Ancient Books

Ancient Rome - Horatius, The Battle of the Lake Regillus, Virginia, The Prophecy of Capys - Together with

to a world torn from the pages of ancient books, a visual representation of a glorious past. Like

Castelli had been widespread in Italy, as recorded in ancient books kept in the City Hall archives.” On

based on covers of ancient holy books, such as can be found on versions of Islam’s Qur’an and Judaism’s

barefoot, or to sit or lie upon. The design is similar to that seen on ancient holy books, with a central

Greece-History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization hardcover – January 1, 2007. By Stephano

Hilton, Harold H., Smith, Garden G., The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf. London: The London and

remains, a warning to scholars of ancient books. Typical Tuscan manufacture in the full neoclassicism of

ancient books.

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Cover Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers

, perfumery, and pharmacy aficionados, but also for those who appreciate the timeless beauty of ancient books

Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson This is a beautiful large

Edited by Harold H. Hilton and Garden G. Smith. The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf. London: London

' period collections in the Department of the Ancient Near East. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques

An attractive 20 volume set concerning the histories of various older civilizations including the Greeks, Persians, Plantagenets and the Norman Conquest. This set is bound in 3/4 lea...

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London: Artia, for Spring Books, 1960. 275p

Sara é Naz, An essay on love and the representation of erotic themes in Ancient Iran by Robert

] will be so ancient before he finishes that he will scarce see the flag on the short hole at St. Andrews

Arms and armor of the Samurai: The history of weaponry in ancient, Japan by I. Bottomless and A. P

was used mainly in the bookbinding of ancient books, as the highest expression of the art of paper

legs terminating in scroll-form feet. The scrolls are perfectly formed resembling the ancient Chinese

Six volumes. Octavos. Bound in three-quarter tan morocco leather with marbled boards, top edges gilt, and gilt detailing and raised bands on spines. Published in Edinburgh in 1823...

3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt

1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome. Bound in full red morocco with boards displaying

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick. A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour, As It Existed In Europe. 3

1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Bound in full embossed purple

3 Volumes. George Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. Second Edition

3 Volumes As it Existed in Europe, but particularly in Great Britain, From the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles 11: With a Glossary of military terms of the Middle Age...

2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt. Bound in 3/4 green

Rollin's "The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Grecians, Modes, & Persians

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt

Leather bound, 10 volume book set, on Ancient History in English by Charles Rollin, late Principal

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While looking at these pieces she thinks

inspired by ancient vessels. Her interest lies in the balance between emulating the ancient objects that

A French walnut Louis XIV style armchair from the 19th century with rectangular slanted back, large scrolling arms, carved acanthus leaves motifs, scrolling legs and carved cross str...

French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...

19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...

An outstanding pair of period Empire bronze-mounted beds in overall very good condition. The figural end column forms feature well cast busts and feet, and there are wreaths, Angels,...

Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...

A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

19th Century, Louis XIV style walnut carved bench with velvet upholstery. The bench has a solid walnut carved frame.

Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...

Egypt: Land and Lives of the Pharaohs Revealed Hardcover Book by Cheryl Perry. Published 1st edition 2005. Best Ancient Egyptian History book, It covers not just the famous pharaoh...

Of generous proportions, beautiful turned front legs and stretchers, scrolling arms, Antique faded and worn Needlepoint, not of the period, the legs have additions of 2" at the botto...

Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, ...

This is a highly unique hand-painted and inlaid Egyptianesque collector's cabinet that pays homage to ancient Egyptian motifs. The cabinet features a rounded top and bottom, and open...

This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond formation on the chair back. I...

A fantastic table from France, circa 1880, this console has been hand-carved with motifs in the style of Louis XIV. The beautiful blonde walnut wood was carved by a master-level eben...