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FLEMING, Ian. From Russia With Love. First Edition Library 1st Edition Facsimile
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FLEMING, Ian.
TITLE: From Russia With Love.
PUBLISHER: Shelton, CT: First Edition
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Vintage 1980s British Books
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H 8.07 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Ungaro 1st Edition, 1992
Located in London, GB
Ungaro published by Electa 1992.
Beautiful book in slipcase with contributions by Frederico Fellini, Kattia D Kaupp, Yves Navarre, Gélene de Tueckheim and Alain Weill.: Emmanuel U...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Books
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Paper
Paco Rabanne – 1st Edition 1996
Located in London, GB
first edition hard cover, published by Éditions Michel Lafon, 1996.
Paco Rabanne, a feeling for
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1990s Books
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Paper
Truth or Consequences - Nick Waplington - 1st edition, London, 2001
Located in London, GB
A Phaidon publication, 1st edition, London, 2001. Hardback with English text.
“Truth or
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Early 2000s Books
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H 11.62 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in
Hundertwasser Architecture - 1997 Taschen - 1st Edition
By TASCHEN
Located in Rochester, NY
Hundertwasser Architecture 1997 Taschen 1st Edition. Hard cover black cloth with gilt lettering
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1990s German Futurist Books
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Paper
Robert Rauschenberg Combines, 1st Edition, 2005
Located in London, GB
Published by MOCA in Collaboration with Steidl, 1st edition, 2005
Could there ever have been
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
Located in London, GB
Published by Nazraeli Press, 1st edition, 2003. Hardback with English text.
Edition of 4000
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Herb Ritts Notorious 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Publisher: Bulfinch Hardcover : 168 pages Language: English no dust jacket as issued 1st edition
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1990s Books
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Paper
Barbara Kruger Monograph 1st edition 2010
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1st Edition 2010 Hardcover. 307ppA seminal volume celebrating the career of
Category
2010s Books
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Paper
Line Vautrin - 1st edition, 2003, Hamburg
Located in London, GB
Published by Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 1st edition, 2003, Hamburg. Hardback with German
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
The Concerned Photograher, 1st edition, 1968
Located in London, GB
Published by Grossman Publishers, 1st edition, 1968. Hardback, English text.
This magnificent
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Vintage 1960s Books
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Paper
History of Postmodern Architecture 1st Edition
By Heinrich Klotz
Located in valatie, NY
of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Willard Metcalf, Yankee Impressionist, 1st Edition
By Willard LeRoy Metcalf
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Jeans, Levi's Story 1st Edition 1990
By Emmeric Hannouille, Noel Graveline
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Editions Minerva, 1990.
The Levi story, from Bavaria to New York
Category
1990s French Books
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Paper
Bruce. Weber Shufly 1st edition 2000
Located in London, GB
Published by Robert Miller Gallery, New York, 2000, hardback with no jacket as issued
This collection of photographs has the very attractive young men one expects to find, but they ...
Category
Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
Published by Société d'études et de publications économiques, Paris, 1971
Jansen Decoration ,a rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration ...
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Karl Lagerfeld Achelleio 1st Edition 1996
Located in London, GB
Published by Steidl 1996 text French, English and German
’This is my Achilles-
I dedicate this palace to him because for me he represents the Greek Spirit, I loved him Because he was...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Dominique by Felix Marcilhac 1st Edition, 2008
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by Les Editions de L’Amateur 2008 A beautiful book reference book with superb
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition Hardcover Book
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Stamford, CT
Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition hardcover book. Beaton in Vogue
By Josephine Ross. Published by
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Books
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Paper
Assignments, Lord Snowdon, 1st Edition 1972, Signed
By Lord Snowdon
Located in London, GB
Assignments - Lord Snowdon - 1st Edition 1972 - Signed
Published by William Morrow & Company, Inc
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" 1st Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" by Shirley Kennedy, 1st edition, printed in Japan in 1991. All
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Interiors for Contemporary Living 1st Edition, 1960
By The Architectural Press Co.
Located in London, GB
Published by The Architectural Press Co. 1st Edition, 1960
This beautiful book is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren. Orbis Publishing, 1977. 1st Edition, 64 page hardcover with a
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Vintage 1970s English Books
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Paper
Inside Africa South & West 1st edition 2003
Located in London, GB
Published by Taschen 1st edition 2003
"Inside Africa" captures the beauty and diversity of
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Christopher Makos, White Trash 1st Edition 1977
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by New York: Stonehill Pub. Co. 1977
This now iconic book was Christopher
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition
By David Linley
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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20th Century American Books
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Paper
Sargent Paintings Out-of-doors 1st Edition
By John Esten
Located in valatie, NY
Sargent paintings out-of-doors by John Esten. New York: Universe Publishing, 2000. First edition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly. Country Life Limited, 1965. 1st Edition hardcover with dust
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Paper
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
By Harry N. Abrams
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Art Deco Books
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Paper
Gran Teatro La Fenice 1st Edition, 1999
Located in London, GB
Published by Evergreen an imprint of Taschen 1st edition 1999
“How does one do justice to a
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1990s German Baroque Revival Books
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Paper
Van Gogh a Retrospective 1986 1st Edition
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Van Gogh a Retrospective 1986 1st edition.
Large beautiful heavy hardcover coffee table book.
New
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20th Century Expressionist Books
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Stanley Kubrick, Drama & Shadows: Photographs 1st Edition
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Phaidon, London & New York, 2005. Text in English. Text by Rainer Crone
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Early 2000s British Books
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Paper
Homecoming, Don McCullin, 1st Edition, Macmillan, 1979
By Don McCullin
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Macmillan, London, 1979.
“My book isn’t about England, I suppose, as
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Vintage 1970s British Books
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Paper
Vija Celmins - Works 1964-96, 1st Edition
By Vija Celmins 1
Located in London, GB
Published by The Institute Contemporary Arts, London, 1996, 1st editionPublished in celebration of Vija Celmins first Europen retrospective at the ICA London. Even thirty years after...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Mnemosyne - Bill Henson - 1st Edition, Scalo, 2005
By Bill Henson
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Scalo Verlag & Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2005.
A scarce
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Prada by Muccia Prada 1st Edition 2009
Located in London, GB
Published by Fondazione Prada, 2009 in slipcase and housed in original box
Prada is the first book that documents three decades of ground-breaking fashion, architecture, film and ar...
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Published Alfred A Knopf New York 1992
Probably the best resource for any one wanting to build a pool. Inspired by a desire to design a new pool for her own Long Island backyard, Ke...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Norwegian Folk Costumes (Norske Folkedragter) by Einar Lexow and Joh. F.L. Dreiers. Norsk Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress in the 18th century. Well-i...
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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Books
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Paper
Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 82 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pieces and ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Books
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Paper
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver. Editions Ch. Massin, Paris, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A great collection of full color photos of antique furniture from Bourguig...
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Vintage 1980s French Books
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Paper
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan, 1st Edition
By David Duncan
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan. Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1974.
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Vintage 1970s Books
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CHAGALL: Vitraux pour Jérusalem - Paris, 1st Edition, 1961
Located in London, GB
Published by Musées des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1st edition, 1961. Softcover with French text.
A
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Vintage 1960s Books
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Isamu Noguchi by Sam Hunter 1st Edition 1979
Located in London, GB
1st edition published by Thames and Hudson 1979. Hardcover
This sizeable monograph documents the
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Carlo Scarpa Villa "Palazzetto" - 1st Edition, Tokyo, 1993
Located in London, GB
Published by The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, 1st edition, Tokyo, 1993. Hardback with
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1990s Books
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Paper
Dufy text by Alfred Werner 1st Edition 1970
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by Thames and Hudson 1970
A beautiful book showcasing Raoul Dufys paintings
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
The Red Houses - Margareta Kjellin 1st Edition 2005
Located in London, GB
Kjellin 1st Edition 2005
Swedish architectural tradition and have done much to shape the image of
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Early 2000s American Classical Books
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Paper
Horst Sixty Years of Photography 1st Edition 1991
Located in London, GB
A Rizzoli publication, 1st edition, New York, 1991. Hardback, English text.
This lavishly
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1990s Books
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Paper
Olympic Portraits by Annie Leibovizt - 1st edition 1997
By Annie Leibovitz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Olympic Portraits by Annie Leibovizt - 1st edition 1997.Annie Leibovitz' black and white
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books
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Paper
VALENTINO - André Leon Talley - 1st edition, Milan, 1982
Located in London, GB
Published by Franco Maria Ricci Editore, 1st edition, Milan, 1982. Hardback with Italian and
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Vintage 1980s Books
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Paper
Roger Vivier - Pierre Provoyeur - 1st Edition, Paris, 1991
Located in London, GB
Published by Editions du Regard, 1st Edition, Paris, 1991. Hardback with French text.
This book
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1990s Books
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Paper
Any Objections? - Mario Testino - 1st edition, London, 1998
By Mario Testino
Located in London, GB
Published by Phaidon Press Limited, 1st edition, London 1998. Hardback with English text - an
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1990s Post-Modern Books
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Paper
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Gilles Peress, Telex Persan Book 1st edition 1984
By Gilles Peress 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, soft cover, published by Contrejour, 1st edition 1984.
This incredibly important
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Late 20th Century French Books
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Paper
Bill Brandt - Camera in London 1st edition 1948
By Bill Brandt
Located in London, GB
First edition, first printing, The Focal Press, 1948.
A wonderful publication of Brandt's work in
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Mid-20th Century British Books
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Paper
MMV Romani, William Klein, 1st Edition, Contrasto, 2005
By William Klein
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Contrasto, Rome, 2005. Text in English and Italian.
This English and
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Early 2000s Italian Books
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Paper
Baseball - David Levinthal - 1st Edition, Empire Editions, 2006
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Empire Editions, New York, 2006.
Known for his use of toys and
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Steve McQueen, William Claxton, 1st Edition, Arena, 2000
By William Claxton
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Arena Editions, Santa Fe, 2000.
This photographic art book features
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Alvar Aalto VILLA MAIREA 1938-39 1st Edition
Located in Vancouver, BC
The seminal Aalto House, The complete work printed in colour from the Alvar Aalto Foundation. 168 pages, 355 illustrations, perfect worn condition. No details are spared in this Tou...
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1990s Finnish Books
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Paper
The Inhabitants, Wright Morris, 1st Edition, Scribner's, 1946
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York & London, 1946.
"The Inhabitants" is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Car Girls - Jacqueline Hassink - 1st Edition, Aperture, 2009
By Jacqueline Hassink
Located in London, GB
First edition, hardback in publisher’s original dust jacket, published by Aperture, 2009.
In this
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Books
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Art Deco Prints Giuliano Ercoli 1st Edition 1989
Located in London, GB
First English edition. Translated from the Italian by Linda Fairburn. Table of contents, endnotes, biographical sketches of significant artists. 232 color plates. Color frontispiece ...
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Vintage 1980s Books
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