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Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706
Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706

Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Published by Selomoh Proops in Amsterdam around 1706 (ano 5477) The binding tortoiseshell probably taken back by the VOC (Dutch East India Company) and mounted by a goldsmith in G...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Books

Materials

Silver

Versailles Louis XIV 1698 book with engraving by "Charles LeBrun " unique
Versailles Louis XIV 1698 book with engraving by "Charles LeBrun " unique

Versailles Louis XIV 1698 book with engraving by "Charles LeBrun " unique

By Charles Lebrun

Located in Denia, ES

Unique Book valuable outside of public collection ! I know only 3 still existe in Museum Le Brun primarily worked for King Louis XIV, for whom he executed large altarpieces and batt...

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Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

"Brazilian Furniture Design - Chairs, Armchairs, Benches and Stools" Books
"Brazilian Furniture Design - Chairs, Armchairs, Benches and Stools" Books

"Brazilian Furniture Design - Chairs, Armchairs, Benches and Stools" Books

By Marcelo Vasconcellos, Zanini de Zanine

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The book puts together a collection of 190 chairs, armchairs, stools and benches of Brazilian design, with the participation of 60 designers, including Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Books

Vibrant Antique Red Leatherbound Book Collection
Vibrant Antique Red Leatherbound Book Collection

Vibrant Antique Red Leatherbound Book Collection

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Transform Your Space with the Bold Elegance of Antique Red Leatherbound Books. Immerse your surroundings in the unmatched sophistication of our antique decorative books—all meticulo...

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Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Classic Photographers Book Collection Steve McCurry Nan Goldin Joel Meyerowitz

Classic Photographers Book Collection Steve McCurry Nan Goldin Joel Meyerowitz

Located in New York, NY

The collection includes: Daido Moriyama. Steve McCurry. Joel Meyerowitz. Martin Parr. Dorothea Lange. Guy Bourdin. Nan Goldin. 55 is a new series of beautifully produced...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Alligator

Masters of Design Book Collection Ettore Sottsass James Irvine Dieter Rams
Masters of Design Book Collection Ettore Sottsass James Irvine Dieter Rams

Masters of Design Book Collection Ettore Sottsass James Irvine Dieter Rams

Located in New York, NY

The collection includes: Ettore Sottsass: The ultimate monograph on influential Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass. Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible: The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book
Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book

Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect to keep as part of a book collection or to frame and hang as art. Each plate measures 10 7/8" × 14 7/8".

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Collection Small Pocket Leather Bound Book
Collection Small Pocket Leather Bound Book

Collection Small Pocket Leather Bound Book

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of small pocket gilt leather bound book set of Seven volumes. " Published in 1830 " Mittheilungen aus ben Memoiren Des Gatan .

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set
Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of Ten volumes. " Stories By Foreign Authors " Published in 1898 New York Charles Scribner's Sons.

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Antique 1890s North American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set Thirteen
Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set Thirteen

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set Thirteen

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of thirteen volumes.

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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set
Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Decorate your sturdy / Library room with this complete collection set of gilt leather bound library book set of thirty volumes.

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Vintage 1940s North American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection Leather-Bound Library Book Set / Ten
Collection Leather-Bound Library Book Set / Ten

Collection Leather-Bound Library Book Set / Ten

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of ten volumes.

Category

20th Century European Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920
Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920

Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wells’ The Outline of History, a landmark reference work Published circa 1920, capturing early 20th century scholarship and historical perspective Comprehensive narrative tracing the...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set / Twenty Volumes
Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set / Twenty Volumes

Collection Leather Bound Library Book Set / Twenty Volumes

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of twenty volumes "our Mutual friend by Charles Dickens Edition De Luxe with illustrations by E.B.

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set / Eighteen
Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set / Eighteen

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set / Eighteen

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of eighteen.

Category

Vintage 1980s Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

"Collection Decors et Couleurs" Par Georges Valmier, Book
"Collection Decors et Couleurs" Par Georges Valmier, Book

"Collection Decors et Couleurs" Par Georges Valmier, Book

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a most amazing Album of 20 original Pochoirs which dates from circa 1930 (Valmier died in 1937) so it is very much from the Art Deco period. Each plate has between one and si...

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Mid-20th Century Books

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Twenty Six Volumes
Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Twenty Six Volumes

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Twenty Six Volumes

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Collection gilt leather bound library book set twenty six volumes "Great Events by Famous Historians", Source".

Category

Vintage 1920s Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Book, Russian Avant-Garde Art: The George Costakis Collection
Book, Russian Avant-Garde Art: The George Costakis Collection

Book, Russian Avant-Garde Art: The George Costakis Collection

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This beautiful book is about one of the great collections of twentieth century art which was put together by George Costakis in the 25 years after the second world war.

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20th Century Books

Giorgio Armani Photography Fashion Collection 2000 Hardcover Table Book
Giorgio Armani Photography Fashion Collection 2000 Hardcover Table Book

Giorgio Armani Photography Fashion Collection 2000 Hardcover Table Book

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Giorgio Armani Photography Fashion Collection 2000 Hardcover Table Book Amazing book filled with fashion, stories, home decor photos, and so much more.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Above Hawaii: A Collection of Nostalgic Photos Hardcover Book
Above Hawaii: A Collection of Nostalgic Photos Hardcover Book

Above Hawaii: A Collection of Nostalgic Photos Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Above Hawaii: A Collection of Nostalgic and Contemporary Aerial Photographs of the Hawaiian Islands: by Robert Cameron. Historic photographs and several high altitude NASA photograp...

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20th Century Hawaiian Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park and the Collections (Book)
Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park and the Collections (Book)

Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park and the Collections (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A very nice set of books in a very good clamshell box which were privately published with the support of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. Volume 1 - The Collections 223 pages and Volume 2 -...

Category

Antique 19th Century Books

Materials

Paper

1920s 1960s Vintage Red Antique Book Shelfie Collection Set of 9
1920s 1960s Vintage Red Antique Book Shelfie Collection Set of 9

1920s 1960s Vintage Red Antique Book Shelfie Collection Set of 9

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Up your shelfie game with this gorgeous set of vintage red books. This collection was scouted from various Oklahoma City estates and includes the following books: • Construction Di...

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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

Jean Arp: At The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1972 - Exhibition Collection Book
Jean Arp: At The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1972 - Exhibition Collection Book

Jean Arp: At The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1972 - Exhibition Collection Book

By Jean Arp

Located in Rochester, NY

Jean Arp - At The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1972 - 1st Edition. From the collection of Mme Marguerite Arp and Arthur and Madeleine Lejwa.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

Collection of Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction Catalog 6 Vol Book Box Set
Collection of Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction Catalog 6 Vol Book Box Set

Collection of Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction Catalog 6 Vol Book Box Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Complete vintage six volume boxed set of Christie’s auction catalog for “The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor.”  

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Books

Materials

Paper

Romantic English Homes. Book.

Romantic English Homes. Book.

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This beautifully photographed book showcases a unique collection of 14 houses and their interiors, the majority of which have never been revealed before to the public.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Books

Hermes, La Beaute En Voyage Book
Hermes, La Beaute En Voyage Book

Hermes, La Beaute En Voyage Book

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This beautifully presented book illustrates the collection of luxurious travel objects made by the world-famous brand "Hermes."

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20th Century Books

The Shoe Book by Nancy Mac Donnell Hardcover
The Shoe Book by Nancy Mac Donnell Hardcover

The Shoe Book by Nancy Mac Donnell Hardcover

By Assouline Publishing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Following on the heels of the success of The T-Shirt Book, The Leather Book, The Bikini Book, and The Trench Book from Assouline’s Anthology Collection, The Shoe Book explores the hi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

"Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic to the Qing" Book
"Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic to the Qing" Book

"Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic to the Qing" Book

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

The catalogue describes over 300 pieces from Sir Joseph Hotung's collection. The book is fully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs. 461 pages with 420 colo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Books

Potato Delights: Vintage Ussr Cooking Book, Alma-Ata, 1975 1J30
Potato Delights: Vintage Ussr Cooking Book, Alma-Ata, 1975 1J30

Potato Delights: Vintage Ussr Cooking Book, Alma-Ata, 1975 1J30

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Within its 230 pages, this vintage cooking book presents an impressive collection of 600 potato-based dishes, showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of Soviet Union cuisine.

Category

Vintage 1970s Books

Materials

Paper

Renaissance And Baroque - The Zilkha Collection
Renaissance And Baroque - The Zilkha Collection

Renaissance And Baroque - The Zilkha Collection

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A new book which shows the collection, which is not housed in a museum but actually lived with and shares its surroundings with the owner.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE S SWITHUNS PRAYER BOOK ENGLISH HYMNAL SMALL TRAVEL SiZE
COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE S SWITHUNS PRAYER BOOK ENGLISH HYMNAL SMALL TRAVEL SiZE

COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE S SWITHUNS PRAYER BOOK ENGLISH HYMNAL SMALL TRAVEL SiZE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small S Swithuns prayer book English Hymnal A good looking and collectable little travel book, ...

Category

20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009
Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009

Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Text in English, Hardcover. The book chronicles the history of the brand from its first incarnations in 1913 all the way to the Fall 2009 collection.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009
Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009

Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009

By Prada

Located in New York, NY

Text in English, Hardcover. The book chronicles the history of the brand from its first incarnations in 1913 all the way to the Fall 2009 collection.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Babe Ruth, Baseball Boy by Guernsey Van Riper Jr., First Edition, 1954
Babe Ruth, Baseball Boy by Guernsey Van Riper Jr., First Edition, 1954

Babe Ruth, Baseball Boy by Guernsey Van Riper Jr., First Edition, 1954

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A fun read and part of a classic and highly collectible series, this would make a charming addition to any children’s book collection. Condition: Fine condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Books

Materials

Paper

Rare 1624 vellum covered Ecclesiastical Annals by Cesare Baronio
Rare 1624 vellum covered Ecclesiastical Annals by Cesare Baronio

Rare 1624 vellum covered Ecclesiastical Annals by Cesare Baronio

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The full set of 12 volumes is only to be found in museums, and rare book collections. From what research I have found some people have one or two of the books.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Books

Materials

Parchment Paper, Paper

Goodbye Picasso, 1974
Goodbye Picasso, 1974

Goodbye Picasso, 1974

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful cover and a staple coffee table book to have in your collection. The award-winning photojournalist and close friend of the late Picasso, David Douglas Duncan commemorates...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Large Grouping of Leather Bound Gold Leaf Hardcover Books
Large Grouping of Leather Bound Gold Leaf Hardcover Books

Large Grouping of Leather Bound Gold Leaf Hardcover Books

By Easton Press

Located in Stamford, CT

Sizes vary according to book. The entire collection appears to be in pristine condition mostly untouched.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Books

4 17th century vellum covered books
4 17th century vellum covered books

4 17th century vellum covered books

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The third id midding the cover sheet but reads Licencia and features a hand written index while being dated 1667 on the last printed page. The last is a dutch book I believe that is ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Books

Materials

Parchment Paper, Paper

South Africa by Mital Shah, Photography by Mark Leibowitz and Gerald Forster
South Africa by Mital Shah, Photography by Mark Leibowitz and Gerald Forster

South Africa by Mital Shah, Photography by Mark Leibowitz and Gerald Forster

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Well Souled South Africa is the first book in a collection which discovers a country beyond the obvious.

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

All the Best My Life in Letters and Other Writings, Signed by George Bush
All the Best My Life in Letters and Other Writings, Signed by George Bush

All the Best My Life in Letters and Other Writings, Signed by George Bush

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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

Category

1990s Books

Materials

Paper

Tiffany by Louis Comfort Tiffany 2008 Hardcover by Taschen
Tiffany by Louis Comfort Tiffany 2008 Hardcover by Taschen

Tiffany by Louis Comfort Tiffany 2008 Hardcover by Taschen

By TASCHEN, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

His innovative techniques and designs significantly impacted the world of art and design during his time and continue to be celebrated today. This book contains a collection of photo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Picasso - Le Gout Du Bonheur - A Suite Of Happy, Playful And Erotic Drawings
Picasso - Le Gout Du Bonheur - A Suite Of Happy, Playful And Erotic Drawings

Picasso - Le Gout Du Bonheur - A Suite Of Happy, Playful And Erotic Drawings

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Rochester, NY

From a single owner private estate art library collection this rare book was purchased at time of initial publication - first time for sale since that time.

Category

20th Century Books

Magnificent Desolation: Images from the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission, Signed by Buzz
Magnificent Desolation: Images from the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission, Signed by Buzz

Magnificent Desolation: Images from the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission, Signed by Buzz

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Aldrin’s signature "Buzz Aldrin" is inked boldly above his printed name on the recto of the leaf following the limitation page. The book is an extraordinary collection of more than ...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Leather, Fabric, 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

Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition
Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition

Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Aldrin’s signature "Buzz Aldrin" is inked boldly above his printed name on the recto of the leaf following the limitation page. The book is an extraordinary collection of more than ...

Category

Early 2000s North American Books

Materials

Paper

Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition
Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition

Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Aldrin’s signature "Buzz Aldrin" is inked boldly above his printed name on the recto of the leaf following the limitation page. The book is an extraordinary collection of more than ...

Category

Early 2000s North American Books

Materials

Paper

"Life of George Washington" by Washington Irving, Early Editions, 1857-1864
"Life of George Washington" by Washington Irving, Early Editions, 1857-1864

"Life of George Washington" by Washington Irving, Early Editions, 1857-1864

By Washington Irving

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

However, in 1819, he decided to try and make a living solely on his writing and soon published his first major work The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, a collection of short stories ...

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Antique 1850s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Collection Complete 1-20
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Collection Complete 1-20

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Collection Complete 1-20

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collection complete 1-20 published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 20 books complete collection limited edition.

Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...

Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Architectural Book Collection, Nash, Gehry, Saarinen, Chipperfield, Scogin, S/5
Architectural Book Collection, Nash, Gehry, Saarinen, Chipperfield, Scogin, S/5

Architectural Book Collection, Nash, Gehry, Saarinen, Chipperfield, Scogin, S/5

By Various Makers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A collection of five hard-bound architecture books full of color photos, illustrations, and blueprints, covering the work of John Nash, Frank Gehry, Eero Saarinen, David Chipperfield...

Category

20th Century American International Style Books

Materials

Paper

"Masters of World Architecture" Six Volume Set Book Collection, George Braziller
"Masters of World Architecture" Six Volume Set Book Collection, George Braziller

"Masters of World Architecture" Six Volume Set Book Collection, George Braziller

By George Brazillier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure a magnificent keepsake reference: Includes Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pier Luigi Nervi, Antonio Gaudi, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Alvar Aalto Volumes. Stun...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20

Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collection complete 1-20 published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 20 books complete collection limited edition.

Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

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