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Rare Architecture Book / Das Unesco-gebäude in Paris, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1958 - Photos: Lucie Hervé - publisher: Gerd Hatje - many photos - good original condition - 93 pages - jr.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Books

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Three Books on Violins and Violin Makers
By Dirk J. Balfoort, Willibaldd Leo Frh-v-Lütgendorff, John H. Fairfield
Located in valatie, NY
division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture
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Early 20th Century German Books

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Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rare limited numbered boxed portfolio for the "Art and Architecture of Bruce Goff" exhibit
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978
Bruce Goff Architectural Portfolio, 1978
H 17.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.5 in
Interior Architecture and Decoration, Demachy, 1974
Located in Outremont, QC
Interior Architecture and Decoration, Alain Demachy, 1974 Hard Cover, Dust Jacket // 10 x 10.5
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Georgian Architectural Designs and Details The Classic 1757 StyleBook
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Domestic Architecture of H.T. Lindeberg, Ltd 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
owner's stamp (Franklin Adams, architect Tampa, FL). Rare early book. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent
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20th Century American Books

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18th Century, Architectural Model of Doric Column
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare, exquisite architectural model of a Doric column England, third quarter of 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Architectural Models

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Walnut

Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
A hugely interesting and rare large-format book showcasing the work of Francisco Artigas (1916-1999
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books

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Other

Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition
By Frederick D. Nichols 1
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols. Signed 1st Edition. The Beehive
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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Early American Bottles & Flasks & Other Rare American Glass Collected, Maclay
Located in valatie, NY
books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Set of 3 Cat. in Slipcase, Prescott Collection, Christie's Rare Numbered Edition
Located in valatie, NY
large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a
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Antique 1880s American Books

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Sotheby's: The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, 6/1993
Located in valatie, NY
. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration
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1990s American Books

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Gillows: of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, Rare 2 Vol. Boxed, 1st Ed Set
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Son of Perdition by James Cozzens, Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication Review Copy
Located in valatie, NY
used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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Vintage 1920s American Books

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A Chorus Of Colors Chinese Glass From Three American Collections, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shorenstein. Together these collections provide a rare opportunity to read about the range and depth of
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1990s Books

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Paper

Kennedys Amidst the Gathering Storm: A 1000 Days in London, 1938-1940, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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American Art from American Collections, Numbered #199/455 Signed by James Biddle
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
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Vintage 1960s Books

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Leather, Paper

The Notable Collection of Ira Haupt, New York by American Art Association, 1935
Located in valatie, NY
large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Set of 3 Sotheby's Catalogs: the Jaime Ortiz-patiño Collections of Silver
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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1990s American Books

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Christie's The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A. London
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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Vintage 1980s German Books

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Les Picasso De Dora Maar, Succession De Madame Markovitch, Paris Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
illustrated. With French/English text. A Rare and Important reference catalog on this important reliance. NPT
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1990s French Books

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Sotheby's Haute Epoque-Important Early Furniture, Works of Art First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
photographs of rare furniture, tapestries, and other items throughout. NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent
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Early 2000s English Books

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Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
number of other rare fabric and wallpaper compilations/ sample books from the 1986 collaboration are also
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books

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Textile

Christie's Christopher Howe, The First Twenty Years, Wednesday 24 March 2004
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Pr. Catalogs, "Arts Decoratifs, Styles 1900 Et 1925, " 1977/78, Sotheby's Monaco
Located in valatie, NY
books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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Vintage 1970s Monacan Books

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Sotheby's, Important American Furniture of Doris and Richard M. Seidlitz
Located in valatie, NY
N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture
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20th Century American Books

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Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Private Collection Chinese Ceramics Oct. 2019
Located in valatie, NY
Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Sotheby's, Objets De Vitrine from the Collection of Mrs. George Keppel, Geneva
Located in valatie, NY
large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Books

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Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen, Important Early American Miniatures
Located in valatie, NY
division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "The Indian Adventure" Book About Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and collectable book about the Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier's "The Indian Adventure" in
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Roman. Fantastic color photography. A rare hardcover book. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques
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1990s Italian Books

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Pair of Sotheby's Catalogues The Jaime Ortiz-Patino Collections, 1992
Located in valatie, NY
personally collected rare French and English silver from the 17th century to the 18th century. NPT Books a
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1990s American Books

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Magnificent Clocks for Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Collection of Suzanne Saperstein, 'Fleur De Lys, ' Beverly Hills, CA, Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
California. A rare and hard to find catalog. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé Book by Robert Murphy
Located in New York, NY
books and in W, Casa Vogue, World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest. Additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Sotheby's: Property from the Collection of the Late Gilbert Verney, 1979
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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Vintage 1970s American Books

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"Cherry Hill" by Roderic H. Blackburn
By Roderic H. Blackburn
Located in valatie, NY
has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques
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20th Century American Books

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"Cherry Hill" by Roderic H. Blackburn
"Cherry Hill" by Roderic H. Blackburn
H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
The Clive Sherwood Collection; Early Oak Furniture, Metalwork, Works of Art
Located in Rochester, NY
illustrated lots of rare and important 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century oak furniture
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Early 2000s English Elizabethan Books

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Sotheby's; Important English Furniture, European Ceramics and Decorations
Located in valatie, NY
. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration
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20th Century American Books

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Porcelain, a Sketch of its Nature Art and Manufacture, 1906, First Edition
By William Burton
Located in valatie, NY
porcelain, with three chapters on periods of English porcelain. Rare and desirable reference. NPT Books a
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Early 20th Century English Books

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English Country Houses Georgian series, set of three volumes
Located in London, GB
in 1984, first published by Country Life magazine in 1955. Softback. A rare collector’s piece, the
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Auction, Private Collection of Louis Myers, Featuring Duncan Phyfe Furniture
Located in valatie, NY
has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Cyril Humphris Collection of European Sculpture and Works of Art, Part I & II
Located in valatie, NY
used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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1990s American Books

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Christie's Works of Art from the Espirito Santo Collection London 12/12/96
Located in valatie, NY
auditors to review Espírito Santo International’s accounts and they found irregularities. Rare hard to find
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1990s English Books

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Dreams Through the Glass Windows from Bergdorf Goodman by Linda Fargo, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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Early 2000s American Books

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Dreams Through the Glass Windows from Bergdorf Goodman by Linda Fargo, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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Early 2000s American Books

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Meubles et Sièges du XVIII Siècle by André Theunissen, Limited, Numbered 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
craftsmen. Very rare original, numbered 1st edition. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large
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Vintage 1930s French Books

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American Silver in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Vols. I & II, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
by state and maker including 564 illustrated pieces and the maker's mark. Rare signed 1st Ed. NPT
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20th Century American Books

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American Historical Views on Staffordshire China, Signed First Edition
By Ellouise Baker Larsen
Located in valatie, NY
& Company, Inc., New York, 1950. Rare, signed, new revised first edition thus hardcover with slipcase
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Vintage 1950s American Books

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Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and
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Early 20th Century English Books

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Armorial Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century, Signed & Numbered First Edition
By Sir Algernon Tudor-Craig
Located in valatie, NY
heraldry and genealogical research, with lists of auction sales and dates. A rare and important book in
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Vintage 1920s English Books

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Treasures of Catherine the Great, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
from Catherine's collection in full color. Among the rare objects included here, many of which have
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Property The Estate of the Late J.P. Morgan, Complete Set of Catalogs from 1944
Located in valatie, NY
, 1944. Sale #2: Color Plate Books, General Literature, Books on Birds. An Extensive Series of the J
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Vintage 1940s Books

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The Ware Chair Makers, by Sara Carlisle Watson, Signed Copy
Located in valatie, NY
rare and highly sought after out of print book. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large
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20th Century North American Books

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Carolina Rice Plantation of the 50's Signed by the Illustrator, Publisher's Copy
Located in valatie, NY
, aged 59, in Oyster Bay, Long Island. A rare book with great provenance. NPT Books, a division of Trent
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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500 Years of Collecting in Antwerp Story of Passions, Library of Herbert Kasper
Located in valatie, NY
. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books

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Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
By Howard Walwyn
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Christie's Bel Ameublement Provenant des Collections de Valerian Rybar
Located in valatie, NY
exist, he could never have been invented." An unbelievable story. Rare and hard to find. NPT Books, a
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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

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Rare Architecture Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare architecture books is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Pop Art, contemporary and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add rare architecture books that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, black, beige, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Carmen Almon, Fabio Coruzzi, Patti Mollica, Steve Stankiewicz and Reinhard Görner are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small rare architecture books measuring 4 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 137.8 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

How Much are Rare Architecture Books?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — rare architecture books in our inventory begin at $235 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,738.