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gothickrevival, anderson, united kingdom
Listed price includes free UK delivery, international delivery is unavailable for this item. 1854 Antique book set "Waverley Novels" in 25 Volumes. An highly attractive set in full leather binding. Offered in good condition, the...
£180.00
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Listed price includes free UK delivery, international buyers outside the UK please enquire for shipping rates before buying 1869 "The Poetical Works Of Sir Walter Scott". Finished in attractive red leather binding with "Prince Charlie"...
£70.00
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Listed price includes free UK delivery, international buyers outside the UK please enquire for shipping rates before buying "The Poetical Works Of Sir Walter Scott". Finished in attractive leather binding with "MacDonald" Tartanware covers and...
£80.00
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M. Nettlau. Rare material on the export of revolutionary ideas and the history of the labor movement in America. Book-brochure Goals and methods of anarchism. Detroit. 1934 Publication of the Federation of Labor Unions of the Powerless of the United States and Canada. 48 pp. From the library of St.Sergius High School. After restoration. Dimensions: 19x13 cm. Width: 13cm, Height: 19cm, Depth: 0.5cm, Weight: 0.05kg, Condition: Earlier restoration, Material: Paper, ID: 8629
£941.30
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Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas in the original publishers leather cover with gilded embossing. The book is in very good condition with an entrance title page imitating the portal of the Jerusalem Temple, frames and headpieces in the text. 19th century edition printed in Zhitomir in a famous Jewish printing house. Consists of two large sections: Tractat Yevamot and Giphot by Rebbe Issak Alfas. The first work is devoted to the condemnation of celibacy. It postulates the obligation of a childless widow to marry her husbands closest, unmarried relative (levirate marriage). The second part includes interpretations of the treatises of the Babylonian Talmud by Rabbi Issac Alfas. Dimensions of the book: 38 x 25 x 5.5 cm. The book is of great collectible and historical value. Width: 25cm, Height: 38cm, Depth: 5.5cm, Weight: 2.618kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Paper, ID: 8630
£2,396.03
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Collection of poems by Olga Dolmatova (Schmidt). Black grapes. Riga. 1925 Cover by Dobuzhinsky. Signs of Russian emigration. The second collection of poetry by Olga Zakharovna Dolmatova (-1934), who passed away early, a student of the drama department of the Moscow Philharmonic, a 1st year student at the Faculty of Law of Moscow University, the wife of attorney Yu. Schmidt in Riga. 62 pages. Publication dimensions: 21.5 x17 cm. Width: 17cm, Height: 21.5cm, Depth: 0.5cm, Weight: 0.1kg, Condition: Good, Material: Paper, ID: 8628
£727.37
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The book JUDAICA Jewish ritual objects as objects of collecting (JUDAICA ????????? ????????? ???????? ??? ??????? ??????????????????), language - RussianAuthor Michael Itkin (?????? ?????), Riga, 2015. Width: 22.5cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 2.5cm, Weight: 1.4kg, Condition: In original, Material: Paper, ID: 3462
£111.24
view detailsvintage midcentury, seaford, united kingdom
F. Shortt Military topographical drawing sketchbook dated december 1982 The sketch contains the finest J Whatman paper 1882 19 in total size approx W 10.5 x h 8.5 The sketch also contains paper from the...
£65.00
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This unique book peers into the pictorial heritage and personal notes of the outstanding Latvian artist Adolfs Zardins (?dolfs Z?rdi?š, 1890-1967). Its pages reveal the concept of a psychological portrait of the artist and the fantastic world in which he created and sought inspiration for his works. The book offers an in-depth understanding of his work, presenting his creative heritage as a projection of his inner world, expressed in the original manner of painting. The reader will find here a detailed analysis of the features of the work of Adolfs Zardins and his attitude to art and artistic creativity. The author also examines events in the art world and possible borrowings that influenced the formation of the artist’s artistic and aesthetic language. The book focuses on the specifics of the artistic heritage of Adolf Zardins and his use of erotic motifs in painting. The book is visually enriched with reproductions of paintings by Adolfs Zardins and other famous artists who also explored erotic themes in their work. Erotic motifs in the works of Adolfs Zardins is not just a book about painting, but also an immersion into the unique world of the artist, who excites and inspires with its originality and talent. Width: 21cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: New, Material: Paper, ID: 8439
£111.24
view detailsbore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
A very rare book much read so showing it’s age, all complete nothing missing or left out of the times in Salem Massachusetts 1692, a must for those interested or practising the Occult, offering free...
£975.00
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Mikhail Itkin&39;s book Judaica is a symbolic decoration of Jewish ritual objects. The publication presents extensive reference material and analytical work of the famous Latvian art researcher - Mikhail Itkin. Information about the author: https:www.antiqon.comruexpertmihail-itkin-31 Width: 22cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 2.5cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: New, Material: Paper, ID: 7611
£111.24
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An impressive folio in a large wooden and leather binding Acts of the Holy Apostles of St. Luke. With texts of selected prophets and interpretations. History and Epistles of the Apostle Paul. The end of the 18th century, during the reign of Emperor Paul. Width: 25cm, Height: 40cm, Depth: 14cm, Weight: 20kg, Condition: As is, Material: Paper, ID: 5991
£256.72
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An illustrated atlas of the French colonies, 1929. Width: 33cm, Height: 43cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Satisfactory, Material: Paper, ID: 5990
£256.72
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Luxurious album-format book "Judaica. Sacred Beauty. Antique Jewish Silver from Private Collections", written by Mikhail Itkin, the author of several books on the examination of antiques and the collection of Jewish ritual objects. The book-album contains descriptions and photographs of more than two hundred rare objects of Jewish decorative and applied art made in Eastern Europe and the Russian Empire in the 18th and early 20th centuries, originating from private collections. This information gives an excellent idea of the purpose and characteristics of Judaica objects, the variety of their forms and decorations, craftsmen, time and place of manufacture. The book can be used not only as a source of interesting and useful information, but as an excellent gift. Width: 22cm, Height: 28cm, Depth: 3cm, Weight: 1.918kg, Condition: New, Material: Paper, ID: 5591
£111.24
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Book "Latvian figurative painting" The book has been translated into three languages - Latvian, English, Russian.Collection of Gennady Perepjolkin (Gen?dijs Perepjolkins)Riga, 2006 Width: 24.5cm, Height: 34cm, Depth: 3cm, Weight: 3kg, Condition: In original, Material: Paper, ID: 3463
£42.79
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The book "Practical Guide to the examination of antiques" (???????????? ??????????? ?? ?????????? ????????????), language - RussianAuthor Michael Itkin (?????? ?????)"Salana Art" SIA, Riga, 2018. Width: 18.5cm, Height: 27cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.7kg, Condition: In original, Material: Paper, ID: 3461
£42.79
view detailsbore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Rare book, condition good and complete, has protective cellophane film on the two covers, superb English Grammar well worth the reading giving an insight to times gone past. Offering free worldwide delivery.
£350.00
view detailsmaureen h. gauld, killin, united kingdom
this book was limited to 175 of which this is no.64. written by Thomas Burns FRSE and FRSA scot.in the year 1892 and dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. It has over 100 illustrations and...
£85.00
view detailstjm, london, united kingdom
Very good - Pages very clean and crisp. Binding tight/firm. Bumping & rubbing to spine 1665 M. ANNÆI LUCANI PHARSALIA, SIVE DE BELLO CIVILI CÆSARIS ET POMPEJI LIB [M. ANNAEUS Lucanus Pharsalia, or Caesar's Civil...
£2,500.00
view detailsmilitary-antiques, sedgefield, united kingdom
1933 Carl Jung Modern Man in Search of A Soul 1st Edition Worldwide shipping available https://military-antiques.co.uk/store/ols/products/289141870-1933-carl-jung-modern-man-in-search-of-a-soul-1st-edition
£320.00
view detailsmilitary-antiques, sedgefield, united kingdom
1909 Carl Jung The Psychology of Dementia Praecox 1st Edition Brown cloth hardcover. Corners and spine ends worn. Boards slightly warped. Pages clean and neat. Pencil signature on front free endpaper of Edward Mapother (1881-1940),...
£465.00
view detailsmaureen h. gauld, killin, united kingdom
limited edition of this very informative book, limited to 100 copies of which this is no.60 and signed by the author. it is in very good condition , there is a water stain on the...
£250.00
view detailsmaureen h. gauld, killin, united kingdom
an original book written by R.L.HOBSON in 1910, it in excellent condition and still has its original dust cover. there is 208 pages with some of them in plates, a very scarce book
£125.00
view detailshelen davies, plymouth, united kingdom
Published: Thomas C Jack, Edingburgh, Grange Publishing Works Date - circa 1850's. Cover - Leather with Gold embosssed lettering. Condition: good for age. Contents - Life Of John Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress First Part...
£90.00
view detailshelen davies, plymouth, united kingdom
Circa 1850. Cardiff: N. Berry & Co Publishers. Pages - 1149 with coloured illustrations in oil. Original leatherbound hardcover with gilt lettering. Brass edges on front and back cover with 2 brass catches to secure...
£600.00
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