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Collection of 9 Rolls-Royce Automobile Books
Collection of 9 Rolls-Royce Automobile Books

Collection of 9 Rolls-Royce Automobile Books

Located in Stamford, CT

Collection of 9 Rolls-Royce automobile hardcover books. Featuring books printed in the United

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Mid-20th Century British Modern Books

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Paper

Collection of 5 Rolls- Royce & Bentley Automobile Books
Collection of 5 Rolls- Royce & Bentley Automobile Books

Collection of 5 Rolls- Royce & Bentley Automobile Books

Located in Stamford, CT

Collection of 5 Rolls-Royce & Bentley automobile hardcover books. Featuring books printed in

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Mid-20th Century British Modern Books

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Paper

Victor Hugo Set of 2 Books
Victor Hugo Set of 2 Books

Victor Hugo Set of 2 Books

By Victor Hugo

Located in South Salem, NY

A bundle of two vintage Victor Hugo books in French. Tied together with a decorative rope trim

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Mid-20th Century French Books

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Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright Books - Set of 2
Frank Lloyd Wright Books - Set of 2

Frank Lloyd Wright Books - Set of 2

Located in Bradenton, FL

Frank Lloyd Wright Books - Set of 2. Years with Frank Lloyd Wright, Apprentice to Genius by Edgar

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Vintage Late 20th Century Leather Bound Books - Set of 3
Vintage Late 20th Century Leather Bound Books - Set of 3

Vintage Late 20th Century Leather Bound Books - Set of 3

Located in South Salem, NY

Set of three vintage leather-bound books. The smaller pair is French editions of "Mon petit Trott

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Mid-20th Century American Books

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Paper

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Paper

3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)
3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)

3 Volumes of the Robert Aloi, Esempi Furniture Series (Books)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a three volume set of the famous "Esempi" series by Roberto Aloi which was put together in the 1950's and was a survey of the very best of furniture design of its day. It cov...

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Mid-20th Century Books

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Paper

Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England
Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England

Complete Decorative Set of 6 Graham Greene Books Designer Edition, England

By Graham Greene

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We purchased a entire collection of books from a local (Rancho Mirage, CA) art collector

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Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art

By Jean Dunand, (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

design, art, photography, and fashion. Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan
Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan

Collection of 10 Decorative Hardback Books – Marcel Aymé & Pierre Mac Orlan

Located in London, GB

A handsome set of ten vintage early 1970s French literary works, attractively bound in uniform decorative hardback editions with gilt-stamped spines and geometric covers. The collect...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Jacques Saurin Lot of Old Religiuos Books from the 19th Century France
Jacques Saurin Lot of Old Religiuos Books from the 19th Century France

Jacques Saurin Lot of Old Religiuos Books from the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Designers
Mid-Century Modern Designers

Mid-Century Modern Designers

Located in New York, NY

An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in

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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Set of Five Books, ¨Di Arredamento Moderno di Tutto il Mondo¨by Roberto Aloi
Set of Five Books, ¨Di Arredamento Moderno di Tutto il Mondo¨by Roberto Aloi

Set of Five Books, ¨Di Arredamento Moderno di Tutto il Mondo¨by Roberto Aloi

By Roberto Aloi

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

consists of two books, series two and two Bis.. From 246 to 313 illustrations per book, each illustration

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Mid 19th Century Oak Book press on stand Holland
Mid 19th Century Oak Book press on stand Holland

Mid 19th Century Oak Book press on stand Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Antique Mid-19th Century book or Linen Press . Two pieces . The press itself is made of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Georgian Books

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Oak

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces
Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces

Located in New York, NY

An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world

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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Mid Century/Modern Auction Catalogs, 12 Various
Mid Century/Modern Auction Catalogs, 12 Various

Mid Century/Modern Auction Catalogs, 12 Various

By Sotheby's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A mixed collection of Vintage Auction Catalogs from Sotheby's ,Butterfields ,Christies and others . Mostly for Art Deco Sales . See detailed photos . From a private collection of 10...

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1990s American Art Deco Books

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Paper

Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Book by Doug Mitchel, Mid-Century
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Book by Doug Mitchel, Mid-Century

Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Book by Doug Mitchel, Mid-Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book by Doug Mitchel Celebration of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.The book features full-color photography of over 100 classic and contempor...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Vintage Art Book, Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle, Illustrated, Mid Century
Vintage Art Book, Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle, Illustrated, Mid Century

Vintage Art Book, Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle, Illustrated, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage copy of Sandby Drawings at Windsor Castle by Adolph Paul Oppé, a distinguished art history volume, published circa 1950. A comprehensive and richly illustrated cata...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers, 1985 France
Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers, 1985 France

Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers, 1985 France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Two Master Metal Workers: Jean Prouvé & Serge Mouille." 170 page catalog of the seminal 1985 exhibition held at the DeLorenzo Gallery in New York City and the Counard Gallery in Par...

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Vintage 1980s French Books

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Paper

Hollywood Then and Now by Rosemary Lord - Mid-Century Modern Hardcover
Hollywood Then and Now by Rosemary Lord - Mid-Century Modern Hardcover

Hollywood Then and Now by Rosemary Lord - Mid-Century Modern Hardcover

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hollywood then and now Lord, Rosemary. The film industry came to Hollywood in the early 1900s and Hollywood became a glamour factory, a city of fantasy. It was the home of the star...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA
Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA

Located in New York, NY

Lubell has written eight books about architecture, including California Captured and Mid-Century Modern

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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Jansen Book Mid Century Modern & Traditional Design Coffee Table Book
Jansen Book Mid Century Modern & Traditional Design Coffee Table Book

Jansen Book Mid Century Modern & Traditional Design Coffee Table Book

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Jansen Decoration", hardback book, published in 1971 by Societe d'Etudes et de Publications Economiques France. Illustrated throughout in color and monochrome. A well-preserved copy...

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Vintage 1970s French Books

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Paper

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Paper

Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book
Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book

Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book

By Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Edited for the occasion of the May 1985, New York. Exhibition and the fall of 1985 Paris exhibition. Jean Prouvé (8 April 1901-23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taugh...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

By Houghton Mifflin & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Taschen Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 Jumbo edition
Taschen Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 Jumbo edition

Taschen Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 Jumbo edition

By TASCHEN

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Case Study Houses: The Complete CSH Program 1945-1966 published by Taschen.   Complete CSH Program 1946-1966 hardcover book Arts and Architecture Southern California 13.5 w x 19.25 h...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Plastic, Paper

Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set
Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Complete Collection Gilt Leather Bound Book Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in great condition. Minor wear co...

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Mid-20th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

Commerce Of The Prairies 1944 Vol 1 & 2 Josiah Gregg
Commerce Of The Prairies 1944 Vol 1 & 2 Josiah Gregg

Commerce Of The Prairies 1944 Vol 1 & 2 Josiah Gregg

Located in Bridgeport, CT

London. The books with full leather, gold decoration, marbleized end-wraps with leather/gilt trim

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Books

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Leather, Paper

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 21 books complete collection limited edition

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

"Some Fun Tonight" Two Volume History of the Beatles by Chuck Gunderson
"Some Fun Tonight" Two Volume History of the Beatles by Chuck Gunderson

"Some Fun Tonight" Two Volume History of the Beatles by Chuck Gunderson

Located in San Diego, CA

Tours of 1964 -1966" two volume history of the by Chuck Gunderson, circa 2013. The large books are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923
The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923

The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923

Located in South Burlington, VT

Antique 1923 pair hand cast "The Wanderer" sculptural book ends, circa 1920s Musician plays his horn and enthralls a perked ear rabbit. Designer: CoPr 1923 with logo on reverse. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Iron

Book, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gli oggetti fatti ad Arte, a cura di Ugo La Pietra
Book, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gli oggetti fatti ad Arte, a cura di Ugo La Pietra

Book, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gli oggetti fatti ad Arte, a cura di Ugo La Pietra

By Ugo La Pietra

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Italian book, published by Electa and edited by Ugo La Pietra who traces the work of Guglielmo Ulrich from the 30's to the 70's. 140 pages and loads of photos. A good book, hard to c...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Les Lalanne by Robert Rosenblum (Book)
Les Lalanne by Robert Rosenblum (Book)

Les Lalanne by Robert Rosenblum (Book)

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Hardcover monograph published by Skira on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition at the Château de Chenonceau in 1991. Authored by the art historian Robert Rosenblum, this volu...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Le Luminaire
Le Luminaire

Le Luminaire

By Charles Moreau, Guillaume Janneau

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

history, Art Deco lighting, and collectors of high-quality illustrated books.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Books

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Paper, Linen

1962 Edition Tarzan At The Earth's Core Signed by Illustrator Frank Frazetta
1962 Edition Tarzan At The Earth's Core Signed by Illustrator Frank Frazetta

1962 Edition Tarzan At The Earth's Core Signed by Illustrator Frank Frazetta

Located in Stamford, CT

A 1962 Edition Tarzan At The Earth's Core signed by illustrator Frank Frazetta. This is a Canaveral Press hardcover edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel Tarzan At the Earth's Core,...

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Mid-20th Century American Books

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Paper

Christie’s East Jen Cocteau Auction Catalog 1984
Christie’s East Jen Cocteau Auction Catalog 1984

Christie’s East Jen Cocteau Auction Catalog 1984

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The catalog of Christie’s Auction of the Louis Shorenstein collection of the artwork of French artist Jean Cocteau. The collection comprises various media that the multidisciplinary ...

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon – FIRST EDITION
The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon – FIRST EDITION

The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon – FIRST EDITION

Located in Middletown, NY

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc., 1959. First Edition. 8vo, 8 3/ 8 x 5 5/8 inches (213 x 140 mm); (5), 311, (1) pp. Original cloth-backed speckled paper boards with white spi...

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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Paper

Wendingen, Issue 6 / 7, Cover by R.N. Roland Holst, 1920
Wendingen, Issue 6 / 7, Cover by R.N. Roland Holst, 1920

Wendingen, Issue 6 / 7, Cover by R.N. Roland Holst, 1920

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Journal, 'Wendingen,' issue no. 6 / 7 1920, lithograph cover designed by R.N. Roland Holst, Amsterdam, Holland, 1920. Journal titled 'Wendingen' mask issue no. 6 / 7, 1920. 920...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

The Architectural Forum November 1940 Magazine Time Inc
The Architectural Forum November 1940 Magazine Time Inc

The Architectural Forum November 1940 Magazine Time Inc

Located in Chula Vista, CA

The Architectural Forum November 1940 building for defense spiral bound magazine of building and architecture 9.25 W x 11.88 H x .63 thick Original preowned vintage condition Refer t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

The Architectural Forum September 1939 Magazine Time Inc
The Architectural Forum September 1939 Magazine Time Inc

The Architectural Forum September 1939 Magazine Time Inc

Located in Chula Vista, CA

The Architectural Forum September 1939 Published by Time Inc Time Warner spiral bound magazine of building and architecture 9.25 W x 11.88 H x .5 Thick Original preowned vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

The Architectural Forum August 1941 Magazine Time Inc
The Architectural Forum August 1941 Magazine Time Inc

The Architectural Forum August 1941 Magazine Time Inc

Located in Chula Vista, CA

The Architectural Forum August 1941 spiral bound magazine of building and architecture Time Inc publisher 9 .19 W x 11.88 H x .25 Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Verner Panton Collected Works Book Multicolor Hardcover Vitra Design Museum
Verner Panton Collected Works Book Multicolor Hardcover Vitra Design Museum

Verner Panton Collected Works Book Multicolor Hardcover Vitra Design Museum

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Lisboa, PT

radical contribution to 20th-century design. Rather than isolating a handful of iconic pieces, the

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine

Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine

By John Follis

Located in Chula Vista, CA

September 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine John Follis James Reed 9.75 W x 12.75 H Original vintage condition preowned Refer to images please

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Beatrice Wood Signed Book Exhibition Catalog Intimate Appeal The Figurative Art
Beatrice Wood Signed Book Exhibition Catalog Intimate Appeal The Figurative Art

Beatrice Wood Signed Book Exhibition Catalog Intimate Appeal The Figurative Art

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and rare signed softcover book/exhibition catalog by Beatrice Wood. The book is titled "Intimate Appeal: The Figurative Art of Beatrice Wood" and was released to coincid...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

La Plus Vieille Histoire Du Monde - Children's CLOTH BOOK of the Book of Genesis
La Plus Vieille Histoire Du Monde - Children's CLOTH BOOK of the Book of Genesis

La Plus Vieille Histoire Du Monde - Children's CLOTH BOOK of the Book of Genesis

Located in Middletown, NY

Beautifully illustrated by Françoise Seignobosc Paris: Paul Dumas / Jardin des Modes, 1931. 4to; 8 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (210 x 250 mm); 13 unpaginated color illustrated folded linen ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Modern Books

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Fabric

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the books midcentury you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A books midcentury — often made from paper, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a books midcentury, we have 538 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a books midcentury — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A books midcentury, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made books midcentury over the years, but those crafted by Pablo Picasso, Daniel Clesse and David Hicks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

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New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

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French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

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