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How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition
How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

How to Buy Rare Books, A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market by William Rees-Mogg.

Category

20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Reinhard Görner, Beinecke, New Haven, Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library
Reinhard Görner, Beinecke, New Haven, Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library

Reinhard Görner, Beinecke, New Haven, Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reinhard Görner Beinecke, New Haven Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library New Haven Contemporary large scale photograph 50 x 56 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 60 x 67.2 inches ed. of 7 ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)
Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)

Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reinhard Görner captures the monumentality of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. 3 siz...

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)
Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)

Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reinhard Görner captures the monumentality of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. 3 siz...

Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda, C Print

Rare Hard Cover Art Deco Jewelry Book from Rizzoli by Sylvie Raulet c 1984
Rare Hard Cover Art Deco Jewelry Book from Rizzoli by Sylvie Raulet c 1984

Rare Hard Cover Art Deco Jewelry Book from Rizzoli by Sylvie Raulet c 1984

By Rizzoli

Located in University City, MO

The rare hardcover large scale coffee table Rizzoli book is an extraordinary archive of 20th century art deco jewelry and accessories The 329 page book features exquisite art deco d...

Category

1980s Italian Fashion

Rare Collection of 27 Scientific Books with Enzo Mari Art Covers, Italy, 1960s
Rare Collection of 27 Scientific Books with Enzo Mari Art Covers, Italy, 1960s

Rare Collection of 27 Scientific Books with Enzo Mari Art Covers, Italy, 1960s

By Enzo Mari

Located in Milan, IT

Set of 27 books from the Universale Scentifica collection published from 1965 by Bollati Boringhieri. Jung, Freud, Einstein theories introduced by intriguing cover artworks designed ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Books

Materials

Paper

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

By Georges Braque

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Extremely Rare 1934 Soviet Aviation Manual – “Autogyro A-4 TsAGI: Aerodynamics
Extremely Rare 1934 Soviet Aviation Manual – “Autogyro A-4 TsAGI: Aerodynamics

Extremely Rare 1934 Soviet Aviation Manual – “Autogyro A-4 TsAGI: Aerodynamics

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

A rare historical book is for sale: "Autogyro A-4 TsAGI. Aerodynamics, Design, Operation" — Moscow, ONTI NKTP USSR, 1934 Description: Published by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Insti...

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1930s Russian Antique Books

Rare Russian Ballet Magazine BOLSHOI Season 224 (1999/2000) 2 Nina Ananiashvili
Rare Russian Ballet Magazine BOLSHOI Season 224 (1999/2000) 2 Nina Ananiashvili

Rare Russian Ballet Magazine BOLSHOI Season 224 (1999/2000) 2 Nina Ananiashvili

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Iconic Russian Ballet Magazine “BOLSHOI” – 1999/2000 Season – Stunning Cover of Nina Ananiashvili in White Tutu 🩰 📄 Объявление (Description): A Timeless Treasure of Russian Balle...

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Early 2000s Russian Collection

Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003
Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003

Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003

By Cartier

Located in University City, MO

Cartier L' Album Rare hard cover illustrated photography French book c 2003 The hard bound book is designed with a satin cloth exterior cover binding The unique book is comprised of...

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2010s French Collection

Trattato della Pittura di Lionardo da Vinci (Treatise on Leonardo Paintings )
Trattato della Pittura di Lionardo da Vinci (Treatise on Leonardo Paintings )

Trattato della Pittura di Lionardo da Vinci (Treatise on Leonardo Paintings )

Located in Middletown, NY

He translated scientific works, published or republished many rare books and manuscripts, including Antonio Pigafetta's relation of the first circumnavigation of the world by Ferdina...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Christie's Dec 16 1994 Illustrations & Illustrated Books Beatrix Potter Catalog
Christie's Dec 16 1994 Illustrations & Illustrated Books Beatrix Potter Catalog

Christie's Dec 16 1994 Illustrations & Illustrated Books Beatrix Potter Catalog

By Christie's

Located in Red Lion, PA

The sale heavily featured rare printed books and original drawings by Beatrix Potter, along with a wide range of illustrations documenting the evolution of the genre.

Category

1990s British Beaux Arts Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Heart of Bonivur' by Dmitry Nagishkin, 1J121
Vintage USSR Book: 'Heart of Bonivur' by Dmitry Nagishkin, 1J121

Vintage USSR Book: 'Heart of Bonivur' by Dmitry Nagishkin, 1J121

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Whether you're a fan of profound narratives or a collector of rare books, "Heart of Bonivur" invites you to embark on a profound and unforgettable voyage through the pages of human e...

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Vintage 1970s Books

Materials

Paper

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger

Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger

Located in Middletown, NY

RARE: John Evelyn the Younger's first book, rare first issue with title date 1672.

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Antique 17th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Angels of Anarchy Rare Women Artist & Surrealism Hard Cover Book  c 2009
Angels of Anarchy Rare Women Artist & Surrealism Hard Cover Book  c 2009

Angels of Anarchy Rare Women Artist & Surrealism Hard Cover Book c 2009

Located in University City, MO

Angels of Anarchy Rare women's artist & surrealism hard cover book by Patricia Allmer c 2009 An archive of twentieth century avant-garde Surrealist international women artist from th...

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Early 2000s Slovak Avant Garde Books

Alexander Calder Rare Tapestry Catalogs, 1970s, Signed
Alexander Calder Rare Tapestry Catalogs, 1970s, Signed

Alexander Calder Rare Tapestry Catalogs, 1970s, Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

A collection of four rare Alexander Calder catalogs from the 1970s. Also included is a New York Times newspaper clipping from 1976, when the artist passed. Aubusson Tapestries by A...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Very Rare Contract of Matégot & Artimeta, 1953
Very Rare Contract of Matégot & Artimeta, 1953

Very Rare Contract of Matégot & Artimeta, 1953

By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Contract between Matheiu Matégot and Artimeta International for the production in Holland of different pieces by Matheiu Matégot. Measures: 21 x 27 cm each page. In good origin...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Knoll International Vintage Catalogue, Early 1980s
Rare Knoll International Vintage Catalogue, Early 1980s

Rare Knoll International Vintage Catalogue, Early 1980s

By Knoll

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and striking vintage catalogue from Knoll International, dating back to the early 1980s. This substantial hardcover edition, bound in elegant fabric, comprises 90 richly desig...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Books

Materials

Metal

Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs
Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs

Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs

By Max Ernst

Located in Milano, IT

The autograph signatures are clear and well preserved. A rare and refined collector’s piece, ideal for collectors of Surrealism, Max Ernst, modern art books, and original twentieth-c...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

RARE !!! Original german airship travel poster - 1930s
RARE !!! Original german airship travel poster - 1930s

RARE !!! Original german airship travel poster - 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1920s, Germany - original, no reprint - shows travelling possibilities around the world - marked - includes paper airship - for the condition see the photos jr

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco
Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco

Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco

By Donald Deskey

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful illustrations nice clean condition on this rare and very collectible book, by Donald Deskey hard cover.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Omega Watch Company 88 Page Catalog 1960
Rare Omega Watch Company 88 Page Catalog 1960

Rare Omega Watch Company 88 Page Catalog 1960

By Omega

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare Omega Watch Co catalog, from 1960. Approx. 88 pages, black/white with red logo inset. Showing the current Omega production from 1960 for both men and women's models. Great refer...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Books

Materials

Paper

18th Century Rare Antique Embossed Book, Leather Bound, Vintage, Germany
18th Century Rare Antique Embossed Book, Leather Bound, Vintage, Germany

18th Century Rare Antique Embossed Book, Leather Bound, Vintage, Germany

Located in Wainscott, NY

18th Century Antique Rare Leather Embossed Book, Vintage, Germany The book features a robust size with worn embossed leather binding and handmade pages with a light rose colored edge.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Basquiat a Cuneo (rare 2001 Basquiat exhibition catalog)
Basquiat a Cuneo (rare 2001 Basquiat exhibition catalog)

Basquiat a Cuneo (rare 2001 Basquiat exhibition catalog)

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat a Cuneo 2001 catalog: Rare vintage 2001 Italian Basquiat exhibition catalog, published on the occasion of: “Basquiat a Cuneo”: Galeria d'Arte Il Prisma, 2001. B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Rare 1766 Bavarian Schreib-Kalender – Annotated with Contemporary Notes
Rare 1766 Bavarian Schreib-Kalender – Annotated with Contemporary Notes

Rare 1766 Bavarian Schreib-Kalender – Annotated with Contemporary Notes

Located in Langweer, NL

Annotated Bavarian Schreib-Kalender, Munich 1766 – With Contemporary Handwritten Accounts A rare surviving example of a Bavarian Schreib-Kalender (writing calendar) for the year 176...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Books

Materials

Paper

Rare 1867 Stuttgart Goethe Reineke Fuchs Kaulbach Gilt Leather Book
Rare 1867 Stuttgart Goethe Reineke Fuchs Kaulbach Gilt Leather Book

Rare 1867 Stuttgart Goethe Reineke Fuchs Kaulbach Gilt Leather Book

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Located in Doha, QA

A striking decorative and scholarly volume suitable for a rare book collection, library, or interior display.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807–1892) Rare 9 Volume Set
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807–1892) Rare 9 Volume Set

JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807–1892) Rare 9 Volume Set

Located in Woodbury, CT

JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807–1892) The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Houghton, Mifflin and Company; printed at The Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1888 Large Paper Edition. Limited...

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Antique 1880s American Other Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley
Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley

Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charles and Ray Eames fans, here's a rare opportunity to acquire the seldom seen large format 16 page softcover book by James Barkley.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Reference Book  - Oriental Celadon: The Princessehof Collections
Rare Reference Book  - Oriental Celadon: The Princessehof Collections

Rare Reference Book - Oriental Celadon: The Princessehof Collections

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Title: Oriental Celadon: The Princessehof Collections, Nummer 1 Oriental Celadon: The Princessehof Collections, Leeuwarden. Museum Princessehof Authors: Leeuwarden. Museum Princesse...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Reference Book - Pottery & Porcelain from the Eumorfopoulos Collection
Rare Reference Book - Pottery & Porcelain from the Eumorfopoulos Collection

Rare Reference Book - Pottery & Porcelain from the Eumorfopoulos Collection

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An extremely rare Bluett and Sons Sales catalogue from the 1935 sale of the Eumorfopoulos Collection. Titel: Exhibition of the Chinese Pottery & Porcelain Available for Private ; Pu...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register
Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register

Rider's British Merlin 1774 + The Court and City Register

Located in Middletown, NY

(Michigan State University, Rare Books and Special Collections, XX AY751 .R54 1726) As in this case, the Merlin was sometimes bound with another yearly publication that detailed gov...

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Antique 18th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

New Universal Geography. 4 volumes. A very rare publication that was preserved.
New Universal Geography. 4 volumes. A very rare publication that was preserved.

New Universal Geography. 4 volumes. A very rare publication that was preserved.

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

1878-1883 New Universal Geography. 1-4 volumes. A very rare publication that was preserved. Rare antique books New Universal Geography, by Vivien de Saint-Martin, Maury, Breaudain, ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Paper

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

A particularly fine and rare example of Dutch heraldic and genealogical literature—complete, richly hand-illuminated, and printed in the Netherlands’ great age of bookmaking.

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Rare Catholic “Frais” Healing Letter for Home & Child Protection 1750
Antique Rare Catholic “Frais” Healing Letter for Home & Child Protection 1750

Antique Rare Catholic “Frais” Healing Letter for Home & Child Protection 1750

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and evocative Austrian devotional broadside known as a “Frais-Brief,” printed in the 18th century on handmade laid paper with visible watermarks. These sacred h...

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Books

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Rare Medieval Illuminated Vellum Psalm Leaf, Italy, c.1350–1450
Antique Rare Medieval Illuminated Vellum Psalm Leaf, Italy, c.1350–1450

Antique Rare Medieval Illuminated Vellum Psalm Leaf, Italy, c.1350–1450

Located in Doha, QA

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe. Italy. This striking example of Gothic craft...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Books

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Wood, Paint

Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament
Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament

Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament

Located in Dayton, OH

An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum 1992 (Rare Kusama exhibition catalogue)
Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum 1992 (Rare Kusama exhibition catalogue)

Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum 1992 (Rare Kusama exhibition catalogue)

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Yayoi Kusama Sogetsu Art Museum Tokyo / Committee of the Exhibition of Yayoi Kusama, 1992: A rare early 1990s Kusama exhibition catalog marking the turning point of Kusama’s interna...

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1990s Japanese Bohemian Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912
Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1912 catalogue. For advanced collectors Collections Jean Dollfus : objets d’art de l’Extreme-Orient. Catalogue des objets d’art chinois et japonais . : dependant des col...

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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

18th Century Rare European Leather Vellum Book with Exquisite Patina
18th Century Rare European Leather Vellum Book with Exquisite Patina

18th Century Rare European Leather Vellum Book with Exquisite Patina

Located in Wainscott, NY

18th Century Rare European Leather book found in Germany.  This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1914 catalogue. Later reprinted, but this is the Original. For advanced collectors Chinese, Corean, and Japanese Potteries / Hobson, R. L.; Edward S. Morse; Rose Sickler...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Architecture Book / Das Unesco-gebäude in Paris, 1958
Rare Architecture Book / Das Unesco-gebäude in Paris, 1958

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

Materials

Paper

Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia

Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1965 - designer : Miroslav Rada - Artia Praha - English version - original condition, see the photos - 207 pages - many beautiful pictures - jr.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810
Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810

Very Rare 4th Edition Leather Bound Set of Encyclopedia Britannica, Dated 1810

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The fourth edition dated 1810 is very rare as only 4,000 sets were ever printed. By the completion of this edition, both of the men who founded the encyclopedia, Colin Macfarquhar ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

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 ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Books

Materials

Iron

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966

Located in View Park, CA

A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York, Charles E. Slatkin Inc., Galleries, 1965. Paperback. Brown wrap with orange lettering. 4...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.
Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

A refined and visually compelling collection of two large-format illuminated from both sides manuscript leaves on vellum, originating from Italian choir books of the late 14th to ear...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Books

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Rare Pair of Tuscan Antiphonal Illuminated Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C
Antique Rare Pair of Tuscan Antiphonal Illuminated Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C

Antique Rare Pair of Tuscan Antiphonal Illuminated Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and visually striking pair of large-format antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating to the late 15th- early 16th century and likely originating from Tuscany, Italy.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Books

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage USSR Book: 'World of Adventures' (1962) - Rare Sovietic treasure, 1J61
Vintage USSR Book: 'World of Adventures' (1962) - Rare Sovietic treasure, 1J61

Vintage USSR Book: 'World of Adventures' (1962) - Rare Sovietic treasure, 1J61

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the fascinating world of vintage literature with this remarkable find, a rare Sovietic book titled 'World of Adventures.' This captivating edition, originating from the USS...

Category

Vintage 1960s Books

Materials

Paper

The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties

The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties

Located in New York, NY

An inspirational introduction to growing and collecting tulips, set against the backdrop of a beautiful English garden, with expert tips and advice for gardeners Tulips are one of t...

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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum
Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum

Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum

Located in Doha, QA

A striking pair of 15th–16th century antiphonal leaves, executed on vellum (animal skin), originating from a large-format choir book used in ecclesiastical settings. These manuscript...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Books

Materials

Animal Skin

Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.

Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.

Located in Middletown, NY

(Michigan State University, Rare Books and Special Collections, XX AY751 .R54 1726) ALMANACS typically contained a calendar of the year along with a record of various astronomical p...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525
RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525

RARE ‘De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum’ by Johannes Bugenhagen – 1525

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE EDITION hardback copy of De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum ad uenerandum Doctorem VVolfgangum Reissenbush monasterii Lichtenbergensis Prae ceptorem ...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pair of Antique Rare Tuscan Antiphonal Manuscript Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C
Pair of Antique Rare Tuscan Antiphonal Manuscript Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C

Pair of Antique Rare Tuscan Antiphonal Manuscript Leaves on Vellum 15th-16th C

Located in Doha, QA

A striking and authentic pair of Tuscan antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, beautifully preserved on vellum. These rare liturgical pages or...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Books

Materials

Animal Skin

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