$1,750
H 8.38 in W 5.5 in D 1.63 in
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Grosset & Dunlap Photoplay Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shelley’s Frankenstein. The first edition of Frankenstein was published anonymously in London, 1818, and is
Paper
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein. 1831 - THIRD AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
. DESCRIPTION: FIRST PRINTING OF THE THIRD AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. 1 vol., with the engraved frontis and
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H 6.57 in W 4.38 in D 1 in
Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein. 1831 THE THIRD EDITION AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
"Frankenstein" are scarce. The first printing of the third edition (and the first 1 volume edition) contains the
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Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, First Printing of the Third Edition, 1831
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
THE THIRD AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. 1 vol., with the engraved frontis and additional engraved
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H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.2 in
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, 1831, First Printing of the Third Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
first three printings of "Frankenstein" are scarce. The first printing of the third edition contains the
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H 8.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
first edition of Frankenstein was published anonymously in London, 1818, and is exceedingly rare. An
Leather, Paper
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H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Later Printing, 1891
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
unfinished narrative about a vampire, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The first edition of Frankenstein
Leather, Paper
$34,422
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$17,500
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
First Trade Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Author & Illustrator, with Orig
Located in Middletown, NY
Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original ...
Paper
$18,037Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$5,127Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
Pablo Picasso Collectible Art Book First Edition, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage, 1955, first edition, Picasso, S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris, Boeck and Sabartes, Vintage, Pablo Picasso, First Edition, 1955. Pablo Picasso, Library or Coffee Table Book,. Description:...
Paper
$1,089 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
Paper
$399 / set
H 2 in W 20 in D 20 in
Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty Natural History Marine Soecimens Collection of vintage sea urchins., Sea stares. All natural colours . Divine design and symmetry for specific function.
Shell
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...
Fruitwood, Maple
$3,000
H 9.06 in W 6.5 in D 0.4 in
Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat - FIRST EDITION - dust jacket & signed card
Located in Middletown, NY
First Edition, third issue of Dr. Seuss' most famous book, accompanied by a card bearing the AUTHOR's SIGNATURE and a quick SKETCH of his famous "green egg." Seuss, Dr. (Theodor Seus...
Paper
$61,723Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Jaws by Peter Benchley, First Edition with Dust Jacket, 1974
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Benchley, Peter. Jaws. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1974. Stated First Edition. Octavo. In original black cloth boards with silver titles to the spine, original unclip...
Paper
$575
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
East of the Sun and West of the Moon; Old Tales from the North, Kay Nielssen, il
Located in Middletown, NY
New York: George H Doran Company, (1922). First American Edition. 8vo, 9 x 6 1/2 inches 230 x 160 mm); 204 pp. 25 tipped-in color plates, including the frontispiece; illustrations ...
Fabric, Paper
Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase
Located in London, GB
Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 12.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: France (Paris) Condition: Aged Overview A one-...
Glass
Dalí. BABY SUMO. Limited Edition Artist Monograph.
By Salvador Dalí, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 14.5 x 19.7 in., 438 pages; with gilt edges, fold outs, gold foil embossing on title and chapter pages, plus 40 page booklet with catalog of illustrations, 8.7 x 11.4 in.;...
Velvet, Paper
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