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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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Histoire de Leon Bakst Rare French 1924 Edition #94 of 345 Ballet Russes designs
By Leon Bakst
Located in Glenford, NY
4 kilograms.
1924. First French Edition Limited to 345 numbered copies, this being No. 94. Large
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Books
Materials
Paper
H 2 in W 14.75 in D 11 in
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)
Located in Middletown, NY
buckram, gilt titling, t.e.g., rest uncut; with RARE RED PRINTED DUST-JACKET, spine slightly sunned and
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 9.06 in W 5.71 in D 0.4 in
Le moyen de parvenir by François Béroalde de Verville, (1556-1626)
Located in Middletown, NY
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Rare-books division, RES-Y2-2788; identifier: ark:/12148/bpt6k6363210k
Category
Antique 17th Century French Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]
Located in Middletown, NY
Daniel Wildenstein's OWN COPY of the first, limited edition Gauguin Catalogue Raisonée. RARE with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
![Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/gauguin-catalogue-raisonne-wildenstein-for-sale/f_83402/f_405296121720459426079/f_40529612_1720459426597_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]")
L'Annonciateur by Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam – in special Art-Deco binding
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and stunning binding sculpted in the Art-Nouveau style by Louis Déze, and illustrating the
Category
Early 20th Century French Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.17 in W 4.73 in D 0.6 in
Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed
Located in Middletown, NY
A very rare DELUXE copy on Japon paper illustrated by James Jacques Tissot with a second set of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
1710 C Dragon Lily, Lud. De Chastillon Del. Et Sculp., Master Engraving
Located in Norwich, GB
Dracunulus polyphyllus
Etching, burin and hand colouring.
Issued in the exceptionally rare
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Antique 1710s French Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.26 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse
By J. J. Jung
Located in Norwich, GB
camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus rares peints d'après nature
Category
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
![Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/1121189/f_298057321659447901421/29805732_datamatics.jpeg?width=240 "jj jung")
H 12.88 in W 9.97 in D 0.04 in
Rare 18th Century Series of Twelve Volumes with the Royal Arms of France
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Rare 18th century Series of Twelve Volumes with The Royal Arms of France
Rare series of twelve
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Vienna, AT
-1-3
Perfect condition!
Language: French.
Category
Early 2000s French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin
By Henri Cohen, Seymour de Ricci
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible Complete First Edition (1726-1746)of Two Books Bound Together with important Historical
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Blotting Paper Case in Silvered Bronze and Porcelain by Maison Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Rare blotting paper case in dark blue velvet, embellished with an oval? porcelain? medallion
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books
Materials
Bronze
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
By Adrien Baillet
Located in Dallas, TX
rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to any library.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book
By Pierre Paulin
Located in San Diego, CA
Pierre Paulin: Un Univers De Formes (French Edition) by Anne Chapoutot. This rare hardcover book
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Original Louis Vuitton European City Guide, 2000
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
. Includes eight European Cities Books covering 33 cities plus the hard cover book holder in orange heavy
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris
Located in Doylestown, PA
, showcasing the works of iconic French designers, furniture makers and architects of the period. Titled
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Cocktail Recipes Book by Jean Lupoiu Rare 1948 Edition
By Jean Lupoiu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Jean Lupoiu cocktail book, early edition from 1948. 135 pages of cocktail recipes, some
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in CA, CA
Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1996.
A very rare book and the most comprehensive catalogue of the
Category
1990s French Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text
Category
Vintage 1970s French Books
Materials
Paper
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text
Category
Vintage 1970s French Books
Materials
Paper
"Yves Saint Laurent Mis à nu: Inédits et Portraits Rares–Jeanloup Sieff" 2010
By Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanloup Sieff 1
Located in CA, CA
First edition hardcover, published by Albin Michel, Paris, 2010.
‘Yves Saint Laurent Laid Bare’
A collection of Jeanloup Sieff’s incredibly intimate and unpretentious portraits...
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2010s French Books
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
Rare Pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Siamese Fighting Fish Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of artistically crafted figural bookends.
Anybody with a love for the Arts and Crafts in general and for Siamese fighting fish in particular, will want to fight over th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Books
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 7.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.25 in
Rare French Papier Mâché Books Ends, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French papier mâché books ends in a book form trompe l'oeil, circa 1930.
Each book ends is
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Bookends
Materials
Paper
Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique double stack of leather books design liquor tantalus with hidden glasses & decanters.
If
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper, Blown Glass
H 6.3 in W 10.4 in D 8 in
Collection Lescure Extremely Rare Portfolios About Lace
Located in Encino, CA
For collector of lace, embroidery and dentelle.
Extremely rare set of two complete portfolios
Category
Vintage 1920s French Books
Materials
Paper
George Barbier, Choderlos De Laclos: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
By George Barbier
Located in New York, NY
slipcase. An exceptionally fine set in original wrappers. Most rare in this condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Books
Signed Limited First Edition of Derrière Le Miroir No. 149: Ellsworth Kelly
Located in New York, NY
(printed in both English and French) by Dale McConathy.
Note: The limited edition is of vastly superior
Category
Vintage 1960s French Books
H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription
By James Joyce
Located in New York, NY
morocco gilt. Light fold marks to sheet with inscription, otherwise fine. A rare first edition with Joyce
Category
Early 20th Century French Books
Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies
By Georges Seurat
Located in New York, NY
beautiful set. Rare.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
'Francis Bacon', Limited Edition 1/150, Complete with Six Lithographs
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
a touch of wear to box and chemise. A beautiful copy. Rare.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Brassai the Artists of My Life, with Signed Photo of Matisse
By Brassaï
Located in New York, NY
Rare Deluxe signed limited First edition, one of only 150 copies, Signed and numbered by Brassai
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Books
Rare Calder Folio
By Derriere le Miroir
Located in santa monica, CA
exceedingly rare. The text is all in French including comments by Ferdinand Leger.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Ink, Paper
Rare and Significant Reference Book on Georges Jouve
By Michel Faré
Located in Winnetka, IL
A rare and important early reference book on the life and work of the French ceramist Georges Jouve
Category
Vintage 1960s French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Simulated "Histoire de l'Art" Books Low Table, 1980 France
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare simulated "Histoire de l´art" books low table. With a front drawer, 1980, France.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Austrian Biedermeier Cabinet In Walnut
Located in Senden, NRW
,
- Shellac French polish.
Very rare books cabinet with ebonised transom window
Country of Origin
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Rare Vintage "Les Diners de Gala" Book by Salvador Dali, 1973, First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare vintage "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dali, 1973, first edition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Books
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Rare French Books For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of rare French books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare French books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bronze. Rare French books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare French books bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Georges Braque, Henri Cohen and Jean Lupoiu each produced beautiful rare French books that are worth considering.
How Much are Rare French Books?
Rare French books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $759, while the lowest priced sells for $396 and the highest can go for as much as $15,299.