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Period: 20th Century
Basquiat Keith Haring Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein: The Paris Review 1982-1992: Vintage editions of The Paris Review, with one uniquely featuring an...
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Vintage Warhol Basquiat Boxing Cover 'Brutus'
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare vintage 1997 Brutus magazine (Japan) exploring the history of Basquiat and documenting the release of Schnabel's Basquiat film release in Japan in 1997. Cover presents a reprodu...
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review: 1982 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Tuxedo" (1982). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1982 work. Art book. Offset printed interior images. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book...
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog: Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Signed Octavio Paz Instante Y Revelacion
Located in Austin, TX
An intimate reflection of Octavio Paz's vibrant creativity, "Instante Y Revelacion" stands as a significant work in literary and photographic art. Penned in 1982 and published by Cír...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni Edition #29 of 350 copies. Volume I signed by Woodrow Wilson...
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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Paper

Les diners de Gala. Barcelona: 1974. First Spanish Edition
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the eccentricities of Salvador Dalí with this first Spanish edition of "Les diners de Gala", published in Barcelona in 1974. This visually compelling tome delves into the fl...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Books

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Paper

Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review: 1992 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Roy Lichtenstein's "__" (1992). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1992 work. Art book. Offset printed interior images. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1992. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Roy Lichtenstein 1992. Roy Lichtenstein book...
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1990s Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Keith Haring Eight Ball 1989 'Hardcover Book'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight Ball by Keith Haring: Superbly rendered 1989 Keith Haring monograph featuring standout collage-based imagery by the legendary New York artist. Beautiful bright colors throughou...
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Christopher Wool the Paris Review, 1989
By Christopher Wool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christopher Wool The Paris Review: 1989 The Paris Review book, with original cover design by Christopher Wool. Offset lithograph on double sided art periodical. The full book. ...
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Vintage 1980s American Classical Books

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Paper

Jan Schoonhoven - Signed - Retrospective drawings and reliefs Art book (NL/DE)
By Jan Schoonhoven
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Jan Schoonhoven - SIGNED - Rare 1984 catalog for the exhibitions: the Hague Municipal Museum (1984) - Kunsthalle Nuremberg (1985) - Badischer Kunstverein Karlsruhe (1985) Author: Fl...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Minimalist Books

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Paper

Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Photography

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Leather, Paper

Helmut Newton Sumo - Enormous Limited Edition Book with Philippe Starck Stand
By Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton, Yves Saint Laurent, TASCHEN
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Experience the unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece, hand signed and numbered by Helmut Newton himself, is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck, adding a touch of sophistication to its display. Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication. Edited by June Newton...
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1990s German Post-Modern Books

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Steel, Chrome

Les Porcelainiers du XVIII Siecle Francais, 1964, french, Connaissance des Arts
By Hachette et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Serge Gauthier, director de la manufacture nationale de Sevres, conservateur du musee municipal de Limoges wrote the preface to this book. The story of French Porcellain is fascinati...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Keith Haring The Paris Review, 1982 'Vintage Keith Haring'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring The Paris Review: 1982 The Paris Review book, with original cover design by Keith Haring. Offset lithograph on double sided art book. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Keith Haring 1982. Keith Haring book...
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Art of the Chair in Eighteenth Century France, Bill G.B. Pallot, 1989
Located in San Francisco, CA
The eighteenth century French chair ranks among the most elegant of furniture forms, admired both for its beauty and for the essential role...
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Books

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Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat Quintana Gallery Exhibition Catalog, 1998
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the catalogue published in conjunction with a 1998 Quintana Gallery Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition of twenty-eight works executed between 1980 and 1988 by the late, great Je...
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Vintage 1980s 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

Gramar of Chinese Lattice by Daniel Sheets Dye, Harvard-Yenching Institute
By Michael Dye
Located in San Francisco, CA
This book was sold at auction by the Monterey Public Library as part of a large collection of books, formerly owned by the famous Architect Robert Stanton, who inherited many books...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern 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

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

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

Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
A hugely interesting and rare large-format book showcasing the work of Francisco Artigas (1916-1999), a self-taught Mexican architect, designer, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books

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Other

Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1970, New York, NY. This book presents a decade of Sella's work from 1959 - 1...
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Vintage 1970s 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

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

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 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

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcovering Catalogue Reference, 1986 1999
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
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

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

Frank Lloyd Wright for Schumacher Textile Woven Swatch Collection, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Schumacher
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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