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2 Antique 18th Century French Leather Books Livres Nouveau Jesus Testament
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of two rare 18th century French language leather bound hard cover books, representing portions
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Antique 1710s Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
RARE: John Evelyn the Younger's first book, rare first issue with title date 1672. Rapin, René
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Antique 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

18th Century Rare European Vellum Book
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Rare European Vellum book found in Germany.  This book has aged beautifully with
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rare 3 Vol. Book Set, Microcosm of London or London in Miniature by Ackerman
Located in Milford, NH
A rare leatherbound three volume book set titled “Microcosm of London or London in Miniature
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Antique Early 1800s English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Seven Leather Volumes of Daniel De Foe's Works
By George Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of Daniel Defoe's works published in 1878 by George Bell & son's in London. George Bell
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Antique 1870s English Other Books

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Leather, Paper

American Art from American Collections, Numbered #199/455 Signed by James Biddle
Located in valatie, NY
slipcase. Rare book in Excellent condition. 250 works discussed and illustrated in a blue leather bound
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Vintage 1960s Books

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Leather, Paper

Tales of a Traveler by Geoffrey Crayon (Washington Irving) 2 Volumes 1st Edition
By Washington Irving
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare first edition of Washington Irving's "Tales of a Traveler" published under the pseudonym
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Antique 1820s English Books

Materials

Leather

Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Rebound in red 1/.4 leather and black cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt stamps, and gilt titles to
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Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
Located in Middletown, NY
One of the most desirable of all nineteenth century color plate books. RARE. Morris, Richard
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
H 9.13 in W 5.63 in D 0.75 in
Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759. 299pp. Woodcut
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Antique 1750s Swiss Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and complete first English edition of this seminal work. Pliny, Gaius Secundus / Plinius
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Atlas Vallard, One-Time Only Limited Facsimile Edition of the Atlas of 1547
Located in BARCELONA, ES
grain naturally tanned leather. The prolific Dieppe school of Northern France produced some of the
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2010s French Renaissance Books

Materials

Leather

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Located in Southbury, CT
Geneva Bible is known for its quality and accuracy. This edition is the rare and highly coveted edition
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
Geneva Bible, Christopher Barker, London, Dated 1599
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H 9 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that
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Antique 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

BARCLAY. An Apology for the True Christian Divinity - 1678 - 1ST ED IN ENGLISH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
MARGINED COPY. REFERENCE: Smith I, 179-80; Wing A-720. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A rare copy of the
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Antique 1670s British Books

Materials

Leather

Albrecht Dürer's La Passione, by Officina Bodoni Press
Located in Middletown, NY
-backed boards, gilt fillets and title, t.e.g., others uncut, plastic dust-jacket, leather-tipped board
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20th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

George Cruikshank's Magazine – 2 issues
Located in Middletown, NY
VERY RARE, complete run (2 issues) of the illustrated George Cruikshank's Magazine, with all four
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

George Cruikshank's Magazine – 2 issues
George Cruikshank's Magazine – 2 issues
H 8.75 in W 5.63 in D 0.75 in
Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
doubt that the public grants, like me, another kind of rarer and more estimable merit to this novel
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Antique 1820s French Books

Materials

Leather

London After Midnight by Marie Coolidge Rask, Photoplay Edition, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
striking ¼ green leather and cloth boards, with raised bands and gilt stamps and tiles to the spine, and a
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Later Printing, 1891
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. 12mo. Rebound in 1/.4 black leather and green marbled boards, with raised bands, gilt stamps, and gilt
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Antique 1890s English Gothic Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

An Edinburgh Eleven by J. M. Barrie - creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
slightly sunned, page edges lightly and uniformly toned but pages clean, firmly bound. [Cutler 13] A rare
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Book, A Fine Binding Boxiana, London, 1812
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine period illustrated book. The exterior of embossed leather boasts original gilt edges. Gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Book, A Fine Binding Boxiana, London, 1812
Book, A Fine Binding Boxiana, London, 1812
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 1.15 in
Vaughan's Sermons, 1873-1874
By Rev. James Vaughan
Located in valatie, NY
Numbered", "The Light of the World" and many more. Very rare and scarce.NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

Vaughan's Sermons, 1873-1874
Vaughan's Sermons, 1873-1874
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
Cinq-Mars; ou une conjuration sous Louis XIII - by Alfred de Vigny
Located in Middletown, NY
declared "extremely rare" by the dean of French bibliographers, Léopold Carteret (Le trésor du bibliophile
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Antique Early 19th Century Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
Illustrations by Harry Furniss. ** Contains a RARE LOOSE SHEET CIRCULAR, printed on wove paper with no border or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mary Robinson, Hubert De Sevrac a Romance of the Eighteenth Century, 1st Ed 1796
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
handsom set. Additional information: An exceedingly rare gothic novel by Robinson (known as "the
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Antique 1790s British Books

Materials

Leather

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Tom, Jerry, and Logic or Life in London by Pierce Egan
Located in Middletown, NY
A RARE Caledonian Theatre pamphlet, with witty satirical color plates in the Cruikshank style. Tom
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
luxurious red satin case with a red leather spine protects the book which comes with a certificate of
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Late 20th Century French Medieval Books

Materials

Leather, Satin, Paper

Very Early Illustrated Book on Birds, Giovanni P. Olina: "Uccelliera", 1622
Located in Middletown, NY
was considered quite rare "because of the use that many lovers of hunting have made of it." (p.357
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
spines, the pages with gilt edges and the covers framed with tooled gilt designs. This is the rare first
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Marvel Comics Library, Avengers, Vol. 1. 1963–1965, Limited Collector's Ed Book
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ideal representation of these books as they were produced at the time of publication. The most pristine
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Aluminum

Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll, 1872
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, 1872. Illustrated by John Tenniel. First US Edition. Octavo. Rebound in full white leather with blind
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, First Blakiston Edition, 1940
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Blakiston Edition. Rebound in quarter navy leather and cloth boards, with gilt titles, gilt tooling, and
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Vintage 1940s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Handbook of the American Wing Opening Exhibition, Presentation Copy
Located in valatie, NY
. Rare 2nd Ed leather bound presentation catalog bound in gilt decorated green calf, given to the lenders
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Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed
Located in Middletown, NY
A very rare DELUXE copy on Japon paper illustrated by James Jacques Tissot with a second set of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ultimate Collector Motorcycles. Limited Edition with Aluminum Print Covers
By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leading motorcycle photographers. Also included are rare archival gems, from early posters to remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

Materials

Aluminum, Foil

The Federalist, on the New Constitution by Publius, Second Edition, 2 Vols, 1802
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and custom slipcase with inlay. Presented is a rare second edition of the most important work of
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Antique Early 1800s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
Rowlandson's first and most famous color-plate book, rare to find in an early state as so many copies were
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulously rare antiquarian book from 1791, namely, Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by
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Antique 18th Century English Classical Greek Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, Mexico, 1992 This rare book
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Late 20th Century Mexican Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum by Bugenhagen, 1525
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare edition hardback copy of De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum ad
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Works of Shakespere Imperial Edition by Charles Knight Vol i with Golden Edges
Located in Doha, QA
This unique book is very rare and terrific edition which goes back to late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Books

Materials

Gold

Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, London. A very rare, sought after and important publication illustrated with numerous finely executed
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Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
!! This is the 'Holy Grail' of Texas books!!! First edition. 8vo. Three quarter leather and cloth
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Books

Materials

Enamel

Rural and Domestic Life of Germany by Howitt, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of The Rural and Domestic Life of Germany
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Books

Materials

Paper

Bibliomania or Book Madness by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1842
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting An Extremely Rare Edition hardback copy of Bibliomania or Book Madness; A
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Books

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Paper

John Bull Original Annuals from 1820-1829
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a set of 9 volumes, leather bound John Bull yearly annuals. All the weekly newspaper
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Rare John Dickinson Stacked Books End Tables
By Drexel, John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of very rare John Dickinson bibliotheque end tables, a very limited edition design from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Very Rare Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Tv Media Cabinet Faux Books
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare hand made in by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through
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20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Very Rare Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Sideboard TV Media Cabinet Faux Books
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare handmade by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods
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20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Regency circa 1820 Brown Leather Faux Books Shot Glass Drinks Bar Set
Located in GB
faux books shot glass holder bar set. A very rare and good-looking hidden bar set, this piece is
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Antique 1820s English Regency Barware

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Faux Leather, Glass

Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - publicated in books and magazines - designer: Arch. Spicka - very
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books
Located in GB
library bookcase in mahogany with leather faux books If you are looking at this listing then most
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Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Custom Order Paul Evans Leather & Steel Cabinet or Credenza Late 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
models at the time. Clad entirely in leather, it exudes simplicity, with fewer bells and whistles but
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Rare Vintage Gradual lounge sofa in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gradual lounge sofa - Cini Boeri - Knoll Stunning & rare Gradual sofa in black leather. Designed
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books, the first edition of 1925
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Paper

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