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SONIA DELAUNAY: Fashion and Fabrics - Jacques Damase - 1st edition, 1991
Located in CA, CA
Published by Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, 1st edition, New York, 1991. Hardback with English text
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1990s Books
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Paper
Satire Against Husbands by J. F. Regnard, 1954 1st Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Satire Against Husbands by J. F. Regnard,. Hardcover 1954 1st Edition.
Mylar jacket has been added
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Books
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Paper
Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Yugoslavija 1st edition 1965.
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Vintage 1960s European Folk Art Books
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Paper
Skyscrapers Form
Function by David Bennett Hardcover 1st Edition 1995
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Skyscrapers: Form & Function (Marshall Edition) Hardcover – 1st Edition January 1, 1995. by David
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Pre Columbian Art of South America Hardcover 1976 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pre-Columbian Art of South America by Alan Lapiner. 1st Edition, 1st publication.
Published by
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Late 20th Century South American Pre-Columbian Books
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20 Years Dolce
Gabbana - Sarah Mower - 1st Edition, Milan, 2005
Located in CA, CA
Published by 5 Continents Editions, 1st edition, Milan, 2005. Hardback with English text. Housed in
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Books
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Paper
Lofts of Amsterdam by Rudy Baeck, 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lofts of Amsterdam by Rudy Stevens and Philippe de Baeck, hardbound with jacket, First Edition
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Early 2000s Belgian International Style Books
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Paper
Yuki · Sakura / Snow · Cherry Blossom - Risaku Suzuki - 1st Edition, 2008
Located in CA, CA
Published by Nazraelli Press, 1st edition, limited to only 500 copies, Portland, 2008. Large oblong
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
In Her Own Image by Daniele Knafo, Signed 1st Edition
By Daniele Knafo
Located in valatie, NY
inscribed 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. 201 pp. An examination of the lives and works of ten
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
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Paper
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly, Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decorative Wedgwood by Alison Kelly. Country Life Limited, 1965. Signed and Inscribed 1st Edition
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Vintage 1960s American Books
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Paper
Studies in Art, Architecture and Design, 2 Volumes, 1st Edition
By Nikolaus Pevsner
Located in valatie, NY
and after by Nickolaus Pevsner. New York: Walker and Company. First edition hardcover's with dust
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20th Century American Books
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Paper
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph, 1st Edition 2009
By Gary Hume
Located in CA, CA
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph
Published by Other Criteria, 2009, 1st Edition
“The first
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Early 2000s British Modern Books
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Paper
Bill Brandt, A life - Paul Delany - 1st Edition, London, 2004
Located in CA, CA
Published by Jonathan Cape, 1st edition, London, 2004. Hardback with English text.
A wonderful
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books
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Paper
ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN
S BOOK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable original 1st Edition signed Brian Wildsmith 1962 children’s A.B.C book
Brian Wildsmith was one of
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Nova 1955-1975 - David Hillman, Harri Peccinotti 1st Edition 1993
Located in CA, CA
Published by Pavilion Press 1st edition 1993
Nova 1965–1975 celebrates one of the most influential
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1990s Books
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Paper
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition.
First American Edition. Hardcover.
Near Fine in Near
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books
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Paper
Paul Strand: Photograph 1915-1945 - Nancy Newhall - 1st edition, 1945
Located in CA, CA
Published by the Museum of Modern Art, 1st edition, New York, 1945. Hardback, English text.
This
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Vintage 1940s Books
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Color and Light Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America
s Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most
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2010s American Books
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Paper
Charles Magnus, Lithographer Illustrating America
s Past, 1850-1900 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; 2013. Stated 1st edition. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most
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2010s American Books
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Paper
Sneakers, Size isn
t Everything by Milk 1st Edition 1998
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998
A first edition of a book that has
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1990s Books
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Paper
Signed 1st Edition of
Minding the Store
by Stanley Marcus
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A SIGNED FIRST EDITION of ‘Minding the Store’ A Memoir by Stanley Marcus.
Published by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
The Sculptures of Picasso Photographs by Brassaï 1949 1st Edition
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Rodney Phillips
Co, 1949.
A very important book of Picasso's
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Jose Sacal A Piece of Work Hardcover 1st Edition 2003
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jose Sacal: A Piece of Work Hardcover – January 15, 2003.1st English Edition by Jose Sacal and Petru Russu.
Sixty-four numbered pages, most of which contain full-page, color illustra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Books
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Paper
Imaginary Postcards -Jonathan Williams, Tom Phillips- 1st Edition, Trigram, 1975
By Tom Phillips, Jonathan Williams
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Trigram Press, London, 1975.
A collaborative book of disorientating
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Late 20th Century British Books
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Paper
Pine Valley - Robert Adams - Signed 1st Edition, Nazraeli Press, 2005
By Robert Adams 1
Located in CA, CA
Signed First Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by Nazraeli Press, 2005. Signed at Title
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Early 2000s American Books
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Paper
Chagall at the Met - Emily Genauer - 1st Edition, New York, 1971
Located in CA, CA
Published by the Tudor Publishing Company, 1st edition, New York, 1971. Hardback with English text
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision - Edward Albee - 1st Edition, New York, 2006
Located in CA, CA
Published by Powerhouse Books, 1st edition, New York, 2006. Hardback with English text.
“Dear boy
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Jackson Pollock: Drawing into Painting - Bernice Rose - 1st edition, 1980
Located in CA, CA
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, 1980. Softcover with French text.
This book was originally an exhibition catalogue published alongside a Pollock exhibition at The Mus...
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Books
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Paper
Tony Duquette - Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson 1st Edition 2007
Located in CA, CA
Published by Abrams 2007, hardback"American artist and design legend Tony Duquette (1914 1999) was known for his over-the-top style in interiors, jewelry, costumes, and set design. H...
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Rob. Mallet Stevens Architecture Furniture Interior Design 1st Edition 1990
Located in CA, CA
Published by the MIT Press Cambridge Massachusetts 1st US Edition 1990
Rob Mallet-Stevens was one of the more controversial architects of the modern movement and, along with Le Corb...
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1990s Books
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Paper
Gerhard Richter: Forty Years of Painting - Robert Storr - 1st Edition, 2002
Located in CA, CA
Published by MoMA, 1st edition, New York, 2002. Hardback with English text.
Nearly 300 coloured
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The United Artists Story, by Ronald Bergan. Crown Publishers, New York, 1986. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. This book tells the fascinating story of "the ...
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
Akiba
s Children by Geoffrey H. Hartman, Signed, Limited
Numbered 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Akiba's Children by Geoffrey H. Hartman, Signed, Limited & Numbered (#187/350) 1st Edition
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Vintage 1970s American Books
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Paper
American Junk by Mary Randolph Carter 1994 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Junk, by Mary Randolph Carter, hardbound, 1st Edition, 1994.
American Junk – A guide to
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1990s American American Classical Books
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Paper
White Ironstone Ceramics Reference Book by Dawn Stoltzfus 1st Edition Paperback
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dawn Stoltzfus and Jeffrey Snyder
1st Edition Paperback 1997,
A collectors' reference guide
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books
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Paper
Kazuumi Takahashi: High Tide Wane Moon - Shino Kuraishi - 1st Edition, 2007
Located in CA, CA
Published by Nazraelli Press LLC., 1st edition, limited edition of 1000, 2007. Hardback with
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Candleholders in America by Joseph T. Butler 1650-1900, 1st Edition
By Joseph T. Butler
Located in valatie, NY
Candleholders in America, 1650-1900 by Joseph T. Butler. NY: Bonanza Books, 1967. First edition
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20th Century American Books
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Paper
Decorative Art 1880 -1980, Dan Klein
Margaret Bishop - 1st edition, 1986
Located in CA, CA
Published by Phaidon · Christie’s, 1st edition, Oxford, 1986. Hardback with English text.
This is
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Vintage 1980s Books
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Paper
Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by George Fischler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Illustrated Guide to Antique Writing Instruments by Stuart & George Fischler. 1st Edition
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1990s American Books
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Paper
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Theaters - Hans Belting - 1st Edition, New York/ London, 2000
Located in CA, CA
Published by Sonnabend Sundell Editions; Eystorm, New York; London, 1st edition, 2000. Hardback
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Cecil Beaton Stage and Film Designs - Charles Spencer - 1st edition, 1975
Located in CA, CA
Published by Academy Editions, London
St. Martin’s Press, New York, 1st edition, 1975
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Vintage 1970s Books
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Paper
Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols 1st Edition
By Frederick D. Nichols 1
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Georgia by and Signed by Frederick Nichols. Signed 1st Edition. The Beehive
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Vintage 1970s American Books
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Paper
Cy Twombly Photographs 1951 -2007 - Laszlo Glozer - 1st edition, Germany, 2008
Located in CA, CA
Published by Schirmer Mosel, 1st edition, Germany, 2008. Hardback with German and English text
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book.1st Edition Publication
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Books
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Paper
Wooden Churches Columbia County Legacy by Arthur A Baker, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions
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Early 2000s 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
Blaske Collection American Historical Flasks by Norman C. Heckler, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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Vintage 1980s American Books
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Paper
The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978.
Suggests
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Five Beautiful Women Hardcover by Victor Skrebneski Book 1987 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
."
First Edition. This title commemorates Skrebneski's 25-year collaboration with the famous Estee Lauder
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Books
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Paper
Irving J. Gill, architect Book by Bruce A. Kamerling 1st Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
(1916).
First edition, first printing with full number line.
No previous ownership marks.
A pristine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book.
Edited by Ruth A
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books
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William Eggleston’s Guide - John Szarkowski -1st Edition, MIT Press
MOMA, 1976
By William Eggleston 1
Located in CA, CA
First Edition, published by Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1976
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Books
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Paper
Art Nouveau Sculpture Refrence Book by Alastair Duncan 1st Edition 1978
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau by Alastair Duncan offers a lush exploration of this transformative art movement, showcasing exquisite examples of glass, furniture, and jewelry that define its organic e...
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Vintage 1970s English Art Nouveau Books
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Cotton, Paper
Wordsworth, the White Doe of Rylstone, 1st Edition, Presentation Copy, 1815
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: First Edition Presentation Copy. 1 vol., 10-3/8" x 8-5/8", inscribed on the half-title by Wordsworth "To
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Antique 1810s British Books
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Leather
The Sala Bianca The Birth of Italian Fashion 1st Edition 1992
Located in CA, CA
Published by Electa 1992 in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, June 25-Sept. 25, softback in slipcase.
On the 22nd July 1952, Giovanni Battista Gi...
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1990s Books
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