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.
Vintage 1930s American Books
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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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New Orleans Architecture Vol. VII Jefferson City, First Edition
By Dorothy G. Schlesinger
Located in valatie, NY
Gretna: Pelican publishing company. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1989. 192 pp.
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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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Collecting Clarice Cliff by Howard Watson, First Edition, 1991
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Binding: Soft cover. Edition: First Edition. 3rd Printing 1991.
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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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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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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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My Cavafy - Stathis Orphanos, Constantine Cavafy First Edition, 2006
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Sylvester & Orphanos, Los Angeles, 2006.
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'The English Glass Chandelier' by Martin Mortimer, First 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 first editions, signed and limited editions.
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American Junk by Mary Randolph Carter 1994 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Junk, by Mary Randolph Carter, hardbound, 1st Edition, 1994. American Junk – A guide to decorating the home using objects acquired at flea markets, auctions, and garage sal...
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Christie's Magnificent Jewels Geneva May 27, 1993 First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Magnificent Jewels Geneva May 27, 1993. First edition softcover. The 491 lot catalog on 181 pp.
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Le Belle Case Italiane by Doria Ludovica, First Edition
By Doria Ludovica
Located in valatie, NY
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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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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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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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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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I Mobili Italiani by Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, First Edition
By Alvar González-Palacios
Located in valatie, NY
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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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'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.
Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Jenrette, First Edition
By Richard Jenrette
Located in valatie, NY
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Art Nouveau Furniture by Alastair Duncan, Stated First Edition
By Alastair Duncan
Located in valatie, NY
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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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GOLD, Gerald - editor. The White House Transcripts. 1974 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan, 1974. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 6-1/4", bound in fine 1/4 green morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered red morocco spin...
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French Eighteenth Century Furniture by Genevieve Souchal, First Edition
By Genevieve Souchal
Located in valatie, NY
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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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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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Assouline: Oscar Niemeyer Architecture Coffee Table Book, First Edition
By Assouline Publishing, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer one of the fathers of modernist architecture, is remembered through Assouline's handmade limited-edition Ultimate Collection volume.
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Albany Silver 1652-1825 by Norman Rice, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, NY, 1964. First Edition softcover. Limited to 1000 copies. The catalog of an exhibition at the Albany Institute of History and Art, Alban...
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Kazuumi Takahashi: High Tide Wane Moon - Shino Kuraishi - 1st Edition, 2007
Located in CA, CA
Published by Nazraelli Press LLC., 1st edition, limited edition of 1000, 2007. Hardback with English text.
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Sotheby's Catalog: The Mandalay Ruby, October 1988, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog: The Mandalay Ruby October 1988. First edition softcover. Extremely well described with the historic background.
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Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. First edition paperback. Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything.
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Massachusetts Beautiful by Wallace Nutting, Signed First Edition Thus
By Wallace Nutting
Located in valatie, NY
Old America, Garden City Publishing Company, Inc. 1935. First Edition Thus Signed hardcover no dust jacket. Part of His "States Beautiful" series.
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Apter-Fredericks Important English Furniture 2012 Catalog First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
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Decorative Art 1880 -1980, Dan Klein & Margaret Bishop - 1st edition, 1986
Located in CA, CA
Published by Phaidon · Christie’s, 1st edition, Oxford, 1986. Hardback with English text.
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Patrick Hamilton, The Slaves of Solitude, First Edition Book
Located in CA, CA
Patrick Hamilton -The Slaves of Solitude Published by Constable, London 1947. First edition. Hamilton, cult author of Hangover Square and denizen of seedy pre-war literary Lond...
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Hiroshi Sugimoto: Theaters - Hans Belting - 1st Edition, New York/ London, 2000
Located in CA, CA
Published by Sonnabend Sundell Editions; Eystorm, New York; London, 1st edition, 2000. Hardback with English text. Housed in a silver-grey slipcase, as issued.
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The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978. Suggests trend-setting yet functional designs for bedrooms and bathrooms to suit every area of...
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White Ironstone Ceramics Reference Book by Dawn Stoltzfus 1st Edition Paperback
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; 1st edition (August 8, 1997) ISBN-10: 0764303260 Measuring: 8.6 x 0.6 x 11 inches In very good pre-owned condition.
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DAHL, Roald. My Uncle Oswald - FIRST EDITION - 1979 - PRESENTATION COPY!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
PUBLISHER: London: Michael Joseph, 1979. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed by Dahl on the front blank endpaper "To Neil with love Roald Dahl 3 Oct. 198...
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Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, First Edition First Issue, 1911
Located in CA, CA
Published by Charles Scribner & Sons, New York 1911. First edition. This is the novel that sealed Wharton's success as a novelist.
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Little America by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is the first edition printing of Richard E. Byrd's book, Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic, The Flight to the South Pole.
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Irving J. Gill, architect Book by Bruce A. Kamerling 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Text by Esther McCoy, with excerpts from Gill's own writing as published in The Craftsman (1916). First edition, first printing with full number line.
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Cecil Beaton Stage and Film Designs - Charles Spencer - 1st edition, 1975
Located in CA, CA
Martin’s Press, New York, 1st edition, 1975. Hardback with English text. Inspired by the Edwardian beau monde, Beaton’s oeuvre as a stage and costume designer is often overlooked by...
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Cy Twombly Photographs 1951 -2007 - Laszlo Glozer - 1st edition, Germany, 2008
Located in CA, CA
Published by Schirmer Mosel, 1st edition, Germany, 2008. Hardback with German and English text.
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Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition. An attractive first edition/first printing, gray decorated cloth with black letterin...
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Cartier I Love You - Bruce Weber - 1st Edition, teNeues, Italy, 2009
By Bruce Weber
Located in CA, CA
First Edition Hardback in Dust Jacket, published by teNeues, Italy, 2009.
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Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, First Edition, 1926
By A.A. Milne
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
London: Methuen & Co., (1926). First edition. Illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Octavo.
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Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
New York: Bulfinch Press, 2005. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 175 pp.
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Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by George Fischler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by Stuart & George Fischler. 1st Edition softcover. 160 pages. This book has become the standard pocket guide.
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The Daughters of Cain by Colin Dexter – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Macmillan, 1994. First Edition. 8vo, 9 1/8 x 6 inches (232 x 152 mm); xxii, 295 pp.
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Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book.1st Edition Publication Date: 1983 by Prestel.Clectible rare edition.Title: LabyrinthePublication Date: 1983...
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Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition
By Frederick D. Nichols 1
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols. Signed 1st Edition. The Beehive Press, Savannah, 1976, hardcover.
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The Dead of Jericho by Colin Dexter – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Macmillan, 1981. FIRST EDITION – 8vo, 7 3/4 x 5 inches (197 x 155 mm); 224 pp.
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Five Beautiful Women Hardcover by Victor Skrebneski Book 1987 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
These black-and-white photographs, shot in gorgeous settings, remain classics of glamour and style." First Edition. This title commemorates Skrebneski's 25-year collaboration with ...
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Scaasi, A CUT ABOVE, by Arnold Scaasi, Signed First Edition
By Arnold Scaasi
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. We offer...
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Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book. Edited by Ruth A. Peltason. 280 illustrations, including 175 color photographs by John Bigelow Taylor.
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William Eggleston’s Guide - John Szarkowski -1st Edition, MIT Press & MOMA, 1976
By William Eggleston 1
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1976.
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