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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in Rare Blue Boards, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-shell box.
Rare first edition, first issue, of “the most praised and most condemned 19th century
Category
Antique 1880s Books
The Federalist, on the New Constitution by Publius, Rare 1802 Second Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
Presented is a rare second edition of the most important work of American political thought ever written
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Books
Materials
Paper
Leonardo Da Vinci Di Ugo Nebbia Small Rare Book Novara, Italy, 1952
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in Sofia, BG
Istituto Geografico De Agostini - Novara
Stampato in Italia.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare English 18th Cent. Tortoise Shell and Silver Covered Book of Common Prayer
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pocket size prayer book dates to 1774 where it was published by C. Eyre and W. Strahan. At a certain time, likely in the mid-19th century, it has been mounted in a tortoise shel...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Books
Materials
Silver
Rare Bird of Fashion The Irreverent Iris Apfel Book, Dust Jacket 2010 UK Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Rare Bird of Fashion captures the unique style of fashion maverick Iris Apfel and her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Limited Edition of 24 Volumes of the Works of Theophile Gautier in English
Located in San Francisco, CA
A magnificent set of 24 volumes, The Works of Theophile Gautier, in English, "Bibliophiles Edition" this large octavo edition bound in gorgeous red gilt-tooled leather with raised sp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
DICKENS, Cricket on the Hearth, 1st Ed with the Rare 1st Issue Publisher
s Ads
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: DICKENS, Charles.
Title: The Cricket On The Hearth.
Publisher: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846.
Description: First Edition with The Scarce First Issue Publisher's Ad...
Category
Antique 1840s British Books
Materials
Fabric
L
Art Decoratif Francais 1918-1925, Two Volumes
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
.
It is very rare to find these scare books in this amazing condition.
Category
20th Century Books
“British Fresh-Water Fishes, " Two-Volume Set by William Houghton
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
This rare set of books is the cornerstone of any serious angling library. Rev. W Houghton was the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Books
Intimate Chanel
By Coco Chanel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, talismans, clothes, family photographs, rare documents, correspondence, and books with personal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Chrome and Brass Vitrine Table by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Long Island City, NY
fungi by Lawton Mull. Also a lovely display for rare books or other small treasures.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Rare John Dickinson Stacked Books End Tables.
By Drexel, John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of very rare John Dickinson bibliotheque end tables, a very limited edition design from
Category
Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Very Rare Theodore Alexander Leather Open Bookcase with Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Outstanding Rare Theodore Alexander Open Leather Bookcase
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
"Two Gentlemen with Books, " Rare and Fine Drawing by Prieto
By Gregorio Prieto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sensually and beautifully, and was commissioned to provide illustrations and frontispieces for books such as
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Drawings
Expo 60 - Musée Galliéra
By Tsuguharu Leonard Foujita
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Foujita is one of the top 500 (in price) rare books ever sold, and is ranked by rare book dealers as "the
Category
1960s Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Stunning Rare Regency Style Drum Coffee Table Scholars Books Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare Theodore Alexander Regency Drum table Faux
Category
20th Century Unknown Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Large Leather Bound Theodore Alexander Scholars Books Coffee Table Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars books coffee
Category
20th Century Unknown Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Find Albert Einstein Statue Holding Books Opens as a Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Albert Einstein statue carrying a pile of books
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Plastic
Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and really quite stunning Lever Brothers London
Category
20th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Michael Andersen, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Two Owls Sitting on Books
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Andersen. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Two owls sitting on books, 1940s.
Measures: 20.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Very Rare Vintage Hardwood Stacking Books Side Tables Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stacking books side tables with internal storage.
A very rare pair, I have never seen this model before
Category
20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Judaica Rabbi Oil Painting (JEWISH MAN HOLDING A CANE AND BOOKS)
By Samuel Heller
Located in Surfside, FL
"
Dimensions w/Frame: 24" x 19 1/2"
Portrait of a Hasidic man in full traditional garb holding books.
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Johann Sebastian Bach Music Coffee Table with Strung Violin on Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Johann Sebastian Bach glass topped musical themed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Very Rare Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Sideboard TV Media Cabinet Faux Books
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare handmade by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
Very Rare Victorian circa 1880 Side Table Size Commode Stack of Scholars Books
By Regency
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian side table on stand stack of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian End Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
17th Century Italian
Florence Fragment
with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
17th Century Italian
Florence Fragment
with a Fossil Rock Coral Head
Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
Rare Mezzotint Engraving "a Tigress" by John Murphy After George Stubbs, c.1798
Located in Shippensburg, PA
] and Daniel Crouch Rare Books has a framed example of the later published edition [November 12 1800
Category
Antique 18th Century English Prints
Materials
Paper
Grand 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
designed to display fine and rare books (and sometimes sports and hunting trophies) collected by the owner
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany side table for books and LPs
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Rare side table for books and magazines.
Made of mahogany and bamboo.
Nicely carved edges
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Sideboards
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Grand 19th Century French Bleached Pine Bookcase with Painted Interior
Located in Birmingham, AL
this size and quality are rare finds, designed to showcase fine, rare books and reflect the owner’s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Rare Antique Gold Spanish Nun
s Ring Rose Cut Table Cut Diamonds Museum
Located in London, GB
. Some religious orders, like the Conceptionists, had large libraries full of rare books, as well as a
Category
Antique Early 1700s Spanish Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Set of 5 Fabri Concionum opus vellum books from 1872
Located in Winnetka, IL
A rare set of 5 vellum books from 1872
The dimensions are for the 5 books stacked together
Category
Antique 1870s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Stunning Vintage Mahogany Revolving Swivel Bookcase on Wheels with Faux Books
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel bookcase on wheels
A very rare find with the faux books in place, reminiscent of the Gillow’s
Category
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Leather Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars Books Large Coffee Table with Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars books coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental Antique French Directoire Style Cherry Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
this one was designed to display fine and rare books (and sometimes sports and hunting trophies
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Leather Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars Books Large Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars books side
Category
20th Century English Regency End Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
"SPB Blues" Oil Painting 35" x 28" inch by Valery Mishin
By Valery Mishin
Located in Culver City, CA
Graphic Art in St. Petersburg in 2002.
The artist has illustrated and designed over 50 books. Following
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"LOVE" Oil Painting 31" x 24" inch by Valery Mishin
By Valery Mishin
Located in Culver City, CA
Graphic Art in St. Petersburg in 2002.
The artist has illustrated and designed over 50 books. Following
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Domogor" Oil Painting 35" x 24" inch by Valery Mishin
By Valery Mishin
Located in Culver City, CA
Graphic Art in St. Petersburg in 2002.
The artist has illustrated and designed over 50 books. Following
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Folk Blues" Oil Painting 35" x 28" inch by Valery Mishin
By Valery Mishin
Located in Culver City, CA
Graphic Art in St. Petersburg in 2002.
The artist has illustrated and designed over 50 books. Following
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Gorodom" Oil Painting 31" x 24" inch by Valery Mishin
By Valery Mishin
Located in Culver City, CA
Graphic Art in St. Petersburg in 2002.
The artist has illustrated and designed over 50 books. Following
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Two Mezzotint Engravings from Constable
s "English Landscape Scenery"
By John Constable
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
published in a single volume (Bohn issue) in 1855." - Ursus Rare Books, Catalogue No. 302
Biography:
John
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Beuys - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese art
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
lithographs from "Wang Gaungyi´s Rhythmical Dichotomy ". This Portfolio comes as a limited edition of 165 rare
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
WTO - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Chinese, Limited Edition, Coke
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
lithographs from "Wang Gaungyi´s Rhythmical Dichotomy ". This Portfolio comes as a limited edition of 165 rare
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Wang Guangyi No - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Chinese
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
as a limited edition of 165 rare books, presented in a brushed aluminum case carefully created by
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Set of Two Mezzotint Engravings from Constable
s "English Landscape Scenery"
By John Constable
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
published in a single volume (Bohn issue) in 1855." - Ursus Rare Books, Catalogue No. 302
Biography:
John
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Set of Two Mezzotint Engravings from Constable
s "English Landscape Scenery"
By John Constable
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
single volume (Bohn issue) in 1855." - Ursus Rare Books, Catalogue No. 302
Biography:
John Constable RA
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving, Mezzotint
Rare Carl Aubock Iron Book Ends
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver coloured iron book ends by Carl Aubock. Made in his workshop these are a rare
Category
20th Century Austrian Bookends
Materials
Iron
Rare Evelyn Ackerman for ERA Tapestry, Signed
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
We have never seen this one before and it's not in the books. Rare and in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Coca-Cola No Coke - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
", which comes as a limited edition of 165 rare books. By combining depictions of workers with logos of
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
I Remember - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Limited Edition, Chinese
By Zhang Xiaogang
Located in Zug, CH
Enchantments of Zhang Xiaogang", which comes as a limited edition of 130 rare books. Inspired by family photos
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Marine Corps Recruitment Poster by Sidney Riesenberg ca 1910-1916
Located in York County, PA
among the Rare Books and Special Collections archive at the University of Notre Dame. Two others are
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Nine of Hearts, Nine of Spades - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Editon
By Zhang Xiaogang
Located in Zug, CH
Xiaogang", which comes as a limited edition of 132 rare books. Inspired by family photos from the Cultural
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Rare Las Vegas Tres Outlaws Custom Bespoke Cowboy Boots
Located in US
. Featured in many books and extremely rare. Excellent condition. Marked an 8.5 C but fits more like a ladies
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Boots
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
1950
s Piero Fornasetti coffee table.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare, Fornasetti coffee table with books design. The table and legs have been
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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