19th-Early 20th Century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals One journal is mostly filled in.
Paper
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, se...
Gold, Silver
$9,750Sale Price|22% Off
The Pennsylvania Journal and The Weekly Advertiser, Issued June 16, 1787
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an June 16, 1787 issue of Philadelphia's "The Pennsylvania Journal, and The Weekly Advertiser," containing coverage of the Constitutional Convention.
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France – Rowlandson
Located in Middletown, NY
Combe, William (uncredited). Illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France Shortly Before the Revolution; Embellished with Seve...
Leather, Paint, Paper
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set By Leuchars of London James Leuchars The highly decorative mounted malachite set consisting of a letter box...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 4.75 in D 1.25 in
French Book, Le Feu, Journal d'une Escouade by Henri Barbusse, 1917
Located in Austin, TX
Le Feu by Henri Barbusse is a novel set during World War 1 published in French language by Editions Flammarion, Paris 1917. Hard bound book with leather spine and marbled paper on th...
Leather, Paper
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H 22.64 in W 10.44 in D 3.94 in
Decorativ Large Accounting Ledger / Journal in Leather With Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Danish accounting ledger from 1873 in light brown leather. The front and spine feature a red title panel with gilt lettering: “Journal No 1.”
Brass
Antique Coromander Diary Box With Original Journals
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English High Victorian Coromander Locking Diary Box with Brass mounts includes Set 5 of original leather bound journals Circa 1860-1870
Brass
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H 5.13 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal. 1820 - 2 vols - BOUND BY DE COVERLY
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
TITLE: Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal. PUBLISHER: London: Np, 1820. DESCRIPTION: 2 vols., l6mo, 5-1/8" - 4-1/4", title-pages printed in red and black, limited to 125 c...
Leather
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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Journals of the First and Second Continental Congress, by R. Aitken, Vol I, 1776
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Journals of Congress. Containing the Proceedings From Sept. 5. 1774. to Jan. 1. 1776.
Leather, Fabric, Paper
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H 15 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Set of Three 17th Century French Leather Bound Decorative Books Dated 1692-1700
Located in Dallas, TX
Dated respectively 1692, 1699 and 1700, these leather bound books called "Journal des Principals Audiences du Parliament" (Parliament Hearings) and "Traite de la Communaute de Biens"...
Leather, Paper
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H 11 in W 8 in D 1 in
Journal of a Voyage to Madras and India in 1812-1813 with 24 Hand Colored Prints
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fascinating account of a voyage to Asia including China, Ceylon, Singapore and India. Written as a narrative by the author James Wathen, the voyage began in England and then travel...
Leather, Paper
20 Volumes, Thoreau, Henry D. The Writings & Journals.
Located in New York, NY
20 Volumes, Thoreau, Henry D. The Writings & Journals. "Walden Edition" Bound in 3/4 green morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, ornate gilt on spines, marbled endpapers, illustra...
Leather
French Books-Journal des Connaissances Usuelles, 1850-1854
Located in Austin, TX
Published in the mid-1880s by Au Bureau du Journal, Paris, the books have a few illustrations, brown leather spine and marbled paper on the cover.
Leather, Paper
Eight Books of 19th C English Law Journals
Located in Port Chester, NY
A very elegant set for a library bookcase, leather bound and very handsome. Of particular interest to a lawyer. The volumes are not in sequence-simply a very attractive lot.
Leather, Paper
French Book, La Mode Illustree-Journal de la Famille, 1889-1893
Located in Austin, TX
Hard bound book with red leather spine and marbled paper on the cover.
Leather, Paper
Militia, House of Representatives Book
Located in Nashville, TN
Large leather binding journal.
Leather
Set of Old Bound Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.
Leather, Paper
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Large French Rectangular Painted Wood Gilt Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden painted rectangular frame has fantastic gilt. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print of oil painting with this attract...
Wood, Paint
Frame with Vellum Painting, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and gilded frame with painting on vellum, "Virgin of the Rosary with Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Santa Catalina of Siena", 17th century. Registration in the back zone (Mr. Jos...
Leather, Wood, Paint
$3,000
H 14 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament
Located in Dayton, OH
An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...
Leather, Paper
$201Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 5.32 in D 1.19 in
Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example « Commentary on the Psalms ». These beaut...
Paper
Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...
Leather, Paper
Lot of Old Books from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. For example we have a book on "essays on liver". From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perf...
Paper
$807
H 28.5 in W 23.5 in
French Rococo Style Decorative Mid 20th Century Picture Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Rococo Style Decorative Picture Frame mid 20th century carved decorative wooden picture frame Overall size: 28.5 x 23.5 inches Internal rebate / sight size: 22.25 x 17 inches ...
Plaster, Wood
Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.
Leather, Paper
$950
H 20.25 in W 15 in D 12 in
Handsome English Leather Bound Books As A Side Table With Interior Storage. Chic
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome English Leather Bound Books As A Side Table With Interior Storage.
Leather
Antique Leather Photo Album With Music Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Unique antique photo album with a music box, which starts to play when opening the closure.
Leather, Paper
$64Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.57 in W 6.5 in D 1.38 in
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...
Paper
$2,800 / set
H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Grolier Society Leather-Bound Holy Bible, Set of 14
Located in Dallas, TX
A complete 14-volume edition of The Holy Bible, this finely bound antique set was published in London by The Grolier Society. Crafted circa 1895, the edition contains the Old and New...
Leather, Paper
$2,745 / set
H 9.3 in W 6.5 in D 1.6 in
Gilt Leather Bound Book Set, 20 Volumes, Mid-20th Century Decor
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in great condition. Minor wear co...
Leather, 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
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$4,951Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
$37,823
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
By Cyprien Eugène Boulet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)
Canvas, Oil
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh – FIRST EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Printed by William Stansby for Walter Burre, 1614. FIRST EDITION, first issue Folio; 12 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (317 x 212 mm). Collation: 40, ode, title page, Preface; 40, Conten...
Gold Leaf
$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
$1,885,000
H 31.38 in W 28.88 in D 1.5 in
Couple sur le lit by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Marc Chagall 1887-1985 Russian Couple sur le lit (Couple on bed) Signed 'Marc Chagall' (lower right) Oil and India ink on canvas Marc Chagall's exquisite work, Couple sur le lit,...
Canvas, India Ink, Oil
$10,888 / item
H 10.24 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
Metal
$2,500 / set
H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 0.1 in
The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. 10 vols. 4TH ED REVISED FINELY BOUND
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare. With A Life Of The Author. PUBLISHER: London: George Bell and Sons, 1888. DESCRIPTION: FOURTH EDIT...
Leather
Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora, Classical Greek, 490-480 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This small but superbly painted Neck Amphora is attributed to the Light-Make Class. It's central scene is decorated with an armored hoplite wearing greaves and a Corinthian helmet. H...
Terracotta
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Glass
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...
Wool, Cotton
$339,199
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
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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