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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
Category
20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759.
299pp. Woodcut
Category
Antique 1750s Swiss Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
By Gio Ponti, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lightness that defined his iconic style. Ponti’s rare capacity to move seamlessly between scales allowed him
Category
2010s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
The Son of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
The Return of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White First Edition, First Printing, 1952
Located in Southbury, CT
This exceedingly rare hardcover first edition, first printing of E.B. White's timeless classic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
X-Ray, François Nars, 1st Edition, Powerhouse Books, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by PowerHouse Books, New York, 1999.
X-Ray is a captivating book by
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Lost Empire First Edition by Edgar Rice
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition by Edgar Rice
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Books
Materials
Paper
The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling First Edition
By Rudyard Kipling
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Books
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Collectible Art Book First Edition, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage, 1955, first edition, Picasso, S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris, Boeck and Sabartes,
Vintage, Pablo
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Les diners de Gala. Barcelona: 1974. First Spanish Edition
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the eccentricities of Salvador Dalí with this first Spanish edition of "Les diners de Gala
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Books
Materials
Paper
American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
By Ellouise Baker Larsen
Located in valatie, NY
& Company, Inc., New York, 1950. Rare, signed, new revised first edition thus hardcover with slipcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Books
Materials
Paper
Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti. Polistampa, Firenze, 1998. First edition
Category
1990s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Armorial Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century, Signed & Numbered First Edition
By Sir Algernon Tudor-Craig
Located in valatie, NY
Armorial Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century by Sir Algernon Tudor-Craig. First Edition, signed by
Category
Vintage 1920s English Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that
Category
Antique 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
1966 Italian Cinema Today by Gian Luigi Rondi First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1966 Italian Cinema Today by Rondi Gian Luigi First Edition.
Collectible rare 1st Edition large
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE EDITION hardback copy of The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams, Illustrated
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Geometry of Greek Vases by L.D. Caskey, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
many of the pages have never been cut. Important and rare book.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
David Hicks On Living With Taste First Edition 1968 Book
Located in London, GB
to the swinging 60s with the rare first edition of David Hicks On Living With Taste. This stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s European Books
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's Haute Epoque-Important Early Furniture, Works of Art First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
photographs of rare furniture, tapestries, and other items throughout.
NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent
Category
Early 2000s English Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Glory of Baroque Dresden, the State Art Collections Dresden First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
International Cultural Exchange. Mississippi Art Pavilion, 2004. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. The
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
" Munch " Expressionist Hardcover Art Book First Edition 1990 by David Loshak
By Edvard Munch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, will give pleasure to its readers for many years to come.
This " Munch " rare first edition vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Books
Materials
Paper
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Paris: Chez Ladvocat, Libraire, 1820.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION. 2 vols., 6-3/4" x 4-1/4", with
Category
Antique 1820s French Books
Materials
Leather
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in
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. Grabber, A Terry
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Evening Dress Hardcover Book First Edition By Alexandra Black, 2004 Rizzoli
By Giovanni Rizzoli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautif gowns, Evening Dress is a book you'll cherish. Order your copy today!
This is a rare first edition
Category
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Books
Materials
Paper
David Hockney Hand Signed First Edition Book Pictures by David Hockney, 1979
By David Hockney
Located in Studio City, CA
A David Hockney hand-signed first edition/ first printing (there was no hardcover book. This copy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.65 in D 0.5 in
Porcelain, a Sketch of its Nature Art and Manufacture, 1906, First Edition
By William Burton
Located in valatie, NY
& Company, Limited, 1906. First Edition hardcover with no dust jacket. 263 pp. An antique English reference
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
H 9 in W 6.25 in D 1.25 in
A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
Chandler Post. London: Oxford U. Press, 1921. Signed first edition hardcover with slip-case. He attended
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, First Edition with Dust Jacket
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare first edition, with near-fine dust jacket of the children's classic.
Grahame, Kenneth
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
North American Indians by George Catlin, Two Volumes, First Grant Edition, 1926
By George Catlin
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-1839. Edinburgh: John Grant, 1926. First Grant edition thus. Two volumes. Octavo. In original pictorial
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, First Blakiston Edition, 1940
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
raised bands to the spine, and with a custom archival slipcase.
This is the first Blakiston edition of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.63 in W 6.13 in D 1.88 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Foil
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Three Books on Violins and Violin Makers
By Dirk J. Balfoort, Willibaldd Leo Frh-v-Lütgendorff, John H. Fairfield
Located in valatie, NY
Bradford Press, Inc. 1942. Stated first edition hardcover with no dust jacket. 192 pp. A guide and
Category
Early 20th Century German Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Limited Edition Signed Annie Leibovitz, Portraits 2005-2016 Book, Phaidon 2
By Annie Leibovitz, Phaidon
Located in London, GB
For sale a rare limited edition book, "Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016", signed & numbered by
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
H 14.14 in W 10.52 in D 1.58 in
Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
RARE: John Evelyn the Younger's first book, rare first issue with title date 1672.
Rapin, René
Category
Antique 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Malerische Ansichten / Picturesque Views (of first railway lines in Slovenia)
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION
Sandmann, František Xaver (1805-1856)
Malerische Ansichten / Picturesque Views (of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.75 in W 17.38 in D 0.75 in
Christie's Christopher Howe, The First Twenty Years, Wednesday 24 March 2004
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.44 in
Italian Drawings In Oxford by Terisio Pignatti, First English Publication, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oxford is an essential resource for anyone interested in Italian art. It provides a rare opportunity to
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
TWO VOLUMES each a FIRST EDITION, with the ORIGINAL RED CLOTH COVERS BOUND-IN
With Forty-Six
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration firm based in
Category
Vintage 1970s Books
Materials
Paper
James Bond. Dr. No. Limited Edition Collector's Book.
By Paul Duncan, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the filming experience which will grip you from the first page.
Collector’s Edition (No. 501–1,962
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Picasso Toros y Toreros- true 1st French Edition 1961
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
First true edition, published by Cercle D'art Paris 1961. Lithographs by Mourlot
A scarce first
Category
Mid-20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Domestic Architecture of H.T. Lindeberg, Ltd 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
) first edition hardcover, 1/4 maroon morocco over red cloth, no dust jacket as issued. Illustrated from
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
subject of fashion in depth.First edition and first printing. Rare in Hardcover. A collection of
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Sneakers, Size isn't Everything by Milk 1st Edition 1998
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998
A first edition of a book that has
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
Ultimate Collector Cars, Double Volume, Special Edition Book
By TASCHEN, C & P Fiell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tireless pursuit of ever-greater performance both on and off the track, from the first Indy 500-winning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
first edition of Frankenstein was published anonymously in London, 1818, and is exceedingly rare. An
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
London After Midnight by Marie Coolidge Rask, Photoplay Edition, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a photoplay first edition of London After Midnight by Marie Coolidge Rask. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Barbie Millicent Roberts: an Original - David Levinthal - 1st Edition, 1998
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Pantheon Books, New York, 1998.
Known for his playful, provocative
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.41 in W 9.85 in D 0.6 in
McQueen's Machines, Matt Stone, Chad McQueen, 1st Edition, Motorbooks, 2007
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Motorbooks, Minneapolis, 2007.
No other Hollywood star has been so
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Die Perfekte Kindheit - Larry Clark - 1st Edition, Scalo, 1993
By Larry Clark
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Scalo Verlag, 1993.
As a living icon of American film, director
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.5 in
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.5 in
The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue Complete Edition with Illustrations
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare first edition hardback copy of The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue, Complete Edition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Imaginary Postcards -Jonathan Williams, Tom Phillips- 1st Edition, Trigram, 1975
By Jonathan Williams, Tom Phillips
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Trigram Press, London, 1975.
A collaborative book of disorientating
Category
Late 20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
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There is a range of first editions rare books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and leather, all first editions rare books available were constructed with great care. First editions rare books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of first editions rare books to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern first editions rare books are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made first editions rare books over the years, but those made by Henri Cohen, J.L. Stair and James Thrall Soby are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are First Editions Rare Books?
Prices for first editions rare books start at $69 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $625.