Wonderful Collection Irving's Works Green Leather Gold Gilt Bound 27 Books Stack
By Washington Irving
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Collection Of Irving's Works & Life Of Irving In A Green Leather Bound With Gold Gilt, 27 Books That Would Be Great For A Library Stack
Leather
Set Of 4 Artemus Ward Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The book includes the full text of Ward's humorous monologues along with 34 wood-engraved reproductions of the original panorama illustrations. The books with green leather boards (...
Leather, Paper
WALTON (Arthur Rackham). The Complete Angler. 1931 FIRST AMERICAN TRADE EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALTON, Isaak (Arthur Rackham). TITLE: The Complete Angler. PUBLISHER: Philadelphia: David McKay, Co., n.d., (1931). DESCRIPTION: FIRST AMERICAN TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 9-...
Leather
William H. Prescott's History Of The Reign Of Philip 2nd, King Of Spain, 1863
Located in Bridgeport, CT
It chronicles Philip II’s rule (1556–1598), covering the Spanish Inquisition, the revolt in the Netherlands, and the Armada. The books with green leather spine, corners, marbleized ...
Leather, Paper
All The World Over By Edwin Hodder, 2 Vol Set 1876 With Maps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The set consists of two volumes with frontispieces, plates, and folded maps. The books with green leather boards and spine, marbleized panels and end-wraps, gilt top margin, both wi...
Leather, Paper
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H 8 in W 5 in L 8 in
Set of 17 Green Leather and Gilt French Books "Les Femmes Celebres" Dated 1971
Located in Dallas, TX
The set is in excellent condition with a rich pale green finish and embossed gilt accents over the leather.
Leather, Paper
History of the English People in four Gilt-Tooled Leather-Bound Volumes
By J.R. Green
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely bound four volume 3/4 gilt-tooled leather bound set titled A Short History of the English people by J.R. Green published in London by Macmillan and Company, 1892.
Leather
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H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
The Works of Lord Byron Bound in Green Morocco Leather with Gilt Tooling
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive set of the complete works of Lord Byron in 7 half green morocco leather bindings with gilt lettering and tooling on raised leather bands. Endpapers and covers finished ...
Leather
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H 23.25 in W 18 in D 2 in
Green Morocco Leather Elephant Folio Book Cover Now A Marbleized Paper Lined Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A green morocco elephant folio leather book cover with a gilt-tooled embossed English coat of arms framed by a tooled border, the raised banded gilt- tooled spine titled "French Scho...
Leather, Paper
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H 46.07 in W 74.02 in D 64.18 in
Victorian Double Sided Luxury Honduras Hardwood Brass Green Leather Banking Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1840, used in banks for accounting with space to lay out multiple ledger books, room for at least four people to work, this would have been a very important piece in its day ...
Leather, Hardwood
Long Set of Green Leather Faux Books, English, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of beautifully tooled green leather books. 11 volumes in all. They are individual volumes and not fixed together.
Leather
The Harvard Classics Set Of 22 Green Leather Bound Books, 1969
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The books with green leather, gold decoration, plain margins, mustard gold end-wraps.
Leather, Paper
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H 4 in W 3.07 in D 0.25 in
Miniature Pair of Green Art Deco Leather Books Oscar Wilde Rudyard Kipling 1900s
By Oscar Wilde
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Collection of two miniature antique leather-bound books in green by The Little Leather Library Corporation in New York.
Leather, Paper
Collection Of 8 Antique Leatherbound Books By Mr. Mabie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collection of antique leather-bound books by Hamilton Wright Mabie including: Books and Culture, 1896 My Study Fire, 1893 My Study Fire, Second Series, 1894 Essays on Work and Cultur...
Leather, Paper
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H 37.75 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
At the top of the doors, a row of green leather books followed by black, red and brown ones on which one can read illustrious names such as Alexandre Dumas, Shakespeare or Molière.
Brass
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H 8.75 in W 6.25 in D 6 in
History of the English People in Four Volumes by John Richard Green, M.A., 1877
Located in valatie, NY
History of the English people in four volumes by John Richard Green, M.A.. London: Macmillan and Co., 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880. Calf and marbleized paper bound hardcovers. 2046 pp. Vol...
Paper, Leather
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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
History Of The United States, James Schouler Vol 1-5, 1894 Revised Edition
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally published in several volumes starting in 1880, this 1894 Revised Edition (published by Dodd, Mead & Company) typically encompasses volumes 1 through 5, covering Americ...
Leather, Paper
4 Volumes. J.R. Green, A Short History of English People.
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. J.R. Green, A Short History of English People. Illustrated Edition. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and marbled boards bordered in gilt-tooling. The raised band spines display gi...
Leather
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H 7.25 in W 1.3 in D 5 in
Andrew Lang's "The Green Fairy Book", with Numerous Illustrations by H.J. Ford
Located in New York, NY
First edition. Leather bound. 1 volume. Bound in full green Morocco by Aspreys with all edges gilt, raised bands, and ornate gilt tooling on covers and spines.
Leather, Paper
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H 10 in W 2.05 in D 7 in
'Book Sets' 3 Volumes. J.R. Green, A Short History Of The English People
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. J.R. Green. A Short History Of The English People. Illustrated. Bound in 3/4 green morocco by Sotheran's, linen boards, top edges gilt, ornate floral gilt on spines, marb...
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Edward Fitzgerald, Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume “Second Edition” Exquisitely Bound in full green Morocco by Zaehnsdorf, ornate gilt on covers and spine. Published: London: Bernard Quaritch 1868 in a soft leather pou...
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Sir Walter Scott's Waverley Novels
Located in New York, NY
26 vols “The Connoisseurs Edition” limited to 180 sets, this is #27. Bound in full green Morocco, all edges gilt, raised bands, ornate gilt of Thistles and Crown on covers and ...
Leather
"Henry D. Thoreau, Walden." Book
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Illustrated with photogravures. Bound in 3/4 Green Morocco, cloth boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels, marbled Endpapers. Published: Boston & New Yo...
Leather
French Books, Writings of Pierre Sales, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A set of twelve (12) green leather bound books with the writings of French author Pierre Sales, in French language, published by Fayard Frères, circa 1900.
Leather, Paper
Huge Leatherbound Book Musee Francois Pre 1815 Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 19th century huge leatherbound book "Musee Francois" by Didot Freres. Illustrated with steel and coper plate etchings. First Edition, pre 1815 Paris. Made in Paris, Franc...
Leather, Paper
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H 6.62 in W 54.73 in D 1.38 in
Sir Walter Scott Complete Set of 'The Waverley Novels' Cadell & Co.
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Leeds, GB
Complete set of the 48 volumes comprising The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Marbled boards quarter green calf title and device to spines in gilt. Published by Robert C...
Leather
Set of Old Bound Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.
Leather, Paper
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bound in half leather with mar...
Leather, Paper
Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...
Leather, Paper
$325 / set
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hallam's View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, complete in 3 leather bound octavo volumes with marbleized boards. The volumes contain the bookplate of former owner, Cha...
Leather, Paper
$64Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.57 in W 6.5 in D 1.38 in
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...
Paper
$2,627
H 9 in W 20 in D 6 in
1833-1842 History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution
By Archibald Alison
Located in Bath, GB
Handsomely bound in full calf, this is the scarce complete ten volume first edition of Sir Archibald Alison's impressive study of European history. The scarce first edition of this ...
Paper
$68 / item
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style
Located in Austin, TX
French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, black and green, priced per boo...
Leather, Paper
$330 / set
H 8.63 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
Thomas Babington Macaulay, The History Of England, 5 Vols., 1849
Located in Bridgeport, CT
London, Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans. Vols 1-V, Third Ed. Brown leather with gilt spines, leather and marbled boards. Marbled end papers, yellow edges. Includes: Vol. 1, Third...
Paper
Aesop's Fables, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Located in Middletown, NY
Aesop's Fables; A new translation by V.S. Vernon Jones. With an introduction by G.K. Chesterton and illustrations by Arthur Rackham London / New York: William Heinemann / Doubleday,...
Gold Leaf
$95 / item
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
Leather
$745 / set
H 6 in W 4 in D 7.25 in
Complete Five-Volume 1831 Leather-bound Set of "Buffon’s Natural History"
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a complete 1831, 5-volume American edition of "A Natural History of the Globe, of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants." THE SERIES The content ...
Leather, Paper
Set of Old Bound Books, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Histoire du protestantisme français" (History of Fren...
Leather, Paper
$1,650 / set
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 1.25 in
Life of Johnson in 22 Full Calf Bindings with Gilt Pages and Raised Spines
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of the Complete Works of Samuel Johnson in 22 volumes published 1811-1838 printed by various London publishers and uniformly bound in full tooled brown calf bindings. This set ...
Leather, Paper
$990 / set
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
7 Vol. Set- Charles Merivale, A History Of The Romans Under The Empire, 1858
Located in Bridgeport, CT
London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, various publishing dates. Bound in tan leather with red and brown with gilt spines. Marbelized end papers. All with bookplates...
Leather, Paper
$175 / set
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 1.75 in
Sir W. Scott Waverley Novels 4 Vols, Circa 1880, Leather Bound Books
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Four volumes of the Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott, undated, circa 1880, with Morocco leather, gilt stamped, marbleized boards, margins and end wraps. The books published by Geo...
Leather, Paper
$2,100 / set
H 9.63 in W 6 in D 2 in
The Iliad And The Odyssey Published In London In 1810 In 4 Volumes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer translated by Alexander Pope, a New Edition with preface and notes by the translator. Printed by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1810. The b...
Paper
$1,900 / set
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvard Classics Books, Leather Bound, 1937
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good condition. Wear consistent with a...
Leather, Paper
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$4,900 / set
H 8.38 in W 8.13 in D 2 in
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vols., 8-3/8" x 6-1/8", fron...
Leather
$445 / set
H 10.63 in W 1.97 in D 5.91 in
Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
Leather, Paper
New Shipment Of Assorted Leather Bound Books, Priced Per Book. English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of assorted leather bound books. Please note these are priced per book and we have a very large inventory of leather bound books, mostly decorative and in other languages....
Leather, Paper
$4,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
Leather
$2,745 / set
H 9.3 in W 6.5 in D 1.6 in
Gilt Leather Bound Book Set, 20 Volumes, Mid-20th Century Decor
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in great condition. Minor wear co...
Leather, Paper
$97,144
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$2,100
H 5.75 in W 3.88 in D 1 in
20 Vol. Leatherbound Set- Bell's Edition, Dramatik Writings Of Will. Shakespeare
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Published London, 1788, John Bell. Nicely leather bound in brown with fine tan, brown and gilt spines. Watery green inside the boards. 5 3/4" H x 3 7/8" W x 1" D Condition: the spi...
Leather, Paper
$59,607Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
$150,000 / set
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...
Marble, Bronze, Gold
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 ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31/32, 41/42, 83/84, 85/86) all corresp...
Leather, Paper
Collection of 22 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 22 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print ...
Leather, Paper
$950 / set
H 9.5 in W 2 in D 6 in
Collection of 17 English Leather Bound Books with gold tooling sold as set
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of 17 English Leather Bound Books with gold tooling sold as set
Paper
$24,381 / set
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 1.8 in
Complete Purdon's Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Collection Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Complete collection set of gilt leather bound library book set of one hundred twenty nine volumes. PURDON'S Pennsylvania Statutes & Consolidated Statutes Annotated. Copyright 2003 by...
Paper, Leather
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