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Books For Sale
The Beatles Australian Tour 1964 Official Souvenir booklet.
By Aztec Services
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare Beatles tour souvenir program from their tour of Australia in 1964
In excellent condition, it had been wrapped in clear plastic by the original purchaser in 1964.
The plastic ...
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
Ordeal of the Hermitage, The Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944, First Edition
By Sergei Varshavsky, Boris Rest
Located in valatie, NY
The Ordeal of the Hermitage, The Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944. Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers, 1985. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 302 pp. A beautifully photographed book on Russia's premier museum and how for 900 days and nights the people of Russia...
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20th Century Russian Books
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Paper
L'univers Lalanne: Collection Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the superb and rare catalogue which was produced by Sotheby's for the sale of the collection of husband and wife Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne. 568 pages with 274 lots for...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Parmigianino Und Der Europäische Manierismus, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Parmigianino und der Europäische Manierismus by Ferino-Pagden, Sylvia (Hrg.) und Lucia (Hrg.) Forniari Schianchi. Published by Mailand; Wien: Silvana Editoriale, Spa, Cinisello Balsa...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Books
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Paper
Paul Laszlo Catalog from 1947
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Scarce, self-published, 102-page catalog with laminated boards showcasing Paul Laszlo's work in and around Beverly Hills between 1937-1947. The Hungarian born and Vienna-educated Las...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
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Wire
Aldo Tura Wooden Jewelry Box with Parchment and Golden Knob, 1950, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Milano, IT
Aldo Tura wooden jewelry box with parchment and golden knob, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Books
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Wood
19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs.
Located in New York, NY
19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs. Signed autograph edition. Bound in full blue morocco with gilt floral inlay on covers and gilt-tooling on raised band spin...
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Early 20th Century American Books
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Leather
Sophie Arnould d'après sa correspondance... GONCOURT bros., deluxe, illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
SIGNED, Second edition on LARGE PAPER
One of the first personal biographies (biographies intimes) written by the Goncourt brothers and composed in 1857. This special edition with el...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Books
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Gold Leaf
Sybil and David Yurman Artists and Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
The iconic jewelry brand’s cofounders and chief designers reveal their personal story and creative journey together through words and images
Celebrating more than half a century of ...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book
By Harry Craddock
Located in Bath, GB
A signed, first edition of this iconic and definitive cocktail recipe book.
Signed by the author to Arthur Strange with a presentation inscription wishing them 'all the best'. His signature to page 6 with the phrase "Here's How".
With the errata slip to page 25 as called for.
A first edition, first impression, with the pagination to the preliminary leaves.
The Savoy Cocktail...
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1930s British Vintage Books
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Paper
Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with dust jacket in very good condition by noted expert Amin Jaffer. This is the first book to deal in depth with the subject of colonial Indian furniture...
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19th Century Antique Books
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Paper
James Rosenquist His American Life, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
James Rosenquist: His American Life by Charles Baxter and Judith Goldman. Rizzoli November 20, 2018. 1st Ed hardcover for an exhibition at Acquevella Ga...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Antique Book, Massacre of Glencoe, G. Reynolds, English Novel, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24247
This is an antique book, Massacre of Glencoe by George W M Reynolds. An English language, bound novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
A prolific writer, George William MacArthur Reynolds (1814 - 1879) released over 40 novels and numerous shorter stories. Almost forgotten compared to contemporaries Dickens and Thackeray, in his lifetime he was said to be the most read author of the day.
Pleasing example of this appealing illustrated edition
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn and intact
Bound with cloth on board, with leather dressed spine and gold titling
Superb illustrations throughout by Edward Corbould (1815 - 1905)
Printed across 339+ pages by John Dicks on behalf of George Reynolds
Originally serialised between 1852 and 1853, this compendium first published in 1860
This is a fascinating antique novel...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Books
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Paper
Curated 10PC Set James Patterson Slip-Covered Books Library/ Media Room Set #2
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We purchased an entire collection of books from a local Rancho Mirage, California art collector/philanthropist’s chic and perfectly designed home library. An amazing collection or Ar...
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1990s Unknown Books
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Paper
Christie's, Important European Furniture & a Collection of Magnificent Mirrors
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's, important European Furniture, sculpture and tapestries, including, reflected glory, a Private collection of magnificent mirrors, Thursda...
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Early 2000s English Books
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Paper
English Silver Treasures from the Kremlin: a Loan Exhibition by Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
English Silver Treasures From the Kremlin: A Loan Exhibition by Sotheby's. Exhibition softcover catalog January 1st-28th 1991. "The Armoury Museum in ...
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1990s English Books
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Paper
The English Dance of Death - by Wm. Combe - Th. Rowlandson illustr.
Located in Middletown, NY
Rowlandson,Thomas & Combe, William
The English Dance of Death; in Twenty-Four Monthly Numbers, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson accompanied by metrical illustrations by the author of "Doctor Syntax...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Books
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Gold Leaf
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Survey of seats by such designers as Herbert Bayer, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Jean Prove and many others.
List of contents.
1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897
2 Peter Behrens, Armlehnstuhl, 1900/01 (Ladies Chair)
3 Herbert Bayer, Prospekt Breuer Metallmöbel, 1927 (Brochure ‘Breuer Metallmobel)
4 Marcel Breuer, Armlehnstuhl B 11, 1927 (Armchair)
5 Marcel Breuer, Klubsessel B 3 Wassily, 1927 (Club Chair)
6 Marcel Breuer, Rückenlehnstuhl B 5,1927 (Side Chair)
7 Marcel Breuer, Bürodrehstuhl B 7,1929 (Office Swivel Chair
8 Marcel Baugniet, Stahlrohrsessel, 1927 (Chair)
9 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Liege B 306, Chaise-longue ä reglage continu, 1929 (Chase Lounge a reglage continu)
10 le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Sessel B 301...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné Paintings and Sculptures 1964–1969 (Volume 2)
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most iconic figure of twentieth-century art, a highly enigmatic personality who not only altered the definition of art itself but also left in...
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Early 2000s Asian Books
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Paper
Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John, English, Fiction, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel The Snow Ship by Percy St. John. An English language fiction book with secondary title Merchant of Yakoutsk, dating to the Vict...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Books
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Paper
1994 The Illustrated Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first illustrated edition of this popular sci-fi, a colourful edition signed by the author.
The first illustrated edition, a incredibly striking edition, with colourful and uniq...
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Late 20th Century British Books
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Paper
James Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson, Extra Illustrated 10 Vols, Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOSWELL, James.
TITLE: The Life Of Samuel Johnson.
PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1835.
DESCRIPTION: EXTRA ILLUSTRATED. 10 vols., 6-1...
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1830s British Antique Books
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Leather
William Seaward in Defence of William Freeman, on His Trial for Murder - 1846
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SEWARD, William.
TITLE: Argument of William Seaward in Defence of William Freeman, on His Trial for Murder, at Auburn, July 21st and 22nd, 1846.
PUBLISHER: NY: Auburn: H. ...
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1840s American Antique Books
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Paper
Marrakesh Style The Magic of Living in Morocco by Barbara Stoelitie, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Marrakesh Style: The Magic of Living in Morocco by Barbara Stoelitie. Published by Thames & Hudson, London & New York 2009. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Here is a lavish survey...
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Early 2000s English Books
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Paper
Joseph GLANVILL. The Vanity of Dogmatizing. FIRST EDITION - 1661 - HIS 1st BOOK!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GLANVILL, Joseph.
TITLE: The Vanity of Dogmatizing: Or Confidence in Opinions Manifested in a Discourse of the Shortness and Uncertainty of Our Knowledge, and Its Causes, w...
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1660s British Antique Books
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Leather
Mexico: The Cookbook
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Mexico: The Cookbook is the definitive bible of home-cooking from Mexico. With a culinary history dating back 9,000 years, Mexican food draws influences from Aztec and Mayan Indians...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
Christie's Important European Furniture, Works of Art, Ceramics, 1st Ed, 5/2005
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Auction Catalog Important European Furniture. Works of Art, Ceramics, Tapestries and Carpets. Christie's NY, May 2005. 1st Ed softcover with results. 598 lots in color.
...
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Arredamento Mobli Ambienti (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Rare Italian furniture, lighting and interiors books. 668 black and white illustrations and 14 color plates showing the work of Arteluce, Paolo Buffa, Chiesa Pietro...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Large Set of Old Dutch Books about the Rise of the Dutch Republic, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vaderlandsche historie, vervattende de geschiedenissen der nu Vereenigde Nederlanden, inzonderheid die van Holland, van de vroegste tyden af [...].
21 vol., 8vo (1 sm. tear in map in vol. II; normal minor browning or spotting). - Reissue of the 2nd Tirion ed. (1770, 1st 1749-1759) of the account of the rise of the Dutch Republic with historical notes and references by the Dutch historian J. Wagenaar (1709-1773), until the year 1751. Engr. ill. by J. Folkema, P. Tanjé, J.C. Philips, J. Houbraken, S. Fokke, etc.: front. by J. Punt, 5 large folding maps (e.g. "Naaukeurige kaart van het Oude Nederland en eenige aangrenzende gewesten", "Oude kaart der nu Vereenigde Nederlanden", "Nieuwe kaart van het oostelijkste deel der weereld diendende tot aanwijzing van de scheepstogten der Nederlanderen naar Oostindië"), 1 city-plan of Leiden, 105 full-page portraits (e.g. of Erasmus, Philips of Marnix of St Aldegonde, Prince Maurice, Albert & Isabella, Kenau, Hugo De Groot, Piet Hein, Michiel de Ruyter...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Books
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Paper
1967 Danish Language Vintage Magazines Bo Bedre Scandinavian Home Style Design
Located in Miami, FL
Ten issues of the Year 1967 Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish vintage magazines of Modern Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
Atlas of Interior Design Dominic Bradbury
Located in New York, NY
“Flipping through a few pages will transport you . . . Armchair travelers rejoice.” – AD PRO
Explore interior-design masterpieces around the globe from the 1940s to today with this unique geographically arranged survey – discover iconic rooms in 9 continental regions in this ground-breaking survey spanning more than 50 countries
This unparalleled global survey features more than 400 of the most inspirational residential rooms from the past eight decades. With the work of icons of interior design past and present, such as Kelly Behun, Stéphane Boudin, Jacques Grange, Peter Marino, Brigette Romanek...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Great Women Sculptors
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of more than 300 groundbreaking women sculptors that surveys 500 years of creative ingenuity from around the world
Presenting a more expansive and inclusive history of sculpture, Great Women Sculptors surveys the work of more than 300 trailblazing artists from over 60 countries, spanning 500 years from the Renaissance to the present day.
Organized alphabetically, each artist is represented by an image and newly commissioned text. This wide-ranging survey champions the best-known women sculptors from art history alongside today’s rising stars. From more recognizable names such as Camille Claudel, Gego, Barbara Hepworth, and Yayoi Kusama to some of today’s most significant contemporary artists including Huma Bhaba, Mona Hatoum, and Simone Leigh, this book showcases 500 years of sculptural creativity in one accessible, visually stunning volume.
Artists featured, in A–Z order by surname: Magdalena Abakanowicz; Alice Adams; Kelly Akashi; Jane Alexander; Shaikha Al Mazrou; Olga de Amaral; Janine Antoni; Ruth Asawa; Tauba Auerbach; Ghazaleh Avarzamani; Alice Aycock; Margarita Azurdia; Leilah Babirye; Nairy Baghramian; Natalie Ball; Rina Banerjee; Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press; Rosa Barba; Phyllida Barlow; Yto Barrada; Mária Bartuszová; Rana Begum; Nina Beier; Patricia Belli; Lynda Benglis; Lauren Berkowitz; Sarah Bernhardt; Huma Bhabha; Alexandra Bircken; Cosima von Bonin; Monica Bonvicini; Chakaia Booker; Louise Bourgeois; Carol Bove; Beverly Buchanan...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 2 Books
Laques Venitiennes du Dix-Huitieme Siecle" by Saul Levy. This is a scholarly and lavishly illustrated account of Venetian 18th century lacquer furniture published in 1968 in two volumes, with 496 color illustrations - text is in French. Both volumes have their original dust jackets.
Volume 1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches...
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18th Century Antique Books
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Paper
Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert, 1st Ed
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert. Abbeville Press, NY, 1982. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerous color photos of important lots from all ...
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1980s American Vintage Books
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Paper
Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
"Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood," published in 1858 by T. Nelson in London and New York, serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the historical a...
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1850s Antique Books
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Paper
Gabriella Crespi: Il Segno e lo Spirito=The Sign and the Spirit
By Gabriella Crespi, Electa
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Palazzo Reale, Milan, September 24-October 16, 2011. Published in 2011 by Electa. Square 4to (9.75” x 9.75”), hardcover with pictorial boards, 14...
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2010s Italian Modern Books
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Paper
Honoré Lannuier Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ébéniste
By Peter M. Kenny
Located in valatie, NY
Honoré Lannuier Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ébéniste in Federal New York by Peter M. Kenny. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY, 1998. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published to accompany an exhibition at the MET. This monograph covers the 16 years that Lannuier made late Federal style...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Taking One's Own Ship Around the World, By and Signed By William K. Vanderbilt
Located in valatie, NY
Taking One's Own Ship Around the World. A journal descriptive of scenes and incidents, together with observations from the log book. Recorded on the Voyage Around the World October 25, 1928 to May 16, 1929 of the Yacht Ara, Written and Signed by William K. Vanderbilt. This is a First edition of Vanderbilt’s account of his voyage around the world aboard the diesel yacht Ara. Bound in the original brown buckram, with gilt titles and tooling on the spine, and a gilt top edge with pictorial endpapers. Illustrated with colored engravings after photographs by Wiliam E. Belanske, Pierre C...
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1920s American Vintage Books
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Paper
CAPOTE, Truman. The Grass Harp. - 1951 - FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CAPOTE, Truman.
TITLE: The Grass Harp.
PUBLISHER: NY: Random House, 1951.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-3/8", inscribed on the front bl...
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1950s American Vintage Books
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Fabric
The Golden Pharaoh The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Golden Pharaoh: The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery in Archaeology, the Treasures of Tutankhamen, by Philipp Vandenberg. Stated First American edition. 328 pages wit...
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1980s American Vintage Books
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Paper
"The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families" First Edition Book
By Betty C. Monkman
Located in valatie, NY
The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families by Betty C. Monkman. New York: Abbeville Press, 2000. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A beautiful coffee table book about The White House. It showcases the historic furniture and decorative accessories, including silver, glass, porcelain, and textiles, along with purchasing habits of the first families. The book tells how Theodore Roosevelt swept away all traces of the 19th century interiors including a Tiffany glass screen that spanned the entrance hall. It reveals documents about James Monroe ordering precious objects from France in 1817, and why presidents after this were encouraged to restrict their purchases to American products...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Sotheby's, The Collection of Craig Wright, New York Auction Catalog Sept, 2011
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Collection of Craig Wright, New York Auction Catalog Sept. 2011. 234 lots on 151 pp., Illustrated in color and fully described. "Craig Wrig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
The Book Of Common Prayer - 1960 - IN A SCARCE EARLY BINDING BY PHILIP SMITH !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.
TITLE: The Book Of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, & other Rites & Ceremonies of The Church, According to the use of The United ...
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1960s British Vintage Books
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Leather
Christie's NY: Important French Furniture, Ceramics Property from J. Paul Getty
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's NY: Important French Furniture, Ceramics, Tapestries, and Carpets including Property from J. Paul Getty Museum, October 1996. 447 lots and 295 ag...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
GRIBBLE. Rousseau & The Women He Loved. 1ST ED EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GRIBBLE, Francis.
TITLE: Rousseau And The Women He Loved.
PUBLISHER: London: Eveleigh Nash, 1908.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION EXTRA ILLUSTRATED COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., 8-1...
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Early 1900s British Antique Books
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Leather
Design in America the Cranbrook Vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark
By Robert Judson Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Design in America: the Cranbrook vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark. Abrams, in association with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Metropol...
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1980s American Vintage Books
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Paper
American Porcelain, 1770-1920, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American porcelain, 1770-1920. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1989. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A large catalogue from The Metropolitan Museum of Art...
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20th Century American Books
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Paper
The Americans Robert Frank, Jack Kerouac 1st Enlarged Ed. 1969
Located in CA, CA
First printing of the first revised & enlarged hardcover edition of The Americans by Robert Frank with writings by Jack Kerouac published by Aperture /Grossman 1969.
The landmark ...
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1960s Vintage Books
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Paper
Antique Badminton Library Book, Fishing, Reference, English, Sporting Interest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Badminton Library Book. An English language, hard bound reference title on fishing by Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell, dating to the la...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Books
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Paper
Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway
By Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway and remaining contents of Somerton, Castleknock on 24th and 25th May, 1988. 1st Ed softcover auction c...
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1980s Northern Irish Vintage Books
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Paper
"Legend of Dick Turpin Part 1 & 2" Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
The Legend of Dick Turpin part 1 and 2, Thursday 9 March 2006 (Christie's). Maurice 'Dick' Turpin (1928-2005) was one of the great characters of the Englis...
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Early 2000s British Books
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Paper
Uncensored Anthology Gathered from Many Questionable Sources, Leather, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
An Uncensored anthology gathered from many questionable sources.
Illustrated by Joseph Wynn. Published by The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, New York, 1939. The only copy in leat...
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1930s American Vintage Books
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Leather, Paper
Gillows: of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, Rare 2 Vol. Boxed, 1st Ed Set
Located in valatie, NY
Gillows: of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Cabinetmakers and International Merchants : A Furniture and Business History, by Susan E. Stuart. Rare 1st Ed 2 Volume Boxed Set, now out ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books
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Paper
Three Lives by Gertrude Stein, First Edition, First Printing
Located in Middletown, NY
This is the FIRST edition, FIRST printing of Gertrude Stein's (1874-1946) FIRST published book and is from the FIRST issue of 700 copies, with a further 300 copies exported to Britai...
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Early 20th Century American Books
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Canvas, Paper
Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life by Francis Parkman
By Frederic Remington, Francis Parkman
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Parkman, Francis. The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life. Illustrated by Frederic Remington. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1894. Octavo. Rebound by Benne...
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1890s American Antique Books
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Leather, Paper
Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table Vicky Lowry
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The first and only monograph on the life and work of the iconic Danish-American mid-century furniture designer Jens Risom – an unsung hero of Mid-Century Modern design
Jens Risom,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
John Bull Original Annuals from 1820-1829
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a set of 9 volumes, leather bound John Bull yearly annuals.
All the weekly newspaper publications of John Bull for the years 1820-1829 (Inclusi...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Books
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Paper
Annie Leibovitz Sumo, Patti Smith Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition: Patti Smith
Sumo-size: 50.0 x 69.0 cm (19.7 x 27.2 in.), 476 pages, Hardcover (incl. 6 fold-outs) with supplement book (INT-Edition) and bookstand designed by Marc Newson
Editor: Annie Leibovitz, Benedikt Taschen, Simone Philippi
Contributing authors: Steve Martin, Graydon Carter, Annie Leibovitz, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Paul Roth
Limited to a total of 10,000 copies, all signed by Annie Leibovitz: (No. 1,001–10,000 Collector‘s Edition) is available in 4 different dust jackets that collectors can choose from: Whoopi Goldberg; Keith Haring; David Byrne and Patti Smith and (No. 1–1,000 Art Edition) is limited to 1,000 copies, bound in leather, each numbered and signed by Annie Leibovitz, comes with all 4 dust jackets and a Fine art print: Keith Haring, New York City, 1986, size: 50,0 x 69,0 cm (19,7 x 27,2 in.)
The ultimate portrait collection of the most famous celebrities, by the most well known photographer in the world, from Annie Leibovitz's 40 years in photography (including a large number of previously unseen images from her archives). 500 of the most celebrated people from the worlds of music, cinema, TV, art, fashion, theater, literature, politics, and sports are featured in a size, scale and printing quality never before seen. 240 photos in total. Comes with specially designed limited edition Marc Newson book Stand...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Antique and Vintage Books
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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Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
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