Complete Five-Volume 1831 Leather-bound Set of "Buffon’s Natural History"
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a complete 1831, 5-volume American edition of "A Natural History of the Globe, of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants." THE SERIES The content ...
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Architecture from the Arab World 1914 - 2014 - George Arbid
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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De Stijl - restructured - by Paul van Rosmalen, Domitille D. Orgeval
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - 58 pages - Borzo Gallery ; London : Mayor Gallery
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$809Sale Price|20% Off
4 Vols Vintage English Maps, John Speed, Cartography Folio, Reproduction, C.1953
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 4 volume compendium atlas of England by John Speed. An English, cartography folio, reproduced and presented in slip cases by John Arlott, dating to the mid 20th ce...
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Whittington Press – Long Summer: Etchings & Poems by Judy Ling Wong
Located in Middletown, NY
Andoversford: The Whittington Press, 1977. First, Limited Edition. Folio, 13 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (335 x 235 mm); 13 double leaves folded at the fore-edge. Illustrated with ten origi...
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Whittington Press: The Diary of Edward Thomas - wood engravings by H. Weissborn
Located in Middletown, NY
Whittington Press / Thomas, Edward The Diary of Edward Thomas, 1 January – 8 April 1917; with a Foreword by Myfanwy Thomas and an Introduction by Roland Gant, and with eight wood-eng...
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The Garden Party and Other Stories by K. Mansfield, illustr. Marie Laurencin
Located in Middletown, NY
Mansfield, Katherine & Marie Laurencin, illustrator The Garden Party and Other Stories London: The Verona Press, 1939. LIMITED EDITION 4to, 10 x 7 inches (255 x 175 mm); (i–x), 316,...
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1752 Fontanella “Tractatus de Pactis Nuptialibus”, 2-Volume Folio Set, Original
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Magnificent and extremely rare two-volume folio set of “Tractatus de Pactis Nuptialibus, sive De Capitulis Matrimonialibus” by Joan Pere Fontanella, printed in Geneva in 1752 by Frèr...
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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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Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, cir...
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Commerce Of The Prairies 1944 Vol 1 & 2 Josiah Gregg
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This work is considered a cornerstone of Western Americana literature and a cartographic landmark for its detailed maps. The book published in 1944 is the second issue printed both i...
Leather, Paper
Mies Van Der Rohe - A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mies Van Der Rohe - A Critical Biography by Franz Schulze in association with the Mies Van Der Rohe Archive of the Museum of Modern Art. Softcover book, published by the University o...
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"Joaquim Tenreiro: Madeira, Arte e Design" — Brazilian Design Book
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Published more than a decade before the landmark Tenreiro monograph edited by Soraia Cals (1998), this volume is regarded as one of the earliest comprehensive publications dedicated ...
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"Some Fun Tonight" Two Volume History of the Beatles by Chuck Gunderson
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous "Some Fun Tonight!: The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America:nThe Historic Tours of 1964 -1966" two volume history of the by Chuck Gunderson, circa 2013. The l...
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The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923
Located in South Burlington, VT
Antique 1923 pair hand cast "The Wanderer" sculptural book ends, circa 1920s Musician plays his horn and enthralls a perked ear rabbit. Designer: CoPr 1923 with logo on reverse. ...
Iron
Thonet: Pionier des Industriedesigns, 1830-1900
By Thonet, Vitra
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Alexander Von Vegesack - Publisher: Vitra Design Museum, 1994
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IL DESIGN ITALIANO. 1964 - 1990 by Andrea Branzi
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Electa, 1996 - 493pp. Colour and black & white illustrations
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Chairs: A History by Florence de Dampierre
By Florence de Dampierre
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. - Publication Date: 2006
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Catalogue Thonet 688: Stühle, Polstermöbel und Tische aus Holz und Stahl
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - 111 pages
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1970 IKEA catalogue
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Deutsche Stahlrohrmöbel 650 Modelle 1927 -1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Autor: Alexander von Vegesack
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Mies van der Rohe - Vila Tugendhat Brno, Alex Dill / Rudiger Kramm
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Published by Wasmuth, 2007 - first edition
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R.D. Russell, Marian Pepler
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Plattenbau privat: 60 Interieurs by Susann Hopf
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l'Arredamento Domestico
By Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Il design in Italia dell'arredamento domestico by Gramigna Giuliana, Biondi Pao
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Umberto Allemandi & C.
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Set of three volumes Phaidon Design Classics
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - by Simon Alderson, Ralph Ball , Edward Barber - 2006 - 3300 pages
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Børge Mogensen by Lars Hedebo Olsen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Inoxydable Tolix - Brigitte Durieux
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Publisher: Editions de la Martiniere - Publication date: 29 Aug. 2008 - Edition: 1st.
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Original Knoll International catalogue, 1959 + price list
By Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos
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Egon Eiermann - 1904-1970 - Bauten und Projekte
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Publication date : 1 Oct. 1984
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Das Möbel Als Gebrauchsgegenstand Band III+IV - Adolf G.Schneck - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - Softcover - Place of Publication: Stuttgart - Publisher: Julius Hoffmann - Year Printed: 1929 - Illustrator: Herbert Hoffmann - for the condition see the photos
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Haus und Raum Band II+III Gute Möbel and Schöne Räume by Julius Hoffman - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - Softcover - Place of Publication: Stuttgart - Publisher: Julius Hoffmann - Year Printed: 1929 - Illustrator: Herbert Hoffmann - for the condition see the photos
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Die schöne Wohnung. Beispiele neuzeitlicher deutscher Wohnräume by Hans Eckstein
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - München,F. Bruckmann., 1931
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Das Möbel als Gebrauchsgegenstand by Adolf G. Schneck - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - 140 pictures - Publisher: Julius Hoffmann - softcover
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Das Kleinhaus - Seine Konstruktion und Einrichtung - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - loosen pages
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Umbau - Fassadenveränderung, Ladeneinbau, Wohnhausmbau, Seitliche Erwiterung
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos - Von Architekt Konstanty Gutschow u. Ingenieur Dr. Hermann Zippe, Julius Hoffmann Verlag, Stuttgart,
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The Architectural Forum November 1940 Magazine Time Inc
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The Architectural Forum November 1940 building for defense spiral bound magazine of building and architecture 9.25 W x 11.88 H x .63 thick Original preowned vintage condition Refer t...
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The Architectural Forum September 1939 Magazine Time Inc
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The Architectural Forum September 1939 Published by Time Inc Time Warner spiral bound magazine of building and architecture 9.25 W x 11.88 H x .5 Thick Original preowned vintage cond...
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The Architectural Forum August 1941 Magazine Time Inc
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The Architectural Forum August 1941 spiral bound magazine of building and architecture Time Inc publisher 9 .19 W x 11.88 H x .25 Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images ...
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Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
By John Follis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
September 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine John Follis James Reed 9.75 W x 12.75 H Original vintage condition preowned Refer to images please
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Basquiat tokyo catalog
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1997 Jean-Michel Basquiat Enrico Navarra catalog Japan: Vintage 1997 Basquiat exhibition catalog, published on the occasion of galerie Enrico Navarra's 1997 Tokyo exhibition. Well e...
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The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Kerouac, Jack. The Dharma Bums. New York: The Viking Press, 1958. First edition. Octavo. Black cloth boards with silver and metallic green lettering. In the original illustrated dust...
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Gustave Doré Illustrated “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Complete Engravings
By Paul McCarthy
Located in San Diego, CA
A monumental Victorian folio edition of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, magnificently illustrated with the celebrated engravings of Gustave Doré, published...
Paper
Vintage 1989 Barbie Mattel Original Pink Paper Book Covers NOS - Many Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1989 Barbie Mattel Original Pink Paper Book Covers NOS - Many Available. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14.25" H x 11" W.
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Neo Rauch Exhibition Catalogue, David Zwirner Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
A compelling exhibition catalogue devoted to the work of German painter Neo Rauch, published by David Zwirner. This richly illustrated volume captures Rauch’s distinctive visual lang...
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The Story of the Little Big Horn by Colonel W. A. Graham, Second Edition, 1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Graham, Col. William A. The Story of the Little Big Horn: Custer’s Last Fight. Harrisburg: Military Service Publishing Co., 1945. Second edition, later printing. Octavo. In original ...
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The Lady and the Tramp by Ward Greene, First Edition, in Dust Jacket, [1953]
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Greene, Ward. Lady and the Tramp. New York: Simon and Schuster, [1953]. First edition, first printing. Foreword by Walt Disney. Illustrated by Joe G. Rinaldi. Octavo. In the original...
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Extremely RARE SET of magazines Bytova kultura - 1930s / Avantgarde
By Adolf Loos, Jan Vanek, Josef Gocar
Located in Praha, CZ
- texts by : Adolf Loos - Jan Vaněk - Peter Altenberg- Pavel Janák - Josef Gočár - Ladislav Žák - original good condition with some loose pages - very rare - V. Albrechtová-Wiesnerov...
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Thonet 14: History, Development by Giovanni Renzi
By TASCHEN
Located in Praha, CZ
- original condition, see the photos Publisher : Silvana Publication date : 16 Nov. 2008 Edition : Bilingual Language : English, Italian Print length : 104 pages ...
Paper
Extremely RARE SET of magazines BYT A UMENI - 1930s / Avantgarde
Located in Praha, CZ
- Hàla, Arch. F. - Adamek, Arch. B. - Chmela, Arch. E. - Zelenka, Arch. F. - Karau, Arch. Jiri - Heythum, Arch. F. -- - Mühlstein, Arch. - van Doesberg, Theo - Forel, Jos. - Markeliu...
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Beatrice Wood Signed Book Exhibition Catalog Intimate Appeal The Figurative Art
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare signed softcover book/exhibition catalog by Beatrice Wood. The book is titled "Intimate Appeal: The Figurative Art of Beatrice Wood" and was released to coincid...
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3 Vol Set Catalog Of The Byzantine & Early Mediaeval Antiquities Dumbarton Oaks
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 3 Catalogues Of The Byzantine And Early Mediaeval Antiquities In The Dumbarton Oaks Collection. 1st Ed hardcovers with dust jackets in various conditions. Published by Dumbart...
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Robert Rauschenberg Works from Captiva 1978 Exhibition Set
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
In 1978, at the height of his career, Robert Rauschenberg participated in an exhibition at the Vancouver gallery. This complete set from that show, called "WORKS FROM CAPTIVA - AN EX...
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Frank Lloyd Wright Book by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer, 1994 Edition
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright by Bruce-brooks-pfeiffer. Hardcover book. Published by Barnes Noble Books (1994). A building by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is at once unmistakably individual, ...
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FABLES OF AESOP & Caxton's AESOP – OFFICINA BODONI, with hand-colored plates
Located in Middletown, NY
An exquisite edition of the Fables with hand-colored illustrations engraved from the original 15th century Verona edition. OFFICINA BODONI / Aesop. (William Caxton, translator) Full ...
Gold Leaf
Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photog...
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Guests by Russell Lynes Hardcover Book
Located in Stamford, CT
Guests by Russell Lynes Hardcover book printed in 1951.
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Aperture Photography Magazine Collection of 6 Early Issues 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Aperture Photography Magazine Collection of 6 Early Issues 1950s. Not real familiar with rating condition of magazines and books. Please ask any questions. Appear to be in nice condi...
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$3,954Sale Price|25% Off
Marcel Duchamp & André Breton Le Surréalisme en 1947 Iconic First Edition
By André Breton
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare first edition of Le Surréalisme en 1947, a seminal work curated by André Breton and featuring the iconic cover design Prière de Toucher by Marcel Duchamp. Published in Paris by ...
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