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Madam Secretary, Signed by Madeleine Albright, First Edition, 2003
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Albright, Madeleine. Madam Secretary. New York: Miramax Books, 2003. First Edition. Signed. Octavo. Publisher’s original black cloth spine over gray boards and original pictorial dust jacket. New archival cloth slipcase. Presented is a signed, first edition printing of Madeleine Albright’s Madam Secretary. The book was published by Miramax Books, in New York, in 2003. The book is signed by Albright on the half title page, in blue ink. It is presented here in its original publisher’s black cloth spine over gray boards, with silver titles to the spine, and original pictorial dust jacket. Protecting the book is a new archival cloth slipcase, featuring Albright’s portrait inlaid on the front. During President Clinton...
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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

The Sleeping Beauty, by C. S. Evans, Signed by Arthur Rackham, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Evans, C.S. (editor). Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). The Sleeping Beauty. London and Philadelphia: William Heinemann & J.B. Lippincott Co., 1920. F...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Books

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Paper

Vanished Towers and Chimes of Flanders Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Vanished Towers and Chimes of flanders by George Wharton Edwards, illustrated by author. Published by Penn Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 191...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by William Milligan Sloan, in Four Volumes, 1896
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Sloane, William Milligan. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. New York: Century Co, 1896. Four volume quarto set. Handsomely bound in half red Moroccan leather and cloth boards, spines r...
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Antique 1890s American Books

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Paper

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, Signed by Capote, Book Club Edition, 1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood. New York: Random House, Inc., 1965. Book club edition, first printing. Signed by Capote on title page. Octavo. In publishe...
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Vintage 1960s Books

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Paper

Roy Lichtenstein at the Tate Gallery 1968 'Exhibition Catalog'
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein Ileana Sonnabend Paris 1965: Vintage original folding exhibition announcement/book published on the occasion of Roy Lichtenstein's 1...
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Vintage 1960s Books

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Paper

Old Antiques Books
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two interesting Antiques books from my collection, indispensable for an antique dealer: "A thousand pieces of furniture from Emilia" (Graziano Manni) - cm.34x25x3 - "Passionati and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Books

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Paper

1940s Jeweled Enameled Brass Daybook Phonebook Note Pad with Stone Buddah
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Purse note pad book, cinches paper in binding, works well with index cards, as shown. Carved Green Stone possibly Jade of a Confucius Asian Man with Long Beard.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Art Deco Books

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Brass

In Stock in Los Angeles, Beaumarly Paris by Gilbert Costes, Assouline
By Assouline Publishing
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beaumarly Paris (Hardcover) In stock in Los Angeles Icons of the Parisian lifestyle, Beaumarly establishments encompass more than twenty ultra-stylish cafés, hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants dotted around the mythical City of Light, from the heart of the Louvre to the rooftop of the Centre Pompidou, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Golden Triangle, from Pigalle to the Bastille. Created by Thierry and Gilbert Costes, who over thirty years have been transforming the way Parisians experience their city, Beaumarly properties include Café Marly, Café Beaubourg, Hôtel Amour, Brasserie Thoumieux, and Club Matignon. Each distinctive Beaumarly venue offers a journey for the senses born of close collaborations with the biggest names in architecture, art, and design, such as Christian de Portzamparc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Books

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Paper

Book L'Utopie du tout plastique, 1960-1973, Norma Editions
Located in FERROL, ES
L'Utopie du tout plastique, 1960-1973 book. Norma Editions. Edition by Philippe Decelle, Diane Hennebert and Pierre Loze. Year 1994. Foundation pour l'architecture, Brussels. ...
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1990s Belgian Modern Books

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Paper

Orient Flight L. Z. 127-Graf Zeppelin Philatelic Handbook
Located in Seguin, TX
The Orient Flight L. Z. 127-Graf Zeppelin: A Philatelic Handbook by Fred F. Blau and Cyril Deighton. Published by Germany Philatelic Society, Chicago, 19...
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Books

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Paper

1940s Everett Gee Jackson 2 Drawings & Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Two original drawings circa 1940's in pencil by Everett Gee Jackson (1900-1995) California in the book Mexico Around Me by Max Miller which he illu...
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Early 20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Signed Lady Pink Collectible 2019
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lady Pink x Barbie BMR1959 (2019): Suitcase style Barbie storage case by Lady Pink & Bella Forte Designs, holds up to 9 dolls (not included here). The outside of the case was created by Lady Pink, and was a limited edition item; this particular piece is hand signed by Pink, 39/40. Perfect for Lady Pink graffiti collectors, her signature can be seen on the front right hand side of the case slightly under the closure. The entire case is 23” x 13” x 6”, it has metal hinges and closures as well as a top handle. Vinyl toy...
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2010s Books

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Paper

Two Rare Victorian Fabric Litho Children Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Rare Victorian Fabric Lithograph Children Books Rare Victorian Clot Litho Children's Books. Good Condition Pussikins Book - size 7 x9 Rare Dea...
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Books

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Linen

The Day of the Jackal, Signed by Frederick Forsyth, First American Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Forsyth, Frederick. The Day of the Jackal. New York: Viking Press, [1971]. First American edition. Signed and inscribed by Forsyth on the title page....
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Books

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Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection 1986 . Rare Frank Lloyd Wright fabric swatch books published and produced b...
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books

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Textile

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme. The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ"...
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Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Christmas: A Story, Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, First Edition, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Roosevelt, Eleanor. Christmas: A Story. New York: Alfred A. Knopf: 1940. First Edition. Signed by Roosevelt. Twelvemo, in its colorful original dust jacket. Presented with a custom archival clamshell. This is a beautiful first edition printing of Christmas: A Story by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt...
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Paper

The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies
Located in San Francisco, CA
The complete works of O. Henry, manuscript edition, limited to 125 copies in 12 volumes bound in original half vellum. Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, Garden City New York, 1...
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Paper

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
By Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" sumo book with stand by Helmut Newton. Bound printed paper, signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is number 9,908 of 10,0...
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1990s German Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Antique Brochure Weapon Catalogue for Pietro Beretta '1906'
Located in Langweer, NL
An original 1906 brochure catalogue for Pietro Beretta. A detailed catalogue offering many weapons available to purchase at the time. Incredibly rare, only a few later catalogues off...
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20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Paper

Jean Luc Godard Anna Karina 1960s Se Og Hør 'French New Wave'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Luc Godard, Anna Karina 1960: Vintage original 1960 Se Og Hør magazine featuring a fantastic Jean Luc Godard/Anna Karina cover that would look very cool framed. Full magazine. 8 x 10 inches. Staple bound. Approximately 40 pages. Some minor staining to front cover; in otherwise good condition for its age. While working together on Le Petit Soldat, Karina and Godard began a relationship and married in 1961. Eventually, Karina served as a cinematic muse to Godard, appearing in eight of his films, including Alphaville, Bande à part, and Pierrot le Fou...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Books

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Paper

Limited Edition Thornton's Temple of Flora by Dr. Robert John Thornton '1951'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Thornton's Temple of Flora' by dr. Robert John Thornton. With bibliographical notes by Handasyde Buchanan. London: Collins, 1951. Printed in the Nethe...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Antique Miniature Books 'Faust' by Goethe I&II, Schmidt & Günther, Leipzig, 1907
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Faust volume 1 & 2 by Johann Wolgang Goethe. Printed in these miniature version by Schmidt & Günther in Leipzig, Germany in 1907. The share the same distinct qualities as regular cla...
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Antique Early 1900s German Books

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Leather, Paper

Visionaire Limited Edition Number 28 “The Bible”
By Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Visionaire edition number 28. Entitled “the Bible” from a Palm Springs Estate that had a large Visionaire collection. Bible is #186 in a worldwide edi...
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1990s American Modern Books

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Plastic

Antique Books circa 1696, The Life of Leopold I Hapsburg
Located in Opole, PL
We present you three volumes in Spanish which describe the life of Leopold I Hapsburg. Published in Milan in 1696. All the volumes are decorated with various graphics by Pieter Bal...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Books

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Leather, Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcovering Catalogue Reference, 1986 1999
By Schumacher, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher wallcovering books catalogue reference 1986-1999 - ‘Prints inspired by nature’ Anyone with an ounce of interest i...
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books

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Paper

All Round The World: An Illustrated Record of Voyages by Ainsworth, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
All Round The World: An Illustrated Record of Voyages, Travels, and Adventure in All Parts of the Globe. First Series. With 200 illustrations and 6 finely engraved maps in full colou...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

De Indische Archipel by C.W. Mieling, 1865-1876
Located in Langweer, NL
'De Indische Archipel: Tafereelen uit de natuur en het volksleven in Indië' by C.W. Mieling. This is a very rare first edition (only 1 copy in Nederlandse Centrale Catalogus – NCC and only 1 copy in JAP, sold in 1974) of a sumptuous work originally published in 12 instalments (started in 1865 by C.W. Mieling and completed in 1876 by J.M. van ‘t Haaff, both in The Hague). It was in January 1862 that a Prospectus was issued by C. W. Mieling, The Hague, announcing the publication of what is the most spectacular of the plate works of Indonesia, De Indische Archipel, which commenced publication in The Hague in 1865. The work contains 24 large chromolithograph plates which are among the largest published on Indonesia. From both a topographical and artistic point of view the plates are of considerable interest as they present a comprehensive series of views in the archipelago, ranging through Java. Borneo, Sumatra and Minahasa, after drawings by virtually all the prominent mid-19th century artists of Indonesia: Raden Saleh...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Books

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Paper

Astronomie Populaire, Description Générale Du Ciel by Camille Flammarion, '1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Astronomie populaire, description générale du ciel' by Camille Flammarion. Published in Paris, 1880. First edition of this pleasant work of scienti...
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Antique Late 19th Century Books

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Paper

1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very decorative original circa 1900 Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books Thi...
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Paper

36 Hand Colored and Gilded Plates, 1891-Folio Sevres Porcelaine Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Folio of Maison Quantin, Paris, 1891 first edition text and plates. Chromomo- lithographed plates by Gillot, colored and decorated in raised gold by hand. The sevres porcelain fa...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Books

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Paper

Visionaire Number 38 “Love” Limited Edition
By Tiffany & Co., Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely “LOVE” box numbered 3465 of 4000 edition by Tiffany & Co. A rare very desirable edition. From a Palm Springs Visionaire Collectors estate.
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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Paper

Petit Atlas Complet d'Anatomie Descriptive Du Corps Humain, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
'Petit atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du corps humain' by J.N. Masse. Beautiful octavo book containing 112 lithographic plates and descriptive text of the human body. In half r...
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Antique Late 19th Century Books

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Paper

Twelve Prints of Aceh 'Atjeh' Published by E.J. Brill, '1895'
Located in Langweer, NL
Cardboard cover titled 'Platen behoorende bij De Atjèhers van Dr. C. Snouck Hurgronje' including 12 plates of Aceh (or Atjeh, Indonesia) with a total of 27 images. The plates include...
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Antique Late 19th Century Books

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Paper

Visionaire Number 36 Power Numbered Edition
By Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Visionaire number 36 entitled Power. From a collector’s Palm Springs estate. Edition numbered 078 of 5.000 numbered copies.
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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Plastic, Paper

I Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni, Treccani Edition of 1973
By Ernesto Treccani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
I Promessi Sposi by Alessandro Manzoni - Treccani edition of 1973. Superb two-volume edition bound in leather, embossed copper cover, work by the s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

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Copper

Vintage Che Guevara Collectible
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Che Guevara Historio de America: Late 1960s-early 1970s Historio de America publication featuring a brilliant Che Guevara cover that is well-suited for framing. Full publication. minor stain on upper left; otherwise good to very good condition for its age. Binding is stiff and well-intact. Medium: Newspaper style printed publication; 50+ pages. Dimensions: 10 x 10 inches. Related categories Che Guevara photograph. Cuban revolution...
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Bohemian Books

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Paper

Venini Book, Limited Edition, 1978
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Sacile, PN
Venini book, 500 limited edition copies ed. 1978- Black aluminium cover 135 fine color illustrations.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Books

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Aluminum

Erich Dieckmann:- Praktiker Der Avantgarde Mobelbau, 1921-1933 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A soft covered catalogue produced by the Vitra Design Museum having 182 pages with 99 black & white illustrations and 29 full colour plates and text in german. Showcasing the work of...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Facsimile with 30 VOC Nautical Charts, the Treasure of Corpus Christi
Located in Langweer, NL
Facsimile with 30 large format VOC nautical charts in limited and numbered edition. Sjoerd de Meer, Frits Loomeijer (The Treasure of Corpus Christi) - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras
Located in Miami, FL
18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Books

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Animal Skin, Paper

"Green Frog Service" - Book about an Imperial Russian Dinner Service
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is number 111 from the limited edition of 1,000 copies. The first 25 are special leather bound copies, a further 25 were for collaborators on the publication, the next 350 were reserved for subscribers and 650 were for general sale. Therefore we know that this was one of the subscribers copies. With green cloth covers in a green slipcase with an embossed frog motif to the front. 424 pages with over 350 large detailed illustrations, 60 color plates and more than 1000 reference illustrations. This magnificent dinner and dessert service was the crowning achievement of the great English potter Josiah Wedgwood who made it between 1773-1774 as a commission from the Empress Catherine...
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Antique Late 18th Century Books

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Paper

UAM Union des Artistes Modernes Petits Meubles de Grands Noms (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a very scarce and beautiful catalogue of an exhibition which took place in October and November 1994 at Galerie de Vos. The UAM (The French Union of Modern Artists) was a movement made up of French Decorative Artists which flourished in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The members were some of the great names of the 20th century's designers and decorators and included - Rose Adler, Pierre Chareau, Eileen Gray, Rene Herbst, Francis Jourdain, Le Corbusier & Jenneret, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Gustave...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Andre Arbus by Georges Waldemar (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is an extremely rare limited edition work about Andre Arbus, who was one of the most important French Art Deco and modernist Architects, Designers and Furniture makers, publishe...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Nouvelles Devantures et Agencements de Magasins (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Designs for Shop Windows An hardcovered ribbon tied portfolio with 60 photogravure reproductions showing examples of New Shop fronts and Shop fittings in the Art Deco style by some ...
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Paper

Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Spanish/ Italian Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/ Italy 18th century. Weathered and small losses Measures: H:15-20cm W:3-4cm D:9-16cm Measurements here below of the...
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Books

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Parchment Paper

Basquiat Keith Haring Kenny Scharf Catalogue, 1998
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basquiat Haring & Kenny Scharf at Lio Malca: Rare sought after 1990s hardcover catalogue featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, & Ken...
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Nepalese Book Illumination, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Leporello of 17 yellow-coloured thick paper leaves lined in red, with 8 full-page gouaches on one side and 8 half-page gouaches on the other side, the latter side with many small dra...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Books

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Paper

Signed Danny Lyon Photography Book 'Danny Lyon Burn Zone'
By Danny Lyon 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed Danny Lyon photography book 'Burn Zone,' along with Story of Sam, is Danny Lyon's newest work. Burn Zone is a Cri de Coeur directed at the artist community and our youth aski...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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