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Chamberlain-Worcester Porcelain, 1788-1852 by Geoffrey a. Godden
By Geoffrey A. Godden
Located in valatie, NY
Chamberlain-Worcester Porcelain, 1788-1852 by Geoffrey A. Godden. Magna Books, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. 375 pages with 433 black and white illustrations and 25 in full color...
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1990s British Books

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"The Big Nude" Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" sumo book with stand by Helmut Newton. Bound printed paper, signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is number 9,908 of 10,0...
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1990s German Books

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Chrome

George Bullock, Cabinet-Maker, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
George Bullock: Cabinet-Maker. London: John Murray Ltd., 1988. First edition soft cover. 160 pp. Exhibition catalogue held in London and Liverpool from February 24th to March 26th, 1...
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20th Century English Books

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Frieze A to Z of Contemporary Art
Located in New York, NY

The ultimate guide to 25 years of contemporary art, as seen through the filter of the world's leading contemporary art magazine

frieze A to Z of Contemporary Art charts the dynamic, changing landscape of the contemporary art and culture of the past quarter century. Drawing on frieze magazine’s exceptional back catalogue of articles, this book brings together a curated collection of over fifty engaging highlights. It features artist interviews; essays on subjects as varied as museums, photography, pre-historic art and television; and think pieces on broader cultural topics, such as fame, gentrification, nostalgia, and style. The book's content - selected from throughout the magazine's history - offers a guide to this dynamic era of visual culture, revealing the increasing internationalism, popularity, and market dominance of contemporary art.

frieze magazine was set up in 1991 and is the leading magazine of contemporary art and culture. frieze includes essays, reviews, and columns by today's most forward-thinking writers, artists, and curators.

Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of frieze, the world's foremost magazine focusing on contemporary art and culture Presents the most prescient and stimulating articles from the extensive frieze archive in one neat, stylishly designed and fully illustrated package, creating an accessible and insightful guide to contemporary art Organized alphabetically by topic, from Avant-garde to Zeitgest, it can be enjoyed cover-to-cover from A to Z or dipped into New texts by frieze editors Dan Fox, Jorg Heiser, and Jennifer Higgie, look back at the magazine's history and reflect on how the cultural landscape has changed The book brings together two trusted brands in international art publishing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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1839-63 The Railway Times
Located in Bath, GB
An impressive run of early issues of the 'Railway Times' periodical, an important railway periodical which documented developments and current news in the railway industry during the...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Books

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Paper

Reference Book -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century Porcelain Siegfried Ducret
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain and Antique -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century PorcelaiN Siegfried Ducret The Colour Treasury of 18th Century PorcelaiN Sieg...
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18th Century Antique Books

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Frank Lloyd Wright Schumacher Wallcoverings Woven Catalogue Reference Set 1986
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright interior design book set, published by Schumacher, "Wovens", "Wallcoverings." Measures: Books 12" H x 9" W x 1.5" D, box 12.5" H x 9.25" W x 4.75" D. These two vol...
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Late 20th Century American Mission Books

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The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans. Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Japanese, factors encouraging their emigra...
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20th Century American Japonisme Books

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1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids
Located in Bath, GB
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...
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1770s British Antique Books

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Antique Italian “Parnaso Italiano” Literary Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This late 18th century collection of 55 books, bound in animal hide and vellum, is pleasing to both the eye and the mind. From Dante's divine poetry to Petrarch's sonnets of love, an...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Books

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Animal Skin, Paper

Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection Hardcover – January 1, 1974 by Diana D’Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre & Turner
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20th Century Books

3 Volumes. G. Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. George Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. Second Edition. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco. The covers and raised band spines are gilt tooled. Al...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Books

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Leather

Reference Book Antiques - Weapons and Swords - Seitz - Blankwaffen 1, 1968
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bibliographic Details A Weapon History Handbook, Edged Weapons 1 Title: A handbook of weapons history, edged weapons… Publisher: Braunschweig, Klinkhardt & Biermann Publication Dat...
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20th Century Books

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Greatest of All Time GOAT a Tribute to Muhammad Ali Promotional Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Greatest of All Time (GOAT) a Tribute to Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali Greatest of All Time Promotional Limited Edition: TASCHEN Promotional book in a tube. The publisher prospectus...
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20th Century German Modern Books

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Unveiling Words: Vintage Ussr Dictionary of Foreign Words, circa 1960s, 1j34
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in a linguistic voyage with this vintage USSR dictionary (translated as "Dictionary of Foreign Words"). This treasured book, dating back to the 1960s, is a testament...
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1960s Vintage Books

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Leonardo Da Vinci The Complete Paintings Hardcover Coffee Table Book
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Leonardo da Vinci. The Complete Paintings. Book by Pietro Marani Da Vinci in detail: Leonardo's life and work all paintings. One of the most fully ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Language book about porcelain restoring. Readbale with google translate The father of the china cabinet Modern restoration methods for porcelain, earthenware and cloisonné R...
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20th Century Books

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Porcelain

1979 The Beauty of Jewelry, Book by Joan Frank
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Beauty of Jewellery Book by Joan Frank. Crescent Books, 1979 - 93 pages Hardcover 1st Edition. An appreciation of fine jewelry for the non-expert, with a chapter on the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Title: Beauty of Jewelry Frank, Joan Publisher: Crescent Books Publication Date: 1979 Binding: Hardcover Great table book on high end jewelry.
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Late 20th Century British Early Victorian Books

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Reference Book Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke Yamanaka Shokai Sadajiro Yamanaka 1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
“100 Selected Kosometsuke Plates, Part 1” with commentary Yamanaka Shokai Sadajiro Yamanaka 1930 This is an absolute must for all collectors of Chinese Ming porcelain. Additional in...
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20th Century Books

The English Country House by Olive Cook
Located in Bradenton, FL
The English Country House, an art and a way of life, by Olive Cook, with photographs by A.F. Kersting. Softcover book, published by Thames and Hudson of London in 1984. Printed in Ja...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Books

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Art of Modern Rock The Poster Explosion Hardcover by Paul Grushkin Dennis King
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion Hardcover by Paul Grushkin & Dennis King.Authoritative, eye-popping, and massive, Art of Modern Rock is the first and last word on contemporary concert posters. An art form that has grown hand-in-hand with the independent music scene, heralding small and large gigs alike, the posters have emerged from visually creative street-level notices to prized collectibles rendered in a variety of styles and media. Today's poster artists combine the expressive freedom pioneered in the poster revolution...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Books

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Journal of a Cruise among the Islands of the Western Pacific 1853
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition 'Journal of a Cruise among the Islands of the Western Pacific' by John Elphinstone. 4 chromolithographed and 3 wood-engraved plates, fold...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Books

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First Edition Guthrie s Geographical Grammmar in Miniature, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
First edition of 'Guthrie's Geographical Grammar in Miniature'. 358 p. 13 fold. engr. maps, contemp. calf. Gilt spine. sm. 8vo. Upper hinge showing but strong; old bookplate "Ex Bibl...
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Early 19th Century Antique Books

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Set of 22 Reference Antique Books – China, Bali, Silver, Porcelain Furniture
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
22 Reference Antique Books – China, Bali, Silver, Porcelain & Furniture Some in Dutch, English and German
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20th Century Books

Set of Old Bound Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...
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19th Century French Antique Books

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Leather, Paper

Wedgwood Hardcover 1966 by Wolf Mankowitz
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wolf Mankowitz 1st published by B.T. Batsford, 1953 - Wedgwood ware - 283 pages Study of the work of the famous English firm of potters, illustrated with reproductions of his designs...
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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The Moroccan Issue · Vol. Vi, Herdes.15 July, 2019
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
THE MOROCCAN ISSUE · VOL. VI, HERDES.15 JULY, 2019. Le Beau Touriste an editorial magazine made in the exotic city of Marrakech featuring YolanCris. Morocco, patchwork of identities,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Books

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Van Cleef Arpels Jewelry Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The very beautiful 'Reflections of Eternity' jewelry coffee table book from luxury Maison, Van Cleef & Arpels. Book was published to mark the Centenary (100th Anniversary) of Van Cle...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Books

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Savoy Cocktail Book Cradock Harry London Constable 8° Illustrated Orig
Located in Munich, DE
First edition of this iconic, definite text on cocktails features highly decorative pictorial endpapers. The book is illustrated throughout in Art Deco manner by Gilbert Rumbold. On ...
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1930s English Vintage Books

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Moonwalker, Signed by Charlie and Dotty Duke, First Edition, 1990
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Duke, Charlie and Dotty Duke. Moonwalker. Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1990. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Charlie and Dotty Duke on half title page. Original dust jacket and ...
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1990s American Books

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Douglas Kirkland s Light Years Three Decades Photographing Among the Stars
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
For thirty years Douglas Kirkland's camera has negotiated our relationship with the stars. Light Years is his photographic autobiography --a brilliant cons...
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20th Century American American Classical Books

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Gardner s Art through the Ages Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gardner's Art through the Ages. by Fred S. Kleiner (Author), Christin J. Mamiya (Author), Richard G. Tansey (Author)11th Edition. In the mid 1920's a teacher at The School of the Art...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Fabrics The Decorative Art of Textiles Coffee Table Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabrics The Decorative Art of Textiles Spectacularly illustrated with richly colorful, sumptuously textured photographs, Fabrics is an enthusiastic trip through the history, technol...
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1990s Italian American Classical Books

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Jimi Hendrix 1969 Electric Church a Visual Experience Tour Program Book
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This was rock and roll icon Jimi Hendrix's final tour program book in 1969. It is a tri-fold cover in color and black and white. It has 12 pages of pictures and a back page of credit...
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1960s American Vintage Books

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Chagall at the Met - Emily Genauer - 1st Edition, New York, 1971
Located in CA, CA
Published by the Tudor Publishing Company, 1st edition, New York, 1971. Hardback with English text. Illustrated with fifty-two full-page colour reproductions, this volume showcases...
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1970s Vintage Books

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Reference Book European Porcelain, Exhibition of Soft Paste Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Exhibition of soft paste porcelain – Mariemont museum – Faider-Feytmans, G. “The Friends of Mariemont”, 1958. This catalogue was published on the occasion of the exhibition Porcelaines de Pâte tendre presented at the Mariemont museum from 3 May to 15 September 1958. The Mariemont museum holds an exceptional collection of Tournai porcelain...
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20th Century Books

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Porcelain

Reference Chinese Art Book, Chinese Celadons and Other Ceramics, 1996 Catalogue
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Important Private Collection of Chinese Celadons and Other Ceramics Additional information: ASIN‏: ‎B00187UOF0 Publisher: ‎Sotheby’s: Hong Kong November 5, 1998; First Edition (J...
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20th Century Books

Jewellery by Cartier Christie s Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jewellery by Cartier Christie's Published by Christie's, Geneva, 1992, Auction Hardcover Book Catalog. The Art of Cartier Habsburg Feldman auction hardcover. 135 page catalog June 28...
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1990s European Art Deco Books

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Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, publis...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Books

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JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
Located in CA, CA
Published by Nazraeli Press, 1st edition, 2003. Hardback with English text. Edition of 4000, hardbound in red silk cover, housed in a Japanese folding black silk chemise slipcase wi...
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Early 2000s Books

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Set of 2 Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin collection 1978 – Japan – Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Part 1 & 2 A very nice book . Ko Sometsuke from the Ki...
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20th Century Books

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Porcelain

"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book with stand by Helmut Newton. Brand new in it's original packaging, unopened and unexposed. Bound printed paper, signed and ...
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1990s German Books

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Chrome

Neil Leifer, Boxing, 60 Years of Fights Fighters, Limited Edition, Signed Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies, each signed by Neil Leifer. ChromaLuxe aluminum hardcover in slipcase, 14.2 x 15.2 in., 24.84 lb, 424 pages. Neil Leifer has shot al...
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2010s Books

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Aluminum

Two volumes: Geographical Atlas of Spain (…) and General Dictionary...
Located in Madrid, ES
Two volumes: Geographical Atlas of Spain (…) and General Dictionary of all Peoples. Editors Gaspar y Roig. Spain, Madrid, 1864 and 1862. Two volumes framed in a similar way, with l...
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1860s Spanish Other Antique Books

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Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shuhga: Images of spring: Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art By Charles Grosbois. Nagel, Geneva; Paris; Hamburg, 1964. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A fascinating work cl...
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1960s Vintage Books

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Romanesque Architecture Sculpture Painting Hardcover Toman Rolf.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Romanesque Architecture Sculpture Painting Large Heavy Hardcover Toman Rolf. The Romanesque period was during the high Middle Ages, and is so ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Books

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In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, First Trade Edition, First Printing, Original DJ
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Capote, Truman, In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences. New York: Random House, Inc., [1965]. First trade edition, first printing. Octavo. Original d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Books

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Fabric, Paper

"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis Book Signed by Mike Doyle, Others
By Mike Doyle
Located in San Diego, CA
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis first edition book by Jeff Girard signed by surf pioneers Mike Doyle, Corky Carroll, Steve Pezman and LeRoy "Gran...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book.
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20th Century Books

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Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book. Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN’s Great Escapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Books

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Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2018 Published by Gros Delettrez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Paris Hermes Vintage Auction Catalog June 2018 Published by Gros & Delettrez, Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2018. Published by Gros & Delet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Books

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Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The Blue Dragon. An exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts from the Shanghai Museum Den Bla Draken. Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum Exhibition catalogue. This book res...
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20th Century Books

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Julia PARDOE. The Court And Reign Of Francis - 3 vols - 1887 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PARDOE, Julia. TITLE: The Court And Reign Of Francis The First King Of France. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1887 DESCRIPTION: 3 vols., 8-3/4" x 5-7/8", num...
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1880s British Antique Books

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Leather

Photography Books: "Une Aventure Contemporaine, La Photographie 1955-1995"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Une Aventure Contemporaine, La Photographie 1955-1995" France, 1996, Box Set of Two Photography Books "These book were published to accompany...
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1990s French Modern Books

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Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010. Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Books

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The Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, Revised, 1883
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Gleed, Charles S, ed. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean Via Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1883. Revised Edition. Rebound in ¼ red leather and cloth boards, with original cloth gilt-stamped pictorial front board saved, new marbled endpapers, and a custom archival slipcase to match. Illustrated throughout with engravings. This is a “Revised Edition” of the Rand, McNally & Co.'s Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, via Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The book was edited by Charles S. Gleed and published by Rand, McNally & Co., in Chicago in 1883. It has been artfully rebound in ¼ red leather and cloth boards, with the original gilt-stamped pictorial front cloth board saved, new marbled endpapers, and a matching archival cloth slipcase. As explained in the beginning of the guidebook, the purpose of the book is “to give the reader a satisfactory general idea of the States and Territories of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, through which the traveler passes in going from the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean, or vice versa, entering or leaving California at its southern extremity.” Following the southern route of railways, editor Charles Gleed lays out in extensive detail information on each state, including population numbers, key industries, important towns and railway stations, farming and agriculture, mining opportunities, and weather patterns. Throughout the guidebook are countless engravings, both full page and in-text, from well known engravers of the time. Meant to further entice readers to take this overland journey, the illustrations offer views of key tourist spots, townviews, and scenic destinations, throughout the featured states of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The guidebook is also supplemented by pages of printed advertisements in the beginning of the book, showcasing local businesses, services, and wares. Charles Sumner...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Books

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

Volkswagen by Max Wagner 1998 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Volkswagen by Max Wagner 1998 Hardcover Book. Cars, people, Love. This volume follows the amazing history of the Volkswagen Beetle, the popular bug which has become an American icon....
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20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Cocteau a Biography Hardcover by Francis Steegmuller 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cocteau a Biography Hardcover by Francis Steegmuller 1970. Title: Cocteau, A Biography Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston Publication Date: 1970 Binding: Hardcover English 538 pages Ed...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Joseph GLANVILL. The Vanity of Dogmatizing. FIRST EDITION - 1661 - HIS 1st BOOK!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GLANVILL, Joseph. TITLE: The Vanity of Dogmatizing: Or Confidence in Opinions Manifested in a Discourse of the Shortness and Uncertainty of Our Knowledge, and Its Causes, w...
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1660s British Antique Books

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Leather

(NIVARDUS) - The Crafty Courtier: Or the fable of Reinard the Fox - 1706
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [NIVARDUS, Hartmann Schopper]. TITLE: The Crafty Courtier: Or the fable of Reinard the Fox: Newly done into English Verse, from the Antient Latin Iambics of Hartm. Schopper...
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Early 1700s British Antique Books

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Leather

Antique and Vintage Books

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Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

Collectors and designers decorate rooms with vintage books for a cozy feeling in a home. Coffee-table books, such as those featuring photography and design, serve as conversation pieces or offer a relaxing moment when leafed through.

Interior designers look for vintage books when they want to add color or detail. For instance, leather-bound books can create a scholarly air while mid-century titles offer a modern edge. Vintage international books or first editions can provide a sense of history.

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