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1933 Leather Bound The Forsyth Saga by John Galsworthy
1933 Leather Bound The Forsyth Saga by John Galsworthy

1933 Leather Bound The Forsyth Saga by John Galsworthy

Located in Stamford, CT

The Forsyth Saga by John Galsworthy. Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1933 leather bound hard cover edition

Category

Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

1877 Antiquities of the Orient Unveiled Leather Bound Book
1877 Antiquities of the Orient Unveiled Leather Bound Book

1877 Antiquities of the Orient Unveiled Leather Bound Book

Located in Stamford, CT

1877 Antiquities of the Orient Unveiled Leather Bound Book By REDDING, M. Wolcott Published by

Category

Antique 1870s American Chinoiserie Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Leather Bound Novels by Sir Walter Scott
Set of Leather Bound Novels by Sir Walter Scott

Set of Leather Bound Novels by Sir Walter Scott

By Sir Walter Scott

Located in Lambertville, NJ

. Scott’s early Waverley books deal with several different phases of Scottish history and were noted for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopaedia Volumes 2 through 9
Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopaedia Volumes 2 through 9

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopaedia Volumes 2 through 9

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Set of 8 leather bound encyclopaedia Here is a set of volumes 2-9 Measures: 8 x 10.5 x 2.25.  

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925
Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925

Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Asprey's of London reference library. An English, leather-bound compendium of 8

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books

Materials

Leather

Works of Rudyard Kipling by Mandalay Edition Leather Bound Hardcovers
Works of Rudyard Kipling by Mandalay Edition Leather Bound Hardcovers

Works of Rudyard Kipling by Mandalay Edition Leather Bound Hardcovers

Located in New York, NY

13 Book set of leather bound hardcovers of The Works of Rudyard Kipling, published in 1925. There

Category

Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914
Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914

Set of Leather Bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia", circa 1910-1914

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An early 20th century collection of 6 leather bound "The Catholic Encyclopedia" with top

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Bibliophilist's Library Second Series Bound in Red Gilt-Tooled Leather
Bibliophilist's Library Second Series Bound in Red Gilt-Tooled Leather

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Leather

Richard Nixon "Seize the Moment" Limited Edition Leather Bound Book
Richard Nixon "Seize the Moment" Limited Edition Leather Bound Book

Richard Nixon "Seize the Moment" Limited Edition Leather Bound Book

By Nixon

Located in East Quogue, NY

Distinguished, leather-bound limited edition, "Seize The Moment; America's Challenge in a One

Category

1990s American Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903
Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903

Collection of 8 Large Antique Leather Bounds Books, Sweden 1868-1903

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A collection of 8 Swedish decorative antique leather bound library books. This lot of unusually

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish British Colonial Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

World of Comets, Translated by James Glaisher, Leather Bound, 1st Ed
World of Comets, Translated by James Glaisher, Leather Bound, 1st Ed

World of Comets, Translated by James Glaisher, Leather Bound, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Chromolithographs, by Amedee Guillemin. 1st Ed Leather Bound hardcover, Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle

Category

Antique 1870s English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Complete Writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne 22 Volumes Bound in Leather
The Complete Writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne 22 Volumes Bound in Leather

The Complete Writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne 22 Volumes Bound in Leather

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Old Manse Edition of the Complete Writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 22 Volumes, bound in 3/4 red

Category

Antique 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Works of Hawthorne in 10 Illustrated Gilt-Tooled Leather Bound Volumes
Works of Hawthorne in 10 Illustrated Gilt-Tooled Leather Bound Volumes

Works of Hawthorne in 10 Illustrated Gilt-Tooled Leather Bound Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

, including The Scarlet Letter, House of Seven Gables, English Notes and The Snow Image. Bound in brown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather
Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather

Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather

Located in San Francisco, CA

Greeks, Persians, Plantagenets and the Norman Conquest. This set is bound in 3/4 leather with marbleized

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

William Shakespeare's Plays in Miniature 9 Volume Leather Bound Volumes, 1803
William Shakespeare's Plays in Miniature 9 Volume Leather Bound Volumes, 1803

William Shakespeare's Plays in Miniature 9 Volume Leather Bound Volumes, 1803

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

William Shakespeare's Plays in Miniature 9 Volume Leather Bound Volumes, 1803 From the Library of

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Large 19th Century Leather Bound Ledger by Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co
Large 19th Century Leather Bound Ledger by Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co

Large 19th Century Leather Bound Ledger by Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co

Located in Dallas, TX

A massive tome, weighing over 20 lbs, this large and decorative leather-bound ledger is from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

22 Volumes Blue Leather Bound History of the World
22 Volumes Blue Leather Bound History of the World

22 Volumes Blue Leather Bound History of the World

Located in San Francisco, CA

22 volumes World history bound in gilt-tooled blue leather with marbleized endpapers and gilt edges

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

The Dialogues of Plato in 5 Elegant Full Leather Bound Volumes
The Dialogues of Plato in 5 Elegant Full Leather Bound Volumes

The Dialogues of Plato in 5 Elegant Full Leather Bound Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Company in 5 full tree calf leather bindings with gilt tooled decoration. This is a beautiful edition of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Selected Poems and Prose by Thomas Hood in 5 Leather Bound Volumes
Selected Poems and Prose by Thomas Hood in 5 Leather Bound Volumes

Selected Poems and Prose by Thomas Hood in 5 Leather Bound Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

The prose and poetical works of Thomas Hood (1799-1845) in 5 leather bound volumes with gilt-tooled

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Grolier Society Red Leather-Bound Set Days of the Dandies 15 Volumes
Grolier Society Red Leather-Bound Set Days of the Dandies 15 Volumes

Grolier Society Red Leather-Bound Set Days of the Dandies 15 Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

, Connoisseur edition, bound in gilt-tooled red 3/4 morocco with raised bands and marbleized endpapers, this

Category

Early 20th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

Histories of Britain, France and China Bound in Royal Blue Leather Bindings
Histories of Britain, France and China Bound in Royal Blue Leather Bindings

Histories of Britain, France and China Bound in Royal Blue Leather Bindings

Located in San Francisco, CA

1897-1903. Beautifully bound in royal blue leather with marbleized endpapers and marbled pages

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Book of Common Prayer, C. 1870, Leather Bound, with Brass Mounts & Clasps
Book of Common Prayer, C. 1870, Leather Bound, with Brass Mounts & Clasps

Book of Common Prayer, C. 1870, Leather Bound, with Brass Mounts & Clasps

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

. Spottiswoode, n.d. (c.1870). DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 5" x 3-1/2", bound in full brown morocco, raised bands

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Books

Materials

Leather

Bryant's Popular History of the United States In 4 Leather Bound  Volumes
Bryant's Popular History of the United States In 4 Leather Bound  Volumes

Bryant's Popular History of the United States In 4 Leather Bound Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 4 volume set of Bryant's Popular History of the United States published in 1876, the year of America's Centennial. This profusely illustrated work was extremely popular at the time...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Leather Bound History of England by David Hume and Tobias Smollett in 10 Volumes
Leather Bound History of England by David Hume and Tobias Smollett in 10 Volumes

Leather Bound History of England by David Hume and Tobias Smollett in 10 Volumes

By David Hume

Located in San Francisco, CA

bound in 3/4 tan leather with marbleized boards and endpapers and gilt tooled raised spines. Published

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Bound in Red Leather and Marbleized Paper
The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Bound in Red Leather and Marbleized Paper

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf, 1895
The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf, 1895

The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf, 1895

Located in valatie, NY

The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf with gilt decoration (1895). Archibald

Category

Antique 1890s English Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale
Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale

Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale

Located in Middletown, NY

, top edges gilt. This is a handsomely bound copy of Tennyson’s "A Lover's Tale", a text that

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

45 Volume Set of Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott, Finely Bound, circa 1860s.
45 Volume Set of Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott, Finely Bound, circa 1860s.

45 Volume Set of Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott, Finely Bound, circa 1860s.

By Sir Walter Scott

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional and visually commanding 45 Volume Waverly Novels set by Sir Walter Scott, Finely Bound

Category

Antique 1860s American Victorian Books

Materials

Linen, Paper, Leather

Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine and Die Erzählungen des Jean de La Fontaine
Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine and Die Erzählungen des Jean de La Fontaine

Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine and Die Erzählungen des Jean de La Fontaine

By Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Jean de La Fontaine, Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen

Located in valatie, NY

, 1800. German text. 166 pp. Antique calf leather and cloth bound books with gilt top edge of the Fables

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Books

Materials

Paper

Greatest Tragedies of William Shakespeare 1981
Greatest Tragedies of William Shakespeare 1981

Greatest Tragedies of William Shakespeare 1981

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Greatest Books series. Leather bound 1981. Condition: Quarter leather with cloth boards. Good. Slight

Category

20th Century Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Books, The Works of John L. Motley
Books, The Works of John L. Motley

Books, The Works of John L. Motley

Located in New York, NY

, Americana, American History, United States of America, Fine Binding, Collected Set, Leather-bound Books

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Books

Materials

Leather

Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections
Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections

Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections

Located in New York, NY

). Printed on Japanese vellum paper. Bound in beautiful and exquisite full autumn leaf Levant binding, all

Category

Early 20th Century Books

Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections
Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections

Books, Victor Hugo Writings, Antique Leather-Bound Collections

Located in New York, NY

). Printed on Japanese vellum paper. Bound in beautiful and exquisite full autumn leaf Levant binding, all

Category

Early 20th Century Books

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Leather Bound Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of leather bound books available for sale. The range of distinct leather bound books — often made from animal skin, leather and paper — can elevate any home. Leather bound books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of leather bound books to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical leather bound books are of considerable interest. Easton Press, Sir Walter Scott and Archibald Alison each produced beautiful leather bound books that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Books for You

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.

Questions About Leather Bound Books
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.