Large Collection of Faux Antique Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Imitating old antique books, these faux books are perfect for interior décor and display.
Late 20th Century English Georgian Books
Composition
Large Collection of Faux Antique Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Imitating old antique books, these faux books are perfect for interior décor and display.
Composition
Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
Leather, Paper
19-20th Century Collection Set of 38 Swedish Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.
Leather, Paper
Set of 26 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We chose this set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm dark brown tones.
Leather, Paper
Set of 35 Swedish Leather-Bound Books From Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We especially chose this particular set, among our large collections of different decorative antique books, in warm honey light brown tones.
Leather, Paper
$674Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, publis...
Paper
$674Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...
Paper
$798Sale Price|20% Off
Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large volume antique copy of Faust by Goethe. A German, bound fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a G...
Leather, Paper
$674Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
Paper
$426Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, publis...
Paper
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...
Paper
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Located in Doha, QA
Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...
Iron
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900 A lovely antique photo album featuring a lindenwood carved cover depicting a hunter in alpine enviroment. Handcar...
Wood
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Rotuli Litterarum Clausarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published ...
Paper
$922Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Full ti...
Paper
$613Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique book, The Baronial Halls of England Volume 1. An English language reference guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858. Full title: The Baronia...
Paper
1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The illustrations depict city views, monuments, landscapes, daily life and historical sites, making the volume both a literary and artistic document of the period. Its large folio fo...
Paper
$539Sale Price|20% Off
2 Vols Antique Reference Book Set, Rotulorum Originalium, Public Records, Latin
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large 2 volume antique reference book set, Rotulorum Originalium in Curia Scaccarii.
Paper
Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1880 English Scholars stack of books side or coffee table with large internal storage. A very rare example, compan...
Hardwood
18th Century Large French Antique Books with Marbleized Covers
Located in London, GB
Fabulous old books - this set of Encyclopia were printed in 1773 on handmade paper and hand printed. The marblized covers are also hand done and are in amazing colours. Shabby condit...
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H 16 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Early 18th Century, French, Leather Bound Books Dated 1738, Complete Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, an office, or a coffee table with this complete suite of large antique books. Dated MDCCXXXVIII, or 1738, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, ...
Leather, Paper
Large collection of antique Scandinavian leatherbound books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books, predominantly dating from 1850-19...
Leather
Beautiful antique leather books
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large collection of antique Swedish leather books.
Leather, Paper
Large Lot of 19th Century Antique Leather Bound Law Library 54 Legal Books
Located in West Hartford, CT
Set of fifty-four antique leather bound legal books by Sandusky County Law Library Association. These books can be used for decorative purposes and the like. They have a lot of age ...
Leather, Paper
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H 16 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Early 18th Century French Leather Bound Books Dated 1727-1748, Set of Nine
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound book...
Leather, Paper
Large 19th Century Antique Family Bible
Located in Chonburi, TH
Large 19th Century Antique Family bible with brass latches and corner protectors.
Brass
Large Antique French Bound Accounting Journal
Located in Troy, MI
Available in various sizes, these circa 1900s French accounting journals are decorative and generously sized with rich green bindings. Measurements shown are for the journal shown. P...
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
Decorate a library or an office with these three large antique law books. Dated respectively 1692, 1699 and 1700, these leather bound books called "Journal des Principals Audiences d...
Leather, Paper
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H 14.25 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
17th Century French Leather Bound & Gilt Dictionary Books Dated 1694, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or an office with this complete suite of large antique dictionary books. Dated MDCXCIV, or 1694, these leather bound books with gilt tooling called "Le Grand Dicti...
Leather, Paper
19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This rare item for sale is part of the history of typography. A beautiful example of a 19th century book press made entirely of iron. The iron is forged with decorative elements thes...
Iron
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H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.78 in
Large Antique Don Quixote Book, English, Cassell & Co, Gustave Dore, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique copy of Don Quixote by Cervantes. Published in English by Cassell & Company and illustrated by Gustave Doré, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. ...
Paper
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H 14.97 in W 12.01 in D 1.38 in
2 Large Vols Antique Reference Book, Egypt - Historical and Picturesque, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 large volumes of the antique reference book 'Egypt - Descriptive, Historical and Picturesque by G. Ebers. An English translation by Clara Bell, with illustrations, dating t...
Textile, Paper
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H 16.38 in W 19 in D 11 in
Large Chromed Antique Bank or Library Book Press from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Weight = 105 lbs This stunning antique chromed book press is much larger than most antique presses that you can find today.
Brass, Chrome, Iron
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H 9.26 in W 27.56 in D 7.09 in
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 large antique books from Sweden are wrapped in beautiful vintage leather-bound cove...
Leather, Paper
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H 16 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
By Adrien Baillet
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a complete set of 3, large antique books, published in 1715 (first published in 1701).
Leather, Paper
Large Collection of Vintage and Antique Blue Books, Set of 77
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely collection of 77 vintage and antique blue books in varying hues of blue. From French blue to dark and baby blue. Owning a piece of history is like inheriting someone's love ...
Paper
Set of 4 Large Antique Leather and Marbleised Books for Decoration
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of leather bindings Dated 1831 Lovely marbleised fronts and backs Fabulous colours The measurement below relates to all 4 books.
Leather, Paper
Collection of 18 Large Leather Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 18 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print e...
Leather, Paper
Collection of 50 Antique Swedish Books, circa 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An attractive collection of 50 larger-sized Swedish antique leather-bound books.
Leather, Paper
Long Set of Large Antique Leather Bindings for Decoration
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of leather bindings Gilt tooling and marbleised edges Generally good condition. Some with loose bindings The measurement below relates to 8 books.
Paper
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H 70.48 in W 72.84 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Antique Large Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is a large wall decoration, combining old Japanese items and made by us original. I used old books from the Edo period and made them randomly. The covers of multiple books of t...
Wood, Paper
Antique Leather Bound Books
Located in Hudson, NY
Large selection of antique leather bound books, various colored bindings and different sizes.
$1,900 / set
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvard Classics Books, Leather Bound, 1937
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good condition. Wear consistent with a...
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
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
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
Antique French Book Box
Located in Houston, TX
Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...
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
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
$204Sale 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
$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
$68 / item
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style
Located in Austin, TX
French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, black and green, priced per boo...
Leather, Paper
$560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 12 in D 4 in
Set Of Twelve Tooled Leather Bound Books Various Titles
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome set of twelve tooled and leather bound books. Expert book binders have individually re-bound these carefully selected used books in fine leathers embossed and gold leafed ...
Gold Leaf
$880 / set
H 7.49 in W 55.12 in D 5.52 in
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 book...
Leather, Paper
$95 / item
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
Leather
Set of Old 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 books are called « Life of Jean Wesley ». These beautiful books are perf...
Leather, Paper
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 1 in D 3.5 in
Set of 7 European Leather Bound Books Oeuvre de Oulange
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique 19th century leather bound books Set includes: 1,2,3,5,6,7,9 Measures: 1" W x 3.5" D x 5.5" H We acquired a collection of leather bounds from a small library collector.
Leather, Paper
$95 / item
H 8 in W 1.75 in D 6 in
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
Leather
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$38,267
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
$33,629
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone a very soft tactile stone and ideal option with these style of sinks; these ...
Limestone
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$4,900 / set
H 8.38 in W 8.13 in D 2 in
Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vols., 8-3/8" x 6-1/8", fron...
Leather
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Natural Brass, Capa, Saddle Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$33,689
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
$262,777
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$8,007 / item
H 29.73 in Dm 55.12 in
Modern Maurizio Cattelan for Dilmos Round Dining Table Crude Iron Glass
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Milan, IT
Dining table designed by Maurizio Cattelan in 1991 as a gift for Dilmos. Composed of a glass top and a base in crude iron depicting the form of the "Cerberino", a mythologic three-h...
Iron
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.
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