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Rare Romanesque Capital Representing Daniel in the Lion’s Den, 12th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Book of Daniel. The Old Testament recounts how the Persian king Darius I "The Great" (550–486 BC
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Architectural Elements

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Limestone

Mid 18th Century George III Neoclassical Statuary Marble Fireplace after Adam
Located in London, GB
Ornamented in the Style of Etruscan and Roman Architecture in 1781. The style was quickly adopted by the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
By Gio Ponti, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
book presents architecture as a performing object, a "self-illuminating" stage for his humanistic art
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2010s Italian Books

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Paper

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
H 14.2 in W 14.2 in D 6 in
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition
By The London Charivari
Located in valatie, NY
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust
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20th Century European Books

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Paper

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
"American Painted Furniture, " First Edition Book
By Susan Klein, Cynthia V.A. Schaffner
Located in valatie, NY
Publishers, 1997. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. An examination of American painted
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

"The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families" First Edition Book
By Betty C. Monkman
Located in valatie, NY
silver, glass, porcelain, and textiles, along with purchasing habits of the first families. The book
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
good Edition: First edition. This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and Photography book. Synopsis
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20th Century Indian Tribal Books

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Paper

Domestic Architecture by H.T. Lindeberg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good copy of the first edition which was published in 1940 in a limited number of only 1,000
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Domestic Architecture by H.T. Lindeberg (Book)
Domestic Architecture by H.T. Lindeberg (Book)
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H 14.75 in W 11.5 in D 1.5 in
Rob. Mallet Stevens: Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the wars. This book the first in English on his work covers Mallet Stevens's career in its entirety
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Press, 2005. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 175 pp. A colorful book by
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books

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Paper

New Forms Architecture in The 1990s First Edition Hardcover 1997
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: "New Forms - Architecture in the 1990s," a distinguished first edition hardcover book. Immerse yourself
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Books

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Paper

Metal Crafts in Architecture by Gerald K. Geerlings, First Edition
By Gerald Geerlings
Located in valatie, NY
Metal Crafts in Architecture by Gerald K. Geerlings. New York: Bonanza Books, 1958. First Edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Irving J. Gill, Architect, California Architecture Hardcover Book, 2006
Located in Philadelphia, PA
architect of the Modernist era. This book looks at the life and architectural achievements of Gill, with
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

The House and Garden Book of Classic Rooms, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Vendome Press, NY, 1990. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. An illustrated book of interiors with
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pietro Cicognani Architecture and Design Book by Karen Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Cicognani Architecture and Design By: Karen Bruno Photography by Francesco Lagnese Foreword
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Floors, a Design Source Book by Elizabeth Wilhide, First Edition
By Elizabeth Wilhide
Located in valatie, NY
Floors, A Design Source Book by Elizabeth Wilhide. New York: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1997. First
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

"Story of Western Furniture" Book by Phyllis Oats, First Edition
By Phyllis Bennett Oates
Located in valatie, NY
“The Story of Western Furniture” book by Phyllis Bennet Oats. NY: Harper and Row, 1981. Stated
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

"Old Masters, New World" First Edition Book by Cynthia Saltzman
By Cynthia Saltzman
Located in valatie, NY
. New York: The Penguin Group, Inc., 2008. Hardcover with dust jacket. 324. A fascinating book on the
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20th Century North American Books

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Paper

Edward Paul Giddings: Art and Architecture of Passion Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Edward Paul Giddings: Art And Architecture Of Passion Hardcover Book. By Giddings, Patricia
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20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

Great Modern Architecture: the World's Most Spectacular Buildings Hardcover Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautifly illustrated architectural odyssey. This book is packed with rich and informative articles
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Books

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Paper

A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Patrick Seguin first discovered the work of Jean Prouvé in the late 1980s, and were quick to embrace his
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20th Century Books

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Paper

A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
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H 11.69 in W 9.88 in D 1.32 in
Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was First and foremost famous for his furniture. in the 1940s, he broke with
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20th Century Books

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Paper

New Architectural Pleasures, French Book by George Pompidou Art Center, 1985
By Centre Georges Pompidou
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nouveaux Plaisirs d'Architectures (New Architectural Pleasures), French book published by The
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paper

"Summer Cottages and Castles, Scenes from the Good Life, " First Edition Book
Located in valatie, NY
, Inc., 1983. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 139 pp. Photographic overview of beautifully
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Sienese Painting, From Its Origins to the Fifteenth Century, First Edition Book
By Bruce Cole
Located in valatie, NY
, Publishers, 1980. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 243 pp. The history of painting in Siena
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pools by Kelly Klein an Architecture Coffee Table or Library Book, 1992
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful book is first edition, 1992; An inspiring coffee table or library book by Kelly
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Baroque and Rococo Architecture and Decoration Great Large Heavy Art Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baroque and Rococo Architecture and Decoration Book by Alastair Laing, Anthony Blunt, and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Books

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Paper

Made to Measure Architecture & Interiors Book by Will Meyer and Gray Davis
Located in New York, NY
Made to Measure Meyer Davis, Architecture and Interiors By: Will Meyer and Gray Davis with Dan Shaw
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

David Adler: The Architect and His Work by Ezra Stroller, First Edition Book
By Richard Pratt, Ezra Stoller
Located in valatie, NY
David Adler: The Architect and His Work by Richard Pratt. NY: M Evans, 1970. First edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

"The Mind and Art of Giovanni Piranesi" Book by John Wilton-Ely, First Edition
By John Wilton-Ely
Located in valatie, NY
first edition paperback. 155 pp. A portfolio of the artwork and history of artist Giovani Piranesi
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Architecture de L'islam de L'atlantique au Gange by Henri Stierlin, 1979 Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
? : ? 288 pages This book shows the architectural history and characteristics of each region of the
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20th Century Asian Moorish Books

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Paper

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
By Richard H. Saunders
Located in valatie, NY
University Press, 1995. First edition hardcover with dust jacket and slip case. 280 pp. A book on America's
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Steps & Stairways, First Edition
By Cleo Baldon, Ib Melchior
Located in valatie, NY
Steps and Stairways. New York: Rizzoli, 1989. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 264 pp. A
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Steps & Stairways, First Edition
Steps & Stairways, First Edition
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
By Elio Quaglino
Located in valatie, NY
Il Mobile Piemontese (Piedmontese Furniture.) Milan: Görlich Editore, 1997. First edition hardcover
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20th Century Italian Books

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Paper

Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 1 in
English Style, First Edition
By Suzanne Sleisin, Stafford Cliff
Located in valatie, NY
English Style by Suzanne Slesin and Stafford Cliff. NY: Clarkson N. Potter, 1984. Stated first
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

English Style, First Edition
English Style, First Edition
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Mario Bellini Book
Located in New York City, NY
The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy’s most versatile and influential
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Mario Bellini Book
Mario Bellini Book
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.4 in
French Folk Art, First Edition
By Jean Cuisenier
Located in valatie, NY
French Folk Art by Jean Cuisenier. New York: Kodansha International Ltd., 1977. Stated First
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

French Folk Art, First Edition
French Folk Art, First Edition
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1.75 in
Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Pre-Columbian Art, New York: Phaidon Publishers, Inc., 1957. First edition hardcover with skip case
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
H 13.25 in W 9.75 in D 1.25 in
Gisele Freund, Photographer First Edition
By Gisele Freund
Located in valatie, NY
Gisele Freund, photographer by Gisele Freund, New York: Abrams, 1985. First edition hardcover with
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

nendo: 2016-2020 Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
the way up to interior design projects and freestanding architecture. Hot on the heels of nendo's 2019
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

nendo: 2016-2020 Book
nendo: 2016-2020 Book
H 11.4 in W 9.8 in D 1.9 in
Pierre Yovanovitch Interior Architecture
By Rizzoli International Publications, Pierre Yovanovitch
Located in New York, NY
Paris-based designer Pierre Yovanovitch debuts his first book showcasing his trademark French
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Pierre Yovanovitch Interior Architecture
H 12.13 in W 9.37 in D 1.36 in
Form by Horst (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
In very good condition with dust Jacket. One of a Limited First Edition of only five thousand
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Form by Horst (Book)
Form by Horst (Book)
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H 14 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
Hallyways, Corridors and Staircases, First Edition
By Leslie Geddes-Brown
Located in valatie, NY
corner of your home by Leslie Geddes-Brown. New York: Ryland Peters and Small, 2002. First edition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Folk Artists Biographical Index. Detroit: Book Tower, 1987. First edition hardcover. 496 pp. Guide
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

One. The Mind Aware, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
One. The Mind Aware. Western Springs: New Momentum for Human Unity, 2010. First edition hardcover
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

One. The Mind Aware, First Edition
One. The Mind Aware, First Edition
H 12.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Gold, An Illustrated History, First Edition
By Vincent Buranelli
Located in valatie, NY
Gold, An Illustrated History by Vincent Buranelli. Maplewood: Hammond Incorporated, 1979. First
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Cottage English Country Style, First Edition
By Elizabeth Hilliard
Located in valatie, NY
Brown and Company Inc., 1994. Stated First North American Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pages
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Matthew Boulton Master Silversmith, First Edition
By Michael Roberts
Located in valatie, NY
N. Potter, Inc., 1971. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 144 pp. A study of the superb
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Van Dongen and Fauvisme, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. First edition hardcover with dust jacket and slip case. A beautiful book on Kees van Dongen (1877-1968
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20th Century French Books

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Paper

Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
By Aldo Sessa, Manuel Mujica Lainez
Located in valatie, NY
table book published for the 125th anniversary of The Jockey Club located in Buenos Aires. It was
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20th Century Argentine Books

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Paper

Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
Jockey Club, First Edition in 'Spanish'
H 12.25 in W 11.5 in D 1.25 in
Radical Architecture of the Future
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
first time. Radical Architecture of the Future's featured architects include Diller Scofidio + Renfro
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Radical Architecture of the Future
Radical Architecture of the Future
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
7 Houses, John Hejduk, First Edition, 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
7 Houses - John Hejduk - first edition - 1980. "a must for any design library". Book in
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Books

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Paper

7 Houses, John Hejduk, First Edition, 1980
7 Houses, John Hejduk, First Edition, 1980
H 9.75 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Ruin and Redemption in Architecture
Located in New York City, NY
rescued architecture Ruin and Redemption in Architecture captures the awe-inspiring drama of abandoned
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

Ruin and Redemption in Architecture
Ruin and Redemption in Architecture
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 2 in
Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Book crib designed by bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1964
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Elm

Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Located in New York City, NY
, Harry Bertoia's creative output was varied in the extreme. This book explores all aspects of the
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
H 1 in W 8.38 in D 11.38 in
English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, First Edition
By Griselda Lewis
Located in valatie, NY
A picture history of English pottery by Griselda Lewis. London: Hulton Press, 1956. First edition
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Jamie Drake's New American glamour. New York: Bulfinch Press, 2005. Stated first edition hardcover
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Les Opalines by Christine Vincendeau, First Edition
By Christine Vincendeau
Located in valatie, NY
Les Opalines by Christine Vincendeau. Les Editions de l'Amateur 1998. First edition hardcover with
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1990s French Books

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Paper

Antique Furniture of Emilia Romagna, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Artioli, 1994. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 400 pp. Italian text. 873 illustrations in B/W
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20th Century Italian Books

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Paper

American Seating Furniture 1630-1730, First Edition
By Benno M. Forman
Located in valatie, NY
. Norton & Company, 1988. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 397 pp. A large catalogue
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

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