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Vestiges of Grandeur, the Plantations of Louisiana's River Road
Vestiges of Grandeur, the Plantations of Louisiana's River Road

Vestiges of Grandeur, the Plantations of Louisiana's River Road

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hardcover book, published in 1999 by Chronicle Books of San Francisco. Printed in Hong Kong, illustrated, 256 pages.

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Late 20th Century Used Books

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Paper

Ape and Cat by Jim Dine with Madonna of the Future Henry James, Arion Press 1997
Ape and Cat by Jim Dine with Madonna of the Future Henry James, Arion Press 1997

Ape and Cat by Jim Dine with Madonna of the Future Henry James, Arion Press 1997

Located in San Francisco, CA

A limited edition printing of 2 books, The Ape and Cat by Jim Dine, The Madonna of the Future by Henry James with an original photogravure by Dine.

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1990s American Used Books

Materials

Metal

Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997
Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997

Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

The author has collected 180 objects related to the vibrant theme of jazz: books, magazines, programs, record covers, posters, toys, gadgets, glasses, and ceramics.

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1990s French Modern Used Books

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Paper

American Indian Pottery by John W. Barry
American Indian Pottery by John W. Barry

American Indian Pottery by John W. Barry

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1984 by Books Americana. Illustrated, 214 pages.

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1980s Used Books

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Paper

Volumes of lithographs from the Cobra Library, first series titled *De Frie Kunstner*
Volumes of lithographs from the Cobra Library, first series titled *De Frie Kunstner*

Volumes of lithographs from the Cobra Library, first series titled *De Frie Kunstner*

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and historically important bibliophile object, ideal for collectors of post-war avant-garde art, artist books, original lithographs and publications related to the CoBrA movem...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction
KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction

KAWS Brian Donnelly Hand Signed First Edition Contemporary Art Book New Fiction

By KAWS

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any collectors of KAWS' books and art. Kaws' work has been exhibited worldwide and various pieces can be found in numerous international collections and...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Books

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Paper

Library Edition Of The Book Of A Thousand Nights And A Night, 1894
Library Edition Of The Book Of A Thousand Nights And A Night, 1894

Library Edition Of The Book Of A Thousand Nights And A Night, 1894

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Nichols & Co. in London. The books Printed by the Kamashastra Society for Private Subscribers Only at top of title page.

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19th Century English Victorian Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

1930 Larkin Wallpaper Sample Book Art Deco Interior Design Florals & Geometrics
1930 Larkin Wallpaper Sample Book Art Deco Interior Design Florals & Geometrics

1930 Larkin Wallpaper Sample Book Art Deco Interior Design Florals & Geometrics

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

This specific 1930 volume captures the company at its artistic zenith, translating high-style French Art Deco modernity into accessible luxury for the early 20th-century American hom...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Books

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Paper

André Verdet, Picasso's Signature. Éditions Parler, First edition, SIGNED
André Verdet, Picasso's Signature. Éditions Parler, First edition, SIGNED

André Verdet, Picasso's Signature. Éditions Parler, First edition, SIGNED

By André Verdet

Located in Milano, IT

A work of great charm and significance, ideal for collectors of artist’s books, scholars of Picasso, and those interested in the history of twentieth-century European art.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Books

Materials

Paper

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

A very rare publication that was preserved. Rare antique books New Universal Geography, by Vivien de Saint-Martin, Maury, Breaudain, Malter-Brun, the Vllés, Cortembert, and topinard.

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19th Century Spanish Used Books

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Paper

Paint Finishes by Charles Hemming
Paint Finishes by Charles Hemming

Paint Finishes by Charles Hemming

Located in Bradenton, FL

Published in 1993 by Chartwell Books, Inc. Printed in Hong Kong. illustrated, 144 pages.

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1990s Used Books

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Paper

The Real America In Romance, Edwin Markham, 13-Vol Set 1914
The Real America In Romance, Edwin Markham, 13-Vol Set 1914

The Real America In Romance, Edwin Markham, 13-Vol Set 1914

Located in Bridgeport, CT

., New York, Chicago. The books with black leather, gold stamped spine, blue cloth, patterned end-wraps, reinforced binding, gold metallic top margin, illustrated.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]
Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]

Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world’s great anti war books. The book was first published on March 31, 1969 by Delacorte Press.

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1960s American Modern Used Books

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Paper

English Vintage Pair of Cash Book Ledgers with Marbelized Paper
English Vintage Pair of Cash Book Ledgers with Marbelized Paper

English Vintage Pair of Cash Book Ledgers with Marbelized Paper

Located in Sunshine, LA

Flipping through the pages one sees they are meticulously filled with entries for the proprietor's accounting, so these books are sold as decorative objects not blank journals.

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20th Century English Other Used Books

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Paper

Buck Rogers 25th Century A.D. Big Little Book "War With The Planet Venus" C.1938
Buck Rogers 25th Century A.D. Big Little Book "War With The Planet Venus" C.1938

Buck Rogers 25th Century A.D. Big Little Book "War With The Planet Venus" C.1938

Located in Incline Village, NV

All were incorporated into "Big Little Books" which later became "The Better Little Book" of Racine, Wisconsin and were the main source of Buck Rogers distribution.

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1930s American Art Deco Used Books

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Paper

Strutt, Joseph – The Manners Customs Arms Habits of the Inhabitants of England
Strutt, Joseph – The Manners Customs Arms Habits of the Inhabitants of England

Strutt, Joseph – The Manners Customs Arms Habits of the Inhabitants of England

Located in Middletown, NY

(Jennifer Harris for DNB) Strutt became acquainted with the collections of manuscripts and illuminated books starting in 1771 and conceived a series of antiquarian works drawing prim...

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Late 19th Century English Used Books

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Gold Leaf

1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris
1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris

1877 Jules Gourdault "L'Italie" - Large Illustrated Folio Travel Book - Paris

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Published in Paris in 1877 by Librairie Hachette et Cie, this magnificent folio edition of L'Italie by Jules Gourdault is one of the great illustrated travel books of the late ninete...

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19th Century Used Books

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Paper

The 1896 Encyclopaedic Dictionary 4 Vol Set, Leather Bound
The 1896 Encyclopaedic Dictionary 4 Vol Set, Leather Bound

The 1896 Encyclopaedic Dictionary 4 Vol Set, Leather Bound

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Published during the late 19th century, it is a significant antiquarian English language resource often featuring illustrations. The books in tan leather with red and black titles a...

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19th Century American Victorian Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Iliad And The Odyssey Published In London In 1810 In 4 Volumes
The Iliad And The Odyssey Published In London In 1810 In 4 Volumes

The Iliad And The Odyssey Published In London In 1810 In 4 Volumes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Volume 1 - containing 12 first books of the Iliad Volume 2 - 12 latter books of the Iliad Volume 3 - 12 first books of the Odyssey Volume 4 - 12 latter books of the Odyssey and the B...

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19th Century English Used Books

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Paper

Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #700/1000
Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #700/1000

Big Game Hunting by Theodore Roosevelt, Signed, First Limited Edition #700/1000

By Theodore Roosevelt

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

His 1899 Big Game Hunting comprises two earlier books written by Roosevelt during his time in the Dakota Badlands.

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1890s Used Books

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set
1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set

1904 The Encyclopedia Americana, Complete 16 Vol Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The set is known for being extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, and some color plates. The books with pebbled leather spine and corners, blue cloth boards, marbleized end...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

John Lennon - "A Spaniard in the Works" Book First Edition - 1965
John Lennon - "A Spaniard in the Works" Book First Edition - 1965

John Lennon - "A Spaniard in the Works" Book First Edition - 1965

By John Lennon 2

Located in CA, CA

Following the success of his first book, 'In His Own Write', John Lennon's second collection of nonsensical and now politically incorrect stories, absurdist drawings and poems is bri...

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1960s European Used Books

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Paper

Exceptional Signed Donald Trump: Think Like a Billionaire, 2004 First Edition
Exceptional Signed Donald Trump: Think Like a Billionaire, 2004 First Edition

Exceptional Signed Donald Trump: Think Like a Billionaire, 2004 First Edition

Located in San Diego, CA

Prior to his presidency, Trump built an international real estate brand and became a prominent public figure through books, media appearances, and television. Signed first-edition vo...

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Late 20th Century American Used Books

Materials

Paper

1910 The Stoddard Library Set, Complete 12 Volumes
1910 The Stoddard Library Set, Complete 12 Volumes

1910 The Stoddard Library Set, Complete 12 Volumes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Illustrations: Each volume typically includes color plates protected by tissue paper, as well as black-and-white illustrations. The books are leather bound deluxe editions featurin...

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Early 20th Century American Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Tristan Tzara, “Le Fruit Permis,” with original stencils by Sonia Delaunay
Tristan Tzara, “Le Fruit Permis,” with original stencils by Sonia Delaunay

Tristan Tzara, “Le Fruit Permis,” with original stencils by Sonia Delaunay

By Tristan Tzara

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and highly collectible artist’s book, of great interest to collectors of Dada, early modernism, illustrated books, and 20th-century avant-garde art. Copies with the double aut...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

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

A rare and refined collector’s piece, ideal for collectors of Surrealism, Max Ernst, modern art books, and original twentieth-century artist editions Details: Artist: Max Ernst Publi...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library
Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Rise Of The Dutch Republic 3-Volume Set, 1st Ed 1855, Motley - Peasley Library

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Published Harper & Brothers, New York, 1855. The books with J. C. Peasley's personal spine stamp is considered a high-value collector's set.

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19th Century American Victorian Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica & Related Systems
On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica & Related Systems

On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica & Related Systems

Located in Middletown, NY

Meltzer. New York: Basic Books Inc., 1962. First American Edition. 8vo, 7 1/4 x 5 inches (185 x 125 mm); viii, 72 pp. with formulas in the text.

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Mid-20th Century Used Books

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Fabric, Paper

1836 Edition Of The Wonders Of The World, Illustrated Leather Bound
1836 Edition Of The Wonders Of The World, Illustrated Leather Bound

1836 Edition Of The Wonders Of The World, Illustrated Leather Bound

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Babcock, a firm known for educational and children's books. The book spans 624 pages and is noted for its numerous woodcut engravings illustrating the "curiosities" described.

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19th Century American Early Victorian Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Complete Set Of 4 "The Adventures Of Gil Blas Of Santillane" 1822
Complete Set Of 4 "The Adventures Of Gil Blas Of Santillane" 1822

Complete Set Of 4 "The Adventures Of Gil Blas Of Santillane" 1822

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of four leather-bound books titled THE ADVENTURES OF GIL BLAS OF SANTILLANE translated from the French of Lesage.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Used Books

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Leather, Paper

The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1958
The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1958

The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1958

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

As scholar Ann Charters noted, “There were three books that really shaped Kerouac’s public image, the three that came out within a year of each other in 1957 and 1958: On the Road, T...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Books

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Paper

18th Century Hand - Crafted Vellum Book, Leather Binding, Germany
18th Century Hand - Crafted Vellum Book, Leather Binding, Germany

18th Century Hand - Crafted Vellum Book, Leather Binding, Germany

Located in Wainscott, NY

The wear and patina show centuries of use adding to its historical value. This is one of four books purchased from an antiques movie props dealer in Germany and was seen in The Monum...

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18th Century German Used Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld
History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

History Of The United Netherlands & The Life & Death Of John Of Barneveld

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Includes a fold out map in Vol. 1. All the books with red leather, raised spine with gold embellishments.

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19th Century American Victorian Used Books

Materials

Leather, 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

It is one of four books purchased which were props used in sets for The Monuments Film in 2014, starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Bill Murray among others.

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18th Century German Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Collecting Antique Maps: An Introduction to the History of Cartography
Collecting Antique Maps: An Introduction to the History of Cartography

Collecting Antique Maps: An Introduction to the History of Cartography

Located in valatie, NY

Collecting Antique Maps: An Introduction to the History of Cartography by Jonathan Potter is a well-regarded guide for map collectors, combining a history of cartography with practic...

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1990s English Used Books

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Paper

Leaves of Grassby Walt Whitman, Later Printing, in Original Boards and Scarce DJ
Leaves of Grassby Walt Whitman, Later Printing, in Original Boards and Scarce DJ

Leaves of Grassby Walt Whitman, Later Printing, in Original Boards and Scarce DJ

By Walt Whitman

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Today, Leaves of Grass is considered one of the greatest books ever written.  CONDITION: Near fine condition.

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Used Books

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Paper

The Caribbean, Poetry of Derek Walcott & Art of Romare Bearden. Brodsky intro.
The Caribbean, Poetry of Derek Walcott & Art of Romare Bearden. Brodsky intro.

The Caribbean, Poetry of Derek Walcott & Art of Romare Bearden. Brodsky intro.

Located in Middletown, NY

The artist created eight lithographs for the edition, printed by Ratti of Lake Como, Italy, each issued in editions of 250-275 copies; many have since been separated from the books. ...

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20th Century Used Books

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Paper, Fabric, Paint

The Wench Is Dead – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed
The Wench Is Dead – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed

The Wench Is Dead – FIRST EDITION, Inscribed

Located in Middletown, NY

The books were published in 1964 and 1965. Condition: Fine in a Fine dust jacket

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20th Century English Used Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

My Diary North And South In Two Volumes 1863 By William Howard Russell
My Diary North And South In Two Volumes 1863 By William Howard Russell

My Diary North And South In Two Volumes 1863 By William Howard Russell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Condition: wear to spine and boards, edges, corners, bookplates adhered to inside front boards, one small page repair on p. 16, sporadic foxing. The books are tight, pages pliable, b...

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19th Century English Victorian Used Books

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Leather, Paper

The Tragedies, Comedies, Histories and Poems of Shakespeare, 3 Vols, 1939-41
The Tragedies, Comedies, Histories and Poems of Shakespeare, 3 Vols, 1939-41

The Tragedies, Comedies, Histories and Poems of Shakespeare, 3 Vols, 1939-41

By William Shakespeare

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

In 1943, Princess Elizabeth was only seventeen years old and beginning to undertake public responsibilities during the most difficult years of the Second World War. Books and awards ...

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Mid-20th Century English Modern Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Annie Leibovitz x Keith Haring SUMO – Signed Limited Collector’s
Annie Leibovitz x Keith Haring SUMO – Signed Limited Collector’s

Annie Leibovitz x Keith Haring SUMO – Signed Limited Collector’s

By Keith Haring

Located in Oirlo, LI

With its enormous 50 x 69 cm format, impressive 35 kg weight, and 476 pages of unforgettable portraits, it stands among the most prestigious photography books ever created. Inside, ...

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2010s Modern Used Books

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Paper

Photographs from the Collection of Gilman Paper Company – ELEPHANT FOLIO
Photographs from the Collection of Gilman Paper Company – ELEPHANT FOLIO

Photographs from the Collection of Gilman Paper Company – ELEPHANT FOLIO

Located in Middletown, NY

A monumental production and one of the finest photography books of the late twentieth century, this lavish catalogue documents the legendary Gilman Paper Company Collection, assemble...

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Late 20th Century American Used Books

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Gold Leaf

Pictures in the Collection of J. Pierpont Morgan, Princes Gate & Dover H, London
Pictures in the Collection of J. Pierpont Morgan, Princes Gate & Dover H, London

Pictures in the Collection of J. Pierpont Morgan, Princes Gate & Dover H, London

Located in Middletown, NY

Volume I: Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian and Spanish Volume II: Modern Schools Volume III: English School Extras: two photographic reproductions of paintings from the Wallace collec...

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Early 20th Century English Used Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

CONDITION: Very good+ condition. Two books, bound together as one. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Illustrated by John Tenniel, London: Macmillan & Co Ltd, 1959.

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1950s English Victorian Used Books

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Leather, Paper

Antique Baroque Devotional “Last Judgment” Book with Engravings 1705 Nürnberg
Antique Baroque Devotional “Last Judgment” Book with Engravings 1705 Nürnberg

Antique Baroque Devotional “Last Judgment” Book with Engravings 1705 Nürnberg

Located in Doha, QA

A compelling example of German Baroque religious printing and “memento mori” iconography, appealing to collectors of: - early theology, - antiquarian books, - vanitas and mortality i...

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Early 18th Century German Used Books

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Leather, Paper

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