20th Century Books

“Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs” book by Charles W. Jacobsen. Rutland: Charles E. Tuttle Company: Publishers, 1972. Third printing hardcover with ...

Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske. Exton: Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1982. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 368 pp. A study of American art pottery produced from the...

Glover collection: Rookwood pottery. Cincinnati: Cincinnati Art Galleries, 1993. 1st Ed paperback, unpaginated auction catalogue, featuring 1201...

English Furniture from Charles II to George II: A full account of the design, material and quality of workmanship of walnut and mahogany furniture of this period; and of how spurious...

China from the West by David Howard and John Ayers. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications. First edition hard cover in two volumes with slip case, 1978. 1048 pp. A retrospective ...

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi adventure with this vintage USSR book titled 'The End of Eternity' by the renowned author A. Asimov. This captivating edition, with its soft cover, may s...

A rare journey into the art of fire through more than 250 magnificent pieces of art glass, which have been taken from the extraordinary 20th century Murano glass collection that Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu have assembled over years of passionate study. This beautifully illustrated book offers the reader a comprehensive excursion into the history of Venctian glass from 1900...

AutoPlastic: Wendell Castle (1968-1973) accompanied R & Company’s exhibition of the same name, curated by Donald Albrecht and on view at the gallery’s 82 Franklin location from April 20 to June 15, 2004. AutoPlastic situates Wendell Castle’s plastic furniture in the context of late 1960s and early 1970s design innovations and examines, through a selection of photographs, magazine clippings, and ephemera, the relationship between the objects and their era’s social and cultural concerns. With natural, primitive, archaic, and womb-like forms, Castle’s plastic objects recall a time when novelty and fantasy were a means of individual expression (“doing your own thing”). They also highlight how environmentalism (“going back to the earth”) and escapism (“getting away from it all”) were intense reactions to the upheaval of America’s shifting values, student protests...

Journey back in time and embark on an enlightening exploration of our planet's mysteries with the captivating vintage treasure, "Children's Encyclopedia: Earth's Crust, Celestial Bod...

The J.C. Leyendecker Collection: American Illustrators Poster BookHardcover Book by Frederic B. Taraba, J. C. Leyendecker, and Kent Steine.The J.C. Leyendecker Collection Hardcover –...

This monograph reproduces sculptures and works on paper completed over the last five years by Jasper Johns (born 1930), who in February 2011 became the first visual artist to receive...

This is a soft covered exhibition catalogue which was produced in 1992 by Galerie Pierre Passebon and Galerie du Passage of an exhibition of 33 pieces designed and created by Argentinian designer Marcial Berro...

Antique early 20th Century Dutch solid silver page turner. A finely engraved silver eagle’s head mounts a kingswood blade. Made in the Netherlands by Thomas H. Saakes, and housed in ...

This is a hard backed catalogue produced by the well known factory of Mappin & Webb "Manufacturing Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, Watchmakers, Jewellers, Electro-platers and Cutlers, A...

Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne. Photographed by Jean Clemmer. Published by Charles Skilton Limited, 1969. A collaboration between the Parisian photog...

American Art Nouveau by Diane Chalmers Johnson. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1st Edition 1979, out of print,, hardcover with dust jacket. First Edition. By Diane Chalmers Johnson....

Transport yourself to the past with this vintage print from the USSR, circa 1988, featuring the iconic masterpiece "Madonna Conestabile" by Raphael, painted between 1438-1520. Printe...

French design from the early Sixties to the late Eighties. This is a journey through time which shows specifically three decades of French design. This is an exhibition held in the G...

Edward Paul Giddings: Art And Architecture Of Passion Hardcover Book. By Giddings, Patricia. Coffee table book about Architect and Artist Edward Giddings...

Title:Surimono: Prints by Elbow. Limited edition 766 of 1050 Catalogue first edition Hardcover 1980 · Washington, D.C. by Polster Edythe and Alfred H. Marks Washington, D.C.: Lov...

Embark on a nostalgic journey with this vintage book from the USSR, featuring 'Starik Khotabych' by L. Lagin. This hardcover edition, published in 1984, boasts 318 pages of captivati...

AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe. TITLE: The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley. PUBLISHER: London: Oxford University Press, 1925. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 912pp., 7-1/4" x...

This book is a wonderful social record of the bright young things and how they lived in the early years of the 20th century, told and photographed ...

A soft covered catalogue produced by the Vitra Design Museum having 182 pages with 99 black & white illustrations and 29 full colour plates and text in german. Showcasing the work of...

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-...

This hardback book is a very good copy of one of only 1500 copies that were produced and also it is one of the rare hard covered ones as most were published with soft covers. Maurice...

Step into a bygone era with our collection of vintage postcards from the USSR. Transport yourself to the cultural haven of the A.S. Pushkin Government Museum of Art with these remark...

'Japan, The Place and the People' by G.W. Browne. Illustrated with over 300 colored plates and half-tones. 438p., col. map, num. (col.) plates and ills., orig. gilt cl., sm. 4to. Par...

Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei. Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain ...

A hardback book published in 1998, which looks at the life and work of Nanna Ditzel, a much sought after Danish Furniture designer of the second half of the 20th century. She studied at The Danish School of Arts & Crafts and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In the early years she worked and designed with her husband Jorgen (who died in 1961), After the death of her husband she started designing furniture for children...

Embark on a linguistic adventure with this vintage language learning book titled "Испанский язык в диалогах" (Spanish Dialogues), originating from Russia and dating back to 2004. This softcover book is a valuable tool for those seeking to bridge the gap between the Russian and Spanish languages. Despite the passage of time, this book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring educational value. With a soft cover and encompassing 131 pages, it offers a concise yet effective approach to mastering...

AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Barbara (from The Old Curiosity Shop) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH...

For the past twenty years, Louise Lawler has photographed "art" as presented in private homes, in museums, galleries, auction houses, public buildings and museum and gallery storage areas. From an exhibition of Degas's masterpieces to an Andy Warhol installation, from Jeff Koons' sculptures to a Puvis de Chavannes painting in a house in Connecticut...

Art of the 20th Century. Published by TASCHEN, 2012.Art of the 20th Century, Vol. I, is a comprehensive guide to art of the 20th century.Hardback with dust cover. Beautiful hardcover...

Byrd, Richard E, Alone. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1938. First edition, stated second impression. Signed by Byrd on free end paper. Octavo. Presented in quarter blue Moroccan leather and cloth binding, with gilt titles and stamps to the spine, and a new archival slipcase. Presented is the first edition, stated second impression of Richard E. Byrd's book Alone. It was published in New York by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1938. The book is signed by the author on the first free endpage in black ink. Rear admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) was an American naval officer and recipient of the United States Medal of Honor. Byrd was also known as a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer...

Lino Sabattini: Suggestione e funzione Intimations and Craftsmanship, by Marelli, Enrico. Signed by Lino Sabattini. A monograph on the famed Italian designer. Biography and photog...

This landmark book reflects on almost 70 years of works by Bridget Riley (b.1931), from some of her earliest to very recent projects, providing a unique record of the work of an arti...

Michelangelo and His World: Sculpture of the Italian Renaissance By Albert Hirmer (photographer), Russell Stockman (trans), Joachim Poeschke and Irmgard Ernstmeier-Hirmer (photographer). Michelangelo And His World written by Joachimv Poeschke is the most comprehensive examination of Italian Renaissance sculpture from 1490 to 1560 ever published. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Monograph with 399 illustrations including 52 in color. Photographs by Albert Hirmer and Irmgard Ernstmeier-Hirmer. Translated from the German by Russell Stockman. A comprehensive look at Michelangelo's work. A very near fine copy in very near fine dust jacket. This is a heavy and oversized book Published in 1996, the book central to the whole study is the sculpture of Michelangelo...

Catalogue of an exhibition of 161 pieces of furniture made by some of France's most influential designers in the final third of the 20th century and the early years of 21st century, ...

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...

Author: THOMPSON, Kay (Hilary Knight) Title: Eloise at Christmastime. Publisher: NY: Simon & Schuster, 1999. Description: Limited signed edition...

This is a beautiful book of portrait photographs which have been taken by musician and pop star Bryan Adams. 302 pages of wonderful images in both colour and black & white, his subjects are a diverse grouping but throughout one has to be impressed by his dedication to this branch of the visual arts, many icons from the world of music, art and fashion are featured but he also has taken pictures of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and also some unknowns. With forewords by Sir Elton John and The Honourable Daphne Guinness...

A very good hard backed portfolio which contains 50 plates by many of the masters of Art Dec design and in particular - lighting. Published 1929/30 by Moreau of Paris. There is a bri...

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite vintage handmade Russian broderie. Crafted with care and precision, this broderie was traditionally used as a decorative base for vases, enhancing the beauty of floral arrangements. Dating back to the 1960s, this broderie showcases a stunning white color adorned with delicate star designs. Its original good condition speaks to its quality craftsmanship and careful preservation over the years, making it a treasured piece of Russian needlework history. The intricate details and fine stitches of this broderie exemplify the skill and artistry of the Russian embroidery...

Second edition of this compendium of radical and post-modern design produced by the Tuscan-based firm Poltronova from its early collaborations with Ettore Sottsass, who became Art Director in 1958, through the heyday of 1960’s anti-design and to the mid-1970s. Features work by both Old Guard masters and emerging leaders of the Radical Movement including (in addition to Sottsass) Archizoom, Superstudio, Sergio Asti, Gae Aulenti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Allesandro Mendini, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Gianni Ruffi, Giovanni Michelucchi, Gianfranco Fini, Mario Ceroli, Ugo Nespolo, Roberto Barni, Paolo Portoghesi, Gino Marotta, and the group De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi. Written by Pier Carlo Santini and published by Artigraf Edizioni in 1996, following its initial run in 1977. 4to, 181 pages with text in Italian; stiff printed wraps with printed brown paper dust jacket. Fully illustrated, primarily in black-and-white. Includes artist biographies. A scarce and significant resource chronicling the contribution of this avant-garde design firm. A crisp, collectible copy with only minor bumping to the dust jacket and extremities. From the estate of design guru Jim Walrod...

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...

Large format first edition monograph on blue-chip Kinetic artist Jesus Rafael Soto, published by Editions du Griffon in 1984. Inscribed in a bold han...

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art. Oriental Works of Art. [exhibition catalog] Gerard Hawthorn Ltd. Oriental Art. Published by Gerard Hawthorn Ltd. Ori...

This book was published in 1991 to coincide with an exhibition which marked Hubert de Givenchy's 40 years in fashion. It is dividing into three sections; it presents a portrait of Gi...

AUTHOR: MILNE, Christopher. TITLE: The Enchanted Places. PUBLISHER: London: Eyre Methuen, 1974. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED BY MILNE AND SIGNED BY HIS NANNY. 1 vol., hardcover, illustrated, inscribed by Milne on the front blank endleaf "- Birthday Morning 1975 - but also to remember the one of forty years ago, sun shining through a window in St. John Street & lighting a vase of daffodils on a little blue table & to remember to happy days of Christopher Robin & Pooh - & to remember -", under that signed by Christopher's Nanny (Olive Christine Rand Brockwell) "Always Old Nanny XXX XX X", bookplate to half-title additionally signed by Milne "A Favorite Friend", with the original DJ, not price clipped, FINE/NEAR FINE. Additionally, tipped to the front pastedown is an envelope in Milne's hand addressed to a Miss Elizabeth (Campbell) Hiskins containing a 2-page letter on Harbour Bookshop letterhead dated 28-2-75 which reads "How very nice of you to write to me: a letter like that couldn't possibly be a wol (sic). It made me very happy to think that I had helped make your birthday an enjoyable one. Yes, I have had a number of letters, many of the writers finding that the book awakened happy childhood memories, even though their own lives had been very different from mine. Often - as in your case - a common bond had been our skymen. I remember Michael and Geraldine well. So if you do ever see them again, please give them my best wishes. Yours sincerely Christopher Milne" ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The "Harbour Bookshop" was the bookstore owned and run by Milne and his daughter Clare who was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy. Milne remained close to his Nanny all his life. This book "The Enchanted Places" is dedicated to her. Olive was born on 2/23/1895 and died in 1978. Milne's reply letter to Elizabeth is dated 2/28/75. It's interesting to think that Milne would have asked Olive, quite possibly on her 80th birthday, to sign a copy of this book that he was giving as a birthday present. We know of no other book signed by Olive...

Step into a bygone era with the vintage book "Palm Beach Casino" penned by Pierre Rey. Originating from Shymkent, Kazakhstan, around 1993, this hardcover gem boasts 447 pages that be...

Reference Book European Porcelain - The Handbook of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks - Godden The Handbook of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks Auteur: Geoffrey A Godden

Step into the captivating world of history with the exquisite vintage gem, "Children's Encyclopedia: History of Human Society." This substantial hardcover volume, hailing from the USSR and dating back to approximately 1975, presents an invitation to explore the tapestry of human civilization. Containing a wealth of knowledge across its impressive 559 pages, this weighty tome is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship that characterized books of its era. The hardcover's imposing presence mirrors the grandeur of the historical narratives it holds within, transporting readers to a time when the pursuit of knowledge was a noble adventure. Despite the passage of time, this volume's good condition attests to its careful preservation. The pages, adorned with stories from various epochs, beckon readers to immerse themselves in the annals of humanity's journey, from ancient civilizations to modern societies. As you turn the pages, the texture of the quality white paper under your fingertips transports you to an era when tangible books were cherished repositories of wisdom. While subtle signs of age lend an authentic charm, the overall condition of the book remains commendable, a testament to its enduring value. The hardcover's patina, the slight wear reminiscent of its journey through time, adds character to this vintage treasure. As you explore its contents, you'll find a remarkable collection of narratives, each a glimpse into the tapestry of human endeavors, achievements, and struggles. For collectors, history enthusiasts, or those seeking to relive the wonder of discovering the past, "Children's Encyclopedia: History of Human Society" is a valuable addition to any library. Its carefully curated entries capture the essence of historical eras, guiding readers on a journey through time to grasp the shaping forces of societies long gone. Whether you're inspired by the rise and fall of civilizations, intrigued by the intricacies of human progress, or simply captivated by the art of vintage...

Catalogue of Perfumes, Toiletries and Cosmetics A rare sale catalogue of luxury goods including perfumes, toiletries and soaps from the early years of the twentieth century produced ...

The Big Book Of Harley-Davidson: Official Publication by Harley-Davidson, Inc. Bolfert, Thomas C. Published by Harley-Davidson Inc. Milwaukee, 1989 The Big Book Of Harley-Davidso...

Embark on a literary journey through the USSR with this captivating vintage book, 'Family Chronicle, Childhood of Bagrov the Grandson' written by S.T. Askakov. Dating back to the 198...

Altes Porzellan (German Edition) Turtleback - January 1, 1988 German Edition by Renate Müller-Krumbach (Author).

Great collection of 6 issues of Masters of World of Architecture. These issues date back to 1960 and each focuses on a particular architecture icon that is discussed and analyzed wit...

Ben Shahn, Love and Joy About Letters, 1963 1st Edition, Grossman Publishers. Love and Joy About Letters is a testament to Ben Shahn’s love affair with letters: the beauty of the let...

Embark on a patriotic journey through history with this captivating vintage book, 'Young Guard' by A.A. Fadeev, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands as a treasured piece of li...