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Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book

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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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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"Tenreiro" Monograph/ Book by Soraia Cals, First Edition, 1998
"Tenreiro" Monograph/ Book by Soraia Cals, First Edition, 1998

"Tenreiro" Monograph/ Book by Soraia Cals, First Edition, 1998

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Rare 1998 monograph "Tenreiro," edited by Soraia Cals with an introductory text by fellow designer Sergio Rodrigues, published by Bolsa de Arte do Rio de Janeiro. This 223-page vol...

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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason, Stated First Edition
Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason, Stated First Edition

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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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition
Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition

Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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1990s American Books

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Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition

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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2010s American Books

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Paper

Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition

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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2010s American Books

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Paper

Signs of Our Times by John Margolies, First Edition
Signs of Our Times by John Margolies, First Edition

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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1990s American Books

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Paper

Pair of Encyclopedias: Tables and Sofas, First Edition Books
Pair of Encyclopedias: Tables and Sofas, First Edition Books

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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Vintage 1980s English Books

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Paper

Gli Arredi Francesi by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, First Edition
Gli Arredi Francesi by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, First Edition

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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1990s Italian Books

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Paper

The Remorseful Day by Colin Dexter – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed
The Remorseful Day by Colin Dexter – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed

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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20th Century English Books

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Fabric, Paper

Picasso Coffee Table Book, First Edition, Paris France 1970s
Picasso Coffee Table Book, First Edition, Paris France 1970s

Picasso Coffee Table Book, First Edition, Paris France 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A collectable, first edition (English), 'Picasso', an art coffee table book, 1974, New York, New York and Paris, France.

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Late 20th Century French Modern Books

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Foil

British Art Pottery by A.W. Coysh, First Edition
British Art Pottery by A.W. Coysh, First Edition

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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20th Century English Books

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Paper

George MEREDITH. Modern Love. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1862
George MEREDITH. Modern Love. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1862

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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Antique 1860s English Books

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Fabric

Louisiana Architecture 1714-1830 by Fred Daspit, First Edition
Louisiana Architecture 1714-1830 by Fred Daspit, First Edition

Louisiana Architecture 1714-1830 by Fred Daspit, First Edition

By Fred Daspit

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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20th Century American Books

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DAVIS, Pearl Ulilla. The Whispering Words - 1901 - FIRST EDITION
DAVIS, Pearl Ulilla. The Whispering Words - 1901 - FIRST EDITION

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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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Paper

DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION
DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION

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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Antique 1650s British Books

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Leather

George N. Barnard: Photographer of Sherman's Campaign First Edition
George N. Barnard: Photographer of Sherman's Campaign First Edition

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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1990s American Books

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Paper

Jose Sacal A Piece of Work Hardcover 1st Edition 2003
Jose Sacal A Piece of Work Hardcover 1st Edition 2003

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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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Books

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Paper

Plain and Ornamental, Delaware Furniture 1740-1890, First Edition
Plain and Ornamental, Delaware Furniture 1740-1890, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Masterpieces of Glass by Robert J. Charleston, First Edition
Masterpieces of Glass by Robert J. Charleston, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Christie's Since The War, by Denys Sutton First Edition
Christie's Since The War, by Denys Sutton First Edition

Christie's Since The War, by Denys Sutton First Edition

By Denys Sutton

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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Vintage 1950s English Books

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Old Boston Museum Days by Kate Ryan, First Edition
Old Boston Museum Days by Kate Ryan, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Guide to American Pewter by Carl Jacobs, First Edition
Guide to American Pewter by Carl Jacobs, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition

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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Vintage 1950s American Books

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Paper

Historic Deerfield, A Portrait of Early America, First Edition
Historic Deerfield, A Portrait of Early America, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler (First Edition)
Paintings in the Hermitage by Colin Eisler (First Edition)

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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1990s Italian Books

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Paper

Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Oriental Art, First Edition
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Oriental Art, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Cornell Capa: Photographs, Signed First Edition by Cornell Capa
Cornell Capa: Photographs, Signed First Edition by Cornell Capa

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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1990s American Books

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Paper

John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Scaasi, A CUT ABOVE, Arnold Scaasi, Signed First Edition
Scaasi, A CUT ABOVE, Arnold Scaasi, Signed First Edition

Scaasi, A CUT ABOVE, Arnold Scaasi, Signed First Edition

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in valatie, NY

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske, First Edition
Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske, First Edition

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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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Tony Duquette - Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007
Tony Duquette - Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007

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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Early 2000s Books

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Rob. Mallet Stevens Architecture Furniture Interior Design 1st Edition 1990
Rob. Mallet Stevens Architecture Furniture Interior Design 1st Edition 1990

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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1990s Books

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James M. CAIN. Serenade. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1937
James M. CAIN. Serenade. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1937

James M. CAIN. Serenade. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1937

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: First edition of Cain's bold second novel, book and striking dust jacket designed by W.

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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Fabric

Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring, First Edition, 1987
Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring, First Edition, 1987

Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring, First Edition, 1987

Located in Bradenton, FL

Tiffany's 150 years by John Loring. First edition, published in 1987 by Doubleday & Company Inc. of Garden City, New York.

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Vintage 1980s Books

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Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'
Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'

Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Publisher: New York: New Directions, 1972. Description: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., hardcover, with the DJ, not price clipped, signed on the title page "Tennessee Williams".

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Fabric

Expressionism by Ashley Bassie, First Edition Hardcover, 2005, USA
Expressionism by Ashley Bassie, First Edition Hardcover, 2005, USA

Expressionism by Ashley Bassie, First Edition Hardcover, 2005, USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Publisher: Sirrocco, First Edition Hardcover January 1, 2005. Large heavy folio: 13 in x 10 in.

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Early 2000s American Expressionist Books

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The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition
The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition

The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition

Located in valatie, NY

The United Artists Story, by Ronald Bergan. Crown Publishers, New York, 1986. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. This book tells the fascinating story of "the ...

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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'The English Glass Chandelier' by Martin Mortimer, First Edition
'The English Glass Chandelier' by Martin Mortimer, First Edition

'The English Glass Chandelier' by Martin Mortimer, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

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Early 2000s English Books

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Marjorie Kinnan RAWLINGS. Cross Creek Cookery. 1942 - FIRST EDITION - INSCRIBED
Marjorie Kinnan RAWLINGS. Cross Creek Cookery. 1942 - FIRST EDITION - INSCRIBED

Marjorie Kinnan RAWLINGS. Cross Creek Cookery. 1942 - FIRST EDITION - INSCRIBED

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1942. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed on the front blank endleaf "For Mrs.

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Vintage 1940s North American Books

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Fabric

Le Belle Case Italiane by Doria Ludovica, First Edition
Le Belle Case Italiane by Doria Ludovica, First Edition

Le Belle Case Italiane by Doria Ludovica, First Edition

By Doria Ludovica

Located in valatie, NY

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Vintage 1960s Italian Books

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Cars Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition
Cars Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition

Cars Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Chronicle Books, 1985. First Edition softcover. Contains hundreds of full color and black and white illustrations from the T.

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905
Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905

Edith Wharton The House of Mirth, First Edition, 1905

Located in CA, CA

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1905. First edition, first issue This is the book that launched Wharton's career as a novelist with its enthusiastic reception.

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Early 20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

'Four Quartets' First Edition Book by T.S. Eliot
'Four Quartets' First Edition Book by T.S. Eliot

'Four Quartets' First Edition Book by T.S. Eliot

By T.S. Eliot

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

'Four Quartets' first edition book by T.S. Eliot New York Harcourt, brace and company, 1943.

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20th Century American Books

Van Dyke, John Henry, Blended Worlds, First Edition, 1927
Van Dyke, John Henry, Blended Worlds, First Edition, 1927

Van Dyke, John Henry, Blended Worlds, First Edition, 1927

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 1927. Description: First edition. 1 vol., (i)243pp., first two and last three leaves are blanks, limited to 100 copies numbered and signed by Van Dyke this copy out-of-series, ...

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Vintage 1920s North American Books

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Fabric

Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette, First Edition
Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette, First Edition

Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette, First Edition

By Richard Jenrette

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, First Edition, 1938
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, First Edition, 1938

The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, First Edition, 1938

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Being a Scribner’s publication, this first edition printing has the Scribner’s “A” on the copyright page.

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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Leather, Paper

Art Nouveau Furniture by Alastair Duncan, Stated First Edition
Art Nouveau Furniture by Alastair Duncan, Stated First Edition

Art Nouveau Furniture by Alastair Duncan, Stated First Edition

By Alastair Duncan

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration 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

Candleholders in America by Joseph T. Butler 1650-1900, 1st Edition
Candleholders in America by Joseph T. Butler 1650-1900, 1st Edition

Candleholders in America by Joseph T. Butler 1650-1900, 1st Edition

By Joseph T. Butler

Located in valatie, NY

NY: Bonanza Books, 1967. First edition thus hardcover with dust jacket. 178 pp. 136 full-page photos of candlesticks, candelabra, chandeliers, sconces, candle stands, lanterns, and c...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Three Lives by Gertrude Stein, First Edition, First Printing
Three Lives by Gertrude Stein, First Edition, First Printing

Three Lives by Gertrude Stein, First Edition, First Printing

Located in Middletown, NY

This is the FIRST edition, FIRST printing of Gertrude Stein's (1874-1946) FIRST published book and is from the FIRST issue of 700 copies, with a further 300 copies exported to Britai...

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Canvas, Paper

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Massin, 1976, French text. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pieces and other forms of the period in full color.

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Late 20th Century French Books

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Paper

French Eighteenth Century Furniture by Genevieve Souchal, First Edition
French Eighteenth Century Furniture by Genevieve Souchal, First Edition

French Eighteenth Century Furniture by Genevieve Souchal, First Edition

By Genevieve Souchal

Located in valatie, NY

Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Massin, 1976, French text. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pieces and other forms of the period in full color.

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Late 20th Century French Books

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Paper

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