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Period: Mid-20th Century
GEORG JENSEN Denmark Sterling Silver Bookmark, 1940 s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Post 1945 era Georg Jensen sterling silver bookmark with an Arts & Crafts vine and grape leaf pattern. Georg Jensen silversmiths of Denmark have long been synonymous with the highes...
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Danish Mid-20th Century Books

Extremely Rare 1934 Soviet Aviation Manual – “Autogyro A-4 TsAGI: Aerodynamics
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
A rare historical book is for sale: "Autogyro A-4 TsAGI. Aerodynamics, Design, Operation" — Moscow, ONTI NKTP USSR, 1934 Description: Published by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Insti...
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Russian Mid-20th Century Books

A rare set of postcards. Pushkin Museum, 1956 + 17 postcards from 1955.
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rare. Postcard set. Pushkin Museum. 1956 + 17 postcards from 1955 12 "Sculpture" postcards in a paper folder. The insert also survives. Collection: A.S. Pushkin State Museum of Fin...
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Russian Mid-20th Century Books

1954 American VOGUE USA Magazine Erwin Blumenfeld
Located in London, GB
1954 VOGUE USA January, 120 pages, in colour and black/white On Cover: Model Jean Patchett , photographed by Erwin Blumenfeld Features: dressing summertime, Vogue living, Vogue foo...
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American Mid-20th Century Books

1959 British Vogue Magazine Daimler Car Norman Parkinson
Located in London, GB
1959 British Vogue magazine featuring On cover: Suzanne Kinnear with a Daimler SP250, wearing a Kashmoor coat, Otto Lucas beret and Cartier jewels, November 1959. Photographer: Norm...
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British Mid-20th Century Books

Dandy Gentleman Clubs Book Collection, Set of 3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enter the eccentric and fascinating world of history's iconic dandies and the gentleman's clubs where you might have found them. This collection of three hardbound books includes the...
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American Mid-20th Century Books

Vogue s Book of Houses, Gardens, People With Photography by Horst, 1968
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful people, lush gardens and stylish interiors ... Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People, published by Viking Press in 1968, offers an insider's view of fascinating people an...
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American Mid-20th Century Books

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Bulgari Catalog, Jewelry and Watches Collection 2011
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bvlgari catalog, jewelry and watches. Bulgari "Serpenti" Collection of 2011. Hardcover catalog of one of the most famous Luxury Jewellery maker in the ...
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Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
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Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills in California. Master suitcase mak...
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in University City, MO
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Located in University City, MO
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Rare Hard Cover Art Deco Jewelry Book from Rizzoli by Sylvie Raulet c 1984
Located in University City, MO
The rare hardcover large scale coffee table Rizzoli book is an extraordinary archive of 20th century art deco jewelry and accessories The 329 page book features exquisite art deco designs from preeminent 20th century jewelry...
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Christian Louboutin 1st Edition Hardcover Book for Rizzoli c 2011
Located in University City, MO
Christian Louboutin 1st Edition hardcover Rizzoli book c 2011 The hardcover book is an archive of Louboutin's exquisite shoe designs There is a forward from actor John Malkovich...
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David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hard Cover Book by Ruth Peltason
Located in University City, MO
David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler hard cover book by Ruth Peltrason c 2013 The book is an amazing archive of Webb's extraordinary 20th century jewelry designs Webb is be...
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Valentino Fashion Book Collections from the 1960s thru 1990 c 1991
Located in University City, MO
Valentino soft cover fashion book with collections from the 1960s thru 1990 The books features Valentino's beautiful fashions spanning from the 1960s thru 1990 An incredible archive ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Books

Couture The Great Designers Book by Caroline Rennolds Millbank c 1985
Located in University City, MO
Couture The great designers hardcover book by Caoline Rennolds Millbank c 1985 The 415 page hardcover begins in the 1840s with Charles Frederick Worth...
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American Mid-20th Century Books

Vogue The Jewellery Hard Cover Book in Original Cardboard Case 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Vogue The Jewellery hard cover reference book in the original cardboard case The 296 page hard cover book is an archive of 20th century jewelry that was featured in Vogue. Features a...
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1958 British VOGUE Magazine Norman Parkinson
Located in London, GB
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1964 Harper s Bazaar Magazine Jamaica by Richard Dormer
Located in London, GB
1964 Harper's Bazaar Magazine - February Issue. 75 pages, in colour and black/white On Cover: "Background to Fashion: Jamaica", photographed by Richard Dormer Features: Jamaica, Sp...
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1951 British VOGUE Magazine Christmas and the New Year Edition
Located in London, GB
Vogue Magazine - January 1951. 159 pages, in color and black/white Cover: Christmas and the New Year Features: Christmas and the New Year. Corsets and Lingerie. Harrods, Christmas at...
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1960 British VOGUE Magazine Summer Pleasures
Located in London, GB
Vogue Magazine - June 1960 Summer Pleasures, Undercover Prettiness. Condition is Very Good The first titled 'Summer Pleasures' was a four-page article of open-air eating. The first ...
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1965 Harper s Bazaar Magazine by David Montgomery
Located in London, GB
Very Rare 1965 Harper's Bazaar "Ireland on the Move", August issue, 70 pages, in color and black/white On Cover: Ireland on the Move" - photographed by David Montgomery Features: Ha...
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1959 British VOGUE Magazine Eugene Vernier
Located in London, GB
Vogue UK 1959 January Issue, photo Eugene Vernier, ski and cruise clothes, Tony Armstrong Jones. This issue's cover Vogue cover is one of the inspirational images behind Iain R Webb's coloring book Features: BOAC Comet...
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1966 VOGUE 1916-1966 Golden Jubilee Cover by David Bailey
Located in London, GB
VOGUE MAGAZINE: 15TH OCTOBER 1966 (50TH EDITION) DONNA ON COVER - MITCHELL BY DAVID BAILEY) 1916-1966 203 pages, colour and black/white Cover: 50 years in Vogue 1916-1966, Golden Jubilee...
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1966 British VOGUE Magazine Saul Leiter
Located in London, GB
1966 VOGUE Magazine- September Issue - Cover by Saul Leiter, 130 pages, in colour and black/white On Cover: "100 Best Fashion Buys This Minute", photographed by Saul Leiter Feature...
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American Fashion Book Featuring Adrian, Mainbocher, McCardell, Norell, Trigere
Located in Atlanta, GA
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First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli Hard Cover Book c 1954
Located in University City, MO
First Edition Shocking Life of Elsa Schiaparelli hard-cover book c 1954 The rare first edition book provides a glimpse into the colorful life of this creative genius Provides an ar...
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The Dress Doctor by Edith Head Uncommon First Edition Hardcover Fashion Book
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hardcover first edition copy of The Dress Doctor by award winning and legendary costume designer Edith Head and Jane Kesner Ardmore. Read about Edith's care...
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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