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Araki's Artistry:1st Edition Books - Satchin and Mabo + Works Collection Nº1
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the captivating world of Nobuyoshi Araki with this set of two rare first edition books
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
H 8.86 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Antique Charles Dickens First Edition Our Mutual Friend 1865 Chapman & Hall Book
By Charles Dickens
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique 1st Edition book titled Our Mutual Friend was authored by Charles Dickens and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Books
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Leather, Paper
H 8.75 in W 2 in D 5.5 in
KILIM: The Complete Guide - 1993 Chronicle Books - 1st Edition
Located in Rochester, NY
- Wyhowska - 1993 Chronicle Books - 1st Edition. Black hardcover folio size cloth book w/ gilt lettering and
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1990s Books
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Christian Louboutin 1st Edition Hardcover Book for Rizzoli c 2011
By Rizzoli, Christian Louboutin
Located in University City, MO
Christian Louboutin 1st Edition hardcover Rizzoli book c 2011
The hardcover book is an archive of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Fashion Books
X-Ray, François Nars, 1st Edition, Powerhouse Books, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by PowerHouse Books, New York, 1999.
X-Ray is a captivating book by
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1990s American Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Pay Dirt - Kenward Elmslie, Joe Brainard - 1st Edition, Bamberger Books, 1992
By Joe Brainard 1
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Bamberger Books, Michigan, 1992.
A very scarce retrospective
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1990s American Modern Books
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Paper
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 0.4 in
Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
This is the first complete
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1990s Italian Design
Ungaro 1st Edition, 1992
Located in London, GB
", October 1967, the article by Emanuel Ungaro on Balenciaga is taken from the book Balenciaga, editions du
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1990s Italian Modern Books
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Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
By Rizzoli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Edition 1999.
Large
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Late 20th Century North American Fashion
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Rock and Royalty Gianni Versace Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. Large Format
By Gianni Versace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Edition Ed. Gianni Versace, Donnatella Versace, Paul Beck, Gianni Gardel, Princess Diana of Wales, Elton
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Books
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
Paco Rabanne – 1st Edition 1996
Located in London, GB
first edition hard cover, published by Éditions Michel Lafon, 1996.
Paco Rabanne, a feeling for
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1990s Books
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Paper
Chanel: The Couturiere at Work Book 1996 1st US Ed. by Amy De la Haye
By Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
Author: Amy De Louisiana Haye, Tobin Shelley
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20th Century French Fashion Books
Robert Rauschenberg Combines, 1st Edition, 2005
Located in London, GB
Published by MOCA in Collaboration with Steidl, 1st edition, 2005
Could there ever have been
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Early 2000s Books
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Baseball - David Levinthal - 1st Edition, Empire Editions, 2006
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Empire Editions, New York, 2006.
Known for his use of toys and
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Willard Metcalf, Yankee Impressionist, 1st Edition
By Willard LeRoy Metcalf
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Hundertwasser Architecture - 1997 Taschen - 1st Edition
By TASCHEN
Located in Rochester, NY
Hundertwasser Architecture 1997 Taschen 1st Edition. Hard cover black cloth with gilt lettering
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1990s German Futurist Books
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Paper
JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
Located in London, GB
Published by Nazraeli Press, 1st edition, 2003. Hardback with English text.
Edition of 4000
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
History of Postmodern Architecture 1st Edition
By Heinrich Klotz
Located in valatie, NY
of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
Herb Ritts Notorious 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Publisher: Bulfinch Hardcover : 168 pages Language: English no dust jacket as issued 1st edition
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1990s Books
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Paper
Barbara Kruger Monograph 1st edition 2010
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1st Edition 2010 Hardcover. 307ppA seminal volume celebrating the career of
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2010s Books
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Paper
Line Vautrin - 1st edition, 2003, Hamburg
Located in London, GB
Published by Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 1st edition, 2003, Hamburg. Hardback with German
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
The Concerned Photograher, 1st edition, 1968
Located in London, GB
Published by Grossman Publishers, 1st edition, 1968. Hardback, English text.
This magnificent
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Vintage 1960s Books
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Paper
Bruce. Weber Shufly 1st edition 2000
Located in London, GB
Published by Robert Miller Gallery, New York, 2000, hardback with no jacket as issued
This collection of photographs has the very attractive young men one expects to find, but they ...
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Maison Jansen Decoration 1st Edition 1971
Located in London, GB
Published by Société d'études et de publications économiques, Paris, 1971
Jansen Decoration ,a rare 1971 publication in both French and English about the famous interior decoration ...
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Jeans, Levi's Story 1st Edition 1990
By Emmeric Hannouille, Noel Graveline
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Editions Minerva, 1990.
The Levi story, from Bavaria to New York
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1990s French Books
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Paper
Karl Lagerfeld Achelleio 1st Edition 1996
Located in London, GB
Published by Steidl 1996 text French, English and German
’This is my Achilles-
I dedicate this palace to him because for me he represents the Greek Spirit, I loved him Because he was...
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1990s Books
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London, Tony Armstrong Jones 'Lord Snowdon', 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 1958
By Lord Snowdon
Located in London, GB
Scarce First Edition, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1958.
The first ever
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 12.01 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Samaras Album - 1st Edition, Whitney Museum & Pace Editions, 1971
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Whitney Museum of Art and Pace Editions, New York, 1971. First and only
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art, Pair of 1st Ed's Books
By W.B. Honey
Located in valatie, NY
, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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20th Century English Books
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Assignments, Lord Snowdon, 1st Edition 1972, Signed
By Lord Snowdon
Located in London, GB
Assignments - Lord Snowdon - 1st Edition 1972 - Signed
Published by William Morrow & Company, Inc
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Dominique by Felix Marcilhac 1st Edition, 2008
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by Les Editions de L’Amateur 2008 A beautiful book reference book with superb
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Early 2000s Books
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Les Déjeuners - Picasso, 1st French edition, 1962
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
Les Déjeuners - Picasso, 1st French edition, 1962
Published by Éditions Circle D’art Paris, 1962
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Classical Furniture by David Linley, 1st Edition
By David Linley
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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20th Century American Books
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Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books
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Paper
Ralph Lauren Lauren, Ralph 1st US edition
Located in London, GB
1ST Us Edition published by Rizzoli 2007.
A beautiful book that delves deep into the life of Ralph
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition Hardcover Book
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Stamford, CT
Beaton In Vogue 1st Edition hardcover book. Beaton in Vogue
By Josephine Ross. Published by
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Books
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Sargent Paintings Out-of-doors 1st Edition
By John Esten
Located in valatie, NY
books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Inside Africa South & West 1st edition 2003
Located in London, GB
Published by Taschen 1st edition 2003
"Inside Africa" captures the beauty and diversity of
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Christopher Makos, White Trash 1st Edition 1977
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by New York: Stonehill Pub. Co. 1977
This now iconic book was Christopher
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
By Harry N. Abrams
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Art Deco Books
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Paper
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver. Editions Ch. Massin, Paris, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust
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Vintage 1980s French Books
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Paper
Vija Celmins - Works 1964-96, 1st Edition
By Vija Celmins 1
Located in London, GB
Published by The Institute Contemporary Arts, London, 1996, 1st editionPublished in celebration of
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Interiors for Contemporary Living 1st Edition, 1960
By The Architectural Press Co.
Located in London, GB
Published by The Architectural Press Co. 1st Edition, 1960
This beautiful book is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" 1st Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" by Shirley Kennedy, 1st edition, printed in Japan in 1991. All
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Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Ed hardcover with
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Late 20th Century French Books
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Paper
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly. Country Life Limited, 1965. 1st Edition hardcover with dust
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Royal Souvenirs by Geoffrey Warren. Orbis Publishing, 1977. 1st Edition, 64 page hardcover with a
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Vintage 1970s English Books
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Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress in the 18th century. Well-illustrated with 24
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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Books
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Gran Teatro La Fenice 1st Edition, 1999
Located in London, GB
Published by Evergreen an imprint of Taschen 1st edition 1999
“How does one do justice to a
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1990s German Baroque Revival Books
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Stanley Kubrick, Drama & Shadows: Photographs 1st Edition
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Phaidon, London & New York, 2005. Text in English. Text by Rainer Crone
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Early 2000s British Books
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Van Gogh a Retrospective 1986 1st Edition
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Van Gogh a Retrospective 1986 1st edition.
Large beautiful heavy hardcover coffee table book.
New
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20th Century Expressionist Books
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Homecoming, Don McCullin, 1st Edition, Macmillan, 1979
By Don McCullin
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Macmillan, London, 1979.
“My book isn’t about England, I suppose, as
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Vintage 1970s British Books
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Prada by Muccia Prada 1st Edition 2009
Located in London, GB
Published by Fondazione Prada, 2009 in slipcase and housed in original box
Prada is the first book that documents three decades of ground-breaking fashion, architecture, film and ar...
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Early 2000s Books
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Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Published Alfred A Knopf New York 1992
Probably the best resource for any one wanting to build a pool. Inspired by a desire to design a new pool for her own Long Island backyard, Ke...
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1990s Books
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Mnemosyne - Bill Henson - 1st Edition, Scalo, 2005
By Bill Henson
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Scalo Verlag & Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2005.
A scarce
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Books
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Paper
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan, 1st Edition
By David Duncan
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan. Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1974.
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Bruce Weber by Bruce Weber, 1st Limited Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Edition (1/5000) hardcover with dust jacket. Beautifully illustrated with over 50 full-page photogravure
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
GUERLAIN - Colette Fellous - 1st English Edition, Paris, 1989
Located in London, GB
Published by Denoël, 1st English edition, Paris, 1989. Hardback with English text, translated from
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Vintage 1980s Books
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Paper
CHAGALL: Vitraux pour Jérusalem - Paris, 1st Edition, 1961
Located in London, GB
Published by Musées des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1st edition, 1961. Softcover with French text.
A
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Vintage 1960s Books
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Carlo Scarpa Villa "Palazzetto" - 1st Edition, Tokyo, 1993
Located in London, GB
Published by The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, 1st edition, Tokyo, 1993. Hardback with
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1990s Books
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