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Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France
Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France

Antique French Books by Honoré de Balzac, Paper Binding, 1926, France

By Honoré de Balzac 1

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Three ancient books in French by Balzac "Lost illusions" - Binding of 1926. 25 specimens on Japanese paper - 25 " " Chinese " 50 " " ...

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Early 20th Century French Other Books

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Paper

Books - Set of 4 books
Books - Set of 4 books

Books - Set of 4 books

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Books - Set of 4 books

Located in Porto, PT

Books - Set of 4 books. - ANCIENT PORTUGUESE CARTOGRAPHY.

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Books

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Paper

Mesoamerican Modern: Ancient Ideas in Contemporary Mexican Homes
Mesoamerican Modern: Ancient Ideas in Contemporary Mexican Homes

Mesoamerican Modern: Ancient Ideas in Contemporary Mexican Homes

Located in New York, NY

A stunning survey of contemporary Mexican houses shaped by Mesoamerican ideas, revealing a vibrant design movement rooted in the history, landscape, and craft of Mexico’s oldest civi...

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2010s Books

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Paper

Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski
Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski

Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski

Located in Bradenton, FL

Art of Ancient Egypt by Kazimierz Michalowski. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., of New York. Printed in France, bound in the Netherlands. 904 illust...

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Late 20th Century French Egyptian Books

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Paper

The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt, Softcover, 1995
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt, Softcover, 1995

The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt, Softcover, 1995

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995. Essays, edited by Nancy Thomas. A survey of the achievements of American Egyptology featuring such enterprising US archaeologists as Geo...

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Books

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Paper

Aphrodite; Ancient Manners by Pierre Louÿs, illustrated by Clara Tice
Aphrodite; Ancient Manners by Pierre Louÿs, illustrated by Clara Tice

Aphrodite; Ancient Manners by Pierre Louÿs, illustrated by Clara Tice

Located in Middletown, NY

Aphrodite; (Ancient Manners) Translated into ENGLISH - LIMITED EDITION - ILLUSTRATED by CLARA TICE Privately Printed, 1925 8vo; 7 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches (193 x 132 mm); xiii, 252, (1) p...

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Art of Ancient Looms, Antique Oriental Weaves, Faiences, Jewels & Treasures
Art of Ancient Looms, Antique Oriental Weaves, Faiences, Jewels & Treasures

Art of Ancient Looms, Antique Oriental Weaves, Faiences, Jewels & Treasures

Located in valatie, NY

Very descriptive and historical catalog with great description and photos. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art,...

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Vintage 1910s American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990
Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990

Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990

Located in valatie, NY

Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990. 145 lots, Ancient Glass; Egyptian, Western Asiatic, and classical antiquities.

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1990s American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994
Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994

Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994

Located in Stamford, CT

Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient Roman and Islamic Glass. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in the mos...

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20th Century English Classical Roman Books

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Paper

Gustave Doré Illustrated “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Complete Engravings
Gustave Doré Illustrated “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Complete Engravings

Gustave Doré Illustrated “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Complete Engravings

By Paul McCarthy

Located in San Diego, CA

A monumental Victorian folio edition of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, magnificently illustrated with the celebrated engravings of Gustave Doré, published...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Books

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Paper

1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids
1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids

1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids

By John Smith

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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Antique 1770s British Books

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Paper

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963
Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu Nagatake, Takeshi Tokyo, Japan: Toko Shoin, 1963. Hardcover. dark cream linen boards w/ blind-stamped emblem & orange script. approx 400+ pgs w/ bw illust...

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20th Century Books

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Paper

The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer
The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer

The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer

Located in Middletown, NY

Chaucer, Geoffrey The Workes of our Ancient and Learned English Poet, Geffrey Chaucer, Newly Printed London: Adam Islip, 1602. Second Edition. Folio, 13 x 8 3/4 inches (328 x 223 ...

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Antique Early 17th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Winston, Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings, 2 Vols., Finely Bound
Winston, Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings, 2 Vols., Finely Bound

Winston, Style Observable in Ancient Glass Paintings, 2 Vols., Finely Bound

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: WINSTON, Charles TITLE: An Inquiry Into The Difference of Style Observable In Ancient Glass Paintings, Especially In England; With Hints On Glass Painting. PUBLISHER: O...

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Antique 1860s British Books

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Leather

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia. This is a history of the Khmers, the people who for thousands of years inhabited the wooded interior o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Books

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Paper

Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum
Reference Book - Den Bla Draken - Ancient Chinese Art from the Shanghai Museum

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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Paper

Visionaire Magazine NO. 6: THE SEA (SUMMER 1992)
Visionaire Magazine NO. 6: THE SEA (SUMMER 1992)

Visionaire Magazine NO. 6: THE SEA (SUMMER 1992)

By Visionaire

Located in Vancouver, BC

Designed and printed by Stephen Gan, James Kaliardos & Cecilia Dean FIRST EDITION -- 1/1500 THE SEA was inspired by ancient Oriental watercolor books, Egyptian manuscripts, and chil...

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1990s American Books

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Paper

English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series
English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series

English Style Armchair upholstered with fabric By Fornasetti “Library" series

Located in Roma, IT

Comfortable with its ergonomically correct backrest, rigid armrests and a comfortable cushion padded with feathers, it is made indisputably fascinating by the fabric designed by Pier...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cotton

French Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Mouse on a Book Trinket / Jewelry Box
French Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Mouse on a Book Trinket / Jewelry Box

French Late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Mouse on a Book Trinket / Jewelry Box

Located in London, GB

The cover of the book functions as the lid and opens thanks to a strong and firm double hinge, reminiscent of the clasp on ancient bound books. The lid is fantastically detailed in t...

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Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A pattern of butterflies extrapolated from ancient zoological books covers the surface of this precious vase.

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient History from the Earliest Times...
3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient History from the Earliest Times...

3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient History from the Earliest Times...

Located in New York, NY

3 Volumes. B. H. Niebuhr. Lectures on Ancient History, from the Earliest Times to the Taking of Alexandria by Octvianus by Dr. Leonhard Schmitz. Bound in full blue polished calf, rai...

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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather

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Lays of Ancient Rome
Lays of Ancient Rome

Lays of Ancient Rome

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H 5.63 in W 3.86 in D 0.75 in

Lays of Ancient Rome

Located in Leeds, GB

A small book containing English translation of the Roman works after a lengthy preface. "Lays of Ancient Rome - Horatius, The Battle of the Lake Regillus, Virginia, The Prophecy o...

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Antique 19th Century English Books

Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper
Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper

Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper

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H 118.12 in W 204.73 in D 0.16 in

Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper

By House of VLAdiLA

Located in București, RO

Giornata Sentimentale becomes a window to a world torn from the pages of ancient books, a visual representation of a glorious past.

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2010s Romanian Renaissance Wallpaper

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Other

Italian Antique Castelli Ceramic Plate, End 19th Century
Italian Antique Castelli Ceramic Plate, End 19th Century

Italian Antique Castelli Ceramic Plate, End 19th Century

By Castelli

Located in Madrid , ES

However, according to Cherubini, for a long time “tableware from Castelli had been widespread in Italy, as recorded in ancient books kept in the City Hall archives.” On top of the G...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Persian Moud Rug, circa 1930
Vintage Persian Moud Rug, circa 1930

Vintage Persian Moud Rug, circa 1930

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Vintage Persian Moud Rug, circa 1930

Located in San Mateo, CA

The design we believe is based on covers of ancient holy books, such as can be found on versions of Islam’s Qur’an and Judaism’s Torah.

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Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s
Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s

Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s

Located in San Mateo, CA

The design is similar to that seen on ancient holy books, with a central medallion, an empty field surrounding, and a dense and intricately laid border.

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Vintage 1940s Persian Kirman Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book
Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book

Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Greece-History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization hardcover – January 1, 2007. By Stephano Maggi The book introduces the classic series - ""HISTORY AND TREASURES OF AN ANCIEN...

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20th Century Greek Folk Art Books

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Paper

The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf by Hilton and Smith, Limited Edition #172 of 90
The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf by Hilton and Smith, Limited Edition #172 of 90

The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf by Hilton and Smith, Limited Edition #172 of 90

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

., Smith, Garden G., The Royal & Ancient Game of Golf. London: The London and Counties Press Association Ltd., 1919.

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Vintage 1910s Books

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Paper

Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase
Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase

Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase

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H 105.91 in W 120.08 in D 24.02 in

Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase

Located in Firenze, FI

On the pediment it bears the Latin inscription "VERBA VOLANT SCRIPTA MANENT" The word flies but what is written remains, a warning to scholars of ancient books. Typical Tuscan manuf...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1920
Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1920

Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1920

Located in Evanston, IL

Often, in creation of this or that ornamental pattern carpet weavers were inspired by the hand-painted covers of ancient books.

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis

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H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in

Temple of Artemis

Located in New York, NY

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Colossus of Rhodes
Colossus of Rhodes

Colossus of Rhodes

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H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in

Colossus of Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2002

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

The Pyramids at Giza
The Pyramids at Giza

The Pyramids at Giza

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H 30 in W 60 in D 2 in

The Pyramids at Giza

Located in New York, NY

Cover Illustration from Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2002

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book

René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book

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H 24 in W 5.5 in D 16.5 in

René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book

Located in Milano, IT

It is the perfect gift for history, perfumery, and pharmacy aficionados, but also for those who appreciate the timeless beauty of ancient books. Add this authentic treasure to your p...

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Books

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Fabric

Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson

Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson This is a beautiful large coffee table Art and Photography book. Black cloth over boards with gilt lettering on...

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20th Century Japanese Tribal Books

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Paper

"Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" First Subscriber's Limited Edition, 1912
"Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" First Subscriber's Limited Edition, 1912

"Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" First Subscriber's Limited Edition, 1912

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Smith. The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf. London: London and Counties Press Association, Ltd., 1912.

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Vintage 1910s British Books

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Paper

Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson
Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson

Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson

Located in valatie, NY

Queen of Sheba: Treasures from Ancient Yemen Edited by St. John Simpson. Published by British Museum Press, 2002.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather
Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather

Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather

Located in San Francisco, CA

An attractive 20 volume set concerning the histories of various older civilizations including the Greeks, Persians, Plantagenets and the Norman Conquest. This set is bound in 3/4 lea...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book
The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London Artia Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Face of Ancient China Forman, W. and B. London: Artia, for Spring Books, 1960. 275p., hardcover, light edgewear; profusely illustrated.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Books

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Paper

Sara É Naz, Erotic Themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu, 1st Ed
Sara É Naz, Erotic Themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu, 1st Ed

Sara É Naz, Erotic Themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu, 1st Ed

By Robert Surieu

Located in valatie, NY

Sara é Naz, An essay on love and the representation of erotic themes in Ancient Iran by Robert Surieu. Geneva: Bagel Publishers, 1967.

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20th Century Swiss Books

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Paper

"The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" Book by Robert Clark, circa 1875
"The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" Book by Robert Clark, circa 1875

"The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf" Book by Robert Clark, circa 1875

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

First trade edition of this first documentary history of golf, “to which every writer on this phase of golf must acknowledge his indebtedness,” profusely illustrated with frontispiec...

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Antique 1870s Books

18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet
18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet

18th century, Italian Louis XV Lacquered Wood Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Located in IT

During the sixteenth century it conquered and fascinated the whole of Europe where it was defined marbled paper (carta marmorizzata in Italy, paper marbré in France) by the obvious s...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Vanities

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Wood

Antique Black Low Scroll Table
Antique Black Low Scroll Table

Antique Black Low Scroll Table

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H 16.5 in W 67 in D 16.5 in

Antique Black Low Scroll Table

Located in Somis, CA

The scrolls are perfectly formed resembling the ancient Chinese books. The solid top is of a depth of 2" while the scrolls extend a 7" width.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Han Furniture

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Wood

Books, Abbe Millot's "Elements of General History, Ancient and Modern"
Books, Abbe Millot's "Elements of General History, Ancient and Modern"

Books, Abbe Millot's "Elements of General History, Ancient and Modern"

Located in New York, NY

Six volumes. Octavos. Bound in three-quarter tan morocco leather with marbled boards, top edges gilt, and gilt detailing and raised bands on spines. Published in Edinburgh in 1823...

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Antique 1820s Scottish Books

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Leather, Paper

3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour.
3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour.

3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour.

Located in New York, NY

3 Volumes. Samuel Rush Meyrick, Ancient Armour. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying gilt-tooled borders and an open-tooled cross-hatching pattern. Respines in purple mo...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Leather

6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History
6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History

6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History

Located in New York, NY

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt-tooled border and open-tooled cross-hatching. The spines display red and green mor...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Books

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Leather

1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome.
1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome.

1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome.

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Lord Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome. Bound in full red morocco with boards displaying incredibly detailed and intricate gilt detailing with weaponry, birds, and angelic dep...

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Antique 1860s English Books

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Leather

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick, A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour
Sir Samuel R. Meyrick, A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick, A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour

Located in New York, NY

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick. A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour, As It Existed In Europe. 3 Volumes Bound In 3/4 Red Morocco, Marbled Boards And Edges, Raised Bands, Ornate Gilt ...

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Antique 1840s Books

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Leather

1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Bound in full embossed purple morocco with gilt-tooling on the on the covers and raised band spine. All edges gilt...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

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Leather

3 Volumes. G. Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World
3 Volumes. G. Rawlinson, The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Books

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Leather

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick '1783-1848', A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour
Sir Samuel R. Meyrick '1783-1848', A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour

Sir Samuel R. Meyrick '1783-1848', A Critical Inquiry Into Ancient Armour

Located in New York, NY

3 Volumes As it Existed in Europe, but particularly in Great Britain, From the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles 11: With a Glossary of military terms of the Middle Age...

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Antique 1820s Books

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Leather

2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt.
2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt.

2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt.

Located in New York, NY

2 Volumes. Georges Perrot & Charles Chipiez, A History of Art in Ancient Egypt. Bound in 3/4 green morocco and linen boards, bordered in gilt-tooling. The spines display raised bands...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Leather

Books, Charles Rollin's "The Ancient History..."
Books, Charles Rollin's "The Ancient History..."

Books, Charles Rollin's "The Ancient History..."

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Books, Charles Rollin's "The Ancient History..."

Located in New York, NY

Rollin's "The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Grecians, Modes, & Persians." 6 volumes. Bound in full tan polished calf with marbled edges, raised bands, and...

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Antique 1830s English Books

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Leather, Paper

6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History
6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History

6 Volumes, M. Rollin, the Ancient History

Located in New York, NY

6 Volumes. M. Rollin, The Ancient History. Bound in full tan calf with the covers displaying a gilt-tooled border and open-tooled cross-hatching. The spines display red and green mor...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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Leather

10 Volumes set on ancient History by Charles Rollin circa 1815
10 Volumes set on ancient History by Charles Rollin circa 1815

10 Volumes set on ancient History by Charles Rollin circa 1815

Located in Hudson, NY

Leather bound, 10 volume book set, on Ancient History in English by Charles Rollin, late Principal of the University of Paris

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Leather, Paper

Shari Mendelson, Open Green Bowl, USA, 2014
Shari Mendelson, Open Green Bowl, USA, 2014

Shari Mendelson, Open Green Bowl, USA, 2014

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Plastic

Shari Mendelson, Large Light Blue and Green Vessel, USA, 2014
Shari Mendelson, Large Light Blue and Green Vessel, USA, 2014

Shari Mendelson, Large Light Blue and Green Vessel, USA, 2014

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Plastic

Stepped Blue Vessel by Shari Mendelson, USA, 2011
Stepped Blue Vessel by Shari Mendelson, USA, 2011

Stepped Blue Vessel by Shari Mendelson, USA, 2011

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

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Plastic, Paint

Shari Mendelson, Vessel with Pink Foot, USA 2010
Shari Mendelson, Vessel with Pink Foot, USA 2010

Shari Mendelson, Vessel with Pink Foot, USA 2010

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Shari Mendelson “Green Urn” USA, 2013
Shari Mendelson “Green Urn” USA, 2013

Shari Mendelson “Green Urn” USA, 2013

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Shari Mendelson Green Bumpy Vessel with Long Neck, USA 2013
Shari Mendelson Green Bumpy Vessel with Long Neck, USA 2013

Shari Mendelson Green Bumpy Vessel with Long Neck, USA 2013

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends many hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Shari Mendelson, Large Syrian Vessel, USA, 2015
Shari Mendelson, Large Syrian Vessel, USA, 2015

Shari Mendelson, Large Syrian Vessel, USA, 2015

By Shari Mendelson

Located in New York, NY

Mendelson spends hours studying ancient artifacts in books and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

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Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets
New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets

New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets

Located in Buchanan, MI

New shipment of over 200 leather bound books in English, photo's are of sets. Preconditioned as we fully condition all of our books before they go out. Also have an extensive collect...

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Antique 19th Century American George III Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 5.32 in D 1.19 in

Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example  « Commentary on the Psalms ». These beaut...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Books

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19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

Located in Austin, TX

French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, black and green, priced per boo...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books

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Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

$63Sale Price|20% Off

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Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

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 books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

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Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful 39 volumes set of 18th century Italian Vellum Books. A wonderful addition to any bookcase.

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Located in Savannah, GA

Adolphe Thiers's Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire was one of the great historical publishing events of nineteenth-century France — a sweeping narrative of the Napoleonic era writt...

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Antique 1840s Belgian Books

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Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Set of Old Books from 19th Century

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Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old 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 vary.

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Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s
Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s

Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s

$409Sale Price / set|20% Off

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Antique French Books Collection by Unknown Illustrator, Late 1800s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 9 books - owner Rolland - various titles and authors : Les maitres d'autrefois (Eugène Fromentin) - Petit Bob (GyP) - Voyage autour de mon jardin (Alphonse Karr) - Sans famille (...

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Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Set of Old Books from 19th Century

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Located in Beuzevillette, FR

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Set of Old Books from 19th Century

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Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Life of Jean Wesley ». These beautiful books are perf...

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Histoire du protestantisme français" (History of Fren...

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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

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