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Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer by J.M.Nash, First Edition
Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer by J.M.Nash, First Edition

Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer by J.M.Nash, First Edition

By J.M. Nash

Located in valatie, NY

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1972. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 271 pp. An overview of Dutch painting in the 17th century.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Glory of Baroque Dresden, the State Art Collections Dresden First Edition
Glory of Baroque Dresden, the State Art Collections Dresden First Edition

Glory of Baroque Dresden, the State Art Collections Dresden 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 1st editions, signed and limited editions.

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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT THE NATURAL HOUSE First Edition 1954 HORIZON Hardcover Book
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT THE NATURAL HOUSE First Edition 1954 HORIZON Hardcover Book

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT THE NATURAL HOUSE First Edition 1954 HORIZON Hardcover Book

Located in San Diego, CA

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT THE NATURAL HOUSE First Edition 1954 HORIZON Hardcover book nice original condition beautiful patina and pictures.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Dylan THOMAS. In Country Sleep & Other Poems. FIRST EDITION - 1952 - SIGNED
Dylan THOMAS. In Country Sleep & Other Poems. FIRST EDITION - 1952 - SIGNED

Dylan THOMAS. In Country Sleep & Other Poems. FIRST EDITION - 1952 - SIGNED

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: NY: New Directions, 1952. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., one of 5,000 copies printed on Kilmory paper, boldly signed in black ink on the front blank endleaf b...

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Vintage 1950s American Books

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Paper

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By Carl C. Dauterman, F.J.B. Watson, Everett Fahy

Located in valatie, NY

New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

FORSTER, E. M.. Two Cheers For Democracy. 1951 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED
FORSTER, E. M.. Two Cheers For Democracy. 1951 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED

FORSTER, E. M.. Two Cheers For Democracy. 1951 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 1951. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 5-3/4", signed by the Forster on the title-page, bound in the publisher's original gilt lettered blue cloth, photograph ...

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Vintage 1950s British Books

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Fabric

KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction
KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction

KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction

By KAWS

Located in Studio City, CA

A scarce, very uncommon signed, highly collectable first edition copy. Would be a great addition to any collectors of KAWS' books and art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Paper

Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather, Rizzoli First Edition Hardbound Book 1986
Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather, Rizzoli First Edition Hardbound Book 1986

Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather, Rizzoli First Edition Hardbound Book 1986

By Rizzoli International Publications

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Santa Fe Style Hardbound Book, First Edition Published in 1986 by Rizzoli, Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather and Sharon Woods is a seminal, heavily illustrated design book explorin...

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical 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

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, First Editions
A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, First Editions

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, First Editions

By Winston Churchill

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

These stated first editions of Winston Churchill’s A History of the English-Speaking Peoples make up a full four-volume set.

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Books

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

William MANCHESTER. Death Of A President. November 20-25 - 1963 - FIRST EDITION
William MANCHESTER. Death Of A President. November 20-25 - 1963 - FIRST EDITION

William MANCHESTER. Death Of A President. November 20-25 - 1963 - FIRST EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: London: Michael Joseph, 1967. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-13/16" x 5-7/8", bound in fine 1/4 green morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered red and m...

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Vintage 1960s British Books

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Leather

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

Isadora DUNCAN: My Life – FIRST EDITION & Special Edition "for Friends" 1927
Isadora DUNCAN: My Life – FIRST EDITION & Special Edition "for Friends" 1927

Isadora DUNCAN: My Life – FIRST EDITION & Special Edition "for Friends" 1927

Located in Middletown, NY

A special edition of Isadora Duncan's biography, printed for friends. New York: Boni and Liveright, 1927. First, Limited Edition. 8vo, 9 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches (244 x 160 mm); 359 pp....

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Early 20th Century American Modern Books

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Gold Leaf

Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION

Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986 DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 10" x 6-5/16", limited to 100 numbered and signed copies by the au...

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Vintage 1980s British Books

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Leather

MAYHEW, Henry & John Binny. The Criminal Prisons Of London. 1862 - FIRST EDITION
MAYHEW, Henry & John Binny. The Criminal Prisons Of London. 1862 - FIRST EDITION

MAYHEW, Henry & John Binny. The Criminal Prisons Of London. 1862 - FIRST EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: London: Griffin, Bohn, and Company, 1862. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/4" x 7", (ii)(xii)634pp., numerous illustrations, fold-out frontis plate, bound in 1/2 b...

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Antique 1860s British Books

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Leather

Rudyard KIPLING. The Light That Failed. 1891 - FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY!
Rudyard KIPLING. The Light That Failed. 1891 - FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY!

Rudyard KIPLING. The Light That Failed. 1891 - FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY!

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 1891. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., inscribed by Kipling on the title-page "Alick Watt from the much indebted author Mar : 91:", bound in the publisher's ...

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Antique 1890s British Books

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Fabric

Evening Dress Hardcover Book First Edition By Alexandra Black, 2004 Rizzoli
Evening Dress Hardcover Book First Edition By Alexandra Black, 2004 Rizzoli

Evening Dress Hardcover Book First Edition By Alexandra Black, 2004 Rizzoli

By Giovanni Rizzoli

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Order your copy today! This is a rare first edition of Evening Dress, which is now out of print.

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Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Books

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Paper

Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha Book 2013 First Edition Hardcover SIGNED
Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha Book 2013 First Edition Hardcover SIGNED

Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha Book 2013 First Edition Hardcover SIGNED

By Ed Ruscha

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a signed First Edition of Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha hardcover book.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern 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

To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1937
To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1937

To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1937

By Ernest Hemingway

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This first edition has an "A" and the Scribner's seal on the copyright page.

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Books

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Leather, Paper

Odd Whims and Miscellanies by H. Repton – First Edition, 1804, illustrated
Odd Whims and Miscellanies by H. Repton – First Edition, 1804, illustrated

Odd Whims and Miscellanies by H. Repton – First Edition, 1804, illustrated

Located in Middletown, NY

London: William Miller, 1804. FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes Small 8vo.; 9 x 5 3/8 (226 x 140 mm); vol. 1: xii, [2], 171 [1 blank]; vol. 2: iv, 164, [1 blank] pp.; large paper copy.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

BEVERIDGE, Albert J.. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. 2 VOLUMES - FIRST EDITION !
BEVERIDGE, Albert J.. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. 2 VOLUMES - FIRST EDITION !

BEVERIDGE, Albert J.. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. 2 VOLUMES - FIRST EDITION !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 9-5/8" x 6-13/16", frontis portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, illustrated, bou...

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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Leather

"Common Nonsense" First Edition Book Signed by Legendary Commentator Andy Rooney
"Common Nonsense" First Edition Book Signed by Legendary Commentator Andy Rooney

"Common Nonsense" First Edition Book Signed by Legendary Commentator Andy Rooney

Located in San Diego, CA

"Common Nonsense" first edition book signed by legendary "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney at Warwick's Books in La Jolla, CA in January, 2003.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Six Crises by Richard Nixon, First Edition with Autopen Signature, 1962
Six Crises by Richard Nixon, First Edition with Autopen Signature, 1962

Six Crises by Richard Nixon, First Edition with Autopen Signature, 1962

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is the stated first edition of Six Crises by Richard Nixon. This book has an autopen signature of “Richard Nixon" in black ink on the front free endpaper. 

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Summer Cottages and Castles, Scenes from the Good Life, First Edition
Summer Cottages and Castles, Scenes from the Good Life, First Edition

Summer Cottages and Castles, Scenes from the Good Life, 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 1st editions, signed and limited editions.  

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Studio City, CA

A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese photographer and contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki.

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1990s Japanese Modern Books

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Paper

Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book
Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book

Antique 1719 English "The Compleat Herbal" Volume 1 First Edition Book

By Joseph Pitton de Tournefort

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique first edition book titled "The Compleat Herbal" or 'The botanical institutions of Mr.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Books

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Leather, Paper

William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856, First Edition
William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856, First Edition

William Wordsworth a Biography by Edwin Paxton Hood, 1856, First Edition

By Edwin Paxton Hood

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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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Paper, Leather

Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION
Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION

Frank MEIER. The Artistry of Mixing Drinks. 1936 LIMITED SIGNED FIRST EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: Paris, Fryam Press, 1936. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION LIMITED NUMBERED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 1 vol., 7-7/8" x 6", limited to 123 numbered and signed copies on handmade...

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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Leather

Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880, First Edition
Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880, First Edition

Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880, 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 1st editions, signed and limited editions.  

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition
The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition

The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition

By Wagner

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a fabulous first edition book, namely, The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition.

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Early 20th Century American Bohemian Books

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Paper

English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition
English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition

English Delftware Pottery in the Robert Hall Warren Collection, First Edition

By Anthony Ray

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 English Books

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Paper

Comment Installer Son Interieur en Regence ou Louis XV, First Edition
Comment Installer Son Interieur en Regence ou Louis XV, First Edition

Comment Installer Son Interieur en Regence ou Louis XV, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Editions Charles Massin, 1963. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. A book on how to decorate with Regency and Louis XV furniture with beautiful interiors.

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Vintage 1960s French Books

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Paper

Selected Works of Russian Art 11th-Early 20th Century, First Edition
Selected Works of Russian Art 11th-Early 20th Century, First Edition

Selected Works of Russian Art 11th-Early 20th Century, First Edition

By Sokolova Natalia

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 1970s European Books

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Paper

Rarities in American Cut-Glass by Herb Wiener, First Edition, 1978
Rarities in American Cut-Glass by Herb Wiener, First Edition, 1978

Rarities in American Cut-Glass by Herb Wiener, First Edition, 1978

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dust jacket has light foxing, chips and tiny tears to edges, rubs on back cover. First edition copy inscribed by author on first page, "Enjoy the Fine (five?)

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Paper

Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition
Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition

Traces: An Investigation In Reason by John a Chakeres, First Edition

By John A. Chakeres

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 1970s American Books

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Paper

HASSELL, John. Picturesque Rides and Walks. LARGE PAPER COPY FIRST EDITION 1817
HASSELL, John. Picturesque Rides and Walks. LARGE PAPER COPY FIRST EDITION 1817

HASSELL, John. Picturesque Rides and Walks. LARGE PAPER COPY FIRST EDITION 1817

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

DESCRIPTION: LARGE PAPER COPY FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 8-1/2" x 5-9/16", complete with the half-titles, illustrated with 120 hand colored plates, bound in full straight grained red mo...

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Antique 1810s British Books

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Leather

Greene, Graham, Travels with My Aunt, 'First Edition - Presentation Copy - 1969'
Greene, Graham, Travels with My Aunt, 'First Edition - Presentation Copy - 1969'

Greene, Graham, Travels with My Aunt, 'First Edition - Presentation Copy - 1969'

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Publisher: London: The Bodley Head, 1969. Description: first edition presentation copy. 1 vol., inscribed on the title-page "With thanks for everything from Graham Greene", hardbo...

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Vintage 1960s British Books

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Fabric

The Complete Works Of Lewis Carroll - FIRST EDITION - 1939 - The Nonesuch Press
The Complete Works Of Lewis Carroll - FIRST EDITION - 1939 - The Nonesuch Press

The Complete Works Of Lewis Carroll - FIRST EDITION - 1939 - The Nonesuch Press

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: London: The Nonesuch Press, 1939. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 7-13/16" x 5-1/2", illustrated, Bound in 1/2 red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, spine panels ...

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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Leather

In Praise of America, American Decorative Arts, 1650-1830, First Edition
In Praise of America, American Decorative Arts, 1650-1830, First Edition

In Praise of America, American Decorative Arts, 1650-1830, First Edition

By Wendy A. Cooper

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

Gertrude Stein, Mrs. Reynolds. Inscribed by Alice Toklas, First Edition 1952
Gertrude Stein, Mrs. Reynolds. Inscribed by Alice Toklas, First Edition 1952

Gertrude Stein, Mrs. Reynolds. Inscribed by Alice Toklas, First Edition 1952

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952. FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED BY ALICE TOKLAS. 1 vol., volume 2 of the Yale Edition of the unpublished writings of Gertrude Stein, ins...

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Vintage 1950s American Books

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Fabric

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort. This is a study of one of the most influential ceramic traditions to emerge from Japan.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Books

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Paper

Oscar Wilde, the Sphinx, First Edition, 1894, Illustrated by Charles Rickets
Oscar Wilde, the Sphinx, First Edition, 1894, Illustrated by Charles Rickets

Oscar Wilde, the Sphinx, First Edition, 1894, Illustrated by Charles Rickets

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: London: Elkin Mathews & John Lane at The Sign of The Bodley Head, 1894. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-1/2" x 7", illustrated by Charles Rickets, limited to 200 ...

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Antique 1890s British Books

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Leather

Golden Age of Spanish Sculpture by Manuel Gómez Moreno, First Edition
Golden Age of Spanish Sculpture by Manuel Gómez Moreno, First Edition

Golden Age of Spanish Sculpture by Manuel Gómez Moreno, First Edition

By Manuel Gómez Moreno

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

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Valperga, First Edition of Her Second Novel, 1823
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Valperga, First Edition of Her Second Novel, 1823

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Valperga, First Edition of Her Second Novel, 1823

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Whittaker, 1823. Description: First edition of her second novel. 3 vols., 7-3/16" x 4-7/16", bound in 1/2 tan speckled calf, gilt decorated spines, gilt lettered black morocco spi...

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Antique 1820s British Books

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Leather

George Sylvester Viereck, The House of the Vampire, 1907, First Edition
George Sylvester Viereck, The House of the Vampire, 1907, First Edition

George Sylvester Viereck, The House of the Vampire, 1907, First Edition

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Publisher: NY: Moffat, Yard & Company, 1907. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHORS FIRST NOVEL. 1 vol., publisher's original gilt lettered green cloth.

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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Fabric

"White Towers" Book by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour, First Edition
"White Towers" Book by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour, First Edition

"White Towers" Book by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Cambridge: The MIT Press, 1979. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 189 pp. A photographic essay of the iconic designs for the White Tower Hamburger Restaurants.

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition
The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition

The Life Record of HW Graber Texas Ranger Dedicated First Edition

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a very rare first edition hardback copy of The Life Record of H.W.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

Richard Henry Dana - Two Years Before the Mast, First Edition 1840
Richard Henry Dana - Two Years Before the Mast, First Edition 1840

Richard Henry Dana - Two Years Before the Mast, First Edition 1840

Located in CA, CA

A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea. First Edition, Harper & Brothers N.Y. 1840. A very important classic of American literature.

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Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Books

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Paper

1938 First Edition "Space for Living" Design Book by Paul T. Frankl
1938 First Edition "Space for Living" Design Book by Paul T. Frankl

1938 First Edition "Space for Living" Design Book by Paul T. Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Frankl is a classic 1938 interior design book, with the first edition published by Doubleday Doran in New York.

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Vintage 1930s Books

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Paper

SCHULZ - Peanuts Jubilee - FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED WITH A DRAWING OF SNOOPY !
SCHULZ - Peanuts Jubilee - FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED WITH A DRAWING OF SNOOPY !

SCHULZ - Peanuts Jubilee - FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED WITH A DRAWING OF SNOOPY !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

PUBLISHER: NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1975. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED WITH A DRAWING. 1 vol., 15-3/8" x 11-3/8", illustrated, inscribed on the half-title "For B.

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition
How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Oxford: Phaidon, 1985. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 155 pp. A guide to collecting books that discusses all aspects of the book trade.

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20th Century English Books

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Paper

The English House Through Seven Centuries by Olive Cook, First Edition
The English House Through Seven Centuries by Olive Cook, First Edition

The English House Through Seven Centuries by Olive Cook, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 1968. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. A history of English domestic architecture from the framed cottage of pre-Norman Britain to Art Nouveau m...

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Vintage 1960s English Books

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Paper

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