak

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
pull. The box has clearly been unused for many, many years, the leather bound books all intact with a
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
, this is due to the trees being naturally grown very closely, they are very tall meaning no light
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed
Located in GB
11cm tall each Width:- 167cm Depth:- 50.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the
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20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Cherry, Paper

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern street light from France. The hallmark of Holophane lighting fixtures is the borosilicate glass. The glass prisms (ribs) provide an even dispersion of light ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal chapter 13 of the Book of Danie...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Collection of 100 Swedish Antique Leather-Bound Books, Run for Bookshelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An attractive collection of 100 Swedish antique leather-bound books. This set of 1920's literature books from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of of varying rich...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Bookends

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Leather, Paper

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned sides. Horsehair cushions. Comfor...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
H 39.88 in W 68 in D 29 in
Contemporary Large Murano Sea Green Glass Framed Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large rectangular Murano sea green Glass framed mirror , in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in sea green color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Renoir
Located in New York City, NY
Celebrates one of the giants of French Impressionism with luxurious, large-format images Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was one of the founders of Impressionism and a friend of M...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Renoir
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H 1 in W 10.25 in D 14 in
The Works Of Alexander Pope. 10 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1871 - IN FULL TAN CALF
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POPE, Alexander. TITLE: The Works Of Alexander Pope. Includes Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials. PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1871. DESCRIPT...
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Antique 1870s British Books

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Leather

Pair Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1915 Pair Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinets Provenance: Huge original shop fittings from the former Co-operative Society building, Swadlincote, Derbyshire...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Pine

Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
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Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Bookends

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Leather

The Works Of Edmund Spenser. 5 VOLUMES - IN A FINE FULL LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SPENSER, Edmund (J. Payne Collier - editor). TITLE: The Works Of Edmund Spenser. PUBLISHER: London: Bickers & Son, 1873. DESCRIPTION: 5 vols., 9" x 6-5/16", frontis portr...
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Antique 1870s British Books

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Leather

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Lovely 12 Volume Gilt-Tooled Tall Leather Bound Set of Works of Goldsmith
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Wakefield Edition, published by Harper and Brothers, N.Y. in 3/4 green crushed Moroccan leather with
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather

Fine 8 Volume Leather Bound Set The Works of Shakspeare Pictorial Edition
Located in San Francisco, CA
illustrations and additions including so-called doubtful plays. Books are tall octavo measuring 10 inches in
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Books

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Paper, Leather

Fine 8 Volume Leather Bound Set the Works of Shakspere 'Sic' Pictorial Edition
Located in San Francisco, CA
illustrations and additions including so-called doubtful plays. Books are tall octavo measuring 10 inches in
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Maitland Smith Leather Bound Books Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful leather bound hideaway box. The box is in very good condition and is perfect
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1990s Asian Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Maitland Smith Leather Top Executive Desk with Faux Books and Bookshelves Ends
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful Maitland Smith desk features a gorgeous yellow ochre leather top and faux books at
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1990s Philippine Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Three Tier Tall Mid-Century Maitland Smith Book Lamps, Original Shades
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
leather simulating stacks of real books. Every book has its own design with well known titles from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Edwardian Table Lamps

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Brass

Stunning Very Tall Library Bookcase with Bronze Bookcase Letters Sliding Doors
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely hand made mahogany with bronze letters tall library
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Tall Open Library Bookcases Height Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
is wonderful for making your books all fit in style Condition wise, we have deep cleaned, hand
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

PAIR OF ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD TALL OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in GB
books all fit in style Condition wise, we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood

Pair of Large Round Leather Rotating Buttoned Ottoman Tufted Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Introducing a pair of exquisite Large Round Leather Rotating Buttoned Ottomans, a delightful
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Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1960 and standing on four turned legs with bottom wheels, the tall
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Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1960 and standing on four turned legs with bottom wheels, the tall
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Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare Graduated Tier Leather Bookend Divided George III Revolving Bookcase c 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bookcase with some of the greatest books ever written from Chaucer and others as dividers (their leather
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Vintage 1910s English George III Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Regency Style Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
very useful for reaching books high up in a tall bookcase. This piece is in excellent original
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Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

John Van Koert Executive Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Restored to a superior level. Measures: 30.25" tall (back storage tier is 35.25"), 54" wide and 33
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Walnut

John Van Koert Executive Desk
John Van Koert Executive Desk
H 35.25 in W 54 in D 33 in
Early 19th Century French Regency Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
beautiful black, tooled leather and can be pulled out for additional work space. The writing surface has a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Secretaires

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Brass

Early 19th Century French Regency Secretary
Early 19th Century French Regency Secretary
H 96.5 in W 48.25 in D 29.38 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Secretary Desk with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
large open niche created for books and letters. The surface is covered with a black leather, embellished
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Marble

Carved Cherry Grand Scale French Louis XV Auffray Style Secretary Desk
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
precisely hand-carved solid cherry. The top section for books features open wire mesh grill work and a
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Wire

Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
fold out writing desk or in French, a "scriban". Tall fold out desks such as this, sometimes
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Wrought Iron

French Marquetry Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Top Petite Cabinet with Book Door
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This tall but petite French cabinet, dating to the early 20th century, features a polychrome marble
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

John D. Rockefeller Style Extra Grade Wooten Desk with Outstanding Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
Blair M.A. as a token of Esteem from his people – Along with Pulpit Robes & a number of Valuable Books
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Desks

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Gold Plate

Antique Burr Walnut, Olive Wood, Ebonized, Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
to Holland & Sons, circa 1870 in date. The rectangular top with an inset black gilt tooled leather
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Set of 100 Swedish Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Atlanta, GA
An attractive collection of 100 Swedish antique leather-bound books. This set of 1920s literature
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20th Century Swedish Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
By Adrien Baillet
Located in Dallas, TX
individual pages. The large leather bound (16 inches tall) books still have their wonderful original
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Antique Early 18th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Miniature Pair of Green Art Deco Leather Books Oscar Wilde Rudyard Kipling 1900s
By Oscar Wilde
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Collection of two miniature antique leather-bound books in green by The Little Leather Library
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Leather, Paper

Collection of 50 Antique Swedish Books, circa 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An attractive collection of 50 larger-sized Swedish antique leather-bound books. This set of 1920s
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20th Century Swedish Books

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Leather, Paper

Mid 19th Century French Mahogany Buffet Deux Corps Bookcase Secretary 90-in tall
Located in Fayetteville, AR
secretary with a gold tooled black leather writing surface. The interior of the secretary is fitted with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

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Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders

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Wood, Leather

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with three stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders

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Leather, Wood

20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1980 and standing on four turned legs with bottom wheels, the tall
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Late 20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Walnut

Antique English Leather Stationery Cabinet by Thornhill, Bond Street, circa 1900
By Thornhill
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent find, this fine leather stationery cabinet is a real gem and by one of the very
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

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Leather

Antique Spindle Carved Wood Turned Leg Dining Chair with Stamped Leather Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique carved wood chair with a leather seat. This unique piece features a tall wooden
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood, Leather

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Wood, Leather

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the tall circular step ladder features
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1960 and standing on four turned legs, the tall circular step ladder
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Leather, Mahogany

Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Secretary with Black Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
1840, the tall secretary with black marble top, has classical and straight lines, four large drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
wide open niche for books and letters. The surface of the desk is covered with a luxurious red leather
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretary with Grey Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
1840, the tall secretary has a gray marble top and classical, straight lines throughout the design. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Marble

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in GB
, this is due to the trees being naturally grown very closely, they are very tall meaning no light
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

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Wood

Racehorse and jockey
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
1979, 1981 and 1984. He wrote and illustrated four books, including his autobiography Drawn from Life
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Mid-20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk

The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, The Odyssey of Homer, The Illiad of Homer
Located in New York, NY
. Octavo. Poetical Works in 6 volumes; The Odyssey 6 volumes in 3; The Iliad 6 volumes in 3. Tall octavo
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Antique Early 1800s English Books

Materials

Leather

John Gay, Fables, With A Life Of The Author
Located in New York, NY
. First Editions. Handsome Set. (Splendid Tall Copy with Sharp Impressions)
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Antique 1790s English Books

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Leather

John Gay, Fables, With A Life Of The Author
John Gay, Fables, With A Life Of The Author
H 10.05 in W 1.05 in D 6.05 in
Jane Austen: Complete Works
Located in New York, NY
, Brown, and Company, 1899. 16mo (approx. 7 inches tall), contemporary three quarter calf over marbled
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Antique 19th Century American Books

Jane Austen: Complete Works
Jane Austen: Complete Works
H 7 in W 1 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
niche for books and letters in the middle. The writing surface is upholstered with a green leather top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Marble

Faux book sets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Architectural Elements

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Metal

Faux book sets
Faux book sets
H 10 in W 70 in
Decanter set
Located in New Orleans, LA
form of a stack of books. The box measures 8" long, 5" wide, and 6" tall when closed.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Decanter set
Decanter set
H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair of Faux Book Fronted End or Game Tables
Located in Woodbury, CT
swivel and open and are supported by the bottom section. Double door faux books below a pull out drawer
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Early 20th Century French End Tables

Drum Table Leather Books with Storage Maitland Smith Signed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
Drum table leather books with storage Maitland Smith signed 26" tall 19" diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Leather

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Tall Leather Books For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of tall leather books available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tall leather books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. We have 20 antique and vintage tall leather books in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Tall leather 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. Tall leather books bearing Victorian or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made tall leather books over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith, Stephane Parmentier and Asprey International Limited are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tall Leather Books?

Tall leather books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,736, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $18,892.
Questions About Tall Leather Books
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.