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Three Ancient French Books by Balzac
By Honoré de Balzac 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Three ancient books in French by Balzac "Lost illusions" - Binding of 1926.
25 specimens on
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Early 20th Century French Other Books
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Paper
Set 5, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizab, World
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 5 Books: Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizabethan World. New York
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
, perfumery, and pharmacy aficionados, but also for those who appreciate the timeless beauty of ancient books
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Books
Materials
Fabric
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995.
Essays, edited by Nancy Thomas.
A survey of the
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Books
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Paper
Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N
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Late 20th Century French Egyptian Books
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Paper
Pair of Books of Universal History by Jean de Muller 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
From Greece, to the conquest of Macedonia or ancient Germania you will find in these two books the
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Antique Early 19th Century European Books
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Paper, Leather
H 8.47 in W 5.32 in D 1.58 in
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson
This is a beautiful large
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20th Century Japanese Tribal Books
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Paper
Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990. 145 lots, Ancient Glass
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1990s American Books
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Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Art of Ancient Looms, Antique Oriental Weaves, Faiences, Jewels & Treasures
Located in valatie, NY
Illustrated Catalog of the Art of Ancient Looms, Antique Oriental Weaves, Persian Faiences, Jewels
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Vintage 1910s American Books
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Paper
Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzina Collection of Ancient Glass July 1994
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient and Islamic Glass. An
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20th Century English Classical Roman Books
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Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Rare Reference Book - “Ding Kiln” Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Ceramics, 2014
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare! Reference Book Chinese Porcelain - “Ding Kiln” Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Ceramics 2014
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids
By John Smith
Located in Bath, GB
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'Choir Gaur' is one of the earliest astronomical analysis of Stonehenge, looking into the ancient
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Antique 1770s British Books
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Paper
Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu
Nagatake, Takeshi
Tokyo, Japan: Toko Shoin, 1963.
Hardcover. dark cream
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20th Century Books
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Paper
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer
Located in Middletown, NY
Chaucer, Geoffrey
The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum
Exhibition catalogue.
This book results from the
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20th Century Books
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Paper
H 9.65 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Winston, Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings, 2 Vols., Finely Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WINSTON, Charles
TITLE: An Inquiry Into The Difference of Style Observable In Ancient
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Antique 1860s British Books
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Leather
H 8.88 in W 6.13 in D 1.5 in
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia.
This is a history
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20th Century Asian Tribal Books
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Paper
Morocco Timeless Places Hardcover by Annette Solyst
Located in North Hollywood, CA
prayer. Travel in word and picture to the modern capital of Tangier, and explore its ancient Arab
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Islamic Books
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Paper
Cabinets of Wonder by Christine Davenne & Christine Fleurent 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. published 2012, by Harry N. Abrams. "Skulls, butterflies, hunting trophies, ancient Egyptian artifacts, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Visionaire Magazine NO. 6: THE SEA (SUMMER 1992)
By Visionaire
Located in Vancouver, BC
SEA was inspired by ancient Oriental watercolor books, Egyptian manuscripts, and children’s books, and
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Dome of the Rock, by Jerry M. Landay Hardcover 1972
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jerusalem's ancient Temple Mount.
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Middle
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Late 20th Century Palestinian Islamic Books
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Paper
Jeddah Old and New Hardcover Book by James Buchan 1982
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is a cosmopolitan city, ancient and modern hub, unique seat of civilisation and meeting point for
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Late 20th Century Emirian Islamic Books
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Paper
Antiquities from The Collection of the Late Christos G. Bastis, 1st Ed Hardcover
Located in valatie, NY
-known New York restaurateur, became the first private collection of ancient art to be exhibited at the
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1990s Books
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Paper
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Read all about ancient history and see artwork from many cultures. Like all the books in this series
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Books
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Paper
Capodimonte by Nicola Spinosa, 1st Ed With English Text
Located in valatie, NY
ancient Roman sculptures. It is one of the largest museums in Italy. The museum was founded in 1957.
NPT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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Paper
Antoni Tapies Lo Sguardo Dell'Artista by Antoni Tapies, 1st Ed Exhibition Cat
Located in valatie, NY
lifelong collector of both contemporary and ancient art, and, as the symbolism that recurs throughout his
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books
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Paper
H 11.25 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Pompeii and Herculaneum: the Living Cities of the Dead, by Theodor Kraus 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows AD 79 located in the territory of
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Vintage 1970s American Books
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Paper
H 13 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
Picasso Minotaurs and Matadors by John Richardson Exhibition Catalog, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
-long survey traces Picasso’s engagement with the ancient rituals and narratives of his native
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2010s English Books
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Paper
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Tree: Exploring the Arboreal World
Located in New York, NY
and botanical drawings to ancient frescos, vintage book illustrations and contemporary photographs
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
1902 The Natural History of Plants
By Anton Kerner von Marilaun
Located in Bath, GB
'Biology and Configuration of Plants', with studies of plants in ancient and modern times, carnivorous
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Antique Early 1900s European Books
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Paper
Aphrodite; Moeurs Antiques by Pierre Louÿs, illustr. by Antoine Calbet -
Located in Middletown, NY
].
"Aphrodite: Ancient Manners" is a description of courtesan life in Alexandria by French poet and writer
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Early 20th Century French Books
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Leather, Wood, Paper
H 7.64 in W 6.15 in D 0.99 in
Treasures of Tibetan Art Collections of Jacques Marchais Book by Barbara Lipton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
antique collection, ancient Tibetan things."
So commented the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, upon
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Late 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Books
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Paper
H 11 in W 9 in D 1 in
Tuscany Bonechi Art and History Series Paperback 1993
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tied to the region's ancient culture. This illustrated large-format book will provide you with fond
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Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Books
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Paper
Pleasures of the Porch by Daria Price Bowman & Maureen LaMarca First Edition
By Daria Price Bowman, Maureen LaMarca
Located in valatie, NY
location. The book discusses the history of the porch from ancient Greece, the outdoor sitting room of the
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20th Century North American Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in
Poems of Samuel Taylor COLERIDGE, Third Edition, 1803
Located in Middletown, NY
include masterpieces Coleridge had penned in the intervening years, such as "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books
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Gold Leaf
Palermo La Splendente by Aurlio Pes and Melo Minnella
By Melo Minnella, Aurelio Pes
Located in valatie, NY
Italy. The book details ancient frescos, mosaics, statuary, architecture and it's people. Palermo is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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Paper
1896-1897 The Complete Works of William Hickling Prescott
By William Hickling Prescott
Located in Bath, GB
the Ancient Mexican Civilization and the Life of the Conqueror Hernando Cortes', in two volumes.
'The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Books
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Paper
Madame Grès: Couture Paris
Located in New York, NY
, her complex yet delicate haute couture designs evoke ancient statuary and exude a timeless elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Shaanxi History Museum Shaanxi History Museum, by Feng Gengwu, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
northwest of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in the ancient city Xi'an, in the Shaanxi province of China, is one
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
María Noël, PINTA Art Fair, Aina Nowack Gallery, London, Nov. 12th-13th, 2011
Located in valatie, NY
Homer, and the ancient and painstaking lithography technique, are combined with digital resources and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
H 10.25 in W 9 in D 0.25 in
Anselm Kiefer I Sette Palazzi Pelesti by Hangar Bicocca, 1st Ed Exhibition Cat
Located in valatie, NY
from the palaces described in the ancient Hebrew treatise Sefer Hechalot, the “Book of Palaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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Paper
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Hasegawa Publishing – Sword and Blossom Poems, Volume II
Located in Hamburg, DE
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Japanese poetry with "Sword and Blossom
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Books
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Paper
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Handbook of the Collections, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
world culture from ancient Japan and Greece to contemporary America, Europe, and Africa.
NPT Books, a
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2010s American Books
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Paper
American Vignola by William R. Ware, First Edition Thus
Located in valatie, NY
architecture that is one in a series of books titled "The Classical American Series in Art and Architecture
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Rolo Banca 1473: Palazzo Magnani, by Pier Luigi Cervellati, 1st Ed in English
Located in valatie, NY
Italy, 1997. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Palazzo Magnani, the collection of ancient art, modern
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1990s Italian Books
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Paper
H 12 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Marrakesh Style The Magic of Living in Morocco by Barbara Stoelitie, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
behind the high walls of the city's ancient, narrow streets to see the splendid riads they conceal. A
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Early 2000s English Books
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Paper
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Reference Book Chinese Porcelain: Beurdeley - Chinesische Keramik Ein Handbuch
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
specialists such as Fujia Koyama and N. Palmgren, who have uncovered numerous ancient kilns, as well as the
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Antique 16th Century Books
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Paper
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Heroes Monsters & Other Worlds from Russian Mythology Hardcover Book 1985 1st Ed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Published by Schocken Books., New York., 1985. 1st printing, 1st edition.
Illustrated in black, white and
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Books
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Paper
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
"Story of Western Furniture" Book by Phyllis Oats, First Edition
By Phyllis Bennett Oates
Located in valatie, NY
from ancient Egypt to the present day. It describes what was made in each period, how it was made, and
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
By Millia Davenport
Located in valatie, NY
the Babylonians through the 19th century. Chapters include; The Ancient Orient, Romans and Barbarians
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition
By David Linley
Located in valatie, NY
its origins in ancient Greece to his furniture designs today and is illustrated with 110 full-color
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
1931 The Iliad and The Odyssey
By Homer, Alexander Pope
Located in Bath, GB
were unusual as they used a small Albion press to design the books, but had them printed by commercial
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Vintage 1930s British Books
Materials
Paper
Geometry of Greek Vases by L.D. Caskey, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
proportions of ancient Greek vases and those of certain rectangles derived from the square. A simple process
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Egypt, The World of the Pharaohs Regine Schulz Hardcover Large Book 1st ED 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
present the vast and manifold legacy of ancient Egypt.This beautifully illustrated hardback edition
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Books
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Paper
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 2 in
The Song of Bilitis by Pierre Louÿs, Willy Pogany Illustrator
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris in 1894. Since Louÿs claimed that he had translated the original poetry from Ancient Greek, but
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Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper, Fabric
Toiles Imprimees De La Perse & De L' Inde Oberkampf Persian/Indian Fabrics
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, reproducing ancient Persian and Indian fabric designs; title page, introduction, list of plates.
Dimensions
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Books
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Leather, Paper
H 11.88 in W 15 in D 0.88 in
A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer
Located in valatie, NY
Textilkonstens Historia and surveys the world history of textiles from ancient times to the twentieth century
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Vintage 1980s English Books
Materials
Paper
Christie's Dundas Sale, 1997
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sale on July 3rd, 1997.
Sir Lawrence Dundas
Scions of the Dundases of Fingask, an ancient Perthshire
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1990s English Adam Style Books
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Paper
Greece and Rome Metropolitan Museum Of Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
influence the art we make and the ideals by which we judge it. Although the art of the ancient Greeks may be
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
"Wrought Iron and It's Decorative Use" by Maxwell Ayrton & Arnold Silcock
By Arnold Silcock, Maxwell Ayrton
Located in valatie, NY
Scriber's Sons, 1929. Hardcover with no dust jacket. 196 pp. An informative reference book on the ancient
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Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
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