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FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !
FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !

FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: FISCHEL, Oskar & Max Von Boehn, (M. Edwardes - translator). TITLE: Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century as Represented in the Pictures and Engravings of the Time. P...

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Antique Early 1900s British Books

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Leather

NOLHAC, Pierre De. Maria Antoinette. IN A FINE EARLY COSWAY BINDING!
NOLHAC, Pierre De. Maria Antoinette. IN A FINE EARLY COSWAY BINDING!

NOLHAC, Pierre De. Maria Antoinette. IN A FINE EARLY COSWAY BINDING!

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: NOLHAC, Pierre De. TITLE: Maria Antoinette. PUBLISHER: London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1905. DESCRIPTION: IN A FINE COSWAY STYLE BINDING. 1 vol., 8-1/2" x 6-1/8", bound in f...

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Antique Early 1900s English Books

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Leather

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING

Located in Middletown, NY

A sumptuous extra-illustrated copy with Cosway-style binding by Bayntun of Bath. London: Eveleigh Nash, 1910. Octavo, 8 1/4 x 5 3/8 (210 x 137 mm),pp. i-xii, 382. Illustrated with ...

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Early 20th Century English Books

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Leather, Paint, Paper

GRIBBLE. Rousseau & The Women He Loved. 1ST ED EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING!
GRIBBLE. Rousseau & The Women He Loved. 1ST ED EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING!

GRIBBLE. Rousseau & The Women He Loved. 1ST ED EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING!

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: GRIBBLE, Francis. TITLE: Rousseau And The Women He Loved. PUBLISHER: London: Eveleigh Nash, 1908. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., 8-1...

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Antique Early 1900s British Books

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Leather

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue
Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue

Located in Middletown, NY

First Edition, First Issue. 8vo; 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (212 x 130 mm); pp. ix, 625,38 steel-engraved plates, engraved frontespiece, engraved vignette title page, and 150 woodcuts and ill...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING
Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING

Lady JACKSON. The French Court & Society. 2 VOLS. 1881 IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: JACKSON, Lady Catherine Charlotte. TITLE: The French Court and Society, Reign of Louis XVI and First Empire. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1881. DESCRIPTION: ...

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Antique 1880s British Books

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Leather

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"My Early Life" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Cosway-Style Asprey Binding
"My Early Life" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Cosway-Style Asprey Binding

"My Early Life" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Cosway-Style Asprey Binding

By Winston Churchill

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The book is elaborately presented in a Cosway-style binding, in full crushed red Morocco leather by Asprey of London.

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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Leather, Paper

Dilke, French Painters of the 18th Century, in an Outstanding Cosway Binding
Dilke, French Painters of the 18th Century, in an Outstanding Cosway Binding

Dilke, French Painters of the 18th Century, in an Outstanding Cosway Binding

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: Dilke, [Emilia Francis], Lady. Title: French Painters of the 18th century. Publisher: London: George Bell, 1899. Description: first edition. 1 vol., 11-3/8" x 7-7/8...

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Antique 1890s British Books

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Leather

MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: MOORHOUSE, E. Hallam. TITLE: Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587 - 1808. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1910. DESCRIPTION: A COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., octavo., 8-7/16" ...

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Vintage 1910s British Books

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Leather

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SYMONDS, John Addington. TITLE: Wine, Women, and Song: Mediaeval Latin Students' Songs. PUBLISHER: London: Chatto and Windus, 1884. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A...

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Antique 1880s British Books

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Leather

Robert Burns, Poems, in a Fine Cosway Style Binding, by a Noted 19th C Artist
Robert Burns, Poems, in a Fine Cosway Style Binding, by a Noted 19th C Artist

Robert Burns, Poems, in a Fine Cosway Style Binding, by a Noted 19th C Artist

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Author: Burns, Robert. Title: Poems. Publisher: London: T. Werner Laurie, Ltd., 1927. Description: In A Fine Cosway Style Binding. 1 vol., 9" x 5-3/4", facsimile of the 178...

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Vintage 1920s British Books

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Leather

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19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Sunset over a Scottish Highland Loch Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 26.5 inches x 36....

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$23,689Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...

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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

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Fabric

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...

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Mid-20th Century French Statues

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Bronze

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

$1,189Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

$2,750 / set

H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

Located in Hudson, NY

These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book contains text, margin commentary and pictorial illustration to the fronts pages. Al...

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Antique 18th Century Books

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Paper

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"
Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

Study For "The Land Of Enchantment"

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Image Dimensions: Image 9" x 19" Sheet Dimensions: 15" x 20.25" Medium: Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper laid to board This is an unsigned study for the 38" H x 75" W oil pain...

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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Board, Graphite

The Gray Kimono: Early 20th Century American Impressionist Painting
The Gray Kimono: Early 20th Century American Impressionist Painting

The Gray Kimono: Early 20th Century American Impressionist Painting

By William Merritt Chase

Located in New York, NY

The Gray Kimono, 1901, by William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches unframed (50.8 x 40.64 cm) 28 x 24 1/16 inches framed (71.12 x 61.11875 cm) Paper (Alice Wil...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows

Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...

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Antique Early 1900s English Windows

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Stained Glass

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...

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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

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Iron

Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800

Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800

By Cary’s

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors fee...

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Antique Early 1800s English Globes

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Mahogany

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Windows

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Stained Glass

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare
1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

$2,112

H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in

1847 The Plays of William Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare

Located in Bath, GB

A beautifully bound complete eight volume edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. A charming eight volume edition of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies, ...

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Paper

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Cosway Binding Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cosway binding books available for sale. The range of distinct cosway binding books — often made from animal skin, leather and paper — can elevate any home. Cosway binding books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.

Finding the Right Books for You

Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.

Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.

No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.

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