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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood

4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia Vintage KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM BRITANNIA 757-200 EVA AIR CARGO CARGO ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Abstract Mid-Century Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross is an exemplary piece of European studio pottery that displays the innovative and abstract artistry of the period...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Cartier Lighter Circa 80s Vintage "Trinity" Brown Lacquer 18k Gold Plated Beautiful vintage Cartier flame lacquered lighter with pentagonal design. A rare piece in very good conditio...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress Brass Medal Badge Pin 4.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass medal / badge / brooch pin from the 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress. American Society for Metals, R.J. Raudebaugh, USA, Group 8, Struck by Medallic Art Co...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Travertine Animals; Elephant, Anteater, Hippo, & Rhino, Flli Mannelli for Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury collection of animals rendered in carved travertine designed by Flli Mannelli for Raymor, Italy, 1960s,
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris, circa 1960s France. Hermes H displayed on all 4 sides. Silver plated. Stamped Hermes, Paris underneath. Heavy a...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. Model OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 6917 - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything. This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Parchment Paper

Vintage U.S. Air Force Sterling Silver Pilot Air Wings Shirt Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century U.S. Air Force sterling silver pilot air wings shirt pin, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3"W x .75"D...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, GB
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Round Glass Dish Bowl or Cigar 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and very versatile glass bowl, dish, or ashtray. The piece is very thick and heavy and has a wonderful look. Perfect for serving candy or use as a cigar ashtray. A compli...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

1970s Pink and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning pink and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is a beautiful piece. So rare to find it i...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful find, labeled in French and made for Belgium: by MS (Michael Seidel, Western Germany). This tin globe was made around 1951 and lithography / screen printed. Classic tin toy...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage 1948 the Haunting of Toby Jugg Early Sci Fi Horror Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Dennis Wheatley. Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London., 1948. Black cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear, tea...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1964 November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three Book
Located in Seguin, TX
November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three, poem by Wendell Berry; Ben Shahn illustrator. Published by George Braziller, New York, 1964, stated 1st edition. A poem written in...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Natural Leather Punching Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage punching bag with handsome, worn genuine leather. A stylish addition to a home gym, this hanging punching bag is approximately 30lbs and is i...
Category

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photog...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lighter S.T. Dupont Chinese Lacquer Gold Plated Made In France Midcentury
Located in Palermo, IT
Lighter S.T. Dupont china lacquer black is a LUXURY product known for its elegance and superior quality. This specific model, with its lacquer and 18kt gold plating, is particularly ...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

1960s St Dupont Lighter Silver Design Horizontal
Located in Biella, IT
S.T. Dupont France lighter sophisticated horizontal line1 first edit two tone silverplate and gold-rose color design in years '60 and is in good used vi...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

Lot of Five Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross Wall Decoration
By Egino Günther Weinert
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 1970s to 1980s German bronze Crosses for Wall Decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. They are not marked, attributed to Egino Weinert...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 3kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Weight: 3kg...
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Il pleure dans mon coeur (It's crying in my heart) by Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Il pleure dans mon coeur (He is crying in my heart), by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze compact whose lid is decorated with a poem by Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) published in the collectio...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Beautifully pre...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a be...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940. by IT manufacturer, Spain. Stamped to the underside In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Radiofonografo 'RR 126' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e prodotto a partire dal 1965 da Brionvega. Corpo e casse in legno, supporto in fusi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder" Origin: Spain Era: Early 20th Century Materials: Metal, Leather Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm Experie...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Silver Table Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Aluminum Art Deco Table lighter by Saroma, made in Japan, 1960. A compliment to the cocktail table, desk or side table - in any room. The lighter is perfect for Cigars,...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns on Wall-Mounted Plaque 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a wooden wall-mounted plaque. Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for hunters.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Antler

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Quality mathemat...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Rare 1960s German Fasan Solid Body Guitar with Hagstrom tail piece
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early and scarce German solid body electric guitar. Crafted by Fasan guitars . Body is wrapped in a gold metal flake with black line detail covering. An interesting early guitar tha...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Maple

Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Stylish Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Figural Apple Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Italian 800 silver lighter. Large apple with naturalistic irregular form and striated skin. Long stem with leaf. Underside has inset lighter. Italian maker’s mark (1944-68) a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
By Ruffler & Walker
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original piece of decor
Category

English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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