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Period: Late 20th Century
Memphis: Ceramique, Argent, Verre 1981-1987" Editeur Michel Aveline (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good hardback book with a dust jacket in excellent condition. 143 pages with 120 full pages color plates showing examples of ceramics, silver and glass ware, by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mateo Thun...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paris Eiffel Tower in the style of Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
An Op-Art resin/acrylic Paris Eiffel Tower decorative object in the style of Brazilian Artist, Abraham Palatnik. A great desk accessory or gift. Very good condition as shown in images. Dimensions: 1.38" Depth x 1.5" Width x 3.94" Height. Small French porcelain...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin, Acrylic

Asmat Art, Woodcarvings of Southwest New Guinea
Located in Bradenton, FL
Asmat Art, Woodcarvings of Southwest New Guinea, edited by Dirk Smidt. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1993 by George Braziller of New York. Ill...
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Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Eadweard Muybridge and the San Francisco Photo Panorama 1850-1880, French Book
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eadweard Muybridge et le Panorama Photographique de San Francisco, 1850-1880 (Eadweard Muybridge and the Photographic Panorama of San Francisco), Limited Edition, French book by Cent...
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Canadian Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Maximal Art Vintage 1980s Sacred Heart Gold-Tone and Seed Pearl Portrait Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From John Wind's Maximal Art 1980s jewelry collection, a portrait pin molded as a sacred heart. The cast metal heart shaped picture holder has a molded ...
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American International Style Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology by Glyn Edmund Daniel, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology by Glyn Edmund Daniel. Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, 1977, NY. 1st Ed BCE hardcover with dust jacket. Black and white illustrations. Thi...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Hand Painted Skateboard, circa 1989
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage hand painted skateboard, circa 1989. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood Metal Dimensi...
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Spanish Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

The United States 1898 to 1933, French Book by Y.H. Nouailhat, 1973
Located in Atlanta, GA
Les Etats-Unis 1898 - 1933 L'Avenement d'une Puissance Mondiale (The United States 1898 - 1933 - The Advent of a World Power), by Y. H. Nouailhat, 1973. The United States, which had ...
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French Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hardy Perfection Fishing Rod
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The "Perfection" 9ft Hardy Palakona Fishing Rod. A beautifully 2 piece 9' split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick. The rod is in very good condition with the registration numb...
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British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bamboo

History of Postmodern Architecture 1st Edition
By Heinrich Klotz
Located in valatie, NY
The history of Postmodern Architecture by Heinrich Klotz. Cambridge MA; The MIT Press, 1988. This first standard work on the past 25 years in postmodern architecture documents the ri...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SNIFFLES - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross. TITLE: Sniffles (Six Original drawings). PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's) DESCRIPTION: SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SNIFFLES. 17" x 13-1/2', on ani...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF PORKY PIG - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: ROSS, Virgil. TITLE: Porky Pig. (Seven Original drawings). PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's) DESCRIPTION: SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF PORKY PIG. 17" x 13-1/2'...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SYLVESTER THE CAT & JR. - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross. TITLE: Sylvester The Cat & Little Sylvester (Eight Original drawings). PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's) DESCRIPTION: SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Andy Warhol Collection Americana & European & American Paintings & Prints
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Andy Warhol Collection Americana and European and American Paintings, Drawings and Prints, Vol. V, Friday, April 29 and Saturday,...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early Architecture in Ulster County, New York
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early Architecture in Ulster County, New York. Softcover book published in 1974 by the Junior League of Kingston. Illustrated, 222 pages.
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's: Piccus Collection of Fine Classical Chinese Furniture, 9/1997
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Mr and Mrs Robert P. Piccus Collection of Fine Classical Chinese Furniture, 18 September 1997. 1st Ed softcover. 99 lots in color. A grea...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Surrealist Art, The Lindy and Edwin Bergman Collection, First Edition Book
Located in valatie, NY
Surrealist Art, The Lindy and Edwin Bergman collection. Chicago: Thames and Hudson, 1997. Stated first edition softcover. 245 pp. A comprehensive overview of Surrealist art from one ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s Abstract Virgin Mary Plaque Emaus Cuernavaca, Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s by Emaus Monks Abstract Virgin Mary Art Cuernavaca, Mexico Painted Wall Art Panel Mahogany Wood Maker stamp on backside 10 tall x 5 w x .75 thick...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Paint

Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Shicho' Nakijyogo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Shicho. This person has a rake. He is called Shicho, Nakijyogo. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, bambo...
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Japanese Showa Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Plastic

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo This tile painted in blue over white in ...
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Portuguese Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Architecture of the Old South Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane. NY, Beehive Press, 1989. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Oversized book, 204 pp. beautifully illustrated with vi...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Soviet Children's Book: 'I Planted Rye Well, c.1984, 1J48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
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...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Beaded Dreidel, 2nd half 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Beaded Dreidel, made in the 2nd half 20th Century. This dreidel is one of the earlier modernistic Dreidels which was created with weaving beads on the outside of a classic ...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beads

Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Book 1993 First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Coffee Table Book 1993 First Edition.A beautiful monograph of the photographs of Horst P Horst’s by Barbara Plumb. Featuring the social and...
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American American Classical Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Christie's Auction New York Important Jewels December 8, 1993 #7806
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Auction New York Important Jewels December 8, 1993 #7806. First edition catalog. 293pp. with 611 lots photoed in color and fully described....
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rings for the Finger by George Frederick Kunz
Located in valatie, NY
Rings for the Finger by George Frederick Kunz. Softcover, Published by Dover, New York, 1974. There is probably no item that is so common to almost all cultures and ages of man, yet so frequently overlooked, as rings. Nearly everyone wears (or has worn) rings; yet what person today could tell you anything about their origins, original uses, history, or even the customs behind modern engagement, wedding, and graduation rings...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Book of Takes, by Paul Zelevansky, Signed Ltd 1st ED
Located in valatie, NY
The Book of Takes, by Paul Zelevansky, Signed and Ltd 1st Ed. From the Preface, by Lynn Hurwitz "The Book of Takes is a personal account of the process of extracting art from life. T...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Traditional Swiss Vintage Metal Stamped Commemorative Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Switzerland circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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Swiss Rustic Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

The Courtauld Collection, Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Courtauld Collection, Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Softcover book, published in 1998,...
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Canadian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch. Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Brass

Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Creedmore Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank Reproduction. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 10" W x 3.25" D.
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Unknown Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1977-1978
Located in valatie, NY
Art At Auction: The Year At Sotheby Parke Bernet 1977-1978. Sotheby Park Bernet Publication, London, 1977. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annua...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Charles S. Moffett. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1985 by The Metropolitan Museum o...
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Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sebastião Salgado, Gold. Limited Edition, signed Photography book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a decade, Serra Pelada evoked the long-promised El Dorado as the world’s largest open-air gold mine, employing some 50,000 diggers in appalling conditions. Today, Brazil’s gold...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Hicks into the 1980's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a scarce commercial brochure produced by the David Hicks organisation as a marketing tool. By 1980 David Hicks and his business had a large international presence and client ...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

MLB Poster Nolan Ryan, 1978, United States of America
Located in Praha, CZ
Major League Baseball, Nolan Ryan displayed, made in 1978, printed in USA. Made of paper and plastic Original condition with a hole (shown in the pictures posted), cleaned.
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Paper

Pair of Sotheby's Catalogues on European Works of Art, Furniture and Tapestries
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: New York: European works of art, arms and armour, furniture and tapestries, January 29, 1998. 222 pages of 481 lots with results. Sotheby's:...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Alien
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Ridley Scott's Classic 1979 Science-Fiction film, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and John Hurt. This poster was designed by the American poster a...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
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English Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Mobili e Mobilieri Nella Sicilia del Settecento by Mario Giarrizzo, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Mobili e Mobilieri Nella Sicilia del Settecento by Mario Giarrizzo. Flaccovio, Palermo, 1992. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. With numerous color and black and white photos. A gre...
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Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's NY Catalog Magnificent Jewels October 25th and 26th, 1989, Sale #5911
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog Magnificent Jewels October 25th and 26th, 1989, sale #5911. Sotheby's NY, 1989. First Edition softcover. 408 lots all photographed in color and fully described.   ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Hand Polished Brass Flamingo Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
Beautiful brass flamingo polished to a mirror finish. This piece is in exceptional condition.
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Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1st Battalion VA Infantry 39th Battalion VA Cavalry 24th Battalion VA Rangers
Located in valatie, NY
1st Battalion Virginia Infantry 39th Battalion Virginia Cavalry 24th Battalion Virginia Partisan Rangers by Robert J. Driver and Kevin C. Ruffner. H. E. Howard, Lynchburg VA, 1996. 1...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's: the Contents of Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland, 1st Ed Hardcover
Located in valatie, NY
The Contents of Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland : Including English and Continental Furniture, Gothic Tapestries . : by Direction of the Earl of Had...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Language Learning Book: Spanish Dialogues - Bridging Cultures, 1J135
Located in Bordeaux, FR
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...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Scandinavian Gold Cufflinks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Square rounded of solid gold cufflinks made from 14-carat yellow gold. Nordic minimalism and purity comes alive in this subtle pair of vintage 197...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

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 Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fans from the East by Carol Dorington-Ward
Located in valatie, NY
Fans from the East by Carol Dorington-Ward. Published by Debrett's Peerage Limited/Viking, 1978. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Companion to the stunning 1978 exhibition at the V...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Val Saint Lambert Cut Crystal Ashtray Trinket Dish Vide Poche Clear Belgium 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Val Saint Lambert Diamond faceted shaped lead crystal Ashtray, hand cut-to-clear, the glass clear thick, deeply and evenly cut, made in Bel...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Architectural Treasures of Early America Complete 8 Volume Set, by Robert Milner
Located in valatie, NY
Architectural Treasures of Early America Complete 8 Volume Set, by Robert Milner. Arno Press, 1977. Complete set of 8 volumes: Vol. 1 Early Homes of Massachusetts Vol. 2 Colonial Ar...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Keck Collection from La Lanterne, Bel Air, California. NY, Sotheby’s, 1991
Located in valatie, NY
The Keck collection from La Lanterne, Bel Air, California. New York; Sotheby’s: December 5-6, 1991. First edition hardcover. The contents of the faux French Château built by oil-heir...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Selection of 19th c American Chairs, Exhib. Catalog Signed by the Author, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A Selection of 19th Century American Chairs by and Signed by Anne MacFarland. 1st Ed softcover Published by Stowe-Day Foundation (1973), Hartford, Connecticut, 1973. Introduction by ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Collectible M&M's 80's display stand
Located in Taranto, IT
We present a 1980s collectible display from the M&M's brand. The item is in excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural flaws to report, just slight and obvious sig...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

The Timeless Eye Master Drawings from the Jan & Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski
Located in valatie, NY
The Timeless Eye: Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection. Berlin: G+H Verlag, 1999. 1st Ed exhibition catalog, from 2 ...
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German Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer
Located in valatie, NY
A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer. Hardcover with plastic covered dust jacket. Published by Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1982. From the Preface: This volume is a revised translation of...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

L'art Du Meuble En Belgique Au XXeme Siecle De Horta a Nos Jours (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
By Frans Defour The Art of furniture in Belgium in the 20th century, this is a scarce hardback book in a presentation slipcase, 213 pages with colour and...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Chorus Of Colors Chinese Glass From Three American Collections, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A Chorus Of Colors Chinese Glass From Three American Collections, Emily Sano, Foreword. Published by Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 1995. Softcover catalog. This book highlights the Chinese glass collections of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Dagan, Dr. Alan E. Feen, and Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein. Together these collections provide a rare opportunity to read about the range and depth of Chinese work...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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