Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

18th Century Spanish Vellum Books - Set of Five

$2,100
£1,586.47
€1,819.34
CA$2,930.15
A$3,188.90
CHF 1,690.43
MX$38,364.93
NOK 21,440.13
SEK 19,616.22
DKK 13,591.85

About the Item

Found in Spain, this set of five large 18th Century Books were crafted from Vellum by spanish artisans in the late 1700's. Each book exhibits a creamy cover and binding from animal skin using a technique which is now nearly forgotten. In this set, each of the books are unique showing years of use, meticulous repairs, some loose binding and natural patina which is common for items of this age. These are not just books but time capsules from a past era. The perfect addition to all interiors, this set of 18th Century Spanish Vellum Books will grace a bookshelf, desk or table. Sizes are as follows: 1@ 9.5"W x 1.25"D x 13.5"H 1@ 9.25"W x 1"D x 14.25"H 3@ 9.5"W x 1.5"D x 15"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Imperfections consistent with age and use. Tears, cracks, and separated binding is expected due to age. See detailed description and photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Burton, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1113-415-1321stDibs: LU8748246224542

More From This Seller

View All
18th Century Spanish Vellum Books - Set of Sixteen
Located in Burton, TX
Found in Spain, this set of sixteen 18th Century Books were crafted from Vellum by spanish artisans in the late 1700's. Each book exhibits a creamy cover and binding from animal skin...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Animal Skin

Early 20th Century French Wood Box
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this wooden box was handmade in France in the early 20th Century. The piece presents nailhead trim around the edges, a brass handle on the top and a met...
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Castle Art Oil on Canvas
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Early 20th Century Castle Art was hand painted on canvas in the early 1900's. The piece features a castle scene in the country side surrounded by r...
Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 N0. 1.195'. Lovingly cared...
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Mid 20th Century Bookends were hand carved in the Grand Tour style from alabaster in Italy in the mid 1900's. Each bookend features ribbed columns resting on raised step...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-20th Century French Side Table
Located in Burton, TX
This petite walnut table has one drawer and a small storage space on the bottom, possibly for a book or magazine. It would be great beside a cozy chair or perhaps in a bedroom. Vinta...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

You May Also Like

Nice Collection of 18th/ 19th Century Weathered Spanish Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of five extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th/ 19th century. Weathered ,small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request. H:20-21cm W:2,5-4,5cm...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Nice Collection of 18th Century Weathered Spanish Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of three extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th century. Weathered and small losses. H:20-30cm W:3-5,5cm D:14-21cm . More photo's are available on request.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Nice Collection of 18th/19th Century Weathered Spanish Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of six extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th/19th century. Weathered and small losses. H:20,5-22cm W:2,5-5cm D:15cm . More photo's are available on request.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Austrian Set of Six Vellum Bound Books, Circa 1699
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome collection of 6 Austrian vellum bound books from the late 17th century. This antique set of six books from Austria, which retain their original vellum bindings, have Latin...
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Austrian Books

Materials

Paper

Nice Collection of 18th/ 19th Century Weathered Spanish Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice collection of five extremely weathered vellum books, Spain 18th/ 19th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:20,5-21,5cm W:2,5-4cm D:15,5cm
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Books

Materials

Parchment Paper

Amazing Collection of 18th / 19th Century Weathered Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of 5 extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/Italy 18th/ 19th century. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request H:19-36,5cm ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Books

Materials

Parchment Paper