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Antique Map of World Ocean Currents, Warm and Cold Drifts, Meyers, 1916
Antique Map of World Ocean Currents, Warm and Cold Drifts, Meyers, 1916

Antique Map of World Ocean Currents, Warm and Cold Drifts, Meyers, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Animal Distribution Maps of the Americas after Wallace, 1916
Antique Animal Distribution Maps of the Americas after Wallace, 1916

Antique Animal Distribution Maps of the Americas after Wallace, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Art Nouveau Ceramic Centerpiece With Three Putti by Michael Powolny Vienna, 1910
Art Nouveau Ceramic Centerpiece With Three Putti by Michael Powolny Vienna, 1910

Art Nouveau Ceramic Centerpiece With Three Putti by Michael Powolny Vienna, 1910

By Michael Powolny

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured by Gmunden Ceramics Ceramics, bright earthenware, glossy finish, multicolored hand-painting Designed circa 1907, made 1910-1912 Marks: WK+grapes - Wiener Keramik /= Vi...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Single Vase, Magnolia, Nancy, France, Circa 1900
Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Single Vase, Magnolia, Nancy, France, Circa 1900

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Single Vase, Magnolia, Nancy, France, Circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Émile Gallé / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: circa 1897/1900 Dimensions: Height: 23,5 cm / 9.25 in Diameter: 9,5 cm / 3.74 in Bibliographie: Car...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

Materials

Glass

Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of Asia in Four Panels, 1916
Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of Asia in Four Panels, 1916

Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of Asia in Four Panels, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Rainfall Maps of Asia after Koppen and Supan, 1916
Antique Rainfall Maps of Asia after Koppen and Supan, 1916

Antique Rainfall Maps of Asia after Koppen and Supan, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Asia after Alfred Russel Wallace, 1916
Antique Zoogeographic Map of Asia after Alfred Russel Wallace, 1916

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Asia after Alfred Russel Wallace, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of the Americas in Panels, 1916
Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of the Americas in Panels, 1916

Antique Isotherm and Isobar Map of the Americas in Panels, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Rainfall Maps of North and South America, Two Panels, 1916
Antique Rainfall Maps of North and South America, Two Panels, 1916

Antique Rainfall Maps of North and South America, Two Panels, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Meteorological Maps of Africa, Isotherms and Rainfall, 1916
Antique Meteorological Maps of Africa, Isotherms and Rainfall, 1916

Antique Meteorological Maps of Africa, Isotherms and Rainfall, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Africa after Alfred Kirchhoff, 1916
Antique Zoogeographic Map of Africa after Alfred Kirchhoff, 1916

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Africa after Alfred Kirchhoff, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

Materials

Paper

Antique Ethnographic and Language Map of Europe with Population, 1916
Antique Ethnographic and Language Map of Europe with Population, 1916

Antique Ethnographic and Language Map of Europe with Population, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Australia and Oceania after Wallace, 1916
Antique Zoogeographic Map of Australia and Oceania after Wallace, 1916

Antique Zoogeographic Map of Australia and Oceania after Wallace, 1916

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Very Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew
Very Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew

Very Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver-Mounted Corkscrew

By J.F. Fradley & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Fradley and Company was in business from 1873-1936 when the last record of the company was found. (See Encyclopedia of American Silversmiths by Rainwater, Page 61).

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: Circa 1900 Dimensions: Height: 27,5 cm / 10.82 in Diameter: 11,5 cm / 4.52 in Bibliographie: C...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Torii Kiyonaga Ukiyo-e print with MFA Boston Provenance
Torii Kiyonaga Ukiyo-e print with MFA Boston Provenance

Torii Kiyonaga Ukiyo-e print with MFA Boston Provenance

By Torii Kiyonaga

Located in New York, NY

His best known works are Minami jūniko (“Twelve Months at the Gay Quarters”), Tōsei yūri bijin awase (“A Contest of Fashionable Beauties of the Gay Quarters”), and Fūzoku azuma no ni...

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1780s Antique Encyclopedias

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Woodblock

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Primeveres, Primroses Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1920
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Primeveres, Primroses Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1920

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Primeveres, Primroses Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1920

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: Circa 1920 Dimensions: Height: 19,5 cm / 7.67 in Width: 10,0 cm / 3.93 in Depth: 8,0 cm / 3....

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Seated Putto With Salamander, by Anton Klieber, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1915
Seated Putto With Salamander, by Anton Klieber, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1915

Seated Putto With Salamander, by Anton Klieber, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1915

By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte, Anton Klieber

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured by the United Vienna & Gmunden Ceramics ('Vereinigte Wiener & Gmundner Keramik') Ceramic, bright earthenware, glossy finish, black hand-painting, Designed ca. 1...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Antique Print of Monastery St Angelo Near Naples in Italy, 1837
Antique Print of Monastery St Angelo Near Naples in Italy, 1837

Antique Print of Monastery St Angelo Near Naples in Italy, 1837

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer opera...

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19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original x large oil painting inspired by Eugene Boudin impressionist painting
Original x large oil painting inspired by Eugene Boudin impressionist painting

Original x large oil painting inspired by Eugene Boudin impressionist painting

Located in Birmingham, AL

Reference: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eugène Boudin Eugène Boudin, c. 1890s Born Eugène Louis Boudin 12 July 1824 Honfleur, France Died 8 August 1898 (aged 74) Deauville,...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Encyclopedias

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Canvas

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1900/1905 Dimensions: Height: 10,0 cm / 3.93 in Width: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in Depth: 6,0 cm / 2....

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Piano Lady, Crinoline At A Spinet, by Bertold Loeffler, Vienna Ceramics, Ca 1913
Piano Lady, Crinoline At A Spinet, by Bertold Loeffler, Vienna Ceramics, Ca 1913

Piano Lady, Crinoline At A Spinet, by Bertold Loeffler, Vienna Ceramics, Ca 1913

By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte, Bertold Löffler

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured by the United Vienna & Gmunden Ceramics ('Vereinigte Wiener & Gmundner Keramik') Ceramic, bright earthenware, glossy finish, black hand-painting, Designed ca. 1...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

He is best known for his monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centur...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Bertuch African Slave Trade & Slave Ship Engraving, 1805
Bertuch African Slave Trade & Slave Ship Engraving, 1805

Bertuch African Slave Trade & Slave Ship Engraving, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Bertuch's plate adapted this subject for his educational encyclopedia and demonstrates how information about the slave trade and its conditions circulated in continental Europe aroun...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Trollhättan Falls in Sweden, 1839
Antique Print of Trollhättan Falls in Sweden, 1839

Antique Print of Trollhättan Falls in Sweden, 1839

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer opera...

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19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of the Waterfall of Velino in Italy, 1837
Antique Print of the Waterfall of Velino in Italy, 1837

Antique Print of the Waterfall of Velino in Italy, 1837

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer opera...

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19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pois De Senteur, Sweet Pea Decor, France, Ca 1900
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pois De Senteur, Sweet Pea Decor, France, Ca 1900

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pois De Senteur, Sweet Pea Decor, France, Ca 1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1900-1905 Dimensions: Height: 10,5 cm / 4.13 in Width: 7,5 cm / 2.95 in Depth: 6,0 cm / 2.3...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Standing Bear With Putti, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912
Standing Bear With Putti, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912

Standing Bear With Putti, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912

By Michael Powolny, Wiener Keramik Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured by Vienna Ceramics ('Wiener Keramik') Ceramic, bright earthenware, glossy finish, multicolored hand-painting, Designed ca. 1907/1908, made 1910-1912 Marks: WK with gra...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800
Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800

Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, Circa 1910
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, Circa 1910

Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, Circa 1910

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1910-1915 Dimensions: Height: 32,3 cm / 12.71 in Diameter: 11,2 cm / 4.40 in Bibliographie: C...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Antique Quba Square, Unusual Colours and Design, High Collectible
Antique Quba Square, Unusual Colours and Design, High Collectible

Antique Quba Square, Unusual Colours and Design, High Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Investment quality. See Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets, A.L. Moheban, (under Kuba with K) pages 326 onwards.

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Encyclopedias

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Wool

Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802
Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802

Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

The dramatic combination of cliff climbing, turbulent seas, sailing vessels, an erupting geyser and volcanic landscape makes this an unusually lively plate from Bertuch’s encyclopedi...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pluie De Feu, With Coralbell Decor, France, Ca 1900
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pluie De Feu, With Coralbell Decor, France, Ca 1900

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pluie De Feu, With Coralbell Decor, France, Ca 1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1900/1905 Dimensions: Height: 11,5 cm / 4.52 in Width: 12,5 cm / 4.92 in Depth: 8,0 cm / 3.1...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Pair of Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain 'Scale Blue' Leaf & Twig Dishes, circa 1770
Pair of Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain 'Scale Blue' Leaf & Twig Dishes, circa 1770

Pair of Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain 'Scale Blue' Leaf & Twig Dishes, circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Kinderhook, NY

., 'An Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain', Crown Publishers Inc., New York, 1966, pp. 365-371.

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18th Century English George III Antique Encyclopedias

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Hiver, Winter Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1900/1905 Dimensions: Height: 8,0 cm / 3.14 in Width: 9,5 cm / 3.74 in Depth: 5,0 cm / 1.96 i...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Large Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Dahlias, Nancy, France, Circa 1910
Large Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Dahlias, Nancy, France, Circa 1910

Large Emile Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Dahlias, Nancy, France, Circa 1910

By Émile Gallé

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Émile Gallé / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: circa 1906/1914 Dimensions: Height: 31,0 cm / 12.20 in Diameter: 17,0 cm / 6.69 in Bibliographie: ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Snakes by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of its period, covering natural history, geography, science, technology, costumes an...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

He is best known for his monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), one of the most ambitious illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, containing hu...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771
French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771

French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771

Located in Langweer, NL

KEYWORDS: Diderot Encyclopédie, Diderot Encyclopedia, Jacques-Raymond Lucotte, Robert Bénard, Sellier Carrossier, garden carriage, hunting carriage, Voiture de Chasse, pleasure carri...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

18th Century French Wheelwright & Carriage Engineering, Diderot, 1763
18th Century French Wheelwright & Carriage Engineering, Diderot, 1763

18th Century French Wheelwright & Carriage Engineering, Diderot, 1763

Located in Langweer, NL

KEYWORDS: Diderot Encyclopédie, Diderot Encyclopedia, Jacques-Raymond Lucotte, Robert Bénard, Sellier Carrossier, garden carriage, hunting carriage, Voiture de Chasse, pleasure carri...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet
Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet

Striking Shirvan Antique Carpet

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Validation as to Shirvan values can be found in the Authoritative Encyclopedia of Antique Carpets , by A.L. Moheban Vol 1, pages 531 -533 wherein three pieces are displayed , showing...

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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Wool

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Ancolie, Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1910

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1910-1915 Dimensions: Height: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in Diameter: 6,0 cm / 2.36 in Bibliographie: Carol...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Priest with Pregnant Woman
Priest with Pregnant Woman

Priest with Pregnant Woman

By Paul Muller

Located in Indianapolis, IN

He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the governme...

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1920s Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper, Watercolor

Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800
Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800

Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Seals, Sea Lion and Manatee by Bertuch, 1790
Original Antique Print of Seals, Sea Lion and Manatee by Bertuch, 1790

Original Antique Print of Seals, Sea Lion and Manatee by Bertuch, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the most ambitious illustrated educational encyclopedias of its period. Published in Weimar from 1790 on...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Mountain Roads and Rock-Cut Passes by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Mountain Roads and Rock-Cut Passes by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Mountain Roads and Rock-Cut Passes by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805
Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805

Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

He is best known for his monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centur...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Three Dolphins and Porpoises by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Three Dolphins and Porpoises by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Three Dolphins and Porpoises by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Archaeological Excavations by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Archaeological Excavations by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Archaeological Excavations by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the period. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, the...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Elephant and Mysterious Sukotyro by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Elephant and Mysterious Sukotyro by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Elephant and Mysterious Sukotyro by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

He is best known for his monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centur...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800
Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800

Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Original Antique Print of Roman Naval Battles and Warships by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Roman Naval Battles and Warships by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Roman Naval Battles and Warships by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771
18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771

18th Century French Four-Door Berlin Carriage, Diderot, 1771

Located in Langweer, NL

KEYWORDS: Diderot Encyclopédie, Diderot Encyclopedia, Jacques-Raymond Lucotte, Robert Bénard, Sellier Carrossier, Berline de Campagne, Berlin carriage, French carriage, four door car...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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18th Century French Coach & Carriage Engineering after Lucotte, 1771
18th Century French Coach & Carriage Engineering after Lucotte, 1771

18th Century French Coach & Carriage Engineering after Lucotte, 1771

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Diderot Encyclopédie, Diderot Encyclopedia, Jacques-Raymond Lucotte, Robert Bénard, Sellier Carrossier, carriage, coach, diligence, stagecoach, coachbuilder, carriage maker...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Encyclopedias

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Antique Encyclopedias For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique encyclopedias is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and leather, all antique encyclopedias available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique encyclopedias available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique encyclopedias bearing Art Nouveau or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique encyclopedias have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Encyclopaedia Britannica and Pierre Larousse are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Encyclopedias?

Prices for antique encyclopedias start at $53 and top out at $5,950 with the average selling for $1,100.