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19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
metal), or more expensive "métal extra-blanc" (extra-white metal) for higher quality products. Like for
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Nickel
H 1.58 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Rene Lalique Art Deco Snake Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
and on stage as by famous party people as Cleo de Merode.
His jewels were the most expensive
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Pearl Royale Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire and Pearl Vibrator Sculpture
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
not reconcile such a luxurious and expensive item for the act of sex. I was of the mindset that if we
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Art Deco Pierre D'Avesn Molded Glass Bowl, France
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Lalique's famous "Snake" vase and the "Tourbillons" vase, two of "Lalique's" most expensive collectibles. In
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Pierre D'Avesn Green Molded Glass Bowl
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Prato, Tuscany
designed Lalique's famous "Snake" vase and the "Tourbillons" vase, two of "Lalique's" most expensive
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Pierre D'Avesn Yellow Molded Glass Flower Bowl.
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Prato, Tuscany
" most expensive collectibles. In 1926, he left René Lalique and created his designs; from 1930 to 1936
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
The Debatable Land Between This World and the Next Book by Robert Dale Owen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
original edition book, dating back to the 1880s, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 7.25 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
reasonably priced, although early, rare and very expensive pieces are also described. Includes a large
Category
Vintage 1970s English Books
Materials
Paper
David o Selznicks Hollywood Large Book Printed in Italy by Bonanza
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful large book produced by Bonanza Books printed in Italy very expensive $85 from the 1980
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Books
Materials
Paper
Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
million, and still today holds the record for being the most expensive dress ever sold at auction, a
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 10.88 in W 8.88 in D 1.88 in
London After Midnight by Marie Coolidge Rask, Photoplay Edition, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
One of the most collectible Grosset & Dunlap photoplay editions, this book was a novelization of the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Bvlgari Amanda Triossi Daniela Mascetti 2008
Located in London, GB
that has made Bulgari one of the most expensive and beautiful jewelers in the world. A fine copy in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
expensive materials of the piece convey the object's elegance. The interior of the box's lid forms one of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Games
Materials
Silver, Brass
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H 5.52 in W 12.6 in D 14.57 in
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, in New York, in 1931. One of the most collectible Grosset & Dunlap photoplay editions, this book was
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Ruhlmann Un Genie De L'Art Deco Editions D'Art, Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in the Art Deco movement. His furniture featured sleek designs, expensive and exotic materials and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co., Royal
Located in Soquel, CA
based on the custom line, but made to be less expensive for the working classes.
In 1931 the company
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
By Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Miami, FL
expensive book produced in the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece is signed by Newton and
Category
Late 20th Century Monacan Modern Books
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 22 in D 28.5 in
Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
).
The present set, in the works rarest and most expensive form, is exquisite. The subscription notices
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books
Materials
Paint, Paper
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H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 7.09 in
Basquiat Man Made Sotheby's exhibition catalog 2013 (Basquiat Sotheby's S/2)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expensive artwork by an American artist to ever be sold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 10 in D 0.25 in
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
artistry that would be cherished for generations to come, and used expensive leathers, handmade marbled
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Helmut Newton Sumo - Enormous Limited Edition Book with Philippe Starck Stand
By Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton, Yves Saint Laurent, TASCHEN
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Experience the unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book
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1990s German Post-Modern Books
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
cherished for generations to come, and used expensive leathers, handmade marbled boards, gilt details, metal
Category
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Christie's London; The Badminton Cabinet, The Property of Mrs. Barbara Johnson
Located in valatie, NY
most expensive piece of furniture ever sold, $36,662,106.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Decorating with Carpets A Fine Foundation Book by Heather MacIsaac
Located in New York, NY
room, and as the largest and most expensive component of any design scheme, the effect a carpet has on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Friesland Also Know as the Peacock Map, C.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved by Frans Hogenberg. At the time of publication, the atlas was the most expensive book ever printed
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
By Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the most expensive book of the 20th century, selling at auction in Berlin on April 6, 2000 for 620,000
Category
Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christie's Bel Ameublement Provenant des Collections de Valerian Rybar
Located in valatie, NY
him a reputation as the world's most expensive interior designer. This is the extraordinary collection
Category
Early 2000s French Books
Materials
Paper
Old Antique Map of the Province of Friesland, the Netherlands, c.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved by Frans Hogenberg. At the time of publication, the atlas was the most expensive book ever printed
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
County Seats of the Noblemen & Gentlemen of Great Britain & Ireland (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
these grand houses remain as they were demolished when they became too expensive to maintain, so this is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
King Kong by Delos W. Lovelace, First Photoplay Edition, 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
goal to shift the focus of the publishing industry from expensive books for the few to inexpensive
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Map of East Frisia by Ortelius, c.1595
Located in Langweer, NL
Frans Hogenberg. At the time of publication, the atlas was the most expensive book ever printed
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Collection of Suzanne Saperstein, 'Fleur De Lys, ' Beverly Hills, CA, Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
sold for $102 million in 2014, making it the most expensive residential sale ever recorded in Southern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Antique Map of Côte d'Or ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
what are arguably the world’s finest, and most expensive Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines. The whole is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, Signed by Carla Laemmle, Photoplay
By Gaston Leroux
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
a new partnership with the goal to shift the focus of the publishing industry from expensive books
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.25 in W 5.63 in D 2 in
Julian Schnabel by Julien Schnabel (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
emerged, the likes of which had no equal even in Warhol's time. Schnabel became the most expensive painter
Category
Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Côte d'Or ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
what are arguably the world’s finest, and most expensive Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines. The whole is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Map of East Frisian Islands & Northwestern Tip of Germany, Ostfriesland, c.1595
Located in Langweer, NL
expensive book ever printed. Nevertheless it was a big success and around 7000 copies have been printed
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 20.67 in D 0 in
Lost Ecstasy by Mary Roberts Rinehart, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. "Kay Dowling was used to luxury, expensive pleasures, and the gentlemen who could afford them. But when
Category
Early 20th Century North American Books
Materials
Paper
Superb Antique Map of the Province of Gelderland, the Netherlands, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
expensive book ever printed. Nevertheless it was a big success and around 7000 copies have been printed
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.86 in W 21.97 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
the map by the beautiful engravings of these expensive and desirable exotic products of the Orient
Category
Antique 16th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Pierre D'Avesn Violet Molded Glass Flower Bowl
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Prato, Tuscany
" most expensive collectibles. In 1926, he left René Lalique and created his own designs; from 1930 to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy Miniature Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
disguise the fact it is vessel for storing the expensive
commodity of tea it is a most collectable and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Bulldog Toy, Straw Stuffed Velvet, 1920s, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
very unique to own such a toy as it was very expensive in that time.
For his age this dog toy is still
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Straw, Glass
Thibaut 'Anastasia' Navy and White Cut Velvet Pillows, Pair
By Thibaut
Located in Richmond, VA
. Velvet is the original cloth of royalty and performance—think thick, warm and expensive. This fabric has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
English that are less expensive, good for use as fillers. Note: These pictures were taken preconditioning
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Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Bookends
Materials
Leather
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
choosing.
This particular chest is probably a sample piece due to the use of
expensive timbers and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Pair Of Italian Nightstands With Black Glass Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
" was used. Walnut (Juglans regia) is a valuable, expensive hardwood; its colors, flaming, and grain
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy by Lindstrom, "Dancing Katinka" American, Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
better to buy a toy that functions properly, rather than one that is less expensive because it is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Arts & Crafts Hand Painted Church Glass Window Bible Reading Mary, Fire & Angels
Located in Lisse, NL
expensive technique, because it was both very labour intensive and also very risky. Because of the soaring
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron, Lead, Metal
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H 31.9 in W 22.8 in D 1.5 in
Ado Ko Verzuu decorative toy skully for ADO ca 1950s
By Ko Verzuu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
expensive toys were mainly for sale at large department stores such as Metz & Co and De Bijenkorf. The
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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern MCM funky swanky Zenith stereo console record player speakers
Located in Madison, WI
.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION.
Shipping these expensive and fragile stereo consoles is a difficult task
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 26 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern MCM Magnavox stereo console record player
Located in Madison, WI
INFORMATION.
Shipping these expensive and fragile stereo consoles is a difficult task. We have shipped over
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
expense spared and dense, rich mahogany timbers used alongside expensive brass handles. On the subject of
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern MCM RCA Brasilia Broyhill stereo console
Located in Madison, WI
expensive and fragile stereo consoles is a difficult task. We have shipped over 800 of our consoles over
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Large Size Statue of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
expensive or hard woodtype, but that is not what this antique is about. This striking and meaningful
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine
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H 42.7 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Phonoliszt-Violina was quite expensive to produce, and therefore was only available to the most exclusive
Category
20th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
increasing popular. They were also much less expensive to order from the shipyard, an additional appeal to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
over 250 years ago. Today, the company holds the record for creating the most expensive wristwatch, the
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Silver Cheroot Case from Mtb ‘Brave Borderer, ’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
naval vessels in the world at the time of their commissioning in 1960. They proved to be very expensive
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Antique 1850s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver
18th Century Celestial Globe
Located in Mjöhult, SE
were considered to be unnecessarily expensive, which meant that they were few and far between. In the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Globes
Materials
Brass
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