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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
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1980s Italian Fashion
W 9.75 in D 1.5 in L 12.75 in
Rare Cartier L' Album Satin Hardcover Jewelry - Photography Book c 2003
By Cartier
Located in University City, MO
Cartier rare L' Album satin hardcover jewelry - photography book c 2003
The extremely rare book is
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Early 2000s Hardback
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
Design-For-Today, Rare Modernist Magazine, Complete Bound Set, 1933 to 1935, UK
Located in London, GB
Design-For-Today, a short lived modernist avant-garde magazine, 1933 to 1935, UK.
A rare and hard
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20th Century British International Style Books
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Paper
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 8.47 in
Alexandre Reza Dreams of Yesterday Realities of To-Day Book by Arlette Seta 1985
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of rare and unusual gemstones, as well as its innovative designs.
The book then goes on to explore
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20th Century French Couture
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
British Textile Design, V&A, London, 1980, Gakken, Tokyo, 3 Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare set of three folio size books on the textile collection at the
Victoria and Albert
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Late 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Light, Lamps 1968-1973, New Italian Design 1st Edition 2002
Located in London, GB
1st Edition 2002 by Ferrari Fulvio published by Umberto Allemandi text English
A very rare and
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Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Ico Parisi, Architettura Design, Utopie -by Fidia Edizioni D'arte, 31st May 1991
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
ISBN: 88.7269.004.8
This rare book on Ico Parisi by Luigi Cavadini and Flaminio Gualdoni has 86
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1990s Italian Books
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Paper
H 0.4 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Designing Hollywood Homes Movie Houses
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
showcases his rare and much-admired ability to set the perfect scene.
Designer extraordinaire Stephen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Georgian Architectural Designs and Details The Classic 1757 StyleBook
Located in valatie, NY
Georgian Architectural Designs and Details The Classic 1757 StyleBook by
Abraham Swan. Published by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Gillows: of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, Rare 2 Vol. Boxed, 1st Ed Set
Located in valatie, NY
and Business History, by Susan E. Stuart. Rare 1st Ed 2 Volume Boxed Set, now out of print. Published
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
A Rare Folio of Swiss Civil & Military Costumes after Hans Holbein the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
EDITION
Housed in a stunning mosaic binding, this RARE FOLIO contains a complete suite of 12
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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Books
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Gold Leaf
H 14.18 in W 10.36 in D 0.4 in
Chambers, Sir William, Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses Etc
Located in New York, NY
Chambers, Sir William. Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses etc. Designs of Chinese
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Antique 18th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 0.88 in
Pair of 19th C. French Book Velum Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Books
Materials
Parchment Paper
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
business in 1891. In 1900 he opened a new jewelry shop at 6 rue Royale in Paris, designed by the
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Vintage 1980s German Books
Materials
Paper
Authentic Art Deco Interiors from the 1925 Paris Exhibition (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
books are now extremely rare. The plates provide a classic record of true Art Deco design. Interiors are
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20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 13.88 in W 10.75 in D 0.88 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Mission Books
Materials
Textile
ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Toscani's photographs, Ettore Sottsass's shop designs, and Tamotsu Yagi's book design. A very rare 1985
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Dreams Through the Glass Windows from Bergdorf Goodman by Linda Fargo, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
viewer into rich imaginary worlds of fashion and surrealistic luxury. Window design is a vanishing metier
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Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.75 in
Dreams Through the Glass Windows from Bergdorf Goodman by Linda Fargo, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
viewer into rich imaginary worlds of fashion and surrealistic luxury. Window design is a vanishing metier
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Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.75 in
500 Years of Collecting in Antwerp Story of Passions, Library of Herbert Kasper
Located in valatie, NY
500 Years of Collecting in Antwerp, A Story of Passions. Rare copy. From the Personal Library of
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier "The Indian Adventure" Book About Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
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
Materials
Paper
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
first edition of Frankenstein was published anonymously in London, 1818, and is exceedingly rare. An
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Vintage 1930s American Books
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Leather, Paper
Parish Hadley by Sister Parish, Albert Hadley and Christopher Petkanas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
:Sixty Years of American Design
In this lavishly illustrated book the late Sister Parish and Albert
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Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 12.44 in W 9.32 in D 0.75 in
Eric Phillippe Collection 12 by Eric Phillipe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
of 29 exquisite and rare items, all fully annotated and described. Features designs by James Mont
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20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Auction, Private Collection of Louis Myers, Featuring Duncan Phyfe Furniture
Located in valatie, NY
Association, April 2-9, 1932, featuring "Duncan Phyfe: Characteristic examples in his most beautiful designs
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Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 0.5 in
Armorial Porcelain of the Eighteenth Century, Signed & Numbered First Edition
By Sir Algernon Tudor-Craig
Located in valatie, NY
excellent condition. The book has a deckle edges which was a design feature of a limited printing.
NPT Books
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Vintage 1920s English Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Ruhlmann by Florence Camard, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
the prolific master of art deco interior design. Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879–1933) who was one of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
The Microcosm of London; or London in Miniature
Located in Middletown, NY
Rowlandson's first and most famous color-plate book, rare to find in an early state as so many copies were
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy Hardcover Book 1995
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher, and a leading voice in the American Arts and Crafts
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Books
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Books
Materials
Paper
Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady - Cecil Beaton - 1st US edition, 1964
Located in London, GB
. Hardback English text.
This rare and beautiful book charts the journey of the film My Fair Lady’s creation
Category
Vintage 1960s Books
Materials
Paper
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H 8.47 in W 5.71 in D 0.6 in
The Art Deco Poster Book by William Crouse
Located in New York, NY
, entertainment, or political cause, are today prized for the richness of their design and ingenuity; they offer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Creative Interior Solutions
Located in New York, NY
Williamson
Design luminary Vicente Wolf, master of a restrained, elegant, and global aesthetic, distills his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Venetian Glass: 20th Century Italian Glass (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A rare journey into the art of fire through more than 250 magnificent pieces of art glass, which
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
1911 French Le Monde Automobile Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Rare full year 1911 bound volumes of Le Monde Automobile magazines. French language magazine
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Books
Materials
Paper
Francois Linke 1855-1946, the Belle Epoque of French Furniture by C Payne (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
original designs based on the Rococo style fused with the latest fashion for "Art Nouveau". One of his
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Early 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
1975 Original Arteluce Lighting Catalogue
By Arteluce
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
rare 1975 original Arteluce catalogue, 44 pages, text in Italian, English, German & French
ex
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Set 5, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizab, World
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 5 Books: Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizabethan World. New York
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Vintage 1960s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
Palm Beach Chic Book by Jennifer Ash Rudick
By Jennifer Ash
Located in New York, NY
designers to help fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh tropical design vernacular. Fashion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Basquiat: Boom for Real Herbert Kasper's Estate With 1 of His Paintings Illus
Located in valatie, NY
fashion at The Parsons School of Design in New York from 1951–53 and l'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
The Art of African Textiles 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of rare and exquisite textiles from Central, Northern, and West Africa includes weavings from Ghana
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
Alexandre Reza Dreams of Yesterday Realities of To-Day Book by Arlette Seta 1985
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of rare and unusual gemstones, as well as its innovative designs.
The book then goes on to explore
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in
James Bond. Dr. No. Limited Edition Collector's Book.
By TASCHEN, Paul Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its archives of photos, designs, and production materials to TASCHEN. The result is this remarkable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Paper
David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
spines, the pages with gilt edges and the covers framed with tooled gilt designs.
This is the rare first
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Books
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Leather, Paper
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Genuine Works of William Hogarth in Three Volumes
By William Hogarth, John Nichols, George Steevens
Located in valatie, NY
, and Bentley, 1817. First edition hardcover. 525 pp. plus index. A remarkable set of antique books on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration firm based in
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Vintage 1970s Books
Materials
Paper
Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition
Located in New York, NY
and with his family, living the lives he designs for. In the second part, Lauren displays and writes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Billy Baldwin Decorates, A Book of Practical Decorating Ideas 1st Edition 1972
Located in London, GB
Chartwell Books, 1972 1st Edition. Hardback in dustjacket.
Rare book by the legendary interior designer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcovering Catalogue Reference, 1986 1999
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher wallcovering books catalogue reference 1986-1999 - ‘Prints inspired
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books
Materials
Paper
A House in the Country Book by Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder
Located in New York, NY
conception, design, decoration, and landscaping of their dream house. The couple had been thinking about
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Keith Haring Love Ball art 1989 (book)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring illustration art 1989 (Love Ball centerfold illustration by Haring):
Rare published
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Vintage 1980s Books
Materials
Paper
House of a Lifetime, a Collector’s Journey in Tangier
Located in New York, NY
, rare tiles and ceramics, and other objets d’art worthy of a private museum. Set in a lush garden, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcoverings Wallpaper Catalogue Reference, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright interior design book, published by Schumacher, "Wallcoverings." Measures: 12" H
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 10 in D 14 in
Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Date: 1983 by Prestel.Clectible rare edition.Title: LabyrinthePublication Date: 1983Binding: Hardcover
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.9 in
House of a Lifetime: A Collector’s Journey in Tangier
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
pieces furniture, luminous textiles, rare tiles and ceramics, and other objets d’art worthy of a private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Books
Materials
Textile
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Arkitekt & Designer by Poul Erik Tojner & Kjeld Vindum (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
feeling of wholeness and identity so rare in today's world.
Arne Jacobsen was one of the few creators who
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20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 9.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.75 in
Klimt: the Collection of the Wein Museum by Ursula Storch (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, there posters and prints that Klimt designed for the Viennese Secession, including a number of original
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
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H 11.19 in W 9.88 in D 1.25 in
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