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Period: 1980s
Treasures of the Smithsonian by Edwards Park
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of the Smithsonian by Edwards Park. Published by Smithsonian Books, Harry Abrams, 1987. Hardcover with dust jacket. With more than four hundred ...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Nouveau Style by Laurence Buffet-Charlie, Hard Cover First Edition
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau Style by Laurence Buffet-Challie offers a captivating journey through the enchanting world of Art Nouveau, celebrating its flowing lines, organic motifs, and intricate cr...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Veronese's Drawings, A Catalogue Raisonné by Richard Cocke, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Veronese's Drawings. A Catalogue Raisonné by Richard Cocke. Published in London: Sotheby's Publications, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Paolo Spezapreda, known as 'Veronese...
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English Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

'Raging Bull' Original Vintage U.S. One Sheet Movie Poster, 1980
By Kunio Hagio
Located in Devon, GB
Adapted from Jake LaMotta's memoir, Martin Scorsese's intense biopic 'Raging Bull' has become a modern Classic, widely regarded as Scorsese's masterpiece and regularly hailed as one ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Japanese Aircraft Carrier Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of an aircraft carrier. Made in Japan with "Comoy's of London" tag on the green felted base. Cool tobacco ac...
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Body Heat
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for The 1981 thriller Body Heat. This film was directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starred William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. This poster is conservation line...
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English Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's Review of the Season, 1986, Mark Wrey 'Editor', 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Review of the Season, 1986, Mark Wrey (editor). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Phaidon & Christie's, Oxford, 1986. 504 pp. Dense review of a very busy yea...
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English Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Review of the Season 1982 Hardcover Edited by John Herbert. Abbeville Press, NY, 1982. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Numerous color photos of important lots from all ...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Golden Pharaoh The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Golden Pharaoh: The Definitive Account of the Greatest Discovery in Archaeology, the Treasures of Tutankhamen, by Philipp Vandenberg. Stated First American edition. 328 pages wit...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Design in America the Cranbrook Vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark
By Robert Judson Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Design in America: the Cranbrook vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark. Abrams, in association with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Metropol...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway and remaining contents of Somerton, Castleknock on 24th and 25th May, 1988. 1st Ed softcover auction c...
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Northern Irish Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgia O'Keeffe: Art and Letters by Jack Cowart and Juan Hamilton. Published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1989. Softcover. 1st edition. Publi...
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Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Armada, 1588-1988 An International Exhibition to Commemorate the Spanish Armada
Located in valatie, NY
Armada, 1588-1988: An International Exhibition to Commemorate the Spanish Armada by M. J. Rodriguez-Salgado and The National Maritime Museum. Penguin Bo...
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English Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

In the American West, Richard Avendon, 1985, Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Author: Text by Laura Wilson Book: Commissioned in 1978 by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, this series of photographs is...
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Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wiener Werkstaetten Set of 2 Playing Card Decks Rare Vintage Design Collectible
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of two card decks. One still in the sealed box (never opened and used). The other one in very good condition. Each card made of a kind of fabric (...
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Austrian Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Arthur Miller's Collected Plays. Volume II - 1981 - FIRST EDITION SIGNED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILLER, Arthur. TITLE: Arthur Miller's Collected Plays. Volume II. PUBLISHER: NY: Viking Press, 1981. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., 8-1/2" x 6-1/8", SIGNED b...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

MILLER, Arthur. Danger: Memory. 1987 - FIRST - EDITION SIGNED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILLER, Arthur. TITLE: Danger: Memory. PUBLISHER: NY: Grove Press, 1987. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED. 1 vol., 8-1/4" x 5-1/2", inscribed by Miller on the title-p...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Danish Georg Jensen Orb Egg Sculpture Ashtray Chrome Brass Paperweight Bowl Ball
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnberg, Sr. With gallery tag from the American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Mass. Includes boats made between 7500 BC - 1500 BC. Twenty examples of Navel boats and ships through history including dugout canoe...
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North American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Christies: Property the Collection of Henry McIlhenny Rittenhouse Square, Phl
Located in valatie, NY
Catalogue of Property from the Collection of Henry P. McIlhenny, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, May 20 & 21, 1987. Published by Christie's, NY. S...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's, 1985-86, Edit by Georgia Fogg. Printed by Sotheby's, London. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view of t...
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English Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures From the Czechoslovak State Collections
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures from the Czechoslovak State Collections. Softcover book, edited by David Altshuler, published in 1983, illustrated, 288 pages.
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Softcover book, published in 1984 by Abbeville Press. Printed in Japan, 168 pages.
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Tulips, Arabesques and Turbans, Decorative Arts from the Ottoman Empire
Located in valatie, NY
Tulips, Arabesques and Turbans: Decorative Arts from the Ottoman Empire by Yanni Petsopoulos. Abbeville Press, 1982. First Edition hardcover no dust jacket. The author analyzes the p...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Collectible Art Book “Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture”, 1982
Located in View Park, CA
An absolutely sublime collectible coffee table book: « Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture. » Printed and bound in Japan by Abrams, 1982. With text by Frederick Hartt (though the bo...
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set / Eighteen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of eighteen. Army Life In A Black Regiment By Thomas Went Wentworth Higginson "Collector's Library ...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Leather

Large 14k Gold Stepped Natural Aventurine Oval Pendent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco-style pendant embodies elegance with its luxurious aventurine centerpiece and radiant gold accents. Designed with a classic stepped pattern, the pendant captures the ge...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Gold

How to Create Your Own Painted Lady
Located in Bradenton, FL
How to Create Your Own Painted Lady, a comprehensive guide to beautifying your Victorian home, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Stated first editio...
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Victorian Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Steven Spielberg's 1981 Blockbuster adventure film starring Harrison Ford. The artwork is by Richard Amsel (1947-1985). This poster is in near mint condit...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's: Important American Furniture, Contents of "Langdon, " 2/1985
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Important American Furniture, Contents of "Langdon," 2/1985. First edition softcover with 142 lots photographed in color and B&W, fully d...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair Giant French Bronze Cannons, Military Artillery
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive pair of large French bronze cannons Great for a garden or business Of course being bronze these can live outside with no fear of rusting Viewings available by appointm...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original Lenci Doll from 1980s. The doll was purchased from the Nu...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Wool

Keith Haring book art 1982-1989 (Vintage Keith Haring)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring Cover Art 1982-1989: A set of 3 1980s books featuring original (offset) cover design by Keith Haring during his lifetime: Keith Haring 1982 for The Paris Review. Keith Haring 1986 for Brion Gysin The Last Museum. Keith Haring for AIDS: TRADING FEARS FOR FACTS (Hein). Medium: Set of 3 individual vintage books with offset illustrated cover art. 1982-1989. Measuring approximately: 4 x 7 inches each; soft cover books; the full edition of each; bound. Each in good to very good overall vintage condition. Minor age related wear. Each, unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. _ Keith Haring (b. 1958 Reading, PA): Keith Haring’s first major works were his subway drawings. Haring produced a large number of these public works between 1980 and 1985, integrating his motifs outlined figures into everyday public space in a way that directly engaged its viewers. Haring's 1st solo exhibition was held at Westbeth Painters Space in 1981 and a celebrated show debuted at the historic Tony Shafrazi Gallery in New York the following year. Throughout the 1980s, Haring was committed to democratizing the art experience and along with paintings, he also created theater sets, billboards, murals, advertising campaigns and even a line of Swatch watches. In 1986 he opened the Pop Shop in SoHo, selling apparel, posters and toys bearing his drawings. This was a controversial move, as many galleries criticized Haring for “de-valuing” the art object while others, such as Andy Warhol, championed Haring’s insistence on making art accessible and affordable. Pop Shop was highly influential to contemporary crossovers of art and merchandise that are now so dominant, as in the work of Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS and Takashi Murakami. In addition to this ideology of accessibility, Haring was also very socially engaged and used his striking imagery to promote awareness of various political and social campaigns. His many notable public works included a mural on the western side of the Berlin Wall, the Crack is Wack mural in New York, and a mural for the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. Haring was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 and used his presence in the arts community to raise awareness of the crisis. In 1989, a year before his death, he established the Keith Haring Foundation, whose mission is to raise funds for AIDS organizations and children’s literacy and arts programs. Since his death in 1990, Haring has become one of the most widely-recognized and celebrated artists of the 20th century. Related categories: Keith Haring 1982. Keith Haring book...
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Art Nouveau Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Four Foot Taxidermy Goose, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Taxidermy goose in flight. Beautiful, classic coloring with feathers in black, brown and white. Good overall condition. Good presence.
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's New York Auction Catalog: Fowler Museum February 1985. 1st Ed softcover. The Fowler Museum at UCLA, or more commonly, The Fowler, is a museum on the campus of the Universit...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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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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French Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

American Churches by Roger G Kennedy, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American Churches by Roger G Kennedy. Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1982. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 296 pp. 235 illustrations from 188 color photographs. Beautifully produc...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank. TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986 DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Basquiat Keith Haring The Paris Review (set of 2)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring: The Paris Review 1982-1990 (set of 2): Vintage editions of The Paris Review, with one uniquely featuring brilliant Keith Haring 1982 cover art &...
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Art Nouveau Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

‎Sotheby's: ‎Fine English Furniture, Decorations and Carpets, Perry Ellis, 1987
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby’s fine English furniture decorations and carpets including property of the Late Perry Ellis, New York, June 1987. 234 lots in color and b & w. NPT Books a division of N.P. Tr...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Volume Two, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Garbisch Collection, Vol. 2, May 17, 1980, important French furniture, European porcelain Vertu, and rugs. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 588 lots of import...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cotton Nautical Signal Flag for Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed cotton signal flag for letter A. Nicely framed. Cotton flag with canvas hoist, wood toggle and Manila rope. Nicely framed
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North American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

Christie's, Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg Antiquary, October 1983
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg Antiquary, October 1983. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1980's New Old Stock Italian Ottaviani Studio Burl Walnut Poker Set
Located in Weesp, NL
For collectors and poker enthusiasts, this pristine 1980s poker set designed by the renowned Studio Ottaviani is a rare find. Encased in luxurious burl walnut, this Italian-crafted m...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Enamel

The Blues Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original poster designed and used to promote the soundtrack for the classic 1980 comedy starring John Belushi, Dan Akroyd. This film was directed by John Landis. This poster is unf...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Shipmodel of the full rigger "Denmark"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model of the Full-Rigger "Denmark". A stunning and highly detailed scale model of the renowned full-rigged training ship *Danmark*. This exceptional piece was crafted between 1960 a...
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Danish Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1980s Isamu Kenmochi Ashtray Sleek Chrome & Brown Modern Classic
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Isamu Kenmochi ashtray in chrome and plastic. Stamped underneath with makers information. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 6 in...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Polished Antelope Horns on Brass Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished antelope horns mounted on brass base.
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Kenyan Hollywood Regency Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Vintage Soviet Book: the Planet of People & the Little Prince, 1J57
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with this vintage book from the USSR. Published in 1983 in Leningrad, this captivating book features two belove...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ship Model of a Cement Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
The cement carrier " Gloria Elena" is a Cement carrier built in 1981 by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Mexico, this 450' commercial vesse...
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European Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
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European Space Age Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass

Memphis, Barbara Radice 1984 First Edition
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Rizzoli, 1984 ‘Research, Experiences, Result, Failures and Successes of New Design’ Founded in 1981 by designer Ettore Sottsass, the Italy-based Mem...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

American Furniture in Pendleton House
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Furniture in Pendleton House by Christopher P. Monkhouse and Thomas S. Michie, with the assistance of John M. Carpenter. Softcover book published in 1986 in conjunction with...
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American American Classical Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Let's Get Lost" Original US Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Bruce Weber's 1988 Jazz documentary about the life of the Jazz trumpeter Chat Baker. The image used on the poster was taken by the American photographer ...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Richard Meier designed magnifying glass for Swid Powerll, having ebony wood handle, silver plate and glass, plus original sleeve and box.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Ronald Searle, Slightly Foxed, First Deluxe Edition with an Original Drawing
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SEARLE, Ronald. TITLE: Slightly Foxed - but still desirable Ronald Searle's wicked world of Book Collecting. PUBLISHER: Great Britain: Souvenir Press, 1989. DESCRIPTION: FIRST DELUXE EDITION WITH AN ORIGINAL DRAWING SIGNED. 1 vol., 12-1/8" x 8-7/8", limited to 10 numbered copies each with an original drawing, this copy #3 with an ink and coloured pencil drawing of a cat...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

The Blues Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the classic 1980 comedy starring John Belushi, Dan Akroyd. This film was directed by John Landis. This poster is conservation linen backed and it wou...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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