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Books For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Brassaï – Graffiti; Zwei Gespräche mit Picasso
Located in Middletown, NY
Stuttgart: Chr. Belser Verlag, 1960. First Edition, First Printing. Quarto 11 1/8 x 9 in. (283 x 229 mm); pp. 47 text, 2 conversations with Picasso printed on brown laid paper in bl...
Category
20th Century Italian Books
Materials
Paper
The Wood Engravings of Gwenda Morgan – WHITTINGTON PRESS
Located in Middletown, NY
Andoversford: Whittington Press, 1985.
First Edition.
Imperial Octavo, 10 3/8 x 7 3/8 inches (265 x 190 mm); xvi + 44 + 4; Number 91 of 335 copies signed by the artist. Bound by Smith Settle in natural canvas, engraving within a rectangular blind panel on the front; white spine label; headbands, top edge brown, rest uncut; Colorplan Bagdad Brown endpapers. Printed in black, the title-page in black and red, and the captions in grey, hand-set in 12-point Bell; Zerkall smooth white wove and Zerkall Silurian papers; 52 wood-engravings and a line-block reproduction of an engraving by Gwenda Morgan...
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20th Century English Books
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Paper
Antique Leather Spine 6 Volumes National Geographic Magazine 1924 1925 and 1926
Located in Miami, FL
Set of antique 1924/1925 and 1926 National Geographic Magazines. 6 Well bound leather-spine & corners and dark cloth books, 2 volumes per year, January-June and July-December. A ti...
Category
1920s American International Style Vintage Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Wild Flowers of New York Vol. I and II by Homer D. House and John M. Clark
By Homer D. House, John M. Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Wild Flowers of New York, Vol. I and II. Albany: The University of The State of New York, 1923. Second printing hardcovers with no dust jacket as issued. 362 pages of text and 264 co...
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
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Paper
1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful limited edition set of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated with ten plates to each volume, and signed by t...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Books
Materials
Paper
Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century by Arne Karlsen (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A two volume set which provides a well documented and detailed review of Danish furniture design in the 20th century, both having a broadly formulated, illustrated part that describe...
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Mid-20th Century Books
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Paper
The Complete Work of Raphael '1483-1520', 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Complete Work of Raphael, (1483-1520). Published in New York, Reynal & Company in association with William Morrow and Company, 1969. Raphael Sanzio, usually known by his first na...
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1960s Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Auction Catalogue from the Estate of Ambassador Pamela Harriman 1st Ed Softcover
Located in valatie, NY
Auction catalogue from The Estate of Ambassador Pamela Harriman May 19-21, 1997. New York: Sotheby's, 1997. First edition softcover with results, 478 pp. Auction catalogue from Sotheby's auction of the Pamela Harriman estate. The book includes photographs of the Ambasador's Paris residence, her home Willow Oaks in Middleburg Virginia and many photos of her husband as Governor of New York and Pamela as Ambassador. The auction items include her collection of art, furniture, china, and silver. With absentee bid form from Nicola Bulgari...
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Leather Bound Faux Dummy/Faux English Library Book Fronts, 20th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 Leather Bound Faux Dummy/Faux English Library Book Fronts, England, Later 20th Century
This set of six leather-bound faux dummy English library book fronts from the late 20...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Books
Materials
Brass
Sotheby's NY Magnificent Jewels April 1999, Property Wanda Toscanini Horowitz
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog Magnificent Jewels April 12th & 13th, 1999, Sale #7287. Sotheby's NY, 1999. First Edition softcover catalog with results. Featurin...
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1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe. - 10 vols. in 5 - IN A FULL LEATHER BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan.
TITLE: The Works Of Edgar Allen Poe.
PUBLISHER: Boston: Jefferson Press, n.d., (c.1900)
DESCRIPTION: 10 vols. in 5, 8-7/16" x 6-1/16", illustrated, titl...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Books
Materials
Leather
Sixty Years of Interior Design The World of McMillen Book, 1st Ed
Located in Stamford, CT
Sixty Years of Interior Design: The World of McMillen by Erica Brown.
Hardcover, 1st edition. Binding is tight and and there is no visible wear.
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
1950/1980 Repertory by Giuliana Gramigna (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
There are numerous books available today on the history of Italian design, but unlike other research areas where the material is gathered together systematically in chronological ord...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
1968-1970 Hardbound Vogue Magazines, Set of 9
By Vogue
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of nine hardcover cloth bound ex-libris Vogue magazines from 1968-1970. Dark green cloth binding with gold embossed lettering.
Featuring many iconic covers and editorials from D...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Canvas, Paper
The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Here we have for sale 2 catalogues
"The Doris Duke Collection - Sold for the benefit of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation" (Christies) Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 June 2004 New York. ...
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20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American paintings from the Manoogian Collection by the National Gallery of Art. Washington: Natl. Gallery of Art, 1989. First edition softcover. 203 pages. Published in conjunction ...
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Architecture of Robert & James Adam '1758-1794'; 2 Volumes, 1st Ed, c1922
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Robert & James Adam (1758-1794); Two Volumes, by Arthur T. Bolton. Published by Country Life, London, 1922. 1st Ed hardcovers no dust ja...
Category
1920s Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
The Shaker World by John T. Kirk
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Shaker World by John T. Kirk. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 277 illustrat...
Category
Late 20th Century Shaker Books
Materials
Paper
Le Arti D'oggi: Architettura e Arti Decorative in Europa (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Arts of Today, Architecture & Decorative Arts In Europe.
Published in 1930 with the original canvas binding which is in good condition for its age having a little bit of rubbing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shuhga: Images of spring: Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art
By Charles Grosbois. Nagel, Geneva; Paris; Hamburg, 1964. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A fascinating work cl...
Category
1960s Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
The Frick Collection, an Illustrated Catalogue: Volumes V and VI in One Volume
Located in valatie, NY
The Frick Collection, an Illustrated Catalogue: V - Furniture, Italian and French (Part 1); VI - French (Part 2) Gilt Bronzes by David Dubon and Theod...
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
By John Follis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
September 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
John Follis James Reed
9.75 W x 12.75 H
Original vintage condition preowned
Refer to images please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
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...
Category
1990s French Renaissance Books
Materials
Composition
T. Y. Chao Private & Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramic, Rare
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The T. Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and Jade Carvings: Part 1, Hong Kong October 1986. Rare First Edition hardcover with dust...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Richard Neutra: Building with Nature, Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 1971
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richard Neutra: Building with Nature
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 1971
Published in the USA by Universe Books
"in very good vintage conditions"
"Richard Neutra (1892-1970) was an ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Original Exhibition Catalog – Pinturas by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Pinturas by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1960
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Exhibition: Pinturas – Sala Gaspar, Barcelo...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Books
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
The Gallé Ceramics, French Book by Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, France 1984
By Émile Gallé
Located in Atlanta, GA
La Céramique de Gallé (The Gallé Ceramics), French Book by the Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy in France, 1984.
Émile Gallé, the founder of the School of Nancy, is unanimously recognized a...
Category
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Wedgwood Hardcover 1966 by Wolf Mankowitz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wolf Mankowitz
1st published by B.T. Batsford, 1953 - Wedgwood ware - 283 pages
Study of the work of the famous English firm of potters, illustrated with reproductions of his designs...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Brutalist Tortured Metal Wall Art Textured Gold
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brutalist Tortured Metal Wall Art
Perforated textured gold
26 h x 26 wood art 24 .38 x 24.24
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images
LA delivery
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Metal
The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie - creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
PETER PAN makes his first appearance in this 1902 novel by J. M. Barrie.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1902.
FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE
Small 8vo., 7 3/8 x 5 inches (188 x 127 mm)...
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Paris in the Thirties, French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris des Années 30, (Paris in The Thirties), French Book by Jacques Lanzmann, 1987.
Numerous photographs in black and white from the Keystone pr...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
3vols Antique Reference Books, English Furniture of the 18th Century, Cescinsky
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 volume set of reference books - English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published circa 1920.
Fascinating guide to the craft and aes...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)
Located in Middletown, NY
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1928.
Limited Edition, numbered
8vo, 9 x 5 3/4 inches (230 x 145 mm); iv + 152 + ii pages, printed on English hand-made paper in 14 pt....
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lebbeus Woods Origins: Mega II
By Bruce Goff
Located in New York, NY
Catalog published to coincide with the exhibition of visionary American architect Lebbeus Woods’s drawings, sketches, and models, held at the Architectural Association in London from...
Category
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Starck by Philippe Starck Taschen Hardcover 1996
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Starck by Philippe StarckTaschen, 1996 - Architecture.
Philippe Starck, Simone Philippi
Architect-designed furniture - 336 pages
This volume features the author's own compilation of ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Full Title: An Introduc...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
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Paper
The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978.
Suggests trend-setting yet functional designs for bedrooms and bathrooms to suit every area of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
Twelve Prints of Ethnographic Items of Batavia Published by J.W. Teillers '1910'
Located in Langweer, NL
Cardboard cover titled 'Ethnographica in het Museum van het Bataviaasch Genootschap' including 12 plates of ethnographic items of Batavia including:
1) Carved door, from Talaga, Cheribon.
2) Carved door, from the Dewa-temple.
3) Achenese weapons.
4) Pouches for Sirih-Ingredients.
5) Bronze objects.
6) Bronze objects.
7) Large broad axes, made of bronze.
8) Details of the ornamentation of the axes.
9) Details of the ornamentation on the back of the axes.
10) Golden bowl...
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991. Sotheby's 1st Ed softcover. 382 lots photoed in B&W and color.
Category
1990s English Books
Materials
Paper
The Collection Of Patricia Kluge Charlottesville, Sotheby's Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the Sotheby's catalogue produced for the sale of Patricia Kluge's collection from Albemarle House, Charlottesville, Virginia - which took place ...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason, Stated First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Skinner's Horse by Philip Mason. Harper & Row, New York, 1979. Stated First American Edition hardcover with dust jacket. James Skinner, a half-caste officer in early 19th century Ind...
Category
1970s American Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing
Located in Bradenton, FL
A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing. A large coffee table book, hardcover with dustjacket, published by Barnes and Noble in 1995. Printed in Spain, illustrated, 992 pages.
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1990s Spanish Books
Materials
Paper
SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SYLVESTER THE CAT & JR. - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross.
TITLE: Sylvester The Cat & Little Sylvester (Eight Original drawings).
PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's)
DESCRIPTION: SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Sotheby's NY Important English Furniture & Related Decorative Arts, 1995
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's NY Important English Furniture and Related Decorative Arts, A Private Collection, April 22, 1995. Sotheby's NY, 1995. 1st Ed hard...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Matisse: Le rythme et la ligne - Jacqueline & Maurice Guillaud - 1st ed. 1987
Located in CA, CA
Published by Guillaud Editions, 1st edition, Paris, 1987. Hardback with French text.
This monograph presents the full range of Matisse’s oeuvre, from his early oil paintings, to et...
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1980s Vintage Books
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Paper
Work of William Lawrence Bottomley in Richmond, Signed First Edition
By Christopher Weeks, William B. O'Neal
Located in valatie, NY
The Work of William Lawrence Bottomley in Richmond. Charlottesville, University Press of Virginia, 1985. Signed by the author, first edition hardcover...
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Annie Leibovitz 1970-1990 First Edition Photography Book
Located in New York, NY
A collection of Annie Leibovitz's most classic photographs. The photographs made up her first museum show, which "took place in 1991 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D...
Category
1990s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Executive Style by Judith Price
Located in valatie, NY
Executive style by Judith Price. Linden Press / Simon Schuster, NY, 1980. Hardcover with dust jacket. Executive Style was the first book to approach the office environment as a comprehensive source...
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1980s American Vintage Books
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Paper
Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson
Located in valatie, NY
Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson. Published by Oxford University Press, USA, New York, 1955. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This comprehensive book remains t...
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1990s Books
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Paper
'Antiques for the Table', A Complete Guide to Dining Room Accessories, Signed
Located in valatie, NY
‘Antiques for the Table’, A Complete Guide to dining room accessories for Collecting and Entertaining by Sheila Chefetz. Penguin Publishing Group 1993. Signed and inscribed first edition 4th printing hardcover with dust jacket. Inscribed "Enjoy our 'feast' for the eyes!" More than 200 full-color photographs. 'Antiques for the Table' presents dozens of table setting ideas for every occasion. Antiques authority Sheila Chefetz tells readers how to use, store, identify, and appreciate fine examples of 18th, 19th, and 20th century China, glass, and silver. A definitive volume on antique tableware...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art by Francesca Galloway, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art 2000 by Francesca Galloway. Published by Francesca Galloway, London, 2000. 1st Ed softcover. Beautiful...
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1990s English Books
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Paper
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books
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Paper
Three Books on Violins and Violin Makers
By John H. Fairfield, Dirk J. Balfoort, Willibaldd Leo Frh-v-Lütgendorff
Located in valatie, NY
Three books on Violins and Violin Makers. Known Violin Makers by John H. Fairfield. New York: The Bradford Press, Inc. 1942. Stated first edition hardcove...
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Early 20th Century German Books
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Paper
1962 A Clockwork Orange
Located in Bath, GB
A smartly bound, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. With a signed letter from the author loo...
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1960s English Vintage Books
Materials
Paper
SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF YOSEMITE SAM - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross.
TITLE: Yosemite Sam (Six Original drawings).
PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's)
DESCRIPTION: SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF YOSEMITE SAM. 17" x 13-1/2'...
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, Signed and Numbered First Edition #182
Located in valatie, NY
Sulphides The Art of Cameo Incrustation by Paul Jokelson. New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1968. Limited Edition, 182/1000, signed. Hardcover with slipcase. Black pebbled leather with...
Category
20th Century 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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