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Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Erotic Medical Guide with 21 Chromolithographs and Clasp Binding, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Erotic Medical Guide with 21 Chromolithographs and Clasp Binding, c.1900 This late-19th-century
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Early 20th Century Dutch Books

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Paper

Vintage Medical Guide: Sanatorium Treatment for Liver and Biliary Tract, 1J131
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey into medical insights with this vintage book, a valuable guide titled
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Old Steel Engraving of Salvator Rosa, an Italian Baroque Painter and Poet, c1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
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Antique 1890s Prints

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Paper

Antique Steel Engraved Print of People Crossing a Ford, circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Norham Castle in Northumberland, England, near the River Tweed
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Pendennis Castle, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the River Lyne by Appleton, c.1875
By D. Appleton & Company
Located in Langweer, NL
Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

"Habitat Relocation Project" Etching on archival paper, botanical, floral
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

1994 "Eye on the Pie II" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1994 "Dreamer's Forest" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Nightmare at Baskin Robbins" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Manifestation" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Saturday Night Live" Abstract Painting on Panel William Shields Acclaimed I
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"A Piece of Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1997 "Blue Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1995 "Zone Two" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Elements of Time & Space
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

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Archival Paper, Intaglio

Recent Sales

Pair of Leather Bound Antique Medical Books, circa 1880s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of leather bound antique medical books, circa 1880s Medical Diagnosis by Da COSTA and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Vintage French Abstract Drawing - Medical Books
Located in Houston, TX
A fascinating abstract pencil drawing of an array of French medical books - titled "Obstetrique
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1930s Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Color Pencil, Paper, Pencil

Early 18th Century Human Body Medical Book
Located in London, GB
Early 18th Century Human Body Medical Book Dated 1769 this fine example of a rare book on the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Books

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Paper

Rare 1673 medical, philosophical book paranormal discussion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most unusual books that I have come across is this extremley rare edition from 1673 of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Books

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Paper

20th Century Vellum Bound Prescription Medical Chemist Pharmacy Book Ledger
Located in Lowestoft, GB
20th century vellum bound ledger that has later been used for medical prescriptions, inside there
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Vintage 1930s English Books

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Paper

The Pause That Refreshes Medical Times cover, March, 1964
By Stevan Dohanos
Located in New Orleans, LA
this charming piece. From the stacks of medical books and periodicals on the desk (on top is an issue
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Matching Pair of Theodore Alexander Republic Low Bookcases with Single Drawer
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
for her medical books. The frames are made from Acidia wood which has a lovely vintage patina, the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Bookcases

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Hardwood

Antique Print of a Waterfall in Wales by Appleton, c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Huxley, Charles Darwin, etc. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Quarrying
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection (Junkyard)
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Untitled (Queen Anne's Lace)
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Antique Print of Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
. Medical books formed a special department, and books in the Spanish language for the South American market
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper
Located in Dallas, TX
with numerous books, probably medical books. Of course, the optometrist/doctor could have been a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Paintings

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Canvas

One Pink Pussy
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a ‘vehement desire’ to get
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching

Elements of Time & Space
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

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Archival Paper, Intaglio

Properties of Air & Water
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

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Archival Paper, Intaglio

New Moon Blue Moon
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching

Habitat Relocation Project
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Dad’s Car Collection
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interesting. "Nostalgia" isn't the same as it used to be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

Habitat Relocation Project
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
be. Recently discussed in 19th century medical books, it was a category of disease, describing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio

1970s "Biplane" Dreamy Oil Painting Award Winning Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
Reinhardt and Winston Publishing Company, Doubleday, Macmillam Publishing Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

"Dynamic Symmetry" Abstract Bill Shields Chicago Academy of Fine Art
Located in Arp, TX
Company, Bantam Books, Psychiatric Bulletin, Medical World News, Sports Illustrated, McCalls, Ladies Home
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

English medical journal books
Located in Sheffield, MA
These four medical journals originated in Kent and date between 1924 and 1929. they are in
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Early 20th Century English Books

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Paper

English medical journal books
English medical journal books
H 3 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
French Book, Larousse Medical Illustre, 1924
Located in Austin, TX
French illustrated medical dictionary published by Librairie Larousse, Paris, 1924 edition. Leather
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Vintage 1920s French Books

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Leather, Paper

Medical, "Gregory's Practice of Physic", 2 Leather Vols., Philadelphia, 1829
By George Gregory
Located in Quechee, VT
continue Gregory's clear explication of medical practice "by combining the etiology, pathology, and
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Antique 1820s American Federal Books

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Leather, Paper

Medical: Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy, in Leather, New Edition, London, 1863
By Burton
Located in Quechee, VT
Their Several Sections, Members, and Subsections, Philosophically, Medically, Historically Opened and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Portrait of Beethoven Charcoal On Paper Signed Alméry Lobel Riche
Located in Paris, FR
sixteen. Thanks to the illustrations of the medical school's anatomy books, he acquires a great knowledge
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1920s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

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Vintage Child's Toy Tin Large Spinning Top by Chein Company, American, Ca. 1950
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly colorful and completely operational hard to find LARGE tin child's toy spinning top made by the J. Chein Company, Harrison, New Jersey, Circa 1950. It works great and is in co...
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Lily Flower Side Table by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful side table designed by Arthur Court, USA, circa 1960. ( it has no maker’s mark). This stunning table is absolutely well executed, made of gilded metal base that is featuri...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Metal

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made by J. Chein & Company Circa 1935 in New York City; originally inventoried as #258 (same number as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel W...
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913. This charming and unique toy portrays a Ja...
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Vintage Reusable Soviet Glass Syringe Set: Durable and Sterilizable, 1J188
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Description: Discover a piece of history with this vintage многоразовый советский шприц (reusable Soviet glass syringe) set. Designed to endure temperatures of up to 200 degrees Cels...
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Vintage 1960s European Antiquities

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Glass

Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler
By William Hair Haseler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver card case in form of Aide Memoire Purse, Birmingham 1908, William Hair Haseler. Art Nouveau elaborate border surround, monogram possibly H. The interior with green lin...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler
Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
A collection of 19th century bone dice This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few prisoners of war examples ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Early Victorian Toys

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Natural Fiber

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
$1,233
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured circa 1935 by The J. Chein Company in Harrison, New Jersey, this vintage tin toy, when wound up, depicts a young boy in islander garb, trying to ride an alligator who da...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare "walking" Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Nice beard and moveable arms. Glitter on the ground symbolized the snow. Velvet clothing. Not a candy container, but one of the...
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition

French Art Nouveau Mahogany and Walnut Cupboard
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau mahogany & walnut cupboard cabinet with floral inlay and carving and bronze drawer handles with 2 glass door upper structure (signed MAJORELLE)
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cupboards

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Mahogany and Walnut Cupboard
French Art Nouveau Mahogany and Walnut Cupboard
$115,000
H 95 in W 70.5 in D 29 in
Monumental Art Nouveau Dining Table Attributed to Victor Horta from the Firehous
By Victor Horta
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson selected this table as the centerpiece Table for The Firehouse with the help of MoMA curator Peter Selz, who had curated the re-examination of Art Nouveau at MoMA in 1...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Conference Tables

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Brass

19th C Dutch Fabric Dolls- Man & Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19th c fabric dolls are in amazing condition. These Dutch dolls have the original wood shoes /clogs. These dolls are so wonderful and undisturbed clothing.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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Fabric

19th C Dutch Fabric Dolls- Man & Women
19th C Dutch Fabric Dolls- Man & Women
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 6 in D 4 in
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 12 cm tall x 12 cm wide This Alpine region is most well known...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Natural Specimens

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Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
$155,000
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Chrysocolla on Quartz, Tentadora Mine, Julcani Dist., Peru
Located in New York, NY
Chrysocolla on Quartz, Tentadora Mine, Julcani Dist., Angaraes Prov., Huancavelica, Peru Richly colored blue and green chrysocolla has coated clear quartz in this unique small dis...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens

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Medical Books For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of medical books available for sale. A selection of these works in the contemporary, modern and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Medical books available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Lisa Houck, Alex Sher, Katie VanVliet, Dr. Robert John Thornton and Paul Greenberg produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, paper and watercolor.

How Much are Medical Books?

Prices for pieces in our collection of medical books start at $40 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $1,334.