$880 / set
H 7.49 in W 55.12 in D 5.52 in
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 book...
Leather, Paper
Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington
Located in San Francisco, CA
Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington 9.5" x 6.5" x 2"
Leather
$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
$95 / item
H 8 in W 1.75 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
Assembled Pair of 18th-19th Century English Leather Bound Books
Located in Atlanta, GA
Assembled pair of 18th-19th century English leather bound books Red: Vol III & IV of "Critical & Miscellaneous Essays by Tomas Carlyle, circa 1869, London.
Leather, Paper
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H 8.25 in W 5 in L 8.25 in
Leather Bound French Books Dated 1972 Stendhal Complete Work, Set of 49
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this elegant set of French books; printed in Switzerland circa 1972, each book has a red leather bound cover with gilt embossed motifs.
Paper, Leather
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H 8 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Complete Writings of O. Henry 14 Red Leather Bound Volumes Limited Edition
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine leather bound set of the complete writings of O. Henry in 14 red morocco 3/4 morocco and cloth boards with raised bands, gilt-panelled spines, the top edges gilt and illu...
Leather, Paper
Grolier Society Red Leather-Bound Set Beaux and Belles of England
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful 14 volume gilt-tooled leather bound set of Beaux and Belles of England, the Connoisseur edition published by the Grolier Society, London in a limited edition of 150 copie...
Leather, Paper
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H 8 in W 5.63 in D 2 in
Life & Works of the Sisters Bronte, 7 Vols., Haworth Edition, Finely Bound!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Bronte, Charlotte, Emily and Anne Title: The Life & Works of The Sisters Bronte. Publisher: London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1899, 1900. Description: The Haworth Edition...
Leather
Late 19th Century Miniature Library Bookcase of Poetry
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century oak miniature bookcase, with a library of red leather bound books including the great poets of Britain such as Shakespeare, Burns, Scott, Wordsworth.
Oak
Early 19th Century Red Leather Bound Books, circa 1807
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of ten 19th century red leather bound books.
Leather
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, Brown And Red Colors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Part of a large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books This set of 112 books are part of a large and attractive collection of 2500 mid-size antiqu...
Leather, Paper
Set of 19th Century Leather Bound Books
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of 18 leather bound books.
Leather, Paper
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H 7.29 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Set of 19 Early 20th Century French Novel Books Bound in Red Leather 1920s-1960s
Located in London, England
A beautiful set of 19, highly-decorative, French red leather-bound books which were printed in small editions with the dates ranging from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Leather, Paper
1920s Leather Bound Poetic Longfellow & Tennyson Books, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two red leather bound books. The Poetical Works of Longfellow and Poems of Tennyson.
Leather, Paper
Rome Book, Red Leather Bound, Francis Wey
Located in New York, NY
Rome book, red leather bound, Francis Wey, Francis Wrey’s definitive English scholarly book on Rome from 1875 with engraved illustrations of the Eternal City and its environs. Beauti...
Leather
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H 9 in W 1.25 in D 5.75 in
Bibliophilist's Library Second Series Bound in Red Gilt-Tooled Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful set of 20 volumes titled The Bibliophilist's Library Second Series bound in 3/4 crushed red morocco leather containing various famous works of literature of the 18th and ...
Leather
Works of Theodore Roosevelt 14 Leather-Bound Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A complete set of the works of Theodore Roosevelt in 14 volumes bound in 3/4 red morocco with raised spines, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1915.
Leather
Grolier Society Red Leather-Bound Set Days of the Dandies 15 Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely limited edition 15 volume set titled Days of the Dandies printed by the Grolier Society, Connoisseur edition, bound in gilt-tooled red 3/4 morocco with raised bands and marb...
Leather
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H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Set of Seven Red Leather Bound Volumes by Robert Surtees English Sporting Author
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely set of red morocco leather bound volumes by Robert Smith Surtees, a well-known English 19th century novelist and sporting writer born in 1805. Published by Bradbury, Agnew &...
Leather, Paper
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H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Bound in Red Leather and Marbleized Paper
Located in San Francisco, CA
The complete illustrated works of Charles Dickens in 15 leatherbound and marbleized paper bindings, published in New York by George Routledge and Sons. This set includes all the clas...
Leather, Paper
“The Western Angler, " Leather-Bound Two-Volume Limited Edition Set of 950
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 1939, limited edition set of 950 copies; custom bound in hand-tooled red morocco leather of “The Western Angler, An Account of Pacific Salmon & Western Trout in British Col...
Books, Celebrated Crimes, Alexander Dumas, Rare Books, Leather-bound
Located in New York, NY
Eight volumes, celebrated crimes Alexander Dumas, Published: Philadelphia, George Barrie and Sons, 1895. Illustrated with photogravures. Bound in three quarter red morocco, gilt deco...
Books. Leather Bound Antiques Collection. The Writings of Charles Dickens
Located in New York, NY
Thirty volumes. The Works of Charles Dickens. Published: Boston Dana Estes and Company, 1908. Illustrated Cabinet Edition. Bound in three quarter red morocco over marbled boards, sp...
Leather
Books, The Novels of Samuel Richardson, Antiques Leather-Bound Collections
Located in New York, NY
Twenty volumes. The Novels of Samuel Richardson. Published: New York; Croscup and Sterling Company, 1901. The Edition De Bibliophile. Printed from type of Japan handmade paper, limit...
Books The Mansions Of England In The Olden Times, Antique leather-bound
Located in New York, NY
Two volumes. The Mansions Of England In The Olden Times. Published: London: Henry Sotheran. 1869-1872. Illustrated with 102 hand - colored plates. 4 volumes bound into 2 volumes. Han...
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H 15 in W 12 in D 2 in
Books. The Mansions of England the Olden Times. Antique Leather Bound Rare Ed.
Located in New York, NY
Two volumes. The Mansions of England In the olden times. Published: London: Henry Sotheran. 1869-1872. Illustrated with 102 hand-colored plates. 4 volumes bound into 2 volumes. Hands...
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H 10.5 in W 1.75 in D 7 in
Age of Louis XIV 'Bound Uniformly with' the Decline of the French Monarchy
Located in New York, NY
Henri Martin 8 Volumes. Magnificently bound in full wine Morocco, gilt raised bands, finely tooled Panels around royal centre tools and stunning, regal gilt tooling on boards....
Leather
Seven Early Small Red Leather Bound Swedish Volumes
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming little stack of seven pretty books. In lovely luggage-colored leather, gold stamping and especially nice marbleized paper covers. Very decorative on an end table.
Leather, Paper
French Red Leather Bound Book- L'Illustration 1927
Located in Austin, TX
A hard bound book with red leather spine including issues of the weekly French newspaper L'Illustration for the year 1927. Published in Paris from 1843-1944, the newspaper contains m...
Leather, Paper
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H 16 in W 12 in D 2 in
Smythson London Mint Unused Four Full Leather Bound Large Photograph Albums
By Smythson of Bond Street
Located in New York, NY
Smythson of Bond Street London mint unused four full scarlet leather bound large photograph albums in original Smythson boxes ordered in 1999. This horizontal full leather covered si...
Leather
Bibliotheque Theme Handbag 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wood box bag features a Bakelite handle and faux Italian gilt leather bound "books" front. Red velveteen lined interior plus original vanity mirror (still in original envelope).
$199,686
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$410,315
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
$34,221
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
$795
H 3 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
Bronze
Gilt Oak Leaves Mirror from The Carlyle Hotel NYC
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt oak leaves oval mirror, Italy, circa 1950s. This mirror was recently removed from the legendary Carlyle Hotel in NYC.
Wood, Mirror, Gesso
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
$4,034
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Copper, Iron
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
Brass
$5,128
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
Wood
$41,031
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.
Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.
Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.
Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.
Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.
No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.
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