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Roots of Matter 4
Located in New York, NY
has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the libraries of the American Philosophical
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Roots of Matter 3
Located in New York, NY
has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the libraries of the American Philosophical
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Roots of Matter 2
Located in New York, NY
has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the libraries of the American Philosophical
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Roots of Matter 1
Located in New York, NY
has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the libraries of the American Philosophical
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Woman Vaping Juul II
original color pencil drawing from the
Hinged
series
By Elise Rise
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Contemporary Art, Estates and Appraisals, and the Rare Books and Science Departments. After receiving
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
Reverie 30
Located in New York, NY
. As catalysts for her artwork, she has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Reverie 13
Located in New York, NY
. As catalysts for her artwork, she has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
Reverie 11
Located in New York, NY
. As catalysts for her artwork, she has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
$2,500
Reverie 18
Located in New York, NY
. As catalysts for her artwork, she has investigated scientific rare books and manuscripts at the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Acrylic
$2,500
1937 original exhibition poster by Daragnès for "Le Livre au Trocadéro"
By Jean Gabriel Daragnès
Located in PARIS, FR
craftsmanship.
The exhibition brought together an extraordinary collection of manuscripts, rare books
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Abstract Watercolor 1961 by Martha Visser
t Hooft (1906-1994)
Located in Bristol, CT
. For this show an illustrated catalogue was produced by The Poetry/Rare Books Collection and The State
Category
1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Woman Vaping Juul
original color pencil drawing from the
Hinged
series
By Elise Rise
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art, Estates and Appraisals, and the Rare Books and Science Departments. After receiving significant
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
"Chrysanthemums" Anne Ramsdell Congdon, Pink Impressionist Flowers Still Life
Located in New York, NY
, responsible for the antiques and rare books for a quarter century until her health declined in 1955. She was
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Abstract -- Lo Deseo, "I wish It"
By Kate Delos
Located in Soquel, CA
College Library
University of San Francisco Rare Books Collection
Columbia University Library
Scripps
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptors Modelling Stand Tripod Base Adjustable Rotating Tiranti Vintage, 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
modelling stands and concentrated on the tools and publishing. Dom specialised in rare books (not just in
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Paean on Grassland, Yue Minjun - Art, Lithograph, Limited Edition, China, Print
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
aluminum case and produced in a limited edition of 132 rare books. The collection is accompanied by a set
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$3,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Floating Clouds - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
and produced in a limited edition of 130 rare books. The collection is accompanied by a set of poems
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$6,847 Sale Price
49% Off
Sheep Herd - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
lithographs in a brushed aluminum case and produced in a limited edition of 130 rare books. The collection is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Snatched Ecstasy (Portfolio of 20), Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
a brushed aluminum case and produced in a limited edition of 132 rare books. The collection is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$92,721 Sale Price
20% Off
Starry Night - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
lithographs in a brushed aluminum case and produced in a limited edition of 130 rare books. The collection is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$4,945 Sale Price
20% Off
Lotus Pool - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese
By Yue Minjun
Located in Zug, CH
lithographs from the “Snatched Ecstasy of Yue Minjun”, which comes as a limited edition of 132 rare books. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$7,417 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage Silver Gelatin Print Photo Israel Museum Sculpture Jerusalem Photograph
Located in Surfside, FL
Stang's work for the book is held by the Rare Books Collection of the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale
Category
1970s American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Marilyn Monroe An Appreciation original vintage Leo Castelli Gallery print Lt Ed
By Eve Arnold
Located in New York, NY
photojournalist but also wrote books and produced a film on the harems of Arabia, Behind the Veil. At the start of
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare set of Shibata colelction books. Containing over 2000 pieces of Japanese porcelain from 1630
Category
Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Empire Style Open Bookstand with Lyre Sides
Located in Budapest, HU
time, owning such a piece was considered a luxury, as books themselves were rare and expensive
Category
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Art Deco Style Bronze Harlequin Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Illustrated in many Art Deco Books . A rare item to find now . Well kept in an Art Deco Collectors collection
Category
1990s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Wilby Church, Northhamptonshire, England
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
, lower margin. The nature of the rare and special paper this impression is printed on leads us to believe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Etching
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
famous for her AMANDA-series at Rörstrand. The series name is "Glunt", it is a rare series not mentioned
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$148 / set
148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
through fine furniture books as rare desirable must haves for the dedicated furniture connoisseur.
Simply
Category
Vintage 1930s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Quiz. The Grand Master -Illustrated Book by Thomas Rowlandson - 1816
By Thomas Rowlandson
Located in Roma, IT
The English dance of death - The dance of life is an original pair of rare and fine books written
Category
1810s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Turin
Soup Plates
Ladle, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
", it is a rare series not mentioned in books that presents a good summary of the design of Rörstrand
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Soup Tureens
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$304 Sale Price / set
20% Off
The English Dance of Death - The Dance of Life by Thomas Rowlandson - 1810s
By Thomas Rowlandson
Located in Roma, IT
The English dance of death - The dance of life is an original pair of rare and fine books written
Category
1810s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
1974
Le Septieme Chant II
By André Masson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original Masson gravures is a prized item for collectors of modern art books, rare editions, and fine
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Surimono - Original Woodcut Print by Yashima Gakutei - 1820/1846
By Yashima Gakutei
Located in Roma, IT
also created landscapes and seascapes for books which are rare pieces.
Category
Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Larry Fink - Social Graces
By Larry Fink
Located in New York, NY
brown cloth; matching slipcase. A fine copy. Rare.
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Bob Peak Illustrator Rare Hardcover Book
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bob Peak Illustrator Rare Hardcover Book.
380 pages
Published 2012 by Peak Books.
Mild wear, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Books
Rare 1950s Three Volume Set of Danish Ceramic, Silver and Furniture Design Books
By Esbjorn Hiort
Located in Papaikou, HI
First edition full three volume set. Published in 1954-1955. Bindings and pages are in excellent condition. Dust Jackets and cases are there, but show considerable wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s Books
Materials
Paper
Chaumet Master Jewelers Since 1780 Rare Book 1995 English Edition
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Book of Chaumet, Master jewelers since 1870.
Hardcover book, 366 pages with text in English.
Exquisite photographs and watercolor renderings from
collections of jewelry for kings,
a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Books
Plan de Paris (Plan of Paris), Turgot, 1739
By Michel Etienne Turgot
Located in Houston, TX
for rare books and atlases.
The Turgot map was published in 1739 as an atlas of 20 non-overlapping
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare "Bulgari" Book, 1996, 1st Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare "Bulgari" book, 1996, 1st edition.
Category
1990s American Books
Rare Paul Morand Book, "New York, " 1930
By Paul Morand
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Paul Morand book, "New York," 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Books
Rare Madonna "Sex" Book, 1992, 1st Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Madonna "Sex" Book, 1992, 1st Edition.
Category
1990s American Books
Rare 1st Edition Signed Paolo Soleri "Arcology" Book
Located in Washington, DC
Rare signed first edition, Paolo Soleri "Arcology" book.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Rare Book Set, Tales of the Imagination, 1820
Located in Raleigh, NC
, Orme, and Brown, 1820.
An extremely rare first edition set. Volumes I, II, and III.
Category
Antique 1820s English Romantic Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare Large Scale English
Scottish Wrought Ironwork Folio
Located in Washington, DC
rare having belonged to famed architect Ogden Codman (The Decoration of Houses), as indicated by his
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Vienna, AT
Yonel Lebovici - Sculpteur de haut niveau
by Michéle Chartier
First edition, out of print!
Hardcover, 148 pages
Measaure: 23.5 x 28.5 cm
Published 2002 by Editions Stein Q...
Category
Early 2000s French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare MOMA “The Machine” Book with Aluminum Covers, 1968
Located in Washington, DC
Rare MOMA book, with pressed aluminum cover binding, “The Machine at the End of the Mechanical Age
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Rare Complete Six Volume Set, "The Cecil Beaton Diaries"
Located in Washington, DC
Rare complete six volume set by the legendary English 20th century bon vivant Sir Cecil Beaton
Category
20th Century English Books
Rare "Hotel Lachapelle: Photographs" Book, David Lachepelle, 1st Edition, 1999
Located in Washington, DC
Rare "Hotel Lachapelle: Photographs" book, David Lachepelle, 1st edition, 1999.
Category
1990s North American Books
Rare "1712 North Crescent Heights: Dennis Hopper Photographs" Book, 2001
Located in Washington, DC
Rare "1712 North Crescent Heights: Dennis Hopper Photographs 1962-1968" Book, 2001.
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Rare Reynolds
After-War Atlas and Gazetteer of the World 1919
Located in Mississauga, CA
World Maps Remade After the World’s Peace Treaty, Paris, 1919. This historically significant volume is bound in a richly textured dark reddish brown cloth, with the title and design ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Rare "Mario Buccellatti Prince of Goldsmiths" Book, 1998, First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
"Mario Buccellatti Prince of Goldsmiths" book, 1998 first edition. Martina Corgnati.
Category
1990s American Books
Rare Custom Fortuny Bound "Garbo: Portraits" Book, 2005, Limited Edition
By Scott Reisfield
Located in Washington, DC
The penultimate item for the Greta Garbo collector, "Greta Garbo: Portraits from Her Private Collection," covered in her own personal Fortuny fabric, Ashanti- her favorite. One of on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Rare Signed "Bacchus Behave: The Lost Art of Polite Drinking" Book
Located in Washington, DC
. Stokes Company in 1933. This is a very rare copy because it retains its very scarce dust jacket, with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Rare "Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli" Book, 2003
By Dilys Blum
Located in Washington, DC
Ultra rare copy of "Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli", by Dilys Blum. This is
Category
20th Century American Books
Rare "Boucheron Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler" Book, 1988
Located in Washington, DC
"Boucheron Four generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler", 1988, first edition, by Gilles Neret. From the turn of the twentieth century the name Boucheron has been synonymous with Fre...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Rare 1936 Illustrated Diego Rivera Isaac Berliner Book City of Palaces Poetry
By Diego Rivera
Located in Portland, OR
La Ciudad De Los Palacios (Stat fun Palazen, lider un poems fun Yitzhak Berliner / The City of Palaces, Songs and Poems by Isaac Berliner). Mexico, 1936. Yiddish.
Poems by Yiddish...
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Books
Materials
Paper
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