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Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Plus Others
Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Plus Others
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Complete works of James Whitcomb Riley. 6 volumes 1913. History of the Great War. John Buchran 1922. 7 volumes. Various others.
7" x 9".
Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
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Used, Some Bindings Split / Loose
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Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Plus Others

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The Decorator Sale - Fine Art & Rare Books

May 08, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Litchfield, CT, USA
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Collection of Leatherbound Books - Various Authors: History, USA, Rome, Various Authors / topics.Caryle - 16 books, Gibbon - 5 books, Chateaubria - 11 books. Bancrofts - 11 books. Doran - 3 books. Francais - 3. Anatole France - 13 books. Johnson Works
3 days LeftCollection of Leatherbound Books - Various Authors
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Leather Bound Collection - 19/20th C.: Fiction, Novel, History, Political and more. Various authors/age. Largest - 9.5" H x 7" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftLeather Bound Collection - 19/20th C.
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General Literature, Reference, History, Biography: A various collection of books. Literature, Reference, History, Biography. Most 19th and 20th Century. Some about Queen Victoria. 8" x 10" Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftGeneral Literature, Reference, History, Biography
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Mixed 20th C Literature Book Lot: Excellent 21 book lot collection of literature to include: The Bug Book Ed Gorey, Stuart Little E.B. White 1945 1st Ed, and more 9" x 13"
3 days LeftMixed 20th C Literature Book Lot
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20th C Authors, mostly signed: 12 books by: Oliver St.John Gogarty, Charles Scribner, Bernard Devoto, more... 7" x 9.5"
3 days Left20th C Authors, mostly signed
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20th C. Collection of Books: 20th c. novels, cookbooks, reference, variety, plus others. Largest - 11.5" H x 10.5" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days Left20th C. Collection of Books
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Birds and Wildlife Books: Birds & Wildlife reference books. Largest - 13.5" H x 10" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftBirds and Wildlife Books
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Furniture Reference Books - 20th C.: A collection of furniture reference books from the 20th C. Largest - 11.5" H x 9" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftFurniture Reference Books - 20th C.
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Architecture, Travel, Interiors - 20th C. Books: Various books about Architecture. Travel and Interiors. Majority 20th C. Largest - 13" H x 9" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftArchitecture, Travel, Interiors - 20th C. Books
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Books on Art: 33 books on or about art and artists. 9.5" x 11".
3 days LeftBooks on Art
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Art Reference, Various Artist - 20th C.: A collection of various art reference books from the 20th C. Largest - 12.5" H x 11" W Property from a Connecticut shoreline estate
3 days LeftArt Reference, Various Artist - 20th C.
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Art Reference, Glaisher Collection of Pottery: Art Reference, Porcelain and others. - Bernard Rackham. Coloured Worcester Porcelain, limited, author signed, with additional letter. Catalogue of the Glaisher Collection of Pottery and Porcelain.
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Winston Churchill Book Lot: Twenty-nine 20thC. books about or by Winston Churchill. 5.5" x 7.5"
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Political & Presidential Book Lot: 20thC books about political or presidential subjects largest: 13" X 9.75" ; smallest: 8.5" X 6"
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Howell's Works 17 Volumes: 17 volumes of Howell's Works. 1/2 Leather, marbled, gilt top edged. 8" X 6"
3 days LeftHowell's Works 17 Volumes
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Books on Tapestry & Carpets: TAPESTRY & CARPETS. - W.G. THOMSON. Tapestry Weaving in England from the earliest times to the end of the XVIIIth century. London & New York: [1914 or later]. Folio (14 x 10.5 inches). Colored
3 days LeftBooks on Tapestry & Carpets
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Mediterranean and Near Eastern Embroideries: A.J.B. Wace, volumes 1 and 2, 1935 in green cloth. 12.5" X 10.5"
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DE LAMONT. Fonctions..Officiers l’Infanterie 1671: Claude de LAMONT (and others). Les Fonctions de tous les Officiers de l’Infanterie. Paris: 1671. 3 related works in one (as often), 12mo. 11 plates. Contemporary binding. Provenance: King Lawrence
3 days LeftDE LAMONT. Fonctions..Officiers l’Infanterie 1671
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FRANKLIN/JACKSON. Pennsylvania Government 1759: [Benjamin FRANKLIN & Richard JACKSON]. An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania … Founded on authentic documents. London: 1759. Octavo. (Toned, occasional light
3 days LeftFRANKLIN/JACKSON. Pennsylvania Government 1759
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TARTAGLIA. Opere del … Tartaglia. 1606: Nicolo TARTAGLIA. Opere del … Tartaglia. Venice: al Segno del Lione, 1606. 4 parts in one volume, quarto. 3 titles with portrait vignette, woodcut illustrations, 2 folding plates. (Some toning.)
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