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Art Nouveau Sculpture Refrence Book by Alastair Duncan 1st Edition 1978
Art Nouveau Sculpture Refrence Book by Alastair Duncan 1st Edition 1978

Art Nouveau Sculpture Refrence Book by Alastair Duncan 1st Edition 1978

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Nouveau by Alastair Duncan offers a lush exploration of this transformative art movement, showcasing exquisite examples of glass, furniture, and jewelry that define its organic e...

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Vintage 1970s English Art Nouveau Books

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Cotton, Paper

The Sala Bianca The Birth of Italian Fashion 1st Edition 1992
The Sala Bianca The Birth of Italian Fashion 1st Edition 1992

The Sala Bianca The Birth of Italian Fashion 1st Edition 1992

Located in CA, CA

Published by Electa 1992 in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, June 25-Sept. 25, softback in slipcase. On the 22nd July 1952, Giovanni Battista Gi...

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1990s Books

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Paper

Sarah Lucas: Exhibitions And Catalogue Raisonne 1989-2005 1st Edition 2005
Sarah Lucas: Exhibitions And Catalogue Raisonne 1989-2005 1st Edition 2005

Sarah Lucas: Exhibitions And Catalogue Raisonne 1989-2005 1st Edition 2005

Located in CA, CA

Yilmaz Dziewior, Kunstverein in Hamburg, Beatrix Ruf, Kunsthalle Zürich, Sadie Coles and Martin Prinzhorn, 2005Publisher: Hatje Cantz This monograph features an extensive overview o...

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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild 1st Edition
Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild 1st Edition

Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

The Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild. Jarrold & Sons, London 1915. 1st Ed hardcover. Tipped-in color frontispiece and eighteen plates in color. Published fo...

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Vintage 1910s English Books

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Paper

Dalí Max Gerard Hardcover 1st Edition 1968 France by Harry N Abrams
Dalí Max Gerard Hardcover 1st Edition 1968 France by Harry N Abrams

Dalí Max Gerard Hardcover 1st Edition 1968 France by Harry N Abrams

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dalí, Max Gerard, hardcover, dustjacket, published by Harry N Abrams, 1st edition 1968. DALI 1968

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Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Books

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Paper

Machine Age in America: 1918-1941 by Richard Guy Wilson, 1st Edition
Machine Age in America: 1918-1941 by Richard Guy Wilson, 1st Edition

Machine Age in America: 1918-1941 by Richard Guy Wilson, 1st Edition

By Richard Guy Wilson

Located in valatie, NY

with Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1986. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published in conjunction

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Tarzan and The Golden Lion by Edgar Rice Burroughs McClurg 1st Edition
Tarzan and The Golden Lion by Edgar Rice Burroughs McClurg 1st Edition

Tarzan and The Golden Lion by Edgar Rice Burroughs McClurg 1st Edition

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Located in Dallas, TX

Edition. First edition. Illustrated by J. Allen St. John. 1 vols. 8vo. The ninth book in the Tarzan

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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842
1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842

1st Edition of ‘Rural & Domestic Life of Germany’ by W Howitt -1842

By William Howitt

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE FIRST EDITION hardback copy of ‘The Rural and Domestic Life of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Books

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Paper

Royal Gardens Hardcover Book by Sir Roy Strong, 1st Edition, 1992, USA
Royal Gardens Hardcover Book by Sir Roy Strong, 1st Edition, 1992, USA

Royal Gardens Hardcover Book by Sir Roy Strong, 1st Edition, 1992, USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

With glorious color photographs, paintings, prints, and original designs, noted historian and author Sir Roy Strong presents Britain's royal gardens of today and yesterday--magnifice...

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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Paper

Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, 1st Edition
Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, 1st Edition

Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha. Harry N. Abrams, Inc, New York, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. An important reference work, written by Gallé and Ar...

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

American Cinema, One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanie Basinger, 1st Edition
American Cinema, One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanie Basinger, 1st Edition

American Cinema, One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanie Basinger, 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

American Cinema, One Hundred Years of Filmmaking by Jeanie Basinger. New York: Rizzoli, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover published to commemorate the centennial celebration of the birth of Ame...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Genius of the Garden by Peter Verney and Michael Dunne, 1st Edition
The Genius of the Garden by Peter Verney and Michael Dunne, 1st Edition

The Genius of the Garden by Peter Verney and Michael Dunne, 1st Edition

By Peter Verney, Michael Dunne

Located in valatie, NY

, 1989. 1st Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 120 pp. A beautiful book on the elements of good garden

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book
Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book

Life Century of Change America in Pictures 1900-2000 Hardcover 1st Edition Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

‏ : ‎ Bulfinch; First Edition (October 30, 2000). Language ‏ : ‎ English. Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages. Large and

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright by Thomas a. Heinz Hardcover Book 1st Edition
Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright by Thomas a. Heinz Hardcover Book 1st Edition

Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright by Thomas a. Heinz Hardcover Book 1st Edition

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

: Chartwell., Edison. Publication Date: 2000 Binding: Hardcover. Edition: First edition. Fine copy. large

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras
18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras

18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras

Located in Miami, FL

18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Books

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Animal Skin, Paper

"John Heartfield", First Edition
"John Heartfield", First Edition

"John Heartfield", First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

“John Heartfield”. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1992. First Edition hardcover with

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition
Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition

Piedmontese Furniture, First Edition

By Elio Quaglino

Located in valatie, NY

Il Mobile Piemontese (Piedmontese Furniture.) Milan: Görlich Editore, 1997. First edition hardcover

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20th Century Italian Books

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Paper

Steps & Stairways, First Edition
Steps & Stairways, First Edition

Steps & Stairways, First Edition

By Ib Melchior, Cleo Baldon

Located in valatie, NY

Steps and Stairways. New York: Rizzoli, 1989. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 264 pp. A

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

English Style, First Edition
English Style, First Edition

English Style, First Edition

By Suzanne Sleisin, Stafford Cliff

Located in valatie, NY

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

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Iconology, First Edition
American Iconology, First Edition

American Iconology, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

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

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Miniature Antique Furniture, First Edition
Miniature Antique Furniture, First Edition

Miniature Antique Furniture, First Edition

By Peter B. Schiffer, Herbert F. Schiffer

Located in valatie, NY

Company, 1972. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 264 pp. A study of handcrafted miniature antique

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Gisele Freund, Photographer First Edition
Gisele Freund, Photographer First Edition

Gisele Freund, Photographer First Edition

By Gisele Freund

Located in valatie, NY

Gisele Freund, photographer by Gisele Freund, New York: Abrams, 1985. First edition hardcover with

Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

Karim Rashid: Evolution, First Edition
Karim Rashid: Evolution, First Edition

Karim Rashid: Evolution, First Edition

By Karim Rashid

Located in valatie, NY

Karim Rashid: Evolution by Karim Rashid. Universe, 2004. First edition hardcover no dust jacket

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition
Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition

Pre-Columbian Art, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Pre-Columbian Art, New York: Phaidon Publishers, Inc., 1957. First edition hardcover with skip case

Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

Dunlaps & Their Furniture, First Edition
Dunlaps & Their Furniture, First Edition

Dunlaps & Their Furniture, First Edition

By The Currier Art Gallery

Located in valatie, NY

“The Dunlaps and Their Furniture”. Manchester: The Currior Gallery of Art, 1970. First edition

Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

French Folk Art, First Edition
French Folk Art, First Edition

French Folk Art, First Edition

By Jean Cuisenier

Located in valatie, NY

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

Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

Adrian Alan Catalog, First Edition
Adrian Alan Catalog, First Edition

Adrian Alan Catalog, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Adrian Alan Catalog. First edition hardcover. Adrian Alan was established in 1964, Adrian Alan is

Category

1990s English Books

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Paper

"Visual Culture, " First Edition Book
"Visual Culture, " First Edition Book

"Visual Culture, " First Edition Book

Located in valatie, NY

Visual Culture edited by Chris Jenks. London and New York: Routledge, 1995. First edition softcover

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

George Krause-1 First Edition
George Krause-1 First Edition

George Krause-1 First Edition

By George Krause

Located in valatie, NY

George Krause-1. Haverford: Toll & Armstron, Publishers, 1972. Stated first edition hardcover with

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book

By TASCHEN, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

To study Gio Ponti’s prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. His creations expand intuitively with the Italian grandeur ...

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2010s Italian Books

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Paper

Deliverance by James Dickey, First Edition
Deliverance by James Dickey, First Edition

Deliverance by James Dickey, First Edition

By James Dickey

Located in valatie, NY

Deliverance by James Dickey. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970. Stated first edition hardcover

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, First Edition

By The London Charivari

Located in valatie, NY

Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust

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20th Century European Books

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Paper

Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition
Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition

Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Folk Artists Biographical Index. Detroit: Book Tower, 1987. First edition hardcover. 496 pp. Guide

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Heritage of England Silver, First Edition
Heritage of England Silver, First Edition

Heritage of England Silver, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

. First edition hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Exhibition catalogue of silver, many pieces drawn

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

George Bullock, Cabinet-Maker, First Edition
George Bullock, Cabinet-Maker, First Edition

George Bullock, Cabinet-Maker, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

George Bullock: Cabinet-Maker. London: John Murray Ltd., 1988. First edition soft cover. 160 pp

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

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