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Men Too Wear Clothes by Dorothy Stote Hardcover Book
Men Too Wear Clothes by Dorothy Stote Hardcover Book

Men Too Wear Clothes by Dorothy Stote Hardcover Book

Located in Stamford, CT

Company. 1st edition with introduction by Lucius Beebe and Drawings by Nina Granada.

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Books

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The Pleasure of His Company by Paul B. Fay Jr. Book
The Pleasure of His Company by Paul B. Fay Jr. Book

The Pleasure of His Company by Paul B. Fay Jr. Book

Located in Stamford, CT

The Pleasure of His Company by Paul B. Fay Jr. 1st edition hardcover printed in 1963. Protective

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Books

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1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory Book
1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory Book

1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory Book

Located in Stamford, CT

1952 The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory 1st edition hardcover. Clear Mylar jacket has been added

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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HIP Hotels, Hardbound Architecture Design Book – 2011
HIP Hotels, Hardbound Architecture Design Book – 2011

HIP Hotels, Hardbound Architecture Design Book – 2011

Located in Philadelphia, PA

photography. Hardbound, 1st Edition 12.25 in; L x 9.5 in. W x 1.25 in H In very good used book condition.

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2010s Hong Kong International Style Books

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Tricia Guild's Country Color
Tricia Guild's Country Color

Tricia Guild's Country Color

Located in Bradenton, FL

Tricia Guild's Country Color. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1994 by

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1990s Italian Books

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Maremoto by Pablo Neruda
Maremoto by Pablo Neruda

Maremoto by Pablo Neruda

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Chile – 1st edition. 1970. Limited edition: 52/110 Ingres paper screen printed by Estudios Norte.15

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20th Century Chilean Books

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Paper

Le Corbusier: Architect of the Twentieth Century by Kenneth Frampton
Le Corbusier: Architect of the Twentieth Century by Kenneth Frampton

Le Corbusier: Architect of the Twentieth Century by Kenneth Frampton

Located in valatie, NY

collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Living in Morocco by Angelika Taschen: Moorish Style Hardcover, 2003
Living in Morocco by Angelika Taschen: Moorish Style Hardcover, 2003

Living in Morocco by Angelika Taschen: Moorish Style Hardcover, 2003

By Angelika Taschen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

; FRENCH 1st edition (June 5, 2003). Large format: 12.25 in. x 10.5 in. x 1.25 in.

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Books

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Paper

Chagall: Love and the Stage 1914-1922 Hardcover Book
Chagall: Love and the Stage 1914-1922 Hardcover Book

Chagall: Love and the Stage 1914-1922 Hardcover Book

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chagall: Love and the Stage 1914-1922. large hardcover 1st edition 1998, out of print. Marc Chagall

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Late 20th Century British Expressionist Books

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Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book
Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book

Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book

By Georgia O'Keeffe

Located in Bradenton, FL

Gallery of Art, Washington, 1989. Softcover. 1st edition. Published in conjunction with exhibition at the

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Vintage 1980s Modern Books

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Paper

Les Ébénistes du XVIII Siècle Français
Les Ébénistes du XVIII Siècle Français

Les Ébénistes du XVIII Siècle Français

Located in valatie, NY

. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket. French text. 341 pp. A thorough history of 18th century

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20th Century French Books

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Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)

Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Brooklyn, NY

good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1992. Unsigned from an edition of unknown

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1990s Art Nouveau Books

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"Sothebys 2002 Property from the Estate of Ogden Phipps" Book
"Sothebys 2002 Property from the Estate of Ogden Phipps" Book

"Sothebys 2002 Property from the Estate of Ogden Phipps" Book

Located in valatie, NY

Sothebys 2002 Property from the Estate of Ogden Phipps. First edition softcover. Fine French and

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Early 2000s American Books

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Rehearsal's Off! By George Booth, Signed, Illustrated 1st Ed
Rehearsal's Off! By George Booth, Signed, Illustrated 1st Ed

Rehearsal's Off! By George Booth, Signed, Illustrated 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. We offer free shipping to any domestic

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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17th Century Cabinets Rijksmuseum Dossiers, 1st Ed
17th Century Cabinets Rijksmuseum Dossiers, 1st Ed

17th Century Cabinets Rijksmuseum Dossiers, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Books

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Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed

Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed

By Sotheby's

Located in valatie, NY

. Rizzoli International Publications / for Sotheby's, 1990. First Edition, edited by Sally Prideaux. Several

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Christie's 1987 Kitley House Devon, 1st Ed
Christie's 1987 Kitley House Devon, 1st Ed

Christie's 1987 Kitley House Devon, 1st Ed

By Christie's

Located in valatie, NY

used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions

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Vintage 1980s English Books

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M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984
M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984

M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984

By Carl Maria Hummel

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

), Robert L. Miller (Author), M.I. Hummel (Illustrator) 1st edition, 1st printing. This beautiful book

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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Books

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The Ellerslie House Collection. 24 May, 2001 Christie's with Results
The Ellerslie House Collection. 24 May, 2001 Christie's with Results

The Ellerslie House Collection. 24 May, 2001 Christie's with Results

By Christie's

Located in valatie, NY

antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. We offer free shipping to any domestic

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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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The Glory of the Sultans Islamic Architecture in India Hardcover 2009
The Glory of the Sultans Islamic Architecture in India Hardcover 2009

The Glory of the Sultans Islamic Architecture in India Hardcover 2009

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Glory of the Sultans Islamic Architecture in India Hardcover in slipcase 1st edition 2009.The

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Islamic Books

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Christie's The Sir Ralph and Lady Halpern Collection London 2/24/05
Christie's The Sir Ralph and Lady Halpern Collection London 2/24/05

Christie's The Sir Ralph and Lady Halpern Collection London 2/24/05

By Christie's

Located in valatie, NY

and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. We offer free shipping to any

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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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1815-1829 The Waverley Novels of Sir Walter Scott
1815-1829 The Waverley Novels of Sir Walter Scott

1815-1829 The Waverley Novels of Sir Walter Scott

By Sir Walter Scott

Located in Bath, GB

A fantastic first edition set of the Waverley novels of Sir Walter Scott, with seventeen of Scott's

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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Set of Five David Hicks Design Books (Book)
Set of Five David Hicks Design Books (Book)

Set of Five David Hicks Design Books (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

follows" a definitive book on the subject which is much admired by connoisseurs." A scarce set - all first

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Mid-20th Century Books

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Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller / Photographs by BRASSAÏ
Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller / Photographs by BRASSAÏ

Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller / Photographs by BRASSAÏ

Located in Middletown, NY

Paris: The Olympia Press, 1956. First Edition, First Printing. Small 8vo, 6 /4 x 4 inches (170 x

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20th Century English Books

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Fabric, Paper

Country Living Country Chic Book by Alexandra Campbell and Liz Bauwens
Country Living Country Chic Book by Alexandra Campbell and Liz Bauwens

Country Living Country Chic Book by Alexandra Campbell and Liz Bauwens

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

match classic patterns and colors. * Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hearst; 1st edition (December 31, 2001) * Language

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Books

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John Morier, The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan in 3 Volumes London: 1824
John Morier, The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan in 3 Volumes London: 1824

John Morier, The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan in 3 Volumes London: 1824

Located in San Francisco, CA

volumes, with gilt page ends and blue marbled endpapers, 1st edition. Written by James Morier, a British

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Books

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Leather, Paper

Painting and Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook, 1st Ed
Painting and Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook, 1st Ed

Painting and Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and

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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Two, 1st Ed
Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Two, 1st Ed

Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Two, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

porcelain Vertu, and rugs. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 588 lots of important Chinese export

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition, published in 1984

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Vintage 1980s Italian Books

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1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series
1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series

1997-2007 The Harry Potter Series

By J.K. Rowling

Located in Bath, GB

, including four first editions, first impressions. A terrific set offering all seven books from the magical

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Early 2000s British Books

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An American Vision, Three Generations of Wyeth Art
An American Vision, Three Generations of Wyeth Art

An American Vision, Three Generations of Wyeth Art

Located in Bradenton, FL

An American Vision, Three Generations of Wyeth Art. Softcover book, stated first edition, published

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Books

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Camera in Paris by Brassaï (A. Kraszna-Krausz, editor) – 1949
Camera in Paris by Brassaï (A. Kraszna-Krausz, editor) – 1949

Camera in Paris by Brassaï (A. Kraszna-Krausz, editor) – 1949

Located in Middletown, NY

London / New York: The Focal Press, 1949. FIRST EDITION 8vo, 10 x 6 7/8 inches (248 x 175 mm), 98

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20th Century English Books

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Fabric, Paper

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