Written by John Mack and published in 1988 by Harry Abrams, this is a former library hard cover with dust jacket. In good condition, there is an old library "due date" paste down and stamp. One hundred seventy(170) illustrations with 120 colored plates. 207pp.

"Ancient India", Bulletin of the Archeological Survey of India, number 1, January 1946. Published by the Manager of Publications, Delhi. Printed by the Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta. 8 3/8"x10 11/16" (21,5x27 cm). 82 pages. Numerous drawings, maps and photos. A series of articles on the archeology of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan, by British field experts, published in the mid forties to the early sixties. Contents described on cover (see photo 1). Worn but good condition.

A large coffee table book in good condition. Published in 1976 by Oxmoor House. Stated first edition.

Title of Book: 200 Jahre phantastische Malerei (German Title)
200 years of fantastic painting (English Title)
Author: Schmied, Wieland
Published by Berlin Rembrandt Verlag, 1973
All contents in German.
The size of Book : 11 1/8" L x 9 1/8" W x 2 1/8" Thick
Weight of Book : 6 Pounds
Year of publication: 1973
Binding: Hardcover
Total page: 475 pages / 219 ills...

This set is a rare Christie's auction catalogues on Japanese art from 3/20/1985 and 3/21/1985...

"Birds in Paradise" is the catalogue printed for the special exhibition of the same name at Van Cleef's L'Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts in 2019. The exhibition focused on jewelry inspired by birds and was drawn from two private collections and Van Cleef's heritage collection. The catalogue is printed entirely in color and features illustrations of about 100 jewels, as well as drawings and other source material for their design. It's completed with a series of scholarly essays...

This is the Well Known Book: MUSIC OF THE WILD By GENE STRATTON-PORTER. 426p; 7 1/4" X 9 3/8"; MULTI B&W Photo Illustrations; each photo has a Poem Caption; very light foxing; little used and Grade is VG+ to NF. Contents list III Parts: The Chorus of the Forest/ Songs of the Fields/ The Music of the Marsh. Also reading the Title page will give the Reader an IDEA as to this BOOK'S Subject Matter. From an Exceptional Virginia Estate in an Affluent suburb of Washington, D.C...

A nephrite jade stone, in shape of imaginery mountain on scholar's table. natural stone and natural polish

An example of an original 17th century copper engraving map with later hand coloring, titled "The Road from Oxford to Cambridge", from the first road atlas of England and Wales, by noted mapmaker JOHN OGILBY (1600-1676). The piece measures 14 1/2" by 17 1/2" inside the mat, 26 1/2" by 28 1/2" as framed...

1925 Peace Dollar
Philadelphia
Almost Uncirculated
Grader - Dealer

Key points - PEACE is clearly visible without material wear
- 3 rows of feathers are quite evident
- Flattening of hair strands above eye but rearward spikes still separated
- Some flattening of hair knot

Real Constitutional money.
Sale subject to silver price check during volatile silver prices.

Jean Puiforcat French sterling silver Vermeil ash tray or ? with monogram, size 3.75 d . weight 97g

Published in 2014, this is a page proof facsimile preview of the finalized book written by Sufi teacher, Sherif Baba. A cloth bound edition in excellent condition (with the exception of a few front pages rippled at the bottom), the book includes a series of transcriptions of an event at which Sherif discusses in depth the most important aspects of Sufism, i.e. Basmala. 478pp.

An albumen photograph of five women, with knitting, seated on the ground and two girls standing behind them against a stone wall or side of a cottage. George Washington Wilson (Scottish, 1823-1893) was already a successful photographer with a large business in Aberdeen when he made a photographic journey to the Outer Hebrides in 1885. This photograph is titled in the bottom center of the negative, “Maids and Matrons St. Kilda.” with the number 6196 and the photographers initials G.W.W...

A wonderful pair of rare octagon AAA Genuine APATITES @ 3.4 ct.total weight. Size: One is 8 x 6.1 mm., the other 7.7 x 6 mm. IDEAL FOR EARRINGS!

An unstated first edition published in 1910 by Richard G. Badger, The Gorham Press Boston. A name is written in pencil on the free paper; there is also a date under Albee's name on the title page.The gray linen boards show some discoloration and the pages are uncut. A fine copy.

A stated first edition published in 1932 by Doubleday Doran & Co. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. There is a faint smudge on page 11, the textblock has some darkening especially at the lower corner, the back board shows some fading, and there is a small notation in pencil on the back free paper - otherwise the book is in fine condition. No dust jacket. 314pp.

Sarawak, one cent coin 1896, H (Birmingham mint). D: 28mm, weight 9 grams.

Four rare coins from Tibet with various denominations and sizes. Sizes: 2.9cm to 2.3cm.

A Panorama of Ceramics in the Collection of the National Palace Museum : Chun Wares Best book ever written on Jun stoneware, great close ups. In excellent condition, one scuff on upper right hand dust cover, with original box. These sell for $700- $900 on Amazon and the other usual suspects...

Early vintage Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the tombs of the Mamluks, in the background the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. Condition: Left edge of the photograph with tiny losses, cardboard cut, creased and some stains. Dimension: Photo 19,2 x 24,4 cm., cardboard 29,2 x 34,2 cm.

Two albumen photographs of the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Dualah at Agra, India. Neither is signed and though they are probably by different photographers they complement each other as one is a close up of the tomb while the other gives it some context in the surrounding garden.

The longer view is 8 5/8 (22 cm) by 11 3/8 (29 cm) inches with a card 14 (35.5 cm) by 17 (43 cm) inches...

Written by anthropologist, Michele Coquet and published in 1998 by the University of Chicago Press. Empires, Kingdoms, Chieftancies, Ethnic groups, Court Objects along w/ maps. Invaluable Resource. 182pp.

“England and Wales from the best Authorities" published as the act by Brightly & Kinnersley Bungay, February 10th, 1807. In upper corner references to the Counties. Copper engraved map with contemporary outline hand color. Engraved by J. Barlow.
CONDITION: Good condition.
MEASUREMENTS: Size 10 ¼ x 8 1/8 inches

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A first edition, second issue which includes the story Brown of Calaveras. Published in 1870 by Fields Osgood & Co. Boston. Issues: gilt lettering has faded on the boards which now appear light brown; the boards also show wear and staining, predominately on the back where the ends are worn, stained and chipped; the book is slightly cocked, there are gilt initials imprinted on brown front free endpaper, and there is light foxing. Sold as is.

A stunning Genuine Apatite Gemstone @ 1.48 carats, cushion cut with Certificate. Size: 7.03 x 6.82 x 4.24 mm.

Two albumen photographs, mounted on opposite sides of a single sheet taken from an album. One photograph is of a mixed group of cricket players, ladies and a dog posing under some trees. Many of the men with their bats. It is titled in ink underneath “Keevil/1881.” Image is approx. 6 1/8 x 8 ¼ inches. The second photo is of a long line of archers and spectators in front of targets, with trees behind and a few men standing forward with their bows...

An excellent pictorial reference book specializing entirely in Japanese Imari wares. The pieces span the gamut from the earliest Imari wares of the late 17th century, all the way through the Meiji Period Imari wares of the late 19th century. There are over 100 high quality color photos. In our candid opinion, it's not enough of a reason to purchase an antique merely for the sake of a free book, but any client already seriously contemplating a purchase can enjoy this as a free extra...

An auction catalog from Sotheby's, New York. The cover shows some wear and smudging on the back and bottom spine, and there is a pencil mark and imprint of a gallery name on the title page. The lots (360) are featured in B+W. Estimates are noted.

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A large oversized coffee table book published by Mitchell Beazley, London, 1993.Photography by James Merrell, Hard cover with dustjacket (which has minor curling on the edges and a vertical crease both on the the front and back. Over 400 full-color photos. 240 pages. The book itself is in very good condition.

An albumen photograph of Cairo titled on the mat, “CAIRO, FORM THE CITADEL,WITH THE MOSQUE OF SULTAN HASSAN.” Also in smaller type the number648. An excellent print with good tones. 5 7/8 by 8 1/8 inches (15 by20.5cm). The white light cardboard stock is shaded slightly darker for about one inch around the photo. Overall size is 12 inches by 15 inches (30.5 by 38 cm).

Condition; The photo is in excellent condition with minor surface scratches...

Large lemurian quartz point used by healers and people into metaphysical and spiritual meditation . Size L 7 3/4" by 2.5" 1.4 lb

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Aquarius Press, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.- First Edition

A fine group of etchings by Couglin on the theme "Of Sundry Copulations Whereby A Man Genders With Sundry Kinds Of Beasts"...

Large tea light votive lemurian quartz point , a great piece for a healer or meditation . Size L 8" by 3" weight 2.2 lb

An excellent pictorial reference book specializing in Chinese tomb sculptures. There are about 70 high quality, full color photos with text both in Chinese and English. The pieces represented cover mostly the same periods as the Bower book on the Solomon Collection, namely the Han, Northern Wei, Northern Qi, and Tang Dynasties, but this book also goes a little further to cover the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties as well. In our candid opinion, it's not enough of a reason to purchase an antique ...

This old tourist travel booklet describes the many places to visit in Mozambique while it was a colony under Portuguese rule. 46 pages ...size 5.5 x 8.75 inches .... There are about 40 black and white photos including one 22 inch long foldout of the capital city of Lourenco Marques. 3 color photos...lions, zebras, and elephants. This booklet is a treasure chest of information for anyone interested in African History