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Original Antique Engraving of Hunting, Small Game Hunting and Traps, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
of the encyclopedia on the craft of trapping and small game hunting. Just like the other plates
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1790s Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

The Devil s Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and artist, this engraving is part of a 12-volume encyclopedia for children. Issued between 1790
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Early 1800s Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Elegant Costumes of 18th-Century Peru: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
encyclopedia for children, illustrated with over 1,200 engraved plates on topics such as natural history
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Early 1800s Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Porcupine and other large Rodents
Located in Langweer, NL
12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of Various Foreign Pigeons Including the Crimson Pigeon, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume
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Early 19th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Hydromys Species, a Genus of Semiaquatic Rodents
Located in Langweer, NL
12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Set of Two Antique Prints of Embryos of a Chicken, Pigeon, Snake, Fish Others
Located in Langweer, NL
encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Set of 8 Antique Prints of Various Scenes, Figures and Objects of North America
Located in Langweer, NL
Native Americans. These prints originate from 'Iconographic Encyclopedia of the Arts and Sciences' by
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various Amphibians Including the Sheltopusik
Located in Langweer, NL
of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Landscape with Trees
By Leon Kelly
Located in Fairlawn, OH
/2 inches Leon Kelly (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Leon Kelly (October 21, 1901 – June
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1920s American Modern Antique Encyclopedias

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Watercolor

Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Little Bittern
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Art Nouveau Cameo Long Neck Vase With Daphne Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1910/15
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
largest: 6,3 cm / 2.48 in Bibliographie: Carolus Hartmann, Glasmarken-Lexikon ( = Encyclopedia of
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Antique Print of various Insects including the Nun Moth Common House Mosquito
Located in Langweer, NL
) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children
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Late 18th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various Crab Species Including Swimmer Crab
Located in Langweer, NL
of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Abietinaria Abietina, Genus of Hydrozoans
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Chromolithograph of Prussian Coats of Arms, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
1893 and 1897. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German
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Late 19th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various African Birds Including the Red-Necked Falcon
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Spring , Putto With Flowers, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
1906-13 / (= Encyclopedia of Marks of Applied Arts / Viennese Ceramics - models 1906-13); Page 54f
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Autumn , Putto With Grapes, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1913-1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
, Markenlexikon für Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik, Modelle 1906-13 / (= Encyclopedia of Marks of Applied Arts
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Ceramic

Antique Print of Various Molluscs Including the Boltenia Ovifera
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Set of 4 Antique Prints of Various Insects Including the Human Flea and Others
Located in Langweer, NL
Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Shunga: Twelve Signs of the Zodiac - Goat
Located in Fairlawn, OH
encyclopedia In this Japanese name, the surname is Isoda. Isoda Koryūsai (礒田 湖龍斎, 1735–1790) was a Japanese
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1770s Other Art Style Antique Encyclopedias

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Woodcut

Au Bois De Boulogne (illustrating the congregation of French nobility outside
Located in Fairlawn, OH
26 inches From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jean Baptiste Guth (4 January 1855 – 1922) was a
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Lithograph

Decoartive Antique Print of Utensils and Weapons of American Indian Tribes, 1908
Located in Langweer, NL
his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning
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Early 1900s Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of various Aquatic Plants by Meyer c.1895
Located in Langweer, NL
-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various Algae by Meyer c.1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Silver Mounting, Nancy, France 1904
By Émile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
in Bibliographie: Carolus Hartmann, Glasmarken-Lexikon ( = Encyclopedia of Glass Marks ), Stuttgart
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

Antique Print with a View of the Rock of Gibraltar
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very successfully
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of the City of Madrid, Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very successfully as a
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Original Antique Print of the City of Sarnen, Switzerland
Located in Langweer, NL
and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Hand-colored EngravingS of Five various Snakes, incl Dahl s Whip Snake, ca.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200
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Early 19th Century German Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various Flowers by Meyer c.1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Encyclopedia or the Order of Materials for an audience of scholars and artists, preceded by a universal
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1790s French Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Cod and Other Fishes by Meyer c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Various Marine Life by Meyer c.1905
Located in Langweer, NL
Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various
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Early 20th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Tuna and Other Fishes, c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions
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Late 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Émile Gallé Round Art Nouveau Cameo Handle Vase With Hydrangea Decor France 1905
By Émile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
-Lexikon ( = Encyclopedia of Glass Marks ), Stuttgart (Germany) 1997, page 175 signature number 3641, page
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Glass

French Art Nouveau Walnut Dining Table
By Eugène Gaillard
Located in Queens, NY
Encyclopedia of Antiques) (Related Item: 051039)
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Walnut

Antique Print of Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
Located in Langweer, NL
encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very successfully as a publisher, employing a system
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of St. Jacob, Near Basel, Switzerland
Located in Langweer, NL
German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of the City of Madrid, seen from Calle Fuencarral, Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
- June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Madrid, Seen from Calle Fuencarral, Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
- June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Located in Langweer, NL
a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject, 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
d’Alembert, premiers Éditeurs de l’Encyclopédie (The Methodical Encyclopedia or the Order of Materials for an
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1790s French Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
d’Alembert, premiers Éditeurs de l’Encyclopédie (The Methodical Encyclopedia or the Order of Materials for an
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1790s French Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
d’Alembert, premiers Éditeurs de l’Encyclopédie (The Methodical Encyclopedia or the Order of Materials for an
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1790s French Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of 6 Dog Breeds, most likely including the Western Siberian Laika
Located in Langweer, NL
(1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Various Minerals on Two Sheets Engravings Including Gold, Silver and Mercury
Located in Langweer, NL
of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved
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Early 19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique War Map of the Region of Mons Bergen , Belgium, circa 1810
Located in Langweer, NL
), Belgium. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W
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19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Moline, Norman Rockwell Encyclopedia: A Chronological Catalog of the Artist's Work 1910-1978
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1910s American Realist Antique Encyclopedias

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Print of Lake Lauerz, Schwyz, Switzerland
Located in Langweer, NL
, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of the Calle De Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
- June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Antique Print of Cape Horn, Tierra Del Fuego Archipelago of Southern Chile
Located in Langweer, NL
and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer operated very
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

Pair of French Art Nouveau Leather Side Chairs
By Gaillard
Located in Queens, NY
(GAILLARD) (pg. 386, Collectors Encyclopedia of Antiques) (matching table-Inv. #040557E)
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Encyclopedias

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Leather, Walnut

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Flying Crane Turquoise Plate
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the verso, distinctive to Holdcroft majolica. Book reference,’The Collectors Encyclopedia of
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Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Encyclopedias

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Earthenware

California Lake Landscape Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Hughes, Artists in California, 1786-1940 Phil and Marian Kovinick, An Encyclopedia of Artists of the
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Encyclopedias

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

Antique Print of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Located in Langweer, NL
a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon
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Mid-19th Century Antique Encyclopedias

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Paper

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An assortment of antique encyclopedias is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and leather, all antique encyclopedias available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique encyclopedias available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique encyclopedias bearing Art Nouveau or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique encyclopedias have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Encyclopaedia Britannica and Pierre Larousse are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Encyclopedias?

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