Costumes of Spain – ILLUSTRATED by Antonio Rodríguez, 1803
Located in Middletown, NY
At the end of the 18th century and early 19th century they produced collections of prints focused on illustrating the costumes from Spain and the world, which enjoyed much success.
Gold Leaf
Ortega-Morejon, Cuentos De Color De Lila, Queen Isabella II of Spain's Copy 1887
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: ORTEGA-MOREJON, Jose Maria De. Title: Cuentos De Color De Lila Y Fragmentos Sin Color. Publisher: Madrid: Miguel Ginesta, Impresor De La Real Casa, 1887. Descriptio...
Leather
Old Spain; Drawings by Muirhead Bone, Descriptions by Gertrude Bone
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd, 1936. FIRST, LIMITED EDITION. SIGNED 2 vols. ROYAL FOLIO, 20 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches (515 x 250 mm). Brown pigskin, raised bands, t.e.g., rest uncut. Pr...
Leather, Paper
William H. Prescott's History Of The Reign Of Philip 2nd, King Of Spain, 1863
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The books with green leather spine, corners, marbleized boards and end-wraps, some illustrations, gold metallic top margin.
Leather, Paper
$6,760Sale Price|20% Off
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos
By Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Leather and Gold Embossing Hand Made Book of Art Paper for Hand Writing, Photos 108 pages Genuine leather: Indicate that the binding is made of high-quality genuine leather, which en...
Gold Leaf
Compendio Historico De Los Arcabuceros De Madrid, Soler, Isidro, Madrid, 1795
By Isidro Soler
Located in Madrid, ES
Historical summary of the arcabuceros of Madrid ... Soler, Isidro (fl. circa 1795), Madrid, 1795. Original, leather binding. 86 pages perfect state of conservation. "Historical Comp...
Other
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H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Salvador Dalí, "Obres De Museu", Book Portfolio Written by Josep Pla
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
This book was printed in Catalan Language on super alpha paper in a special production with a Guarro watwermark. It includes 18 original drawings by Dali and a departmemnt with 60 re...
Bronze
Leather Bound Set of Spanish Books
Located in Chicago, IL
Fit for Don Quixote himself, this handsome set of Spanish, leather bound books would make a fine addition to an office space or library space.
Leather, Paper
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H 15 in W 11 in D 2 in
Two Volume Set Large 19th Century Spanish Red and Gold Tooled Books the Crusades
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large pair of red leather books from the late 19th century features gold tooling around the borders of the cover as well as a central cross.
Leather, Paper
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Quixote Books with Leather Covers and Gilt Leaves, Fourth Edition
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Quixote books with leather covers and gilt leaves, Fourth Edition.
Gold
Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful 15 volume set of 19th century Spanish vellum covered encyclopedias - SERRANO Diccionario Universal. A very handsome addition to any library or bookcase. Madrid, 1875. Lin...
Leather
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H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 5.52 in
Book of Hours of Felipe El Hermoso, Facsimile with Study and Case, Spain, 2002
Located in Madrid, ES
Book of Hours of Felipe el Hermoso. Facsimile with study and case. Spain, 2002. Facsimile Edition of the Royal College of Corpus Christi. 2002. Edited by Millenium World Codex, SL ...
Other
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H 12.37 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Oliva Atlas Facsimile in Mudejar Leather Binding, Naples c. 1580 Limited Edition
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Magnificent facsimile edition of the Oliva Atlas, attributed to cartographer Juan Riczo and originally produced in Naples around 1580, an outstanding example of Mediterranean Renaiss...
Leather, Paper
15th Century Handwritten Papal Bull Parchment
Located in Marbella, ES
15th Century handwritten papal bull parchment.
Leather
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H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 2.56 in
18th Century Leather-Bound Book, Dictionary Spanish French Latin, Dated 1759
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 18th century leather-bound dictionary book from Spanish to French to Latin. "Dictionnaire Espagnol - Francois et Latin". Dated 1759 and print in Paris.
Leather, Paper
2 Volumes, Sir John Froissart's Chronicles Of England, France & Spain
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Sir John Froissart. Chronicles Of England, France and Spain. Bound in full red morocco, All edges gilt, raised bands, ornate gilt on spines and front covers, marbled endpa...
Leather
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H 9.5 in W 1.75 in D 7 in
4 Volumes, John Froissart, the Chronicles of England, France, Spain, Etc
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. John Froissart, The Chronicles of England, France, Spain & Other Adjoining Countries. Extra Illustrated Edition. Bound in full red morocco with the covers displaying a dou...
Leather
Antique Magic and Jugglery Book, Pablo Minguet circa 1733
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Antique Magic Book, Engaños a Ojos Vistas y Diversión de Trabajos Mundanos, Pablo Minguet This book is considered the first on magic and jugglery published in Spanish. Second Edit...
Paper, Leather
Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible
By Henry Moret
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599 Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture...
Wood, Paper
$23,568Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Catalogue of the Morgan Collection of Chinese Porcelains
Located in Middletown, NY
Among the most beautifully printed books on Chinese ceramics. Catalogue of the Morgan Collection of Chinese Porcelains by: Bushell, Dr. Stephen W. and William M. Laffan New York: Pr...
Gold Leaf
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$97,930
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$15,000
H 13.63 in W 11 in D 1 in
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with...
Enamel
$754,651
H 34.65 in W 56.89 in D 25.4 in
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
Wood, Lacquer
$400,000
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 4.73 in
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Located in Doha, QA
Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...
Iron
$4,900 / set
H 9.13 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Winston CHURCHILL. The World Crisis - 6 vols. - ALL FIRST EDITIONS 1923-1931
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: The World Crisis. 1911-1918 / The Aftermath / The Eastern Front. PUBLISHER: London: Thornton Butterworth, Ltd., 1923-1931. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIR...
Leather
$19,000
H 6.57 in W 4.32 in D 0.5 in
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...
Fabric
$25,000
H 9 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Lewis Carroll - through the Looking-Glass. 1872 First Edition Presentation Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge: (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1872. DESCRIPTION: PRE-...
Leather
$5,500
H 8.38 in W 5.13 in D 2 in
Vanity Fair by Wm.Thackeray, Cosway Style Binding, First Edition, First Issue
Located in Middletown, NY
Vanity Fair; A Novel Without a Hero. With Illustrations On Steel and Wood By the Author. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848 / Vanity Fair; A Novel Without a Hero. With Illustrations On ...
Leather, Paper
$1,500 / set
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Works Of Edgar Allen Poe. 4 vols. 1899 - STANDARD EDITION IN A FINE CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan. TITLE: The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe. PUBLISHER: London: A. & C. Black, 1899. DESCRIPTION: STANDARD EDITION. 4 vols., 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", engraved frontis p...
Leather
Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis...
Wood, Paper
$4,975
H 11.63 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in
The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Limited Ed. Illustrated and Signed by A. Rackham
By Arthur Rackham
Located in Alamo, CA
"The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner and translated into English by Margaret Armour was published in London in 1910 by Doubleday, Page & Co./William Heinemann. It conta...
Leather, Paper
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