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Miniatures with Text from the "Legend of Phra Malai"
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unknown Artist, Thailand, 19th century Miniatures with Text from the "Legend of Phra Malai" Double
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Text

Materials

Pigment

Two Miniatures and text from the "Legend of Phra Malai"
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unknown Artist, Thailand, 19th century Two Miniatures and text from the "Legend of Phra Malai" Ink
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Text

Materials

Pigment

Original Antique Map of the British Isles Surrounded by Text
Located in Langweer, NL
text which summarizes the histories of England, Ireland, and Scotland. Published by J.B.L. Clouet, 1787.
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Late 18th Century Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Map of Germany with English Text, c.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
, publisher, and maker of maps and globes. Condition: Good, some spots (also near Elbe river). English text
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17th Century Antique Text

Materials

Paper

late 19th century color lithograph poster military figure drummer text
By Jules Chéret
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rappel" is an original lithograph poster designed by Jules Cheret. This poster depicts a young man drumming. There is a small stain in the upper left corner. This poster was publish...
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1890s Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

20th century color lithograph poster art deco piano player text bold
By Andre Daude
Located in Milwaukee, WI
man in a suit playing a piano. The text and design of the poster is in an art deco style. 16 1/2" x
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1920s Art Deco Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

late 19th century color lithograph poster dancers figures carnival scene text
By Jules Chéret
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bullier" is a giclee print on paper after the 1888 original lithograph poster by Jules Cheret. A groups of happy people are centered around a harp being played by a woman in a red d...
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1880s Modern Antique Text

Materials

Giclée, Paper

Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau bookplate figure ornate text
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"From: Ilsée, Princess of Tripoli Ilsee's Vision" is an original color lithograph by Alphonse Mucha. Exquisite double-sided color lithographs from "Ilsee, Princesse de Tripoli," a ra...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

19th century color engraving indigenous figures feathers text full body face
By Seth Eastman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Moqui Dancers, Moqui Pipe, Navajo Cradle & Headdress" is a hand-colored engraving by Seth Eastman. It depicts encyclopedic depictions of Native American culture. It was published by...
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1840s Antique Text

Materials

Engraving

Framed 18th Century Hand Colored German Book Page W/ Illustration and Text
Located in San Francisco, CA
Framed 18th Century Hand Colored German Book Page W/ Illustration and Text Antique Book Page
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Mid-18th Century Antique Text

Materials

Handmade Paper

Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
border and accompanied by descriptive text. The map includes the islands of St. Kitts, Antigua, Barbados
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1740s Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Old Map of the Russian Empire, with English Language Text, Ca.1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Russian Empire, encompassed on three sides by English language text. Originates from Lavoisne's
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1820s Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Scarce Antique Map of the Middle East, Surrounded by Latin Text, 1624
Located in Langweer, NL
, surrounded by Latin text. The two insets show Israel and an oval world map. This map (from the last edition
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1620s Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Lovely "Naughty" Book Illustrated by Clara Tice, with Famous B. Franklin Text
Located in Middletown, NY
tissue guards captioned in red by hand, 6 text pages within decorative borders, and pictorial colophon
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Early 20th Century American Antique Text

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 20th century color lithograph poster figures globe flags sun moon text
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"La Conquéte Du Pôle (The COnquest of the Pole)" is an original lithograph poster by an unknown artist published by the Club of America. It depicts personifications of major world po...
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Early 1900s Other Art Style Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

Late 19th century color lithograph poster woman winter dress black red text
By George Reiter Brill
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Philadelphia Sunday Press" is an original figurative lithograph poster of black and red. 1895. 21.75" x 15.3125" art 28.5" x 22.75" framed George Brill was born August 27, 1867 in...
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Olive Wood Jewelry Box w Great Patina & Hebrew Text
Located in Lisse, NL
Hebrew text just above the keyhole. What makes this majestic antique box stand out even more, is the blue
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Early 20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Antique Text

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 1915 Early 20c Century Ketubah Hand Written Text NYC Hebrew Publishing co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Jewish marriage contract, Most likely printed in the USA or Germany. Used in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hand dated 1921. A rare early American judaic piece. Printed in gold an...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Antique Text

Materials

Paper, Ink

Ironstone Suffragette Plate w/ Votes for Women Text, Made for Alva Belmont, 1914
Located in York County, PA
IRONSTONE PLATE WITH "VOTES FOR WOMEN" TEXT, MADE JOHN MADDOCK & SONS FOR SUFFRAGIST ALVA BELMONT
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1910s English Antique Text

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rare Japanese Pilgrims Jacket with Text of the Heart Sutra and Pilg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This pilgrim's jacket is a rare and valuable artefact that documents a journey of spiritual and physical endurance. It is believed to have been worn by a pilgrim who travelled to sit...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Text

Materials

Cotton

1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
reproduction of his will. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, two plates, and in-text engravings
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1880s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
1881 The Works of William Shakespeare
H 10.5 in W 30 in D 7.5 in
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a long text inside the body.
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1780s Japanese Edo Antique Text

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Kundalini Hindu Sanskrit Chakras // Set of 2 Anatomical Prints
Located in Hamburg, DE
text. Original handmade prints on antique paper.
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Antique, Vernacular 1912 Swedish Log Chair, Traditional Carved Kubbstol
Located in Stockholm, SE
. This chair is made the year 1912 as the text inside says. It is in original condition with original
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1910s Swedish Folk Art Antique Text

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
Green'. This set includes; 'Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green', published in 1853. With in-text
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1850s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Delft - talking plate 'Ziet wat hier van agteren staat' - late 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
the Dutch words it rhymes... Foliage scrolls decoration along the text and rim. Very good
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Text

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

pochoir
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in Henderson, NV
name printed in text beneath the image. Signed in the plate (not by hand).
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1920s Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Large old French concrete diabolo garden vase with a beautiful look
Located in Harderwijk, NL
advertisement text are leading. Photos are part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 70 cm Diameter: 49 cm
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Early 20th Century French Antique Text

Materials

Concrete

pochoir
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Henderson, NV
L'Art Cubiste. Image size: 5 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches (147 x 205 mm). A text inscription beneath the image
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1920s Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Original Antique World War One War Loan Bond Poster Invest WWI Victory USA
Located in London, GB
title text in bold white lettering on a blue outlined V for Victory against a red background. Good
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1910s American Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Antique German Hartleben's Volks Atlas Book World Maps
Located in Seguin, TX
edges and end papers. German text, many color plates. wear and fading to slip case, scuffing to spine
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Text

Materials

Paper

MacDonald of the Isles and Slate (Tartan), Scotland art design lithograph print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
text.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

Matched set of four early-George-III pierced silver wine coasters
By William Plummer
Located in London, GB
coasters retain their original wooden bases. FL to add text about coasters
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Text

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
on both covers and some of the leaves. The Buddhist ordination text is in Pali written in ornate
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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Text

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Pair of Chinese semi precious stone and slate screens, a pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
appears to be that of a jungle or fields with mountains in the far distance. Hand carved Chinese text
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Text

Materials

Jade, Amethyst

Beautiful large dark antique oak coffee table with a drawer
Located in Harderwijk, NL
for immediate use. Please note: The dimensions stated in our advertisement text are definitive
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19th Century Antique Text

Materials

Wood, Oak

A DIAMOND HYPNOTIST - Le Diamant Magnetiseur
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
lithograph 9 1/2 x 11 incl. text. Published in Le Charivari 12.29.1859. This impression from: Album des
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1850s Barbizon School Antique Text

Materials

Lithograph

La Societe De L'art Applique Aux Metiers (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
with an introductory text and list of participants. the loose leaf plates, 8 of which are in colour
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1920s Antique Text

Materials

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
Antique Silver-Plated York & Sons Trombone as Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
could also be hung as a down-light with the text facing up if preferred. 7" width x 14" depth x 44.5
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Early 20th Century Antique Text

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Metal

A Japanese Nagasaki-e print depicting the arrival of Dutch ships in Nagasaki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of Nagasaki Bay, the text states that the first Dutch ships arrived in Nagasaki in 1641. Afterwards
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18th Century Japanese Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Victor Horta
By Victor Horta
Located in Tivoli, NY
Jean Delhaye. Published by Marc Vokaer in 1970. 413 pages. Text is in French.
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Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Victor Horta
Victor Horta
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.25 in
Original Antique Train Travel Poster Canadian National Railways Steam Locomotive
Located in London, GB
tracks at night with its lights shining out in front, the bold title text above and on the side below
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1920s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Poeti allo Specchio - Rare Book by Luciano Folgore - 1926
Located in Roma, IT
Collection of parodic texts by Luciano Folgore (Roma, 1888- Roma, 1966), one of the most important
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1920s Modern Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Antique Silver-Plated Olds Trombone as Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
2-1912". It could also be hung as a down-light with the text facing up if preferred. 7" width x 12
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1910s Antique Text

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Original Vintage Car Advertising Poster Oldsmobile Metropolis General Motors
Located in London, GB
buildings and skyscrapers resembling a set from the Fritz Lang film Metropolis with the text in white on the
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1920s Norwegian Art Deco Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Round antique English pub table/side table, cast iron leg with oak top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
dimensions mentioned in our advertisement text are leading. Photos are part of the description. Antique items
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18th Century Antique Text

Materials

Iron

Round antique English oak tilt-top table with wonderful colors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
both a modern and a classic interior. Please note: The dimensions mentioned in our advertisement text
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Mid-19th Century Antique Text

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Advertising Poster Cycles Dilecta Georges Favre Art Deco Design
By Georges Favre
Located in London, GB
speed with a lightning bolt arrow pointing down to the title text below. Created by Affiches Gaillard
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Text

Materials

Paper

18th Century European Painted Bentwood Box
Located in Newark, GB
yellow text written in German around the top which translates as “have confidence with the shot”. The
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18th Century European Folk Art Antique Text

Materials

Bentwood

18th Century European Painted Bentwood Box
18th Century European Painted Bentwood Box
H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Set of 4 very charming antique Thonet bistro chairs with new matte seats
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
already picture them in your home? Please note: The dimensions mentioned in our advertisement text are
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Early 20th Century Antique Text

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vue intérieure de Paris prise du milieu du Pont Royal regardant le Pont Neuf
By Pierre Gabriel Berthault
Located in Chicago, IL
text reworked for each edition).
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Early 1800s French School Antique Text

Materials

Paper, Engraving

1911 Photographic History of the Civil War Books - Set of 10
Located in Seguin, TX
top page edges. Profusely illustrated with period photographs and historical text. Miller's work
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 77-78
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
/8". CONDITION: Closely trimmed at head not affecting text, other margins fine, a VERY GOOD leaf
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1630s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Works of William Shakespeare. 1632 - (Tragedy of Titus Andronicus) - page 75-76
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
/8". CONDITION: Closely trimmed at head not affecting text, other margins fine, a VERY GOOD leaf
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1630s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Beautiful antique early 17th-century spindle cabinet with lock and key
Located in Harderwijk, NL
dimensions mentioned in our advertisement text are leading. Photos are part of the description. Antique items
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17th Century Antique Text

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 antique design dining chairs, Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style, light skai
Located in Harderwijk, NL
to come! Please note: The dimensions mentioned in our advertisement text are leading. Photos are
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Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Text

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Beautiful antique English chest of drawers/commode with 5 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
behold. Please note: The dimensions provided in our advertisement text are definitive. Photos are part
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19th Century English Antique Text

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Train Travel Poster London LNER Train Service Fred Taylor Tudor
By Fred Taylor
Located in London, GB
line above the title text. Published by the London & North Eastern Railway and printed in England by
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1920s British Antique Text

Materials

Paper

Nice antique English tilt-top table/side table with a square top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
advertisement text are leading. Photos are part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 74 cm Height with top
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Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Text

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Barcelona International Exposition 1929 Fair
Located in London, GB
electricity against the night sky and along the building, the title text in bold letters on the margin
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1920s Spanish Antique Text

Materials

Paper

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