Sotheby's The William H Guthman Collection December 2005
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
Late 20th Century American Books
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Sotheby's The William H Guthman Collection December 2005
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
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A Crime Against Cania by Arthur Calder-Marshall – Golden Cockerel Press
Located in Middletown, NY
Cockerel series of first editions by contemporary authors. Hughes-Stanton (1902 – 1981) was a major figure
Gold Leaf
Pewter in America, Its Makers and Their Marks, Three Volumes in One
By Ledlie Irwin Laughlin
Located in valatie, NY
York: American Legacy Press, 1981. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 276 pp. A great resource
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Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Pair of Antique Rare Tuscan Antiphonal Manuscript Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C
Located in Doha, QA
A striking and authentic pair of Tuscan antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, beautifully preserved on vellum. These rare liturgical pages or...
Animal Skin
Sotheby's Art at Auction-1988-89 by Sally Liddell, 'Editor', Jasper Johns Cover
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Christies: Property the Collection of Henry McIlhenny Rittenhouse Square, Phl
Located in valatie, NY
on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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David Rago & John Sollo Auction Catalogs, 20th C Modern 3/2002, 10/2003
Located in valatie, NY
on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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Christie's Prouve's Prototype Maison Tropicale, Collection of Eric Touchaleaume
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology by Glyn Edmund Daniel, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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1863 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby
By Charles Kingsley
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound, first edition of Charles Kingsley's celebrated piece of children's literature
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The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne '6 of 13 Volumes An Incomplete Set'
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
Leather, Paper
The Passionate Observer: Photograph by Carl Van Vechten - Keith F. Davis - 1993
Located in CA, CA
Published by Hallmark Cards, Inc., 1st edition, 1993. Hardback with English text. Van Vechten
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Wonderful Time, an Intimate Portrait of the Good Life by Slim Aarons, 1st Ed
By Slim Aarons
Located in valatie, NY
, Publishers. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket, 1974. A photo essay done by Slim Aarons
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Tony Duquette by Wendy Goodman, Hutton Wilkinson and Dominick Dunne
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
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Marine Antiques by Marian Klamkin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 Hardcover Book by Ken Burns
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition of this companion volume to the documentary by Ken
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$450 / set
Collection Of 20 Antique Hardbound Books
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collection of 20 nearly all 19th century books, mostly leather or leather spine. Some noteworthy books are: General Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol xviii, 1813 with folded map...
Leather, Paper
Wallace Collection Catalogues. Furniture With Historical Notes and Illus. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Selections from the Art Museum Princeton University, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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London Interiors, from the Archives of Country Life by John Cornforth, 1st Ed
By John Cornforth
Located in valatie, NY
: Aurum Press Limited. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 2000. 192 pp. A photographic archive of
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Sotheby's Important French and Continental Furniture, London 7/2006
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
By Howard Walwyn
Located in valatie, NY
Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue. London: Howard Walwyn, 2013. First edition soft cover
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Vatican Museums, Rome
Located in valatie, NY
Vatican Museums, Rome. New York: Newsweek, Inc.,1968. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 172
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Eclectic Rhythms: Artists of Huntington, West Virginia, 1871-Present, Stated 1st
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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The Neighborhoods of Queens by Claudia Gryvatz Copquin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. We offer free
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Catalogue of the Vernay Collection A Special Sale Prior to Retirement, 1st Ed
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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Architecture of Middle Georgia, The Oconee Area, by John Linley, 1st Ed
By John Linley
Located in valatie, NY
Press. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1972. 187 pp. A survey of the unique architectural
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English Furniture from Middle Ages to Modern Times by Margaret Taylor, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Gulliver's Travels by M. Dodge Holmes, Illustrated by Edwin J. Prittie, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
satirical work of prose by the Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, although the first edition
Fabric, Paper
Paul Outerbridge: A Singular Aesthetic - Elaine Dines - 1st ed, 1981
Located in CA, CA
. Published by Arabesque Books, Santa Barbra, 1981, 1st edition. Edition of 1500. This catalogue raisonné of
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Dick Morrill: A Part to Play in the Process, Published by Katharine T. Carter
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Architectural Treasures of Early America Complete 8 Volume Set, by Robert Milner
Located in valatie, NY
with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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The Ivory Hammer, The Year At Sotheby's, 1962-1963, Ian Fleming James Bond Story
By Ian Fleming
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and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection Volumes I-V by Joseph H. Hennage
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Selection of 19th c American Chairs, Exhib. Catalog Signed by the Author, 1st Ed
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focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Contents of Broadhollow, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Property of Percy Uris
Located in valatie, NY
with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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A Chorus Of Colors Chinese Glass From Three American Collections, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Delorenzo Thirty Years, 14th and 15th December 2010 Christies 1st Ed Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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The Estate of Peter Jay Sharp, Thursday January 13 1994, Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Keith Haring The Paris Review, 1982 'Vintage Keith Haring'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Approximately 50pgs. Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition
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Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Vienna, AT
Calder, and Margaret Aspinwall. 1st Edition from 1981. 7.5X10.25“, 96 pages, 95 illustrations, hardcover
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Christie's - Wateringbury Place Parts I & II, Pair of Auction Catalogs, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico; Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer
Located in valatie, NY
Arts, 2002. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Spanish and English text. 367 pp. An exhibition
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Keith Haring Eight Ball 1989 'Hardcover Book'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artist book; 46 pages; 1st edition 1989. 12.25 x 9.25 inches. Good overall vintage condition; contains
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Regional Firearms Auction February 2019, Rock Island Auction 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Christie's Important European Furniture, Works of Art, Ceramics, 1st Ed, 5/2005
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Fans from the East by Carol Dorington-Ward
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Christies April 2002 French Furniture & Decorative Arts, a & C Fink Collections
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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Departures Photography, 1923-1990
By Edmund Yankov
Located in valatie, NY
Departures Photography 1923-1990. New York: Independent Curators Incorporated, 1991. First edition
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Country House Remembered, Recollections of Life Between the Wars, 1st Ed
By Merlin Waterson
Located in valatie, NY
: Rutledge & Kegan Paul. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1985. 256 pp. The book portrays the social
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Paul Henry 1875-1958 Paintings Drawings & Illustrations Hardcover by S B Kennedy
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Biography by SB Kennedy of Paul Henry (1876-1958). Paul Henry is Ireland’s greatest twentieth-century landscape painter. Trained in fin de siecle Paris under Whistler, he als...
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Sotheby's, the Ralph Richardson Collection, April 2001
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Marino Marini Book, Complete Works Of, Milan New York, 1970
By Marino Marini
Located in New York, NY
Marino Marini: Complete Works, 1970 — Monumental Italian Art Monograph (New York / Milan) A substantial, bold and highly decorative large-format volume book dedicated to Marino Mari...
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Furniture Atlas: From Rococo to Art Deco by Adriana B. Sassone, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Stroganoff the Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family, 1st Ed
By Penelope Hunter-Stiebel
Located in valatie, NY
York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 2000. 256 pp. Published on the
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Impressionists Side by Side by Barbara Ehrlich White
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionists Side by Side by Barbara Ehrlich White. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first
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