Paper Antiquities

White's Physiological Manikin dated 1886 is a rare and valuable antique medical chart in the form of a life-size manikin created by James T White & Co in the United States. This ...

Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1881 by Paul Gavarni. Illustrated by Gavarni are: Histoire de politiquer ; Les propos de Thomas Vireloque ; Les Bohèmes ; Manières ...

Unique antique photo album with a music box, which starts to play when opening the closure.

Original antique medical chart from the 1920s-30s focusing on digestion, part of the Winslow Health & Hygiene Series Anatomy. An educational pull-down chart published by Denoyer-...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan is printed. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo frame, usual...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan has a lot of stains. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo ...

A magnificent and historically rich pair of Belle Époque portraits depicting King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, created by celebrated French engraver Jean-Gothard Muller in t...

The Holy Bible With An Abridgement Of The Commentaries Of Scott And Henry Bound in full navy Morocco with the covers displaying open-tooled bordering details, an indented central ti...

Two-volume set of works by Voltaire, printed in Paris by Pierre Didot l'Aîné and Firmin Didot using the stereotyping process. Volume I: La Henriade, poem by Voltaire, including note...

19th Century Hand-Painted Romantic Decor Fan M3781 This 19th-century fan comes with its original case and features hand-painted decoration. Unfortunately, it is heavily damaged, wit...

Early adjustable dress form constructed with a collapsible iron cage skirt mechanism, papier-mâché body, and rolling cast iron stand. The torso retains remnants of its original fabri...

Georgius Wolfgangus Wedel, Aphorismi Aphorismorum, id est Aphorismi Hippocratis in Porismata resoluti. Jena (Ienae), Sumptibus Johannis Bielkii, 1695. Late 17th century medical work...

Early 20th century antique hand painted Mexican homemade wooden folk art shrine / religious alter nicho box with Christ, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis. Rose painted interior wallpa...

This is a unique and authentic collection of 31 individual pages from a Soviet-era recipe book on Central Asian cuisine, dating from the 1970s. While the original covers are missing,...

Tusculanes de Ciceron. Traduction par Messieurs Bouhier & d'Olivet. Tome Troisième. Amsterdam, 1739. 18th century French translation of Cicero's Tusculan Disputations, printed in Am...

Traité de Physiologie. Tome Second. Par Mr. Jean Ferapie Dufieu. Lyon: Chez Claude Jacquenod fils, 1763. 18th century French medical treatise by Jean Ferapie Dufieu, Doctor of Medic...

Selected Letters of Annibal Caro. Venice: Tipografia di Alvisopoli, 1835. 19th century Venetian edition of selected letters by Annibal Caro, originally a Renaissance author of the 1...

A vintage etching-style tribute print dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), this intricately illustrated artwork weaves together scenes, portraits, and references from th...

A quietly charming glimpse into everyday London life, this framed colour stipple engraving from Francis Wheatley’s celebrated Cries of London series captures the scene titled “New Ma...

A striking and culturally rich Samoan bark cloth textile (siapo), dating to the late 19th to early 20th century CE. Measuring approximately 120 x 130 cm, this impressive work was cra...

This remarkable lot of Lecture pour Tous magazines spans multiple years in the 1960s, offering a fascinating look into mid-century French culture, literature, and societal issues. Le...

Unique papier mâché bust of a man. Massive scale. Great piece of hand painted folk art in good vintage condition with wear as shown.

An exceptional historical witness to the cultural rebirth of post-war France. This volume, directed by the visionary René Nicoly (1907–1971), founder of the Jeunesses Musicales de Fr...

This vintage Soviet-era hardcover book, titled Vse iz muki ("All from Flour"), is a remarkable piece of culinary history. Published in Alma-Ata in 1985, this comprehensive cookbook i...

Beautiful lacquered paper mache box decorated with imaginary animals (that look like cats) and plant motifs. The box seems to take the shape of a vege...

This early 20th-century Dutch edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Sprookjes en Vertellingen (Fairy Tales and Stories) presents a beautiful compilation of Andersen's beloved tales. P...

This authentic and well-loved vintage cookbook, titled Азбука Питания ("Alphabet of Nutrition"), is a true piece of Soviet culinary history from the ...

Antique print titled 'Vases, Bijoux et Ustenciles trouvés dans les Tombeaux'. Copper engraving of vases, jewellery and tools found in Krasnoyarsk megaliths. This print originates fro...

This fascinating vintage book, Занимательное садоводство ("Entertaining Horticulture"), is a practical guide to gardening from the Soviet Union. Authored by A.K. Mezhakov and publish...

This is the first issue of Le Journal de France, published on April 15, 1969, by Editions Historia Tallandier in Paris. Richly illustrated in color, this historical magazine captures...

This richly illustrated 2001 edition of Le Pape – Dans l’Intimité d’un Homme, published by Editions Robert Laffont in Paris, offers an insightful exploration of the Pope’s personal w...

Works of Lodovico Ariosto, complete in four volumes. Printed in Bassano in 1792 (MDCCXCII), at the Remondini press. Italian-language edition containing the literary works of Lodovic...

This rare 19th-century Latin-Français lexicon by Emile Chatelain, published in 1890 by Hachette et Compagnie in Paris, offers a valuable linguistic reference for scholars and collect...

This remarkable collection features 14 vintage books from Editions Le Club de la Femme and Cercle du Bibliophile, spanning influential 20th-century French literature. Featuring renow...

Explore the charm and history of 1930s France with this set of La Belle France magazines, featuring issues from October, November, and December of 1938. Known for its rich black-and-...

This 1988 reprint of Le département de la Vienne, originally published in 1882, offers a detailed look into the geography and historical significance of the Vienne region in France. ...

This signed 1987 edition of Un homme président by Claude Azoulay is an illustrated tribute to presidential life, featuring numerous black-and-white and color images that provide a un...

This original 1918 engraving of David Lloyd George, the influential British Prime Minister (1863–1945), comes from the esteemed French publication L'Illustration. It captures a detai...

This 1981 edition of Le Sport Automobile from the La Passion collection by Editions Gründ is an illustrated celebration of the thrilling world of motorsports. Ideal for car enthusias...

Second volume only of Oeuvres Choisies de Quinault. Printed in Paris in 1801 by P. Didot l'Aîné and Firmin Didot, stereotype edition produced using the Didot typographic process. B...

Protojournal for the Year 1788. Printed in Venice by Giuseppe Bettinelli. Small-format 18th century Venetian almanac issued for the leap year 1788, intended for administrative and c...

A rare and culturally and historically significant piece of Austrian culinary history: An original cookbook from the Biedermeier period (Vienna, 1828), written by Franz Zelena Title...

Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1865. "Histoire des Plantes" by Louis Figuier, written in French language.

Complete four-volume set of Lettres Persanes by Montesquieu. Printed in Paris in 1803 (An XI), from the Imprimerie et Fonderie Stéréotypes of Pierre Didot l'Aîné and Firmin Didot. ...

Second volume of Le Théâtre de M. Quinault, printed in Amsterdam in 1715 by David Mortier. This edition is described on the title page as "Nouvelle édition augmentée, & enrichie de ...

Isabella Orsini, Duchess of Bracciano. Short story by F. D. Guerrazzi. Florence, Felice Le Monnier, 1844. 19th century Italian historical novel by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi, a pr...

Two-volume 18th-century French edition of: Œuvres de Madame et de Mademoiselle Deshoulières Nouvelle Édition Paris: Chez les Libraires Associés, 1764 (With Royal approval and privil...

Publii Ovidii Nasonis. Fastorum Libri VI; Tristium Libri V; De Ponto Libri IV. Venetiis, 1773. 18th century Venetian Latin edition of selected works by Ovid, printed in 1773 with of...

Les Moeurs des Chrétiens by Claude Fleury. Brussels: Eugène Henri Fricx, 1700. Late 17th century theological work examining the moral life and practices of early Christians. Printed...

Intriguing framed map of Rome and the surrounding vicinity featuring detailed cartography, ornamental illustrations, and text index at the bottom. A great, historical conversation pi...

Set of Three Vintage Volumes – Cinquante ans d’histoire (1900–1950) by Lucien Genet, 1950–1951 A complete set of three vintage volumes of Cinquante ans d’histoire – 1900 à 1950 by L...

Vintage Firearms Reference Book – Les pistolets et revolvers : De la compétition au combat (L. Serandour, 1973) A 1973 softcover edition of Les pistolets et revolvers – De la compét...

A pair of original vintage French mechanical engineering journals, published by the Société Française des Mécaniciens in Paris. These two issues from 1985 (4th semester) and 1986 (2n...

Antique print titled 'Monumens de Sculpture et Idoles trouvés dans les Tombeaux'. Copper engraving of monuments of sculptures and idols found in the Krasnoy...

This beautifully illustrated volume, Souvenir d'Italia, published in 1974 by Editions P. Marzari in Schio, offers a breathtaking visual journey through Italy’s landscapes and cultura...

Dive into the rich cultural history of France with this rare two-volume set, France Culture Vivante, published in 1967. These beautifully illustrated books, curated under the patrona...

This 1987 reprint of Histoire d'Orléans by Edouard Fournier offers a richly illustrated exploration of Orléans' history, replicating the original 19th-century work. Published by Edit...

This rare vintage collection of Le Musée des Annales magazine spans from 1896 to 1904, capturing an era of political and literary history through numerous engravings and musical scor...

This vibrant original cinema poster from the 1997 French comedy Les Palmes de M. Schutz, directed by Claude Pinoteau, captures the charm of this beloved film. A fantastic addition to...

Complete three-volume 18th-century Italian edition of Delle Poesie di Angiolo Berlendis, printed in Turin (Torino) in 1764. The set includes: • Volume I • Volume II • Volume III ...