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Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
1924 A Passage to India
By E.M. Forster 1
Located in Bath, GB
An exceptional first edition of this canonical work of colonial era fiction, presented in an excellent example of the original unclipped dust wrapper.
An Important Work, First Editi...
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1920s British Vintage Books
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Paper
Olympic Portraits by Annie Leibovizt - 1st edition 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Olympic Portraits by Annie Leibovizt - 1st edition 1997.Annie Leibovitz' black and white photographs from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books
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Paper
Pair Of First Edition Novels by Minette Walters, Signed, English, Hard Bound
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of First Edition novels by Minette Walters. An English language, author signed hard-bound crime fiction, dating to the early 1990s.
An award-winning author, Minette Walters (September 1949) has written over 15 titles since her first novel The Ice House...
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Late 20th Century British Books
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Paper
naissances d' ahprodite - LUCIEN CLERGUE - 1966 Brussels & Brussels
Located in Rochester, NY
naissances d' aphrodite - LUCIEN CLERGUE - birth of aphrodite - 1966 Brussels & Brussels, New York - Hardcover ivory cloth book w/ black lettering and dust jacket. Exquisite erotic black...
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1960s Vintage Books
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Paper
1907 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
By Edward Fitzgerald
Located in Bath, GB
A sumptuously bound copy of this noted work, presented here in a highly decorative Bumpus binding, with exquisite gilt detail and watered silk pastedowns.
The 1907 edition of the wo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Books
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Paper
Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.; forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S.
In fair, well-thumbed order. Some pages loose and displaying signs of coloration
Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
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Paper
Circle: International Survey of Constructive Art
By Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Foundational text of twentieth century modernism in art, architecture, town planning, housing, interior design, and design; edited by Ben Nicholson, Naum Gabo, and J.L. Martin. Layou...
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1930s English Machine Age Vintage Books
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Paper
Antique Book, Religio Medici, Sir Thomas Browne, English Language, Dated 1915
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an an antique copy of Religio Medici by Sir Thomas Browne. An English language book, published by Macmillan & Co, London in the early 20th century, dated 1915.
A seventeent...
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Early 20th Century British Books
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Paper
Rare Antique Books Set of 10 The World's 50 Best Short Novels from 1929
Located in San Diego, CA
The World's 50 Best Short Novels Set of 10 Red Cover 1929 Funk and Wagnalls. All together they measure 6 in. x 4 in. x 8 in. Unique and rare complete collection of 10 editions from 1...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Books
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Linen, Paper
Herbert Matter Knoll Catalog 1950 Vintage
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Knoll catalog ca' 1950 designed by Herbert Matter. Spiral bound with approx. 80 pages. Silver cover with big K Knoll logo that became a classic.
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
Carlo Scarpa: Visions in Glass, 1926-1962 Christie's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A Private European Collection New York 4th May 2017
Before Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) began designing some of Italy’s most celebrated modernist buildings, he spent more than 20 years ...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Sonia Delaunay - Arthur A. Cohen - New York, 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York, 1988. Hardback with English text.
A lavishly illustrated volume with black-and-white and coloured reproduced photographs, t...
Category
1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
1966 Third Girl
Located in Bath, GB
A signed first edition of this classic Hercule Poirot title, exceptionally scarce to see signed.
The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated.
Flat signed...
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1960s European Vintage Books
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Paper
Hundertwasser Architecture - 1997 Taschen - 1st Edition
By TASCHEN
Located in Rochester, NY
Hundertwasser Architecture 1997 Taschen 1st Edition. Hard cover black cloth with gilt lettering, Includes wrap around die cut band, 317 pages. Catalogue Raisonne of Hundertwasser arc...
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1990s German Futurist Books
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Paper
Pioneers of Modern Art in the Museum of the City of Amsterdam, 1st Edition 1961
Located in New York, NY
Pioneers of Modern Art features works from 1870 - 1960 by many artists including Van Gogh, Degas, Kirchner, Delauney, Kandinsky, Chagall, Leger, Picasso, Moholy Nagy, Le Corbusier. S...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
1964 The Giving Tree
By Shel Silverstein
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely first impression copy of Shel Silverstein's important and influential children's novel, illustrated by Silverstein throughout, in an early im...
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1960s European Vintage Books
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Paper
1939 Hercule Poirot's Christmas
Located in Bath, GB
The scarce first edition of this festive novel by the Queen of Detective Fiction, Agatha Christie. In the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.
The first edition, first impression of the work.
In the very scarce unrestored first state unclipped dust wrapper, priced 7s 6d.
With three pages of advertisements to the rear of the work.
From the library of Rolling Stone, Charlie Watts.
A festive murder...
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1930s European Vintage Books
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Paper
Bvlgari Bulgari High Jewelry Luxury Coffee Table Book, circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful coffee table (or library book for a home) about the history of the iconic Italian luxury jeweler Bvlgari (or Bulgari), circa 1990s, Italy. Book covers Bulgari's history in creating iconic gorgeous jewelry and its connection, globally, to architecture, fashion, entertainment - lifestyle. Gorgeous book. Printed in Italy. First Edition.
Book is contained in a well-made decorated slipcase that matches the jacket of the hardcover book. This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest jewelers. With the use of new photographs together 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.
Title: BVLGARI (BULGARI)
Publisher: Leonardo Arte srl, Milan
Publish: 1996, First edition
Binding: Hard slipcover pocket, perfect-bound, hard cover with four-color process 'dust' jacket.
Printing: Printed in Italy.
Dimensions: Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm) x Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
Blue Italian Murano bowl...
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1990s Italian Books
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Paper
1926 Television (Seeing by Wire or Wireless) by Alfred Dinsdale
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on television. This was the first book in English on television, and Dinsdale discusses the timeline and technical challenges of t...
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1920s European Vintage Books
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Paper
Perfume & Scent Bottle Collecting with Prices - Jean Sloan - 1989
Located in London, GB
Published by Wallace-Homestead Company, updated and revised edition, 1989. Hardback with English text.
This comprehensive volume, complemented by a handy price guide, is the ultimat...
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1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
Mario Testino Front Row Back Stage First Edition Hardcover Book 1999
Located in New York, NY
The oversize first edition hardcover book, Front Row/Backstage, by photographer Mario Testino.
Published in 1999, Front Row/Backstage captures the excitement and drama of the intern...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Antique Guide Book Things Seen in Venice, English Language, Travel, Dated 1923
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique guide book 'Things Seen in Venice' by Lonsdale and Laura M. Ragg. In English, cotton bound with photographic illustrations, published in 1923.
From a series of ea...
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Early 20th Century British Books
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Paper
Vintage Reference, The Book of the Fly Rod, Sherringham & Moore, English, 1936
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reference book, The Book of the Fly-Rod edited by Sheringham & Moore. An English language compendium of fishing interest, this edition printed in 1936.
A collecti...
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Mid-20th Century British Books
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Paper
Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book. February 1, 2000 by Al Hirschfeld.Over 400 Hirschfeld drawings and photographs many never before collected. Includes essays by Whoopi Goldberg, Arthur Miller, Mel Gussow, Kurt Vonnegut, Grace Mirabella, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld and more. Commentary by Hirschfeld throughout.
* Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books...
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Late 20th Century American Books
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Paper
Original The Audubon Folio Book and Set of 30 Prints
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original combination of "The Audubon Folio: 30 Great Bird Paintings" and accompanying book by George Dock Jr. from 1964 ("Audubon in the Atomic Age"). Includes all 30 full color ...
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
Queen Anne & Georgian Looking Glasses - Hinckley - 1990 Tauris - 1st Edition
Located in Rochester, NY
Queen Anne & Georgian Looking Glasses - Old English and Early American - Glasses - E. Lewis Hinckley - 1990 Tauris Antique Press London. Harcover brown cloth book w/ dustjacket. The ...
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1990s Queen Anne Books
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Paper
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Edition 1999.
Large format coffee table book. Near Fine. Hardcover.
First Edition. 11" x 9.5". 192 pages, ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Books
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Paper
King Kong by Delos W. Lovelace, First Photoplay Edition, 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lovelace, Delos W. King Kong. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1932. 8vo. Rebound in 1/4 green leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt stamps, and gilt titles to spine. New matching archival slipcase.
Presented is a first edition of Delos W. Lovelace’s adaptation of King Kong. This printing was published by Grosset & Dunlap, in New York, in December of 1932, just months before the March 1933 film premiere of King Kong. The book has been beautifully rebound in handsome ¼ green leather and cloth boards, with raised bands and gilt stamps and tiles to the spine, and a matching green archival slipcase.
RKO producer Merian Cooper and writer Edgar Wallace originally conceived of the story about a remote island inhabited by a huge silverback gorilla, among other creatures. After Wallace’s untimely death, the thrilling screenplay was finished by James A. Creelman and Ruth Rose. Just as the RKO film of King Kong was finishing production, Cooper asked his friend Delos Lovelace to adapt the film's screenplay into a novelization. On the novel’s cover, Lovelace’s name was overshadowed by the phrase, “conceived by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper.” The Grosset & Dunlap book was published later that month, on December 27, and served as part of the film’s advance marketing campaign. The book would go on to see numerous reprints, furthering King Kong's status as a cultural phenomenon.
Alexander Grosset and George T...
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1930s American Vintage Books
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Leather, Paper
The Decorative Arts in France 1900-1942 1st US edition 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli New York 1990. hardback
The go-to reference on the French Society of Decorative Artists arranged chronologically and featuring the work of Guimard, Ruhlmann, Ch...
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1990s Art Deco Books
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Paper
Arts Decoratifs 1925: A Personal Recollection of the Paris Exhibition - 1975
Located in London, GB
Published by Academy Editions/St. Martin’s Press, London/New York, 1st edition, 1975. Hardback with English text.
This is a book of historical importance, it charted the course of the monumental Paris...
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1970s Vintage Books
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Paper
Vintage Book, The Story of British Sporting Prints, English, Limited Run, 1929
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage book, The Story of British Sporting Prints by Captain Frank Siltzer. An English, hard bound reference book of engravings, da...
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Early 20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
Parish Hadley by Sister Parish, Albert Hadley and Christopher Petkanas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
:Sixty Years of American Design
In this lavishly illustrated book the late Sister Parish and Albert Hadley offered an insight into the timeless elegance and incredible style of their...
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Late 20th Century Books
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Paper
Madeleine Vionnet - Jacqueline Demornex - 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1991
Located in London, GB
A Rizzoli publication, 1st U. S. edition, New York, 1991. Hardback with English text. Translated from the original French edition.
Synonymous with Haute Couture, Madame Vionnet’s sensuous yet technically excellent couture lent her the reputation of being ‘the architect among dressmakers’. Renowned for her invention of the bias cut, which sumptuously drapes into sinuous folds following the natural curves of the female body, it was an unparalleled invention which highlighted a dignified, classic yet modern and femme fatale ideal femme of the 30s
. An admirer of Grecian statues...
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1990s Books
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Paper
MOBILIER 1900-1925 - Edith Mannoni & Chantal Bizot - 1st ed., Paris, early 60s
Located in London, GB
Published by Editions CH. MASSIN, 1st edition Paris, early 60s. Hardback with French text.
A beautiful book on French furniture innovations and the most ...
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1960s Vintage Books
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Paper
Cecil Beaton Stage and Film Designs - Charles Spencer - 1st edition, 1975
Located in London, GB
Published by Academy Editions, London & St. Martin’s Press, New York, 1st edition, 1975. Hardback with English text.
Inspired by the Edwardian beau monde, Beaton’s oeuvre as a stage...
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1970s Vintage Books
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Paper
Antique Book Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English Language, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.; forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S.
Intact order, with some light marks but remarkably presentable for age and intended use - occasional pressed leaves throughout
Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris...
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Early 20th Century British Books
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Paper
VALENTINO - André Leon Talley - 1st edition, Milan, 1982
Located in London, GB
Published by Franco Maria Ricci Editore, 1st edition, Milan, 1982. Hardback with Italian and English text.
This very scarce catalogue is numbered 415 among only 600 copies published in 1982. This beautiful publication is made possible by the concerted effort of Franco Maria Ricci’s directive guidance and Valentino archives’ general offering of rare couture sketches...
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1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination Paperback – January 1, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination Paperback – January 1, 1977.
* Publisher : George Braziller (January 1, 1977)
* Language : English
* Paperback : 119 pages
* Item We...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Books
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Paper
Picasso: Les Dames de Mougins. Secrets d'alcove d'un atelier, 1964
Located in London, GB
Published by Éditions Cercle d’Art, 1st edition, Paris 1964. Hardback with French text.
This scarce catalogue of Picasso’s oeuvre is like an imaginary museum plentiful of paintings, sculptures, and other papier-mâché works made by Picasso during his time in Mougins. Many of the works inside were newly discovered at the time and have never appeared inside a catalogue or have been included in an exhibition. A visual feast of sorts and an intimate invitation into Picasso’s Atelier...
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1960s Vintage Books
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Paper
Art Deco Prints Giuliano Ercoli 1st Edition 1989
Located in London, GB
First English edition. Translated from the Italian by Linda Fairburn. Table of contents, endnotes, biographical sketches of significant artists. 232 color plates. Color frontispiece and illustrations in text. Focuses on the French pochoir...
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1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles USA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles California USA.
First Edition; 1992.
Bright, clean copy.
"This book has been published in conjunction with the exhibition "American Approach to Antique Carpets, the Y&B Bolour Collection March 12-April 16, 1992 in Los Angeles, California."
This large clothbound hardcover contains 70 full color plates on thick satiny paper giving a detailed view of the workmanship and history of antique carpets from around the world. The authors were/are well-regarded antique carpet dealers. Y & B Bolour was established in Teheran for half a century before moving to London in 1978. They strictly adhere to the premise that carpets should be admired for their decorative qualities rather than just for their provenance and historical value, as demonstrated by the magnificent plates showing carpets in their collection. This Reference Book on Antique Carpets is an education & essential for any serious collector.
Y & B Bolour Gallery located in Beverly Hills, one of the most prestigious art galleries in Los Angeles. The gallery specializes in antique carpets, tapestries, and pillows, boasting an eclectic catalog of unique Turkish, Indian, European, Chinese, and Tribal rugs:
“Y & B Bolour is a family business dealing with antique carpets, started by Mr. Rahim Bolour, of blessed memory, in Teheran, in the early 1920s. Through the years, the business grew, and in 1978 moved to London and added European carpets and tapestries to the inventory. In 1988 the family business decided to move to Los Angeles, continuing the family tradition of antique carpets and tapestries.”
Y & B Bolour has published three hardcover designer books...
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Late 20th Century American Islamic Books
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Paper
Lee's Lieutenants by Douglas Southhall Freeman, Three Vols., First Edition, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Freeman, Douglas Southall. Lee’s Lieutenants: A Study in Command. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1942. First edition. Three volume set. Rebound in ¼ black leather and cloth, with raised bands, gilt tooling and titles to the spine, and an archival slipcase.
Presented is a first edition, three volume set of Lee’s Lieutenants by Douglas Southall Freeman...
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1940s American Vintage Books
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Leather, Paper
Nicolas Poussin, French Book by Pierre Rosenberg, 1994
By Nicolas Poussin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665, French book by Pierre Rosemberg et Louis-Antoine prat, 1995.
This book was published after the fourth centenary of the artist's birth. The volume accompani...
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1990s French Renaissance Books
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Paper
Harewood: Collecting in the Royal Tradition (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Christie's Catalogue Wednesday 5th December 2012 & Sunday 9th December 2012.
Visitors to Harewood House today will quickly be aware of the of the d...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Royal Occasions: Watercolors and Drawings by John Castle Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Occasions: Watercolors and Drawings by John Castle Hardcover Book.
A collection of over 100 watercolours and drawings which gives a view of the traditions and ceremonies of the...
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20th Century British Victorian Books
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Paper
Mozart Legacy Preserved: Vintage German Sheet Music Book - Early 20th c., 2C07
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Dive into a musical journey with our Vintage German Sheet Music Book from the beginning of the 20th century. This heavy book, measuring 31x24x2cm, is a treasure trove of composition...
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20th Century Books
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Leather, Paper
Keith Haring Eight Ball 1989 'Hardcover Book'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight Ball by Keith Haring:
Superbly rendered 1989 Keith Haring monograph featuring standout collage-based imagery by the legendary New York artist. Beautiful bright colors throughou...
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1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
By Bonnie Rychlak, Hitoshu Mori, Nina Murayama and Tetsuo Matsumoto
Let the East learn from Western civilization. Let the West learn from the Eastern culture. In the world of freedom...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento
Located in New York, NY
November 1968 catalog for the iconic Italian design company Kartell, divided into two sections: Lamps and Furnishings. Square 8vo with printed plasticized wrappers, 55 pages, lavishl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
Hidden Treasures Revealed: Impressionist Masterpieces by Albert G. Kostenevich
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hidden Treasures Revealed: Impressionist Masterpieces and Other Important French Paintings Preserved by the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.Hardcover – January 1, 1995 by Albe...
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Books
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Paper
Emilio Pucci: Biennale di Firenze, Looking at Fashion - 1st edition, 1996
Located in London, GB
Published by Skira Editore, 1st edition, Firenze, 1996. Softcover with English text.
This catalogue was published alongside a retrospective exhibition on Emilio Pucci’s tremendous ...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Any Objections? - Mario Testino - 1st edition, London, 1998
Located in London, GB
Published by Phaidon Press Limited, 1st edition, London 1998. Hardback with English text - an introduction by Patrick Kinmonth.
Mario Testino and his oeuvre certainly need no intr...
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1990s Post-Modern Books
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Toulouse Lautrec, French Book by Gerard Durozoi, 1992
Located in Atlanta, GA
Toulouse-Lautrec, French book by Gerard Dorozoi, 1992.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 - 1901) is almost unique among artists because he became as famous for his appearance and perso...
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1990s French Victorian Books
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Paper
Song & Dance The Complete Story of Stage Musicals Kurt Ganzl Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Song & Dance The Complete Story of Stage Musicals Kurt Ganzl Hardcover Book.
Publisher : Smithmark Pub (January 1, 1995)
Language : English Hardcover : 240 pages
Dimensions : 9.5 x 1 x 12 inches.
A history of stage musicals in the United States and Europe as well as an illustrated collection of some of the most memorable. This book does a very good job starting with what Gånzl holds are the proto-musicals, the opera-bouffes of the 19th century and follows the genre through the Gilbert...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books
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Calder: A Study of the Works of Alexander Calder by H. H. Arnason (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Alexander Calder is one of the world's best known living sculptors. He has achieved world-wide recognition as the artist who made sculpture move, and he is one of the few men in hist...
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20th Century Books
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El Negro - Robert Motherwell (1915-1991)
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
El Negro" by Robert Motherwell is a meticulously crafted artist's book showcasing nineteen lithographs, notable for their vibrant colors and the inclusion of Chine collé in three of ...
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1980s North American Vintage Books
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Art Nouveau - Utopia: Reconciling the Irreconciliable - Klaus Sembach - 1
Located in London, GB
Published by Taschen, 1st edition, Cologne, 1996. Hardback with English text.
Green-clothed boards with pictorial label on the cover which shows through the die-cut Art Nouveau-insp...
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1990s Books
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Paco Rabanne – 1st Edition 1996
Located in London, GB
first edition hard cover, published by Éditions Michel Lafon, 1996.
Paco Rabanne, a feeling for research.
An impressive monograph covering the daring and experimental work of desi...
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1990s Books
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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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In The American West Avedon Book
John Le Carre
John Heartfield
John Stoddard
Norton Christmas Project
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Steve Mccurry Book