Curtus, Francesco [Curti]. Scelta di Disegni del Caracci Parmegiani et di Guido Reni Intagliati da Francesco Curtus [Selection of Drawings by Caracci Parmegiani and Guido Reni Intagliati by Francesco Curtus]. Photo available. Bologna. c. 1650. Small folio. Vellum over boards. First edition. Eighty-three engravings. Title page engraving depicts an Angel intervening in a bludgeoning about to take place. Most plates are signed "F C F". Plates include studies of ornithology, botanical, anatomical, portraitures, etc. Very rare, especially in this condition. Fifteen additional portraiture plates laid in (not signed). Additional photographs available upon request. Near fine copy (tear to the vellum on top board, light foxing to several plates).
Price: $5,000 |
Book ID: 216210 |
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Cushion, John. Pottery and Porcelain. The Connoisseur Illustrated Guides. Photo available. New York. Hearst. 1974. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 142601 |
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Cuthbert, Roslalind. Oil Painting. Artists' Questions Answered. Laguna Hills. Walter Foster. 2004. Octavo. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $25 |
Book ID: 143141 |
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Cutler, Laurence S. Maxfield Parrish. A Retrospective. Photo available. San Francisco. Pomegranate Artbooks. 1995. 164 pps. 4to. Hardcover. Stated first edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (small, closed tear top edge) dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $40 |
Book ID: 196503 |
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Cuzin, Jean-Pierre. Raphael. His Life and Works. Photo available. Secauscus. Chartwell. 1985. 4to. Hard cover. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $35 |
Book ID: 166347 |
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Czaplinski, Czeslaw. The Styka Family Saga. Saga Rodu Stykow. Photo available. New York. Bicentennial Publishing. 1988. 202 pps. 4to. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Folding plates Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $75 |
Book ID: 213231 |
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Czestochowski, Joseph S. John Steuart Curry and Grant Wood. A Portrait of Rural America. Photo available. Columbia. University of Missouri Press. 1981. 224 pps. 4to. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. As new.
Price: $40 |
Book ID: 222418 |
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d'Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre. Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection. A Selection of Religious Symbols, Insignia of Rank, Ceremonial Weapons, Pendants, Ornaments, Figurines, Miniature Mountains and Containers from the Neolithic Period to Modern Times. Photo available. San Francisco. De Young Museum. 1972. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 174093 |
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d'Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre. Chinese Treasures from the Avery Brundage Collection. A Selection of Religious Symbols, Insignia of Rank, Ceremonial Weapons, Pendants, Ornaments, Figurines, Miniature Mountains and Containers from the Neolithic Period to Modern Times. Photo available. New York. The Asia Society. 1968. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 196038 |
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d'Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre. Treasure from the Shanghai Museum. 6,000 Years of Chinese Art. Photo available. San Francisco. Asian Art Museum. 1983. 191 pps. 4to. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $30 |
Book ID: 197797 |
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d'Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre. Treasures from the Shanghai Museum. 6,000 Years of Chinese Art. Washington. Smithsonian. 1984. 4to. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Fine copy (light sunning to spine).
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 185662 |
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d'Argenville, Antonie Joseph Dezallier. Shells - Muscheln - Coquillages. Conchology of the Natural History of Sea, Freshwater, Terrestria and Fossil Shells. 1780. Photo available. Koln. Taschen 2010. 216 pps. 4to. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $50 |
Book ID: 212256 |
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D'Harcourt, Raoul. Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques. Photo available. Seattle. University of Washington Press. 1975. 185 pps. + plates. 4to. Soft cover. Second edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Near fine copy (very light shelf wear).
Price: $30 |
Book ID: 200479 |
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D'Harcourt, Raoul. Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques. Photo available. Seattle. University of Washington Press. 1974. 185 pps. + plates. 4to. Soft cover. First edition thus. Illustrated. Important reference work. Fine (owner name on end paper) copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 204688 |
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D'Harnoncourt, Anne & Kynaston McShine. Marcel Duchamp. Photo available. Munich. New York. Prestel. The Museum of Modern Art. Philadelphia Museum of Art. 1989. 344 pps. 4to. Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $40 |
Book ID: 213538 |
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D'Oench, Ellen. Jim Dine Prints. 1977-1985. Photo available. New York. Harper & Row. 1986. 4to. Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (small closed tear at spine tip) dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $45 |
Book ID: 166211 |
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da Vinci, Leonardo & Edward MacCurdy. The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Definitive Edition in One Volumes. Photo available. Old Saybrook. Konecky & Konecky. nd. Octavo. Soft cover. Reprint. Very scarce in this condition. Important reference work. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 174714 |
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Dahl-Wolfe, Louise. Dorothy Globus, et al. Louise Dahl-Wolfe Photo available. New York. Harry N. Abrams. 2000. 4to. Gilt decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (small nick at spine tip) dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $75 |
Book ID: 217672 |
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Daiheng, Guo. China's Lost Imperial Garden. The World's Most Exquisite Garden Rediscovered. Photo available. New York. Better Link Press. 2016. 256 pps. 4to. Decorated hard cover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $45 |
Book ID: 213098 |
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Dais, Marvin & Helen. Tobacco Tins. Signed by the author. Pictures and Prices of Over 150 Tobacco Tins. Photo available. Medford. Gandee Printing. 1970. 63 pps. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Signed by the Author. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 197895 |
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Daisey, Rosalyn Leach. Songbird Carving. Photo available. West Chester. Schiffer. 1986. 256 pps. 4to. Hardcover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).
Price: $30 |
Book ID: 200883 |
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Dake, Dr. H. The Art of Gem Cutting. Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling, and Special Techniques. Photo available. Mentone. Gembooks. 1963. 98 pps. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Near fine copy (very light shelf wear).
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 129708 |
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Dali, Salvador. 55 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship. Photo available. New York. Dover. 1992. 4to. Soft cover. First edition thus. Illustrated in black, white and color. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 178065 |
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Dali, Salvador. The Secret Life of Salvador Dali. Photo available. New York. Dover. 1993. 400 pps. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition thus. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy (light cease on front pages).
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 198193 |
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Dali, Salvador. The Secret Life of Salvador Dali. Photo available. New York. Dover. 1993. 400 pps. Octavo. Soft cover. First edition thus. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.
Price: $20 |
Book ID: 202521 |
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