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Timo Sarpaneva: Kokoelma/Collection
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on the Timo Sarpaneva collection at Designmuseo, Helsinki, a part of the Finnish Museum of Art and Design, published by the Museum in 2002. Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was a Finn...
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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Martin Kippenberger: Collages 1989
By Gerhard Richter
Located in New York, NY
Softcover staple-bound artist’s book, square 8vo, 12 pages, with a fold-out lithographed poster glued to page 1 and a CV for Kippenberger at the rear. Published in an edition of appr...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Paul Klee: The Thinking Eye (The Notebooks of Paul Klee)
By Paul Klee
Located in New York, NY
First American edition, first printing, of “the first full collection of Paul Klee’s ideas on form and artistic creation.” Published in 1961 by George Wittenborn as the fifteenth ins...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Books
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Paper
Kerry James Marshall 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York, NY
The most comprehensive book yet on this inspired, inventive chronicler of the African-American experience
Alabama-born, Chicago-based Kerry James Marshall is one of the most excit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago
Located in New York, NY
A privileged view of private gardens along the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago’s gold coast.
Ben Lenhardt, an avid gardener and preservationist, explores the rich tradition of garde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$65 / item
Objects, USA, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Objects: USA 2020 hails a new generation of artist-craftspeople by revisiting a groundbreaking event that redefined and elevated American Craft.
In 1969, an exhibition opened at the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$50 / item
Living in Nature Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape
Living in Nature showcases a selection of architect-design...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
$50 / item
Rare Johannes Hansen & Hans J. Wegner Manufacturers Catalogue / Book, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare collectible Hans J. Wegner manufacturers catalogue from the 1960s documenting all of the Wegner models made by cabinetmakers Johannes Hansen, Andreas Tuck, A.P. Stolen, Carl Han...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
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Paper
Carlo Scarpa
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
The acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master, available again in a classic format
The work of Carlo Scarpa challenged, and continues to chal...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
$60 / item
Mickalene Thomas
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Over the past two decades, Mickalene Thomas's critically acclaimed and extensive body of work has spanned painting, collage, photography, video, and the immersive installations that ...
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2010s Chinese Other Books
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Paper
$125 / item
Jean Jullien
Located in New York, NY
The debut monograph on the globally-lauded artist, filled with his joyful, witty paintings, illustrations, collaborations, and more – includes never-before-seen artwork and personal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
$70 / item
Wangechi Mutu
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Pre-order now. This title will ship from January 4th, 2023.
The first monograph on the work of celebrated and influential Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu
Wangechi Mutu's remar...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$55 / item
Cake! An Interactive Recipe Book
Located in New York, NY
Make a cake from scratch with the next interactive board book in this globally bestselling series – mix, bake, and decorate without the mess!
Invite young children into the kitchen ...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$23 / item
Korean Art from 1953 Collision, Innovation, Interaction
Located in New York, NY
The first comprehensive survey to explore the rich and complex history of contemporary Korean art - an incredibly timely topic
Starting with the armistice that divided the Korean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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on Vegetables Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen
Located in New York, NY
The highly anticipated cookbook from Jeremy Fox, the California chef who is redefining vegetable-based cuisine with global appeal
Known for his game-changing approach to cooking wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
The Painter's Mind (Co-authored by Romare Bearden)
By Romare Bearden
Located in New York, NY
First edition of an exposition on structure and space in painting co-authored by American artists Romare Bearden and Carl Holty. Published in 1969 by Crown Publishers. 8vo (6.5” x 9....
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Books
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Paper
Cedric Hartman Catalog 1979/80
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Small format ring binder catalog showcasing designer/manufacturer Cedric Hartman’s lighting and furniture offerings for the years 1979/80. Known for his meticulous attention to mater...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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History of Orange County, New York, Everts & Peck 1881
Located in Savannah, GA
History of Orange County, New York with Illustrations
Everts & Peck
Philadelphia, 1881, Lippencott & Co.
Many plates mostly of prominent gentlemen of Orange County.
9 inches wid...
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Antique 1880s American Books
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Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Printing Company
Located in Bilzen, BE
Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Press – Original Binding
Full Title
Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae, summis vigiliis iam recens et castigatae et locupletat...
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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Books
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Leather, Paper
The Anarchist Cookbook, 1st Edition 2nd Printing by William Powell
By William Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell, rare 1st edition, 2nd printing 1971. Soft cover binding of the notorious counterculture work originally banned by the United States governme...
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Vintage 1970s North American Books
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The Souls of Black Folks by W.E.B. Du Bois 50th Anniversary Edition, Signed
By W.E.B. Du Bois
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. Signed 50th anniversary limited edition of this landmark book with publisher's label affixed to inside front cover. Published by The Blue H...
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Vintage 1950s American Books
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Fabric, Paper
Revolt in the Desert by T.E. Lawrence 1st English and American Editions, 2 Books
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in San Francisco, CA
Revolt in the Desert by T.E. Lawrence, Published Jonathan Cape, Thirty Bedford Square, London, 1927
First English edition rebound in 3/4 brown leather with marbled boards, gilt-tool...
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Vintage 1920s English Books
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Leather, Paper
Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas De Quincey
By Thomas De Quincey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas De Quincey, rare 1st edition of the author's autobiographical classic published by Taylor Hessey London 1822. A dramatic exploration o...
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Antique 1820s English Books
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Gregory Ain: The Modern Home as Social Commentary
By Richard Neutra
Located in New York, NY
Critical reappraisal of Gregory Ain, one of the most prominent architects of the 1930’s-1950’s in Los Angeles. Published in 2008 by Rizzoli. Text by Anthony Denzer with an introducti...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Diter Rot [Dieter Roth]: Daily Mirror Quadrat Print
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in New York, NY
Dieter Roth’s Quadrat Print/Quadrat Blatt/Feuilles Carat/Kwadraat Blatt, one of a series of experiments in printing sponsored by the Dutch printing house Steendrukkerij de Jong Hilve...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
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A Set of Five First Editions by Ernest Hemingway
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Five 1st edition works by Ernest Hemingway.
"Death in the Afternoon" 1st edition Scribner's NY 1932; an exploration of the history, tradition and artistry of Spanish bullfighting.
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Mid-20th Century American Books
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Notes on Tension, Connection, Attention, Ommission (Herman Miller, 1978)
By John Massey, Ralph Caplan, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Complete four-volume set of musings on design and life by noted American design consultant and writer Ralph Caplan (1925-2020), printed on faux notebook paper with faux marginal anno...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Ernest Hemingway's Three Earliest Novels; First Editions
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three First Editions of Hemingway's Earliest Novels:
"The Sun Also Rises", published Scribners 1927. This is an exploation of the lives of disillisioned American British expatriates...
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Vintage 1930s American Books
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Leather, Paper
Two First Edition Works by James Baldwin with Dust Jackets
By James Baldwin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two first edition first printings by important award-winning African-American author James Baldwin with dust jackets:
"If Beale Street Could Talk" published Dial Press 1974
This ...
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Paper
Hebrew-yiddish Prayer Book For Women – “siddur Sablonot Hi Korban Mincha” 1892
Located in Bilzen, BE
" Hebrew-yiddish Prayer Book For Women – “siddur Sablonot Hi Korban Mincha” 1892"
Antique Hebrew-Yiddish Women’s Prayer Book – “Siddur Sablonot hi Korba...
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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Other Books
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Leather, Paper
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Ed.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Edition. Published London William Rider & Son, Ltd. 1922. A comprehensive look at the history, practices ...
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Early 20th Century English Books
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Paper
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte (pseudonym of Mark Twain
By Mark Twain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc
by Louis De Conte (pseudonym of Mark Twain)
Published Harper & Brothers 1896
First edition, originally published as a serialization in Harper’s...
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Antique 1890s North American Books
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Leather, Paper
"Hi-Fi The History of High-End Audio Design" Book
Located in New York, NY
A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
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Paper
Interiors The Greatest Rooms of the Century (Pink Edition)
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating
With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and arc...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
The collection of Villa Fiorentina, Cap Ferrat (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Wednesday 23rd May 2001.
Scarce Sotheby's auction catalogue featuring 410 lots from this iconic Cap Ferrat estate designed by the legendary Billy Baldwin who decorated La Fiorentina ...
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20th Century Books
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America's Cup. Clothbound, Limited Edition Book, Designed by Marc Newson
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
America's Cup.
Edition of 825.
Hardcover bound in a cotton sailcloth, with metal closure manufactured by Louis Vuitton, book block with silver edges, 12.1 x 16.1 in, 16.86 lb, 564 pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
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Metal
Eataly: Contemporary Italian Cooking
Located in New York, NY
‘Not merely another handsome book about Italian cookery ... Eataly is a bible, a guide for modern life.' – Times Literary Supplement
The best modern Italian recipes from the largest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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$55 / item
Our Underwater World A First Dive into Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers
Located in New York, NY
A poetic read-aloud celebration of our planet’s underwater worlds, that opens up to create a freestanding globe
The youngest readers are invited to explore and experience our blue p...
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2010s Chinese Books
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The Christmas Book
Located in New York, NY
A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure
This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Chri...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$50 / item
The Silver Spoon Pasta Authentic Italian Recipes
Located in New York, NY
The definitive collection of pasta recipes featuring this most iconic and popular Italian ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitchen
Pasta is the perfect fo...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Rapper's Deluxe How Hip Hop Made The World
Located in New York, NY
‘This incredible time capsule is full of insightful history, along with great imagery. A must-have for Hip Hop enthusiasts.’ – Jamel Shabazz, documentary...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
I love it. What is it? The power of instinct in design and branding
Located in New York, NY
The internationally renowned design agency Turner Duckworth presents stories and advice gathered from working with the world’s biggest brands
No other design company has worked with...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Paper
The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
Located in New York, NY
An inspirational introduction to growing and collecting tulips, set against the backdrop of a beautiful English garden, with expert tips and advice for gardeners
Tulips are one of t...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Art in Flower: Finding Inspiration in Art and Nature
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
In Art in Flower, Lindsey Taylor introduces an original take on floral design that teaches us to see the world anew
Based on Lindsey Taylor's popular Wall Street Journal column, Flower School, on its surface this book demonstrates how Taylor creates stunning but achievable floral arrangements inspired by works of art. Riffing on works by a diversity of artists across mediums, periods, and styles, including Alice Neel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julie Mehretu, Sheila Hicks, Willem de Kooning, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frank Stella, Salman Toor...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Louise Bourgeois Made Giant Spiders and Wasn’t Sorry
Located in New York, NY
A clever, quirky picture-book biography of one of the most important figures of modern and contemporary art
Louise Bourgeois was a world-famous artist who told stories of her life t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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How To Collect Art
Located in New York, NY
You must read this book before buying any artwork – written by the world’s leading art-market economist
Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for on...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$35 / item
Mix & Match Fashion Photography Meets Contemporary Art
Located in New York, NY
‘To bring together the worlds of fashion photography and art is to orchestrate a remarkable dialogue that transcends generations and cultures. Captured in these assembled images – se...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Jonathan Becker Lost Time
Located in New York, NY
‘Epic, stunning, and completely delicious. Jonathan Becker: Lost Time is a fitting legacy for one of the true photographic masters of our age.’ – Graydon Carter, founder and co-edito...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$100 / item
Charles J. Stick and His Gardens
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating biographical monograph of Charles J. Stick, the Virginia-based landscape architect renowned for his historically and culturally based gardens filled with luxuriant bloo...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$60 / item
A World of Flavor A Celebration of Food and Recipes from Around the Globe
Located in New York, NY
Inspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts
In this innovative cookbook, childr...
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2010s Chinese Books
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China The Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
'China The Cookbook is a magnificent insight into the history of Chinese cuisine. I will treasure it in my collection and it will be no doubt be used as valuable reference for many y...
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2010s Chinese Books
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Important Old Master Paintings, Christie's, January 29th, 1999
By Christie's
Located in Stamford, CT
Christie's Important Old Master Paintings catalog, New York January, 29 1999. This auction catalog consists of 206 lots, all color illustrations, with all lots described in detail. C...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Books
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Located in New York, NY
A captivating and comprehensively illustrated study of the seventeenth-century Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan
An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has in...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$60 / item
Isamu Noguchi Parques/Playscapes
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
First monographic compilation of Isamu Noguchi’s decades-long research and experimentation on the intersection between sculpture, public space and play, as manifested in playgrounds....
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
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The Art of French Baking
Located in New York, NY
‘If you’ve ever stood with your nose pressed to the window of a French patisserie, you’ll love this hefty collection of 350 recipes.’ – BBC Good Food
The classic collection of more ...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$40 / item
Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
A new edition of the definitive monograph on Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, featuring a new introduction from author Deyan Sudjic
This highly acclaimed, first ever monograph on t...
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2010s Chinese Books
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$100 / item
The War Speeches and Secret Session Speeches by Winston Churchill, First Edition
By Winston Churchill
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Churchill, Winston, Randolph Churchill (editor) and Charles Eade (compiler). Into Battle. The Unrelenting Struggle. The End of the Beginning. Onwards to Victory. The Dawn of Liberati...
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Books
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Leather, Fabric, Paper
Bauhaus, Weimar 1919-25 Dessau 1925-28, Museum of Modern Art, 1938 First Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Bauhaus, Weimar 1919-25 Dessau 1925-28
Alfred H. Barr jr. (preface)
Published by Museum of Modern Art, 1938
This hardcover is a first edition copy printed by The Museum of Modern A...
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Early 20th Century American Bauhaus Books
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Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book
Located in South Burlington, VT
Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America
by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer
This extraordinary, award winning 176 page hard cover book details hist...
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20th Century North American Japonisme Books
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Moonwalker, Signed by Charlie and Dotty Duke, First Edition, 1990
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Duke, Charlie and Dotty Duke. Moonwalker. Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1990. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Charlie and Dotty Duke on half title page. Original dust jacket and ...
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1990s American Books
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
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This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.
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A Heady Group of Industry Insiders Pick the World’s Top Interior Designers
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Designer Todd Oldham takes a loving look back at the shelter pub whose eclectic style and substance inspired so much about the way we live now.