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Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set
Antique Art Nouveau German Leather Bound Encyclopedia of Scientific Inquiry Set

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 of Germany in 1900 in the period Art Nouveau style.

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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
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

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
Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica  25 Volumes

Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes

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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
Eight Decorative 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Display Books

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 collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Sets

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Leather, Paper

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias
Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias

Set of 16 Leather Bound Dutch Encyclopedias

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H 10.25 in W 41.75 in D 7 in

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 books is leather bound with the Dutch title; Winkler Prins Algemeene Encyclopaedie,...

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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

Set of 13 Dutch Encyclopedias

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H 10.5 in W 25.75 in D 6.75 in

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. This set is leather bound with gold tooling stamped with the title and respective volu...

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20th Century Dutch Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias
Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias

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H 10 in W 40 in D 7 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 Hergenröther and Dr.

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Antique 19th Century German Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias
Spanish 19th Century 15 Volume Set of Vellum Encyclopedias

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 Diccionario Universal. A very handsome addition to any library or bookcase. Madrid, 1875. Lin...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Books

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Leather

20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911

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

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia
Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia

Set of 8 Leather Bound Encyclopedia

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H 10.5 in W 2.25 in D 8 in

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 our other listings.

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20th Century Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's
20th Century Collection of Nine Leather Bound Encyclopedia's

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
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 edge gilt.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Books

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Leather, Paper

1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set
1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set

1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The books with pebbled leather spine and corners, blue cloth boards, marbleized end-wraps, gold print, marbleized margins.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Books

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Leather, Paper

Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase
Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase

Diderot Encyclopedia the Complete Illustrations, 5 Vol. in Slipcase

By Denis Diderot

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Diederot Encycopedia, The Complete Illustrations Vol. 1 - 4 and an index volume presented in a slipcase with ribbon. Profusely illustrated in black and out throughout. Published by ...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

10 Volumes, Benson Lossing & Woodrow Wilson, Harpers Encyclopedia of U.S History
10 Volumes, Benson Lossing & Woodrow Wilson, Harpers Encyclopedia of U.S History

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. Bound in 1/2 brown morocco. Marbled boards. Marbled endpapers. Raised bands. Top edg...

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20th Century American Books

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Leather

Set of Red Leather Encyclopedia Britannica Books

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
10 brilliant red encyclopedia

10 brilliant red encyclopedia

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

ancient, leather bound encyclopedia. for accessory / shelve filler.

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American Books

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk
1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

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H 13 in W 35.44 in D 10.24 in

1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Encyclopedia Britannica Louis Vuitton Malle. Stencil monogram made for britannica encyclopedia. Two beautiful brass locks on the trunk with interior separators with original...

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922
French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922

French Encyclopedia Books, Larousse Universel, 1922

Located in Austin, TX

Multiple illustrations, embossed red leather covers.

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Vintage 1920s French Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922
French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922

French Books-Encyclopedia d' Enseignement Moderne, 1922

Located in Austin, TX

3 volumes of French Encyclopedia published by Librairie Aristide Quillet, Paris 1922.

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Vintage 1920s French Books

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Leather, Paper

French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948
French Encyclopedia, Two Volumes Nouveau Larousse Universel, 1948

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, Paris, 1948.

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Vintage 1940s French Books

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Leather, Paper

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