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Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810
Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810

Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

of this edition, both of the men who founded the encyclopedia, Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell, had

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800
Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800

Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

. They are random volumes of The Encyclopedia Britannica, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Books

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Paper

Rare Old Print of Stenography, Fabicius' Reply to Pyrrhus and St. Paul, c.1810
Rare Old Print of Stenography, Fabicius' Reply to Pyrrhus and St. Paul, c.1810

Rare Old Print of Stenography, Fabicius' Reply to Pyrrhus and St. Paul, c.1810

Located in Langweer, NL

Fabicius' reply to Pyrrhus and St. Paul's speech. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique War Map of the Region of Mons 'Bergen', Belgium, circa 1810
Antique War Map of the Region of Mons 'Bergen', Belgium, circa 1810

Antique War Map of the Region of Mons 'Bergen', Belgium, circa 1810

$122Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 10.44 in D 0 in

Antique War Map of the Region of Mons 'Bergen', Belgium, circa 1810

Located in Langweer, NL

), Belgium. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Engraving of Stenography Incl The Lords Prayer, c.1810
Rare Antique Engraving of Stenography Incl The Lords Prayer, c.1810

Rare Antique Engraving of Stenography Incl The Lords Prayer, c.1810

$178Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 8.27 in D 0 in

Rare Antique Engraving of Stenography Incl The Lords Prayer, c.1810

Located in Langweer, NL

, figures and more. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 465 Antique Print of Roof Structures by Bell, c.1810
Pl. 465 Antique Print of Roof Structures by Bell, c.1810

Pl. 465 Antique Print of Roof Structures by Bell, c.1810

$56Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.48 in W 8.15 in D 0 in

Pl. 465 Antique Print of Roof Structures by Bell, c.1810

Located in Langweer, NL

print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by A. Bell. Artist

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Set of Four Pig Sticking Prints, Lithographs
Set of Four Pig Sticking Prints, Lithographs

Set of Four Pig Sticking Prints, Lithographs

$877

H 21.5 in W 28.5 in D 1 in

Set of Four Pig Sticking Prints, Lithographs

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

. According to the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, it was actively encouraged by military authorities as good

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Antique 1850s European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt and Gold Bud Vase, NY Art Glass
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt and Gold Bud Vase, NY Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt and Gold Bud Vase, NY Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

section for the Encyclopedia Britannica and founded both the Journal of Glass Studies and the New Glass

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass
Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

to glass scholars, artists and collectors. He wrote the glass section for the Encyclopedia Britannica

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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Vase, NY Art Glass
Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Vase, NY Art Glass

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Vase, NY Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

section for the Encyclopedia Britannica and founded both the Journal of Glass Studies and the New Glass

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Oversized Mug or Vase, NY Art Glass, 1983
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Oversized Mug or Vase, NY Art Glass, 1983

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Oversized Mug or Vase, NY Art Glass, 1983

By Thomas Buechner III, Vitrex

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

is known to glass scholars, artists and collectors. He wrote the glass section for the Encyclopedia

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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Jars

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Art Glass, Sommerso

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Sommerso Coral and White Vase, New York Art Glass
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Sommerso Coral and White Vase, New York Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Sommerso Coral and White Vase, New York Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III, Thomas Kelly

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

section for the Encyclopedia Britannica and founded both the Journal of Glass Studies and the New Glass

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt Blue and Gold Vase, New York Art Glass
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt Blue and Gold Vase, New York Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt Blue and Gold Vase, New York Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III, Thomas Kelly

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

glass section for the Encyclopedia Britannica and founded both the Journal of Glass Studies and the New

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

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Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica  25 Volumes
Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica  25 Volumes

Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes

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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 3 in

Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes

Located in Middleburg, VA

Fabulous set of 25 volumes early English large leather bound Encyclopedia Britannica beautifully

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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Leather Bound Books These antique Encyclopedia Britannica books are a great addition to any

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

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Leather, Paper

West Indies, 1606

West Indies, 1606

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in

West Indies, 1606

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Houston, TX

ratio of latitude to longitude. He also introduced the term atlas for a collection of maps (Encyclopedia

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Antique Early 1600s Belgian Prints

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Louis Vuitton, the idea

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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, March 1936
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, March 1936

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, March 1936

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H 23.75 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, March 1936

Located in Dallas, TX

Encyclopedia Britannica did a reproduction of his painting “Yacht America”.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

"The Market" by Marion Greenwood
"The Market" by Marion Greenwood

"The Market" by Marion Greenwood

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H 27 in W 30.75 in D 2 in

"The Market" by Marion Greenwood

By Marion Greenwood

Located in Wiscasset, ME

, Encyclopedia Britannica, American Academy of Fine Arts, New York Public Library, New Britain Art Institute

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Unusual Needlework Flag, Made in the Near East for an American Citizen
Unusual Needlework Flag, Made in the Near East for an American Citizen

Unusual Needlework Flag, Made in the Near East for an American Citizen

Located in York County, PA

. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines the Near East as including Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, the Gaza Strip

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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare Set of Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition '1878-1889' Vols 1-24 Plus Index
Rare Set of Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition '1878-1889' Vols 1-24 Plus Index

Rare Set of Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition '1878-1889' Vols 1-24 Plus Index

By Encyclopaedia Britannica

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Encyclopedia Britannica, 9th Edition 1878 - 1889, Vols. 1-24, Plus Index. A rare set of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Books

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Paper

Pl. 494 Antique Print of Ship Structures by Archibald, c.1810
Pl. 494 Antique Print of Ship Structures by Archibald, c.1810

Pl. 494 Antique Print of Ship Structures by Archibald, c.1810

Located in Langweer, NL

structures. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar
Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar

Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar

Located in Lomita, CA

Famille Rose was introduced from Europe around 1685 according to Encyclopedia Britannica, and the Chinese

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Directoire Style Wrought Iron Mid-Century Pedestals for Art Objects or Plants
Directoire Style Wrought Iron Mid-Century Pedestals for Art Objects or Plants

Directoire Style Wrought Iron Mid-Century Pedestals for Art Objects or Plants

Located in Lomita, CA

Encyclopedia Britannica and it was the last phase of Louis XVI style. This period was informed by Roman

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Vintage 1950s American Directoire Pedestals and Columns

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Stone, Travertine, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Rare Drawings by Robert Edmond Jones
Set of Four Rare Drawings by Robert Edmond Jones

Set of Four Rare Drawings by Robert Edmond Jones

By Robert Jones

Located in NYC, NY

obstinacy was the immovable object tenfold and quite impossible to overcome." The Encyclopedia

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Early 20th Century American Drawings

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

Knoll described this standard layout in her 1964 “Commercial Interiors” entry for the Encyclopedia

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass
Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass

By Thomas Buechner III

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

, artists and collectors. He wrote the glass section for the Encyclopedia Britannica and founded both the

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk
1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

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H 13 in W 35.44 in D 10.24 in

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Malle. Stencil monogram made for britannica encyclopedia

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

This set is in good condition and there are a total of 24 volumes. The total measures 44" wide and 11" high with a depth of 9".

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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Machine Age bookends

Machine Age bookends

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H 7.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Machine Age bookends

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Great totalitarian styling. Very heavy. You could hold back an entire set of Encyclopedia

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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Five Late 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Corals and Seaweed Specimens
Five Late 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Corals and Seaweed Specimens

Five Late 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Corals and Seaweed Specimens

By George Selby Howard

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

original illustrations published in 1787-1797, Edinburgh for "Encyclopedia Britannica" edited by Colin

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Antique 1770s British George III Prints

Materials

Parchment Paper

Florence Knoll Credenza Sideboard Walnut & Carrara Marble Original, 1970s
Florence Knoll Credenza Sideboard Walnut & Carrara Marble Original, 1970s

Florence Knoll Credenza Sideboard Walnut & Carrara Marble Original, 1970s

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

. Florence Knoll described this standard layout in her 1964 “Commercial Interiors” entry for the Encyclopedia

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

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$3,178 / set

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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Gold Leaf

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

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