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The Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, Illustrated by Rockwell Kent, Easton Press
The Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, Illustrated by Rockwell Kent, Easton Press

The Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, Illustrated by Rockwell Kent, Easton Press

By Walt Whitman, Rockwell Kent

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Whitman, Walt. The Leaves of Grass. Norwalk: Easton Press, 1977. The 100 Greatest Books Ever

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Books

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Leather, Silk, Paper

"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938
"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938

"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. The image is inspired by "I Hear America Singing," one of Walt Whitman's famous poems: I hear America

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S Waggoner
Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S Waggoner

Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S Waggoner

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

American masterpiece; he blended both nineteenth century natural observations that derived from Walt

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Books

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Paper

2 vol. Walt Whitman, The Complete Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman
2 vol. Walt Whitman, The Complete Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman

2 vol. Walt Whitman, The Complete Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman

Located in New York, NY

2 vol. Walt Whitman, The Complete Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman. As prepared by him for the

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Gold

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Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

person and flowers. Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with

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20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique
Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique

Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique

Located in Austin, TX

/> Of interest is the connection between L.N. Fowler and the American poet, Walt Whitman. Walt Whitman

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Antique 19th Century English Busts

"Essays" and "Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1904
"Essays" and "Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1904

"Essays" and "Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1904

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

his contemporaries greatly. Men such as Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman continued to inspire

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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Paper

Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 'A Place in the Sun' by D. Nevins '88
Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 'A Place in the Sun' by D. Nevins '88

Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 'A Place in the Sun' by D. Nevins '88

By Daniel Nevins

Located in Manhasset, NY

Journal, and Hi-Fructose magazine. My paintings are an exploration of embodiment, or as Walt Whitman put

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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

"Edward Weston: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman" Book
"Edward Weston: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman" Book

"Edward Weston: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman" Book

By Walt Whitman, Edward Weston

Located in valatie, NY

Edward Weston: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. Paddington Press, New York, 1976. First edition

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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, 1st Edition Thus
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, 1st Edition Thus

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, 1st Edition Thus

Located in valatie, NY

Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. 1940, New York. 1st Edition thus

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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Paper

"Monument to Walt Whitman, " Study for Memorial Sculpture, after John Storrs
"Monument to Walt Whitman, " Study for Memorial Sculpture, after John Storrs

"Monument to Walt Whitman, " Study for Memorial Sculpture, after John Storrs

By John Storrs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In our opinion, the Monument to Walt Whitman that John Storrs proposed in 1920, although never cast

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Joseph Konzal Bust of Martha Graham
Joseph Konzal Bust of Martha Graham

Joseph Konzal Bust of Martha Graham

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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

Joseph Konzal Bust of Martha Graham

Located in Chattanooga, TN

notable figures between 1930 and 1960 including Walt Whitman and Frank Lloyd Wright. The piece is signed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Joseph Konzal Bust of Frank Lloyd Wright
Joseph Konzal Bust of Frank Lloyd Wright

Joseph Konzal Bust of Frank Lloyd Wright

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H 15.9 in W 10 in D 9 in

Joseph Konzal Bust of Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

busts of other notable figures between 1930 and 1960 including Walt Whitman and Martha Graham. The piece

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Bronze

Books Writings Walt Whitman
Books Writings Walt Whitman

Books Writings Walt Whitman

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H 10 in W 7 in D 2 in

Books Writings Walt Whitman

Located in New York, NY

Ten volumes. The Complete Writings of Walt Whitman, This edition is limited to three hundred set

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20th Century Books

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, the Works
1 Volume, Walt Whitman, the Works

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, the Works

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H 7.25 in W 1.75 in D 5 in

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, the Works

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, the Works. Bound in full green calf with a gilt tooled double border

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Late 20th Century English Books

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Leather

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

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H 8.05 in W 1.075 in D 5.075 in

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Walt Whitman. Leaves of grass. Bound in full green morocco B y Sickles, silk doublers

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20th Century American Books

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Leather

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman. The Complete Writings
10 Volumes. Walt Whitman. The Complete Writings

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman. The Complete Writings

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman. The Complete Writings. Bound in 3/4 black morocco, linen boards, top

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20th Century American Books

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Leather

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.
10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

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H 9.25 in W 1.75 in D 6.25 in

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings. National Edition. Bound in 3/4 navy morocco and

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.
1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters. Bound by Bayntun in full blue calf. The

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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Leather

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.
1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters.

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Walt Whitman, Complete Poetry, Prose & Letters. Bound by Bayntun in full red calf. The

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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Leather

10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Works
10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Works

10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Works

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H 9.25 in W 1.5 in D 6.5 in

10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Works

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Works. Limited Edition. Bound in 3/4 dark green morocco and

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Early 20th Century Books

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Leather

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.
10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

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H 9.25 in W 1.75 in D 6.25 in

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings.

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings. The Collectors Camden Edition. Bound in 3/4 green

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather

10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings
10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings

10 Volumes, Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings. Paumanok Edition. Bound in full red morocco with

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20th Century English Books

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Leather

Complete Writings of Walt Whitman, Ten Volume Set

Complete Writings of Walt Whitman, Ten Volume Set

Located in New York, NY

10 Volumes. The Complete Writings of Walt Whitman. The Connoisseur Camden Edition. Limited to 200

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Early 20th Century Books

Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings, Stunning 10-Vol set
Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings, Stunning 10-Vol set

Walt Whitman, The Complete Writings, Stunning 10-Vol set

By Walt Whitman

Located in New York, NY

track the thousands of changes Whitman made in the book over its six editions” (Walt Whitman Archive

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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Paper

Books, The Complete Works of Walt Whitman
Books, The Complete Works of Walt Whitman

Books, The Complete Works of Walt Whitman

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H 9.25 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

Books, The Complete Works of Walt Whitman

By Walt Whitman

Located in New York, NY

Leatherbound. 10 volumes. Limited to 300 sets, this is #27. Skillfully rebound in full wine Morocco with top edges gilt, raised bands, and gilt panels. Very good. Published in New Yo...

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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Leather, Paper

Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings “Author’s Autograph Edition”
Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings “Author’s Autograph Edition”

Walt Whitman, the Complete Writings “Author’s Autograph Edition”

Located in New York, NY

Autograph Letter By Whitman (with a notarized Certificate of authenticity issued by the publisher. Published

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Antique Early 1900s Books

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Leather

The Week-End Library Issue of 1930
The Week-End Library Issue of 1930

The Week-End Library Issue of 1930

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H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

The Week-End Library Issue of 1930

By Walt Whitman

Located in New York, NY

, Irvin S. Cobb, Walt Whitman, T.E. Lawrence, Walter Noble Burns, and Aldous Huxley. Hardcover 8vo, orange

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Books

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Paper

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

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H 8.05 in W 1.025 in D 5.05 in

1 Volume, Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Walt Whitman. Leaves of Grass. With frontispiece. Bound in 3/4 green morocco. Marbled

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Antique 19th Century American Books

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Leather

View on the Delaware by Dr. Edward Ruggles
View on the Delaware by Dr. Edward Ruggles

View on the Delaware by Dr. Edward Ruggles

By Dr. Edward Ruggles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, luminescent paintings were known as "Ruggles' Gems." He was a family friend and physician to Walt Whitman

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Board

White Mountains, NH (Mount Madison) by Dr. Edward Ruggles
White Mountains, NH (Mount Madison) by Dr. Edward Ruggles

White Mountains, NH (Mount Madison) by Dr. Edward Ruggles

By Dr. Edward Ruggles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

as "Ruggles' Gems." He was a family friend and physician to Walt Whitman. From New York Times

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Board

David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster
David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster

David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster

Located in Pewsey, GB

1961, he depicted red-painted couples embracing one another while floating amidst fragments from a Walt

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Beautiful Paul Stankard Paperweight Orb
Beautiful Paul Stankard Paperweight Orb

Beautiful Paul Stankard Paperweight Orb

By Paul Stankard

Located in New York, NY

cane of "Walt Whitman" and a honey bee

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight

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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Blueberry & Root People Oblate Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Blueberry & Root People Oblate Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Blueberry & Root People Oblate Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Upright Root People/Bees Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Upright Root People/Bees Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Upright Root People/Bees Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Yellow Flowers & Root Person Upright Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Yellow Flowers & Root Person Upright Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Yellow Flowers & Root Person Upright Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Honeycomb, Flowers & Mask Oblate Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Honeycomb, Flowers & Mask Oblate Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Honeycomb, Flowers & Mask Oblate Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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Early 2000s American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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1990s American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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Early 2000s American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight

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H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard “Experimental” Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard “Experimental” Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard “Experimental” Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

details include a root person and flowers. Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Floral, Orb & Root Person Oblate Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Floral, Orb & Root Person Oblate Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Floral, Orb & Root Person Oblate Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight
Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight

Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight

By Paul Stankard

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in glass on a visual level

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20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass

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