Ancient Books

The design is similar to that seen on ancient holy books, with a central medallion, an empty field surrounding, and a dense and intricately laid border.

Greece-History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization hardcover – January 1, 2007. By Stephano Maggi The book introduces the classic series - ""HISTORY AND TREASURES OF AN ANCIEN...

., Smith, Garden G., The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf. London: The London and Counties Press Association Ltd., 1919.

On the pediment it bears the Latin inscription "VERBA VOLANT SCRIPTA MANENT" The word flies but what is written remains, a warning to scholars of ancient books. Typical Tuscan manuf...

Often, in creation of this or that ornamental pattern carpet weavers were inspired by the hand-painted covers of ancient books.

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2002

Cover Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2002

It is the perfect gift for history, perfumery, and pharmacy aficionados, but also for those who appreciate the timeless beauty of ancient books. Add this authentic treasure to your p...

Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and Photography book. Black cloth over boards with gilt lettering on...

Smith. The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf. London: London and Counties Press Association, Ltd., 1912.

Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson. Published by British Museum Press, 2002.

An attractive 20 volume set concerning the histories of various older civilizations including the Greeks, Persians, Plantagenets and the Norman Conquest. This set is bound in 3/4 lea...

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London: Artia, for Spring Books, 1960. 275p., hardcover, light edgewear; profusely illustrated.

Sara é Naz, An essay on love and the representation of erotic themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu. Geneva: Bagel Publishers, 1967.

First trade edition of this first documentary history of golf, “to which every writer on this phase of golf must acknowledge his indebtedness,” profusely illustrated with frontispiec...

Crescent books, 1988. 1st Ed 192p hardcover with dust jacket.

During the sixteenth century it conquered and fascinated the whole of Europe where it was defined marbled paper (carta marmorizzata in Italy, paper marbré in France) by the obvious s...

The scrolls are perfectly formed resembling the ancient Chinese books. The solid top is of a depth of 2" while the scrolls extend a 7" width.

Six volumes. Octavos. Bound in three-quarter tan morocco leather with marbled boards, top edges gilt, and gilt detailing and raised bands on spines. Published in Edinburgh in 1823...

3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying gilt-tooled borders and an open-tooled cross-hatching pattern. Respines in purple mo...

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt-tooled border and open-tooled cross-hatching. The spines display red and green mor...

1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome. Bound in full red morocco with boards displaying incredibly detailed and intricate gilt detailing with weaponry, birds, and angelic dep...

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick. A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour, As It Existed In Europe. 3 Volumes Bound In 3/4 Red Morocco, Marbled Boards And Edges, Raised Bands, Ornate Gilt ...

1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Bound in full embossed purple morocco with gilt-tooling on the on the covers and raised band spine. All edges gilt...

3 Volumes. George Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. Second Edition. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco. The covers and raised band spines are gilt tooled. Al...

3 Volumes As it Existed in Europe, but particularly in Great Britain, From the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles 11: With a Glossary of military terms of the Middle Age...

2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt. Bound in 3/4 green morocco and linen boards, bordered in gilt-tooling. The spines display raised bands...

Rollin's "The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Grecians, Modes, & Persians." 6 volumes. Bound in full tan polished calf with marbled edges, raised bands, and...

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt-tooled border and open-tooled cross-hatching. The spines display red and green mor...

Leather bound, 10 volume book set, on Ancient History in English by Charles Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mendelson spends hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Art: Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary by Nigel Ritchie Hardback Book. 2008.The definitive visual guide to over 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, from pre...

Decorative Motifs - Egyptian Styles is a print on ivory-colored paper realized after Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the plate on the lower. Vintage Chromolithog...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Life of Jean Wesley ». These beautiful books are perf...

Trumbull, Henry. History of the Discovery of America: Of the Landing of our Forefathers at Plymouth, and of Their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians in New-England, From Th...

Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.

A wonderful 39 volumes set of 18th century Italian Vellum Books. A wonderful addition to any bookcase.

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 (...

Discover a fascinating piece of history with this exquisite 19th-century Egyptian canopic jar, expertly crafted from glazed faience. This unique artifact not only showcases the artis...

Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)

This is a highly unique hand-painted and inlaid Egyptianesque collector's cabinet that pays homage to ancient Egyptian motifs. The cabinet features a rounded top and bottom, and open...

Egypt: Land and Lives of the Pharaohs Revealed Hardcover Book by Cheryl Perry. Published 1st edition 2005. Best Ancient Egyptian History book, It covers not just the famous pharaoh...

The Treasures of Tutankhamun and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo HardcoverIllustrated, January 1, 2005 by Alessia Amenta (Author), Araldo De Luca (Photographer).This book takes a close ...

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

A remarkable three-panel, double faced Egyptian Revival screen that displays the iconic motifs of ancient Egypt with masterfully inlaid and hand-painted scenes. Each panel is adorned...

Sculpture, sculpted sandstone bust in the taste of ancient Egypt, XXth century. Bust, carved sandstone sculpture in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 58cm, ...