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Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
Located in Hudson, NY
These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book
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Antique 18th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
$2,750 / set
H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in
4 17th century vellum covered books
Located in Palm Springs, CA
4 vellum covered books from the 1600's although one dates to the 1700's. One is a volume of Flavius
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Books

Materials

Parchment Paper, Paper

1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A real treasure from the annals of history is this 1668 book covered in vellum or parchment. The
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Antique 17th Century Italian Books

1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome
1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome
$500
H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Rare 1624 vellum covered Ecclesiastical Annals by Cesare Baronio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
people have one or two of the books. Here are 5 volumes, the first which is called Primus, 5,6,7 and 11
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Books

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Parchment Paper, Paper

Set of Vellum Covered Books (14)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of vellum covered books, 1500 USD for the set of 14. Each book is 11"x8'x3". We
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books

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Paper

White Vellum Covered Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New books recovered in white vellum with script.We can custom wrap your books or you can buy books
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Custom-made Patina Faux Books by voila!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wooden panels or boxes of books covered in patina of various colors. Clients can specify the widths of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Wood

Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
books. In two parts. Also available are 130 leather and vellum covered Scottish law books, c. 1830
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20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase
Dramatic Large English Solicitor's Bookcase
$7,800
H 86 in W 122 in D 17 in
Collection of 36 Vellum Covered English "Law Times Report" Books
Located in Port Chester, NY
Vellum-bound, with very attractive spines, highlighted in red and black. Reports are from the 1920s
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Vintage 1930s English Books

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Paper

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Vellum Covered Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vellum covered books available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and paper, all vellum covered books available were constructed with great care. Vellum covered books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vellum covered books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many vellum covered books are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfonso Maria De Liguori, William Nicholson and Vivien, R.P. Michael produced popular vellum covered books that are worth a look.

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.

Questions About Vellum Covered Books
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vellum book is made from the parchment of calfskin. Vellum-bound books have been treasured for generations for their subtle, graceful appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage vellum books on 1stDibs today.

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