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Suite of 6 Early 20th Century French Leather Bound Dictionary Books Dated 1929
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or an office with this complete suite of six large antique dictionary books
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Early 20th Century French Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 2 in
Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy
Category
Antique 18th Century Books
Materials
Paper
1775 A Dictionary of the English Language
By Samuel Johnson
Located in Bath, GB
An important edition of Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the English language, being the first
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Antique 1770s British Books
Materials
Paper
1786 A Dictionary of the English Language
By Samuel Johnson
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful edition of Johnson's dictionary, a striking copy of the first edition complete in one
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Antique 1780s European Books
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Leather Bound French Scientific Dictionaries
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French pair of Nouveau Dictionnaire Des Sciences books by Paul Poiré. The collection of books is
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20th Century French Other Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Dictionary of British Landscape Painters by Maurice H. Grant
Located in valatie, NY
Dictionary of British landscape painters by Maurice H. Grant. Leigh-on-Sea: Lewis, UK, 1970. Re
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Vintage 1970s English Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
France. These books are called "Bible dictionaries". These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
France. These books are called "Bible dictionaries". These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice
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Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of five hard-bound gardening books, suitable for the beginner and the advanced
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
H 8 in W 12 in D 14 in
Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art, Pair of 1st Ed's Books
By W.B. Honey
Located in valatie, NY
comprehensive dictionary of European ceramic art including extensive information on factories, artists
Category
20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
E. BENEZIT - Dictionnaire Critique Et Documentaire Des Peintres, Sculpteure
Located in valatie, NY
Graveurs 8 Volume Set. The Bible of artists references. The Benezit Dictionary of Artists has been
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Mid-20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
H 84 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in
Antique Treasury Of Botany, Vol 1&2, English Language, Reference Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique reference books 'The Treasury of Botany' by Samuel Maunder. Published in
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
H 6.89 in W 4.53 in D 1.58 in
The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
boasts 100,000 marginal references and readings, Dr. William Smith’s “Standard Bible Dictionary,” a
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
L'Arte del Legno e del Mobile in Italia, First Edition
By Silvano Colombo
Located in valatie, NY
produced between the 15th and 19th centuries. Includes a dictionary of technique and a comprehensive
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued as works of art. Intricately
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
French Furniture from the 19th Century
By Denise Ledoux-Lebard
Located in valatie, NY
Furniture from the 19th c 1795-1889 Dictionary of cabinet-makers and carpenters.) Paris: Les Éditions de
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20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco by Victor Arwas
Located in valatie, NY
dictionary of the glassmakers of the period.
Category
Vintage 1980s English Books
Materials
Paper
The Miniature in Europe, 4 volumes - Leo R. Schidlof - Akademische Druck, 1964
Located in London, GB
. Spanning the first two volumes, he assembles a dictionary that broadens the number of artists and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 8.08 in D 7.88 in
Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, 1997) and Johnny le Survivant, an A to Z dictionary in collaboration with Patrick Mahé, also a friend
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
Benson and Hedges Book of Racing Colours (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Jockey Club)
A pictorial dictionary of racing colours; as much a work of graphic art as a reference book
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Toulouse Lautrec, French Book by Gerard Durozoi, 1992
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Atlanta, GA
Editions. He is currently preparing a dictionary of contemporary art.
Features:
Title: Toulouse Lautrec
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1990s French Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Beatriz Milhazes (signed collectors' edition)
By Beatriz Milhazes, Hans Werner Holzwarth, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
280 paintings, a long conversation piece, and a poetic dictionary of key motifs, the book explores all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
100 Interiors Around the World Hardcover, Tashen 2012 Series
Located in North Hollywood, CA
100 Interiors Around the World, large format by Tashen
2 large heavy books, 100 Interiors Around
Category
20th Century German Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
). He wrote popular books and magazine articles in a steady stream. His Epic of America was an
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Beatriz Milhazes, Limited Edition, Signed Monograph
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
poetic dictionary of key Milhazes motifs by Adriano Pedrosa round out this comprehensive volume.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
New Century Dictionary pockmark - zymurgy
By Tony Dagradi
Located in New Orleans, LA
celebrated artists.
Since 2015, Tony has been exploring the visual possibilities of altered books
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Varnish
New Century Dictionary a-pocket veto
By Tony Dagradi
Located in New Orleans, LA
altered books. Choosing vintage and antiquarian texts, he carefully cuts through one page at a time
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Varnish, Acrylic
Au But Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher France 1890
By Alfred Boucher
Located in Antwerp, BE
class medal.
This bronze is illustrated in the following books:
Bronzes, sculptors and founders, H
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Antique 1890s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 8.27 in
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
as law books, dictionaries etc. This fine antique from circa 1920 is in excellent condition, it
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
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H 35.7 in W 24.2 in D 10 in
Huge Italian Wrought Iron Braided Rope Tassel Design Magazine Rack Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Rope and Tassels Design.
Made in Italy in the late 1960 for heavy Books, Magazines, Atlas, Dictionary
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.25 in W 24 in D 15 in
Art Deco Style Sculpture Nude & Gazelle Seduction Fayral & Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
marble base.
This model is illustrated in several books:
“Art Deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, Academy
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2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 9.45 in W 25.99 in D 5.52 in
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
Luxury Market. ACC Art Books, 2023, pp. 38-39 (illus. fig. 1.33).
Town and Emanuel
Recorded in the
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
. "Miniature Artist got an Early Start..." Star-Phoenix (Saskatoon) 16 May 1946.
Gray, Sara. The Dictionary of
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
'Sand Dunes at Annisquam, Cape Ann', Massachusetts, Gloucester, New England, NAD
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
:
Artists in California 1786-1940, Third Edition, Edan Milton Hughes: Crocker Art Museum, Sheridan Books
Category
1890s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition V, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
understanding.
With only three books permitted during his detention Pound selected a text by Confucius in the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Composition II, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
understanding.
With only three books permitted during his detention Pound selected a text by Confucius in the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Composition IV, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
understanding.
With only three books permitted during his detention Pound selected a text by Confucius in the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Composition I, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
understanding.
With only three books permitted during his detention Pound selected a text by Confucius in the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Gilt Bronze Paper Cut - Maurice Frécourt - Period: Early 20th Century
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
emblematic object for the literary and other assiduous readers. In the days when books were simply handmade
Category
20th Century French Other Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Old Print of Univalve 'Gastropod' Species; Ear Shells, Limpets, Etc., 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
volume work, 'A New Dictionary of Natural History or, Compleat Universal Display of Animated Nature with
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Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 8.86 in D 0 in
'Mother and Child', Woman Impressionist, Paris, Académie Julian, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Kerteminde. Munch illustrated several of Breum's books and, through her, was introduced to the women's
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1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 22 in D 0.13 in
French Bronze by André Vincent Becquerel Sculpture of Ibex Rare
Located in Oakland, CA
artist for many famous pieces birds, panthers and can be referenced in these books. “The dictionary of
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1920s Art Deco More Art
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 9 in D 15 in
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
Roman and Greek architecture.
Nb.
Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors
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Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Street After Rain (Santiago de Chile) Dominican Artist
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
exhibits around the world and the subject of four books that illustrate his contributions. Art historian
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Regattas day (a tribute to Seurat). Large format Riverside scene with figures.
Located in Segovia, ES
several dictionaries and reference books on Spanish art. An essay on his art, as well as anthologies of
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1990s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 44.89 in W 76.78 in D 0.79 in
Antique Print of Harmonillus Turning into a Lemon Tree, 1646
Located in Langweer, NL
), was an Italian Jesuit and professor in Rome, a botanist, and an author of illustrated botanical books
Category
Antique 1640s Prints
Materials
Paper
'Monterey Coast', California Impressionist, Paris, St. Ives, Laguna Beach, AIC
By George Gardner Symons
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, Sheridan Books 2002, Vol. 2, page 1086; Mantle Fielding’s Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors and
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Nude Walking, Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Cleveland School Artist
By Max Kalish
Located in Beachwood, OH
’30s and ’40s”, at the Judah L. Magnes Museum.
Books about the life and work of Max Kalish include
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1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'The Meet', English Edwardian Fox Hunting, Equestrian Watercolor, Horses, Beagle
By Thomas Ivester Lloyd
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-scale hunting oils and watercolors, he also illustrated a number of books on dogs and horses and became
Category
Early 1900s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor
19th Century English Leather Bound and Gilt Holy Bible by John Brown Dated 1864
Located in Dallas, TX
, marginal references and illustrations, a summary of the several books,an analysis of each chapter, a
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Religious Items
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
'Moonlight Sonata', Munich School, National Academy, California, Carmel, PPIE
By William Ritschel
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
California 1786-1940, Third Edition, Edan Milton Hughes: Crocker Art Museum, Sheridan Books 2002, Vol. 2
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 0.13 in
River Bure, Norfolk. East Anglia. English Rural Landscape. Tugboat and Barges.
By Rowland Hilder
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Times illustrators award. He illustrated several other books, including Moby Dick. In 1929 he was
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 23.23 in W 26.78 in D 1.97 in
"Road Builder" 20th Century Modern WPA Labor Bronze WPA Depression-Era Sculpture
By Max Kalish
Located in New York, NY
. Magnes Museum.
Books about the life and work of Max Kalish include Lawson Lewis's, 1933, The Sculpture
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1920s American Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect with just a few dictionaries or other small books between them.
Mind you, our price for these
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 6.1 in W 5.1 in D 3.2 in
Pre-Raphaelite Style Painting of Mothers and Babies in WWII
Located in Miami, FL
her work. She also illustrated a number of books, including several of Russian fairy tales. Lived in
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1940s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Tempera, Mixed Media, Oil
H 20 in W 24 in D 3 in
'Gypsy Flute Player', Royal Academy, NY World's Fair, Pasadena, GGIE, Romany
By Aage Christian Wiboltt
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Art Museum, Sheridan Books 2002, Vol. 2, page 1189; Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975: 400 Years
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Cardboard
H 28 in W 23.25 in D 0.25 in
Barge Toiler -Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Labor Plaster Depression-Era Sculpture
By Max Kalish
Located in New York, NY
People's Art Movement of the '30s and '40s", at the Judah L. Magnes Museum.
Books about the life and work
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
'Ginger Cat with Still Life', American Modernist, WPA Muralist, SFAA, GGIE, MoMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-reference works including Who Was Who in American Art, Mallett’s Dictionary of Artists and Hughes Dictionary
Category
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 26.25 in W 30.25 in D 0.75 in
Mo'jam
By Farah Khelil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two artists who are both passionate about books. It is important for us to present this project in
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Tilt-Top Table of Neat Proportions
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture designer Thomas Sheraton, born in Stockton-on-Tees, England in 1751 and whose books, “The Cabinet
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Side Tables
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut
H 39.25 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
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