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American Decorative Arts

American Decorative Arts

by Patricia Coblentz Robert Bishop

The China Trade

The China Trade

by Carl L Crossman

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Cambridge Glass, 1818 To 1888

by Lura Woodside Watkins

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Light On Old Lamps

by Larry Freeman

Decorative Art Books & Ephemera

American Decorative Arts

American Decorative Arts

by Bishop, Robert and Patricia Coblentz

[Art Nouveau chromolithographic pharmaceutical catalogue] Katalog No. 4.

[Art Nouveau chromolithographic pharmaceutical catalogue] Katalog No. 4.

by Michael Birk, Tuttlingen Deutschland

Tuttlingen, Germany: Michael Birk, [c. 1890s]. Quarto. Original limp cloth wrappers blocked in gilt, grey, black, and white, blue endpapers, blue top-stain. 15 double-sided leaves of chromolithographic, metallic-printed, and embossed designs, of which 6 are folding, engravings throughout the other 290 pages. Minor bumps at the corners. A superb, fresh copy in unused condition with many of the leaves unopened and still delicately adhering to each other at the edges. A superb, unused Art Nouveau... Read more about this item
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£500.00
A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL MAGIC BOOKLETS

A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL MAGIC BOOKLETS

Octavo (9 1/4 by 6 1/4 inches) Various places: San Rafael, California; Springfield, Massachusetts; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio, 1931 - 1958 a sammelband of TWELVE INDIVIDUAL BOOKLETS (eleven specifically on magic) bound together in their original stiff paper wrappers (several of them decorated with illustrations), all in very good condition; bound in a professionally prepared binding in red cloth, with a black label and gilt title on spine.

The titles include: "The Magic of Rezvani," "Joe Karson's The... Read more about this item
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£180.68
Color Cement Handicraft

Color Cement Handicraft

by Lemos, Pedro J. & Lemos, Reta A

Worcester, Ma: The Davis Press, 1922. First edition. Hard cover in original cloth. Published Worcester, Mass: The Davis Press, 1922, first printing. 8vo., 7" x 9 1/2", 201pp., illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Gray pebbled cloth with gray and red titles and designs, gray Art Nouveau endpapers. Gentle fading to the spine titles, previous owner label of flyleaf (small), else fine. . 1st. Hard. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo.
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£100.38
The Complete Collection of Antiquities from the Cabinet of Sir William Hamilton

The Complete Collection of Antiquities from the Cabinet of Sir William Hamilton

by Madelaine Gisler-Huwiler


Beautifully illustrated book cover like new, slight edge wear - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine solid and undamaged. Large copper satin ribbon marker.
Jacket near new, modest edge/shelf wear; protected in fresh mylar cover.
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Library; books sold are NOT ex-library.
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This spectacular compilation of plates representing a superb collection of ancient Etruscan, Greek, and Roman vases is the fruit of... Read more about this item
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£120.45£108.40
PHILIPPE STARCK SUBVERCHIC DESIGN

PHILIPPE STARCK SUBVERCHIC DESIGN

by Fay Sweet

NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good +/very good. 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Heavy paper boards identical to DJ.Numerous color photos. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; like new on all points. DJ is VERY GOOD ; no edge wear, faintest hint of soiling. Design. Stax.
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£12.04
ART GLASS BY ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO

ART GLASS BY ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO

by Franzoi, Umberto

Venice: Arsenale Editrice 1991, 1991. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Essentially Fine, With Slightly Bumped Spine Tips, In Jacket With Slightest Touches Of Wear To Extremities. No Chips Or Tears. Overweight Volume Will Require Extra Postage..
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£88.56
Lexikon Blechspielzeug. (Mit einem Vorwort von Lydia Bayer).

Lexikon Blechspielzeug. (Mit einem Vorwort von Lydia Bayer).

by Harrer, Kurt

(Düsseldorf), Alba, (1982). . Spielzeuge u. Firmen von A - Z. Mit Hinweisen auf Spielzeug-Museen in Europa u. Literatur-Verzeichnis. - 1 Bl. mit knitterigem Randeinriß, Besitzvermerk aT; sonst gutes Exemplar
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£21.71
JENS RISOM FURNITURE CATALOG III Sofas, Upholstered Armchairs, Side Chairs  and Arm Chairs

JENS RISOM FURNITURE CATALOG III Sofas, Upholstered Armchairs, Side Chairs and Arm Chairs

by Risom, Jens

New York: Private Printing. 1961. Magazine. Very Good with no dust jacket; Mid Century Modern Furniture Catalog for Jens Risom Design, Contemporary Furniture for Business and Residential Interiors. Black White Photographs of Furniture. Catalog is in good condition wear at edges ; B&W Illustrations; 36 pages .
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£120.45£84.32
The Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection

by Marks, Richard et al

Glasgow: Collins. 1983. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Colour photographs, colour, black & white reproductions and maps. Previous owner's details to the title page. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 160 pages. With an Introduction by John Julius Norwich, illustrates over 300 of the 8,000 objects in the Burrell Collection . Reprint. Softcover.
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£6.28
Ausstellung westfälische Volkskunst. Schloß Cappenberg August bis Oktober 1949.

Ausstellung westfälische Volkskunst. Schloß Cappenberg August bis Oktober 1949.

by (Fritz, R.)

(Dortmund, Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, 1949). . Beilage: 1 Werbeblatt Restaurant Haus Waldfrieden, Cappenberg / Hotel Kreutzkamp, Cappenberg. - Gutes, sauberes Exemplar
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£8.68
Fancy Work for Pleasure and Profit

Fancy Work for Pleasure and Profit

by Addie E. Heron

Thompson & Thomas, Chicago, IL.1905. Condition: Very Good+ No dust jacket. 496 pp. Text slight yellowing typical of age. Text block has brown tinted top edge and marbled fore edge. Illustrated throughout with over 350 woodcut illustrations and numerous color plates, including frontispiece. Second printing of this scarce and comprehensive work on embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlework, beading, and much more for women and homemaking. Published during the Victorian era, this book served as a guide... Read more about this item
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£128.48
GLORIA VANDERBILT DESIGNS FOR YOUR HOME SIGNED by Vanderbilt , Interior Design & Her Artwork, with complete directions  & Diagrams for over 70  Original Needlework,

GLORIA VANDERBILT DESIGNS FOR YOUR HOME SIGNED by Vanderbilt , Interior Design & Her Artwork, with complete directions & Diagrams for over 70 Original Needlework,

by by Phyllis Hingston Roderick, GLORIA VANDERBILT, SIGNED IN BLACK FELT PEN on Grey Endpapers. Inner DJ Flap .95, Illustrated B/W & Color, Photographs by Suzan Wood

Simon & Schuster, NY McCall Pattern Co. , 1977. HBDJ, 1977, 1st edition with #1 in Number Line, Oversized Burgundy HARDCOVER with Silver gilt Titles. Book Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG with rub, wear folds of DJ. FIRST EDITION. SIGNED BY AUTHOR IN BLACK FELT PEN, 224 pgs , Interior Design & Her Artwork, with complete directions & Diagrams for over 70 Original Needlework, craft, Afghans, Shell Sculpture, Decoupage, Baskets & Sewing Projects , Christmas , inspired by her... Read more about this item
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£216.81
After All , autobiography of Lady Mendl OR ELSIE DE WOLFE Cosmopoitan?s Society?s most famous Personage, exquisite FACSIMILE dust jacket portrait featuring Lady Mendl shot for Conde Nast Magazine !

After All , autobiography of Lady Mendl OR ELSIE DE WOLFE Cosmopoitan?s Society?s most famous Personage, exquisite FACSIMILE dust jacket portrait featuring Lady Mendl shot for Conde Nast Magazine !

by Elsie de Wolfe, was an American interior decorator, Former OWNER STAMP back blank endpaper, Inner DJ Flap .50 ,nominal author of the influential 1913 book "The House in Good Taste,

Harper & Brothers, 1935. HBDJ, GOOD/VG+, FACSIMILE DUSTJACKET, 1935, STATED Second edition, Dates Match on title & copyright pg which has foxing, , Green & Blue Decorated Cloth with Gold Gilt spine cover FOX & TINY CHIPS Along Edges, Cover minor rub few small stains, wear Scuff , Interior Nice tight Clean minor wear , very light Fox, , 278 pgs, Back of green cloth cvr has FOX & stains to edges,nominal author of the influential 1913 book "The House in Good Taste,"and a prominent... Read more about this item
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£297.11
Letters Upon the Art of Miniature Painting.

Letters Upon the Art of Miniature Painting.

by Mansion, [Andre Leon Larue]

London & Paris: R. Ackerman; L. Janet, 1822. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. Original pink boards, printed paper label to spine. Frontispiece and hand-coloured folding plate. Near-contemporary ownership inscription dated 1842. Boards rubbed and tanned at the edges with some small marks and spots, spine browned, ends of spine worn and chipped, corners bumped and worn, a few lights spots to early and late leaves, otherwise contents fresh. A very good copy. First edition of this... Read more about this item
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£150.00
Volkskunst in Österreich.

Volkskunst in Österreich.

by Schmidt, Leopold

(Wien), Forum Verlag, (1956). . Gutes Exemplar
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£15.63
MAN THE DESIGNER

MAN THE DESIGNER

by Helen Marie Evans

New York: Macmillan and Co., 1973. Second printing. Hardcover. Very Good/good +. 11 x 9 in. Cloth and paper boards. Condition is VERY GOOD ; one corner worn, edges a touch sunned. Binding tight. PO's name on ffep. DJ is GOOD+ ; worn with numerous closed tears. Des. Stax.
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£16.06
Von alter und ältester Bauernkunst.

Von alter und ältester Bauernkunst.

by Forrer, Robert

Esslingen, Paul Neff Verlag (Max Schreiber), 1906. . Robert Forrer (1866-1947), Schweizer Sammler, Kunsthistoriker, Archäloge. Er sammelte und erforschte u.a. alte Textilien, Schuhe, Waffen und Schmuck. die Bauernkunst war für ihn "eine Kunsterscheinung, welche permanent hnter der großen Kunst nachhinkt und sie kopiert und umbildet", aber durch ihre Naivität erwärmt (S. 43) - Rückenbereich etwas aufgehellt u. m. wenigen Fleckchen
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£8.68
Contemporary Lampworking

Contemporary Lampworking

by Bandhu S. Dunham

Salusa Glassworks, Inc., 2011. 3 vols. Used - Near Fine condition. Text blocks are all bright, crisp, and unmarked. Spiral bound. Covers show minor shelf wear. Books appear unused / unread. Full three volume set. Scarce.
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£120.45
Spiegel. Spiegelgalerien, Spiegelkabinette, Hand- und Wandspiegel. (Aus dem Franz.).

Spiegel. Spiegelgalerien, Spiegelkabinette, Hand- und Wandspiegel. (Aus dem Franz.).

by Roche, Serge / Germain Courage / Pierre Devinoy

Tübingen, Ernst Wasmuth, (1985). . Umfassende Kunstgeschichte des Spiegels von seinen Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart: Antike / Mittelalter / Europa, 17. u. 18. Jahrhundert (Manufakturen u. Herstellungsverfahren; literarische u. bildnerische Zeugnisse aus Frankreich, Deutschland, England, Spanien, Portugal, Italien, Flandern u. Niederlande) / Galerien u. Spiegelkabinette in Europa / Naher u. ferner Osten, Afrika, Amerika / 19. Jahrhundert / Jugendstil u. Art Deco. - Mit Bibliographie. - Bildlegenden... Read more about this item
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£26.06
THE THINGS WE SEE INDOORS AND OUT

THE THINGS WE SEE INDOORS AND OUT

by Alan Jarvis

UK: Penguin Books, 1947. Hardcover. Very Good +/very good. 7 x 9 in. Paper boards. Some great modernism. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; minor wear, very clean. Binding tight and text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD ; a bit toned, a few chips. Des. Stax.
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£16.06
Palekh. The State Museum of Palekh Art. Comp. and introd. by Vitaly Kotov ...  (3. ed.).

Palekh. The State Museum of Palekh Art. Comp. and introd. by Vitaly Kotov ... (3. ed.).

by Kotov, Vitaly (Bearb.)

Moskau, Izobrazitelnoye iskusstvo publishers, 1990. . Zeigt Beispiele von Ikonen, Wandmalereien, Lachminiaturen und Buchkunst aus dem russischen Künstlerdorf Palech. - Gutes, sauberes Exemplar
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£21.71
World Furniture - An Illustrated History

World Furniture - An Illustrated History

by Helena Hayward (Editor)

London, New York, Sydney, Toronto: Hamlyn, 1975 A large, heavy book. Classic reference work. 320 pages lavishly illustrated with colour photographs. Size: 10" X 14"
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£562.10
Jahrbuch der Deutschen Werkstätten 1929. (Zusammengestellt von Alice Freifrau von Pechmann.

Jahrbuch der Deutschen Werkstätten 1929. (Zusammengestellt von Alice Freifrau von Pechmann.

by Pechmann, Alice von. -

Hellerau bei Dresden, Verlag der Deutschen Werkstätten, (1928). . Texte von Hermann Keyserling, Thomas MANN ("Vom schönen Zimmer", S. 42-53), Clemens Holzmeister, Alfons Paquet, Alice Lahmann, Leo Blech, Eugen Diederichs, Karl Christian von Loesch, Karl Schmidt, Sent M'ahesa, Mary Wigman, Lulu von Strauß u. Torney, Paul Zech, Frank Thieß. Mit Kalendarium sowie Zeittafel zur Geschichte des neuen Kunstgewerbes in Deutschland. - Einband berieben; letzte 2 Bll. gelockert u. geknickt; sonst innen gut
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£43.43
STEUBEN DESIGN, A LEGACY OF LIGHT AND FORM

STEUBEN DESIGN, A LEGACY OF LIGHT AND FORM

by M. J. Madigan

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2004. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good +. 9 x 11 in. Gray cloth boards. Condition is NEAR FINE ; like near new on all points. DJ is VERY GOOD+ ; clean, a touch rubbed, no wear. Dec. Art. Stax.
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£12.04
Paint in America The Color of Historic Buildings

Paint in America The Color of Historic Buildings

by Roger W. Moss

First printing (number line contains "1").
Book cover near new, light shelf wear - pages clean, bright and unmarked; book store sticker inside cover – spine like new.
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This book is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of American architecture and design. The author, Roger W. Moss, takes readers on a journey through the use of color in historic buildings... Read more about this item
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£80.30£72.27