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Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
) apparent Materials: oak, leather Dimensions (H, W, D): 22"h, 30.5"w, 20.5"d Additional Information: The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Oak

Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand
Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand
$7,500
H 22 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This five volume set of leather bound 1st Edition encyclopedias were done by Weltall and Menschheit
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Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Books

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Leather, Paper

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Lou...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

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Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fabulous set of 25 volumes early English large leather bound Encyclopedia Britannica beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Leather Bound Books These antique Encyclopedia Britannica books are a great addition to any
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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

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Leather, Paper

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of sixteen volumes of a Dutch encyclopedia set published from 1932-1938. This set of
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20th Century Dutch Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of thirteen volumes of a Catholic encyclopedia by Dutch author N. V. Uitgeversmij
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20th Century Dutch Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias
Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias
H 10.5 in W 25.75 in D 6.75 in
Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of twenty volumes of a Catholic encyclopedia by German authors Joseph Cardinal
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Antique 19th Century German Other Books

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Leather, Paper

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
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Books

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Leather

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 8 leather bound encyclopedia We've acquired many leather bound books from a collection, see
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20th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia
Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia
H 10.5 in W 2.25 in D 8 in
20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century collection of nine leather bound encyclopedia's.
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Books

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Leather, Paper

Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase
By Denis Diderot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
blue cloth and navy blue leather with gold print. Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 6 7/8" vol 1-4 Slipcase - 9 1
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Books

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Leather, Paper

10 Volumes, Benson Lossing & Woodrow Wilson, Harpers Encyclopedia of U.S History
Located in New York, NY
10 Volumes. Benson John Lossing & Woodrow Wilson, Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History
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20th Century American Books

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Leather

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This set is in good condition and there are a total of 24 volumes. The total measures 44" wide and 11" high with a depth of 9".
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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

10 brilliant red encyclopedia
Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA
ancient, leather bound encyclopedia. for accessory / shelve filler. stunning in an all white room
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American Books

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Malle. Stencil monogram made for britannica encyclopedia
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922
Located in Austin, TX
Larousse Universel is a 2 volumes A to Z French encyclopedia published by Larousse editions, Paris
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Vintage 1920s French Books

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Leather, Paper

French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922
Located in Austin, TX
3 volumes of French Encyclopedia published by Librairie Aristide Quillet, Paris 1922. Tome one
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Vintage 1920s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948
Located in Austin, TX
Le Nouveau Larousse Universal is a 2 volumes, A to Z, encyclopedia published by Librairie Larousse
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Vintage 1940s French Books

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Leather, Paper

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$4,500 / set
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Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley
By Jacques Adnet
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Steel

Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley
Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley
$5,232
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
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$1,650
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Jacques Adnet Sofa
$20,000
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English Painted Dresser Base
English Painted Dresser Base
$4,213
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Daybed by Jacques Adnet
Daybed by Jacques Adnet
$19,831
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather encyclopedia for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and paper, every leather encyclopedia was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage leather encyclopedia you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather encyclopedia — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right leather encyclopedia, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather encyclopedia over the years, but those crafted by Danny Ho Fong, Gaillard and R.&J. Beck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leather Encyclopedia?

The average selling price for a leather encyclopedia at 1stDibs is $3,679, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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