Set Of Antique Books
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
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Antique Late 19th Century French Books
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books
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Early 20th Century French Books
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Books
Leather
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Books
Paper
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Books
Paper
20th Century Books
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Paper
Antique Late 17th Century Austrian Books
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century British Books
Paper
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Books
Paper
Late 20th Century Books
Paper
Early 2000s Hong Kong Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s Books
Paper
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Books
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books
Paper
Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Paper, Leather
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century South African Bookends
Bone, Wood
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Antique Early 1800s French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century Danish Books
Paper, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Paper
20th Century Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century European Books
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century Books
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Fabric, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books
Paper
Early 20th Century American Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 18th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 17th Century Dutch Other Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Other Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century British Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Books
Leather
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Books
Paper
Antique 1820s Books
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Tôle
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century French Books
Paper, Leather
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century European Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century Swedish Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century American Books
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Books
Paper
20th Century American American Classical Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
20th Century European Books
Faux Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Books
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Books
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Books
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Books
Linen, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
Leather, Paper
Mid-20th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Early 18th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century American Books
Paper
20th Century Books
Leather, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Books
Paper
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Books
Paper, Leather
Antique 1850s Books
Fabric, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Books
Paper, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Paper, Leather
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20th Century Victorian Footstools
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Animal Sculptures
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Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
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Set Of Antique Books For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right Books for You
Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.
Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.
Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.
Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.
Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.
No matter the genre, there is a book for you. You can find rare, one-of-a-kind antique books on 1stDibs. Browse by authors, like celebrated architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar Rice Burroughs, as well as by period, including mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian.
- What is a set of books called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A set of books is called a series. A series refers to a set of two or more books.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
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