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Brassaï, and Paul Morand: Paris de Nuit – 60 photos inédites
Brassaï, and Paul Morand: Paris de Nuit – 60 photos inédites

Brassaï, and Paul Morand: Paris de Nuit – 60 photos inédites

Located in Middletown, NY

Paris: Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 1933. FIRST EDITION Spiral-bound Quarto, 9 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches

Category

20th Century English Books

Materials

Metal

Christopher Wool the Paris Review, 1989
Christopher Wool the Paris Review, 1989

Christopher Wool the Paris Review, 1989

By Christopher Wool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. 1st edition, 1st printing 1989. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related

Category

Vintage 1980s American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

"Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching" by Captain M. E. Haworth, 1882
"Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching" by Captain M. E. Haworth, 1882

"Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching" by Captain M. E. Haworth, 1882

Located in valatie, NY

Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1882. First edition Morocco and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Christie's FRANCIS BACON SEATED FIGURE 1960 1st Ed
Christie's FRANCIS BACON SEATED FIGURE 1960 1st Ed

Christie's FRANCIS BACON SEATED FIGURE 1960 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Christie's Francis Bacon / FRANCIS BACON SEATED FIGURE 1960. Christies, NY. 1st Edition Paperback

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #750/1000
Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #750/1000

Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #750/1000

By Theodore Roosevelt

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. Putnam’s Sons/ Knickerbocker Press, 1899. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt. Limited First Edition, numbered 750

Category

Antique 1890s American Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Mallett Catalog 1997, 1st Ed
Mallett Catalog 1997, 1st Ed

Mallett Catalog 1997, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 (Book)
Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 (Book)

Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Art. This is a 1st edition copy which is in good condition and still has the original glassine dust

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

The Illustrator In America 1880-1980 Signed By Authors
The Illustrator In America 1880-1980 Signed By Authors

The Illustrator In America 1880-1980 Signed By Authors

Located in Bridgeport, CT

: First edition Publisher: Madison Square Press Location: New York Date: 1984, 355 pages Dimensions: 9" x

Category

20th Century American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

How to Detect Damaged, Altered & Repaired Stamps 1st Ed
How to Detect Damaged, Altered & Repaired Stamps 1st Ed

How to Detect Damaged, Altered & Repaired Stamps 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990
The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990

The Paris Review No. 114 Spring 1990

Located in Brooklyn, NY

otherwise very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, Unsigned from an edition of unknown.

Category

1990s Books

Materials

Paper

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

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

Located in valatie, NY

, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Mallett Catalog 2005, 1st Ed
Mallett Catalog 2005, 1st Ed

Mallett Catalog 2005, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

Mallett Catalog 1995, 1st Ed
Mallett Catalog 1995, 1st Ed

Mallett Catalog 1995, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

A Building History of Northern New England by James Garvin, 1st Ed
A Building History of Northern New England by James Garvin, 1st Ed

A Building History of Northern New England by James Garvin, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929
Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929

Set of Six French Art Deco Leather Bound Larousse Books 1929

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library, study, or office with this elegant set of antique French leather bound books. Printed in Paris circa 1929 by Maison Larousse and edited by Paul Augé, the complete...

Category

Early 20th Century French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

North Shore Long Island Country Houses, 1890-1950, 1st Ed by Paul J. Mateyunas
North Shore Long Island Country Houses, 1890-1950, 1st Ed by Paul J. Mateyunas

North Shore Long Island Country Houses, 1890-1950, 1st Ed by Paul J. Mateyunas

By Paul J. Mateyunas

Located in valatie, NY

. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 2007. 365 pp. A tour of more than 40 historical estates on the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Jimi Hendrix The Ultimate Lyric Book by Janie Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix The Ultimate Lyric Book by Janie Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix The Ultimate Lyric Book by Janie Hendrix

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

& Autobiography - 291 pages-1st Edition. Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

Symbolism Paperback Book 1st Ed. 1995 by Michael Gibson
Symbolism Paperback Book 1st Ed. 1995 by Michael Gibson

Symbolism Paperback Book 1st Ed. 1995 by Michael Gibson

By TASCHEN

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Symbolism Paperback Book 1995 by Michael Gibson, 1st edition 1st printing.A study of the Symbolist

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Chief Justices Of England. 6 VOLUMES - 1874
John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Chief Justices Of England. 6 VOLUMES - 1874

John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Chief Justices Of England. 6 VOLUMES - 1874

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: CAMPBELL, John Lord (Sir Joseph Arnould). TITLE: The Lives Of The Chief Justices Of England. PUBLISHER: NY: James Cockcroft & Co., 1874. DESCRIPTION: 6 vols., 8-7/8" x 6-...

Category

Antique 1870s British Books

Materials

Leather

S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration
S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration

S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration by Dara Caponigro. We know it’s hard to find one-of-a-kind pieces! Shop our listings for new inventory curated from an Interior Ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Houses DesignSource by Aitana Lleonard, Stated 1st Ed
Houses DesignSource by Aitana Lleonard, Stated 1st Ed

Houses DesignSource by Aitana Lleonard, Stated 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

English Furniture a.D. 43, 1950 by Edward T. Joy, 1st Ed
English Furniture a.D. 43, 1950 by Edward T. Joy, 1st Ed

English Furniture a.D. 43, 1950 by Edward T. Joy, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Books

Materials

Paper

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques
Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Located in valatie, NY

The Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques. New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1958. First edition

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Ranch House Style by Katherine Ann Samon, Stated 1st Ed
Ranch House Style by Katherine Ann Samon, Stated 1st Ed

Ranch House Style by Katherine Ann Samon, Stated 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

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