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Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscapes, Flowers and Books
Located in Yonkers, NY
decor of flowers and books, symbols of beauty and knowledge, respectively. This intricate patterning
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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books
Located in Yonkers, NY
flourishing flowers and scholarly books. This Imari porcelain planter, with a opening measuring 8.5 inches in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

David Hicks Set of First Edition Garden and Flower Arranging Books
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
books focuses on garden design and flower arranging. All in very good condition with dust jackets
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Vintage 1970s English Books

4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English
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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Art in Flower: Finding Inspiration in Art and Nature
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
In Art in Flower, Lindsey Taylor introduces an original take on floral design that teaches us to
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Flower Style, The Art of Floral Design and Decoration
Located in London, GB
Flower style - The Art of Floral Design and Decoration - Kenneth Turner Published by Weidenfeld
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Vintage 1980s British Books

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Paper

Flower Color Theory Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Leading floral designers Putnam & Putnam are back - now with the ultimate flower-arrangement
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

Flower Color Theory Book
Flower Color Theory Book
H 7 in W 5 in D 1.2 in
Better Homes & Gardens Flower Arranging for Every Day and Special Occasions1957
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hardcover book, Better Homes & Gardens Flower Arranging: For Every Day and Special
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Flowers and Faces by H.E. Bates & John Nash / Golden Cockerel Press
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by the GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS Bates, H.E. / John Nash ill. Flowers
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Paper

Mrs. Delany and Her Flower Collages Hardcover Book by Ruth Hayden 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mrs. Delany and Her Flower Collages Hardcover Book by Ruth Hayden 1992. Mary Delany's "paper
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1990s British Victorian Books

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Paper

Wild Flowers of New York Vol. I and II by Homer D. House and John M. Clark
By John M. Clark, Homer D. House
Located in valatie, NY
Wild Flowers of New York, Vol. I and II. Albany: The University of The State of New York, 1923
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Early 20th Century American Books

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Paper

Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers, & Fantasy
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
FOR PREORDER ONLY, TITLE PUBLISHES NOVEMBER 1, 2022 Author Deeda Blair, Edited by Deborah Needleman, Introduction by Andrew Solomon Style icon and preeminent hostess Catherine “D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Vera Wang On Weddings by Vera Wang Large Hardcover Book
By Vera Wang
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of the wedding day from invitations to flowers, from cakes to attendants. Of course, a wedding book
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Books

Flower Exploring the World in Bloom
Located in New York City, NY
A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Flower Exploring the World in Bloom
Flower Exploring the World in Bloom
H 11.375 in W 9.875 in D 3 in
Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book
Located in East Geelong, VIC
Contained within the olive wood covers of this Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book are 11
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Antique 1890s Israeli Books

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Paper

Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book
Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
1847 American Flora or History of Plants and Wild Flowers by A.B. Strong Book
Located in Dayton, OH
The American Flora: Or History of Plants and Wild Flowers, by A.B. Strong 1847 The American flora
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Antique 1840s Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire, Illustrated by Major Felten, 1931
By Charles Baudelaire, Major Felten
Located in London, GB
work, a book of lyric poetry titled Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil), expresses the changing
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Vintage 1930s American Books

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Paper

The Tulip Garden Growing and Collecting Species, Rare and Annual Varieties
Located in New York City, NY
popular flowers, with over 2,500 varieties produced in the Netherlands each year. This spectacular book
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

monk Light and Shadow on the Philosopher's Path
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
vegetables to herbs and flowers – that inspire his omakase-style menu, explains why cooking with fire is
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Vintage Fashion: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics - Emma Baxter Wright
Located in London, GB
Published by Carlton Books Limited, 1st edition, London, 2006. During the course of the 20th
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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson
Located in valatie, NY
representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a
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1990s Books

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Paper

Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms
Located in valatie, NY
Not?" decorating maxims. The book also includes Moss's recommendations for her favorite flowers and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Rooms with a History Interiors and Their Inspirations
By Ashley Hicks, Christian Louboutin, Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
works of others. Such subjects as flowers, color, layers, form, pattern, and memory are presented in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The New Clay Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making, book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
working diagrams show how easy it is to make the most complex looking designs. One of the first books in
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20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

19th Century Album Containing Drawings, Memorabilia, and Botanical Samples
Located in Middletown, NY
and inscribed "from dear sister Teresa) - card with flowers sown in and named "Cristina" - small
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Books

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Gold Leaf

Peter Carl Fabergé, His Life and Work by Henry Charles Bainbridge
Located in valatie, NY
Charles Bainbridge. London: Spring Books, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket. 167 pp. A beautiful book
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Garden of Morocco, Spain and Portugal Hardcover Book French Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
surrounded by walls, elegant pavilions overlooking flower beds, and tranquil pos reflecting the sky. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Books

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Paper

Selections from the Paintings and Calligraphy Donated to the Shanghai Museum fro
Located in valatie, NY
outstanding Chinese painter, excelled in flower-and-bird painting and was a famous art educator as well. He
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Early 2000s Chinese Books

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Paper

A House in the Country Book by Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder
Located in New York, NY
, complete with a comprehensive key to flowers and plantings, Pennoyer and Ridder tell the story of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Jugendstil Art Nouveau: Floral and Functional Forms, by Siegfried Wichmann, 1st
Located in valatie, NY
that had its origins in natural forms--the swelling and turning of a flower toward the light echoed in
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Neo-Romantic and Surrealist Art from the Collection of Pierre Le-Tan, Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
of Tonkin in the 1880s who was admired for his post-Impressionistic scenes of colorful flowers and
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1990s English Books

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Paper

Women And Art Contested Territory by Judy Chicago 1st Ed 1999 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of prodigious art making, Chicago is the author of numerous books: "Through the Flower: My Struggle
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Paper

Repentant Monk: Illusion and Disillusion in the Art of Chen Hongshou, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
his best extant work including figure, landscape, and bird and flower paintings drawn from collections
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2010s American Books

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Paper

The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition
By Wagner
Located in Dallas, TX
’ extras from the original owner(s)….. it has some dried flowers inside the cover and with one of the
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Early 20th Century American Bohemian Books

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Paper

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Books

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Bronze

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typical motif of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Books

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Bronze

GUERLAIN - Colette Fellous - 1st English Edition, Paris, 1989
Located in London, GB
- relating to the tenuous world of Guerlain perfume. Think fruit, flowers, wood and spice.  Dimensions: 34 x
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Vintage 1980s Books

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Paper

Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
Located in Middletown, NY
, a little rubbed. [Sitwell, Great Flower Books 1700-1900 page 121; British Library BLL01002555954
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Antique Early 19th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
Flora Conspicua by Richard Morris
H 9.13 in W 5.63 in D 0.75 in
Second Bloom Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table Book by Alexis Clark
Located in New York, NY
essentials of party planning that can make every event shine—flowers, paper components, table setting, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Cottage English Country Style, First Edition
By Elizabeth Hilliard
Located in valatie, NY
covered with natural matting and rugs; books and objects; flowers and furniture of every sortThe Library
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1990s American Books

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Paper

The Gardens of Bunny Mellon Book by Linda Jane Holden
Located in New York, NY
which Mrs. Mellon arranged flowers, Lady Bird Johnson asked Mellon to resume her work on the East Garden
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany Book by Martin, Alice Cooney, Nancy & Lars
By Nancy McClelland
Located in New York, NY
, Tiffany carefully drew and painted the flowering trees, vines, flowers, and fauna that were the chief
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti
Located in valatie, NY
materials obtained from the world around them, such as flowers, leaves, grasses, shells and animal horns
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

A Kind of Magic The Kaleidoscopic World of Luke Edward Hall Book by Luke Edward
By Luke Edward Hall
Located in New York, NY
with a selection of his own memorabilia and an assortment of short essays on his passions, from flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Cathy B. Graham Full Bloom Book by Cathy B. Graham
Located in New York, NY
informative takeaways on flower style, species, and arrangement. Taken together, these pages provide both a
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Mexican A Journey Through Design Book by Newell Turner
Located in New York, NY
room, courtyard, loggia—and even a chair, or an arrangement of flowers—are part of a rich design
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Pop Object The Still Life Tradition in Pop Art by John Wilmerding, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, Robert Arneson’s Oreo Cookie Jar, Claes Oldenburg’s Pie à la Mode, Roy Lichtenstein’s Black Flowers, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
Located in valatie, NY
pictorial gilt decorated covers, with a large lace fan covered with bullfighting motifs and flowers. In the
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Books

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Paper

A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
A LOS TOROS by Daniel Perea
H 10.5 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in
Tina Modotti Photographs, Sarah Lowe, 1st Ed
By Sarah Lowe
Located in valatie, NY
-1942). Subjects range from portraits, flowers, and still lifes to architectural studies and street
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1990s American Books

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Paper

The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
By Millia Davenport
Located in valatie, NY
, The Dark Ages, Knighthood in Flower, The Renaissance among others. Illustrated in black and white. A
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
The Book of Costumes by Millia Davenport
H 11.25 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in
Book Ko-Sometsuke Masahiko Kawahara Chinese Porcelain Ming Kyoto Shoin, 1977
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
surveying most of the shapes known. These range from incense containers and burners, to flower pots, water
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20th Century Books

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Porcelain

"A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers" Book by John Heisey
By John Heisey
Located in valatie, NY
record of folk motifs, such as animals, birds, flowers, sunburst, humans, and buildings. The coverlets
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
, fruit and flowers is repeated at pp. 193 and 266;. 103, line 4, has the misprint 'que ce ce fut
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Antique 1750s Swiss Books

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Leather, Paper

Samuel Johnson — A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Located in Middletown, NY
offset. Later binding in crushed light tan morocco with gilt fillets, raised bands, gilt flower motif in
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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

A Year at Clove Brook Farm Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
flowers, and puts up his own jam, cider, and honey. In his first book, he treats readers to a full year at
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Windsor Style by Suzy Menkes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, where the ex-king ruled over a flower-filled English garden. We are taken to the Windor's palatial
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Paper

The Windsor Style by Suzy Menkes (Book)
The Windsor Style by Suzy Menkes (Book)
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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars, First Edition
By Alexander von Solodkoff, Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen
Located in valatie, NY
flowers in rock-crystal pots, enameled cigarette cases, desk sets in multicolored gold, silver and
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Schneider Glass, French-English Book by Edith Mannoni, 1992
By Verreries Schneider
Located in Atlanta, GA
clearer - Intercalary decoration - Flowers and fruit - Wrought iron - Bubbles trapped in the glass - The
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1990s French Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

17th Century European Religious Book Binding Brass Mounts Vellum Monumental Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Underneath is an image of a flower. Possibly an antiphonary for liturgical choir uses. The binding is
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Antique 17th Century European Gothic Books

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Brass, Bronze

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Flowers And Books For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of flowers and books available for sale. Each of these unique flowers and books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and leather. We have 31 antique and vintage flowers and books in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Flowers and books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of flowers and books to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Regency flowers and books are of considerable interest. Flowers and books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by David Hicks, Homer D. House and John M. Clark are consistently popular.

How Much are Flowers And Books?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $93, while they’re typically $26 on the low end and $8,500 highest priced.
Questions About Flowers And Books
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    A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
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    A vellum book is made from the parchment of calfskin. Vellum-bound books have been treasured for generations for their subtle, graceful appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage vellum books on 1stDibs today.
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    A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
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    Taschen is a noted art book publisher from Cologne, Germany. Taschen was founded in 1980 and has transformed the art book world by making some lesser-seen works and even categories of art available to a broader market. Shop a collection of art books from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A flower cart is a wheeled metal or wood cart with a flat surface for displaying potted plants or fresh-cut flowers in bins, buckets or baskets. Some feature four wheels, while others have two. Depending on the design, carts may have two long handles for pulling by hand or a hitch for towing with a bicycle. The original purpose of flower carts was to allow gardeners to sell the blossoms from flower beds, but today, many people use them as plant stands indoors and outdoors. Shop a selection of flower carts on 1stDibs.
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    A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
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    A flower bag is a narrow-tall nylon or plastic bag used for planting flowers, which has hanging straps at the top side with cut openings in which you can plant the flowers. Find a range of flower bags on 1stDibs to choose from.
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    A flower basket is a basket that holds flowers. A reliable decorative flourish for any home, a flower basket is considered to be the best gift for any occasion. A flower basket near the entrance or center table adds to the aesthetic of the house. Flower baskets can also be hung on verandahs or front porches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage flower baskets.
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    A tole flower or arrangement is one that’s made out of tin or another type of metal. They’re often painted or lacquered to have a realistic look. These floral arrangements were popular in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, find vintage tole flowers from top sellers around the world.
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    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
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    A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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    Prosper and Martine Assouline own Assouline Publishing, the manufacturer of Assouline books. The publisher specializes in art and fashion books and operates out of their headquarters in New York, New York. You can find a range of Assouline books on 1stDibs.
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    A set of books is called a series. A series refers to a set of two or more books.
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    A flower holder is any pot, planter, or container used to showcase flowers or other plants. Ceramic, glass, and metal and more have been used to create flower pots over the years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage flower holders.
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    A flower set diamond is a setting where a diamond is surrounded by a smaller cluster of diamonds, giving the appearance of a flower. Flower set diamonds are a popular choice to add more sparkle and increase the size of a piece. Browse an array of flower set diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What flower rings symbolize depends on the floral motif. The rings came into popularity during the Victorian age when people associated different species with certain sentiments. For example, a red chrysanthemum represented love. If a man presented a woman with a flower ring with a red chrysanthemum on it, he was telling her he loved her. On 1stDibs, shop a range of flower rings.
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    Dutch flower paintings are painted artworks that depict various species of flowers. Painters from the Netherlands produced many flower paintings between the late 16th and 18th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch flower paintings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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    When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.