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Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Many parts
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

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Wrought Iron

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Patina and
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

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Wrought Iron

Belle de Jour: press book cover
Located in London, GB
Original French press book cover for the Classic 1967 French new wave film starring Catherine
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Vintage 1960s French Posters

Belle de Jour: press book cover
Belle de Jour: press book cover
H 12 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

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Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

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Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

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Iron

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The large Classic "Presse a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Iron

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

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Iron

18th Early 19th Century Georgian China or Book Press
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Mahogany

The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The art of the French impressionists great large heavy art table book by Diane Kelder. A survey of
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Books

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Paper

Paris in the Thirties, French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris des Années 30, (Paris in The Thirties), French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987. Numerous
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paper

The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-Impressionism Author Diane Kedler Publisher Abbeville Press, Publication Date: 1986 Binding: Hardcover Book
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books

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Paper

"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Iron

Eduardo Chillida 'Spanish, 1924-2002', 'Reflections', Ivory Press, 2002
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in London, GB
by Ivorypress. This book is in three parts: Part I: a volume of 11 facsimiles of drawings, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Femmes, Women by Colette Gouvion Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Femmes Hardcover large heavy book – 21 Oct. 2003 Women by Colette Gouvion French edition French
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Paper

Antique Architectural Press Cathedral Cityscape Etching After Frank Brangwyn
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Dayton, OH
Press. “Frank Brangwyn was born in 1867 in Bruges, Belgium. His family moved back to London in 1875
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Vintage 1920s Prints

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Paper

Rene Lalique Mouettes Plate Exclusively Made for King George VI with Press Photo
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
allowed to sell it). In addition there is an original Rene Lalique press release photograph of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Fishing Book, Golden Days by Romilly Fedden
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage fishing book, golden days by Romilly Fedden A good 1949 (2nd edition) angling book by
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Vintage 1940s English Sporting Art Books

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Paper

After the Funeral by Paul Scott, an Illustrated Whittington Press Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
. Andoversford: Whittington Press & William Heinemann, 1979. Limited Edition. Royal 4to, 12 3/4 x 10 in. (320 x
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Late 20th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

The Spiritual in Art Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting 1890-1985 Art Book. Judi Freeman, Carel Blotkamp
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20th Century French Modern Books

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Paper

Designers' Houses Hardcover book First Edition By Dominic Bradbury 2001
By Vendome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designers' Houses Hardcover book First Edition By Dominic Bradbury, Mark Luscombe-Whyte
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century Beautiful Art Deco book press, made
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Leonard: Art and Fashion by Daniel Tribouillard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
to reveal the rhythm of their flowing lines and minute dots. The press has hailed these compositions
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Leonard: Art and Fashion by Daniel Tribouillard (Book)
Leonard: Art and Fashion by Daniel Tribouillard (Book)
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H 14.63 in W 10.88 in D 1.25 in
Versailles Gardens Sculpture And Mythology By Jacques Girard 1st Ed. 1985 Book
By Vendome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Versailles. A beautiful book that explains fully the symbolic and historic gardens of Versailles, France. It
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Books

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Paper

American Impressionism Oversized Hardcover Book by William H. Gerdts
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hardcover coffee table book. William H. Gerdts Abbeville Press, 1984 - Impressionism (Art) - 336 pages
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Books

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Paper

"The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families" First Edition Book
By Betty C. Monkman
Located in valatie, NY
: Abbeville Press, 2000. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A beautiful coffee table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Chanel: The Couturiere at Work Book 1996 1st US Ed. by Amy De la Haye
By Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Overlook Press, 1994 Victoria & Albert Museum, 1996 - Costume design - 136 pages. 'Fashion is not something
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20th Century French Books

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Paper

Goldfinger 1964 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
than 250 book covers and visual for the press and advertising. He was one of the most productive
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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

Original French Release James Bond Goldfinger Poster c.1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-2003), an Italian-born French artist, crafted nearly 1500 cinema posters and over 250 book covers, as
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Vintage 1960s French Other Posters

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Set of Eight 1940s French Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
similar model is shown in the book ‘Jansen Furniture’ by James Archer, p.299 (Acanthus Press, New York
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN 1957 French Grande Film Movie Poster, JEAN MASCII
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
artist designed nearly 1500 cinema posters and more than 250 book covers and visual for the press and
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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

For a Few Dollars More 1966 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii
By Jean Mascii
Located in Bath, Somerset
1500 cinema posters and more than 250 book covers and visual for the press and advertising. He was one
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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

Palissy Ware Trompe L'oeil Oval Platter, Signed Longchamp, French, ca. 1875
By Longchamp
Located in Banner Elk, NC
antique majolica. Book reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, PALISSY WARE: 19th CENTURY FRENCH
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Palissy Ware Trompe L'oeil Oval Platter, Signed Longchamp, French, ca. 1875
By Longchamp
Located in Banner Elk, NC
antique majolica. Book reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, PALISSY WARE: 19th CENTURY FRENCH
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

French Furniture of the 18th Century
By Pierre Verlet
Located in valatie, NY
the unquestioned expert on pre-Revolutionary French decorative arts. The book contains a huge amount
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1990s American Books

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Paper

French Furniture of the 18th Century
French Furniture of the 18th Century
H 9.75 in W 7.25 in D 1.25 in
Majolica Palissy Ware Trompe L'oeil Plaque, School of Paris, French, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
: 19th Century French Ceramists From Avisseau to Renoleau." London: The Athelone Press, 1996, pp. 135-142.  
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy School of Paris Majolica hanging wall plaque, France, modeled by François Maurice, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Natural Specimens

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Earthenware

OTR Plate 010 French Inhale Printed on Aluminum
By Figure Ground, Gerhard Richter, Ansel Adams, Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Plate comes from the book On The Rock Published by Montez press in 2016. The plates are a
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Aluminum

Victor Barbizet French Palissy Basket of Fish Covered Terrine, Circa 1875
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 6 in. W x 6 in. H Book Reference: Pg. 124 “Palissy Ware: Nineteenth Century French Ceramists from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge chairs by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Large Palissy Ware Majolica Platter by Alfred Renoleau, French, circa 1885
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Book reference: Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, "Palissy Ware: 19th century French Ceramists from
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

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Majolica

OTR Plate 011 the Sandy Wind Licks His Eyes French Inhale Printed on Aluminum
By Robert Rauschenberg, Ansel Adams, Gerhard Richter, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This plate comes from the book On the Rock published by Montez press in 2016. The plates are a
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Aluminum

Bookend model 453 by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of squirrel book presses model N° 453, made of bronze with green patina and with a green
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Marble, Bronze

Bookend model 453 by Max Le Verrier
Bookend model 453 by Max Le Verrier
H 6.11 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Mixed Media Paint and Wax Construction by Matthew Rose
Located in Peabody, MA
and musician living and working in Paris, France. Known widely for his collage works and wall-to-wall
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Early 2000s French Modern Paintings

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Paint

Collage With Paint Titled "The Trial" by Matthew Rose
Located in Peabody, MA
, France. Known widely for his collage works and wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor installations, he
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2010s French Modern Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Collage and Paint by Matthew Rose, Titled 12.05
Located in Peabody, MA
artist Matthew Rose, an American expat artist, writer and musician living and working in Paris, France
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Early 2000s French Modern Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Alberto Giacometti 'Annette' Black and White Lithograph, circa 1964
By Mourlot, Alberto Giacometti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
for the book titled "Prints from the Mourlot Press" published in Paris, 1964 The book is printed in
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Lobster Plaque, Paris
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Sergent, (French, 1830-1890.) Sergent was an important member of the School of Paris; he established his
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Decorative Art

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Majolica

Natural history lithograph, 4 tropical fish - Plate 32 - P. Oudart & C. Motte
By Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
by P. Oudart and lithography by C. Motte. The engravings originated in France between 1820 and 1840
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Antique 1780s French Other Decorative Art

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Metal

The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover Coffee Table Book
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Books

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Paper

Large Franҫois Maurice Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Fish Plaque, 1880
By Francois Maurice
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Ware: 19th century French Ceramists from Avisseau to Renoleau." London: The Athlone Press, 1996, p. 142
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

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Majolica

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
etchings in color originally made for the book, on hand made paper from 'Moulin Richard de Bas'. Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

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Paper

Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara, 1972
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
alcantara armchairs. Book reference : Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbott - Acanthus Press, New York
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Copper, Chrome

Anton Mikhailovich LAVINSKY : Original plater of a cubist woman, C.1920
By Anton Lavinsky
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
mosaic. He produced many movie posters, advertisements, and book covers. He is the author of the very
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

James Irvine Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs Design for Thonet Musee d'Orsay Paris
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
, France. These well preserved chairs have been professionally refinished and reupholstered. The chairs are
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

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
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Antique 17th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Located in Middletown, NY
Anglo-Norman French and Latin. Among Chaucer's many other works are The Book of the Duchess, The House
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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

The Day of the Jackal, Signed by Frederick Forsyth, First American Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
edition of The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth. This book was published in 1971 by Viking Press
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

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French Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French book press for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every French book press was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French book press — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each French book press bearing Industrial, Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a French Book Press?

Prices for a French book press start at $374 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,275.
Questions About French Book Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.