Antique Book Covers

The designs reflected contemporary work in other media, in later periods being especially close to book-covers and Persian carpets, and it is thought that many carpet designs were cr...

The designs reflected contemporary work in other media, in later periods being especially close to book-covers and Persian carpets, and it is thought that many carpet designs were cr...

Rhead became known for his decorative designs for magazines, book covers, and ceramics, as well as for his striking posters influenced by the style of Eugène Grasset.

Moser was active in all branches of applied art, including painting, graphic design, furniture, metalwork, fabrics, book covers, jewelry and, of course, glass The Wiener Werkstätte w...

Foster (Interchurch Press, 1918) Precious Books: Why and Where They are Treasured--Jessie Gillespie (A.T. Walraven Book Cover Co., 1933) The Story of Little Goody Two-Shoes--...

A rare first edition set of six (6) books, “English Birds and Their Nests and Eggs” by Arthur Butler, circa 1896. The cheerful hard cover of each book is a mustard yellow with gilt d...

The desk features a single large inset drawer on the front, which was repaired at some time in the past and the sides replaced. The entire piece is covered with book-matched burl wal...

Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (Fossano, c. 1634 – Naples, 1688) Portrait of the philosopher Democritus (showing a book with a white cover) Oil on canvas (82 x 64 cm - Framed 95 x ...

The observer is captivated by the enigmatic nature of his expression, and the white-covered book that the philosopher holds in his hand becomes a symbol of this.

It is a collection of essays and stories exploring the pastoral poetry, history, and legends of Sicily, illustrated with wood engravings by Richard Doyle and designed by Owen Jones. ...

It is a recurrent design in John Shaw's work found in the same text as catalog no. 24, 27, 40, and 53, as well as no. 55 with some more detail added in the center of the inlay (and a...

This model is illustrated on the cover of the book Max le Verrier, un esprit Art Déco.

Pressler illustrations can also be found on a wide variety of other items, including sheet music, trade cards, book frontispieces and covers, blotters, playing cards, candy boxes, ji...

Her work is rendered with careful attention to costume, domestic interiors, and narrative sentiment. In addition to her book work, she designed covers for major publications such as ...

The book has been professionally covered in a protective sleeve.

We find flies similar to the one in the drawing we present illustrating the cover of his book Entretiens sur le dessin avec Geneviève (Conversations on Drawing with Geneviève), publi...

Her gentleman companion, wearing a dark doublet with sleeves embellished with gold thread embroidery and a traditional ruff collar, carefully examines his book at a table covered wit...

We find flies similar to the one in the drawing we present illustrating the cover of his book Entretiens sur le dessin avec Geneviève (Conversations on Drawing with Geneviève), publi...

Created in 1918, it features prominently on the cover of the book 'Paul Bromberg – Binnenhuisarchitect en publicist' by Monique Teunissen, underscoring its historical and aesthetic i...

We find flies similar to the one in the drawing we present illustrating the cover of his book Entretiens sur le dessin avec Geneviève (Conversations on Drawing with Geneviève), publi...

Protected with a new archival green slipcase, inlaid with a print of the illustrated cover label. Book Dimensions: 9 1/2"H x 7 1/4"W x 1 1/2"D.

It includes accounts of notable engagements, culminating in the "final subjugation of the natives in 1679." The book also covers important engagements with Native Americans further w...

Armorial bookplate of Thomas Gainford pasted inside front cover. This elegant book presents reproductions from a sketchbook attributed to Raphael and acquired by the Accademia di Be...

The rich fabric flows to the ground, while her waist is cinched, emphasizing the elegance of the cut. She holds a book bound in an ornate cover, symbolizing piety and learning.

Reproduced on page 53 as well as the back cover of the book. Condition Perfect. Size: 22.5 and 15 cm Period ca 1960

Enzmann also designed the cover of the book In der Sahara / Gustav Nachtigal, published by Adolf Wildner in 1922. [5] Karl Richard Fischer also used Doctor Kittel for his book, which...

A similar example could be found in "Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi Book" on his cover page. And a similar plate in in display in the Batha Museum in Fez Morocco.

Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a wood plank top, two large drawers with a repeating pattern of hexagonal honeycomb flower blossoms and chased brass center tab pulls, beneath the dr...

This piece was illustrated in the soft cover book: Donal Hord: Transcending the Solid. Published on the occasion of the exhibition shown at the SDHS March 19 through October 19, 1999.

This piece was illustrated in the soft cover book: Donal Hord: Transcending the Solid. Published on the occasion of the exhibition shown at the SDHS March 19 through October 19, 1999.

Original vintage publishing house advertising poster for Verlag der Schillerbuchhandlung Berlin books - Das billige qualitatsbuch Jeder band Mk 1,75 Die bunten romane / The affordabl...

., complete, quarto, 8-5/8" x 6-1/4", several leaves with untrimmed bottom edges, some toning and foxing to pages, closed tear to F2 mended without loss, a few headlines slightly tri...

Artificial Horizon is an Original Etching realized by Herbert Lespinasse (1884-1972). Cover of the book, stamp signature. Good condition included a white cardboard passpartout (35x...

Burd was an American stained glass designer, and children's book, and magazine cover illustrator. She was a resident of Montclair, NJ and there is a gallery sticker on the back for a...

In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images.

In one hand, he holds a closed, thick book with a green cover, suggesting scholarly pursuits or the holding of scripture.

In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images.

However, this section of the Farnley Bird book failed to be covered, perhaps owing to the difficulty of sourcing the feathers.

The photo of the console will be featured p. 485, in the 1910-1920 chapter. The planned cover for the book is shown in the photo gallery.

For similar twin crane badges dated to the same period, see Accession Number: 53.60.9 in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, NYC and T.198 dash 1920 and 1848A-1888 in the c...

In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images.

In 1933, he published a limited edition, signed and hard-cover book (about 250 copies and today rare)containing a group of 28 woodblock images.

Title of this work; ‘JE ME VAIS SACRIFIER’ It’s an old parchment-covered book as the solid base under a nest made from blood coral segments.

The wrapper is itself recognized as an important example of Czech book design and is represented in the Smithsonian Libraries' Czech Book Covers collection, where it is classified un...