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The Cars in Posters, French Book by Thierry Favre, 2007
The Cars in Posters, French Book by Thierry Favre, 2007

The Cars in Posters, French Book by Thierry Favre, 2007

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

Schweitzer, this book unveils a formidable collection of graphic posters illustrating automobile history

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Hemingway and His Universe, French Book by A. E. Hotchner, 1990
Hemingway and His Universe, French Book by A. E. Hotchner, 1990

Hemingway and His Universe, French Book by A. E. Hotchner, 1990

By Ernest Hemingway

Located in Atlanta, GA

Library, the F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sylvia Beach Collection. This book was written by Ernest Hemingway's

Category

1990s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Boucheron Paris First Art Jeweler of the Place Vendome Hardcover Book
Boucheron Paris First Art Jeweler of the Place Vendome Hardcover Book

Boucheron Paris First Art Jeweler of the Place Vendome Hardcover Book

By Boucheron

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hardcover Book Published by BOUCHERON Catalogue book Boucheron Collection de Haute Joaillerie. White

Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Books

Materials

Paper

Masters of Deception Escher, Dali, and the Artists of Optical Illusion Book
Masters of Deception Escher, Dali, and the Artists of Optical Illusion Book

Masters of Deception Escher, Dali, and the Artists of Optical Illusion Book

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

this 320-page, breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Rings of seahorses

Category

20th Century North American Post-Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé Collection, Christie's, 2009
Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé Collection, Christie's, 2009

Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé Collection, Christie's, 2009

Located in CA, CA

. A truly eclectic, yet incredibly cohesive collection. This hardback book has its own slipcase, and

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

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

Category

Late 20th Century English Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Giorgio Armani, Collezione Autunno Inverno, 1992-1993
Giorgio Armani, Collezione Autunno Inverno, 1992-1993

Giorgio Armani, Collezione Autunno Inverno, 1992-1993

By Giorgio Armani

Located in CA, CA

First edition. Published by Elemond Editori Associate, 1992. A two volume book for Armani’s

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Books

Pleasures of Collecting, First English Edition
Pleasures of Collecting, First English Edition

Pleasures of Collecting, First English Edition

Located in valatie, NY

collecting, how to become a collector and its history. Some of the collections in the book include diverse

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

The Works of William Shakespeare 1868
The Works of William Shakespeare 1868

The Works of William Shakespeare 1868

By William Shakespeare

Located in Dallas, TX

Shakespeare ....... Then This Book Is Essential For Your Collection!!

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Choice of the Private Trader by David S. Howard, Signed
Choice of the Private Trader by David S. Howard, Signed

Choice of the Private Trader by David S. Howard, Signed

Located in valatie, NY

the Hodroff Collection by David S. Howard. London: Szemmer. Signed first edition hardcover with dust

Category

20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

The Art of African Textiles 1997
The Art of African Textiles 1997

The Art of African Textiles 1997

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

pieces, this book illustrates the most important textiles from the renowned collection. The book provides

Category

Late 20th Century African Tribal Books

Materials

Paper

Treasures of the Medici
Treasures of the Medici

Treasures of the Medici

By Filippo Tuena, Anna Maria Massinelli

Located in valatie, NY

with dust jacket. 239 pp. A beautiful book covering the collections of the Medici family. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Fabergé: Treasures of Imperial Russia by Géza Von Habsburg, 1st Ed
Fabergé: Treasures of Imperial Russia by Géza Von Habsburg, 1st Ed

Fabergé: Treasures of Imperial Russia by Géza Von Habsburg, 1st Ed

By The Link of Times Foundation

Located in valatie, NY

Museum in Saint Petersburg and is illustrated with their collection. A breathtaking book in as new

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Books

Materials

Paper

Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer, First Edition
Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer, First Edition

Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer, First Edition

By Amin Jaffer

Located in valatie, NY

edition hardcover with dust jacket. 416 pp. A book on the collections in The Victoria and Albert Museum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Savannah past and Present a Rephotographic Survey by Bailey Davidson
Savannah past and Present a Rephotographic Survey by Bailey Davidson

Savannah past and Present a Rephotographic Survey by Bailey Davidson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

historic city and its surrounding areas. With the use of 144 "compare and contrast" photographs the book is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

Royalty in Vogue by Josephine Ross, 1st Edition
Royalty in Vogue by Josephine Ross, 1st Edition

Royalty in Vogue by Josephine Ross, 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

. This book presents a collection of photographs, essays, anecdotes, and articles about British royalty

Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Sporting Sketches By Diane Chasseresse, 1890
Sporting Sketches By Diane Chasseresse, 1890

Sporting Sketches By Diane Chasseresse, 1890

Located in Bridgeport, CT

age. The book is a collection of personal narratives and humorous anecdotes that offer a glimpse into

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Taste for Splender, Russian Imperial and European Treasures
Taste for Splender, Russian Imperial and European Treasures

Taste for Splender, Russian Imperial and European Treasures

Located in valatie, NY

: Art Services International, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket. 340 pp. A beautiful book showcasing

Category

Late 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Jean Dunand, Anthony Delorenzon 1st Edition, 1985
Jean Dunand, Anthony Delorenzon 1st Edition, 1985

Jean Dunand, Anthony Delorenzon 1st Edition, 1985

Located in CA, CA

Deco style and his expertise in lacquering, metalworking, and furniture making. This important book

Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

RARE BIRD OF FASHION - The Irreverent Iris Apfel
RARE BIRD OF FASHION - The Irreverent Iris Apfel

RARE BIRD OF FASHION - The Irreverent Iris Apfel

Located in CA, CA

text by Iris Apfel herself and vintage photographs from her personal collection. This book is a

Category

Early 2000s Books

Materials

Paper

Russian Applied Art, First Edition
Russian Applied Art, First Edition

Russian Applied Art, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

hardcover with slip case. 199 pp. A book on the collection of applied arts from the Russian Museum in

Category

20th Century Russian Books

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Taste by John Loring, First Edition
Tiffany Taste by John Loring, First Edition

Tiffany Taste by John Loring, First Edition

By John Loring

Located in valatie, NY

sophistication synonymous with the Tiffany name. The beautiful book is a collection of themed table settings from

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America by Helen Comstock
100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America by Helen Comstock

100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America by Helen Comstock

By Helen Comstock

Located in valatie, NY

, Sheraton as well as Georgian, Empire, Federal, and Victorian. The book illustrates superb collections of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Books

Materials

Paper

Made for Maharajas A Design Diary of Princely India By Amin Jaffer Hardcover
Made for Maharajas A Design Diary of Princely India By Amin Jaffer Hardcover

Made for Maharajas A Design Diary of Princely India By Amin Jaffer Hardcover

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

collections, this book explores the role of maharajas in an age of high spending and fashion. It brings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Books

Materials

Paper

François Halard, 1st Ed
François Halard, 1st Ed

François Halard, 1st Ed

By François Halard

Located in valatie, NY

designed book on a collection of the French photographer’s own personal images of the artists, designers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Terence Donovan – The Photographs
Terence Donovan – The Photographs

Terence Donovan – The Photographs

By Terence Donovan 1

Located in CA, CA

First edition, published by Little, Brown and Company Boston, 2000. A unique book featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century American Books

Don McCullin,  Beirut, a City in Crisis
Don McCullin,  Beirut, a City in Crisis

Don McCullin,  Beirut, a City in Crisis

By Don McCullin

Located in CA, CA

and 21st centuries, from the Vietnam war to current conflicts in the Middle East. This book presents a

Category

Late 20th Century British Books

Four Books on Jewish Art
Four Books on Jewish Art

Four Books on Jewish Art

Located in valatie, NY

edition hardcover with dust jacket. 210 pp. An art book on the extensive collections of the Jewish Museum

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

The Impossible Collection of Wine Book
The Impossible Collection of Wine Book

The Impossible Collection of Wine Book

By Assouline Publishing

Located in NEW YORK, NY

book can be attributed to the handcrafted nature of our Impossible Collection series.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Wood

Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker's History of New York"
Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker's History of New York"

Washington Irving's "Knickerbocker's History of New York"

Located in New York, NY

" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book

Category

Antique 1890s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Cooper-Hewitt Book Collection
Cooper-Hewitt Book Collection

Cooper-Hewitt Book Collection

Located in Richmond, VA

comprehensive collection covers a broad range of antique categories, providing an in-depth look at various

Category

Vintage 1970s Books

Materials

Paper

Private Parts Hardcover Out-of-print Book by Giovanni
Private Parts Hardcover Out-of-print Book by Giovanni

Private Parts Hardcover Out-of-print Book by Giovanni

Located in Oakland Park, FL

black and white photography is classy enough to grace any coffee table fine art book collection. Berlin

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Book Of A Collection Of Folk Art Sculpture/c.1998
Book Of A Collection Of Folk Art Sculpture/c.1998

Book Of A Collection Of Folk Art Sculpture/c.1998

Located in Solebury, PA

print table top book showing the remarkable collection of an American art form at its' finest. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Books

Faux vellum book
Faux vellum book

Faux vellum book

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and hand painted Faux vellum book. Voila! offers an eclectic collection of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Collection of 14 French 19th century leather bound books
Collection of 14 French 19th century leather bound books

Collection of 14 French 19th century leather bound books

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Each book is 9 3/4" high with approx 2 inch spine. Only sold as a collection. 490 for the set of 14. No

Category

Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Some Memories of Drawings Georgia O'Keeffe
Some Memories of Drawings Georgia O'Keeffe

Some Memories of Drawings Georgia O'Keeffe

Located in Richmond, VA

Doris Bry, published in 1988. First edition, 107 pages. "This beautiful book is a collection of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

17th and 18th Century Five Book Collection of White Vellum Books
17th and 18th Century Five Book Collection of White Vellum Books

17th and 18th Century Five Book Collection of White Vellum Books

Located in Nashville, TN

A nice collection of 17th and 18th Century all Vellum Books in a set of five. Please take a look at

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Books

Materials

Animal Skin

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