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American Art Nouveau By Diane Chalmers Johnson Oversized Hardcover 1st Ed. 1979
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Art Nouveau by Diane Chalmers Johnson. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1st Edition 1979
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

18thC Walnut period Wing Armchair reupholstered, English George 1st Ca 1720
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
century, George the first period, circa 1720. Chairs from this very early Georgian period tend to have
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Les Styles Français de Louis XII a Napoléon III, 1st Ed
By Claude Frégnac
Located in valatie, NY
used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
Category

20th Century French Books

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Paper

Charles Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
edge’ shell but also due to the protruding ‘1st gen’ feet as opposed to boot glides or later plastic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Candleholders in America by Joseph T. Butler 1650-1900, 1st Edition
By Joseph T. Butler
Located in valatie, NY
of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill by Thomas Christopher, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill by Thomas Christopher. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

The Etruscans Hardcover Book by Mario Torelli 1st Ed. 2001 Rizzoli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
to 4th century B.C. had an enormous impact on Roman culture, whose rise of power saw the collapse of
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Early 20th Century Italian Expressionist Books

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Paper

1st Edition Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Product Description: First Edition Counter Balance Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1950s, Germany Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1950s, this pendant light is the...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1st Edition JJM Hoogervorst Counter Weight Lamp for ANVIA, Netherlands, 1955
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1st edition sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Henri-Auguste Fourdinois - Exceptional Canopy Bed Know as François 1st Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Four-poster bed said to belong to François I Carved walnut 19th century Around 1880 Signed « Henri
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Country House Remembered, Recollections of Life Between the Wars, 1st Ed
By Merlin Waterson
Located in valatie, NY
collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Portrait Of 1st Baron Hawkstone, Sir Rowland Hill, Tory MP for Lichfield
By Charles Jervas
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of 1st Baron Hawkstone, Sir Rowland Hill, Tory MP for Lichfield (1705-1783) by Charles
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fernand Léger, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1st Ed
By Carolyn Lanchner
Located in valatie, NY
a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
Category

20th Century American Books

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Paper

Becoming a Nation, Americana from the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, 1st Ed
By Trust for Museum Exhibitions
Located in valatie, NY
books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
By Dagoty
Located in Paris, FR
luxury decorative art taste, 19th century. Even the fifth American president Monroe, received in 1817 a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The American Department Store Transformed, 1920-1960 by Richard Longs, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Yale University Press, 2010, 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. After attaining classic stature with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Vienna, AT
Calder, and Margaret Aspinwall. 1st Edition from 1981. 7.5X10.25“, 96 pages, 95 illustrations, hardcover
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Black-throated Diver: Original 1st Edition Hand Colored Audubon Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
-1844. It depicts three Black-throated Divers; an adult male (1), an adult female (2) and a young Diver
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Weaving Abstraction: Kuba Textiles the Woven Art of Central Africa, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Weaving Abstraction: Kuba Textiles and the Woven Art of Central Africa by Vanessa Drake Moraga. 1st
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

1st US Edition of ‘Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ by W Godwin 1796
Located in Dallas, TX
’, through the Sweetland/Van Meter/Obenchain Families, since the very Early 19th Century. They have remained
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Antique Late 18th Century American George III Books

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Leather, Paper

Rare 1st Edition model 2097 Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2097 Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. Iconic chandelier comprising of a central suspension pole and a sequence of variable...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dalí Max Gerard Hardcover 1st Edition 1968 France by Harry N Abrams
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dalí, Max Gerard, hardcover, dustjacket, published by Harry N Abrams, 1st edition 1968. DALI 1968
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Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Books

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Paper

Steve McQueen: A Life in Pictures by Yann-Brice Dherbier, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Steve McQueen: A Life in Pictures by Yann-Brice Dherbier. Published by Anna Books Co. London. 1st
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lari Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970, 1st Production
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Table lamp mod. lari designed by Angelo Mangiarotti , first production Artemide, 1970. Glass lampshade, lacquered aluminium base. USA socket adapter available. ANGELO MANGIAROTTI wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Willy Guhl planter 1st edition brazilian white concrete circa 1950 pair
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Willy Guhl fibroconcrete brazilian white circa 1950 pair of planters signed ETERNIT.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Sora Rail Bird Family: Original 19th C. 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art of Coppersmithing A Practical Treatise by John Fuller, 1894, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. We offer free shipping to
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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Rare Akari 10DA by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st Edition
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
influential artists of the 20th century. Its pristine condition, coupled with the recent replacement of the
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Steel

Delorenzo Thirty Years, 14th and 15th December 2010 Christies 1st Ed Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
DELORENZO Thirty Years, 14th and 15th December 2010 Christies 1st Ed Catalog. 128 lots illustrated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Books

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Paper

LION Roman Jasper Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating back to the 1st–2nd
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

STAR WARS 1977 International US Film Movie Poster, 1st Printing, TOM JUNG
By Tom Jung
Located in Bath, Somerset
The fantastic and highly collectible 1st printing of the Star Wars US 1 Sheet Style A poster
Category

20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Wine Lover s Devotional: 365 Days of Knowledge, Advice, Lore Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Signed by Jonathon Alsop. Published by Quarry Books, 2010. 1st Ed hardcover. For true oenophiles, there
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Mirrors: Reflections of Style by Paula Phipps, Signed Inscribed Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Mirrors: Reflections of Style by Paula Phipps. Publisher; WW Norton & Co, NY, 2012. Stated 1st Ed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Long Island Modernism, 1930-1980, by Caroline Rob Zaleski, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Long Island Modernism, 1930-1980, by Caroline Rob Zaleski. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book Tarzan and the Lion Man by Edgar Rice Burroughs 1st Edition
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Paper

Master Drawings the Oppé Collection. 5 December 2006, Christie s London 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Master Drawings the Oppé Collection. 5 December 2006, Christie's London. 1st Ed softcover auction
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Bald Eagle Bird: A 1st Edition 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 1st edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "White-headed
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair 1st Edition Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs for Gavina Italy, 1960s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Catania, IT
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. Original ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Christies Sep. 2004 Glory of Gillows Fine English Furniture, 1st Ed Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Christies Sep. 2004 Glory of Gillows & Fine English Furniture, 1st Ed Auction Catalog. 16th
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Christies Auction Catalog, 500 Years Decorative Arts Europe, October 2010 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Auction Catalog, 500 Years Decorative Arts Europe, October 2010 1st Ed. Softcover
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Newcomb-Macklin School Arts Crafts 1st-Finish Gilt Wood Frame C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
- 28"H x 24.25"W x 2.5"D An exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this frame in the
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Tarzan and The Golden Lion by Edgar Rice Burroughs McClurg 1st Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition. First edition. Illustrated by J. Allen St. John. 1 vols. 8vo. The ninth book in the Tarzan
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Books

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Paper

Albrecht Dürer by Maryann Ainsworth, Klaus Wynn, and Albrecht Schröder, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Verlag, Ostfildern, Wein, 2003. 1st Ed hardcover Exhibition Catalog with dust jacket. With German text
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21st Century and Contemporary German Books

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Paper

Tapestry in the Baroque Threads of Splendor by Thomas Campbell, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket, exhibition catalog, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (October 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

George Stubbs, Painter, Catalogue Raisonné by Judy Egerton, 1st Ed with Slipcase
Located in valatie, NY
British Art, Published by Yale University Press, New Haven & London, 2007. 1st Ed hardcover with dust
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Emerging Bodies:Nudes from the Polaroid Collections by Barbara Hitchcock, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Stemmle, Zurich, 2000. 1st Ed with dust jacket. A long list of well-known and relative unknown
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Oversized Oil On Canvas Portrait Of A Spanish Woman, 1st Finish Giltwood, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Unsigned C1880 Measures - 41 1/2" x 36 3/4" x 4 1/2" An oversized antique oil on canvas portrait
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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG 1500-1552
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Edward Seymour Duke of Somerset'. Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

James Rosenquist by Carter Ratcliff, 1st Ed Ltd 1/2500 Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
, 2006. 1st Ed hardcover (1/2500) exhibition catalog. For an Exhibition at Haunch of Venison, London, 11
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Antique Portrait of George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney, Published in 1742
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'George Hamilton Earl of Orkney'. Portrait of George Hamilton, 1st Earl of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana, 1st Production 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36 is a timeless piece of Finnish design, created in 1933 and showcasing the elegance and innovation that made Aalto a key figure in the modernist mov...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Armchairs

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Alpaca, Plywood

Architecture of Middle Georgia, The Oconee Area, by John Linley, 1st Ed
By John Linley
Located in valatie, NY
Press. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1972. 187 pp. A survey of the unique architectural
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 black Panton chairs by Verner Panton (1st and 2nd edition)
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
durable and began to look shabby over time. Here are 3 of the 1st edition and 3 if the 2nd edition. (see
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Polyester

Paris Photographs by Brassai text by John Russell 1st Edtion 1960
By George Brassaï, John Russell
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Batsford, 1960. Braissais's mesmeric photographs captures the everyday essence of Paris lead by John Russelli's elegant and erudite tour of the city, i...
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Mid-20th Century British Books

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