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The Last Africans by Gert Chesi Hardcover Book 1981
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Last Africans Gert Chesi Perlinger Hardcover Book 1981
Published by Perlinger-Verlag, Worgl
Category
Vintage 1980s African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
The North African Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
‘This cookbook is a must for a deep dive into North African classic and regional dishes.’ – Warda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Africa: the Fashion Continent
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Gain new perspective on the vibrant and innovative world of contemporary African fashion design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
All About Amos 'n' Andy and Their Creators, by Correll & Gosden
Located in valatie, NY
early 1930s, the progarm was being denounced by many in the African American community, particularly by
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Taschen Great Escape Books From the Estate of Christian Audigier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
clothing lines.
These are from his Los Angeles estate.
TASCHEN Books: Great Escapes Around the World. The
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in
Horn of Africa by Philip Caputo Signed Numbered Limited Edition, Specially Bound
Located in valatie, NY
Horn of Africa by Philip Caputo, signed, numbered, limited edition, specially bound #167/250. Holt
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Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in
Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
diversity in the spirit of Mirella Ricciardi's Vanishing Africa. Peoples featured include the Himba, Herero
Category
20th Century African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
The Thousand and One Dances of the Orient 'French' Hardcover Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The thousand and one dances of the Orient (French) hardcover - June 30, 2008
by Wendy Buonaventura (Author)
Publisher: Arthaud (1989)
1st Edition
Language:: French
Oriental dances fr...
Category
Late 20th Century African Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in
Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes
Located in New York City, NY
inspired by the spices of Sub-Saharan West Africa and produce from local farms and artisan producers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Hemingway and His Universe, French Book by A. E. Hotchner, 1990
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Atlanta, GA
very numerous regarding the films made based on his books, the actors and actresses he met, and who
Category
1990s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 coloured maps and plates
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
such high regard that for nearly a century, every Dutch ship sailing to Africa and Asia carried a copy
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in
Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
book is quite good. Metropolitan Books Publishers [1929], New York, 1929. First edition, first binding
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
The Son of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Thus.
Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Golden Lion by Edgar Rice Burroughs McClurg 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and even though the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Over the Desert Au Fil du Désert Textiles from the Nomadic Desert Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about textiles and rug from the desert and Africa.
Category
1990s Moroccan Modern Books
Materials
Paper
House of a Lifetime, a Collector’s Journey in Tangier
Located in New York, NY
well as Pasti’s scholarly collection of tiles and rare textiles from Africa, the Middle East, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Ann Lowe: American Couturier
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
textiles at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. The late Margaret
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
House of a Lifetime: A Collector’s Journey in Tangier
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Africa, the Middle East, and southern Europe. Also on display are highly crafted wooden objects that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Moroccan Interiors Tashen Book by Lisa Lovatt-Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
).
Exploring contemporary interiors in the sun-soaked African nation of Morocco, this breathtaking volume takes
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
The World of ISLAM. Faith, People, Culture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rich civilisation.
The central area and period of Islamic greatness - the Middle East and North Africa
Category
Late 20th Century British Islamic Books
Materials
Paper
The Return of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
. 1915.
Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
African-American Studies at Columbia University.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Egyptian Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
rugs are almost never included in books on the subject because, first of all, new Oriental rugs of any
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Vintage 1980s Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
'Mondo Negro III' — African American artist
By Camille Billops
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
award-winning African-American visual artist, documentary filmmaker, and art historian. Her etchings are
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 37.8 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Imani II, Cheetah, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 37.8 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Cheetah nursing babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Dust III, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, color photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
their skin from the dazzling African sun. As you can see this young orphaned baby elephant enjoying his
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.2 in
The Divine, animal, black and white photography, cheetah, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
My Kingdom, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shelter, contemporary, Lion, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Heaven sent, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Primo coming out of the marsh, Elephant, animal, Africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp
By Andrea Moreau
Located in Hudson, NY
South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp by Andrea Moreau
colored pencil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Found Objects, Paper, Color Pencil
H 15 in W 15 in D 1 in
Lionheart, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Imani I, Cheetah, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Couple I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 49.61 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Into the Light, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Giraffe in grass, Giraffe, animal, Africa, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Imani I, animal, black and white photography, cheetah, Africa, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Cut in Stone, Rhino, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Into the Mystic, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Listen to the Lion, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Divine, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Joachim SchmeisserThe Divine, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife, 2020
H 38.19 in W 59.06 in D 0.2 in
Morani, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 44.3 in W 59.06 in D 0.2 in
Lion Portrait II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 0.2 in
Tano Bora, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in
Meschac Gaba Inkjet Pigment Print Photograph African Conceptual Art Dollar Bill
Located in Surfside, FL
Cotonou. His installations of everyday objects whimsically juxtapose African and Western cultural
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Inkjet
Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
photojournalism documenting the indigenous tribal cultures of Africa, most notably in partnership with the
Category
1970s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
photojournalism documenting the indigenous tribal cultures of Africa, most notably in partnership with the
Category
1970s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
Keeping the Culture. mixed media signed print, renowned African American artist
By Kerry James Marshall
Located in New York, NY
Africa House International, Chicago
Unframed
Kerry James Marshall's 2011 "Keeping the Culture" is based
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen, Pencil, Mixed Media, Linocut
Midday in Rift Valley, Africa, people, black and white photography, family
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 37.41 in W 59.06 in D 0.2 in
Lean on Me, contemporary, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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