4-19th Century Instructional Books

A collection of four 19th century book boxes One concealing liqueur glasses, one with fitted interior for a decanter and glasses (now missing), the final two with void interiors, the largest: 43.5cm w

Watercolor Silhouette of Lady with Book. Early 19th century. 4 1/2" x 4".

A GROUP OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BOOKS Daoguang. (4)

Eighteen (18) 19th century leatherbound books including: (4) volumes of Miss Bremer's Works by Mary Howitt, published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1852; (6) volumes of 'The Works of William Shakespeare'

1872 American Architecture Villas and Cottages Home Building Construction Plans Calvert Vauxs “Villas and Cottages” is a highly desirable, 19th-century instructional guide for building hom

1882 American Etiquette & Politeness Gossip Self-help Manners Money Management American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness is a rare, late 19th-century instructional manual on the value of manners and

1889 Gypsy Madge Fortune Telling WITCHES Magic Charms Dreams Palmistry ZODIAC “Old Gypsy Madges Fortune Teller” is a rare, 19th-century instructional, how to guide for novice fortune telle

1882 The Open Fireplace Design Architecture Decor Illustrated Putnam History A rare 19th-century instructional work on the history and design of open fireplaces. Written by J. Pickering Putnam, this b

Four nineteenth century books on travel by H. A. Taine, c/o Notes on Paris (New York, 1875); Notes on England (New York, 1874); A Tour Through the Pyrenees (New York, 1874); and Italy, Florence and Ve

Size of smallest 4 by 6 3/4" Largest 6 by 8 3/4" Includes: Contes Des Fees, 1804 (in French) Character by Samuel Smiles, 1876 (in English) The orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1886, volumes 3 and 4

19th Century Book Form Painted Wood Trick Box. Slide lid reveals snake that pricks at finger pull. 6"h. x 4"w. Condition: Good with surface wear.

Fourth quarter 19th century. Book box (possibly a gum box) with incised flowers and hearts. Small glued reinforcements. 4"h. 3"w. And a solid book with original gold paint "Battle of Antietam, Fought

HOLY BIBLE. London, 1857 (Bound With) THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. London, 1856. 6.5" x 4". 19th century morocco with brass attachments and clasp, all edges gilt, very light rubbing to front hinge and s

American Carved Oak Figure of an Owl Perched on a Booklate 19th century11 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 inchesProvenance: Private Collection, Woodbourne, New YorkNotes: Fontaine's Auction Gallery can arrange shippi

Islamic, Middle East Koran Manuscript Book, 19th century. Size 8 1/4 x 6 inches. Large Islamic Manuscript Book hand written in arabic, signed last page, undated. Missing cover and perhaps some pages?.

fitted in leather case with silk lining, the tortoise shell lorgnette style magnifying glass measures 1 1/4", the book 1/2" X 3/8", or 10 mm X 10 mm with title page, approx. 25 pages.

POSSIBLY SEVRES, TITLE IS "LES BATAILLES DE NAPOLEON". COVER WITH NAPOLEON BATTLE SCENE ENTITLED "LA MOSKOWA". ENAMELED GOLD DECORATION, IN GOOD CONDITION, 2" H. 6 1/4" W. 4 1/2" D.

19th Century Silver Book Cover with Hallmarks, 6 3/4", 14 oz.

A pair of 19th century sketch-books containing watercolor paintings and pen/pencil sketches. Two uniform albums, with leaves measuring 9.25" x 4.5". One album of 14 leaves, sketches in pencil and one

Lancaster County, PA 18th/19th Century Ledger Book with Frakturs. Provenance: Sam Stayer Estate, Mt. Joy, PA, Birmingham, AL. Leather bound cover measures 13" x 8-1/4". Condition: Fair to good with we

Ottoman illuminated Quran Book c.19th century. Size 6 3/4 inches length x 4 3/4 inches wide. Fine Hand written Arabic Ottoman Quran or Koran book with illuminated pages. Book cover replaced.

French Gothic Revival carved walnut folding book stand. 19th century. Folded: 23 3/4"h x 12 1/2"w x 1"d. Unfolded: 16 3/4"h x 12 1/2"w x 15 3/4"d. Weight: 5lbs

French cast iron book press. Late 19th century. Note: Book is for display purposes only, it is not included with the press. 13 1/4"h x 14 1/4"w x 12 3/4"d (approx) Weight: 47lbs

French cast iron book press. Late 19th century. 14 1/4"h x 17"w x 13 1/2"d