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19th Century English Book Press
By Hooper & Sons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable English book press made by Hooper and Sons London, England. Solid cast iron construction
Category
Antique 19th Century English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
English Chippendale Mahogany Bombay Linen Press. Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany bombay linen press with carved dental molding, flanking book matched
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Linen Presses
Materials
Brass
A Fine English George III Mahogany Cabinet/Linen Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
capped by a pierced gallery above a case fitted with two hinged doors of book-matched mahogany veneer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Salvador Dalí Art Book by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret, Taschen Press
By Robert Descharnes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Taschen; First English-language Edition (November 1, 1998)
Language: English
Hardcover: 224 pages
ISBN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Books
Materials
Paper
H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Picasso by Gaston Diehl, Bonfini Press 1977, Printed in Italy
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover book of Picasso illustrations and paintings by Gaston Diehl, Bonfini Press 1977, printed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Room Inside Contemporary Interiors Book
Located in New York, NY
five years. Arranged alphabetically by designer, the book features more than 700 photographs, renders
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
West Indian Satinwood Gentleman’s Compactum/Press Attributed to Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
of drawers, decorated throughout with book matched veneers, orignal turned knob handles. English
Category
Antique 1840s English Cupboards
Materials
Satinwood
H 54 in W 84 in D 24 in
Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
MASTERPIECES OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
Satish Grover.
Publisher: India: Lustre Press/Roli
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
New York Photographs, Book by Andreas Feininger, 1964
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
Dimensions: 9.25 in x 12.19 in (23.5 x 31 cm).
Publish in 1964 by New York: A Studio Book - The Viking Press
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
David Hicks Scrapbooks Book by Ashley Hicks
By Ashley Hicks
Located in New York, NY
(1929–1998) wowed the English decorating world with his bold geometric prints, electrifying color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Studio St. Petersburg by Deborah Turbeville 1997 by Bulfinch Press 1st Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio St. Petersburg by Deborah Turbeville 1997 by Bulfinch Press 1st Ed.
In her previous books on
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
"Ellsworth Kelly" Art Book by Tricia Y. Paik
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
"Ellsworth Kelly" art book by Tricia Y. Paik, an illustrated celebration of Ellsworth Kelly, who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece Book by Janice Lyle
Located in New York, NY
book, Sunnylands: America’s Midcentury Masterpiece (The Vendome Press, October), offers an intimate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Leonard: Art and Fashion by Daniel Tribouillard (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
to reveal the rhythm of their flowing lines and minute dots. The press has hailed these compositions
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Rene Lalique Mouettes Plate Exclusively Made for King George VI with Press Photo
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
allowed to sell it). In addition there is an original Rene Lalique press release photograph of the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts Softcover Book 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Treasures in Heaven: Armenian Illuminated Manuscripts Softcover Book 1994.
by Thomas F. Mathews
Category
Late 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Island Hopping Amanda Lindroth Design Book by Amanda Lindroth
By Lindroth
Located in New York, NY
jaunty prints, rattan and cane seating, whitewashed or colorfully painted English case furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Designers' Houses Hardcover book First Edition By Dominic Bradbury 2001
By Vendome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Press; First Edition (November 1, 2001)
* Language : English
* Hardcover : 192 pagesAuthors: By
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
The House and Garden Book of Classic Rooms, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Vendome Press, NY, 1990. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. An illustrated book of interiors with
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Great Modern Architecture: the World's Most Spectacular Buildings Hardcover Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautifly illustrated architectural odyssey. This book is packed with rich and informative articles
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in
Eternal India by Indira Gandhi, Jean Louis Nou Hardcover Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Eternal India by Indira Gandhi, Jean Louis Nou hardcover table book
New York, NY: Vendome Press
Category
Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo Raj Books
Materials
Paper
"The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale" Book by Christopher Gilbert
By Christoper Gilbert
Located in valatie, NY
The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale by Christopher Gilbert. New York: Tabard Press, 1978
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Collectible Book in Ghost Carry Case
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
global and regional maps locating each building, the book illustrates more than 1,000 completed buildings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English International Style Books
Materials
Paper
H 4 in W 18 in D 22 in
Engineered Transparency the Technical, Visual, and Spatial Effects of Glass Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Engineered Transparency: The Technical, Visual, and Spatial Effects of Glass Hardcover Book
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 11 in W 9 in D 1 in
Jeff Koons : A Retrospective by Scott ROTHKOPF Hardcover Coffee Table Book
By Jeff Koons
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jeff Koons : A Retrospective by Scott ROTHKOPF Hardcover Coffee Table Book.Published by New Haven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in
The Arts of Persia Ronald W. Ferrier Hardcover Book 1st Ed. 1989
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Arts of Persia Ronald W. Ferrier Hardcover Book.
Published by Yale University Press, 1989
344
Category
Late 20th Century American Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
Rock and Royalty Gianni Versace Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. Large Format
By Gianni Versace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rock and Royalty Gianni Versace Hardcover Large Coffee Table Book.
Abbeville Press, 1999
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Miniature Rooms Book, The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, 1983
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
cm).
Publish in 1983 by Cross River Press Ltd.
The book is in good condition, with minor wear due to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Books
Materials
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
Category
1990s British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Frank O Gehry, The Complete Works by Francesco Dal Co. Modern Architecture Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pages
Publisher: The Monacelli Press (October 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1885254636
Product
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
H 2 in W 11 in D 10 in
English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, First Edition
By Griselda Lewis
Located in valatie, NY
A picture history of English pottery by Griselda Lewis. London: Hulton Press, 1956. First edition
Category
20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Chanel: The Couturiere at Work Book 1996 1st US Ed. by Amy De la Haye
By Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Overlook Press, 1994
Victoria & Albert Museum, 1996 - Costume design - 136 pages.
'Fashion is not something
Category
20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Joesph Holdcroft Majolica Pond Lily Plate, Signed, English, circa 1875
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
impressed 'JH' monogram within a circle.
BOOK REFERENCES:
Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MANIA
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Cobalt-Ground 'Doves Jardinière' English, circa 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
specialists in fine English majolica for over thirty years.
BOOK REFERENCES:
-Victoria Bergesen, MAJOLICA
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Garden Seat, English, Dated 1886
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
years we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine English Majolica.
BOOK REFERENCES
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Majolica
Italian Drawings In Oxford by Terisio Pignatti, First English Publication, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Terisio
Published by Phaidon Press, London, 1977.
This book showcases the Italian drawings collection of
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Minton Majolica Wine Ewer Designed by Hugues Protât, English, circa 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Minton Majolica Wine Ewer Designed by Hugues Protât (active 1835-90), English, ca. 1875, the body
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Set of Four Vintage English British Cars Framed Color Lithographs Pictures, 1964
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Vintage Book produced in 1964 by Ariel Press, from the original book which was edited by Phillip Lawton
Category
20th Century English Prints
Materials
Paper
H 16.5 in W 21.25 in D 16.5 in
J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
have been among the preeminent specialist in fine antique majolica.
Book references:
Susan Weber et
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 6.26 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
A George Jones Majolica 'Palissy Vase' with Snake Handle, English, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
' monogram, English, ca. 1870.
George Jones's inspiration for this design was based on an ewer by the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 17.5 in W 9.25 in D 7.75 in
Minton Majolica Large Fruit Bowl with Three Pigeons Support, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
Book references:
Sotheby’s New York, ENGLISH MAJOLICA FROM
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with Fox, Turquoise Ground, English, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and Albert Museum, UK, and reprinted in Bergesen.*
BOOK REFERENCES
*Victoria Bergesen, MAJOLICA
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 8 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
A Minton Majolica Stag's Head Small Taza in Cobalt Blue, English, ca. 1868
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
specialists in fine English majolica for over thirty years.
BOOK REFERENCES:
Joan Jones, MINTON: THE FIRST TWO
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 4.5 in W 4.38 in D 6.5 in
Royal Worcester Majolica Wall Pocket, Molded as a Bird's Nest, English, 1874
By Royal Worcester
Located in Banner Elk, NC
the preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
BOOK REFERENCES
Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vases
Materials
Majolica
H 9 in W 5.13 in D 2.57 in
The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare - an illustrated portfolio
Located in Middletown, NY
the Cheloniidae Press (and the first book of the press with the Cheloniidae watermark), this book uses
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984
By Carl Maria Hummel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
), Robert L. Miller (Author), M.I. Hummel (Illustrator)
1st edition, 1st printing.
This beautiful book
Category
Late 20th Century German Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
Queen Anne & Georgian Looking Glasses - Hinckley - 1990 Tauris - 1st Edition
Located in Rochester, NY
Hinckley - 1990 Tauris Antique Press London. Harcover brown cloth book w/ dustjacket. The first to
Category
1990s Queen Anne Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 1 in
People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures, 1810-1835
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
First Edition 2006, limited to a run of 1000.
The first comprehensive collectors’ reference book
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1980s.This vintage hardcover book titled "Fashion
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Books
Materials
Paper
1921 Monday or Tuesday
By Virginia Woolf
Located in Bath, GB
rear. This was the first Hogarth Press book to be included in the Annals of English Literature, and was
Category
Vintage 1920s British Books
Materials
Paper
The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
Located in Middletown, NY
. Skeat
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1920
8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (190 x 133 mm); pp xxi, 732 , 149
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
A Minton Majolica Ale Jug with Five Revelers in Medieval Dress, dated 1862
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
in J. Jones.
The piece has incredible heft and presence; in excellent antique condition.
BOOK
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Whieldon Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate 18th Century England, Circa 1765
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
known as Whieldon ware, was developed by the English master potter Thomas Whieldon.
To create this
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Creamware
Mid Century Charles Mozley Mouton Cadet Wine Advertisement Poster 40"
By Charles Mozley
Located in Dayton, OH
who was also a teacher. He was a prolific book illustrator and designer of book covers, posters and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Classics : U. S. Aircraft of World War II by Walter J. Boyne, Mark Meyer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Photography by Mark Meyer
Publisher: Howell Press, Charlottesville, VA 1st edition (January 1, 1987)
Binding
Category
20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Of Gardens; Four Books by Rene Rapin & John Evelyn the Younger
Located in Middletown, NY
RARE: John Evelyn the Younger's first book, rare first issue with title date 1672.
Rapin, René
Category
Antique 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery
Located in Middletown, NY
English Verse.
London: Bernard Quaritch, 1872. Third Edition.
8vo, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (210 x 153 mm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
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Find many varieties of an authentic English book press available at 1stDibs. Each English book press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and ceramic. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage English book press you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An English book press, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made English book press has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Ellsworth Kelly are consistently popular.
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- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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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