Costumes of Spain – ILLUSTRATED by Antonio Rodríguez, 1803
Located in Middletown, NY
page + 12 numbered etchings, hand-colored. Graceful contemporary marbled leather binding with gilt
Gold Leaf
$2,400
H 8.38 in W 5.94 in D 0.75 in
Ortega-Morejon, Cuentos De Color De Lila, Queen Isabella II of Spain's Copy 1887
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, presentation copy, from the library of Queen Isabella II of Spain. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-15/16", inscribed on the
Leather
$4,500 / set
H 20.28 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Old Spain; Drawings by Muirhead Bone, Descriptions by Gertrude Bone
Located in Middletown, NY
collection of Spanish landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors. Sir Muirhead Bone (Glasgow, 1876–1953) was a
Leather, Paper
$8,450
H 12.41 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
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
Gold Leaf
$1,554
H 8.08 in W 0.6 in D 6.11 in
Compendio Historico De Los Arcabuceros De Madrid, Soler, Isidro, Madrid, 1795
By Isidro Soler
Located in Madrid, ES
. Original, leather binding. 86 pages perfect state of conservation. "Historical Compendium of the
Other
Unavailable
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
works selected from The Salvador Dali Museum, all in color, with a luxurious binding in goat leather and
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
Leather, Paper
Sold
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
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
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
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
. Published on November 17th, 1987, this edition received the 4th Prize for Best-Edited Books in the
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
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
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
Leather
Antique Magic and Jugglery Book, Pablo Minguet circa 1733
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
book is considered the first on magic and jugglery published in Spanish. Second Edition Circa 1733
Paper, Leather
$100,887
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
$34,685
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
$195,000
H 25 in W 20.5 in
Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
Linocut
Sold|$150
H 14 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By Jean Dunand, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Coffee Table Books, priced at $150 each. If one of the books is sold, it will have SOLD next to the title below. These books are all from the estate of . was the Preside...
Paper
$29,154Sale Price|25% Off
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
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 bed...
Wood, Paper
Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
Brass
$4,500,000
H 20 in W 20 in
"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn Medium: 18K White Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires & South Sea Pearls Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: A...
Platinum
$415,486
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...
Crystal
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...
Animal Skin
$28,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
Bronze
$8,900 / set
H 5 in W 7 in D 10 in
Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Coalport Cobalt Ground Porcelain Dinner Service with tea and coffee service for Twelve / with tableware serving Pieces. 10 piece place setting Maker's mark undersigned .Each...
Gold
$5,900 / 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
$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
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$6,250 / 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
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