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Item Ships From: Europe
Period: 20th Century
GUERLAIN - Colette Fellous - 1st English Edition, Paris, 1989
Located in London, GB
Published by Denoël, 1st English edition, Paris, 1989. Hardback with English text, translated from French by Elizabeth Thomas.
Like perfume itself, this book plays on a multitude of levels, quotations from articles, novels and handbooks on good manners are set out alongside 150 years of images - relating to the tenuous world of Guerlain perfume...
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Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
1920 The Happy Prince and Other Tales
By Oscar Wilde
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully bound edition of these charming short tales by Oscar Wilde, illustrated with colour plates from Charles Robinson.
This charming collection of five short stories by Osc...
Category
European Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Privately published in 1990 by the office of Thierry Despont to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Thierry W Despont Ltd, . One of a limited edition o...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Bill Brandt - Camera in London 1st edition 1948
By Bill Brandt
Located in London, GB
First edition, first printing, The Focal Press, 1948.
A wonderful publication of Brandt's work in the sought-after Focal Press series. Brandt's photographs show a London that has lo...
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British 20th Century Books
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Paper
Auschwitz -Birkenau by Adam Kasckowski and photography Smolen Kazimiertz 1st ed
Located in London, GB
Panstwowe Muzeum, Oswiecimiu 1970. Hardback first edition. Text in Polish, English, French, and German.
Scarce copy of this book with photographs by Adam Kaczkowski and text edited...
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Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Les Bijoux des Années 50 - Melissa Gabardi - 1st French edition, Paris, 1987
Located in London, GB
Published by Éditions de l'Amateur, 1st French edition, Paris, 1987. Hardback with French text, translated from the original Italian publication. Renowned historian and specialist on 20th century Melissa Gabardi has produced a simply stunning book detailing the characteristics of 1950s’ fine jewellery...
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Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
1900 The Works of Oliver Goldsmith
By Oliver Goldsmith (Irish)
Located in Bath, GB
A truly beautiful limited edition set of the works of Anglo-Irish novelist Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated throughout and with a number of volumes signed by the artists.
The twelve vo...
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American Antique 20th Century Books
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Paper
Roger Vivier - Pierre Provoyeur - 1st Edition, Paris, 1991
Located in London, GB
Published by Editions du Regard, 1st Edition, Paris, 1991. Hardback with French text.
This book examines the life and career of Roger Vivier who was known as “the Fabergé of Footwear” He designed extravagant, richly decorated shoes that he described as sculptures. He is credited with the design of the first platform shoe in 1937 and the first stiletto heel in 1954. Ava Gardner, Gloria Guinness and The Beatles were all Vivier customers, and he designed shoes for Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation in 1953.Vivier also designed shoes for house Christian Dior from 1953 to 1963. In addition to the stiletto heel, he also experimented with other shapes, including the comma. He used silk, pearls, beads, lace, appliqué and jewels to create unique decorations for his shoes.His possibly most iconic shoe design of the decade, the low-heeled Pilgrim pumps with silver buckles produced for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Modern Italian Architecture - Karl Lagerfeld - 1998
Located in London, GB
Published by Steidl, limited first edition of 2500, Göttingen, 1998. Hardback with English text by Lagerfeld. Housed in a slipcase in a set of two.
From the renowned Karl Lagerfeld...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
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Swedish 20th Century Books
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Leather, Paper
1970 A Portfolio of Thomas Bewick Wood Engravings
By Thomas Bewick
Located in Bath, GB
One hundred stunning wood engravings by Thomas Bewick in two beautifully presented portfolios with an introductory volume, enclosed in a slipcase.
One of 150 limited edition copies ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Noguchi's Imaginary Landscapes, Martin L Friedman, 1978
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi
Noguchi's Imaginary Landscapes
By Martin L Friedman
Published by the Walker Art Center, New York, 1978. Hardback in dust jacket. First Ed...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Sneakers, Size isn't Everything by Milk 1st Edition 1998
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998
A first edition of a book that has become a landmark fashion publication, reprinted several times, and groundbreaking in it...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
1958 Ordeal By Innocence
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce to see signed first edition of this classic Christie mystery.
The first edition, first impression, with no further impressions stated. In the original unclipped...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Benin, Tresor Royal - Armand Duchâteau - 1st Edition, Paris, 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by Musée Dapper, 1st edition, Paris, 1990. Hardback with French text.
This book presents a vast range of Benin’s archaeological excavations. Beautifully produced coloured ...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
1963 The Clocks
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce signed first edition of this evocative travel memoir by Agatha Christie. Signed and dedicated to her secretary and friend, Carlo Fisher.
The first edition, firs...
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European Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Room Outside: A New Approach to Garden Design - John Brookes - 1st Ed, T&H, 1969
Located in London, GB
First Edition Hardback in Dust Jacket, published by Thames & Hudson, London, 1969. Text in English.
Extensively illustrated and explained with black and white photographs, diagrams ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Paul Outerbridge: A Singular Aesthetic - Elaine Dines - 1st ed, 1981
Located in London, GB
Paul Outerbridge, A Singular Aesthetic, Photographs & Drawings 1921-1941, A Catalogue Raisonné.
Published by Arabesque Books, Santa Barbra, 1981, 1st edition.
Edition of 1500.
Thi...
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Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Matisse: Le rythme et la ligne - Jacqueline & Maurice Guillaud - 1st ed. 1987
Located in London, GB
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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Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
1906-07 The Writings of Mark Twain
By Mark Twain
Located in Bath, GB
A striking set of the works of the great American author Mark Twain, a smartly bound set including all of his best known and influential works.
The collected works of Mark Twain.
C...
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British Antique 20th Century Books
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Paper
Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction folio, A Design of Chinese Buildings, Furniture etc. An unbound reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books
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Paper
1903 The Works of Arthur Conan Doyle
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition set of the collected works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, an illustrated set signed by Conan Doyle.
A limited edition of one-thousand copies, of which this is numbered...
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British Antique 20th Century Books
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Paper
A House Is Not A Home - Bruce Weber - 1st Edition, Bullfinch, USA, 1996
By Bruce Weber
Located in London, GB
First Edition Hardback in Dust Jacket, published by Bullfinch Press, USA, 1996. Text in English.
A beautiful look at the flourishes - eccentric, tasteful, and full of the personalit...
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American 20th Century Books
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Paper
Jean-Michel Frank by Leopald Diego Sanchez (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
pp Text by Leopold Diego Sanchez. "A testimony of rigour and timelessness that today make us think that more than a decorator, Jean-Michel Frank is a precursor, who, starting with a ...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Vija Celmins - Works 1964-96, 1st Edition
By Vija Celmins 1
Located in London, GB
Published by The Institute Contemporary Arts, London, 1996, 1st editionPublished in celebration of Vija Celmins first Europen retrospective at the ICA London. Even thirty years after...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books
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Paper
Scaasi - A Cut Above, Arnold Scaasi
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli, 1st edition, 1996
Scaasi was known for his impeccably tailored suits and glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses trimmed with feathers, fur, sequins, or fi...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books
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Paper
Tenreiro (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A Monograph on this most important Brazilian furniture designer and maker from the mid-20th century. He opened his factory in 1943 and one of his main clients was the architect Oscar Niemeyer, for whose designs a number of original pieces were commissioned.
He was well-known for making use of indigenous...
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20th Century 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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
1946 Come, Tell Me How You Live
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce signed first edition of this evocative travel memoir by Agatha Christie. Signed and dedicated to her secretary and friend, Carlo Fisher.
The first edition, firs...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Jansen: Decoration (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very scarce book printed in 1971, now long out of print, but still held to be one of the Classic books on interior decoration and design. The book covers a period of approximately one hundred years from 1880 to the year of printing. During this time Jansen expanded...
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20th Century Books
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Other
René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
We invite you to embark on a timeless journey of discovery, as we unveil a genuine relic from the past: René Cerbelaud's rare book, dating back to 1909. Titled "Formulaire des Principales Spécialités de Parfumerie et de Pharmacie par René Cerbelaud," this extraordinary tome is a true repository of secrets and traditions from the captivating worlds of perfumery and pharmacy. Originally published in French and subsequently translated into numerous languages, this book has traversed the centuries, preserving the wisdom of a bygone era.
Each page of this precious book holds a story of expertise and passion within the realms of perfumery and pharmacy. Despite more than a century having passed since its publication, the contents of this book continue to exert a fascinating allure. René Cerbelaud meticulously documented a wide range of recipes, including serums, ointments, liqueurs, and various extracts, offering us a comprehensive overview of ancient pharmaceutical and perfumery practices. Reading this book is akin to taking a journey back in time, an extraordinary opportunity to explore the traditions and knowledge of a bygone era.
This antique book stands...
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French French Provincial Antique 20th Century Books
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Fabric
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sotheby's Auction Catalogs, Set of Three
By Sotheby's
Located in London, GB
Sotheby's catalogues from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction from September 11-19, 1997. New York: Sotheby's, 1997.
First edition ...
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American 20th Century Books
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Paper
Legendary Parties 1922-1972 by Prince Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A scarce hardback book with its original dust jacket which is in good condition, it is a photographic record of Who's Who in international society in the mid 20th century and the lavish costume parties and masqued balls which they attended. Anticipated for months and discussed for decades, these legendary parties...
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20th Century Books
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Paper
Gerrit Rietveld, designer and architect
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Gerrit Rietveld (1888 - 1964) was a Dutch designer and architect.
This booklet gives an interesting insight of his life and struggles he had as an architect.
The text is in Dutch,...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books
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Paper
1967 Endless Night
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce signed example of the first edition of one of Agatha Christie's favourites of her own works.
The first edition, first impression with no further impressions sta...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
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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British Vintage 20th Century 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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British Antique 20th Century Books
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Paper
1970 Passenger to Frankfurt
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce to see signed first edition of this classic Christie mystery, signed by Christie to friend and confidante, Carlo Fisher.
The first edition, first impression wit...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
From Bauhaus to Our House by Tom Wolfe, 1980s, Coffee Table Art Book
Located in Brugge, BE
From Bauhaus to Our House, Tom Wolfe
Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, 1981
Hardcover
14cm x 20.5cm
Good condition
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American Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
1964 A Caribbean Mystery
Located in Bath, GB
An exceptional signed first edition of this classic Miss Marple novel, signed from Christie to her secretary, Carlo Fisher.
With a dedication from Christie to the front free endpape...
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European Vintage 20th Century 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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European Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
Vintage Books, Fungi Interest, English Language, Biology, Reference, Scientific
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 3 vintage Fungi reference books. In English, hard bound scientific biology titles, published in the mid 20th century.
Comprising the following three titles: A Manu...
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British 20th Century 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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British Late Victorian 20th Century 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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British 20th Century 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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British 20th Century 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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European Vintage 20th Century 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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European Vintage 20th Century Books
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Paper
40 Years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1966 by Greta Jalk (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
40 Years of Danish Furniture Design is a four volume work of 1,350 pages and 1,800 pictures, each volume covering a decade. The author - G...
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20th Century 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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European Vintage 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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20th Century 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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British 20th Century Books
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Paper
Maurice Feild Two Original Vintage Sketchbooks with Than 240 Sketches, 1970s
Located in Jersey, GB
• Two sketchbooks from artist Maurice Feild
• Featuring more than 240 pages of sketches and notes from the 1970s
This is a pair of sketchbooks belonging to the artist Maurice F...
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Vintage 20th Century 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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Vintage 20th Century 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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Vintage 20th Century 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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British 20th Century 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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Vintage 20th Century 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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British 20th Century 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
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