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Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination Paperback – January 1, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination Paperback – January 1, 1977. * Publisher ‏ : ‎ George
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Symbolism Paperback Book 1st Ed. 1995 by Michael Gibson
By TASCHEN
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Symbolism Paperback Book 1995 by Michael Gibson, 1st edition 1st printing.A study of the Symbolist
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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John Piper, The Tate Gallery, Paperback, 1983, Art Book
By John Piper
Located in Brugge, BE
John Piper Published by The Tate Gallery in 1983 This John Piper Art Book offers a glimpse into his creative brilliance and ever-evolving artistic expression. From vibrant landscape...
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20th Century English Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Bukowski, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, Presentation Copy First Paperback Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
press, 1972. Description: presentation copy first paperback edition. 1 vol., 9-1/2" x 6-1/16", original
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1970s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Anselm Kiefer by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1987
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Anselm Kiefer” by Mark Rosenthal– a Museum Edition Trade paperback from the 1987 exhibition
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1980s American International Style Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Furniture Designed by Architects by Marian Page, First Printing Paperback
Located in valatie, NY
. Stated first printing softcover. 224 page paperback with many illustrations. The book was organized by an
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1980s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Jasper Johns by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1988
By Jasper Johns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Jasper Johns, Work Since 1974 ” by Mark Rosenthal, a Museum Edition Trade paperback, from the 1988
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1980s American International Style Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Maroc Tapis de tribus 'French' Moroccan Tribal Rugs Paperback Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maroc. Tapis de tribus (French) Paperback Moroccan Tribal Rugs Language: French Maroc Tapis De
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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L'ABCdaire de la calligraphie arabe (ABCDAIRES) (French Edition) Paperback Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'ABCdaire de la calligraphie arabe (ABCDAIRES) (French Edition) Paperback – May 16, 2002 French
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20th Century French Moorish Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Paul Jouve Book Paperback AFRIQUE ÉQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE Terres et races d'avenir
By Paul Jouve
Located in Ulm, DE
Jouve paperback including 11 original full-page, black, off-text compositions printed in 1937 by
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1930s French Art Deco Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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John Hay Whitney Collection Paperback, May 1, 1983 by John Rewald Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: 176. Published: 1983-05. Publisher ? : ? Natl Gallery of Art; Language ? : ? English Paperback
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20th Century American Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
contemporaneo. Binding type: Paperback. Publisher: Edizioni Charta Srl. Year published: 2010-04-29. Number
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Iron Dawn, Paperback Cover
By Keith Birdsong
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Books and other publishers. His work has appeared in films, on collectible plates, and even U.S. postage
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1990s Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Mixed Media, Illustration Board

Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect, Taylor, 1998
Located in Outremont, QC
Pierre Chareau: Designer and Architect by Brian Brace Taylor, 1998 Paperback // 9 x 12 160 pages
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1990s Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Gaston Lachaise: Portrait Sculpture by Carolyn Kinder Carr Softcover Book 1985
By Gaston Lachaise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(Author), Alan Fern (Foreword) Paperback – May 31, 1985. Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Portrait Gallery; First
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Public Architecture & Sculpture, Volumes 1-6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Paperback, volumes 1-6 Public Architectural Landscapes and
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1990s American International Style Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Period Style by Mary Gilliatt Elizabeth Wilhide Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
‏ : ‎ English * Paperback ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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1950's Nus French Book of Artistic Nude Photographs
Located in Seguin, TX
Album No. 7. Softcover, 1950's, Paris, Société Parisienne d'Editions Artistiques. Paperback, age toning
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Mid-20th Century French Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Athenian Red Figure Vases, the Archaic Period
Located in Bradenton, FL
Athenian red figure vases, the Archaic Period by John Boardman. Paperback book, published in 1985
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1980s Spanish Classical Greek Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Masterful Studies: Three Centuries of French Drawings from the Prat Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, 1990) * Language ‏ : ‎ English * Paperback ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
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20th Century French French Provincial Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Making & Meaning Holbein's Ambassadors Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
book, hardcover. London: National Gallery of Art, 2001. Paperback Quarto. Paperback 112 pp. A study
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20th Century English Charles II Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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La Belle et la Bête Un Choix de Jeunes Artistes Americains Art Gallery Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paris (PARIS MUSEES) Paperback – January 1, 1995. Publisher ? : ? Muse´e d'art moderne de la ville de
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20th Century French Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille. Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. First edition paperback. Doll
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1980s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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La Alhambra By Isidore Severin-Justin Baron de Taylor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with only the Western obelisk. Publisher : Turpiana Publication: 1988 Text in Spanish. Paperback.
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20th Century Spanish Moorish Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Over the Desert Au Fil du Désert Textiles from the Nomadic Desert Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pasteurs nomades de Me´diterrane´e (French Edition) (French language) Paperback – January 1, 1996 by
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1990s Moroccan Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Islamic Art, Orientalist Paintings Auction Catalog Tajan, 1993
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Text in French. Paperback softcover Islamic Art book. Author: A. Tajan. Dimensions: 8" x 10". Hotel
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Late 20th Century French Moorish Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Pierre Chareau, Designer and Architect by Brian Brace Taylor (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A large paperback book which was published in 1992. The book focuses in depth on probably his most
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Property from the Collection of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
them being worn by Princess Margaret. 273 pages. Paperback. 1360 grams. Volume 2 covers remaining
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Women In the Material World by Faith D' Aluiso and Peter Menzel Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
‏ : ‎ Counterpointed. edition December 1, 1998 * Language ‏ : ‎ English * Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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David Nash: Sculpture 1990
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book discussing the work of sculptor, David Nash, between the years
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1990s Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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David Nash: Sculpture 1990
David Nash: Sculpture 1990
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in
Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paperback Originally published: 1996 Author: Jeffrey Deitch.
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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Elton John Anthology, Piano, Vocal, Guitar by John, Elton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
revised in 1982 Copyright 1969 Dick James Music Limited. Binding Paperback Polygram Hal Leonard Publishing
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20th Century English Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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The New Painting; Impressionism 1874-1886 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
; First Edition (October 30, 1986) * Language ‏ : ‎ English * Paperback ‏ : ‎ 510 pages * Dimensions
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Andy Warhol, 1928-1987: Works from the Collections of José Mugrabi
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Perfect Paperback – January 1, 1993 by Jacob-Baal-Teshuva. The art of Andy Warhol continues to
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1990s American Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Auto Plastic: Wendell Castle 1968-1973 by Donald Albrecht (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
with photographs by Eva Heyd. 22 pages. Paperback. .095 grams
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Late 20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Greatest of All Time 'GOAT' a Tribute to Muhammad Ali Promotional Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Paperback – January 1, 2004 by Editor (ALI, MUHAMMAD). Taschen, Benedikt, Muhammad Ali, Howard L. Bingham
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20th Century German Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Frey Houses
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book featuring the homes of Albert Frey. By Jennifer Golub
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1990s Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Frey Houses
Frey Houses
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.25 in
Carlo Scarpa: Visions in Glass, 1926-1962 Christie's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
with Venetian glass. His glassware is now highly collectible and regarded as a milestone in modernist
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Carlo Scarpa: Visions in Glass, 1926-1962 Christie's (Book)
Carlo Scarpa: Visions in Glass, 1926-1962 Christie's (Book)
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A Golden Celebration the Art and the Story of the World's Best-loved Comic Strip
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(January 1, 1990). Language ‏ : ‎ English. Paperback ‏ : ‎ 255 pages. This book honors the art of the
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, and his versatility in abstract expression. Includes a brief history of art. Format: Paperback
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20th Century American Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
American Sculpture: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Met Museum of Art Book
Located in valatie, NY
. Paperback. 194 p. 162 ill. The catalog contains 354 works by 176 sculptors, arranged chronologically by
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1960s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Faberge In America, Exhibition Publication 1st Ed
By Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen
Located in valatie, NY
Francisco, 1996. First edition paperback published for the exhibition organized by the Fine Arts Museums of
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1990s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Collection of Barry Friedman Ltd, 2004 Sotheby's Sale Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
color; index of makers. Paperback. It is a very good copy however there a highlighter has been used on
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Wind Ups Tin Toy Dreams T. Kitahara Collection, Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Paperback. first Edition softcover. Contains hundreds of full color and black and white illustrations of
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1980s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Frederick Kiesler
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage paperback coffee table book featuring a retrospective of the work of architect and stage
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1980s Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Frederick Kiesler
Frederick Kiesler
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Scandinavian Ceramics & Glass in the Twentieth Century (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
pages. 890 grams. Text: English. Paperback.
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Scandinavian Ceramics & Glass in the Twentieth Century (Book)
Scandinavian Ceramics & Glass in the Twentieth Century (Book)
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H 10.88 in W 8.94 in D 0.57 in
Picasso and the Weeping Women, the Years of Marie-Therese & Dora Maar Art Book
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Museum of Art · paperback Large format softcover loaded with full color examples. Published for the
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20th Century American Expressionist Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Jibun-Jya-Nai-Hito, Masafumi Sanai
By Masafumi Sanai
Located in London, GB
First edition, paperback, published by Metalogue Corp. Japan, 1999 There is something
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Late 20th Century Japanese Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

Jibun-Jya-Nai-Hito, Masafumi Sanai
Jibun-Jya-Nai-Hito, Masafumi Sanai
H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 0.48 in
R.B. Kitaj Exhibition Monograph
Located in New York, NY
called The School of London, which included artists like Francis Bacon and Frank Auerbach. Paperback
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1990s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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R.B. Kitaj Exhibition Monograph
R.B. Kitaj Exhibition Monograph
H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.25 in
Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
in colour. 285 pages. 1570 grams. Text: English. Paperback.
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20th Century Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
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H 11.75 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Passport Saul Steinberg Published by Harper & Brothers, New York., 1979
By Saul Steinberg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and darkened at the spine. Paperback. Condition: Fair.
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20th Century North American Folk Art Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Vintage Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Velvet, Gaming Case, Bamboo, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
decorated in colour Comes with a small paperback book of game rules, resting within a silk-lined lid sleeve
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Late 20th Century Chinese Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Bamboo

19th Century America Furniture and Other Decorative Arts by Marvin D. Schwartz
Located in valatie, NY
), Marilynn Johnson (Author), Marvin D. Schwartz (Author). Paperback, Metropolitan Museum of Art / New York
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1970s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Hand-Painted Pop American Art in Transition 1955-62 Book December 15 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand-Painted Pop: American Art in Transition, 1955-62 Paperback Book. December 15, 1992 by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Photoplay Edition, 1932
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
gothic horror genre. The book was initially sold as a paperback for one shilling in the U.K. These
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1930s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Leather, Paper

Rufus Porter Rediscovered: Artist-Inventor-Journalist 1792-1884, First Edition
By Jean Lipman
Located in valatie, NY
, 1980. First edition paperback. For an exhibition organized by The Hudson River Museum, held April 12
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1980s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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La Jolla by James Britton and John Waggaman California Review No. 5
Located in London, GB
. Paperback First edition. Softcover with pictorial wrappers. Unpaginated. Capturing the arts and culture of
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1960s American Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Hunter of Light: 1965-2003 - Daido Moriyama - 1st Edition, Shimane Art, 2003
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
between documentary and fine art photography. Paperback in publisher’s French flaps. Around 320 pages
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Late 20th Century Japanese Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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The New Clay Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making, book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
& Hobbies - 144 pages Paperback – March 1, 1991 by Nan Roche (Author), Sue Roche (Illustrator), Chris
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20th Century American American Classical Collecting Vintage Paperbacks

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Collecting Vintage Paperbacks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of collecting vintage paperbacks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, all collecting vintage paperbacks available were constructed with great care. Collecting vintage paperbacks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of collecting vintage paperbacks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern collecting vintage paperbacks are of considerable interest. Many collecting vintage paperbacks are appealing in their simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Mary Gilliatt produced popular collecting vintage paperbacks 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.

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