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Ruhlmann Vintage Photograph Album (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A unique photograph album in original grey card wrappers with the Ruhlmann name embossed on the front and the name of the client Monsieur Molinie also...
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Early 20th Century Books
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Paper
Antique Scottish History Book, Tales of a Grandfather, Walter Scott, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Books
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Paper
Mid-Century Modern Designers
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textiles
More than 50 years later, the fascination wi...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
$90 / item
GWR Castles Book, Charles Oman, Historic Illustrated Reference, Vintage, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of 'Castles' by Charles Oman. An illustrated reference book published by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in 1929, presented in intact, original order with char...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Books
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Paper
Art and the Machine Book by Sheldon and Martha Cheney
Located in New York, NY
Seminal early consideration of Machine Age design and architecture in America, tracking the rise of the industrial design profession, written by Sheldon and Martha Cheney and publish...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Books
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Paper
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter.
The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth.
Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Foil
Spooky Celebrations Around the World
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to the spookiest, and most fun, book of celebrations from around the world!
You’ll have heard of Halloween, and maybe Día de Muertos, or Obon too, but did you know there are...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
$20 / item
Warhol: A Personal Photographic Memoir (with a drawing by Christopher Makos)
By (after) Andy Warhol, Christopher Makos
Located in New York, NY
First printing (stated) of this photo essay on Andy Warhol by his friend and collaborator Christopher Makos, “the man who first handed Warhol a camera and taught him how to use it.” ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
The Jewish Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
A rich trove of contemporary global Jewish cuisine, featuring hundreds of stories and recipes for home cooks everywhere
The Jewish Cookbook is an inspiring celebration of the divers...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Paper
$50 / item
Lucian Freud Two-Volume Monograph with Slipcase
Located in New York, NY
With more than 480 illustrations, this is the most comprehensive publication to date on one of the greatest painters of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Lucian Freud.
Lucian Freu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example « Commentary on the Psalms ». These beaut...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Books
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Paper
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books
Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 books available. We will send pictures of the actual books before shipping them out.
An attractive collection of 2000 mid-size antique leather-bound books. This lot of books on literature from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of varying rich, warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The books seated side-by-side measures 2,5 meters, approximate 8´2 foot run. This collection of antique Swedish books are ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves...
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
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Leather, Paper
America's Painted Ladies
Located in Bradenton, FL
America's Painted Ladies, the ultimate celebration of our Victorians, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen, photographs by Douglas Keister. Softcover book, published in 1994 by Pen...
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1990s Victorian Books
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Paper
Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover.1st edition, 1st printing.Taken between 1967 and the present, these 150 pictures by 35 photographers are reprinted from Rolling Stone.Ti...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Books
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Paper
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 1964
Located in Bradenton, FL
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published by Macmillan Publishing Company of New York in 1964. Printed in the United States of America, 1037 ...
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1960s American Vintage Books
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Paper
City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors: Inspiring Homes of Architects, Designers
Located in New York, NY
The longtime Angeleno and celebrated photographer Tim Street-Porter offers this sweeping survey of the best of both historic and contemporary Los Angeles houses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good Nike Apparel
Located in New York, NY
The first book to chart a visual history of women’s sportswear, and the key role that Nike has played in it over the last 50 years
This is a book about Nike sportswear and what it m...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
Bulgari Italy by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bulgari Book by Amanda Triossi and Daniela Mascetti Hardcover Book.
Bulgari Jewelry Coffee Table Book, Italy.
This is a beautiful coffee table or library book about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari) Italy.
Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment lifestyle.
Contained in a well-made matching publisher decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the book with archival pictures the book traces the development of the Bulgari style, which has captivated Movie stars and Royalty since its start in Rome in 1884.
Beautiful hardcover table book with full-color plates and excellent history. Rather fascinating for a jewelry buff or collector.
Bulgari is a lavishly illustrated exploration of Italy’s greatest jeweler. New photography and archival pictures trace the development of the Bulgari style, a distinctive look that has captivated royalty, movie stars and others for more than a century. This elegant volume will delight anyone in the fields of fashion and jewelry design as well as the many enthusiastic collectors of Bulgari jewels.Bulgari Book Written by Amanda Trissi and Daniela Mascetti, Abbeville Press Publishers Circa 2007, Like New Condition.
This Large Heavy Book Is Amazing, The Photos are Breathtaking and the Descriptive Information Excels.
Showing Italy's Greatest Jewelers' Style and Distinctive Look, Through The Years.
Not only a feast for the eyes but also a serious scholarly study' - The Spectator
'An opulent foray into the glamorous world of Italy's greatest jeweler' - Daily Telegraph
'Lavishly documents [Bulgari's] opulent and long-established house styles and classic designs' - V&A Magazine
Size: Folio - 13.5" Tall.
Title: Bulgari Publication date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover Gorgeous book.
Printed in Italy. second Edition.
Publisher: Abbeville Press Publishers
255 pages with text in English.
About the Author: Amanda Triossi is a jewelry expert at Sotheby’s.She co-wrote Earrings and The Necklace with Daniela Mascetti. Both titles were published by Thames & Hudson.
Daniela Mascetti is Director of Sotheby’s Jewelry Department and the author of several books on jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Books
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Paper
Miami: Trends and Traditions Hardcover Book by Beth Dunlop and Roberto Schezen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Miami: Trends and Traditions Hardcover Book by Beth Dunlop and Roberto Schezen.Miami: Trends and Traditions is the first volume in a series of books documenting significant architectural interiors and important houses - both familiar and seldom seen - in favorite cities around the globe.Photographer Roberto Schezen, together with architectural critic Beth Dunlop, explores Miami's great architectural treasures, from well-known landmarks, including Vizcaya, the Morris Lapidus apartment, and the Delano Hotel...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Books
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Paper
Guitar: the Shape of Sound
Located in New York, NY
As seen in Harper’s Bazaar UK, Guitar World, and Design Week
The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models
The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music. From Delta blues on acoustics to electric rock & roll, and all that came in its wake, the guitar has proven the most versatile and emotive conduit for musical expression and experimentation.
Across more than 300 years, master guitar-makers have striven continually for new sculptural and aural peaks, yet the guitar's immediacy and intimacy endures, however loud the volume controls on the amplifiers are turned.
With 100 of the finest and most innovative models of guitar from the 17th century to the present day alongside the players who changed the face of popular music, Guitar includes fascinating stories behind iconic models from an eclectic mix of brands, including Alden, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Ibanez, Kay, Martin, Millimetric Instruments, Mosrite, Greg Smallman, and Stauffer.
The book also includes a wealth of fascinating and lesser known information about enigmatic performers including the Beatles, Woody Guthrie, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
$60 / item
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by John ...
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Books
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Leather, Paper
Glass Houses
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass
Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect-designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. Th...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
$50 / item
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
Lindbergh, Charles a., "We", 1927, First Edition, with the Dj & Signed
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LINDBERGH, Charles A.
TITLE: "WE".
PUBLISHER: NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.
DESCRIPTION: SIGNED FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., signed by Lindbergh on the title-page, illustr...
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1920s American Vintage Books
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Fabric
Nicole Hollis: Artistry of Home
Located in New York, NY
Nicole Hollis: Artistry of Home
Author Nicole Hollis, Introduction by David Wiseman, Photographs by Douglas Friedman
Celebrated for her “delightfully el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$65 / item
Amazônia, SUMO, Limited Edition Signed Book & Exclusive Renzo Piano Bookstand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector’s Edition Book (No. 401–2,400), numbered and signed by Sebastião Salgado, with corresponding bookstand designed by Renzo Piano exclusively f...
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2010s European Books
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Steel
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...
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1840s British Antique Books
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Fabric
Percy Bysshe SHELLEY. The Masque of Anarchy. 1832 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe.
TITLE: The Masque of Anarchy. Now First Published, with a Preface by Leigh Hunt.
PUBLISHER: London: Edward Moxon, 1832.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION....
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1830s British Antique Books
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Leather
Sotheby's London, Highlights from an Important Private European Collection
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's London; Highlights From an Important Private European Collection. London: Sotheby's, 2006. Softcover. 158 pp. The single-owner sale includes Old Master paintings, important...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books
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Paper
Johann GOETHE - Faust - LIMITED EDITION - SIGNED BY WILLY POGANY !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von - Willy Pogany.
TITLE: Faust.
PUBLISHER: London: Hutchinson & Co., 1908.
DESCRIPTION: LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY POGANY. 1 vol., 10-15/16" x 9"...
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Early 1900s English Antique Books
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Leather
Francois Catroux Designer Book by David Netto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Francois Catroux Designer Book by David Netto.
Francois Catroux innovator interior designer.
He mastered the idea of being contemporary.
This book looks at his work projects ranging ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Books
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Paper
The State Russian Museum - Russian Odyssey
Located in Bradenton, FL
The State Russian Museum - Russian Odyssey. Hardcover book with dustjacket from the exhibition which took place at The Florida International Museum from November 1st, 2003, through A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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Paper
Body of Art Book
Located in New York, NY
"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$60 / item
Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and complete first English edition of this seminal work.
Pliny, Gaius Secundus / Plinius, Gaius Secundus (23-79 AD) / Translated by Philemon Holland.
The Historie of the Wor...
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Early 17th Century English Antique Books
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Leather, Paper
CHURCHILL. History of The English Speaking Peoples - ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 4 vols
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston.
TITLE: A History of The English-Speaking Peoples.
PUBLISHER: London: Cassell and Co, Ltd., 1956-8.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS. 4 volumes, ...
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1950s British Vintage Books
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Leather
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, Illustrated by R. Kent, First Trade Edition Thus
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick. New York: Random House, 1930. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. First trade edition (thus). Octavo. Original publisher’s pictorial black front cloth board, s...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Books
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Fabric, Paper
Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World
Located in New York, NY
In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects
No one appreciates a building quite like an architect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Complete Purdon's Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Collection Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Complete collection set of gilt leather bound library book set of one hundred twenty nine volumes. PURDON'S Pennsylvania Statutes & Consolidated Statutes Annotated. Copyright 2003 by...
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper, Leather
Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces
Located in New York, NY
An innovative and original survey of the best Mid-Century Modern architecture from around the world
Featuring 450 of the very best works of Mid-Century Modern architecture from eve...
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2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
$150 / item
Diego Giacometti by Daniel Marchesseau (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully photographed book which covers the work and career of one of the 20th centuries greatest metal ware artists and sculptors. 220 pages with 284 photographic illustrations...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Christie's Review of the Season 1990
Located in Bradenton, FL
Christie's Review of the Season 1990. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Printed in the Netherlands, 500 pages.
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1990s Dutch Books
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Paper
No Place Like Home Interiors by Madeline Stuart
Located in New York, NY
The first book from renowned Hollywood-based interior designer Madeline Stuart, whose elegant decorating is predicated on timeless design, be it modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Banksy Graffitied Walls and Wasn’t Sorry Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
A clever, quirky biography of a leading contemporary artist, for children
Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist who secretly spray paints pictures on streets and walls while no o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Japan, The Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
The definitive, home cooking recipe collection from one of the most respected and beloved culinary cultures
Japan: The Cookbook has more than 400 sumptuous recipes by acclaimed food writer Nancy Singleton Hachisu. The iconic and regional traditions of Japan are organized by course and contain insightful notes alongside the recipes. The dishes - soups, noodles, rices, pickles, one-pots, sweets, and vegetables - are simple and elegant.
Nancy Singleton Hachisu lives on a farm in Japan with her family, and is a James Beard Award-nominated author of two cookbooks: Japanese Farm...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Paper
$50 / item
Ultimate Collector Cars, Double Volume, Special Edition Book
By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamwheeling.
The stories behind 100 of the world’s most coveted automobiles.
From the adrenaline-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans to the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lake Como’s famed Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to the premier Monterey Car Week, the collector car calendar and market has shown one of the most extraordinary growth trajectories of recent years. As thousands flock to specialized meet ups, rallies, auctions, and Concours d’Elegance around the globe, asking prices for the rarest motors have revved higher and higher. So much so, that the value of the 100 cars included in this book exceeds a staggering $ 1 billion.
For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this double-volume is the unrivaled collector car anthology. Curating 100 of the most exquisite, remarkable, and desirable cars of all time to tell a spellbinding story of automotive design-and-engineering endeavor in the tireless pursuit of ever-greater performance both on and off the track, from the first Indy 500-winning 1910 Marmon Wasp to the futuristic 2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie.
Laps ahead of any generic catalog, this superlative volume exudes authority and elegance, settling for nothing less than the very best of the best, and presenting each model with the lavish spreads it deserves, complete with stunning imagery taken by the world’s leading car photographers alongside rare archival treasures, from original factory photos to famous motorsports event posters. Each entry is also accompanied by expert descriptive texts and specs, detailing each car’s make, model, year, engine size, horsepower, top speed, transmission, and all-important production numbers.
By passionately tapping into their transatlantic expertise and insider knowledge of car auctions, museums, and collections around the world, design authors Peter and Charlotte Fiell survey the autoworld's finest cars of all time. Their carefully curated selection spans the whole history of the automobile, taking in such rare models as a 1912 Stutz Model A Bearcat, as well as lesser-known jewels such as the astonishing 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS “Goutte d’Eau” Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi.
This definitive compendium includes a foreword from Rob Myers, the founder of RM Sotheby’s, and includes an introduction from the authors that gives a unique perspective on the ins and outs of car collecting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Signature Dishes That Matter
Located in New York, NY
A global celebration of the iconic restaurant dishes that defined the course of culinary history over the past 300 years
Today's food-lovers often travel the globe to enjoy the foo...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Paper
$50 / item
Aesop's Fables - 1793 Stockdale ILLUSTRATED EDITION, Bedford binding
Located in Middletown, NY
Aesop (S. Croxall transl.)
The Fables of Aesop; With a Life of the Author; and Embellished with one Hundred & twelve Plates
London: John Stockdale, 1793.
FIRST EDITION - 2 vol., La...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Books
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Leather, Paper
Turkish Style Hardcover Book by Stefanos Yerasimos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Turkish Style Hardcover November 1, 1992 by Stephane Yerasimos (Author), Kaya Dincer.
The Turkish home is a living tradition whose refinement has continued uninterrupted for over 10,...
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1990s Turkish Islamic Books
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Paper
Vienna 1900 - Architecture & Design by Kirk Varnedoe
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vienna 1900 - Architecture & Design. Softcover book, published in conjunction with the exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which ran from July 3-October 21, 198...
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1980s American Vintage Books
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Paper
Art and Craft in Africa by Laure Meyer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art and Craft in Africa, Everyday Life, Ritual, Court Art by Laure Meyer. Softcover book, published in 1995. Over 180 illustrations in color, printed in Italy, 207 pages.
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1990s Italian Books
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Paper
Designing a Garden
Located in New York, NY
The intimate Monk’s Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston embodies the design principles that inform the work of noted lands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$40 / item
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
Located in Alamo, CA
"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie was published in 1909 by Hodder & Stoughton. It was illustrated by Arthur Rackham. It contains fifty full-page color illustrations m...
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Early 20th Century English Books
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Paper, Leather
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi. Published by St.Martin's Press, 1991. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The unself-conscious and affectionate con...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Louis Poulsen First House of Light
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen
Founded in Denmark in 1874 by Ludvig Raymond Poulsen, the origina...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759.
299pp. Woodcut ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31...
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1750s Swiss Antique Books
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Leather, Paper
Sketches On The Old Road Through France to Florence by A. H. Hallam Murray
Located in Middletown, NY
London: John Murray, 1904.
First, Limited Edition.
4to, 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 inches (244 x197 mm); xxv, map, 328 pp. Wide margins, printed on hand-made unbleached Arnold paper. 48 full-pa...
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Early 20th Century American Books
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Gold Leaf
Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Located in Middletown, NY
A precursor of Benjamin Franklin's famous and popular POOR RICHARD's ALMANAC
Rider, Cardanus
Rider's (1726) British Merlin; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful Veritie...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Books
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Gold Leaf
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with a snake symbol, surrounded by exquisitely detailed Gothic heraldic elements and jeweled embellishments. Burgundy velvet lined interior, retaining original leather backing and spine, wear commensurate with age, ideal for a museum or private collection.
Measurements: 13.63 inches high, 11 inches wide, 1 inch deep
Condition: the enamel panel is in excellent condition, age appropriate wear to velvet, leather and interior pages. Please note, the enamel panel may be removed and mounted on a modern folio if desired. This piece may be framed or displayed as a decorative panel on a stand
Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Books
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Enamel
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
To study Gio Ponti’s prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. His creations expand intuitively with the Italian grandeur ...
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2010s Italian Books
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Paper
$250 / item
4 Volumes. Cervantes. Don Quixote.
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. Cervantes. Don Quixote. Translated From The Spanish by PA. Motteux. Bound in full green morocco, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels, marbled endpapers. Hand-Colored...
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Early 20th Century British Books
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Leather
$5,500 / set
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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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
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.
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