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Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, 2 Volumes, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published
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Vintage 1920s English Books

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Paper

Old English Furniture Its True Value Function with Important Bookplate, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Old English Furniture its true value and function, by H. Avray Tipping With an Important Bookplate
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Vintage 1920s Books

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Paper

1840 Visits to Remarkable Places: Old Halls, Battle Fields, and Scenes
By William Howitt
Located in Bath, GB
An extra illustrated example of the first series of Howitt's guide to the scenery of England, in beautiful half morocco bindings by Zaehnsdorf. First Edition, Illustrated, Leather B...
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Antique 1840s British Books

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Paper

Britten s Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers by Granville Hugh Baillie
Located in valatie, NY
Britten's Old Clocks And Watches And Their Makers by Granville Hugh Baillie. Bonanza Books, New
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Vintage 1950s North American Books

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Paper

Old Telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham, Scientific Instrument Book December 1997
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Old telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham is the well respected, definitive guide to antique
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Late 20th Century English Books

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Paper

Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia The Craftsmanship of the Early Days
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia: The Craftsmanship of the Early Days of the Republic by
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Paper

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of NY New England by William Morgan
Located in valatie, NY
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England by William Morgan and Photos by
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Late 20th Century American Books

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Paper

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York New England, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England, Stated 1st Ed. This book
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany
Located in Greer, SC
first published in 1522 and later the completed Bible containing the Old Testament was published in 1534
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Other Books

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Wood, Paper

Chicago, the Old and the New by Fred B. Hitchings circa 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
'Chicago, the Old and the New' by Fred B. Hitchings. Vintage booklet with pictures reproduced from
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Architecture of the Old South Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane. NY, Beehive Press, 1989. 1st Ed
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Moss Harris Sons Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture in Three Volumes
Located in London, GB
A rare set in three volumes of Moss Harris and Sons Catalogue & Sons; Index of Old Furniture and
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Vintage 1930s English Books

Sketches On The Old Road Through France to Florence by A. H. Hallam Murray
Located in Middletown, NY
London: John Murray, 1904. First, Limited Edition. 4to, 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 inches (244 x197 mm); xxv, map, 328 pp. Wide margins, printed on hand-made unbleached Arnold paper. 48 full-pa...
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Gold Leaf

Notable Paintings by Old Masters: from the Late Mr and Mrs Charles E. F. McCann
Located in valatie, NY
. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Paper

The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham, 2nd Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham. Published by Reeves and Turner
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Vintage 1920s English Books

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Paper

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Books

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Paper

1st US Edition of ‘Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ by W Godwin 1796
Located in Dallas, TX
otherwise very GOOD. The text is good, some foxing, as one would expect from books this old. Vellum with
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Antique Late 18th Century American George III Books

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Leather, Paper

Large Set of Faux Book Props
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
of 24 books, one of which is designed in a sloping diagonal. Imitating old antique books, these faux
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Books

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Resin, Wood

Set of Plays by Casimir Delavigne Dating from the 19th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre
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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Paper

Wedgwood Hardcover 1966 by Wolf Mankowitz
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
design. A visual tribute to English elegance, this work is a must-have for Wedgwood enthusiasts, both old
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Paper

Cabinets of Wonder by Christine Davenne Christine Fleurent 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
eclectic combination of objects: taxidermy, mounted antlers, ancestral portraits, old leather books and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Set of 3 Cat. in Slipcase, Prescott Collection, Christie s Rare Numbered Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Books and Manuscripts, English Furniture, Old Master Paintings. Christie, Manson & Woods, New York, 1981
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Antique 1880s American Books

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Paper

The Estate of Peter Jay Sharp, Thursday January 13 1994, Sotheby s
Located in valatie, NY
bronzes and sculpture, and important old master paintings. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Marty De Cambiaire: Dessins Génois Genoese Drawings, 1st Ed Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
March 25-April 19, 2019 in Paris. 17th-18th c 22 old master artists drawings. NPT Books, a division of
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The French Country House Book by Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery Bernard Touillon
By Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery
Located in New York, NY
French art de vivre and the history of old families. Her books include The Finest Houses of Paris and The
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Antonio’s Girls (Autographed) Thousand and One Nights 1st ed. Antonio Lopez
By Antonio Lopez 2
Located in Miami, FL
with age and use. Mild old book fragance on both books. Please look at all images.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Books

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Paper

Willard Metcalf, Yankee Impressionist, 1st Edition
By Willard LeRoy Metcalf
Located in valatie, NY
known for his New England landscapes and involvement with the Old Lyme Art Colony at Old Lyme. NPT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Lot of 3 Vintage Books: "La Joie de Vivre, "La Journée du Chrétien, - 2Y39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
of old books.
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

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Paper

Rare Bookends, Humanized Ravens Carved in Wood Glass Eyes Enigmatic Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
. They are very special Anthropomorphic figures in the shape of a Raven, leaning on a stack of old books
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Antique 19th Century English Other Bookends

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Wood

18th-Century Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suitable for age-old books. The bottom section has two loppers for fall-front to rest on. It has two two
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

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Oak

Large Set of Reclaimed Faux Library Books
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
run of 23 books. Imitating old antique books, these faux books are perfect for interior decor and
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

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Resin, Wood, Hardwood

1960 s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
meek, but resonant and wise. Whether beneath a library of old books or in a sunlit salon, it offers
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

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Wool

"King of Hearts" Playing Cards Trompe L Oeil Painting by Elena and Michel Gran
Located in Wiscasset, ME
history and life story behind each object. Their Paris studio is a treasure trove of old books
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Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings

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Paint

John David Rigsby Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas, American 1960
Located in Hudson, NY
oil paintings on covers ripped off of old books that he painted when he was eight years old show the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Athena Parthenos. Original painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
picturebook for older kids, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo
Located in Portsmouth, VA
near a needlepoint sampler and a stack of old gardening books, it felt like the kind of object that had
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Antique Early 19th Century American Stools

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Fabric, Walnut

Birds. Framed watercolor. 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
the branch of a flowering tree, with no background in the composition, reminiscent of old biology
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20th Century European Other Paintings

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Other

Famed Horse Head Sculpture from the Parthenon. Original Painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
PARTHENON, a nonfiction picturebook for older kids. Published by Atheneum books for Young Readers / Simon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ceramic Centerpiece Fleur Bulbonneuse by Agnès Debizet
Located in London, GB
more. She regularly returns to books on old civilizations. In daily life, in turn, she is often
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Stoneware, Glass

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
shelves and of any indication of alterations. Collecting old leather bound books can be very satisfying
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century Moses the Bronze Serpent Italian Marmo Rosso Di Verona Low Relief
Located in Encinitas, CA
. Handcrafted replica of a Tau Cross XIII century artifact. Brazen Serpent (Nehushtan), Judeo/Christian Old
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

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Marble

Porcelain figurine in the shape of a Wire Fox Terrier by Hutschenreuter Selb 50s
Located in Roma, IT
"reassuring" as if they came out of old illustrated books for children. This particular figurine depicts a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Butterflies, Original Painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
winning books for older children. The painting is acrylic on canvas. It is 48 x 48 x 1.5 Edges are
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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

The Great Houdini, Original Painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
winning books for older children. The painting is acrylic on stretched canvas. It is 30 x 60 edges are
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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Japanese Painting 19/20th c Scroll by Hiroshige Nihonga Landscape in Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the Shogunate's horse-presenting party.    Died on September 6, Ansei 5. He is 62 years old. ■Silk
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Silk

Japanese Scroll with a version of 1881 Kano Hogai Snowy Mountains Gorges
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in 1899. He is 61 years old. ■Silk books/crafts ■Condition   is beautiful. ■Dimensions   Axis
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20th Century Paintings

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Silk

Original Pastel Drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards
By George Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
; Austin Dobson's Sun Dial and Old English Ballads and travel books on London (1921); Paris (1924); Rome
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Crayon

Foals, Painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
/illustrator of many award winning books for older children Acrylic on canvas. Dimensions: 48 x 36 x 1.5 The
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1990s American Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

One of a Kind Skull Art Wall Sculpture
By Fay Sciarra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sciarra. Encrusted in bits of antique silver mesh from old pocket books, a navy beaded purse remnant, a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, Painting by Lynn Curlee, after Bernini
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
Curlee is a fine artist, and author illustrator of many award winning books for older children. Acrylic
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Early 2000s American Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Flower Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kiyoshi Watanabe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in the first year. 84 years old. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are discolorations, me
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Antique Religious Print, Absalom s Rebellion - Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament
Located in Langweer, NL
various books from the Old Testament, including Genesis, Exodus, Judges, Samuel, and Kings, among others
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Russian Abramtsevo Vase Hand Wood Carving Painting by Boehm
Located in Sweden, SE
headpieces of old printed books. The development of the ornament of the Kudrino craftsmen went from the
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Vases

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Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer

Chiyoda Castle 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Taikan Yokoyama
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Cultural Meritor. Received the Order of Culture. In 1958, he was 90 years old. ¦ Silk books and crafts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Cherry Blossoms Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Mataichiro Isoda Nihonga St
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, 90 years old. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ The condition is beautiful. ¦ Shaft
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

1 Volume. Anon. The Holy Bible. Containing The Old and New Testaments
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Anon. The Holy Bible. Containing The Old and New Testaments, with over 2500 Scripture
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Antique 19th Century American Books

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Leather

1 vol. Anon, The Imperial Family Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments
Located in New York, NY
1 vol. Anon, The Imperial Family Bible. Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the
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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather

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