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Historic Deerfield, A Portrait of Early America, First Edition
By Elizabeth Stillinger
Located in valatie, NY
Historic Deerfield, A Portrait of Early America. New York: Dutton Studio Books, 1992. First edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Iconology, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American Iconology, New Approaches to Nineteenth-Century Art and Literature. New Haven: Yale
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Iconology, First Edition
American Iconology, First Edition
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
"American Painted Furniture, " First Edition Book
By Susan Klein, Cynthia V.A. Schaffner
Located in valatie, NY
Publishers, 1997. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. An examination of American painted
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
By Richard H. Saunders
Located in valatie, NY
University Press, 1995. First edition hardcover with dust jacket and slip case. 280 pp. A book on America
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Porcelain, 1770-1920, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American porcelain, 1770-1920. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1989. First edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

H. G. Wells, The Time Machine, First American Edition First Issue, 1895
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Company, 1895. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 vol., frontis, original tissue guard present, with
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Antique 1890s North American Books

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Fabric

Sky Revolution Rug, Jt. Pfeiffer, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
disappear as the viewer walks on it. At first glance, the piece does not reveal an image, but presents a
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21st Century and Contemporary North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, First Edition
By Benno M. Forman
Located in valatie, NY
. Norton & Company, 1988. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 397 pp. A large catalogue
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Jamie Drake's New American glamour. New York: Bulfinch Press, 2005. Stated first edition hardcover
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Press, 2005. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 175 pp. A colorful book by
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books

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Paper

American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Gallery of Art, 1989. First edition softcover. 203 pages. Published in conjunction with an exhibition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Churches by Roger G Kennedy, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American Churches by Roger G Kennedy. Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1982. First Edition hardcover with
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

'American Notes' First Edition Books by Charles Dickens
By Charles Dickens
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
'American Notes for General Circulation' by Charles Dickens. First Edition. Vol 1 and 2 London
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Antique 19th Century English Books

American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Gallery of Art, 1989. First edition. 203 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Published in conjunction with
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Alex Katz - Sunset-American Dance Festival - First Edition
By Alex Katz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: CB1508 Artist: Alex Katz Title: Sunset-American Dance Festival Year: 1984 Signed: No Medium
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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

American Clock, a Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The American Clock: A Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, 1723-1900, with a listing of 6153 Clockmakers
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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE EDITION hardback copy of The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams, Illustrated
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

In Praise of America, American Decorative Arts, 1650-1830, First Edition
By Wendy A. Cooper
Located in valatie, NY
. Knopf, Inc, 1980. Stated first American edition hardcover with dust jacket. 280 pp. A fascinating book
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Ulysses by James Joyce, First Authorized American Edition, 1934
By James Joyce
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Joyce, James. Ulysses. New York: Random House, 1934. First Authorized American Edition. Octavo. In
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Paper

"American Swan", Audubon Hand-colored First Octavo Edition Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
flowers are in the foreground and hills are in the background. This original rare first edition hand
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Little America by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Presented is the first edition printing of Richard E. Byrd's book, Little America: Aerial Exploration in the
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Leather, Paper

American Vignola by William R. Ware, First Edition Thus
Located in valatie, NY
: W. W. Norton & Company Inc., 1977. First edition thus softcover. 124 pp. A guide to classical
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Guide to American Pewter by Carl Jacobs, First Edition
By Carl Jacobs
Located in valatie, NY
A Guide to American Pewter by Carl Jacobs. NY: The McBride Company, 1957. First edition hardcover
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske, First Edition
By Lucile Henzke
Located in valatie, NY
Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske. Exton: Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1982. First edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
By Ellouise Baker Larsen
Located in valatie, NY
& Company, Inc., New York, 1950. Rare, signed, new revised first edition thus hardcover with slipcase
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Vintage 1950s American Books

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Paper

1997 Jennifer Bartlett 'American Dance Festival 1997' FIRST EDITION
By Jennifer Bartlett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Details: Poster designed by Jennifer Bartlett for the American Dance Festival in 1997. Shipping and
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1990s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Tennessee Williams, Five Young American Poets, Signed First Edition, 1944
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Norfolk: New Directions, 1944. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., hardcover, with the DJ, not
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Fabric

Christmas in America Vintage Hardcover Book 1988 First Printing Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Christmas in America hardcover vintage book. Copyright 1988, First Printing, first Edition
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20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

Atwood, Margaret, The Edible Woman, First American Edition Presentation Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
. DESCRIPTION: FIRST AMERICAN EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., publisher's original pink cloth backed boards
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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Fabric

American Art Nouveau Glass by Albert C Revi, First Edition
By Albert Christian Revi 1
Located in valatie, NY
American Art Nouveau glass by Albert C Revi. Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 1968. First Edition 476p
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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

Man Ray, Mirror Les Grand Trans-Parents, Simon Gavina (First Edition)
By Simon Gavina Editions, Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Man Ray, Mirror Les Grand Trans-Parents, Simon Gavina (First Edition), Italy, 1970s An enigmatic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

"American Commonwealth" by James Bryce, First Edition, Three Volume Set, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bryce, James. The American Commonwealth. London: Macmillian and Co., 1888. First edition three
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Antique 1880s British Books

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Paper, Leather

Antique Investigator Book, Judith Miller 2007 First American Edition with Jacket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for both the collector and dealer. The First American Addition, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-7566-2842-0 In
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books

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Paper

North American Indians by George Catlin, Two Volumes, First Grant Edition, 1926
By George Catlin
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-1839. Edinburgh: John Grant, 1926. First Grant edition thus. Two volumes. Octavo. In original pictorial
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Books

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Paper

The Day of the Jackal, Signed by Frederick Forsyth, First American Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Forsyth, Frederick. The Day of the Jackal. New York: Viking Press, [1971]. First American edition
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

George Krause-1 First Edition
By George Krause
Located in valatie, NY
George Krause-1. Haverford: Toll & Armstron, Publishers, 1972. Stated first edition hardcover with
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

George Krause-1 First Edition
George Krause-1 First Edition
H 9 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
Chandler Post. London: Oxford U. Press, 1921. Signed first edition hardcover with slip-case. He attended
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Early 20th Century English Books

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Paper

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
and clean line reminiscent of "Lane First Edition" pieces. Together the chests offer lots of storage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Price Guide Book, Judith Miller 2008 First American Edition with Jacket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard bound price guide for antiques and collectibles, written by the UK antiques expert Judith Miller. The Antiques Price Guide 2008 highlights over 8,000 antiques in all colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books

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Paper

First Edition of Historical Work on ". Indians of North America" by Paul Kane
Located in Middletown, NY
, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, 1859. FIRST EDITION. Octavo, 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches (216 x 133 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

The Son of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

The Son of Tarzan First Edition
The Son of Tarzan First Edition
H 7.6 in W 5.3 in D 1.25 in
Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Folk Artists Biographical Index. Detroit: Book Tower, 1987. First edition hardcover. 496 pp. Guide
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
H 7.6 in W 5.3 in D 1.25 in
The Return of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

The Return of Tarzan First Edition
The Return of Tarzan First Edition
H 7.6 in W 5.3 in D 1.25 in
Cottage English Country Style, First Edition
By Elizabeth Hilliard
Located in valatie, NY
Brown and Company Inc., 1994. Stated First North American Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pages
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Lost Ecstasy by Mary Roberts Rinehart, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.  
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Early 20th Century North American Books

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Paper

Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
By Aldo Sessa, Manuel Mujica Lainez
Located in valatie, NY
Jockey Club - Un Siglo (Spanish Edition) by Aldo Sessa and Manuel Mujica Lainez. Bueno Aires
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20th Century Argentine Books

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Paper

Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
H 12.25 in W 11.5 in D 1.25 in
Art of William Christenberry, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
"Reconstruction: The Art of William Christenberry" first held at the Center for Creative Photography and the
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Reno: Jack Bacon & Company, 2009. First Edition. Numbered 490 of 500. Signed by
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Early 2000s North American Books

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Paper

"The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families" First Edition Book
By Betty C. Monkman
Located in valatie, NY
: Abbeville Press, 2000. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A beautiful coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

"Schooner + Doryman" First Edition Hand-Colored Woodblock Print
By Byron Randall
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold woodblock print by Byron Randall (American, 1918-1999). Titled "Schooner + Doryman", numbered
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1960s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Gold Leaf

Van Dyke, John Henry, Blended Worlds, First Edition, 1927
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Arizona Publishing Co., 1927. Description: First edition. 1 vol., (i)243pp., first two and last three
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Vintage 1920s North American Books

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Fabric

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, First Issue, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Fitzgerald, F. Scott, The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1925. First edition
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Books

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Leather, Paper

David Hicks on Bathrooms, First Edition Book
By David Hicks
Located in valatie, NY
David Hicks on bathrooms. Britwell Salome: Britwell Books Limited, 1970. First American edition
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING
Located in Middletown, NY
EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, with the year 1934 on the title page and the letter "A" on the copyright page
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Rauschenberg Sculpture, Julia Terrell First Edition, 1995
By Julia Brown Turrell 1
Located in London, GB
First edition. Published by the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 1995. Delve deeper into the
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition by Edgar Rice
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
H 7.6 in W 5.3 in D 1.25 in
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
H 7.6 in W 5.3 in D 1.25 in
The Plutocrat by Booth Tarkington, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Edition hardcover with dust jacket. The adventurous romance of an American millionaire. A young man falls
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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Paper

Two Books on Trade Tokens, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Stated first edition softcover. 222 pp. A catalogue of the private coinage and advertising tokens of an
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

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