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Period: Late 20th Century
Place of Origin: French
Phantom Fighter Ejection Seat
Located in Paris, FR
Ejection seat phantom fighter made by Martin & Baker, 1972. Ejection seat from Phantom II fighter, Royal Air Force, and from Mc Donnel Douglas F-4. With e...
Category

1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antoine Caron Peintre des fetes et des massacres by Jean Ehrmann, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Antoine Caron: Peintre des fetes et des massacres by Jean Ehrmann. Published by Flammarion, 1986. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket, French text. In b&w and color. Important book on ...
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1980s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pezon Et Michel Parabolic Split Cane Trout Fly Fishing Rod
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A fine split cane trout fly fishing rod, Pezon et Michel Parabolic Speciale Normale. The rod is a 9ft, 2-piece split cane rod with alloy screw reel fit...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cane

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pierre Cardin Tobacco Table Set of Lighter and Ashtray, Paris, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco table set in metal composed of a lighter and an ashtray made by the French designer Pierre Cardin, Paris, 1970s. On both items the designer's signature is engraved and visi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Au Bonheur des Formes, Design Francais 1945-1992 by Francois Mathey
Located in London, GB
Au Bonheur des Formes Design Francais 1945-1992 Published by Editions Du Regard, Paris, 1992. First edition hardback in pictorial dust jacket. French language text. A survey of French design from 1945 - 1992 from Interiors and furniture to kitchen ware...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the like...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk, Textile

Post-Modern Limited Edition Pedal Car Vilac by Philippe Starck for La Redoute
By Philippe Starck
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This pedal car was designed in 1998 by the world famous designer Philippe Starck for French retail group La Redoute. It was part of the Good Goods collectio...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Over Europe Book by Jan Morris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Over Europe book, September 1, 1992 by Jan Morris (Author). Fabulous aerial photographs of Europe, with text by Jan Morris! Front of dust jacket has wonderful photograph of Chateau...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Flammarion, 1989
Located in London, GB
Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Published by Flammarion, Paris, 1989. Hard back in dust jacket. First French edition. French language text translated by Jeanne Bouniort. 431 pages. Me...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Moments, Roxanne Lowit Photographs, 1992
Located in London, GB
Moments, Roxanne Lowit Photographs By Roxanne Lowit Editions Assouline, Paris 1992. First English language edition. A record of the celebrity photogra...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

History Of Modern Art by Arnason, H. H., Mansfield, Elizabeth C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
History Of Modern Art By Arnason, H. H.; Mansfield, Elizabeth C. For undergraduate course in Modern Art, Origins of Modernism, Art since 1945, Contemporary Art and other courses fo...
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1980s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Revival White Full Body Vintage Plastic Mannequin, 1980s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Revival white full body vintage plastic mannequin, which was designed and manufactured, 1980s, France. The mannequin shows geometric and cubism inspired features. The body ...
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Late 20th Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastics Rhino Collectibles, France 1999
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999. Toys for happiness.
Category

1990s Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Peinture Americane Contemporaine by Sam Hunter
Located in London, GB
La Peinture Americane Contemporaine by Sam Hunter Published by Edition Tete de Feuilles, Paris 1976. Hard back in dust jacket. French language text. Illustrated in colour and blac...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sea Shell Cuff Bracelet in Goldtone by Dominique Aurientis of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Dominique Aurientis sea shell cuff bracelet in goldtone. It is marked 'Dominique Aurientis Paris' on a round metal tag on the backside of the piece. It dates from the 1980s a...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

French Vintage Black Vilac Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 Wooden Model Car
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage wooden model of black Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 with Hispano Suiza label. 12.5/38/15 ??. France.
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Basque by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 82 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pieces and ...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seat...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Des Provinces Belges et Des Flanders Françaises 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Des Provinces Belges et Des Flanders Françaises by Lucile Olivier. Editions Charles Massin, Paris, 1977. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80p of great color pictures of in...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Grandes Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry by Marcel Thomas, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Grandes Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry by Marcel Thomas. George Braziller, 1971. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket and with the original Mylar protective overlay jacket. The book ...
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1970s Medieval Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Issey Miyake, Making Things
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake Making Things Published by Scalo/Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Zurich/Berlin/New York, 1999. (Exhibition held in Paris between 13 October 1998 and 28 F...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Savoyard et Dauphinois by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seat...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Vendeen Aunis-Saintonge by Lucile Olivier, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Vendeen Aunis Saintonge by Lucile Olivier. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables,...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobillier de Haute Normandie by Édith Mannoni, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobillier de Haute Normandie by Édith Mannoni. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. First Editon hardcover with dust jacket. 93 pp. The book illustrat...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rene Dumas Lucite Sculptural Chess Players French Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by Renee Dumas who is related to the Hermes family. They a...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

Jean Prouve Book
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jean Prouve book, Jousse /Seguin-Enrico Navarra, 1998. Perfect condition.
Category

Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Louis XVI by Monica Burckhardt, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Louis XVI by Monica Burckhardt. Editions Charles Massin, Paris, 1976. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80p of interior full color photos of period antique furniture of the...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Bourguignon by Lucile Oliver. Editions Ch. Massin, Paris, 1980. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A great collection of full color photos of antique furniture...
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1980s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Suite of 9 Vintage Eiffel Tower in Reduced Model, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 vintage Eiffel Tower in reduced model, circa 1970-1980 Dimensions of the biggest 25 x 12 x 12 cm Dimensions of the smallest 5 x 2 x2 cm.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Louis-Philippe Napoleon III by Colette Lehmann. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. Hardcover with dust jackets. 81 pp. Illustrates the beds, seating, tables, cas...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Alexander Calder 1975 Lithographs "Derriere Le Miroir" Maeght Editeur
By Alexander Calder
Located in Sharon, CT
Containing five original lithographs by Alexander Calder. This is edition no. 212 Janvier 1975 of the Derriere le Miroir. Published in Paris by Galerie Maeght. Without staples. Very ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Les Opalines by Christine Vincendeau, First Edition
By Christine Vincendeau
Located in valatie, NY
Les Opalines by Christine Vincendeau. Les Editions de l'Amateur 1998. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 190p with many color illustrations. Now considered the bible on opalin...
Category

1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage French 1970s Sunglasses
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage 1970s sunglasses. Made in France.
Category

1970s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Roger Tallon by Roger Tallon, Chloe Braunstein, and Gilles de Bure
Located in valatie, NY
Roger Tallon by Roger Tallon, Chloe Braunstein, and Gilles de Bure. Dis Voir, France, 2015. 1st Ed softcover. Roger Tallon is a key figure in French design and has worked in nearly all facets of the design industry. Early in his career he focused primarily on domestic design. He then turned to aesthetic and institutional concerns; and later his practice became strictly industrial. His diverse accomplishments include: his Téléavia portable television set, Lip watches...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Restauration, Louis-Philippe by Janine Leris-Laffargue, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Restauration, Louis-Philippe by Janine Leris-Laffargue. Editions Massin, Paris, France, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. French furniture of the Louis-Philippe restoration pe...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Tri-Metal Backgammon Table by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Houston, TX
1970s French Backgammon (Tric-Trac) table in copper, brass and chrome. Designed by Alain Delon in 1972 for The Jansen collection. Four removable asht...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Chrome

Auction Catalogues
Located in Bridgewater, CT
For sale about 500 auction catalogues from 1980s to present, about Art Nouveau, Art Deco, 20th century decorative arts. Auction houses: Sotheby's, ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Les Bronzes Dores Francais du Xviii Siecle by Pierre Verlet
By Pierre Verlet
Located in valatie, NY
Les Bronzes Dores Francais du Xviii Siecle by Pierre Verlet. Grands Manuels Picard, Paris, 1999. Second edition hardcover with dust jacket. A great book on a previously little publis...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gilbert Poillerat Maître Ferronnier
By Karl Lagerfeld, François Baudot
Located in London, GB
Published by Éditions Charles Moreau, 1998 Text by François Baudot, preface by Karl Lagerfeld. The distinctive designs of Gilbert Poillerat may be regarded as part of the Art D...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chess Game by Michel Dumas
By Michel Dumas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chess game by Michel Dumas. Located in NYC
Category

Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

Rene Dumas Vintage Lucite Aubergine and Clear Sculptural Chess Players French
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French Lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by Renee Dumas who is related to the Hermes family. They a...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

Gilles Peress, Telex Persan Book 1st edition 1984
By Gilles Peress 1
Located in London, GB
First edition, soft cover, published by Contrejour, 1st edition 1984. This incredibly important and beautifully designed publication presents a photo essay built up of photographs t...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Triple Helix Blade of a Beechcraft 200 Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Triple helix of a Beechcraft 200 aircraft, blade plane Beechcraft 200
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Mac Donald's sign in solid brass, circa 1970
Located in LYON, FR
It is made of solid brass and weighs approximately 5 kg, dates from the 70s, from the very first French Mac Donald's. 5 holes are provided on the rear side for fixing the latter. W...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hermes 2 Set Playing Cards With Box, Made In France
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage set of 2 Hermes silver edged playing cards, accented with silver edges. Adorned with the iconic Hermes "H" in gold and grey on the back, these miniature cards add a touch of ...
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1990s Other French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1970 Burgundy Backgammon Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Vis, NL
Gently played, vintage 1970 backgammon rare Etienne Aigner burgundy handmade soft leather set as pictured. A rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level ...
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1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of blue glaze. Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Lalique
Located in Montelabbate, PU
First edition, published by Edipop, 1988. Text in French. A beautiful publication covering the fine works of French glass designers Lalique. The book takes us through the history of...
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1980s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vincent The Works of Vincent Van Gogh Large Hardcover Art Book
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vincent The Works of Vincent Van Gogh Large Hardcover Art Book. New York: Gallery Books, 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Considered a founding father of modern painting, Vincent van Gogh is also one of the most famed tragic figures in art history. Vincent Willem van Gogh...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Pink and Black Marble Chess, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chess in pink and black marble. Made circa 1980, each piece is handmade. Two of the pink piece were restored after a shock (please see photos), nothing disturbing. Height of the p...
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1980s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Set of Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pillows in Red Gold
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.\ Title: Set of 4 matching rare vintage French cartier panther bracelet designer silk scarf pillows...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Lawrence of Arabia / Lawrence d' Arabie
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster. This epic British film is based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel. The film stars Peter O'Toole i...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mobilier Regence, Louis XV by Monica Burckhardt, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Regence, Louis XV by Monica Burckhardt. Editions Charles Massin, Paris, 1976. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 80p photos and text of early 18th century furniture i...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mobilier Normand by Lucile Oliver, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Normand by Lucile Oliver. Ch. Massin, Paris, 1976. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 84pp illustrated throughout with color photographs and b&w map of French furniture from...
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1970s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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