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Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Paper

Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Paper

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Paper

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens
Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens

Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens

By Charles Dickens

Located in Litchfield, CT

Charles Dickens. The Works, in 18 volumes, London: Chapman and Hall, Limited. octavo 3/4 dark blue leather with marbled covers and end sheets, bound by Bayntun, Bath. Spine with rais...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Books

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Leather

Collection of Eight Antique Weathered Vellum Books, Spain/Italy, 17th-19th C.
Collection of Eight Antique Weathered Vellum Books, Spain/Italy, 17th-19th C.

Collection of Eight Antique Weathered Vellum Books, Spain/Italy, 17th-19th C.

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing collection of 8 extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/Italy 17th/ 19th century. Weathered and small losses and several old repairs. More photo's available on request, plea...

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Antique 18th Century Books

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Parchment Paper

Group Of 5 Assorted Antique Books 1859 & 1858
Group Of 5 Assorted Antique Books 1859 & 1858

Group Of 5 Assorted Antique Books 1859 & 1858

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Included in this group: The Chinese: A general description of The Empire of China and Its Inhabitants by John Francis Davie, Vol II, 1858 The History of Arabia, Ancient and Modern b...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books
Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books

Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Artemus Ward, His Travels, published in 1865, by American humorist Charles Farrar Browne (under his pen name Artemus Ward) featuring humorous accounts of his lecture tours, particula...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s
Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s

Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 9 books - owner Rolland - various titles and authors : Les maitres d'autrefois (Eugène Fromentin) - Petit Bob (GyP) - Voyage autour de mon jardin (Alphonse Karr) - Sans famille (...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Books

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Paper

3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian
3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian

3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 3 antique Badminton Library Books. An English language, hard bound reference title on sporting topics, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Dedicated to...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian
2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian

2 Antique Books, Jones' View of Seats, Mansions & Noblemen, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presented in good, time-worn order - intact with light coloration throughout Bound with dashing marbled paper and leathered spine with gold titling Grand frontispieces with artful ti...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian
Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian

Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Each displaying a good antique order, lightly time-worn and intact Hard bound with marbled paper covers and gold titling to the spine Published in English across 330, 330 and 343 pag...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books

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Paper

2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency

2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821. Presented in good antique cond...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Books

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Paper

4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820

4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English language botany record with maps, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1820. Full...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Set of 7 European Leather Bound Books Oeuvre de Oulange
Set of 7 European Leather Bound Books Oeuvre de Oulange

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.

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Antique 19th Century European Books

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Leather, Paper

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book dating from the late 19th century. The book has fifteen pages with between 280 and 300 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Books

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Textile

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890
Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Russian solid silver book cover, featuring velvet and leather. The front is adorned with burgundy velvet and intricate silver decoration, including a foliate bor...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Other Books

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Silver

19th Century French Photo Album - Leather Binding, Gilt Edges, Brass Clasps
19th Century French Photo Album - Leather Binding, Gilt Edges, Brass Clasps

19th Century French Photo Album - Leather Binding, Gilt Edges, Brass Clasps

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A beautifully preserved antique photo album, likely of French origin, dating to the second half of the 19th century (attribution preliminary). The album features a richly textured r...

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

Located in London, GB

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roq...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Books

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Pine

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Bookmark By J Batson & Son, London c.1899
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Bookmark By J Batson & Son, London c.1899

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Bookmark By J Batson & Son, London c.1899

By Henry John & Albert Edward Batson

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver bookmark. The bookmark is in the shape of a bottle, with an unusual cut out section within that says "HERE I STOPPED". A wonderful ad...

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Antique 19th Century British Other Books

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Silver

Group of 28 Antique National Reporter System Atlantic Reporter Volumes
Group of 28 Antique National Reporter System Atlantic Reporter Volumes

Group of 28 Antique National Reporter System Atlantic Reporter Volumes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Spanning the 19th to early 20th centuries, 28 volumes from the Atlantic Reporter, a regional legal reporter series within the National Reporter System. This series contains court opi...

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Antique 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Viribus Unitis Kniha o Cisari Book of the Emperor Franz Joseph I 18"
Antique Viribus Unitis Kniha o Cisari Book of the Emperor Franz Joseph I 18"

Antique Viribus Unitis Kniha o Cisari Book of the Emperor Franz Joseph I 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique late 19th Century hard bound, leather book of heliogauvre prints memorializing the 50th Anniversary of the cornoation of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Includes stun...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol II Charles Knight Virtue 15"
Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol II Charles Knight Virtue 15"

Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol II Charles Knight Virtue 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century folio book: "The Works of Shakespeare" - Imperial edition - Edited by Charles Knight - With Illustrations on Steel from Pictures by assorted artists - Volume II - P...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol I Charles Knight Virtue 15"
Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol I Charles Knight Virtue 15"

Antique Works of Shakespeare Imperial Edition Vol I Charles Knight Virtue 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century folio book: "The Works of Shakespeare" - Imperial edition - Edited by Charles Knight - With Illustrations on Steel from Pictures by assorted artists - Volume I - Pu...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Victorian Leather Photo Album, Embossed Cover, Gilt Edges, 12.2in
Antique Victorian Leather Photo Album, Embossed Cover, Gilt Edges, 12.2in

Antique Victorian Leather Photo Album, Embossed Cover, Gilt Edges, 12.2in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Impressive antique Victorian photo album featuring a richly embossed leather cover with architectural and geometric ornamentation. The front cover displays deep relief tooling in a ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

1880-1900 Ant. Maitre. Antique Leather Photo Album Gabrielle, 9.1 in
1880-1900 Ant. Maitre. Antique Leather Photo Album Gabrielle, 9.1 in

1880-1900 Ant. Maitre. Antique Leather Photo Album Gabrielle, 9.1 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An elegant and highly collectible antique photograph album, with high probability dating to 1880-1900, attributed to Ant. Maitre (Antoine Maitre), whose stamp appears on the leather ...

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian

Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, publis...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Badminton Library Book, Fishing, Reference, English, Sporting Interest
Antique Badminton Library Book, Fishing, Reference, English, Sporting Interest

Antique Badminton Library Book, Fishing, Reference, English, Sporting Interest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Badminton Library Book. An English language, hard bound reference title on fishing by Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846

Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carpentry book. An English language, bound reference guide by Peter Nicholson, dating to the Victorian period, published 1846. Full Title: Practical Carpentry, Jo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian

Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Books

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Paper

Antique Reference Book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem, Latin, Georgian
Antique Reference Book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem, Latin, Georgian

Antique Reference Book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem, Latin, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

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Paper

Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian
Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian

Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title by Albert Hartshorne, published in the late Victorian period, 1897. Full title: O...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Book, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian
Antique Book, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian

Antique Book, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan. An English, bound and illustrated novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A Christian allegory - and nev...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian
Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian

Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of Grandeur des Romains by Montesquieu. An Anglo-German book printed in French, depicting the rise and fall of the Roman empire, dating to the Victorian perio...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Equestrian Reference Book, Modern Practical Farriery, English, Victorian
Antique Equestrian Reference Book, Modern Practical Farriery, English, Victorian

Antique Equestrian Reference Book, Modern Practical Farriery, English, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique reference title - Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique 1859 Poetry Book: Odes & Sonnets, Engraved, Original Binding
Antique 1859 Poetry Book: Odes & Sonnets, Engraved, Original Binding

Antique 1859 Poetry Book: Odes & Sonnets, Engraved, Original Binding

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Poetry antique book by unknown author, with Odes and Sonnets illustrades, in a perfect beautiful original binding. I kept it for me for long time: now it's for another reader, lover...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Other Books

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Paper

4 Vols Antique Folio, Imperial Gallery of British Art, Engravings, Victorian
4 Vols Antique Folio, Imperial Gallery of British Art, Engravings, Victorian

4 Vols Antique Folio, Imperial Gallery of British Art, Engravings, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is 4 antique volumes of The Imperial Gallery of British Art. An English, illustrated folio of steel engravings, dating to the Victorian period, published by Cassell & Company in...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Poetry Book, Pleasures of Memory, Samuel Rogers, English, Georgian, 1803
Antique Poetry Book, Pleasures of Memory, Samuel Rogers, English, Georgian, 1803

Antique Poetry Book, Pleasures of Memory, Samuel Rogers, English, Georgian, 1803

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of Pleasures of Memory by Samuel Rogers. An English, hard bound collection of poetry, published in London in the Georgian period, 1803. A contemporary of Wor...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

2 Vols Antique Reference Book Set, Rotulorum Originalium, Public Records, Latin
2 Vols Antique Reference Book Set, Rotulorum Originalium, Public Records, Latin

2 Vols Antique Reference Book Set, Rotulorum Originalium, Public Records, Latin

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large 2 volume antique reference book set, Rotulorum Originalium in Curia Scaccarii. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the Geo...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

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Paper

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Grand Tour faux book of plaster intaglios by Pietro Paoletti (1801-1847). This intriguing book encloses thirty-eight classically themed Italian medallions surrounded by a...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Books

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Plaster

Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian

Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian
Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian

Antique Life & Explorations of Dr Livingstone Book, African Travel, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875. A Victorian p...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Books

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Paper

Antique Paterson's Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811
Antique Paterson's Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811

Antique Paterson's Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of Paterson's New and Accurate guide to Direct & Principal Crossroads. An English, bound book of maps and descriptive tables, published in English by Longman,...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books

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Paper

Antique David Thomas Travels the Western Country Summer of 1816 Leather Book
Antique David Thomas Travels the Western Country Summer of 1816 Leather Book

Antique David Thomas Travels the Western Country Summer of 1816 Leather Book

Located in Dayton, OH

Travels Through the Western Country in the Summer of 1816 by David Thomas. Auburn, NY, Printed by David Rumsey, 1819. Dimensions: 4.25" x 1" x 6.75" (W x D x H)

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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian
Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian

Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Treasury Of Botany, Vol 1&2, English Language, Reference Book, Victorian
Antique Treasury Of Botany, Vol 1&2, English Language, Reference Book, Victorian

Antique Treasury Of Botany, Vol 1&2, English Language, Reference Book, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique reference books 'The Treasury of Botany' by Samuel Maunder. Published in English by Longmans, Green & Co of London, in the Victorian period, dated 1884. F...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique 1883 Original Etchings by American Artists HB Folio Art Book 18"
Antique 1883 Original Etchings by American Artists HB Folio Art Book 18"

Antique 1883 Original Etchings by American Artists HB Folio Art Book 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Available - "Original Etchings by American Artists" - Published by Cassell and company, Limited - Copyright 1883 by O.M. Dunham - Press of J.J. Little & Co. Contains 20 plates ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe
Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe

Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique leather bound History of the House of Austria book set - From the Foundation of the Monarchy by Rhodolph of Hapsburgh, to the Deather of Leopold the Second: 1218 to 1792. By...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810. An En...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Books

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Paper

Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812
Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812

Antique Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book, Thomas Sheraton, English, Georgian, C.1812

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793. Highly influential ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Books

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Paper

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian

Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, publis...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

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Paper

Antique 4 Vols, Waverley Novels, Walter Scott, Scottish, Literary Set, Victorian
Antique 4 Vols, Waverley Novels, Walter Scott, Scottish, Literary Set, Victorian

Antique 4 Vols, Waverley Novels, Walter Scott, Scottish, Literary Set, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 4 volume set of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. A Scottish, bound collection of literary interest, dating to the Victorian period, published 1868. A pro...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Book, The Life of Charles Dickens, Biography, English, Victorian, C.1880
Antique Book, The Life of Charles Dickens, Biography, English, Victorian, C.1880

Antique Book, The Life of Charles Dickens, Biography, English, Victorian, C.1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster. An English language biographical account of the Victorian author, dating to the late 19th century, published c...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian
Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian

Antique Book in Case, Hillingdon Hall or the Cockney Squire, English, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased copy of Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire. An English language novel published in the Victorian era, this edition dated 1888. Originally written in 1845...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian
Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian

Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique reference book, The Coaching age by Stanley Harris. An English language, hard bound non-fiction title, dating to the Victorian period, dated 1888. Fascinating acc...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

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Group of 14 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century
Group of 14 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century

Group of 14 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Group of 14 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Group of 12 Antique Leather and Marbled Bound Books, 19th Century
Group of 12 Antique Leather and Marbled Bound Books, 19th Century

Group of 12 Antique Leather and Marbled Bound Books, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Group of 12 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Paper

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Antique Leather Books

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful decorative books. Sold by the foot. All European.

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Antique 19th Century European Books

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Antique Books by the Bundle

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Antique Books by the Bundle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bundles of paperback books from Europe tied with string into bundles. Perfect for bookcase accessorizing. Price is per bundle.

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Antique 19th Century French Books

Collection of 20 Antique French Blue Buffon Books
Collection of 20 Antique French Blue Buffon Books

Collection of 20 Antique French Blue Buffon Books

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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Collection of 20 Antique French Blue Buffon Books

Located in Round Top, TX

A beautiful set of 20 French blue paper covered Buffon books. These collectable books are volumes that include Buffon's work as a naturalist in early 17th century France. The beaut...

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Book Grabber by J.L.Ward & Company
Antique 19th Century Book Grabber by J.L.Ward & Company

Antique 19th Century Book Grabber by J.L.Ward & Company

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H 35.75 in W 3 in D 0.75 in

Antique 19th Century Book Grabber by J.L.Ward & Company

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

Beautiful 19th century book gabber or picker by J.L.WARD & Co that has gathered a very nice patina of age. This picker would originally have been used in a personal library of a coun...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Books

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Brass

Antique Fore-Edge Leather Book of Moore's Poetical Works
Antique Fore-Edge Leather Book of Moore's Poetical Works

Antique Fore-Edge Leather Book of Moore's Poetical Works

Located in Nashville, TN

Antique fore-edge leather book of the poetical work's of Thomas Moore. Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was often referred to as "Ireland's National Poet;" he was one of the most popular wri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Books

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Leather, Paper

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Leather Bound Books These antique Encyclopedia Britannica books are a great addition to any collection. Each set includes eight books with leather-bound covers that add a solid pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

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Leather, Paper

Antique Leather Books
Antique Leather Books

Antique Leather Books

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H 6.75 in W 4.58 in

Antique Leather Books

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large collection of fifty-eight beautifully bound leather books. Scott's Waverley Novels, this set is incomplete there are three missing volumes. Handsome decorative books. Measure...

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books
Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of fifty-four antique leather bound legal books by Sandusky County Law Library Association. These books can be used for decorative purposes and the like. They have a lot of age ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

SET OF FORTY  ANTIQUE BOOKS
SET OF FORTY  ANTIQUE BOOKS

SET OF FORTY ANTIQUE BOOKS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 40 antique books. Hand bound in leather.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Books

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Paper, Leather

19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence
19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence

19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 4 antique leather bound books Dalloz Jurisprudence from 1862 Measures: 6.75"W(All of them together) x 9"D x 10.75"H Coloring is faded black almost has a deep green coloring....

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books
Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books

Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Decorative Books. 3 books per pack.
$125/pack of 3

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books
Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books

Pack of 3 Antique Decorative Leather Bound Books

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Decorative Books. 3 books per pack.
$125/pack of 3

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Four Antique Books "History of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote" 19th C
Four Antique Books "History of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote" 19th C

Four Antique Books "History of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote" 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of four "History Books Of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote", 19th C Measures - 11.5" x 8" x 2.75

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

Antique Leather Bound Books Vies de Plutarque
Antique Leather Bound Books Vies de Plutarque

Antique Leather Bound Books Vies de Plutarque

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H 6.5 in W 1.25 in D 4.25 in

Antique Leather Bound Books Vies de Plutarque

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Les vies des Homme illustres de Plutarque / The lives of Illustrious Men of Plutarch - year 1778- Leather binding volumes 1-12. Rare volumes in fair condition, the corners have wear....

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 11 - 20
Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 11 - 20

Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 11 - 20

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of antique Bancroft Works volume 11-20 by Hubert Howe Bancroft Full leather binding and covers with embossed fronts. Wear to edges, condition fair. Measures: 2.25" W x 6" D x 9...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 1-10
Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 1-10

Bancroft Works Antique Leather Bound Books Volume 1-10

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of antique Bancroft works by Hubert Howe Volume 1-10 by Hubert Howe Bancroft Full Leather binding and covers with embossed fronts. Wear to edges, Bancroft 1-10 some binding may...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet
Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet

Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 9 antique paper bound books Oeuvres de Bossuet French Books with a greenish blue paper cover, the bindings are a beautiful brown patina. Measures: 1.25"W - 1.75"W x 4.5"D x ...

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Antique 19th Century European Books

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Paper

Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books
Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books

Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books, predominantly dating from 1850-19...

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Victorian Books

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Leather

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books
Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Located in South Burlington, VT

Complete Japanese four (4) volume woodblock print book set Garden Plans & Designs, 151 woodblock prints, immediately frameable if desired Japanese woodblock print book set (4 volu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Books

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Paper

Antique Leather Bound Books Memoirs of the King
Antique Leather Bound Books Memoirs of the King

Antique Leather Bound Books Memoirs of the King

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Leather Bound Books Memoirs of the King Volume 1 & 11, circa 1822 King Charles/ King James Approximate dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.25.

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books
Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books

Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books

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H 6.13 in W 61.25 in D 5.75 in

Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of twenty-two volumes of the works of Moliére and Saint-Simon. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author and respective volume. Writt...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Paper

Pair of Leather Bound Antique Medical Books, circa 1880s
Pair of Leather Bound Antique Medical Books, circa 1880s

Pair of Leather Bound Antique Medical Books, circa 1880s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of leather bound antique medical books, circa 1880s Medical Diagnosis by Da COSTA and Medical Therapeutics by Napheys Each book is in very good antique condition. Appro...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Limited Edition 380/1000 Series Burton Books of 1000 Nights & a Night
Antique Limited Edition 380/1000 Series Burton Books of 1000 Nights & a Night

Antique Limited Edition 380/1000 Series Burton Books of 1000 Nights & a Night

By Burton

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a set of numbered books, entitled "The Book of the 1,000 Nights and a Night," by Burton. 17 books in the series. In very good antique condition. The dimensi...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible
Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

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H 13.19 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in

Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible

Located in Chonburi, TH

Large 19th Century Antique Family bible with brass latches and corner protectors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

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Brass

2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C
2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C

2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dewar and the Marquis of Granby. Presented in antique, timeworn condition - intact but with some coloration to pages Hard bound in green cotton with gold titling and detailing Secon...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Belisarius M. Marmontel Whittingham Leather Bound Book
Antique 19th Century Belisarius M. Marmontel Whittingham Leather Bound Book

Antique 19th Century Belisarius M. Marmontel Whittingham Leather Bound Book

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian brown leather hard cover book titled “Belisarius” by M. Marmontel, Member of the French Academy - printed in London by C. Whittingham for J. Walker, H.D. Symonds, S...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

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19th Century Antique Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century antique books is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century antique books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and leather. 19th century antique books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 19th century antique books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 19th century antique books are appealing in their simplicity, but Burton, Forman and Frederick George Davis produced popular 19th century antique books that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Books for You

Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.

Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.

No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.

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