$595 / set
H 7.49 in W 40.16 in D 5.12 in
Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold
Leather, Paper
$740 / set
H 7.49 in W 48.82 in D 5.32 in
Collection of 42 Swedish Early 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold
Leather, Paper
$915
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Book "Logos Volume 1, Arduino Panaro Method" and Wooden Rappelling, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare book Arduino Panaro Bari "logos" method, volume 1, 1930s / 40s, over 400 illustrated pages, signed by the author, equipped with a wooden rappelling team Spignese il...
Paper
$1,055
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Original french travel poster / winter - Czechoslovakei / around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France, Czech Republic - framed - original, no reprint - marked by artist jr
Glass, Paper
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.25 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
1940s Jeweled Enameled Brass Daybook Phonebook Note Pad with Stone Buddah
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Purse note pad book, cinches paper in binding, works well with index cards, as shown. Carved Green Stone possibly Jade of a Confucius Asian Man with Long Beard.
Brass
Unavailable
H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Reference Book on French 1940s Design "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40"
By Bruno Foucart & Jean-Louis Gaillemin
Located in Winnetka, IL
An excellent reference book on the major French interior designers from the 1940s. Included is work
Paper
1940s Diego Rivera Time Magazine
By Diego Rivera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage original 1949 Time magazine featuring Diego Rivera cover: Caption reads: "Diego Rivera (Self-Portrait). Rotten duck is for educated noses (Art)." Interior includes a feat...
American Abstract Art of the 1930s and 1940s, First Edition
By J. Donald Nichols
Located in valatie, NY
American abstract art of the 1930s and 1940s. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1998. Stated first
Paper
Sold
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
The Bay Area School: Californian Artists from the 1940s, 1950s & 1960s 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Bay Area School: Californian Artists from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s by Anya Perse and Thomas
Paper
Illustrated French Books, Regions of France, 1940s-1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A set of 18 French books about French regions: Geography, history, tourism etc... with multiple
Leather, Paper
$1,900 / set
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good condition. Wear consistent with a...
Leather, Paper
$228,912Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
French Antique Leather Bound Books
Located in Austin, TX
French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, black and green, priced per boo...
Leather, Paper
$5,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
Leather
Collection of 22 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 22 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print ...
Leather, Paper
$20,419 / set
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Collection of 20th Century Books Relating to the Oil Industry
Located in London, GB
Collection of 20th century books relating to the oil industry Continental, 20th Century Height 31cm, width 25cm, depth 5cm This extensive collection of books was published between ...
Paper
$3,250 / set
H 9 in W 6 in D 1 in
The Works Of Martin Luther - PHILADELPHIA EDITION - 6 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LUTHER, Martin. TITLE: The Works Of Martin Luther. PUBLISHER: Philadelphia: Muhlenberg Press, 1943. DESCRIPTION: THE PHILADELPHIA EDITION. 6 vols., bound in 1/4 green cal...
Leather
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 1 in D 3.5 in
Set of 7 European Leather Bound Books Oeuvre de Oulange
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique 19th century leather bound books Set includes: 1,2,3,5,6,7,9 Measures: 1" W x 3.5" D x 5.5" H We acquired a collection of leather bounds from a small library collector.
Leather, Paper
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