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Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Set of Antique Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Paper

Italian Sketches and New Italian Sketches by John Addington Symonds
Italian Sketches and New Italian Sketches by John Addington Symonds

Italian Sketches and New Italian Sketches by John Addington Symonds

Located in valatie, NY

This set of antique books were published in England by Leipzig Gernhard Tauchnitz in 1883 and 1884.

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books
Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books

Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Artemus Ward, His Travels, published in 1865, by American humorist Charles Farrar Browne (under his pen name Artemus Ward) featuring humorous accounts of his lecture tours, particula...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 4 various Antique Leather-Bound Books and Diaries
Set of 4 various Antique Leather-Bound Books and Diaries

Set of 4 various Antique Leather-Bound Books and Diaries

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 various Antique English Victorian small weathered leather-bound books and diaries.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Leather

Set of Three 18th Century Weathered Vellum Antique Spanish Books
Set of Three 18th Century Weathered Vellum Antique Spanish Books

Set of Three 18th Century Weathered Vellum Antique Spanish Books

Located in Buisson, FR

Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th century. Weathered and small losses. H:20-30cm W:3-5,5cm D:14-21cm . More photo's are available on request.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936
Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936

Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1930s French Childrens Illustration Books, set of 3: The 1st one is: "Le petit chaperon rouge", french language, "The Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Books

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800
Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800

Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderfully distressed books with a lovely color of boards and equally beautiful fore edges. They are random volumes of The Encyclopedia Britannica, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Books The Dictionary of English Furniture by Antique Collectors Club UK
Set of 3 Books The Dictionary of English Furniture by Antique Collectors Club UK

Set of 3 Books The Dictionary of English Furniture by Antique Collectors Club UK

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is the complete three volume set of reference Books titled: The Dictionary of English Furniture, by Ralph Edwards and published by The Antique Collectors Club of the UK.

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Early 2000s English Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Genuine Works of William Hogarth in Three Volumes
Genuine Works of William Hogarth in Three Volumes

Genuine Works of William Hogarth in Three Volumes

By John Nichols, William Hogarth, George Steevens

Located in valatie, NY

First edition hardcover. 525 pp. plus index. A remarkable set of antique books on the works of William Hogarth including a chronological catalogue and commentary.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens
Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens

Antique 19th c. Books - Fine Leather Bindings - Set of Novels by Charles Dickens

By Charles Dickens

Located in Litchfield, CT

Charles Dickens. The Works, in 18 volumes, London: Chapman and Hall, Limited. octavo 3/4 dark blue leather with marbled covers and end sheets, bound by Bayntun, Bath. Spine with rais...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Books

Materials

Leather

Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699
Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699

Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome collection of 6 Austrian vellum bound books from the late 17th century. This antique set of six books from Austria, which retain their original vellum bindings, have Latin...

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Antique Late 17th Century Austrian Books

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Paper

19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books
19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books

19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The book collection measures horizontally 0,77 meters, approximate 30,31 inches in width. We chose this set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in war...

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.

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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929
Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929

Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library, study, or office with this elegant set of antique French leather bound books. Printed in Paris circa 1929 by Maison Larousse and edited by Paul Augé, the complete...

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Early 20th Century French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian
3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian

3 Antique Badminton Library Books, English, Boating, Driving, Cricket, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 3 antique Badminton Library Books. An English language, hard bound reference title on sporting topics, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

The Antique Hunter's Guide - Set of 3
The Antique Hunter's Guide - Set of 3

The Antique Hunter's Guide - Set of 3

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture (tables, chairs, sofas & Beds), American Furniture (chests, cupboards, desks & other pieces), and American Silver & Pewter. Published...

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Early 2000s Hong Kong Books

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Paper

The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4
The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4

The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques. Furniture volumes one and two, Pottery & Porcelain, and Silver & Pewter. All are stated first printings, published between 1982 and...

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe
Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe

Antique 1847 History of the House of Austria 3 Volume Set By William Coxe

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique leather bound History of the House of Austria book set - From the Foundation of the Monarchy by Rhodolph of Hapsburgh, to the Deather of Leopold the Second: 1218 to 1792. By...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set

Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This five volume set of leather bound 1st Edition encyclopedias were done by Weltall and Menschheit of Germany in 1900 in the period Art Nouveau style. This set is completely in Germ...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique 3vol Book Set, Dictionary of English Furniture, Macquoid, Reference, A-Z
Antique 3vol Book Set, Dictionary of English Furniture, Macquoid, Reference, A-Z

Antique 3vol Book Set, Dictionary of English Furniture, Macquoid, Reference, A-Z

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 volume book set - The Dictionary of English Furniture by Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards. An English, bound antiques A-Z reference guide, dating to the early 2...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

1850 Two-Volume Set of Lord Byron's Illustrated Works
1850 Two-Volume Set of Lord Byron's Illustrated Works

1850 Two-Volume Set of Lord Byron's Illustrated Works

By Lord Byron, William Anderson

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1850 two volume set of Byron's Works, printed by A. Fullerton, Edinburgh. Scarlet Morocco leather & gilt bound set filled with superb steel engravings of Italy, etc. Lord Byron's hom...

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Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid
Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid

Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 4 volume book set - A History of British Furniture by Percy Macquoid. An English, bound antiques reference guide, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1925. Au...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books

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Paper

The Life and Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in Twelve Volumes, Limited Ed., 1898
The Life and Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in Twelve Volumes, Limited Ed., 1898

The Life and Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson in Twelve Volumes, Limited Ed., 1898

Located in valatie, NY

Moroccan leather and paper bound gilt hardcovers with gilt top edges. A set of 12 antique leather bound books of the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) with a biography.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Paper, Leather

Vintage Moroccan Burlwood Jewelry Box
Vintage Moroccan Burlwood Jewelry Box

Vintage Moroccan Burlwood Jewelry Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

Designed in the form of a stacked set of antique books, this charming piece disguises its true function with remarkable artistry and precision.

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet
Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet

Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

It could be a distinguished side table in a living room, holding lamps that cast warm light across the space, or used to display a set of antique books. In a study or library, it cou...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

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Wood

Set of 13 Volumes Antique Leather Books
Set of 13 Volumes Antique Leather Books

Set of 13 Volumes Antique Leather Books

Located in Nashville, TN

Set of antique leather books. 13 volumes of Les Vies des Hommes Illustres Par Plutarque.

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Antique Early 1800s French Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 7 Antique All Leather Volumes of Darblay's Diary
Set of 7 Antique All Leather Volumes of Darblay's Diary

Set of 7 Antique All Leather Volumes of Darblay's Diary

Located in Nashville, TN

Set of 7 antique all leather volumes of the Letters and Diary of Madame D'Arblay. Published for Henry Colburn in seven volumes in London, 1778-1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

A 19th Century Set of Antique Books Bound as a Box
A 19th Century Set of Antique Books Bound as a Box

A 19th Century Set of Antique Books Bound as a Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century Set of Antique Books Bound as a Leather Box

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817
5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817

5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

In good, lightly time-worn antique condition. Pages intact with minor marks and coloration Hard bound with colourful paper covers and leathered spine with gold titling Fascinating il...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books

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Paper

SET OF FORTY  ANTIQUE BOOKS
SET OF FORTY  ANTIQUE BOOKS

SET OF FORTY ANTIQUE BOOKS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 40 antique books. Hand bound in leather.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Books

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Paper, Leather

Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books
Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books

Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of twenty-two volumes of the works of Moliére and Saint-Simon. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author and respective volume. Writt...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Paper

Set of 17 Antique Leather Bound American Statesmen Books
Set of 17 Antique Leather Bound American Statesmen Books

Set of 17 Antique Leather Bound American Statesmen Books

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 17 antique leather bound American statesmen books Volumes 16-32 Approximate dimensions: 1.25" W x 5" D x 7.5" H #29-30 are missing the cover Overall condition is good, gre...

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20th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Engineering Books, circa 1912
Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Engineering Books, circa 1912

Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Engineering Books, circa 1912

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 4 antique leather bound engineering books, circa 1912 Measures: 2" - 8.5" W x 6" D x 9.25" H These are not a full set, we have 3 engineering books and 1 additional.

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20th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet
Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet

Set of 9 Antique Paper Bound Books Oeuvres de Bossuet

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 9 antique paper bound books Oeuvres de Bossuet French Books with a greenish blue paper cover, the bindings are a beautiful brown patina.

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Antique 19th Century European Books

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Paper

Set of 4 Antique 18th Century Books with Marbleized Bindings
Set of 4 Antique 18th Century Books with Marbleized Bindings

Set of 4 Antique 18th Century Books with Marbleized Bindings

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderfully distressed books with marbleized boards and equally beautiful fore edges. They are random volumes of The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1797. One of the books is lacking...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Books

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Paper

19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence
19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence

19th Century Set of 4 Antique Leather Bound Books Dalloz Jurisprudence

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 4 antique leather bound books Dalloz Jurisprudence from 1862 Measures: 6.75"W(All of them together) x 9"D x 10.75"H Coloring is faded black almost has a deep green coloring....

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 4 Victor Hugo De Ulykkelige Antique Leather Bound Books
Set of 4 Victor Hugo De Ulykkelige Antique Leather Bound Books

Set of 4 Victor Hugo De Ulykkelige Antique Leather Bound Books

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 4 Victor Hugo De Ulykkelige antique leather bound books came from a huge collection of leather bound personal library collection.

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20th Century Books

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Antique Biology Interest Books, English Scientific Reference, Victorian
Set of 3 Antique Biology Interest Books, English Scientific Reference, Victorian

Set of 3 Antique Biology Interest Books, English Scientific Reference, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 3 antique biology interest books. Published in English, each is a hard bound scientific reference title, dating to the late Victorian period.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Set of 15 Books on the History of England
Set of 15 Books on the History of England

Set of 15 Books on the History of England

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Written in France from 1850, this set details the history of England. Marbled end pages give this set antique charm.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Fabric, Paper

Antique Trader & Kovel Price Guide Books Ceramics, Glass, Collectibles, Set of 4
Antique Trader & Kovel Price Guide Books Ceramics, Glass, Collectibles, Set of 4

Antique Trader & Kovel Price Guide Books Ceramics, Glass, Collectibles, Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A group of four trade soft back price guides for antiques, collectibles, ceramics, pottery, and glass. Excellent reference for both the collector and dealer. Kovels - 2010 Antiq...

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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books

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Paper

Antique Leather Bound and Gilt Accounting Books Dated 1909/1928, Set of Four
Antique Leather Bound and Gilt Accounting Books Dated 1909/1928, Set of Four

Antique Leather Bound and Gilt Accounting Books Dated 1909/1928, Set of Four

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a coffee table or decorate a shelf with this set of antique ledger accounting books. Dated 1909, 1924 and 1928, the four books are dressed with a beautiful tan leather on the f...

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 11 French Vellum Books, Circa 1730's
Set of 11 French Vellum Books, Circa 1730's

Set of 11 French Vellum Books, Circa 1730's

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique set of six books from France, which were published in Amsterdam, retain their original vellum bindings and will make fabulous decorative objects.

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Antique 18th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 8 Leather-Bound Books by A. de Lamartine
Set of 8 Leather-Bound Books by A. de Lamartine

Set of 8 Leather-Bound Books by A. de Lamartine

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A marble paper lined interior gives this set antique charm. There are minor signs of wear, make sure to view the detailed images for the current condition of this set.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 31 Dutch Books by Poet J. Van Den Vondel
Set of 31 Dutch Books by Poet J. Van Den Vondel

Set of 31 Dutch Books by Poet J. Van Den Vondel

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author, title, and respective volume.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 10 Books by the French Poet Alfred de Musset
Set of 10 Books by the French Poet Alfred de Musset

Set of 10 Books by the French Poet Alfred de Musset

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Written in 1846, this set includes the poetry of the famous author. Marbled end pages give this set antique charm.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Paper

Set of 16 French History Books by M. LeCount de Lacépede
Set of 16 French History Books by M. LeCount de Lacépede

Set of 16 French History Books by M. LeCount de Lacépede

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

LeCount de Lacépede. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author, title, and respective volume.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine

Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound book...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Leather, Paper

2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C
2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C

2 Antique Sporting Books, English, Fly Fishing, Hawker's Young Sportsmen, 19th.C

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of two antique books of sporting interest. An English, hard bound copy of Haddon Hall's Fly Fishing and Instructions to Young Sportsmen in All That Relates to Guns & S...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

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    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

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