Ancient Books
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Books
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Materials
Paper
$225 / set
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995.
Essays, edited by Nancy Thomas.
A survey of the
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Books
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Egyptian Books
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient Roman and Islamic Glass
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Books
Materials
Paper
$145
H 10.75 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
Category
Vintage 1910s American Books
Materials
Paper
Aphrodite; Ancient Manners by Pierre Louÿs, illustrated by Clara Tice
Located in Middletown, NY
Aphrodite; (Ancient Manners) Translated into ENGLISH - LIMITED EDITION - ILLUSTRATED by CLARA TICE
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
$900
H 7.6 in W 5.2 in D 0.99 in
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
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
$75
H 10.5 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
$431
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
.
'Choir Gaur' is one of the earliest astronomical analysis of Stonehenge, looking into the ancient
Category
Antique 1770s British Books
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
$485
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
Category
Antique Early 17th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
$9,600
H 13.31 in W 8.78 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
$66
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Books
Materials
Leather
$1,250 / set
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 Moreno Valley, CA
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia.
This is a history
Category
20th Century Asian Tribal Books
Materials
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
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
feathers, it is made indisputably fascinating by the fabric designed by Piero Fornasetti.
Ancient books
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
$2,824
H 36.62 in W 35.83 in D 37.01 in
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
contemporary flavor. A pattern of butterflies extrapolated from ancient zoological books covers the surface of
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$210 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
3 Volumes. G. Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. George Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. Second Edition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Books
Materials
Leather
$1,500 / set
H 9 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient History from the Earliest Times...
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient
History, from the Earliest Times to the Taking of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
$1,500
H 88.75 in W 5 in D 2 in
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Lays of Ancient Rome
Located in Leeds, GB
Ancient Rome - Horatius, The Battle of the Lake Regillus, Virginia, The Prophecy of Capys - Together with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper
By House of VLAdiLA
Located in București, RO
to a world torn from the pages of ancient books, a visual representation of a glorious past.
Like
Category
2010s Romanian Renaissance Wallpaper
Materials
Other
Italian Antique Castelli Ceramic Plate, End 19th Century
By Castelli
Located in Madrid , ES
Castelli had been widespread in Italy, as recorded in ancient books kept in the City Hall archives.”
On
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Persian Moud Rug, circa 1930
Located in San Mateo, CA
based on covers of ancient holy books, such as can be found on versions of Islam’s Qur’an and Judaism’s
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s
Located in San Mateo, CA
barefoot, or to sit or lie upon. The design is similar to that seen on ancient holy books, with a central
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Greece-History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization hardcover – January 1, 2007.
By Stephano
Category
20th Century Greek Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf by Hilton and Smith, Limited Edition #172 of 90
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hilton, Harold H., Smith, Garden G., The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf. London: The London and
Category
Vintage 1910s Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.75 in W 11.25 in D 2.25 in
Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase
Located in Firenze, FI
remains, a warning to scholars of ancient books.
Typical Tuscan manufacture in the full neoclassicism of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
ancient books.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Temple of Artemis
Located in New York, NY
Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Colossus of Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
The Pyramids at Giza
Located in New York, NY
Cover Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Shari Mendelson Green Bumpy Vessel with Long Neck, USA 2013
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Stepped Blue Vessel by Shari Mendelson, USA, 2011
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Shari Mendelson, Large Light Blue and Green Vessel, USA, 2014
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Plastic
Shari Mendelson “Green Urn” USA, 2013
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Shari Mendelson, Vessel with Pink Foot, USA 2010
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Shari Mendelson, Open Green Bowl, USA, 2014
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Plastic
Shari Mendelson, Large Syrian Vessel, USA, 2015
By Shari Mendelson
Located in New York, NY
inspired by ancient vessels. Her interest lies in the balance between emulating the ancient objects that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson
This is a beautiful large
Category
20th Century Japanese Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
"Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" First Subscriber's Limited Edition, 1912
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edited by Harold H. Hilton and Garden G. Smith. The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf. London: London
Category
Vintage 1910s British Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.13 in W 10.5 in D 2.13 in
Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson
Located in valatie, NY
' period collections in the Department of the Ancient Near East.
NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Face of Ancient China
Forman, W. and B.
London: Artia, for Spring Books, 1960.
275p
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Books
Materials
Paper
Sara É Naz, Erotic Themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu, 1st Ed
By Robert Surieu
Located in valatie, NY
Sara é Naz, An essay on love and the representation of erotic themes in Ancient Iran by Robert
Category
20th Century Swiss Books
Materials
Paper
"The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" Book by Robert Clark, circa 1875
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
] will be so ancient before he finishes that he will scarce see the flag on the short hole at St. Andrews
Category
Antique 1870s Books
Arms and Armor of the Samurai The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan, 1st Ed
By I. Bottomless
Located in valatie, NY
Arms and armor of the Samurai: The history of weaponry in ancient, Japan by I. Bottomless and A. P
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 9.25 in D 0.75 in
18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet
Located in IT
was used mainly in the bookbinding of ancient books, as the highest expression of the art of paper
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Vanities
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique Black Low Scroll Table
Located in Somis, CA
legs terminating in scroll-form feet. The scrolls are perfectly formed resembling the ancient Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Han Furniture
Materials
Wood
Books, Abbe Millot's "Elements of General History, Ancient and Modern"
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Antique 1820s Scottish Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History
Located in New York, NY
6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Books
Materials
Leather
1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome. Bound in full red morocco with boards displaying
Category
Antique 1860s English Books
Materials
Leather
Sir Samuel R. Meyrick, A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour
Located in New York, NY
Sir Samuel R. Meyrick. A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour, As It Existed In Europe.
3
Category
Antique 1840s Books
Materials
Leather
1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Bound in full embossed purple
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Books
Materials
Leather
Sir Samuel R. Meyrick '1783-1848', A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Antique 1820s Books
Materials
Leather
2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt.
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt. Bound in 3/4 green
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
H 10.5 in W 1.75 in D 7.25 in
Books, Charles Rollin's "The Ancient History..."
Located in New York, NY
Rollin's "The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Grecians, Modes, & Persians
Category
Antique 1830s English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History
Located in New York, NY
6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
10 Volumes set on ancient History by Charles Rollin circa 1815
Located in Hudson, NY
Leather bound, 10 volume book set, on Ancient History in English by Charles Rollin, late Principal
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
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