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Lyle XOX Signed 1st Edition Hardcover, Modern Art, 2019
Lyle XOX Signed 1st Edition Hardcover, Modern Art, 2019

Lyle XOX Signed 1st Edition Hardcover, Modern Art, 2019

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Lyle XOX Head of Design Hardcover in slipcase Signed 1st edition 2019.Lyle XOX: Head of Design by

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Books

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Paper

In Her Own Image by Daniele Knafo, Signed 1st Edition
In Her Own Image by Daniele Knafo, Signed 1st Edition

In Her Own Image by Daniele Knafo, Signed 1st Edition

By Daniele Knafo

Located in valatie, NY

and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition

Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly. Country Life Limited, 1965. Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition

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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK
ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK

ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable original 1st Edition signed Brian Wildsmith 1962 children’s A.B.C book Brian Wildsmith was one of

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Signed 1st Edition of 'Minding the Store' by Stanley Marcus
Signed 1st Edition of 'Minding the Store' by Stanley Marcus

Signed 1st Edition of 'Minding the Store' by Stanley Marcus

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A SIGNED FIRST EDITION of ‘Minding the Store’ A Memoir by Stanley Marcus. Published by

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005
Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005

Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005

By Robert Adams 1

Located in CA, CA

Signed First Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by Nazraeli Press, 2005. Signed at Title

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition
Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition

Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition

By Frederick D. Nichols 1

Located in valatie, NY

The Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols. Signed 1st Edition. The Beehive

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse SIGNED set - 1st Edition
Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse SIGNED set - 1st Edition

Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse SIGNED set - 1st Edition

By Charlie Mackesy

Located in London, GB

A very rare complete collection of signed true First edition / First Print of all five published

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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

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Rare 1st Edition Signed Paolo Soleri "Arcology" Book
Rare 1st Edition Signed Paolo Soleri "Arcology" Book

Rare 1st Edition Signed Paolo Soleri "Arcology" Book

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Rare 1st Edition Signed Paolo Soleri "Arcology" Book

Located in Washington, DC

Rare signed first edition, Paolo Soleri "Arcology" book.

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Vintage 1960s American Books

Bruce Weber Signed The Chop Suey Club 1st Edition
Bruce Weber Signed The Chop Suey Club 1st Edition

Bruce Weber Signed The Chop Suey Club 1st Edition

By Bruce Weber

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare, Bruce Weber signed 1st edition of The Chop Suey Club. See attached suite for signature and

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Late 20th Century Books

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Paper

Signed Bruce Weber 1st Edition Gentle Giants Coffee Table Book
Signed Bruce Weber 1st Edition Gentle Giants Coffee Table Book

Signed Bruce Weber 1st Edition Gentle Giants Coffee Table Book

By Bruce Weber

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare, signed Bruce Weber 1st Edition Gentle Giants coffee table book. See signature and personal

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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

"Carrying the Fire, " Signed by Michael Collins, 1st Edition, 1974
"Carrying the Fire, " Signed by Michael Collins, 1st Edition, 1974

"Carrying the Fire, " Signed by Michael Collins, 1st Edition, 1974

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, 1974. First edition and first printing, signed and inscribed by Collins. The book includes the original

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Bruce Weber All-American Family Albums Signed 1st Edition the Kennedys
Bruce Weber All-American Family Albums Signed 1st Edition the Kennedys

Bruce Weber All-American Family Albums Signed 1st Edition the Kennedys

By Bruce Weber

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare, Bruce Weber signed 1st Edition book titled "All-American". Features several rare photographs

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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943
Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943

Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943

By Ayn Rand

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Rand, Ayn. The Fountainhead. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1943. First edition, third printing

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Leather, Paper

Signed Bruce Davidson Central Park Book 'Signed 1st Edition'
Signed Bruce Davidson Central Park Book 'Signed 1st Edition'

Signed Bruce Davidson Central Park Book 'Signed 1st Edition'

By Bruce Davidson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Foundation, 1st edition 1995 hardcover cloth bound with dust cover, 125 pages. Minor shelf-wear, otherwise

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1990s Books

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Paper

Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition

Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition

By Ansel Adams

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams signed 1st edition. 1981, SIGNED by Ansel Adams on a

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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

20 HRS. 40 MINS. by Ameila Earhart, Signed 1st Edition, 1928
20 HRS. 40 MINS. by Ameila Earhart, Signed 1st Edition, 1928

20 HRS. 40 MINS. by Ameila Earhart, Signed 1st Edition, 1928

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928. First trade edition of Earhart's

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Vintage 1920s Books

North to the Orient, 1st Edition, Signed by Charles & Anne-Morrow Lindbergh
North to the Orient, 1st Edition, Signed by Charles & Anne-Morrow Lindbergh

North to the Orient, 1st Edition, Signed by Charles & Anne-Morrow Lindbergh

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

edition, original blue cloth, original dust jacket and housed in a custom leather and cloth clamshell

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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Paper

Christie's, Ancienne Collection du baron Hottinguer Paris 12/2/03
Christie's, Ancienne Collection du baron Hottinguer Paris 12/2/03

Christie's, Ancienne Collection du baron Hottinguer Paris 12/2/03

Located in valatie, NY

with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques

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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

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Find a variety of 1st edition signed books available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, all 1st edition signed books available were constructed with great care. 1st edition signed 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. There have been many well-made 1st edition signed books over the years, but those made by Bruce Weber, Daniele Knafo and David Howard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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