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Period: 20th Century
MONTHERLANT, Henry de.. La Reine Morte. 1944 - BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MONTHERLANT, Henry de. TITLE: La Reine Morte. PUBLISHER: Paris: Aux depens d'un groupe de bibliophiles, 1944. DESCRIPTION: BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET. 1 vol., 12-3/4" x 9-...
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French Vintage 20th Century Books

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Leather

The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare - an illustrated portfolio
Located in Middletown, NY
Cheloniidae Press - Kinney, Arthur F. (texts); Alan James Robinson (ill.). The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare. Easthampton, Massachusetts: Cheloniidae Press, 1990. Printed to ma...
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American 20th Century Books

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Gold Leaf

Brazilian Furniture Design editor Otavio Nazareth (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The First in a series of Brazilian furniture design, this book abstains from discourse. The pieces have been chosen for the consistency of the work done by their creators and because...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people and landscape. His photographs are accompanied by calligraphic drawings and his usu...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Set of 6 Blue Cloth Bound Books. The Works of H.H Munro."Saki" C.1927
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of H.H Munro " Saki ". Published C.1927 Blue cloth with gilt tooling Interesting signed bookplate in each volume Good condition The measurement below relat...
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English Vintage 20th Century Books

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Avedon: Photographs 1947-1977 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book was published concurrently with a retrospective exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is a 1st edition copy which is in good condition and still has the origin...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Christie's hardback auction catalogue Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 1999 New York. In October of 1999, Anna Strasberg sourced Christie’s, the renowned auction company, to ...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Rhodes, James Ford, History of the United States, 7 Vols, in a Fine Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: RHODES, James Ford. TITLE: History Of The United States From The Compromise of 1850 To The Final Restoration Of Home Rule At The South In 1877. PUBLISHER: NY: The Macm...
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American Vintage 20th Century Books

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Leather

Goodbye Picasso, 1974
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Picasso book by David Douglas Duncan, 1974, printed in Switzerland. Beautiful cover and a staple coffee table book to have in your collection. The award-winning photojourna...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...
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Japanese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

The Paris Salons 1895-1914 Volume III Furniture by Alastair Duncan (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the third in the comprehensive multi-volume series on the decorative arts of the Paris Salons 1895-1914, it provides a virtually com...
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20th Century Books

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Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the ear...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

Pierre Chareau: Archives Louis Moret (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a catalogue to an exhibition of Pierre Chareau's work which took place at the Foundation Louis Moret in Switzerland in 1994. 117 pages of which there are 32 pages of illustra...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

L' Art Calligraphique De L'Islam by Khatibi, Abdelkébir Sijelmass Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'art calligraphique de l'Islam hardcover art book. Calligraphy Art in Islam, French edition. French Edition by Abdelkebir Khatibi. Large wonderful...
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Moroccan Folk Art 20th Century Books

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Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century. Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
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...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Ensembles Mobiliers 18 Volume (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a brand new (apart from volume 1/2 which is in a mylar cover for protection there is a 1cm tear in the front top left hand corner) still in cellophane complete 18 volume set...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

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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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1951 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Queen Elizabeth Issue, Aug-Dec, 11 Issues
Located in New York, NY
Life Magazine, 11 International Edition issues bound volume. August- December 1951, Binding label months in French, see photo. This volume includes an issue with H.R.H. Princess Eli...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first impression of of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet. The first trade edition of this work, first impression. In the...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1909-1910 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser in Three Volumes
By Edmund Spenser
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, including his epic poem The Faerie Queene. A complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund...
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British 20th Century Books

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Paper

Maitland Smith French Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage late 20th century Maitland Smith French Regency style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shie...
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Regency 20th Century Books

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Leather

1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1957 The Fall
By Albert Camus
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first UK edition of this philosophical novel from French existentialist author, Albert Camus. The first UK edition, first impression with no further impressions...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White First Edition, First Printing, 1952
Located in Southbury, CT
This exceedingly rare hardcover first edition, first printing of E.B. White's timeless classic, "Charlotte's Web" is a literary classic and trophy for the book collector. The book ...
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American 20th Century Books

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Paper

1984 Nights at the Circus
By Angela Carter
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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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1952 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Marilyn Monroe Issue, Jan-Jun 13 Issues
Located in New York, NY
Life Magazine, 13 International Edition issues bound volume. January- June 1952, Binding label months in French, see photo. This volume includes Marilyn Monroe's first ever cover fo...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By Land
By P. L. Travers
Located in Bath, GB
An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers. The author's presentation copy, signed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Mary Cadogan...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1965 The Spectacle of Tokyo Olympics
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce beautiful first edition volume commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, vividly illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout. A very scarce first edition. In ...
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Japanese Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1903 Happy England
By Helen Allingham
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful, signed, limited edition work showcasing Helen Allingham's watercolour paintings of England. The Deluxe Edition. Limited to 750 copies, this being number 396. Signed by ...
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British Antique 20th Century Books

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Paper

1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
By Frederick Marryat
Located in Bath, GB
A superb set of the novels of Captain Marryat, elegantly and uniformly bound in half morocco, and illustrated throughout. A twenty-two volume set in half morocco bindings, with pictorial gilt to the spines. All edges gilt. Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was a Royal Navy officer and an early pioneer of nautical fiction. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836) and for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). He also developed Marryat's Code, a widely used system of maritime flag signalling. This handsome set includes twenty-two of Marryat's novels, edited with a prefatory note to each volume by R. Brimley Johnson. The set is lacking Volumes VII and X. These volumes have been reprinted from the first editions. Volume I contains a brief biography of Marryat by the editor. This set comprises: Volume I: Peter Simple Volume II: Frank Mildmay Volume III: Newton Forster Volume IV: Jacob Faithful Volume V: The Pacha of Many Tales Volume VI: Mr Midshipman Easy Volume VIII: Snarleyyow Volume IX: The Phantom Ship Volume XI: Poor Jack Volume XII: The King's Own Volume XIII: Joseph Rushbrook Volume XIV: Percival Keene Volume XV: Monsieur Violet Volume XVI: The Privateer's Man Volume XVII: Masterman Ready Volume XVIII: The Settlers in Canada Volume XIX: The Mission Volume XX: The Children of the New Forest Volume XXI: The Little Savage Volume XXII: Valerie Including two unnumbered, yet uniformly bound, volumes: Japhet, in Search of a Father and Olla Podrida. All volumes are illustrated with engraved frontispieces, and a further two engraved plates, by artists such as D. Downing, D. Murray-Smith, Charles O. Murray, J. Aytoun Symington and W. G. Tennick. The frontispiece to Volume XV is a folding map; this volume also contains a duplicated plate. Collated, complete. Undated, dated through copies held at Trinity College Dublin Library...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence. A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1906 The Poems of Algernon Charles Swinburne
By Algernon Charles Swinburne
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce limited edition set of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, in handsome half morocco signed bindings by Riviere. A very scarce large-paper limited edition set, wi...
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European Antique 20th Century Books

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Paper

Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926. Often set in th...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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Paper

Franco Albini by Marco Albini (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Catalogue of the exhibition dedicated to the creations (armchairs, desks, shelves, lighting, etc.) of Franco Albini, Italian architect and designer (1905-1977). Galerie du Passage (P...
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20th Century Books

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Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louvre Paris Great Museums Of The World Hardcover by editor Ragghianti, Carlo Ludovico.Vintage 1967 'Louvre Paris: Great Museums of the World' Hardcover Book! This book was published...
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French Louis XIV 20th Century Books

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Colonial Elegance and Exotic Charm: A Visual & Poetic Journey through 1910 Burma
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Pictures from Lotus Land Authors: Photographs by Mrs. Ernest Muriel (Frances Matilda Muriel); Verses described by R.C.J. Swinhoe (Rodway Charles John Swinhoe) Publisher: Row...
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Vintage 20th Century Books

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Furniture by Wedell Castle by Davira S. Taragin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The book reproduces the artist's most important works, including clocks and trompe l'oeil pieces, in full-colour plates, including many details and multiple views, also includes blac...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

1976 Watership Down
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel. The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original pictorial slipcase. With the inscription 'To Charles with all good wishes from Richard Adams, Kensington, 18th October 1978' to the verso of the half title. Illustrated with sixteen full colour reproductions of watercolour paintings and numerous in-text sketches by John Lawrence, and with a folding map to the rear by Marilyn Hemmett. Collated, complete. Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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1927 The Sun Also Rises
Located in Bath, GB
A smart early edition of one of Ernest Hemingway's best known novels, a brilliant leather bound example of the great American novel. An early printing, published the year following ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

1968 2001 A Space Odyssey
Located in Bath, GB
A sought after first edition of one of the most important sci-fi novels of all time, signed by Arthur C. Clarke to the title page. The first U.S. edition, first printing. Signed by...
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American Vintage 20th Century Books

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Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams signed 1st edition. 1981, SIGNED by Ansel Adams on a special book plate in the middle of the first (blan...
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American Expressionist 20th Century Books

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Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book.January 1, 1990 by R. Craig Miller (Author).The exceptional and wide-ranging modern design collections of Th...
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American Modern 20th Century Books

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1945 Vintage Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Circa 1945 - Rare Vintage Edition. Vintage Book Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll with Illustrations by John Tennel Children's Cl...
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American Expressionist 20th Century Books

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The Secret History by Donna Tartt First Edition, Signed
Located in Southbury, CT
Among the most iconic and best-selling novels of the 1990s, American author, Diana Tartt's first novel is set at an elite liberal arts college in Vermont (Think: Bennington) and esta...
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American 20th Century Books

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The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Books

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ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1985 book of photographs that is best described as Esprit's first family photo album. The 1980s fashion powerhouse's early story is told through extensive photographs from advertis...
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Post-Modern 20th Century Books

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DODGSON - Lewis Carroll - Alice in Wonderland - Illustrated by Dali - 1969
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles L. (Lewis Carroll) (Salvador Dali - illustrator). TITLE: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. PUBLISHER: NY: Maecenas Press - Random House, 1969. DESCRIPTION...
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American Vintage 20th Century Books

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Leather

GOSSE, Phillip. The History Of Piracy. FIRST EDITION - 1932 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GOSSE, Phillip. TITLE: The History Of Piracy. PUBLISHER: London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1932. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 5-7/8", illustrated, bound in ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Leather

Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and special portfolio of Picasso Ceramics published by Albert Skira, Inc., 1955. Foreword by Suzanne and George Ramié. This incredible portfolio contains 18 colorplates of Pic...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Books

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Izaak WALTON. The Compleat Angler. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham FIRST TRADE ED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALTON, Izaak. TITLE: The Compleat Angler. PUBLISHER: London: George C. Harrap & Co., 1931. DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/4" - 7-9/16", illustrated by Art...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Leather

Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus Hardcover Book 1950 Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus hardcover book, 1950s Edition. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's legendary horror story is presented in an illustra...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Books

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1922 The Heir
By Vita Sackville-West
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to the politician Alfred Milner. The first edition, first impression. A presentation ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Books

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Paper

Chateau Gourdon Christies (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the complete boxed set of sale catalogues for the amazing sale of the contents of Chateau de Courdon which took place over three days in March 2011. This was probably the fin...
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20th Century Books

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Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried Large Hardcover Book 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1980 hardcover book.Large heavy book. A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time. Profusely illustrated in color. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Title Broadway Musicals Author Gottfried, Martin Format/Binding Hardcover Binding Hardcover Publisher Harry N. Abrams Place Of Publication NY Date Published 1980 2nd printing. 395 illustrations, 112 in full color. Great oversized heavy coffee table art book. A true treasure of a book. This is a very large book, and not just width wise. It is very tall too. There are many pictures, a lot of them in color. They have some of the rarest flops featured toward the back of the book, and the classics are all here too. Some high points are the run-through of how they make (made) "Annie" run every night. There is also a synopsis of "Hello Dolly" which helpful since I have only seen the movie. There is a flaw though, and it is not insignificant. The author does not separate fact from opinion. Example: "Sweeney Todd...
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North American Folk Art 20th Century Books

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Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
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French Other 20th Century Books

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The Life of Benvenuto Cellini in 2 volumes. Published: 1906 by Brentanos.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Life of Benvenuto Cellini in 2 volumes. Published: 1906 by Brentanos. Top edges gilt. Cellini (1500-1571) was an Italian Renaissance goldsmith, sculptor, and author whose most fa...
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Antique 20th Century Books

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Leather, Paper

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