Annamarie Giusti Collectibles and Curiosities

Versailles The Great and Hidden Splendors of the Sun King’s Palace By: Catherine Pégard Photographs by Christophe Fouin, Thomas Garnier, Christian Miles, and Didier Saulnier Versail...

Vintage Boho 'The Art of Florence' Book: A timeless journey through Florence's artistic heritage, blending rustic charm and scholarly insight. Perfect for the cultured American home.

A lovely embossed red leather 4to size copy of Rufus Wilmot Griswold's account of the American Republican court during the presidency of George Washington. The exquisite embossed re...

Never-before-seen North Korea - a rare glimpse into the country behind the politics and the creativity behind the propaganda This incredible collection of prints dating from the 1950s to the twenty-first century is the only one of its kind in or outside North Korea. Depicting the everyday lives of the country's train conductors, steelworkers, weavers, farmers, scientists, and fishermen, these unique lino-cut and woodblock prints are a fascinating way to explore the culture of this still virtually unknown country. Together, they are an unparalleled testament to the talent of North Korea's artists and the unique social, cultural, and political conditions in which they work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nicholas Bonner studied landscape architecture in the UK. During a study trip to China in 1993 he visited North Korea, and subsequently set up Beijing-based Koryo Tours, specializing in tourism to the DPRK. Since 2001, Bonner has produced three documentaries and a feature film on North Korea. He is the author of Phaidon's bestselling Made in North Korea.

1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.

This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...

A scarce first edition of John Smith's study of the prehistorical monument Stonehenge, a early work on the subject, illustrated with three folding plates. The scarce first edition o...

Refined collection of original Art Nouveau brooches, crafted between the late 19th and early 20th century. Each piece is unique, finely hand-worked in gilt metal, and adorned with g...

Model of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus Marble Italy Mid-19th Century 33 x 11 x 12 cm

Period Rooms in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1996 by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. 289 illust...

Original antique map of Teruel in Spain, with highlighted gold. The province of Teruel, located in the region of Aragon in eastern Spain, is known for several unique features: 1. **Mudejar Architecture**: Teruel is famous for its well-preserved Mudejar architecture, which is a style that is a fusion of Christian and Islamic design. This includes notable examples like the Tower of El Salvador and the Teruel Cathedral, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. 2. **Dinopolis**: It hosts Dinópolis, a paleontological park that is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, featuring dinosaur fossils and interactive...

Royal Splendor in the Enlightenment: Charles IV of Spain, Patron and Collector Hardcover Book.January 1, 2010 by Bridget and Isabel Moran Suarez Marx. Charles IV (1748–1819) was an o...