16 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books In Blue Color
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A rare set of 16 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books in blue tone. The availability of "blue" leather bounds books is very very small, compare to the brown, red an...
Leather, Paper
$564Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Coaching age by Stanley Harris. An English language, hard bound non-fiction title, dating to the Victorian period, dated 1888. Fascinating acc...
Paper
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Untitled, from 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy
By Andy Warhol
Located in London, GB
From the '25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy' series. 25 cats name[d] Sam, and One Blue Pussy, circa 1954, was one of Warhol’s first illustrated bound books.
Lithograph, Offset
Late 19th Century American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere
Located in Elkhart, IN
Its narrow footprint makes it exceptionally versatile, whether displaying blue and white porcelain, leather-bound books, framed artwork, or collected antiques.
Cherry
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H 8.5 in W 5.625 in D 1.25 in
Antique 1832 Lalla Rookh Oriental Romance Thomas Moore Blue Leather Bound Book
By Thomas Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique leather bound copy of “Lalla Rookh: an Oriental Romance” by Thomas Moore, Seventeenth Edition, printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman by A & R Spottiswoode, ...
Leather, Paper
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H 8 in W 2 in D 5.5 in
Lovely Set of Emerson's Complete Works in 12 Volumes Bound in Blue Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely set of Emerson's complete works in 12 volumes, the Centenary Edition, bound in blue Morocco leather with gilt tooled raised spines published in Boston by Houghton Mifflin,19...
Leather
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H 47 in W 47 in D 4 in
Blue and White Vintage Book Wall Sculpture, Contemporary, Belgium, 47x47 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Cut pieces of small vintage paper bound books with blue covers. Cut and placed in different sizes and direction to create a unique and dramatic wall sculpture.
Paper
Set of Old Bound Books 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 « Memoirs of the bourgeois of Paris ». These beautiful...
Paper, Leather
Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. Holy with engraving From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice ...
Paper
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H 11.75 in W 8.75 in D 3.5 in
Set of Three Leather Bound Books, "Svenskt Silversmide, " 1520-1850
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Red, white and blue leather bound books to add decorative charm to a mantel, table or desktop.
Leather, Paper
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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of 12 Blue Leather Bound Books. The Works of George Bernard Shaw. 1926
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of George Bernard Shaw. Published 1926 Blue leather with gilt tooling Gilt facsimile signature of Shaw on the fronts of each book Good condition The measur...
Leather, Paper
Set of 4 Blue Leather Bound Books. The Works of J.M Barrie, C.1924
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of J.M Barrie Published C.1924 Blue leather with gilt tooling Gilt facsimile monogram of Barrie on the fronts of 3 of the volumes Good condition/ minor chip...
Leather, Paper
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H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of 6 Blue Cloth Bound Books. The Works of H.H Munro."Saki" C.1927
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of H.H Munro " Saki ". Published C.1927 Blue cloth with gilt tooling Interesting signed bookplate in each volume Good condition The measurement below relat...
Paper
The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf, 1895
Located in valatie, NY
The Amazing Marriage, First Edition Bound in Blue Calf with gilt decoration (1895). Archibald Constable & Co, Westminister, 1895.
Paper, Leather
22 Volumes Blue Leather Bound History of the World
Located in San Francisco, CA
22 volumes World history bound in gilt-tooled blue leather with marbleized endpapers and gilt edges, published London and New York 1898 by T. Fisher Unwin and G.P. Putnams Sons. An i...
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H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Histories of Britain, France and China Bound in Royal Blue Leather Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely grouping of 6 volumes relating to the histories of England, France and China by various authors. Published in New York and London by G.P. Putnam's Sons (N.Y.) and T. Fisher ...
Leather, Paper
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H 7.5 in W 1.25 in D 5.25 in
Works of F. Crawford in 5 Volumes Bound in Blue Morocco Leather with Gilt Spines
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Victorian period American author F. Marion Crawford (1854-1909) an erudite novelist born in Italy, the son of a sculptor. The set includes some of his better known works...
Leather, Paper
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$2,915Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
18th Century Louis XV Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French provincial Louis XV period writing table in walnut, circa 1770, the original conforming top over a scalloped apron with one drawer, on cabriole legs. Older finish, nice pati...
Walnut
Antique English Barley Twist Carved Fruitwood Wall Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century large scale English wall shelf with barley twist supports. It is in very good condition for its age. Proper anchoring is recommended for mounting. To th...
Oak
A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These stunning curved bookcases, each having seven shelves, are two-toned with the interiors having blonde walnut. The rear of bookcases are fully finished, so these beauties may be...
Walnut
$6,590 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
$1,585
H 46.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Striking 19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Shelf Unit with Gallery Top Antique English, circa 1880 This lovely antique ebonised whatnot self unit displays wonderful aged character and ch...
Beech
$5,181Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
$18,500
H 7 in W 7 in
Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe Print, Invitation to the Leo Castelli Gallery, 1981
By Andy Warhol
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An invitation to "Andy Warhol: A Print Retrospective 1963-1981" held at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City, printed with the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe. Published by Caste...
Lithograph, Offset
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$94,605Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
$2,490 / set
H 45.28 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Corner Etagere with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century two-tier Art Nouveau corner shelf with one drawer
Wood
Moroccan Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stately and rare 1900s Moroccan vitrine. This beautiful display cabinet has traditional stylized intricate geometric inlay detail, two drawers, with glass sides , doors and shelves.
Glass, Wood
Long Marble Top Console with Barley Twist Base
Located in Westwood, NJ
Capture the grandeur of traditional craftsmanship with a refined mix of natural stone and ornate woodwork. Its polished White Banswara marble top creates a luminous surface that cont...
Marble
Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.
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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