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Property of H.J. Joel, Esq. Christie's on Thursday, April 17, 1980
Property of H.J. Joel, Esq. Christie's on Thursday, April 17, 1980

Property of H.J. Joel, Esq. Christie's on Thursday, April 17, 1980

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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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

China from the West by David Howard, Vol I and Vol II, Signed 1st Ed
China from the West by David Howard, Vol I and Vol II, Signed 1st Ed

China from the West by David Howard, Vol I and Vol II, Signed 1st Ed

By David Howard, John Ayers

Located in valatie, NY

. First edition hard cover in two volumes with slip case, 1978. 1048 pp. A retrospective of Chinese export

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, 1952
East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, 1952

East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, 1952

By John Steinbeck

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. First trade edition, first printing. Octavo. In original green cloth boards with blue titles to the front and spine, ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

Currier & Ives, Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters
Currier & Ives, Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters

Currier & Ives, Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters

By Harry T. Peters

Located in valatie, NY

, Doran and Co., Inc., 1943. First edition thus hardcover with no dust jacket. 192 pp. A beautiful book of

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Fishing Book, Golden Days by Romilly Fedden
Fishing Book, Golden Days by Romilly Fedden

Fishing Book, Golden Days by Romilly Fedden

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

& Charles Black, 4, 5 Soho Square, London, W.1, 1949. The first edition was published after the

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Vintage 1940s English Sporting Art Books

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Paper

The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book
The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book

The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

condition: LIKE NEW Subjects Art 1st Edition. Oversized Hardcover, 1986 Great Art oversized table book.  

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books

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Paper

Winold Reiss, Will Not Be Classified April 12-May 25 2018
Winold Reiss, Will Not Be Classified April 12-May 25 2018

Winold Reiss, Will Not Be Classified April 12-May 25 2018

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

The Jews In America by David Cohen Coffee Table Book
The Jews In America by David Cohen Coffee Table Book

The Jews In America by David Cohen Coffee Table Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

in all of its Title: The Jews in America Author: David Cohen (editor) 1st Edition Binding

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Paper

October 24, 2001 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Watches & Wristwatches
October 24, 2001 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Watches & Wristwatches

October 24, 2001 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Watches & Wristwatches

By Christie's

Located in Red Lion, PA

This original auction catalog from the Christie’s New York sale on October 24, 2001, titled "Important Watches & Wristwatches", is a premier reference for horological collectors ...

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Early 2000s American Other Books

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Paper

Complete Works of Buffon with Supplements, 7 volumes with engravings
Complete Works of Buffon with Supplements, 7 volumes with engravings

Complete Works of Buffon with Supplements, 7 volumes with engravings

Located in NANTES, FR

**Complete Works of Buffon with Supplements, 7 volumes with engravings M3460** Complete Works of Buffon, expanded with the classification by G. Cuvier, published in 1844 and illustr...

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Antique 19th Century Books

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Paper

Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards, 1st Ed
Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards, 1st Ed

Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards, 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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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Paper

2023 Orbital
2023 Orbital

2023 Orbital

Located in Bath, GB

A fine signed example of the true first edition, first impression, of Samantha Harvey's Booker

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21st Century and Contemporary British Books

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Paper

Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation
Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation

Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation

By Thomas E. Marston, George D. Painter, R.A. Skelton

Located in valatie, NY

The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. First edition

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.
Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

A refined and visually compelling collection of two large-format illuminated from both sides manuscript leaves on vellum, originating from Italian choir books of the late 14th to ear...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Books

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Animal Skin

Faberge In America, Exhibition Publication 1st Ed
Faberge In America, Exhibition Publication 1st Ed

Faberge In America, Exhibition Publication 1st Ed

By Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen

Located in valatie, NY

Francisco, 1996. First edition paperback published for the exhibition organized by the Fine Arts Museums of

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1990s American Books

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Paper

Christie's London Collection De Madame X, 3/04/04
Christie's London Collection De Madame X, 3/04/04

Christie's London Collection De Madame X, 3/04/04

Located in valatie, NY

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

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Early 2000s English Books

Materials

Paper

The Last Country Houses by Clive Aslet, 1st Ed
The Last Country Houses by Clive Aslet, 1st Ed

The Last Country Houses by Clive Aslet, 1st Ed

By Clive Aslet

Located in valatie, NY

The Last Country Houses by Clive Aslet. New Haven: Yale University Press. First edition hardcover

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's London, The Thomas F. Flannery, Jr. Collection
Sotheby's London, The Thomas F. Flannery, Jr. Collection

Sotheby's London, The Thomas F. Flannery, Jr. Collection

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's, Collection Klaus Otto Preis, Paris, 11/9/05
Sotheby's, Collection Klaus Otto Preis, Paris, 11/9/05

Sotheby's, Collection Klaus Otto Preis, Paris, 11/9/05

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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Early 2000s French Books

Materials

Paper

Jesus of Nazareth by Lyman Abbott
Jesus of Nazareth by Lyman Abbott

Jesus of Nazareth by Lyman Abbott

Located in Middletown, NY

. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, 7 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches (200 x 134 mm); half title, engraved frontispiece and title

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

2001-2007 The Harry Potter Series
2001-2007 The Harry Potter Series

2001-2007 The Harry Potter Series

By J.K. Rowling

Located in Bath, GB

An exceptional and scarce complete first edition set of the large print edition of J. K. Rowling's

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Early 2000s British Books

Materials

Paper

The Poems Of William Shakespeare. NY: The Heritage Press, 1958.
The Poems Of William Shakespeare. NY: The Heritage Press, 1958.

The Poems Of William Shakespeare. NY: The Heritage Press, 1958.

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William (Peter Alexander - editor) TITLE: The Poems Of William Shakespeare. PUBLISHER: NY: The Heritage Press, 1958. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 10-3/8" x 6-5/8", il...

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Vintage 1950s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

HARDY, Thomas. Tess Of The D'urbervilles. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION
HARDY, Thomas. Tess Of The D'urbervilles. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION

HARDY, Thomas. Tess Of The D'urbervilles. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: HARDY, Thomas TITLE: Tess Of The D'urbervilles. A Pure Woman. PUBLISHER: Harcourt Brace, 1981. DESCRIPTION: THE WESSEX EDITION. 1 vol., 9-1/8" x 6-1/4", frontis, title-pag...

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Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

HARDY, Thomas. Far From The Madding Crowd. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION
HARDY, Thomas. Far From The Madding Crowd. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION

HARDY, Thomas. Far From The Madding Crowd. 1981 - THE WESSEX EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: HARDY, Thomas TITLE: Far From The Madding Crowd. PUBLISHER: Harcourt Brace, 1981. DESCRIPTION: THE WESSEX EDITION. 1 vol., 9-1/8" x 6-1/4", limited to 270 copies, frontis,...

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Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY
Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY

Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY

Located in valatie, NY

focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch
“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch

Located in London, GB

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketchbook Italy and France, 1894 Fully bound in leather Height 31 cm , width 26 cm, depth 3 cm Crafted in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Grand Tour Books

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Leather, Paper

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