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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
Large 19th Century Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
apart and each image sold individually, this piece is extremely rare. Pillow Books are great references
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Sideboard credence Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s / UP zavody
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
by manufacturer
- publicated in books and catalogues
- rare to find
jr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chrome Bauhaus Chair, Jindřich Halabala H-164
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Designer: J. Halabala
- Maker: UP Závody
- Very rare model
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Chair, Jindřich Halabala H-80
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
1930s, Czechoslovakia
Designer: J. Halabala
Maker: UP Závody
Very rare model
Published in books
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Edward Grenfell, 1st Baron St Just (1870-1941)
By Oswald Birley
Located in London, GB
for paintings and rare books. Mr Birley’s picture… is an historical document for which the nation is
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
letters or books. Rare and precious veneered walnut wood. Side presents decoration with frame. This desk
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Walnut
Patek Philippe Nautilus Men
s Stainless Steel Watch 3800
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
original finish intact. Pre-owned with rare Patek Philippe cork box, books, papers and accessories. This
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
JOE COLOMBO "TRIEDRO" WALL LAMPS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
. Referenced in Repertorio and all the books on Colombo , rare and unusual . NOW ONLY ONE REMAINING ...PRICE
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair Mid Century Faux Bamboo Etageres Shelves by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
shelves of varying heights, they make wonderful displays for your cherished collections and books. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet with a Fossil Marble Top
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
finest libraries in private hands in the country. His collection of rare Scottish books, pamphlets and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Marble
An Authentic British-Colonial Bookcase Made From Teakwood
Located in Chicago, IL
exceptionally well-proportioned and blends easily with modern decor. Just add old books, rare artifacts and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
Located in Van Nuys, CA
it has 876 numbered pages.
Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
New York Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1900, Signed Ernest F. Hagen
By Ernest F. Hagen
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
drawers was going to and where. The purchaser, Philip Ashton Rollins was as collector of rare documents
Category
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style off White Lacquer Display Chin
Located in Topeka, KS
grandmother’s wedding china, or your own, if you chose one. Maybe a collection of rare antique books, or just
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Shining Wall of Books // Beinecke Rare Books and Manuscript Library, New Haven
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shining Wall of Books
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Yale University
New Haven
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Bundle Aubrey Beardsley three Rare books
By Aubrey Vincent Beardsley
Located in Roma, IT
Sous la Colline is an original Rare Book illustrated by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (Brighton, 1872
Category
Early 1900s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Engraving
Reinhard Görner: Beinecke, New Haven (Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library)
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. 3 sizes, below.
The Beinecke
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Japan Antique Tea Guides All about Tea and Tea Masters in Old Japan, Rare Books
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels
A rare find. This is an original Japanese two
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Paper
Rare Set of David Hicks Books on Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Entire series of David Hicks books on design, including the very rare book
on taste. The books are
Category
Vintage 1970s Books
History of Spain
Portugal by Harper
Bros 1842 in 4 Volumes
Located in Dallas, TX
and Portugal in 4 Volumes by Harper & Brothers, 52 Cliff Street, New York 1842
These rare books are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Books
Materials
Paper
History of Chivalry in 2 Vols by Charles Mills 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, London MDCCCXXV, 1825.
These rare books are in fair to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Books Set of 10 The World
s 50 Best Short Novels from 1929
Located in San Diego, CA
measure 6 in. x 4 in. x 8 in. Unique and rare complete collection of 10 editions from 1929. The books are
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
Rare Cartier L
Album Satin Hardcover Jewelry - Photography Book c 2003
By Cartier
Located in University City, MO
Cartier rare L' Album satin hardcover jewelry - photography book c 2003
The extremely rare book is
Category
Early 2000s Hardback
Architectural Digest Celebrity Homes First Edition Books
By Paige Rense
Located in New York, NY
A set of the rare first edition books, Architectural Digest's CELEBRITY HOMES and CELEBRITY HOMES
Category
American Books
First Edition of Elsa Schiaparelli
s "Shocking Life" Book c 1954
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
books provides a rare glimpse into a the world of a very unique celebrated woman. She was a pioneer in
Category
1950s American Fashion Books
Collection Of European 19th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
embossing.
The books staged side-by-side measures 1.05 meters, approximate 3´45 feet wide. This rare
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Set of 24 European 19th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This rare collection of 19th century books are ready to ship and will be a wonderful addition to a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Collection of 19 European 19th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This rare collection of 19th century books are ready to ship and will be a wonderful addition to a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Great Collection of Five Italian/Spanish 18th Century Weathered Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of five rare Italian and Spanish vellum books
Italy and Spain 1782,1795, 1799
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Books
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
By Adrien Baillet
Located in Dallas, TX
rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to any library.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Miniature Pair of Green Art Deco Leather Books Oscar Wilde Rudyard Kipling 1900s
By Oscar Wilde
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Corporation in New York. (The Redcroft Edition)
This set of antique books are a rare find. This rare set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Stoneware of Claude Conover Rare Catalog
By Claude Conover
Located in San Diego, CA
The Stoneware of Claude Conover softcover catalog. Hard to find 16 page catalog with photos, list of awards, collections and exhibitions.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Andy Warhol
s Exposures Rare Soft Cover Edition
Located in CA, CA
Andy Warhol's Exposures first edition
Published by Andy Warhol Books or Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Andy Warhol Catalog in Brillo Box
Located in Haarlem, NL
Catalog Modern Museet Stockholm 1966 Edited by Gallery Ronny Van de Velde & Co. C/O Viken Arslanian/Antwerp. Exhibition: 20 Oktober-20 November 1988
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book
By Pierre Paulin
Located in San Diego, CA
Pierre Paulin: Un Univers De Formes (French Edition) by Anne Chapoutot. This rare hardcover book
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Book Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Tugendhat
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1997
- Print run: 1500
- The heritage institute in Brno
- English version
- good original condition, paper case
- metal spine
- many beautiful pictures, transparented paper w...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Signed
Dated Book by Sam Maloof Furniture
By Sam Maloof
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful illustrations signed and dated by Sam Maloof 2002 nice clean condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
RARE BIRD OF FASHION - The Irreverent Iris Apfel
Located in CA, CA
Published by Thames & Hudson 1st edition 2007 Hardback English text.
This fabulously photographed book chronicles the style of fashion maverick Iris Apfel. Anomalous, irreverent, an...
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris
Located in Doylestown, PA
An original hardcover guide book/Preview for the 1925 Decorative Arts Exposition in Paris, showcasing the works of iconic French designers, furniture makers and architects of the per...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Cocktail Recipes Book by Jean Lupoiu Rare 1948 Edition
By Jean Lupoiu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Jean Lupoiu cocktail book, early edition from 1948. 135 pages of cocktail recipes, some
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Brinschwig
Fils Brighton Catalog Portfolio Rare Book 1985 Wallpaper
By Brunschwig
Fils
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brinschwig & Fils Brighton Catalog Portfolio Rare Book 1985 wallpaper sample catalog
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Manufacturers Catalogue / Book, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare collectible Hans J. Wegner manufacturers catalogue from the 1960s documenting all of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Life of George Washington by Washington Irving, Rare Five Volumes
By Washington Irving
Located in valatie, NY
Rare five volume set: Life of George Washington by Washington Irving. NY: G P Putnam & Co., 1855
Category
Antique 1850s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Catalogue of Franks Collection of Oriental Porcelain and Pottery, Rare Original
By Augustus Wollaston Franks
Located in valatie, NY
plates showing Japanese marks, symbolical ornaments and important Asian figural imagery. Rare original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in CA, CA
Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1996.
A very rare book and the most comprehensive catalogue of the
Category
1990s French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Linen Page, "Learning to Count" from a Childrens Book, American
Located in San Francisco, CA
At the turn of the 19th century, in America, a print shop issued childrens
books, printed on linen
Category
Antique 19th Century American Books
Materials
Linen
Rare Marilyn: A Biography – Signed by Norman Mailer
Lawrence Schiller
By Norman Mailer, Lawrence Schiller
Located in CA, CA
First edition, limited edition, published by Grosset and Dunlap, New York 1973
This scarce copy of the beautiful book written by Norman Mailer, and ‘produced’ by Lawrence Schiller...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Books
Materials
Paper
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Keith Haring Cover Art Nous Tin Tin Book Special Edition
By Keith Haring
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Keith Haring cover and book "Nous, Tintin or Tintin in Haringland".
This unique Keith Haring
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Books
Materials
Plastic, Paper
North American Wild Flowers by Mary Vaux Wolcott 6 Volumes Limited Edition Rare
Located in San Francisco, CA
North American Wild Flowers
by Mary Vaux Walcott, signed limited edition 1925 This is copy #129 of 500
Published by The Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C.
6 volumes. Folio (14....
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Lighting from Concealed Sources by J.L. Stair, Rare First Edition
By J.L. Stair
Located in valatie, NY
eyes. Rare hard to find first edition reference work still relevant today.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Books
Materials
Paper
The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
Located in New York, NY
showcases a unique collection of rare and covetable tulips at Blacklands, the beautiful English country
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Rare Limited Edition Signed Annie Leibovitz, Portraits 2005-2016 Book, Phaidon 2
By Annie Leibovitz, Phaidon
Located in London, GB
For sale a rare limited edition book, "Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016", signed & numbered by
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
Sotheby
s: The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, 6/1993
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, 6/1993. Softcover auction
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
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