Skyward by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented in a new archival slipcase. This is a 1931 first edition, eleventh printing of Richard Byrd’s Skyward.
Vintage 1930s American Modern Books
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Skyward by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented in a new archival slipcase. This is a 1931 first edition, eleventh printing of Richard Byrd’s Skyward.
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First Edition Guthrie's Geographical Grammmar in Miniature, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition of 'Guthrie's Geographical Grammar in Miniature'. 358 p. 13 fold. engr. maps, contemp. calf.
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Vintage Webster’s New International Dictionary, First Edition (1929) Unabridged
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and substantial 1929 printing of Webster’s New International Dictionary, First Edition, presented here in its classic unabridged format with beautifully preserved thumb in...
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Lost Ecstasy by Mary Roberts Rinehart, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
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Oliver Messel a biography by Charles Castle 1st Edition 1986
Located in CA, CA
Published by Thames and Hudson New York 1st Edition 1886 Oliver Messel had a brilliant career as a designer for theatre,ballet,opera,and films which spanned over four decades from t...
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STEIN, Gertrude. Useful Knowledge - 1928 - FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 9-5/8" x 6-1/4", inscribed by Stein on the front blank endleaf "For the Cooper(?)
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Sneakers, Size isn't Everything by Milk 1st Edition 1998
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998 A first edition of a book that has become a landmark fashion publication, reprinted several times, and groundbreaking in it...
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20 Years Dolce & Gabbana - Sarah Mower - 1st Edition, Milan, 2005
Located in CA, CA
Published by 5 Continents Editions, 1st edition, Milan, 2005. Hardback with English text.
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Studies in Art, Architecture and Design, 2 Volumes, 1st Edition
By Nikolaus Pevsner
Located in valatie, NY
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Yuki · Sakura / Snow · Cherry Blossom - Risaku Suzuki - 1st Edition, 2008
Located in CA, CA
Published by Nazraelli Press, 1st edition, limited to only 500 copies, Portland, 2008.
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Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph, 1st Edition 2009
By Gary Hume
Located in CA, CA
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph Published by Other Criteria, 2009, 1st Edition “The first major monograph of the Turner Prize-nominated British painter and sculptor Gary Hume.
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Bill Brandt, A life - Paul Delany - 1st Edition, London, 2004
Located in CA, CA
Published by Jonathan Cape, 1st edition, London, 2004. Hardback with English text.
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Signed 1st Edition of 'Minding the Store' by Stanley Marcus
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A SIGNED FIRST EDITION of ‘Minding the Store’ A Memoir by Stanley Marcus.
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ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable original 1st Edition signed Brian Wildsmith 1962 children’s A.B.C book B...
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Lewis Carroll Observed Hardcover Book, 1st Edition, Folk Art, 1976
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Potter, New York Publication Date: 1976 Book Condition: Fine Edition: 1st Edition.
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Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition. Limited Edition January 2013. In its most accessible form - from A to Z - rediscove...
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The Remorseful Day by Colin Dexter – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION – INSCRIBED "For Edgar With every best wish as ever" and SIGNED by the author.
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In Her Own Image by Daniele Knafo, Signed 1st Edition
By Daniele Knafo
Located in valatie, NY
Signed and inscribed 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. 201 pp. An examination of the lives and works of ten pioneering female artists over the last century.
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Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
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Paul Strand: Photograph 1915-1945 - Nancy Newhall - 1st edition, 1945
Located in CA, CA
Published by the Museum of Modern Art, 1st edition, New York, 1945. Hardback, English text.
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Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 233pp 393 illustrations.
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Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
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Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason, Stated First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason. Harper & Row, New York, 1979. Stated First American Edition hardcover with dust jacket. James Skinner, a half-caste officer in early 19th century Ind...
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Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Oak Knoll Press and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most prolific American printers of ephemera during the la...
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Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Oak Knoll Press and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most prolific American printers of ephemera during the la...
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George MEREDITH. Modern Love. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1862
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1862. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 7" x 4-5/8", inscribed by the author at top of title-page: "Jessie Prothero from GM", ...
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DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
PUBLISHER: London: by Tho: Newcomb, for Gabriel Bedell and Thomas Collins, 1655. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol, (viii)441pp.(iii), complete, 12-11/16" x 8-1/4", small folio, wit...
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Signs of Our Times by John Margolies, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Abbeville press, 1993. First Edition hardcover, no dust jacket as released.
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Pair of Encyclopedias: Tables and Sofas, First Edition Books
Located in valatie, NY
The Wellfleet Press, London, 1989. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. A pair of great historical references.
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Gli Arredi Francesi by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, First Edition
By Alvar González-Palacios
Located in valatie, NY
Electa, Milan, 1996. First edition hardcover with dust jacket and slip-case.
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Imaginary Postcards -Jonathan Williams, Tom Phillips- 1st Edition, Trigram, 1975
By Jonathan Williams, Tom Phillips
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Trigram Press, London, 1975.
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Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005
By Robert Adams 1
Located in CA, CA
Signed First Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by Nazraeli Press, 2005.
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DAVIS, Pearl Ulilla. The Whispering Words - 1901 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
., 1901. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 6-11/16" x 5", (i)238pp., frontis portrait plate, pictorial front wrapper.
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Jose Sacal A Piece of Work Hardcover 1st Edition 2003
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jose Sacal: A Piece of Work Hardcover – January 15, 2003.1st English Edition by Jose Sacal and Petru Russu. Sixty-four numbered pages, most of which contain full-page, color illustra...
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Chagall at the Met - Emily Genauer - 1st Edition, New York, 1971
Located in CA, CA
Published by the Tudor Publishing Company, 1st edition, New York, 1971. Hardback with English text.
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Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision - Edward Albee - 1st Edition, New York, 2006
Located in CA, CA
Published by Powerhouse Books, 1st edition, New York, 2006. Hardback with English text.
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British Art Pottery by A.W. Coysh, First Edition
By A.W. Coysh
Located in valatie, NY
London: David and Charles Limited, 1976. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 96 pp. A reference book of British Art Pottery from 1870-1940.
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Louisiana Architecture 1714-1830 by Fred Daspit, First Edition
By Fred Daspit
Located in valatie, NY
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Gerhard Richter: Forty Years of Painting - Robert Storr - 1st Edition, 2002
Located in CA, CA
Published by MoMA, 1st edition, New York, 2002. Hardback with English text.
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George N. Barnard: Photographer of Sherman's Campaign First Edition
By Keith F. Davis
Located in valatie, NY
Univ of New Mexico, 1990. First edition paperback with dust jacket. 232pp, 61 full-page plates in b&w, with over 150 additional figure illustrations.
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Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler (First Edition)
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. Stated first edition published in 1990 by Stewart, Tabori & Chang of New York.
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Jackson Pollock: Drawing into Painting - Bernice Rose - 1st edition, 1980
Located in CA, CA
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, 1980. Softcover with French text. This book was originally an exhibition catalogue published alongside a Pollock exhibition at The Mus...
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Plain and Ornamental, Delaware Furniture 1740-1890, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Wilmington: The Historical Society of Delaware, 1984. First edition soft cover. 60 pp. A catalogue from an exhibition of antique furniture made in Delaware between 1740 and 1890.
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Masterpieces of Glass by Robert J. Charleston, First Edition
By Robert J. Charleston
Located in valatie, NY
., Publishers, 1980. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 239 pp. A book on the history of glass with landmark works from the Corning Museum of Glass.
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Old Boston Museum Days by Kate Ryan, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1915. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket. 264 pp.
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Christie's Since The War, by Denys Sutton First Edition
By Denys Sutton
Located in valatie, NY
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Guide to American Pewter by Carl Jacobs, First Edition
By Carl Jacobs
Located in valatie, NY
NY: The McBride Company, 1957. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 216 pp. A guide to pewter for the collector and dealer by a then leading pewter dealer.
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American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
By Ellouise Baker Larsen
Located in valatie, NY
Rare, signed, new revised first edition thus hardcover with slipcase. Illustrated throughout with photographs of examples.
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Tony Duquette - Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007
Located in CA, CA
Published by Abrams 2007, hardback"American artist and design legend Tony Duquette (1914 1999) was known for his over-the-top style in interiors, jewelry, costumes, and set design. H...
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Historic Deerfield, A Portrait of Early America, First Edition
By Elizabeth Stillinger
Located in valatie, NY
New York: Dutton Studio Books, 1992. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 206 pp. A book on historic Deerfield Massachusetts.
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Rob. Mallet Stevens Architecture Furniture Interior Design 1st Edition 1990
Located in CA, CA
Published by the MIT Press Cambridge Massachusetts 1st US Edition 1990 Rob Mallet-Stevens was one of the more controversial architects of the modern movement and, along with Le Corb...
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Oriental Art, First Edition
By Pratapaditya Pal, Jan Fontein
Located in valatie, NY
Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1969, First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 195 pp. A large book on the Oriental art from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
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Cornell Capa: Photographs, Signed First Edition by Cornell Capa
By Cornell Capa
Located in valatie, NY
Signed by both editors on title page and also inscribed by Capa. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 179 duotone plates. 214 pp.
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John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
By Richard H. Saunders
Located in valatie, NY
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1995. First edition hardcover with dust jacket and slip case. 280 pp.
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Akiba's Children by Geoffrey H. Hartman, Signed, Limited & Numbered 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Hartman, Signed, Limited & Numbered (#187/350) 1st Edition. Published by Iron Mountain Press, Virginia.
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Scaasi, A CUT ABOVE, Arnold Scaasi, Signed First Edition
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in valatie, NY
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Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske, First Edition
By Lucile Henzke
Located in valatie, NY
Exton: Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1982. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 368 pp. A study of American art pottery produced from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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