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Period: 1980s
The Art Museums of Louis I. Kahn
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Art Museums of Louis I. Kahn. Softcover book, published in 1989 by the Duke University Press. Printed in the United States, illustrated, 303 pages.
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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1989 Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West
By Cormac McCarthy
Located in Bath, GB
The first UK edition of Cormac McCarthy's great American novel, an epic historical western set in the American Frontier. The first UK edition, first impression. The work was first p...
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British Vintage 1980s Books

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Keith Haring, Gallery 56 Geneva 1990 'Vintage Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 1990 Haring exhibition catalog published on the occasion of Keith Haring, Gallery 56, Geneva, Switzerland, 1990. This exhibition catalog primarily features Haring drawings do...
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1981 George's Marvellous Medicine
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake. Dahl's novel follows George Kranky, an eight-year-old boy...
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British Vintage 1980s Books

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1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition. A limited edition of five hu...
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"Amérique du Sud Des Pays et des Hommes", South America Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
”Amérique du Sud Des Pays et des hommes” book. South America - Countries and People - tome 1 Amérique du Sud tome 1: Vénézuela, Colombie, Equateur, Pérou, Bolivie, Chilie Des pays...
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Guatemalan Folk Art Vintage 1980s Books

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Yeager, An Autobiography, Signed by Chuck Yeager, Third Edition, 1985
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Yeager, Chuck and Leo Janos. Yeager: An Autobiography. New York: Bantam Books, 1985. Signed by Chuck Yeager. Third edition. In the original dust jacket an...
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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Alain Ramié, Picasso Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971, English Edition, published in 1988, by Galerie Madoura, hardbound. Good interior con...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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Masterpieces of Painting in the J. Paul Getty Museum, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Masterpieces of Painting in the J. Paul Getty Museum. Published by J. Paul Getty Museum, 1980. 1st Ed softcover. Rooted in a passion for the Italian Renaissance as well as Dutch and ...
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"The Age of Jackson" by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., Book of the Month Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Schlesinger, Arthur M., Jr. The Age of Jackson. New York: The American Past, 1989. Book of the Month Club edition. New introduction by the author with original boards, dust jacket, s...
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Ferraro: My Story, Signed by Geraldine Ferraro, First Edition, 1985
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Ferraro, Geraldine, with Linda Bird Franke. Ferrero: My Story. New York: Bantam Books, 1985. Signed by Ferrero on free front endpaper. Octavo. In publisher’s original cream cloth spine over cream boards and original pictorial dust jacket. Presented is a signed, first edition of Geraldine Ferraro’s memoir, Ferrero: My Life. The book was published by Bantam Books in New York, in November of 1985. It is signed “Geraldine Ferrero” on the free front end page, in black felt-tipped ink. The book also has a lovely gift inscription to the previous owner, explaining the circumstances and date of the signing, as well as a color photograph of Ferraro signing books. The book is presented in its publisher’s original cream cloth spine over cream boards, with copper embossed titles to the spine, and original pictorial first edition dust jacket. The book is protected with a new, archival slipcase. In this memoir, Geraldine Ferraro reflects on her experience as the first woman nominated by a major party to run on the presidential ticket. This book reveals the process that led to her nomination as the 1984 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate with Walter Mondale and gives a revealing behind-the-scenes look at campaign politics, especially the criticism directed at her and her family throughout her campaign. Ferraro shines a light on the dynamics of women in Congress and discusses how their different life experiences affect the policy making process. She also gives thanks and credit to the pioneering women, like Bella Abzug...
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1982 Basquiat Gallery Advertisements (Basquiat 1982)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980's Jean-Michel Basquiat gallery advertisements (set of 2): A set of two historic, 1982 Basquiat gallery advertisements published on the occasion(s) of: Jean-Michel Basquiat Fun...
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Art Nouveau Vintage 1980s Books

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Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard
Located in valatie, NY
Bent Wood And Metal Furniture 1850-1946 by Derek Ostergard. Published by NY American Federation Arts, 1987. 1st Ed softcover. 368pp., b&w. illustrations. Profusely illustrated collec...
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Anselm Kiefer by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1987
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Anselm Kiefer” by Mark Rosenthal– a Museum Edition Trade paperback from the 1987 exhibition mounted in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and the MOMA in New York. Anselm Kiefer ...
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American International Style Vintage 1980s Books

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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 Cindy Sherman exhibition catalogue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce 1980s Cindy Sherman exhibition catalogue published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Seibu Museum of Art: Tokyo, Japan, 1984: Includes an exhibition history and bibliog...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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Going Solo, Signed by Roald Dahl, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1986
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dahl, Roald. Going Solo. London: Jonathan Cape, 1986. First edition. Octavo. Signed "Roald Dahl" in black ink on the half title page. In the publisher's original hardcover navy cloth...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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Pierre Chareau
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book featuring the work of architect, Pierre Chareau. By Marc Vellay and Kenneth Frampton, published in 1984. Second edition, 347 pages. "Chareau was a...
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1, 773 Milestones of Art A Pictorial Survey of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture
Located in valatie, NY
1,773 Milestones of Art: A Pictorial Survey of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Published by Harrison House, New York, 1985. Hardcover with dust jacket. Presents the great works...
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French Style, Slessin Cliff, 1st Edition Hardbound with Jacket - 1982
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Style by Suzanne Slessin and Stafford Cliff, 1st Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket – 1982 French Style captures the celebrated art de vivre of the contemporary French life-...
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American French Provincial Vintage 1980s Books

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Art At Auction The Year At Sotheby's 1980-1981
Located in valatie, NY
Art At Auction The Year At Sotheby's 1980-1981, by Sotheby's. Published by Sotheby Publications, 1981. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view o...
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English Vintage 1980s Books

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Ruth Bernhard: The Eternal Body
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback book titled Ruth Bernhard: The Eternal Body – A Collection of Fifty Nudes, with text by Margaretta K. Mitchell and designed by Max H. Silten. Published by Photography West G...
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Jugendstil Art Nouveau Hard Copy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The first edition printed in the US in English. A small tear in the front cover page and a small mark on the book. From a private collector.
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North American Jugendstil Vintage 1980s Books

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Christie's 1987 Kitley House Devon, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's 1987 Kitley House Devon. Softcover auction catalog with 894 lots on 171 pages. Illustrated in color and black & white. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a l...
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English Vintage 1980s Books

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Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works, 1947-1971
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971, French edition, published in 1988, by Galerie Madoura, hardbound. Measures: Height 3...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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The Art of the Cigar Label by Joe Davidson
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Art of the Cigar Label by Joe Davidson. Hardcover book, published in 1989 by The Wellfleet Press of Secaucus, New Jersey. Printed in Singapore. Illustrated, 252 pages.
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Thonet Bentwood & Other Furniture : The 1904 Illustrated Catalogue
Located in valatie, NY
Thonet Bentwood and Other Furniture : The 1904 Illustrated Catalogue and Supplements, by Thonet Co., Softcover Published by Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1980. Michael Thonet (17...
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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The MGM Story The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Eames
Located in valatie, NY
The MGM Story: The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Douglas Eames. Crown Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, 1982. 2nd revised Ed hardcover wit...
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Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Three, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Three. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. The 588 item catalog includes color and black & white photographs and description of each item. Wi...
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Vintage Soviet Children's Book: 'I Planted Rye Well, c.1984, 1J48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introduce your young readers to the enchanting world of Soviet children's literature with this vintage book from 1984. Titled "?????? ? ???? ??????" (I Planted Rye Well), this colorf...
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David O Selznick's Hollywood by Ronald Haver, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
David O Selznick's Hollywood by Ronald Haver. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York City, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Spectacular book d...
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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American Indian Painting & Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Indian Painting & Sculpture by Patricia Janis Broder. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1981 by Abbeville Press of New York. Printed in Japan, illus...
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Japanese Native American Vintage 1980s Books

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Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff
Located in valatie, NY
Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Iillustrated throughout in color with items most...
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1984 Nights at the Circus
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition copy of this unique and thrilling novel by Angela Carter, a wonderful example of postmodern fiction, signed by the author to the title page. The first edition, ...
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Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux (editor). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Rizzoli International Publications / for Sotheby's, ...
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Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather & Sharon Woods
Located in Bradenton, FL
Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather & Sharon Woods. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1986 by Rizzoli of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. Illustrated, 26...
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Books

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Expressions of a New Spirit by the American Museum of Folk Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
Expressions of a New Spirit softcover book. Published by the Museum of American Folk Art, New York in 1989. Printed and bound in Great Britain, illustrated, 168 pages.
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British Folk Art Vintage 1980s Books

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Andrew Wyeth - the Helga Pictures
Located in Bradenton, FL
Andrew Wyeth - The Helga Pictures. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 208 pages.
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The Art of Paul Gauguin
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Art of Paul Gauguin from the exhibition which ran at The National Gallery of Art, Washington, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Grand Palais, Paris between May 1988 and April 198...
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Treasury of San Marco, Venice First Edition by David Buckton
Located in valatie, NY
The treasury of San Marco, Venice by David Buckton. Olivetti, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Grand Palai...
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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Christie's: Godmersham Park Kent, Auction June 6th to 9th 1983, 1st Ed Hardcover
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Godmersham Park Kent, Auction June 6th to 9th 1983, Volume 1. 1st Ed Hardcover with dust jacket. 1961 lots, mostly photoed in color. Godmersham Park is a Grade I listed h...
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English Vintage 1980s Books

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History of Postmodern Architecture 1st Edition
By Heinrich Klotz
Located in valatie, NY
The history of Postmodern Architecture by Heinrich Klotz. Cambridge MA; The MIT Press, 1988. This first standard work on the past 25 years in postmodern architecture documents the ri...
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Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring. First edition, published in 1987 by Doubleday & Company Inc. of Garden City, New York. Hardcover with dustjacket, 192 pages.
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Normandie, The Epic of the Giant of the Seas, French Book by Bruno Foucart, 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
Normandie, L'Epopé du Géant des Mers, (The Normandie, the Epic of the Giant of Seas). A French book by Bruno Foucart, 1985. The Normandie, that French quality liner, also named Float...
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, Edit by Georgia Fogg. Printed by Sotheby's, London. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view of...
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English Vintage 1980s Books

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The Man Who Was Vogue: The Life and Times of Conde Nast, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Man Who Was Vogue: The Life and Times of Conde Nast, by Caroline Seebohm. Published by The Viking Press, NY, 1982. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Em...
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American Vintage 1980s Books

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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...
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British Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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The Italian Lamp: 1945-1985 A Collection
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of a pioneering exhibition of postwar Italian lighting collected by Philip Cutler of New York and Ingrid Zerunian of Vienna, with assistance from Italian architect and design...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Books

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The Andy Warhol Collection Americana & European & American Paintings & Prints
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Andy Warhol Collection Americana and European and American Paintings, Drawings and Prints, Vol. V, Friday, April 29 and Saturday,...
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Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring, First Edition, 1987
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tiffany's 150 years by John Loring. First edition, published in 1987 by Doubleday & Company Inc. of Garden City, New York. Hardcover, 192 pages.
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Kurt Schwitters by John Elderfield, First Edition
By John Elderfield
Located in valatie, NY
Kurt Schwitters by John Elderfield. Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1985. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 355 color and b/w illustrations by Kurt Schwit...
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Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Hardcover Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Hardcover book with dustjacket. ...
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Books

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Architecture of William McCall, Jr., Designer in the Classical Tradition
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Wm. Frank McCall, Jr., FAIA: A Complete Designer in the Classical Tradition. Stated 1st Ed and 1st printing hardcover with dust jacket. By William Robert Mitchell, Jr., and photographed by Van Jones Martin. Frank McCall Jr., FAIA was a noted architect who like his colleagues, Edward Vason Jones, James Means, Philip Shutze, et al. practiced in the classical tradition. Born April 14, 1916, in Gainesville, Florida, McCall later lived briefly in Albany, Georgia, and moved to Moultrie...
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Architecture of the Old South Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane. NY, Beehive Press, 1989. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Oversized book, 204 pp. beautifully illustrated with vi...
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Complete Alice & the Hunting of the Snark, Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
Located in valatie, NY
The Complete Alice & The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. Published by Salem House Publishing Topsfield, MA, 1987. First edition thus ha...
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Jean-Michel Basquiat Kestner Gesellschaft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Kestner Gesellschaft 1989 published after the occasion of: Jean-Michel Basquiat at Kestner-Gesellschaft 15 September – 22 October, 1989 This heavily illustrated...
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Ornamentalism The New Decorativeness in Architecture and Design, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Ornamentalism: The New Decorativeness in Architecture and Design by Robert Jensen and Patricia Conway. Clarkson N. Potter, NY, 1982. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Forewor...
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New Architectural Pleasures, French Book by George Pompidou Art Center, 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nouveaux Plaisirs d'Architectures (New Architectural Pleasures), French book published by The National Center of Art and Culture Georges Pompidou in Paris, 1985. Les pluralismes de l...
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