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Early 19th Century Italian Cupboard with False Book Spines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century Italian wooden cupboard with the unique feature of trompe l'oeil carved book
Category

1810s Italian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Wood

Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door
Category

Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Book Spine

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket
Located in London, GB
A lacquered Edwardian style novelty faux book spine waste paper basket English, 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
reveal storage within. The book ends are embossed leather-bound and spines show them as a French
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small French Louis XV Style Marble Bronze Walnut Bookcase Leather Book Spines
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French louis XVbookcase with a brass mesh grill and a gorgeous set of antique leather bookspines that are tastefully placed in the top section. The marble top adds...
Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Book Spine

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
top over false drawer and row of old book spines, raised on fine cabriole legs.
Category

19th Century French Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather, Wood

George III Style Mahogany Revolving Bookstand
Located in Essex, MA
Two-tier with each section revolving, leather book spines alternating with shelving.
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1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Book Spine

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Mahogany Étagère or Library Stand, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
single door locking cabinet with real leather-bound book spine veneer above lozenge band of boxwood inlay
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Single French Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A single 1920s French side table with mahogany veneer and leather-bound book spines on the front
Category

19th Century Antique Book Spine

Materials

Wood

Antique Single French Side Table
Single French Side Table
H 29 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
titled ‘Catalogo’, while the faux book spine reads 'Mastrozzi Impronte’ and 'Musei Diversi’, meaning
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Book Spine

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Mahogany Louis XVI Style Side Tables
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
are framed by a brass pierced gallery over a central drawer and cabinet door faced with book spines
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Antique Book Spine

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Burled Walnut Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
book spines, but they are actually carved wood. As is true of many burl pieces, the movement in the
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket
Located in London, by appointment only
compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the lower drawer with a
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather

Regency Tooled Leather Desktop Secretaire Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the lower drawer with a
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mahogany Louis XVI Style Cabinets
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. Below is a frieze drawer over antique book spines serving as a cabinet
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Spine

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

Early 20th c French Louis XVI Style Faux Book Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
hardware. Gold embossed leather book spines are mostly intact, some with light wear. Cabinet opens to a
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Spine

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of side chests, with leather spined faux-book front tambour doors, from the early
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Spine

Materials

Wood, Leather

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
bookcase cabinet complete with antique book spines and wire mesh, the top two of three drawers are faux
Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Gem-Size Tintype Portraits Miniature Leather Album 1860-1870.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
: Very good. 3 pictures missing. One detached from the book spine. Wear commensurate
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
deep blue background between two handsome covers. The faux book spine reads 'Pompeo Mastrozzi' and
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Book Spine

Materials

Plaster

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket, 1920s
Located in London, GB
reveal a red felt interior. The lower book spine slides back to allow acess to a secret compartment
Category

1920s Italian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Wood

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Silver, Enamel

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
names such as Alexandre Dumas, Shakespeare or Molière. On the book spines, one will discover Le Comte de
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Brass

French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
cabinet. The top with three curved drawers over double doors with French leather bound book spines, 18th
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Attributed Francoise Linke French Louis XVI Leather Top Rosewood Desk with Clock
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, beautifully designed writing desk with a clock and faux book spines atop a
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Book Spine

Materials

Bronze

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
hole with a modesty panel, the corresponding side of the desk lined with leather book spines and a
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Book Spine

Materials

Brass

Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
. Two side cabinets fronts are adorned with grillage so book spines can still be seen while being stored
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Spine

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gas candelabra (now electrified) above a pair of faux book-spine-fronted 'secret' doors, with a recess
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Spine

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Cricket Book, C.b Fry
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Book Of Cricket, A Gallery of Famous Players', Edited by C.B. Fry First edition (undated but
Category

1890s European Sporting Art Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Cricket Book, C.b Fry
Cricket Book, C.b Fry
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to ribbed designs replicating the spine and pages of the book. The box is fitted with a hinged
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1840s British Victorian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
H 0.28 in W 1.02 in D 1.57 in
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful
Category

1890s British Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

1889 The Blue Fairy Book
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
illustrations within the text. Large format hardback book, leather corners and spine, gilt title to spine
Category

1890s British Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Lacloche Frères Book Locket Pendant
By Lacloche Freres
Located in London, GB
antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a book with a detailed
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Book Spine

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900 The Grey Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
-one plates, and in-text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. 'The Grey Fairy Book' is
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

1900 The Grey Fairy Book
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
GEORGE II's PRAYER BOOK FROM THE ROYAL CHAPEL - 1745 - Book of Common Prayer
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COMMON PRAYER. TITLE: The Book of Common Prayer: And Administration of the Sacraments
Category

1740s British Antique Book Spine

Materials

Leather

Fishing Book, British Fresh Water Fishes
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
habitats, approximately 100 pages per book. Contents:- Perch, Ruffe or Pope, Miller's Thumb, Three-spined
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Fishing Book, British Fresh Water Fishes
Fishing Book, British Fresh Water Fishes
H 14.77 in W 11.23 in D 1.19 in
The Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics
Located in Middletown, NY
Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics; Chosen and Edited by Edward Henry Blakeney. London: Martin Hopkinson
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics
The Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.63 in
The Book of Wisdom and Lies; A book of Traditional Stories From Georgia in Asia
Located in Middletown, NY
KELMSCOTT PRESS Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba. Translated by Oliver Wardrop. The Book of Wisdom and Lies
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fragment en Prose - Rare Book - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
. Edition of 675 copies. Copy on Outhenin-Chalandre paper. Spine lightly worn, perfect conditions inside
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1910s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Interpres Homeri Pervetustus - Rare Book - 1517
Located in Roma, IT
203 minor holes from sheet 145 to 203.  Spine with engraved golden decorations and partial title of
Category

16th Century Modern Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

1861 The Book of Household Management
By Isabella Beeton
Located in Bath, GB
, generally smart. Crack to the head of the front joint, smaller crack to the tail of the front joint. Spine
Category

1860s Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Artistes italiens contemporains - Rare Book - 1927
Located in Roma, IT
conditions, some little abrasions in correspondance of the binding, damaged spine. Edition: Stabilimento
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1920s Modern Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Dessins - Rare Book by Jean Cocteau - 1923
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
for example I. Strawinsky, J. Hugo, P. Picasso, F. Poulenc and many others. Book dedicated to Pablo
Category

1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Félicien Rops - Rare Vintage Book - 1905
Located in Roma, IT
an engraving by Rops, with his signature reproduced in red. Spine partially missing and restored
Category

Early 1900s Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
By Gervase Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ribbed design replicating the spine of the book. The inset sides of the box are ornamented with
Category

1830s English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-18th Century Italian Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century Italian silver book binding. An impressively designed, this book binding is formed
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Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Book Spine

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century German Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
Handmade German silver book binding, circa 1804. Both covers pierced and chased with foliate
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Early 1800s German Antique Book Spine

Materials

Silver

Early 18th Century Italian Silver Book Binding
Located in New York, NY
Hand-embossed Judaic book binding, Venice, Italy, circa 1700. Both covers bolding embossed with
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Silver

Sa Maitresse et Moi - Rare Book - 1925
Located in Roma, IT
Editorial soft cover, spine restored. Inside excellent conditions.  Couverture souple originale et
Category

1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Des Riens... - Rare Book by Carlègle - 1926
Located in Roma, IT
restoration on bottom of spine.
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1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Les Français en Voyage - Rare Book - 1929
Located in Roma, IT
original copper is missing. Original editorial soft cover with minor restorations on spine. Copy in near
Category

1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

The Ladies' Pocket Book of Etiquette – WHITTINGTON PRESS
Located in Middletown, NY
on the spine. Toning on first flyleaf otherwise book is bright and binding tight. Original silk
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Mid-17th c. Pig Vellum Book c.1667
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 17th century book. Pg vellum cover, parchment paper pages written in Latin. Includes an
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Book Spine

Materials

Animal Skin, Paper

Escales - Rare Book illustrated by André Lhote - 1920
By André Lhote
Located in Roma, IT
is full-page. Original editorial softcover with spine lightly damaged. Inside near perfect conditions
Category

1920s Modern Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Le Cirque - Rare Book by Gus Bofa - 1923
Located in Roma, IT
by Pierre Mac Orlan. Copy on pur fil Lafuma paper. Spine partially missing and restored and cover
Category

1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Vintage Golf Book, the Life of Tom Morris
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
and another golfer playing on the links of St Andrews. Gilt title to spine with illustration of
Category

Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

1994 Book On the History & Fashion of Chatelaines
Located in Atlanta, GA
If chatelaines are your thing then curl up with this book for a good dose of eye candy ... if you
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Book Spine

Georgia - Rare Book Illustrated by Philippe Soupault - 1926
Located in Roma, IT
heure un poète" series. Language: french. Cover and spine lightly browned. Inside perfect conditions
Category

1920s Surrealist Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

Crepapelle - Risate - Rare Book by Luciano Folgore - 1919
Located in Roma, IT
cover, spine lightly unstuck. Very good conditions, partially uncut.
Category

1920s Modern Antique Book Spine

Materials

Paper

'Spaniel and Sleeping Cat' , Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting, 19th c.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
maroon red strip where the title and author's name is on the book's spine. A smaller book standing on the
Category

Late 19th Century English School Antique Book Spine

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Book Spine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique book spine for your home. An antique book spine — often made from paper, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique book spine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book spine is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, neoclassical and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique book spine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edgar Rice Burroughs, Europa Antiques and Rudyard Kipling produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for an antique book spine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $32,206, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.

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