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Valuable Artistic Property Belonging to the Estate of the Late Stanford White
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the "Supplementary Sale" Catalogue of Valuable Artistc Property belonging to the Estate of
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Early 20th Century Books

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Paper

2007 American Fashion Hardcover Coffee Table Book Assouline
By Assouline Publishing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is sure to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in fashion history. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Assouline
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Books

Alexandre Reza Dreams of Yesterday Realities of To-Day Book by Arlette Seta 1985
Located in North Hollywood, CA
10,000 stones during his lifetime. The collection included some of the rarest and most valuable gemstones
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20th Century French Couture

Prada Green/Black Saffiano Leather Cahier Flap Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Inspired by valuable books from ancient times, the Cahier by Prada is a best-seller. This shoulder
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Black Leather Laser Cut Cahier Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Inspired by valuable books from ancient times, the Prada Cahier bag is a best-seller. This shoulder
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Sotheby's Great Sales 1987-1988, with Duchess of Windsor Jewels, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
controversies in the arts world. Sotheby's sale highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable
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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet 1976-77, Edited by Anne Jackson
By Sotheby Parke Bernet
Located in valatie, NY
provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable items to have come under the Hammer during the season
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Vintage 1970s English Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Art at Auction 1999 - 2000, Edited by Emma Lawson, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
works of art and other valuable items to have come under the Hammer during the season. NPT Books a
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1990s English Books

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Paper

Notable Paintings by Old Masters: from the Late Mr and Mrs Charles E. F. McCann
Located in valatie, NY
large and valuable art collection of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.F. McCann were sold at auction at
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Art at Auction: the Year in Review 1995-1996, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
controversies in the arts world. Sotheby's sale highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable
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1990s English Books

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Paper

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
other valuable items to have come under the hammer during the season. We are division of N.P. Trent
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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1977-1978
By Sotheby Parke Bernet
Located in valatie, NY
other valuable items to have come under the hammer during the season. We are division of N.P. Trent
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Vintage 1970s English Books

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Paper

Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
fold-out facsimile letters written by Grant are included throughout the volumes. The books have been
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Antique 1880s American Books

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Leather, Paper

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
includes valuable advice on matching Provencal wines with dishes. With its lush photographs of food and
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books

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Paper

Discovering the Mystery: Vintage Children's Book from USSR, circa 1990, 1J148
Located in Bordeaux, FR
but also impart valuable life lessons in a language children can easily understand. The book's
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1990s Books

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Paper

Jess by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
most valuable collection of books ever to be sold at auction in Britain or Europe. Condition: Fine.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Colonial Elegance and Exotic Charm: A Visual & Poetic Journey through 1910 Burma
Located in Langweer, NL
valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in the history and culture of Myanmar, colonial
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Vintage 1910s Books

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Paper

Vintage Language Learning Book: Spanish Dialogues - Bridging Cultures, 1J135
Located in Bordeaux, FR
valuable tool for those seeking to bridge the gap between the Russian and Spanish languages. Despite the
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1990s Books

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Paper

The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
broken up to sell the individual images. It is also one of the most interesting and valuable works by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paint, Paper

Mini Soviet Encyclopedia, Volume 1: A-Bukovina - Vintage Book from USSR, 1J151
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, offering a unique perspective on the past. Whether you're an enthusiast of vintage books, a curious
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Vintage 1950s Books

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Paper

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
it the single most valuable collection of books ever to be sold at auction in Britain or Europe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Master Drawings Rediscovered Treasures from Prewar German Collections
Located in North Hollywood, CA
service. Valuable for general readers and specialists, this is highly recommended for all collections
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
it the single most valuable collection of books ever to be sold at auction in Britain or Europe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

A History of the University of Oxford, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings
Located in Middletown, NY
it the single most valuable collection of books ever to be sold at auction in Britain or Europe.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paint, Paper

Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
Located in Langweer, NL
:** It may contain cooking techniques and flavor combinations unique to the period, providing valuable
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Antique 1880s Books

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Paper

Gainsborough by Michael Rosenthal, Exhibition Catalogue, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
valuable insight into how he wanted his career and art to be understood. Also explored are his precocious
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's 1981-1982, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
controversies in the arts world. Sotheby's sale highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable
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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Art at Auction 1997-1998 Edited by Emma Lawson, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
controversies in the arts world. Sotheby's sale highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable
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1990s English Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Art At Auction 1998-1999 Edited by Emma Lawson, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
controversies in the arts world. Sotheby's sale highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable
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1990s English Books

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Paper

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
other valuable items to have come under the hammer during the season.  
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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Art At Auction The Year At Sotheby's 1980-1981
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
other valuable items to have come under the Hammer during the season. .
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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Vintage Medical Guide: Sanatorium Treatment for Liver and Biliary Tract, 1J131
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey into medical insights with this vintage book, a valuable guide titled
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Art At Auction, The Year At Sotheby Parke Bernet 1978-79, 1st Ed
By Sotheby Parke Bernet
Located in valatie, NY
highlights provide a gallery of works of art and other valuable items to have come under the hammer during
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Vintage 1970s English Books

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Paper

Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 coloured maps and plates
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
colonial powers that controlled parts of them. Although the work contains a valuable survey of the New
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books

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Paper

Vintage Study Book: Comprehensive Economy Guide for Russian School Students 1J40
Located in Bordeaux, FR
principles and concepts of economics, providing a valuable resource for young learners. Measuring a
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1990s Books

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Paper

Keating, William. Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St. Peter's River
Located in Middletown, NY
are among the most valuable we have of those people Six of the plates are representations of their
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Egypt, The World of the Pharaohs Regine Schulz Hardcover Large Book 1st ED 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
manufacture of boats, ropes and baskets, but its singular most valuable product was the papyrus paper. Not
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Books

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Paper

Carlos Nadal Works on Paper and an English Perspective (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
and collages, these books will be a lasting valuable source of reference on the artists, and an aid to
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20th Century 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
10,000 stones during his lifetime. The collection included some of the rarest and most valuable gemstones
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Books

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Paper

McClellan's Own Story by George B. McClellan, First Edition, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is a victory more valuable by your plan than mine? In fact, would it not be less valuable in this
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Antique 1880s American Books

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Leather, Paper

House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Editor in Chief. Illustrated with photos and drawings, this Folio sized hardcover book is a valuable
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
periods. These valuable works are finally returning to Japan to be exhibited at the Chiba City Museum of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Books

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Paper

Interior Visions Great American Designers by Chris Casson Madden Hardcover 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
valuable information, and it will help you create a beautif and functional home that reflects your personal
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books

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Paper

Palm Beach Chic Book by Jennifer Ash Rudick
By Jennifer Ash
Located in New York, NY
estate on this tiny barrier island becomes increasingly valuable, residents are calling upon world-class
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Vintage Electrical Safety Guide: Rules and Testing of Protective Measures, 1J140
Located in Bordeaux, FR
offers valuable insights into ensuring safety within electrical systems. Though the years have woven a
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Vintage Teaching Guide: Literature Instruction Insights - USSR, 1J132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
back to 1975. In this valuable resource, educators and enthusiasts will find a window into the methods
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
1992. In this thin yet informative volume, author Г.П. Рудаков imparts valuable insights into the art
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1990s Books

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Paper

Large Collectible Art Book “Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture”, 1982
Located in View Park, CA
and valuable. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or worldwide delivery options available
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Books

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Paper

Hockney's People by Marco Livingston & Kay Heymer (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
record of the life and loves of one of the world's best-known artists and a valuable glimpse of the
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Hockney's People by Marco Livingston & Kay Heymer (Book)
Hockney's People by Marco Livingston & Kay Heymer (Book)
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Vintage USSR Household Economics Lessons: A Restoration Project from 1987, 1J129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
adventure. Celebrate the art of revival, preserving the valuable lessons of the past for future generations
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

The World of ISLAM. Faith, People, Culture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
informative, beautifully and generously illustrated, a valuable and accessible work of general reference
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Late 20th Century British Islamic Books

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Paper

New York Apartments: Private Views By Jamee Gregory Hardcover 2004
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of interior design represented in the book * A valuable resource for anyone who is interested in
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books

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Elegant Vintage Glass Candle Vase: a Timeless Treasure from the Ussr 1960s 1J36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
special place in any décor. Its timeless appeal and original condition make it a valuable addition to your
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Vintage 1960s Books

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Glass

Jan Huygen van Linschoten’s ‘Itinerario’, ‘The Key to the East’
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in Langweer, NL
most important early travel books, apparently used by ships sailing to India from Holland. It includes
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Antique 16th Century Books

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Paper

French America By Arielle De La Tour D'Auvergne and Ron Katz 2005 Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The essays are written in a clear and engaging style, and they make the book a valuable resource for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books

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Paper

Treasury of Golden Essays: Vintage Collection for Students and Applicants, 1J147
Located in Bordeaux, FR
intellect, this book is a valuable companion for anyone seeking to excel academically. Printed in the late
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1990s Books

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Paper

Italian Drawings In Oxford by Terisio Pignatti, First English Publication, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
drawings and their artists. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and art lovers alike
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Late 20th Century Baroque Books

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Paper

Everyday Decorating
By Jeffrey Bihuber, Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
view mixed with his tell-it-like-it-is humor make for memorable tips that will prove valuable the next
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Everyday Decorating
H 9.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.13 in
Gardener's Garden Inspiration Across Continents and Centuries
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
and detailed descriptive texts by leading garden writers. This is both a valuable resource for those
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, its valuable wares and the potters who produced them, from their beginnings in the 10th century, to
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Books

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Paper

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