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Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-making studio and shop, a bottega that
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-making studio and shop, a bottega that
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-making studio and shop, a bottega that
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-making studio and shop, a bottega that
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Silver Gilt Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
looks similar to the binding of a book. The "book chain" design came out of the Victorian era and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver ‘Book’ Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian
By Edward Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ribbed design to replicate the book’s spine binding. The remaining three sides of the box feature
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1850s English Victorian Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Roland Furieux - Rare Book Illustrated by Gustave Dorè - 1879
By Gustave Doré
Located in Roma, IT
Edition. Format: large Folio. The book includes 656 pages. Original binding. Hundreds of plates
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1870s Modern Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Engraving

"White House Gallery of Official Portraits Presidents" Book, circa 1906
By Gravure Company of America 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the cover of this special book. Tooled leather binding and retains much of its original vellum on the
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Early 1900s American Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Leather, Paper, Parchment Paper

Antique Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios G Liberotti Circa1820 19th C
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1820s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Other

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas, Book of the Month Edition, circa 1986
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
American Classic literature with edits, text additions, and custom bindings. The book was first published
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1880s American Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Paper

Les Aventures du Baron de Munchausen - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Dorè - 1862
By Gustave Doré
Located in Roma, IT
”. Original binding. The book includes 158 Original plates. Mint conditions. Gustave Doré in 1868. Paul
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1860s Modern Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Woodcut

Dutch 20-Karat Yellow Gold Mounted Bible, circa 1740
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold mounted Dutch bible has a rectangular form. The leather binding of the book is ornamented
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1740s Dutch Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Gold

19th Century Colored Engraving of Orchids "Oncidium Phalaenopsis" by John Fitch
By John Nugent Fitch
Located in Alamo, CA
related to the area of binding in the book, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. The
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1880s Naturalistic Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Engraving

Victor HUGO. Actes et Paroles 1870-1871-1872. 1st ED INSCRIBED TO GEORGE SAND
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
book. Its binding is also quite original, recalling the era of Napoleon III. It is thus a unique volume
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1870s French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Leather

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was
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Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind
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Early 1900s French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Chrome, Iron

19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "presse a relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "presse a relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The classic "presse a relier
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Mahogany 3-Tier Round Bookcase with Rotating Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Mahogany 3-Tier Round Bookcase with Rotating Shelves & Book Bindings
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19th Century English Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Mahogany

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique cast iron wheel book binding press with original red paint. The handle works
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

Antique French Marquetry Leather Book Door Tables, Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Marquetry Leather Book Door Tables, Louis XV Style Offered for sale is a pair of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Rosewood Faux Book Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
actual cut leather bound book bindings in a variety of colors and titles attached to each door, which
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19th Century English Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A large industrial black lacquered cast iron book-binding press with gold decoration and brass ball
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Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Brass, Iron

Impressive 19th Century Grand Tour Collection of Italian Intaglios
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impronte and Operetta Di Canova. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provide a minutely
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Early 19th Century Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Hebrew Prayer Book – Pressburg 1841, Gilt Binding Friendship Poems
Located in Langweer, NL
Hebrew Prayer Book, Pressburg 1841 – Gilt Presentation Binding with Friendship Poems A rare 19th
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Paper

Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover s Tale
Located in Middletown, NY
Book Binding".
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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Intaglios in Burl Wood Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin Cie Iron Bookpress Stand
Located in Forney, TX
industrial cast iron hand-crank screw press book binding machine press in original black painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique Set 9 Grand Tour Intaglios of French Kings and Statesmen 19th Century
Located in London, GB
book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely detailed cabinet of neoclassical knowledge and
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1850s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Set 10 Grand Tour Intaglios of French Kings and Classical Busts
Located in London, GB
as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely
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1850s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Mahogany

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Intaglios
Located in Stamford, CT
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Set of Grand Tour Intaglios Profile Portrait Medallions, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Maple, Giltwood

Antique Maple Framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Maple

Antique Collection Framed Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Other

Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Other

Antique framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Other

19th Century Pair of Italian Marble Grand Tour Doric Columns
Located in London, GB
book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely detailed cabinet of neoclassical knowledge and
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1890s Italian Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Marble

Antique Set 16 Grand Tour Intaglios Historical Figures, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Set of 27 Grand Tour Intaglios Profile Portrait Medallions, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

Antique Framed Collection Grand Tour Roman Emperors Intaglios Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely detailed cabinet of neoclassical
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1810s Italian Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Other

Antique Set of 64 Grand Tour Intaglios Profile Portrait Medallions, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Maple

Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely detailed cabinet of neoclassical knowledge and
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Early 1800s British Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Giltwood

Antique Set of 21 Grand Tour Intaglios Classical Mythology, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a minutely
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1810s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster cameos provided a
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1840s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Plaster, Maple

Antique Framed Collection Grand Tour Portrait Bust Medallions 18th C
Located in London, GB
revival and later reproduced as miniature plaster casts. Mounted in faux book bindings, these plaster
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1790s Antique Book Bindings

Materials

Giltwood

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Antique Book Bindings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique book bindings available for sale. The range of distinct antique book bindings — often made from metal, iron and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique book bindings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique book bindings bearing Georgian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique book bindings over the years, but those made by Wiener Werkstätte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Book Bindings?

Antique book bindings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,275, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $25,857.