Paper Books

"Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood," published in 1858 by T. Nelson in London and New York, serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the historical a...

Sur l'eau by guy de maupassant, illustrations by alfred le petit. Paris: A. G. Mornay / Kieffer, 1927. 8vo, 7 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (197 x 156 mm); pp. ...

Christie's Review of the Season, 1986, Mark Wrey (editor). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Phaidon & Christie's, Oxford, 1986. 504 pp. Dense review of a very busy yea...

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...

The first is a 32 page catalogue which was published in a very small number of only 50 copies in 1942. Text is in French and includes 19 black and white photographs and one page of s...

Oriental Art at Auction, 1st Ed Presentation Copy, Robert Eldred August 1973. Red leather bound with gilt highlights. Presented to the consignor with a...

A 2 volume set of books published in a limited edition of 2160 in 1955. By Sacheverell Sitwell & James Russell with 8 stunningly beautiful color reproductio...

Marrakesh Style: The Magic of Living in Morocco by Barbara Stoelitie. Published by Thames & Hudson, London & New York 2009. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Here is a lavish survey...

Decorate a library or office with this set of large antique books. Dated from 1727 to 1748, and printed in Paris during the reign of King Louis XV, these important leather bound books features the following: French book titled Remarques Critiques sur le Dictionnaire de Bayle, "Première Partie: A-F," published in 1748. The book was printed in Paris by Hyppolite-Louis Guerin and in Dijon by Hermil-Andrea. It includes decorative typography and a royal privilege. 1- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, published in 1727 in The Hague (La Haye). The book is the third volume of Bayle’s works, focused on historical and critical topics. It was printed by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, with a decorative vignette illustration. It bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 2- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Quatrième), published in 1731. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 3- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the fourth volume (Tome Troisieme), published in 1727. The book includes a collection of Bayle’s works on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. It was printed in The Hague (La Haye) by multiple publishers, including P. Husson, J. Swart, H. Scheurleer, and others. A vignette featuring the figure of Minerva, symbolizing wisdom, adorns the page. The publication bears the privilege of the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 4- Oeuvres Diverses de Mr. Pierre Bayle, the second volume (Tome Second), published in 1727. The page highlights Bayle's work on theology, philosophy, criticism, history, and literature. Printed in The Hague (La Haye) by several publishers including P. Husson, T. Johnson, P. Gosse, and others, it features a detailed vignette of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, along with scholarly and architectural motifs. The publication is authorized by the States of Holland and West-Friesland. 5- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 in Amsterdam by the Compagnie des Libraires. It is the fifth volume (Tome Cinquième), covering entries S-Z. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes the biography of the author by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page features an illustrative vignette depicting a classical figure, possibly representing history or wisdom, teaching young students. 6- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the third volume (Tome Troisième), covering entries G-L. The edition is revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an illustration of a classical figure seated with children, symbolizing education or wisdom, surrounded by books. The publication includes the privilege of the publisher. 7- Dictionaire Historique et Critique by Pierre Bayle, fifth edition, published in 1734 by the Compagnie des Libraires in Amsterdam. It is the second volume (Tome Second), covering entries B-F. The edition has been revised, corrected, and expanded with critical remarks, and includes Bayle's biography by Mr. Des Maizeaux. The page also features an engraved vignette of a seated classical figure, symbolizing knowledge or wisdom, teaching children with books...

This is an antique cased copy of Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire. An English language novel published in the Victorian era, this edition dated 1888. Originally written in 1845...

Ten issues of the Year 1967 Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish vintage magazines of Modern Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish language ...

Sotheby's; a celebration of the English country house. New York: Sotheby's, 2005. First edition soft cover. 212 pages. A Sotheby's auction catalogue for the auction held on April 16, 2005 on various English country antiques. Pieces include a series of silhouette pictures by Augustin Amant Constant Fidéle Edouart, a set of nine George III style painted and parcel gilt armchairs, a George III burl walnut bookcase cabinet, a pair of Queen Anne velvet upholstered and black painted back chairs, two matching silver large floor candlesticks...

SIGNED, Second edition on LARGE PAPER One of the first personal biographies (biographies intimes) written by the Goncourt brothers and composed in 1857. This special edition with el...

Our Stock # 24247 This is an antique book, Massacre of Glencoe by George W M Reynolds. An English language, bound novel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A prolific writer, George William MacArthur Reynolds (1814 - 1879) released over 40 novels and numerous shorter stories. Almost forgotten compared to contemporaries Dickens and Thackeray, in his lifetime he was said to be the most read author of the day. Pleasing example of this appealing illustrated edition Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn and intact Bound with cloth on board, with leather dressed spine and gold titling Superb illustrations throughout by Edward Corbould (1815 - 1905) Printed across 339+ pages by John Dicks on behalf of George Reynolds Originally serialised between 1852 and 1853, this compendium first published in 1860 This is a fascinating antique novel...

1987 Jean-Michel Basquiat magazine (Basquiat Stephen Barker magazine): Ultra-rare Basquiat edition of the German art journal, Wolkenkratzer. Remarkab...

Christie's Auction Catalog Important European Furniture. Works of Art, Ceramics, Tapestries and Carpets. Christie's NY, May 2005. 1st Ed softcover with results. 598 lots in color. ...

Rowlandson,Thomas & Combe, William The English Dance of Death; in Twenty-Four Monthly Numbers, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson accompanied by metrical illustrations by the author of "Doctor Syntax...

Picasso Und Seine Zeit: Die by Sammlung Berggruen. Published by Berlin: Ars Nicolai, 1996. 1st Ed softcover. The catalog from The Museum Berggruen which owes its name and genesis to ...

Anatomia Come Arte (Anatomy as Art) by Mario Bucci. Florence: The Fiorino Art Edition, 1969. Second edition hardcover with dust jacket, Italian text. 291 pp. A handsome art book illu...

Two books in soft covers housed in a brown cloth covered slip case with cream lettering. One volume illustrates Louis Vuitton products through the years, the second illustrates the "...

Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert. Abbeville Press, NY, 1982. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerous color photos of important lots from all ...

Parmigianino und der Europäische Manierismus by Ferino-Pagden, Sylvia (Hrg.) und Lucia (Hrg.) Forniari Schianchi. Published by Mailand; Wien: Silvana Editoriale, Spa, Cinisello Balsa...

This is a set of 3 antique biology interest books. Published in English, each is a hard bound scientific reference title, dating to the late Victorian period. Comprising of: Manual ...

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...

The Arabian Nights by Earle Goodenow hardcover 1991A selection of thirteen tales told by Scheherazade in the Arabian Nights which enchanted the cruel sultan so much that he gave up e...

An insider's guide to the world's greatest 'secret' gardens, green spaces, and pocket parks tucked away in cities around the globe Cities everywhere are graced with charming but...

The eighteenth century French chair ranks among the most elegant of furniture forms, admired both for its beauty and for the essential role...

Piero Fornasetti lived and worked in Milan from 1935 until his death in 1988. during this long career he established an enduring reputation as a designer with a style that was all hi...

Sotheby's: The Collection of Craig Wright, New York Auction Catalog Sept. 2011. 234 lots on 151 pp., Illustrated in color and fully described. "Craig Wrig...

Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway and remaining contents of Somerton, Castleknock on 24th and 25th May, 1988. 1st Ed softcover auction c...

From the Land: Backen, Gillam, & Kroeger Architects Hardcover Book. October 8, 2013 by Erhard Pfeiffer (Photographer), Stanley Abercrombie (Afterword), Diane Keaton. Elegant rustic...

This is an antique copy of Pleasures of Memory by Samuel Rogers. An English, hard bound collection of poetry, published in London in the Georgian period, 1803. A contemporary of Wordsworth, Byron and other Romantic poets, Samuel Rogers (1763 - 1855) was a successful banker and art collector, who was also one of England's most celebrated poets during his lifetime. Rogers was invited to be Poet Laureate on the occasion of Wordsworth's death 1850, but declined due to his age. Considered one of the great sources of social documentary of London's artistic and literary world of the 18th and early 19th century, he lived to the age of 92 - astonishing for the era. Presents a good, time-worn antique condition, with pages intact and clean Hard bound with marble paper cover and gold titling to ribbed spine Published in English across 187 pages in London by T. Bensley of Fleet Street Illustrated engraving plates throughout add visual interest to the poetry Includes the titular poems in part 1 & 2, The Two Sisters...

Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Jungle Tales of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition. Good +, square ...

The Ordeal of the Hermitage, The Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944. Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers, 1985. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 302 pp. A beautifully photographed book on Russia's premier museum and how for 900 days and nights the people of Russia...

The Golden Pharaoh: The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery in Archaeology, the Treasures of Tutankhamen, by Philipp Vandenberg. Stated First American edition. 328 pages wit...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: Our Mutual Friend. (20 Parts in 19). PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1865. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION A PERFECT SET IN THE ORIGINAL 19 PARTS. first issue of text with "pricipal" for "principal" in part 14, illustrated by Marcus Stone, original pictorial blue paper wrappers. CONDITION: A completely unsophisticated set with none of the spines being rebacked, some wear to the head and foot of spines, chipping to a few corners, internally clean and bright...

Christie's, important European Furniture, sculpture and tapestries, including, reflected glory, a Private collection of magnificent mirrors, Thursda...

Design darlings Cortney and Robert Novogratz tackle a long list of design dilemmas and offer scores of smart tips on how to solve them. Well known to their fans through their seve...

Georgia O'Keeffe: Art and Letters by Jack Cowart and Juan Hamilton. Published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1989. Softcover. 1st edition. Publi...

Gillows: of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Cabinetmakers and International Merchants : A Furniture and Business History, by Susan E. Stuart. Rare 1st Ed 2 Volume Boxed Set, now out ...

The first edition, first impression of Andy Warhol's iconic pop-up book offering a glimpse into Warhol's world. The first edition, first impression. Bound in the publisher's origin...

Georgia O'Keeffe by Nancy Frazier. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 2004.112 pages with 70 full color, and 15 black and white illustrations.

The Legend of Dick Turpin part 1 and 2, Thursday 9 March 2006 (Christie's). Maurice 'Dick' Turpin (1928-2005) was one of the great characters of the Englis...

Title: Vaderlandsche historie, vervattende de geschiedenissen der nu Vereenigde Nederlanden, inzonderheid die van Holland, van de vroegste tyden af [...]. 21 vol., 8vo (1 sm. tear in map in vol. II; normal minor browning or spotting). - Reissue of the 2nd Tirion ed. (1770, 1st 1749-1759) of the account of the rise of the Dutch Republic with historical notes and references by the Dutch historian J. Wagenaar (1709-1773), until the year 1751. Engr. ill. by J. Folkema, P. Tanjé, J.C. Philips, J. Houbraken, S. Fokke, etc.: front. by J. Punt, 5 large folding maps (e.g. "Naaukeurige kaart van het Oude Nederland en eenige aangrenzende gewesten", "Oude kaart der nu Vereenigde Nederlanden", "Nieuwe kaart van het oostelijkste deel der weereld diendende tot aanwijzing van de scheepstogten der Nederlanderen naar Oostindië"), 1 city-plan of Leiden, 105 full-page portraits (e.g. of Erasmus, Philips of Marnix of St Aldegonde, Prince Maurice, Albert & Isabella, Kenau, Hugo De Groot, Piet Hein, Michiel de Ruyter...

Gauguin book by The Metropolitan Museum of art published in conjunction with the 2002 exhibition "Gauguin in New York Collections: The Lure of the Exotic". Softcover. Text in English...

Oscar Niemeyer: Works in Progress, Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 1958 Second Printing Printed in the USA by Reinhold Publishing Corporation "in good vintage conditions" "some rips ...

Two catalogues on the furniture of Georgia. 1.) Neat Pieces, The Plain-Style Furniture of 19th Century Georgia. Atlanta: Atlanta Historical Society, 1983. First edition softcover. 20...

Mobilier Louis XVI by Monica Burckhardt. Editions Charles Massin, Paris, 1976. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80p of interior full color photos of period antique furniture of the...

Calder: The Complete Bronzes book. Published on the occasion of the exhibition; October 25 - December 8, 2012, New York, New York. This exhibition book is ...

Christie's 12/2010 The Barratt Collection from Crowe Hall, Bath. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Christie’s offered the contents of one of the finest Regency villas in Bath, Crowe Hall, at the King Street salerooms on Thursday, 16 December 2010. Crowe Hall was the home of Sir Sydney Barratt (1898-1975), a chemist whose advice to Sir Winston Churchill and the War Cabinet from 1942 to 1944 helped to secure the development of the ‘bouncing bomb’. The sale was expected to raise in excess of £1.8 million and included Old Master and British pictures...

Tiffany's Palm Beach by John Loring. First edition, published in 2005 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Hardcover with dustjacket, illustrated, 335 pages.

This is the important monograph on Guglielmo Ulrich which was published in 2009. With over 500 pages having 667 illustrations which include - color and black and white photographs as...

Sotheby's Art at Auction, 1994-95: The Art Market Review 1st Ed. Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet, NY, 1996. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerou...

Keating William H Narrative of an Expedition to the Source of St Peter's River Lake Winnipeek Lake of the Woods &C Performed in the Year 1823 by Order of the Hon J C Calhoun Secretary of War Under the Command of Stephen H Long U S T E London, Geo B Whittaker, 1825. First English Edition Two volumes 8vo 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches, 220 x 140 mm. Vol. 1 pp. xvi, 458; Vol. 2 pp. vi, 248, 156, Appendix. Contemporary half calf with marbled boards; five raised bands, gilt rules, decorative motifs, and title on black morocco label spine; hinges and edges rubbed; front hinge of Volume 1 cracked internally; t .e. g., rest uncut. Pages are bright and bindings tight, light foxing on a few pages and typical offset opposite plates. Vol. 1 includes 3 copper engravings etched by R Fenner, a large folded map 12 3/8 x 21 in / 313 x 534 mm, engraved by R Penny. Two-inch tear to one fold, otherwise solid and some offset; and a page of sheet music with "Dog Dance of the Sioux" and "Chippewa Scalp Dance" Map of the Country Embracing the Oute of the Expedition of 1823, Commanded by Major S H Long. Vol. 2 includes four engravings by R Fenner, 2 of waterfalls and 2 of shells, plus three fold-out calendars and a 9-page "Vocabulary of Indian Languages" in the Appendix. Bookplate of William B Claflin Jr in both volumes with ink inscription "Legacy Grace E Reed Dec 20 1921" (Sabin 37137; Howes 5570; Field 949) The book is dedicated to James Monroe, 4th President of the United States, and its outstanding plates depict Native Americans their environment and customs. "The work is almost a cyclopædia of material relating to the Indians of the explored Territory Nothing escaped the attention or record of the gentlemen who accompanied the expedition and their statement regarding the customs character and numbers of the Sioux and Chippeway tribes are among the most valuable we have of those people Six of the plates are representations of their practices habitations or features includes comparative vocabulary of the Sawk Sioux Chippeway and Cree languages. – Thomas W Field...

Honoré Lannuier Cabinetmaker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ébéniste in Federal New York by Peter M. Kenny. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY, 1998. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published to accompany an exhibition at the MET. This monograph covers the 16 years that Lannuier made late Federal style...

Christie's NY: Important French Furniture, Ceramics, Tapestries, and Carpets including Property from J. Paul Getty Museum, October 1996. 447 lots and 295 ag...

"The primary task of this journal is to promote and animate research in the Scandinavian countries. For many years, design history has lacked a forum wh...

Survey of seats by such designers as Herbert Bayer, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Jean Prove and many others. List of contents. 1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897 2 Peter Behrens, Armlehnstuhl, 1900/01 (Ladies Chair) 3 Herbert Bayer, Prospekt Breuer Metallmöbel, 1927 (Brochure ‘Breuer Metallmobel) 4 Marcel Breuer, Armlehnstuhl B 11, 1927 (Armchair) 5 Marcel Breuer, Klubsessel B 3 Wassily, 1927 (Club Chair) 6 Marcel Breuer, Rückenlehnstuhl B 5,1927 (Side Chair) 7 Marcel Breuer, Bürodrehstuhl B 7,1929 (Office Swivel Chair 8 Marcel Baugniet, Stahlrohrsessel, 1927 (Chair) 9 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Liege B 306, Chaise-longue ä reglage continu, 1929 (Chase Lounge a reglage continu) 10 le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Sessel B 301...