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Vintage German Study Book for 8-9th Grades in Russian, circa 1993 1J22
Vintage German Study Book for 8-9th Grades in Russian, circa 1993 1J22

Vintage German Study Book for 8-9th Grades in Russian, circa 1993 1J22

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage study book to your collection and unlock the world of the German language as it was taught to 8th and 9th-grade students in Russian schools.

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1990s Books

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev - A Patriotic Epic, 1J110
Vintage USSR Book: 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev - A Patriotic Epic, 1J110

Vintage USSR Book: 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev - A Patriotic Epic, 1J110

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage 'Young Guard' book to your collection and let its charm elevate your appreciation for the strength of the human spirit.

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' by Shota Rustaveli, 1J113
Vintage USSR Book: 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' by Shota Rustaveli, 1J113

Vintage USSR Book: 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' by Shota Rustaveli, 1J113

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin' book to your collection and let its charm transport you to the realm of Rustaveli's poetic imagination.

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery

Located in Middletown, NY

(from the Bibliographical Note in the 1926 Shakespeare Head Press edition, which we are offering, inventory #416) This copy bears the bookplate of Chicago business mogul John A. S...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Masterpieces of Impressionism & Post-Impressionism - The Annenberg Collection
Masterpieces of Impressionism & Post-Impressionism - The Annenberg Collection

Masterpieces of Impressionism & Post-Impressionism - The Annenberg Collection

Located in Bradenton, FL

Masterpieces of Impressionism & Post-Impressionism - The Annenberg Collection. Softcover book, published in 1989 in conjunction with the exhibition at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Books

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Paper

Vintage Soviet Book: Poetry of the Great Patriotic War and the Post-War, 1J58
Vintage Soviet Book: Poetry of the Great Patriotic War and the Post-War, 1J58

Vintage Soviet Book: Poetry of the Great Patriotic War and the Post-War, 1J58

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the poignant verses of the Soviet era with this vintage book from the USSR. Published circa 1983, this captivating collection titled "Poetry...

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker Hardcover Table Book
Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker Hardcover Table Book

Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker Hardcover Table Book

By Amin Jaffer

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker hardcover table book. The V&A's collection of furniture and woodwork from India and Sri Lanka is unrivalled, reflecting a...

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Late 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Books

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Paper

"The Bill Blass Collection"  Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003
"The Bill Blass Collection"  Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003

"The Bill Blass Collection" Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003

By Sotheby's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

" The Bill Blass Collection " Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003 "some damage to front and rear covers - see images" "will look better / amazing with new clear protective ...

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Early 2000s American American Classical Books

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Paper

Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection

Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Young Americans: New American Art in the Saatchi Collection Book by Jeffrey Deitch Published to accompany exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, London; 25/1/96 - 3/3/96 and 21/3 - 12/...

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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Books

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Paper

The Gernsheim Collection, Edited by Roy Flukinger, 1st Ed
The Gernsheim Collection, Edited by Roy Flukinger, 1st Ed

The Gernsheim Collection, Edited by Roy Flukinger, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Published to coincide with a landmark exhibition staged by the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin, which owns the collection, this book presents masterpieces of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures From the Czechoslovak State Collections
The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures From the Czechoslovak State Collections

The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures From the Czechoslovak State Collections

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures from the Czechoslovak State Collections. Softcover book, edited by David Altshuler, published in 1983, illustrated, 288 pages.

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition
English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition

English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition

By Anthony Ray

Located in valatie, NY

English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection Ashmolean Museum Oxford by Anthony Ray. Boston: Boston Book and Art Shop, 1968.

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Casey's Infantry Tactics by Brig. Gen. Silas Casey, Three Volume Set, 1862
Casey's Infantry Tactics by Brig. Gen. Silas Casey, Three Volume Set, 1862

Casey's Infantry Tactics by Brig. Gen. Silas Casey, Three Volume Set, 1862

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Ex-library, from rare book collection of Birmingham-Southern College. Library donation pasted bookplates, books donated in honor of "Myra H.

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Antique 1860s American Books

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Fabric, Paper

American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles USA
American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles USA

American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bright, clean copy. "This book has been published in conjunction with the exhibition "American Approach to Antique Carpets, the Y&B Bolour Collection March 12-April 16, 1992 in Los A...

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Late 20th Century American Islamic Books

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Paper

Made in the U.S.A American Art from The Phillips Collection, 1850-1970, 1st Ed
Made in the U.S.A American Art from The Phillips Collection, 1850-1970, 1st Ed

Made in the U.S.A American Art from The Phillips Collection, 1850-1970, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

A perennial guide to this important collection, the book includes scholarly essays on Phillips and on the Rothko Room, introductions to key groups of works in the collection, more th...

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2010s American Books

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Paper

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès
Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès

Arts d’Orient et de l’Islam Auction Catalogue Artcurial Xavier Guerrand-Hermès

By Artcurial

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Islamic Art Reference Book, Xavier Guerrand Hermès Collection, Oriental Art Catalogue, Persian Miniatures, Arabic Calligraphy, Ottoman Art, Mughal Art, Safavid Art, Andalusian Art, A...

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2010s French Islamic Books

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Paper

Frida Kahlo Oversized Art Monograph by Luis-Martín Lozano, Bulfinch Press, 2001
Frida Kahlo Oversized Art Monograph by Luis-Martín Lozano, Bulfinch Press, 2001

Frida Kahlo Oversized Art Monograph by Luis-Martín Lozano, Bulfinch Press, 2001

Located in San Diego, CA

Bound in hardcover with the original illustrated dust jacket, this impressive volume serves as both an important reference work and an attractive coffee-table book. A desirable addit...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Books

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Paper

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903
The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science, From Library Of J. C. Peasley, 1903

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Peasley didn't just buy the book; he commissioned a bookbinder to strip the original paper covers and create a custom leather or cloth binding specifically for his personal collectio...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Books

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Leather, Paper

Passport Photo Service: An Unexpected Archive of Celebrity Portraits Passport Ph
Passport Photo Service: An Unexpected Archive of Celebrity Portraits Passport Ph

Passport Photo Service: An Unexpected Archive of Celebrity Portraits Passport Ph

Located in New York, NY

Conveniently located near the US embassy and directly opposite the department store Selfridges, Passport Photo Service became the go-to place for passport photos thanks to word-of-mo...

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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

All The Best, Signed by George Bush, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1999
All The Best, Signed by George Bush, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1999

All The Best, Signed by George Bush, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1999

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Published in 1999 by A Lisa Drew Book and Scribner, this book features a collection of letters outlining major events in Bush’s life as well as his humor and personality.

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1990s American Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J138
Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J138

Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J138

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage mathematical tables book to your collection and immerse yourself in the mathematical journey that countless students undertook decades ago.

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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J128
Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J128

Vintage USSR Mathematical Tables: Four-Digit Calculations, 1J128

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage mathematical tables book to your collection and immerse yourself in the mathematical journey that countless students undertook decades ago.

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Family Chronicle, Childhood of Bagrov the Grandson' by S.T. Askakov, 1J102
Family Chronicle, Childhood of Bagrov the Grandson' by S.T. Askakov, 1J102

Family Chronicle, Childhood of Bagrov the Grandson' by S.T. Askakov, 1J102

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add this vintage 'Family Chronicle, Childhood of Bagrov the Grandson' book to your collection and let its charm transport you to another time and place.

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Original Art Cover for Firearm #4 Signed by Howard Chaykin
Original Art Cover for Firearm #4 Signed by Howard Chaykin

Original Art Cover for Firearm #4 Signed by Howard Chaykin

Located in Madrid, ES

Condition: Excellent preservation, free of defects or damage, making it ideal for display or collection. Medium: Original comic book art, crafted with precision and detail, reflectin...

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Vintage 1950s Books

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Paper

Dome of the Rock, by Jerry M. Landay Hardcover 1972
Dome of the Rock, by Jerry M. Landay Hardcover 1972

Dome of the Rock, by Jerry M. Landay Hardcover 1972

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Explores the history and religious significance of the Holy City and chronicles the violent struggles among Jews, Christians and Moslems to gain possession of Jerusalem's ancient Tem...

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Late 20th Century Palestinian Islamic Books

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Paper

The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties

The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties

Located in New York, NY

An inspirational introduction to growing and collecting tulips, set against the backdrop of a beautiful English garden, with expert tips and advice for gardeners Tulips are one of t...

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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s
Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s

Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Edited by Carol Di Grappa. From the private collection of photographer, John Running.With a focus on the history and theories behind fashion, this book is an excellent addition to an...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design
Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design

Love How You Live: Adventures in Interior Design

Located in New York, NY

The book reveals that spontaneity, juxtaposition, collection, and emotion in any setting lead to satisfying spaces, and that objects we value need not be expensive, making high desig...

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2010s American Books

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Paper

Where Art Meets Nature: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Where Art Meets Nature: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Where Art Meets Nature: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Located in New York, NY

Artists featured in the book and the collection include Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Louise Bourgeois, Fred Wilson, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Claes Oldenburg, George Segal, Frank Stella...

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2010s American Books

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Paper

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

Located in CA, CA

This lavishly produced book presents a collection of photographs of Japan’s landscape, architecture and temple sculptures.

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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Art of the 20th Century Vol. I Hardcover Taschen 2012
Art of the 20th Century Vol. I Hardcover Taschen 2012

Art of the 20th Century Vol. I Hardcover Taschen 2012

By TASCHEN

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Originally published in Germany, this book features an extensive collection of influential pieces from the 20th century.

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Late 20th Century German Expressionist Books

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Paper

By Way of Introduction, Signed by A.A. Milne, Circa 1929
By Way of Introduction, Signed by A.A. Milne, Circa 1929

By Way of Introduction, Signed by A.A. Milne, Circa 1929

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

It was published out of London by Methuen & Co., Ltd., in 1929. This book features a collection of introductions written by Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956).

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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Paper

Vieille France by Roger Martin DuGard - Art Deco Binding - Henri Matisse cover
Vieille France by Roger Martin DuGard - Art Deco Binding - Henri Matisse cover

Vieille France by Roger Martin DuGard - Art Deco Binding - Henri Matisse cover

Located in Middletown, NY

Copy numbered 701 on limitation page out of 1500 on verge blanc, from a total issue of 1566. This is the 5th book in a series "Collection du Fleuron", where the paper covers are embe...

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Mid-20th Century French Books

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Gold Leaf

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed
Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

There is also a large collection of contemporary Nordic art, as well as fine examples of Dutch and Flemish painting from the 17th century, Swedish 18th century painting, Romantic and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Books

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Paper

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

First edition hardcover with skip case. 285 pp. A vintage book cataloguing Robert Woods Bliss' collection of Pre-Columbian art.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes
TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes

TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Aside from the extensive hardcover book of beautiful photographs, this collection also contains a booklet with reprints of the 24 magazine covers that de Dienes shot of Norma Jean, a...

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Early 2000s German Country Books

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Paper

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Located in Dallas, TX

If you are a member of the van meter family, A Kentucky or Virginia museum or university ..... Then this book is essential for your collection!!

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Books

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Paper

Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog

Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog

Located in valatie, NY

This beautiful and important book highlights the collection of European drawings at the Yale University Art Gallery, one of America's premier university museums.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in valatie, NY

Second edition hardcover with dust jacket. 352 pp. A book on the collection of American art, the most comprehensive and representative found anywhere.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition
Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition

Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition

By John A. Chakeres

Located in valatie, NY

Chakeres was born in Columbus Ohio in 1952. This is his first book of photographs. This collection of b & w photographs is presented in such a way as to dipict a journey of self-disc...

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, First Edition
American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, First Edition

American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, First Edition

By Benno M. Forman

Located in valatie, NY

A large catalogue showing a hundred years of American seating furniture from the Winterthur Museum collection. The book contains three essay sections and six catalogue sections.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Flowers and Faces by H.E. Bates & John Nash / Golden Cockerel Press
Flowers and Faces by H.E. Bates & John Nash / Golden Cockerel Press

Flowers and Faces by H.E. Bates & John Nash / Golden Cockerel Press

Located in Middletown, NY

[Chanticleer 106] Condition: Near fine. This book is Bates's first collection of essays about rural life and gardening, and expresses his passion for nature, his fond memories of...

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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Paper

Frieze A to Z of Contemporary Art
Frieze A to Z of Contemporary Art

Frieze A to Z of Contemporary Art

Located in New York, NY

Drawing on frieze magazine’s exceptional back catalogue of articles, this book brings together a curated collection of over fifty engaging highlights.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

ELVIS The King Le King en devenir French edition Hardcover 1st Edition 2006
ELVIS The King Le King en devenir French edition Hardcover 1st Edition 2006

ELVIS The King Le King en devenir French edition Hardcover 1st Edition 2006

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. * Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chartwell Books 2006 * Language ‏ : ‎ French Text * Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages Peter Guralnick is considered to be the most prominent writer in the United States o...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books

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Paper

Green Mansions A Romance of the Tropical Forest, First Edition Thus
Green Mansions A Romance of the Tropical Forest, First Edition Thus

Green Mansions A Romance of the Tropical Forest, First Edition Thus

Located in valatie, NY

About a traveler to the Guyana jungle of southeastern Venezuela and his encounter with a forest dwelling girl named RIMA. The book is formerly from the collection of Edgar M.

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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Paper

Gert Voorjans for Jim Thompson Fabric Collection Sample Book
Gert Voorjans for Jim Thompson Fabric Collection Sample Book

Gert Voorjans for Jim Thompson Fabric Collection Sample Book

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Gert Voorjans for Jim Thompson fabric collection sample book. Jim Thompson has collaborated with interior architect Gert Voorjans to create an exuberant fabric collection.

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2010s European Books

Bill Blass Collection:  19th c. Book on England, Scotland
Bill Blass Collection:  19th c. Book on England, Scotland

Bill Blass Collection: 19th c. Book on England, Scotland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This was purchased from the estate of designer Bill Blass. It is a leather bound book entitled "England, Scotland, & Ireland," and was published in 1887. The book plate says "Alfre...

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Antique 19th Century British Books

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Paper, Leather

"Desenho da Utopia" Book
"Desenho da Utopia" Book

"Desenho da Utopia" Book

Unavailable|$50 / item

"Desenho da Utopia" Book

By Ruy Teixeira, Jayme Vargas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Book with texts in Portuguese and English. With a dynamic photo essay by photographer Ruy Teixeira and texts curated by historian Jayme Vargas, the book The Design of Utopia revis...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Books

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book
Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

Unavailable|$2,800

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

By Kariganeya Kimono Maker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Swatch Book was originally the collection of a famous Kimono maker in Kyoto, established back in the late 16th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Books

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Brocade, Paper, Silk

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