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

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Leather, Paper

A rare 18th century VOC notebook with silver fittings VOC Chamber Rotterdam
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Eighteenth Century Volume IIB (The Hague 2006) p.1209-1210, 1221-1223; John Landwehr, VOC: A Bibliography of
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books

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Silver

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock A mother of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Books

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Silver

A Rare Folio of Swiss Civil & Military Costumes after Hans Holbein the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
EDITION Housed in a stunning mosaic binding, this RARE FOLIO contains a complete suite of 12
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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Books

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Gold Leaf

The Tunning of Elinor Rumming, a Poem by John Skelton
Located in Middletown, NY
All text is legible, some spot tanning throughout. In near fine condition. Rare. [ESTC N46064 ] ESTC
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Antique Early 18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Wordsworth's Grave and Other Poems by William Watson
Located in Middletown, NY
This is a RARE first limited edition of Watson's poems, printed on deluxe japon and bound in vellum
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register
Located in Middletown, NY
University, Rare Books and Special Collections, XX AY751 .R54 1726) As in this case, the Merlin was
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Antique 18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Located in Middletown, NY
." (Michigan State University, Rare Books and Special Collections, XX AY751 .R54 1726) ALMANACS typically
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Antique Early 18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Schmetterlinge 'Butterflies' by Carl Gustav Jablonsky & J.F.W. Herbst
Located in Middletown, NY
An exceedingly rare and beautifully-illustrated work by Carl Gustav Jablonsky and JFW Herbst, whose
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Antique Late 18th Century German Books

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Paper

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Located in Middletown, NY
; Linsey 183]. EXTREMELY RARE, COMPLETE BOUND SET of this important work, a fine hand-coloured set of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Rare 18th Century Series of Twelve Volumes with the Royal Arms of France
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Rare 18th century Series of Twelve Volumes with The Royal Arms of France Rare series of twelve
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books

Rare English 18th Cent. Tortoise Shell and Silver Covered Book of Common Prayer
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
certain time, likely in the mid-19th century, it has been mounted in a tortoise shell cover with silver
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Books

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Silver

Rare 1673 medical, philosophical book paranormal discussion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most unusual books that I have come across is this extremley rare edition from 1673 of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Books

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Paper

Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin
By Henri Cohen, Seymour de Ricci
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible Complete First Edition (1726-1746)of Two Books Bound Together with important Historical
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books

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Paper

Rare 1624 vellum covered Ecclesiastical Annals by Cesare Baronio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare and unusual find is this five volumes from 1624 of Cesare Baronio's masterpiece history of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Books

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Parchment Paper, Paper

Mémoires de M. de La Porte, premier valet de chambre de Louis XIV
Located in Middletown, NY
relating to the Court from 1624 to 1666 and have been judged harshly by 19th & 20th century historians in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Books

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Gold Leaf

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18th Century Rare Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th century rare books available for sale. The range of distinct 18th century rare books — often made from paper, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 204 antique and vintage 18th century rare books for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. 18th century rare 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. 18th century rare books made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 18th century rare books over the years, but those made by Interi, Brights of Nettlebed and George Edwards are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 18th Century Rare Books?

18th century rare books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,528, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $685,000.