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A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
A History of European and American Sculpture from the Early Christian Period to the Present Day by
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Early 20th Century English Antique American History Books

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Paper

19th History of the Antecolombian America with Original Engravings and Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
The book it´s in Spanish. Catalan Region Beautiful handmade engravings 996 pages.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique American History Books

A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni Edition
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Early 1900s American Antique American History Books

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Paper

1847 American Flora or History of Plants and Wild Flowers by A.B. Strong Book
Located in Dayton, OH
The American Flora: Or History of Plants and Wild Flowers, by A.B. Strong 1847 The American flora
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1840s Victorian Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
pirated in America by Harper & Brothers (Dec. 24, 1886) with an edition that preceded this official first
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Late 19th Century English Antique American History Books

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Gold Leaf

Beacon Lights of History by John Lord in 5 volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A five volume leather bound set titled "Beacon Lights of History" by John Lord published in New
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1880s American Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

9 Antique 18th & 19th Century Hard Back Leather Bound Books London England
Located in Dayton, OH
. - 1831 – American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States – by Alexander
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Early 19th Century Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour, & History in 2 Vols. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour and History. 2 Volume Set by Edwin Foley. London
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Early 20th Century Antique American History Books

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Paper

Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
was a freelance author who helped to popularize the latest scholarship about American history and his
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique American History Books

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Paper

The American Revolution by John Fiske, Later Printing, Two Volumes, 1901
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
political and military history of the American Revolution. Fiske traces the succession of military events
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Early 1900s American Antique American History 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
Catlin, George. North American Indians: Being Letters and Notes on Their Manners, Customs, and
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1920s Scottish Antique American History Books

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Paper

Early Panorama Children’s Book Hiawatha Illustrated by Willy Pogany London 1914
By Willy Pogany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
and text, inspired by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1855 epic, The Song of Hiawatha
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1910s English American Classical Antique American History Books

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Paper

Sketches of North Carolina by Rev WH Foote
Located in Dallas, TX
prior owner. One For The Lover Of North Carolina History !!
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique American History Books

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Paper

The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
later, Highland Park, Texas. AS you can see from the history of this Collection (see our PDF) the
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique American History Books

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Paper

The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, 1855
The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, 1855
H 7.6 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
own childhood and personal history, his military career during the Mexican-American War, and
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1880s American Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
complete history of all the books of the bible, biblical scenery, and “Manners and Customs of the Ancients
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

Memoirs of General William T. Sherman, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1875
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
slipcase to fit both books. Ten years after the end of the Civil War, Sherman became the first General to
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1870s American Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
as a marker of each married couple’s journey through life and the family’s history was commonly
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by William Milligan Sloan, in Four Volumes, 1896
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Seth Low Professor of History at Columbia University. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts
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1890s American Antique American History Books

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Paper

The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
Microcosm of London is one of the great color-plate books, and a carefully selected copy should form the
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Early 19th Century English Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paint, Paper

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Located in Southbury, CT
special significance for Americans, because this is the Bible that the first Pilgrims brought with to the
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Early 17th Century English Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
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H 9 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
1884 The Works of Thomas Carlyle
By Thomas Carlyle
Located in Bath, GB
binding by Sotheran. With the bookplate of 'Herbert G. Squiers'. Squiers was an American diplomat and
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1880s American Antique American History Books

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Paper

1884 The Works of Thomas Carlyle
1884 The Works of Thomas Carlyle
H 9.5 in W 30 in D 6 in
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Indian Wars. P.H. Sheridan was an important figure in American history and his memoirs not only provide
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1880s American Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, 1851, (2) vols., Benson J. Lossing
By S. Harper Brothers
Located in Morristown, NJ
(2) vols., by Benson J. Lossing. ...Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography
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1850s American Victorian Antique American History Books

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Leather, Paper

"Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe" by Albert Einstein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of
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Early 20th Century German Antique American History Books

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Paper

"Salmon and Trout" by Dean Sage and Others, First Edition, 1902
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
history of and techniques for American river fishing. It is complete with black and white illustrations
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Early 1900s American Antique American History Books

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Paper

"Taylor and His Generals, " First Edition, Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1847
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the victory of the Mexican-American War. The book takes the reader through the early life of Taylor
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1840s American Antique American History Books

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Paper

Lindbergh His Story in Pictures by Francis Miller, Signed Limited Copy 70 of 250
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of the Pan-American Airways. Envelope is tipped to front paste-down. "This anniversary book is
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1920s Antique American History Books

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Paper

John Bull Original Annuals from 1820-1829
Located in Dallas, TX
political narrative The History of John Bull. In this satirical treatment of the War of the Spanish
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique American History Books

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Paper

19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History A gilded wooden family
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19th Century North American Antique American History Books

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Fruitwood

American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”
Located in Middletown, MD
one-of-a-kind piece of revolutionary history, lending tribute to American patriotism. Still surviving
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique American History Books

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Pine

"New England Autumn" Philip Leslie Hale, American Impressionist Landscape House
By Philip Leslie Hale
Located in New York, NY
of his Boston colleagues. He also wrote numerous books on art and art history including a study of
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1910s American Impressionist Antique American History Books

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Canvas, Pastel

Agave or American Aloe
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Plates. As a boy, Robert John Thornton (d.1837) demonstrated his love of natural history with his own
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Early 19th Century Academic Antique American History Books

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Silk, ...

"AFTER GLOW" NATIVE AMERICAN GIRL W/DOLL (1926-2019) Arizona / California
Located in San Antonio, TX
, and children's books. Looking back, he described that period of his life as being among "unbearably
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Early 1900s Realist Antique American History Books

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Gouache

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tilt-Top Table of Neat Proportions
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS Early 19C American Sheraton Tilt top Table of very desirable neat proportions
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique American History Books

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Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends, American Indian Theme, by Judd Co, ca. 1910
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
history dating back to 1833. The detail, the authentic paint, and even the back of these are all really
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American History Books

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Iron

Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
OUTSTANDING, 13 STAR, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN WITH GREAT FOLK QUALITIES THAT INCLUDE
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American History Books

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Wool

Agave or American Aloe: A Framed Hand-colored Engraving from Robert Thornton
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed hand-colored botanical engraving entitled "Agave or American Aloe" by Reinagle for
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Early 19th Century Antique American History Books

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Lice
Located in Fairlawn, OH
American Museum of Natural History in New York for the purpose of recording native birds and animals on
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1920s American Realist Antique American History Books

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Drypoint

Lice
Lice
H 6.88 in W 10.75 in
Three Nudes in a Garden
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in Fairlawn, OH
America, its history Bohrod's works can be found in the collections of many American museums such as the
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1920s American Modern Antique American History Books

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Graphite

"Road Builder" 20th Century Modern WPA Labor Bronze WPA Depression-Era Sculpture
By Max Kalish
Located in New York, NY
by the Museum of American History to sculpt forty-eight bronze figures -- one-third-life-size -- of
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1920s American Realist Antique American History Books

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Bronze

Basilica of Madeleine, Vezelay
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Fairlawn, OH
series of American cities. He was a member of principal art organizations including the National
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1920s American Realist Antique American History Books

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Etching

Brooklyn Waterfront
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
a notable and influential figure in the overall history of American art. In the 19th century, with
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1920s American Modern Antique American History Books

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Lithograph

Racamadour (French Church Series #10)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
traveled throughout Europe and produced almost half of his oeuvre of nearly 450 prints. Two travel books
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1920s American Realist Antique American History Books

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Etching

"Juan Concho" Gold Tone by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, and contributed illustrations for children's books written by his wife, Grace Purdie Moon
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1910s American Native American Antique American History Books

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Other

After Pablo Picasso - The Basket
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
books. He also produced 300 sculptures and ceramic pieces during this expansive career. It is also
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1920s American Modern Antique American History Books

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Lithograph

After Pablo Picasso - The Basket
After Pablo Picasso - The Basket
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in
Passaic Falls in New Jersey
By Nicolino V. Calyo
Located in New York, NY
: Three Centuries of American Art, exhib. cat. [1976], pp. 299-301 no. 257.) Calyo received formal
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19th Century American Realist Antique American History Books

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Paper, Gouache

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
, played a crucial role in the development of the United States of America from the Revolutionary War
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Early 20th Century North American Antique American History Books

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Canvas, Paint

Summer. "Hush"
By Newell Convers Wyeth
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Summer. "Hush"" is a painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth. It is an oil on canvas work and is
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Early 20th Century American Realist Antique American History Books

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Canvas, Oil

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
seventh generation descendant of a Swiss family which arrived in America early in the 17th Century, J
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Early 20th Century North American Antique American History Books

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Canvas, Paint

Untitled (Portrait of a young woman - wife of the artist)
By Francisco Souto
Located in New Orleans, LA
published in many catalogs, magazine and books including Drawing Magazine, Printmaking today: International
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique American History Books

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Mezzotint

At the Spring
By Joshua Shaw
Located in New York, NY
on American art history, as well as included in numerous historical survey exhibitions, the only
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19th Century American Realist Antique American History Books

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Rand McNally & Company Schoolmap. Ancient Oriental Empires. Historical
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
fan of history and ancient empires. Rand McNally published its first road map, the New Automobile
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1920s American American Classical Antique American History Books

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Fabric, Paper

Echoes of the Amazon: The Gold-Breasted Melody, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Nissen's bibliographic catalog of zoological books, which is referenced as "Nissen 403." The image is
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1820s Antique American History Books

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Paper

Echoes of the Amazon: The Gold-Breasted Melody, circa 1820
Echoes of the Amazon: The Gold-Breasted Melody, circa 1820
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H 10.24 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Located in Langweer, NL
published in natural history books or as separate plates, meant for a readership of scientists, hobbyists
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Mid-19th Century Antique American History Books

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Paper

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
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H 5.79 in W 9.57 in D 0.02 in
Elegant Misnomer: The Rusty-Brown Bird of Hahn's Legacy, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Nissen's bibliographic catalog of zoological books, which is referenced as "Nissen 403." This lithography
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1820s Antique American History Books

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Paper

Old Steel Engraving of Salvator Rosa, an Italian Baroque Painter and Poet, c1890
Located in Langweer, NL
American history, it had a strong list of names among its authors. Condition: Good, general age-related
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1890s Antique American History Books

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Paper

Antique Steel Engraved Print of People Crossing a Ford, circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
. In belles lettres and American history, it had a strong list of names among its authors. Condition
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19th Century Antique American History Books

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Paper

Antique Print of Pendennis Castle, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market
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19th Century Antique American History Books

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Paper

'Spaniel and Sleeping Cat' , Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting, 19th c.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
document that reads "Young America" and then below that a couple of flourishes/ ornamental lines and the
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Late 19th Century English School Antique American History Books

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Oil, Canvas

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An assortment of antique American history books is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique American history books — often made from animal skin, leather and paper — can elevate any home. Antique American history books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique American history books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique American History Books?

Prices for antique American history books start at $1,200 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $3,500.