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Works of the Late Edward Dayes: Containing an Excursion Through the Principal Parts of Derbyshire and Yorkshire
Works of the Late Edward Dayes: Containing an Excursion Through the Principal Parts of Derbyshire and Yorkshire
by Edward Dayes
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London: T Maiden 1805 First Thus Navy Cloth Boards 359pp Fair(Foxing throughout;1/2 insect damage top right corner of Frontis Vignette TP & TP;Book has been rebound;Front board has some sunfading;Spine & board edges faded;Extremities rubbed;Rear board... (read more)

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Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer
by Matthieu Salving
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The work of the last living modernist architect.... (read more)

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Frankenthaler: The Woodcuts
Frankenthaler: The Woodcuts
by Judith Goldman
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New York: George Braziller Inc. (2002). Quarto 23.5 x 26 cm 115pp. 1st edition. Pictorial paper over boards stamped in black. A trace of soiling to the edges of the text block. Dust jacket is sunned at the spine and on the front and back panels... (read more)

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Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art: From the Collection of Fomento Cultural Banamex
Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art: From the Collection of Fomento Cultural Banamex
by Candida Fernandez de Calderon
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As every traveler to Mexico discovers, the nation is home to some of the world's most vibrant folk art. This sumptuous book, bursting with hundreds of bright, colorful illustrations, introduces 180 living artists from throughout Mexico who create... (read more)

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Cowboys and Indians: Characters in Oil and Bronze Signed Limited Edition
Cowboys and Indians: Characters in Oil and Bronze Signed Limited Edition
by Joe Beeler
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Norman: University of Oklahoma Press 1967. Octavo 18x26cm. xiii i 161pp xv-xvii. Limited edition of 200 copies of which this is number 176; tipped-in leaf at the front signed and with an original watercolor drawing by the artist. 80 plates with... (read more)

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Thais
Thais
by Newman Levy
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Norman Levy. Limited ed. Printed from Frederick W. Goudy's Monotype Deepene on Mabuki from the Japan Kisogawa Papers by Ichabod Crane at the press of the Vermont Printing Company Brattleboro VT. #104/250. Reprinted from Opera Guyed. Multi-colored boards... (read more)

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Das Ornamentwerk: Eine Sammlung angewandter farbiger Ornamente und Dekorationen
Das Ornamentwerk: Eine Sammlung angewandter farbiger Ornamente und Dekorationen
by H Th Bossert
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Berlin: Verlag Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1924. 1/4 blue cloth portfolio with blue paper covered boards gilt on the spine & front board complete set of 120 color plates laid in each plate measures 15 1/8 by 10 1/4 includes a booklet with explanations & an index;... (read more)

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Nordeste Historico e Monumental Volume 4
Nordeste Historico e Monumental Volume 4
by Clarival do Prado Valladares
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(Rio de Janeiro): Odebrecht (1991). Quarto 32 x 32cm 518pp. Beige paper over boards stamped in dark blue. Text in Portuguese and English. A few gatherings slightly loosened light edgewear to the dust jacket. Good/Very good... (read more)

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Ernst Barlach: Das Platische Werk, Limited Edition
Ernst Barlach: Das Platische Werk, Limited Edition
by Friedrich Shult
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Hamburg: Dr. Ernst Hauswedell (1960). #449 of an edition of 600 copies ochre cloth with papar label on spine; 301 2pp. 22 x 30cm. The work of German sculptor Ernst Barlach (1870-1938) fully illustrated with photos in black & white. Text in German. Spine... (read more)

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Evangelium Lucas: Book of Luke
Evangelium Lucas: Book of Luke
by Walther Klemm
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(unknown)(1917) 13 woodcuts on thin Japanese paper each numbered 51/100 and signed by Walther Klemm. Excellent condition except for # 13 which has water stain to bottom left quarter of matting. The Portfolio is 13 wide by 19 inches tall with black cloth... (read more)

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Wizards & Cabalists & Mystics & Magicians, Signed Limited Edition
Wizards & Cabalists & Mystics & Magicians, Signed Limited Edition
by Thom O'Connor and Arthur Plotnik
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New York: Associated American Artists 1966. Folio 37x28cm. Unpaginated. Limited edition number 86 of 100 copies. Original black cloth portfolio with a printed paper spine label. Contains 10 original etchings by Thom O'Connor each one signed in pencil and... (read more)

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The National Portrait Gallery, 2 Volumes
The National Portrait Gallery, 2 Volumes
by Lionel Cust
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London: Cassell & Co. 1901. 2 volumes. Later full morocco decorated in gilt inner gilt dentelles marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Some loss at head of spines front joints showing wear. Good condition. A handsome set illustrating the holdings of Britain'... (read more)

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You Can Design
You Can Design
by Winold Reiss and Albert Charles Schweizer
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New York: Whittlesey House, (1939). Quarto, 23.5 x 31 cm. Unpaginated. Original spiral-bound blue cloth case stamped in dark blue. Illustrations throughout, many in color. Lacking the dust jacket in which it was issued. Binding rubbed and toned. Very... (read more)

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The Book of the School: 100 Years
The Book of the School: 100 Years
by Ann L Strong
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Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania 1990. Thick 4yo 322pp. Brown cloth boards. Pictorial DJ. Boards are lightly edgeworn and DJ is lightly rubbed. VG/VG... (read more)

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French Quarter Etchings of Old New Orleans
French Quarter Etchings of Old New Orleans
by William Woodward
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New Orleans: Magnolia Press, (1938) First printing. Quarter cloth over boards. Boards slightly bowed. Soiling to boards, foxing to top, bottom, & fore edges. Erasure marks at top of front free endpaper. Text is age-toned. Plate 17 creased across the... (read more)

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Cremaster 2
Cremaster 2
by Matthew Barney
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Minneapolis: Walker Art Center, [1999]. Quarto, 23.5 x 29 cm. Unpaginated. Oblong paperback in blue plastic sleeve. Color photography throughout. Plastic sleeve rubbed and stained. Paper wrappers bumped at extremities. Front and rear wrappers creased... (read more)

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Mad Monk: Paintings of Unlimited Action Signed Edition
Mad Monk: Paintings of Unlimited Action Signed Edition
by Jung Kwang
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Berkeley:Lancaster-Miller, 1979. 1st edition. Grey cloth-covered boards. Glossy paper dust jacket. Previous owner's stamp on half-title page. Dust jacket lightly rubbed with slight chipping to the top of spine. 1/2" tear with triangular chip in top left... (read more)

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35 Anni Di Design 1961-1996 Al Salone Del Mobile
35 Anni Di Design 1961-1996 Al Salone Del Mobile
by Laura Lazzaroni
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Milan: Cosmit, (1996). Quarto, 28 x 24.5 cm. 159 pp. Trade paperback in printed paper wraps. Illustrated throughout in color and black & white. Text in Italian. Wrappers lightly rubbed and bumped at corners. Front and rear wrappers lightly creased at... (read more)

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A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam
A Concise History of Buddhist Art in Siam
by Reginald Le May
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Rutland: Charles E. Tuttle Company (1963). Quarto 19.8x27.7cm. 169pp. 205 illustrations 2 folding maps. Second Edition. Housed in the original cardboard slipcase with a printed paper label that wraps around from front to rear. Red cloth boards with gilt... (read more)

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Starart Signed
Starart Signed
by Debby Chesher
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DeWinton: Starart Productions Limited. 1979. isbn: 0-9690053-0-x. Oblong 8vo black cloth with silver pp239. Signed: To Lori Love Debby Chesher. Good/Good CG HERR.... (read more)

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