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Reinhard Görner: Shining Wall of Books, Beinecke Rare Books & Manuscript Library
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale
New Haven, Connecticut
3 sizes
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
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
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
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
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
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
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Rare Islamic Illustrated book Cover Manuscript Antique Indian Persian 17 th C
Located in London, GB
A Rare Early Islamic Illustrated book cover Antique Asian Islamic Indian Mughal Persian 17 th c
Category
Antique 17th Century Indian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Paper
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H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 0.2 in
19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing an Exquisite and Rare Gilded Buddhist Manuscript
This remarkable piece presents a
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School
By German School
Located in New Orleans, LA
manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the finest of only 17 known works
Category
16th Century Renaissance Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
German SchoolIlluminated Manuscript Painting by the German School, Painted in the early 16th century
H 25 in W 27.63 in D 2.25 in
Judaica Hand-Written Calendrical Manuscript from Władysławowie, 1837
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceedingly rare, one-of-a-kind handwritten Jewish calendrical manuscript from Władysławowie, 1837
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Antique Buddhist Thai Phra Malai illustrated Manuscript , 19th Century
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare mid-19th century Phra Malai illustrated Buddhist Manuscript from Thailand, 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Handmade Paper
H 26 in W 5 in D 4 in
Queen Elizabeth i Signed Royal Manuscript with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A highly rare Royal manuscript signed by Queen Elizabeth I in 1591
A museum-quality display piece
Category
Antique 16th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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H 9 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
19th Century, Mandalay, a Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript 'Kammavaca'
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 1.58 in W 23.47 in D 5.91 in
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney,
Binney, Edwin
Category
20th Century Turkish Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies
Located in San Francisco, CA
The complete works of O. Henry, manuscript edition, limited to 125 copies in 12 volumes bound in
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare French early 19th century Napoleonic medal cabinet on four gilt bronze pawfeet, a hinged door
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Rare historic broadside for 1971 Andy Warhol Gotham Bookmart exhibition
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
David McKnight, director of the rare book and manuscript library at Penn. The university acquired the
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Very Rare Carved Gilt Gesso Dressing Mirror, circa 1710-1720
Located in Lymington, GB
A very rare carved gilt gesso dressing mirror.
Queen Anne / George I period, c 1710-20
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Table Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Deux Fragments Inédits - Rare Book illustrated by Giorgio De Chirico - 1938
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
Rare Original Edition of “Deux Fragments Inédits”, Booklet by G. de Chirico, Paris, Parisot, 1938
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 6.89 in W 5.24 in D 0.28 in
Extremely Rare Copy of the Venezuelan Declaration of Independance, 1811
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extremely rare copy of the Venezuelan Declaration of Independance 'Declaracion de Independencia de
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Venezuelan Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 33.08 in W 25.4 in D 0.04 in
La Mye du Roi - Rare Book Illustrated by Léon Lebègue - 1902
Located in Roma, IT
medieval manuscript. Copy in perfect conditions. Original contemporary hard cover brown leather with golden
Category
Early 1900s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
H 10.56 in W 8.27 in D 0.4 in
Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
, which were manuscripts that collected descriptions of animals. Therefore we see a wide range of
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Medieval Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Cat. in Slipcase, Prescott Collection, Christie's Rare Numbered Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Rare Numbered Edition set of 3 hardcover catalogs in Slipcase. The Prescott Collection: Printed
Category
Antique 1880s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 8.25 in D 2 in
Rare Set of Twelve 18th Century George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
. Bearing the printed and manuscript paper labels "Sir Robert Buxton / Dining Room."
English, circa 1795
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques.
France, Circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
rare gold mounted George III miniature Almanac is bound in red Morocco leather with a manuscript note
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
H 1.26 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in
Rare 19th Century Chinese Carved Asian Hardwood Four-Panel Silk Screen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
red chamber beautifully presented on this rare four-panel silk room divider screen. Intriguingly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Silk
Rare and important painted bronze Crucifix after a model by Michelangelo
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Leesburg, VA
A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by
Category
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 26.25 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
Exceedingly Rare Aztec 15th/16th Century Temple Model w/ Pre-1970 Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
An extremely rare Basalt model of one of the main temples in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...
Materials
Stone
Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Rare Framed Mezzotint after Brompton
By Edward Fisher
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a large framed very rare hand-colored copperplate mezzotint engraved portrait of William
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
H 31.63 in W 26.63 in D 0.75 in
Rare Antique Engraving of Life Near The Sestro River, Liberia in Africa, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
used a manuscript (now lost) of John Aubrey, which he called 'Monumenta Britannica,' lent to him by
Category
Antique 1740s Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 13.67 in W 16.03 in D 0 in
Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
used a manuscript (now lost) of John Aubrey, which he called 'Monumenta Britannica,' lent to him by
Category
Antique 1740s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.36 in W 13.67 in D 0 in
Taschen : Stan LEE - DELUXE editon signed in pencil and numbered #MARVEL
Located in Paris, FR
series, and which includes rare photo documents, manuscripts or facsimiles.
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Photogravure
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
transport personal effects.
Period Gothic furniture is extremely rare. Indeed, many were destroyed or
Category
Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 27.76 in W 51.19 in D 22.64 in
Frank Poole Bevan "Design for Stage Costume" Yale University School of Drama
Located in Sharon, CT
, 10.50 x 8" (framed 15x12x1.25")
Bevan's works and Papers are in the Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paint
H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
"Grow Old With Me" Framed Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Grow Old With Me
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that
Category
Antique 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Shining Wall of Books Beinecke Library, New Haven
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner captures the monumentality of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale's
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Shining Wall of Books Beinecke Library, New Haven
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner captures the monumentality of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale's
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Monograph titled FLARE Thomas Nozkowski Images (hand signed by Thomas Nozkowski)
By Thomas Nozkowski
Located in New York, NY
, Verona, Italy, Published by the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library in association with the Yale
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Great Britain 1913 7d Eve's Wreath Design Colour Essays, SG387var
Located in Jersey, GB
). Showing "CONFIDENTIAL" and "Essays for colour only." ink manuscript "Tyrian red" below the stamps and
Category
Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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H 4.06 in W 3.47 in D 0.04 in
Alfredo Casella Autograph Letter - 1934
Located in Roma, IT
Alfredo Casella Autograph Letter is an original manuscript by Alfredo Casella (25 July 1883 – 5
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Pair of Framed Zoological Prints, Fish of the Nile
By Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France 1805-1812, pair of rare original prints by Etienne Geoffroy de Sant-Hilaire (15 April 1772
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Prints
Materials
Elm, Paper
"Imagine Self Portrait" Limited Edition Drawing
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's most famous self portrait. originally drawn in
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Screen, Other Medium
"Dear Prudence" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Dear Prudence
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
"Nowhere Man" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Nowhere Man
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Screen, Other Medium
"Revolution" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Revolution
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
"Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Lucy In The Sky
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
Pair of Framed Zoological Prints, Fish of the Nile
By Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France 1805-1812, pair of rare original prints by Etienne Geoffroy de Sant-Hilaire (15 April 1772
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Prints
Materials
Paper, Elm
"Happy Christmas" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Happy Christmas
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
"Beautiful Boy" Framed Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Beautiful Boy
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Carpet with Cup Motif, Antique Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
of Mamluk art, as observed in manuscripts, metalwork, glass, ceramics, woodwork, and textiles of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 58.27 in L 61.82 in
"Imagine" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Very rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Imagine
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
Very Attractive Handcolored Antique Plan of Cochin in India, 1744
By Philip Baldaeus
Located in Langweer, NL
now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in English', printed in 1744 for
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
Beautifully decorated in the style reminiscent of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, the book describes the
Category
Late 20th Century French Medieval Books
Materials
Leather, Satin, Paper
H 3.75 in W 13.39 in D 15.75 in
L'atelier- Musee du Louvre after Georges Braque, 1961
By Georges Braque
Located in New York, NY
This very rare original lithographic poster was designed by Georges Braque and printed by the
Category
1960s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Map of Choromandel, Golconda and Orixa, Malabar, India, 1744
By Philip Baldaeus
Located in Langweer, NL
Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant
Located in London, GB
This incredibly rare early depiction of an Eastern Mediterranean or North African honey merchant is
Category
Early 17th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Madre (Mother), dazzling Silkscreen w/ crystallina (diamond dust) hand signed/n
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
, this artwork is a rare. It is hand signed and numbered by RETNA on the front. Measuring 40 x 22.5
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Glitter, Mixed Media, Graphite, Screen, Pencil
"Julia" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Julia" first
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
"I'm Losing You" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "I'm Losing You
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Other Medium
Antique Map of the Malabar Coast by Baldaeus, 1744
By Philip Baldaeus
Located in Langweer, NL
'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
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There is a broad range of rare manuscripts for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Modern versions of these works for sale. 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. You can search the rare manuscripts that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Reinhard Görner produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in c print, digital print and lambda print.
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