Bone Books

A 19th century silver loderein box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a book with engraving. 19th century. Under the box ha...

Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in gr...

The White House, It's Historic Furnishings & First Families by Betty C. Monkman. New York: Abbeville Press, 2000. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 320 pp. A beautiful coffee table book about The White House. It showcases the historic furniture and decorative accessories, including silver, glass, porcelain, and textiles, along with purchasing habits of the first families. The book tells how Theodore Roosevelt swept away all traces of the 19th century interiors including a Tiffany glass screen that spanned the entrance hall. It reveals documents about James Monroe ordering precious objects from France in 1817, and why presidents after this were encouraged to restrict their purchases to American products...

Collection of assorted leather bound books. Please note these are priced per book and we have a very large inventory of leather bound books, mostly decorative and in other languages....

This is an antique Punch's almanac compendium for 1848-1887. An English, bound illustrated annual set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Established in 1841, Punch ma...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Iles Antilles'. Large map of the Antilles. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published, 1875.

This finely carved torso of Jesus Christ dates back to around 1700 and originates from Spain. Made from genuine bone, its authenticity is evident in the visible structure of the mate...

Decorate a shelf or a library with this beautiful antique red book named "La Sainte Vierge"; crafted in Paris, France, circa 1877, the religious book dep...

This is a superb antique set of six volumes of 'British Birds with their Eggs and Nests', authored by Arthur G. Butler and illustrated by F.W. Prohawk and dating to the late Victoria...

This is an antique reference title - 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 Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print...

This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875. A Victorian p...

A global celebration of Christmas, this unique tree-shaped carousel-format novelty board book can be opened and folded back to create a free-standing Christmas tree using its integrated magnetic closure. A sturdy and gorgeous gift featuring frame-worthy art. Ten days until Christmas. How I wish I could be, Not just a plain pine, But a real Christmas tree. A pine tree's Christmas wish comes true when a parade of children visit to decorate its branches with unique festive ornaments from around the world - from German nutcrackers...