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How to Buy Rare Books by William Rees-Mogg, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
. Oxford: Phaidon, 1985. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 155 pp. A guide to collecting books that
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, First Edition with Dust Jacket
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare first edition, with near-fine dust jacket of the children's classic. Grahame, Kenneth
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Early 20th Century English Books

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Paper

First Trade Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Author & Illustrator, with Orig
Located in Middletown, NY
Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE
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Vintage 1920s English Books

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Paper

Araki's Artistry:1st Edition Books - Satchin and Mabo + Works Collection Nº1
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the captivating world of Nobuyoshi Araki with this set of two rare first edition books
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Rare "Mario Buccellatti Prince of Goldsmiths" Book, 1998, First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
"Mario Buccellatti Prince of Goldsmiths" book, 1998 first edition. Martina Corgnati.
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1990s American Books

Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin
By Seymour de Ricci, Henri Cohen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible Complete First Edition (1726-1746)of Two Books Bound Together with important Historical
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books

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Paper

Washington’s Letters to Congress, Rare First American Edition, Two Volumes, 1795
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Colonies and Great Britain”. Rare first edition of Washington’s letters to members of the Second
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Antique 1790s Books

Architectural Digest Celebrity Homes First Edition Books
By Paige Rense
Located in New York, NY
A set of the rare first edition books, Architectural Digest's CELEBRITY HOMES and CELEBRITY HOMES
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American Books

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with
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Vintage 1970s French Books

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Paper

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with
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Vintage 1970s French Books

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Paper

Lighting from Concealed Sources by J.L. Stair, Rare First Edition
By J.L. Stair
Located in valatie, NY
eyes. Rare hard to find first edition reference work still relevant today.
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Vintage 1910s American Books

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Paper

Rare Disney's Mickey Mouse Annual #4 1933 First Edition Book U.K. Pressing
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mickey Mouse Annual #4 (London: Dean & Son, Ltd., 1933) This book was published at the end of 1933 for the 1934 year, produced with the consent of Walter E. Disney. Cricket cover tit...
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Vintage 1930s English Books

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Paper

James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription
By James Joyce
Located in New York, NY
morocco gilt. Light fold marks to sheet with inscription, otherwise fine. A rare first edition with Joyce
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Early 20th Century French Books

Andy Warhol Index Book, First Edition, Signed Twice
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
FIRST EDITION, SIGNED TWICE BY WARHOL (on upper cover and opposite title); WITH THE RARE ORIGINAL
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Vintage 1960s American Books

Signed by Andy Warhol Blinds and Shutters, First Edition, Stunning Illustrations
By Michael Cooper 1
Located in New York, NY
First edition, one of a very small number signed by Andy Warhol. Generally considered the most
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Vintage 1970s English Books

Signed Limited First Edition of Derrière Le Miroir No. 149: Ellsworth Kelly
Located in New York, NY
First Edition, number 9 of only 150 deluxe copies printed on Velin de Rives and Signed by renowned
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Vintage 1960s French Books

Signed First Edition of Andy's Warhol's Ten Portraits of Jews, 20th Century
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
portfolio, as issued. Rare.
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Vintage 1980s American Books

Books, Sir William Jardine's "the Naturalist's Library" Rare First Edition
Located in New York, NY
Rare first edition. Leather bound. 40 volumes. Small octavos. Contemporarily bound in three-quarter
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Antique 1840s Scottish Books

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Leather, Paper

Joseph Heller - Catch-22: Signed First Edition
By Joseph Heller
Located in New York, NY
/25/68 The Ambassador Theater". A rare signed first edition of Heller's masterpiece, a
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Vintage 1960s American Books

"Theodore Roosevelt: The Rough Riders, " Signed First Edition
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in New York, NY
First Edition, signed by Roosevelt on front free endpaper. A best-seller upon its release, The
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Antique 1890s American Other Books

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Paper

"Winston Churchill The Second World War", First Editions
By Winston Churchill
Located in New York, NY
FIRST ENGLISH EDITIONS (the preferred editions) in original dust jackets of Churchill's masterpiece
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Mid-20th Century British Books

First Edition of Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
By Ulysses S. Grant
Located in New York, NY
, upon meeting Lee at Appomattox Court House to discuss the terms of surrender. First edition in
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Antique 1880s American Books

Very Rare First Edition "The Prints of Paul Klee" MOMA
By James Thrall Soby
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Black cloth portfolio. The plates were printed by the Meriden Gravure Company with eight color plates reproduced in stencil by Esther Gentle, and a 24-page booklet that contains five...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Rare First Edition Zane Grey, "An American Angler in Australia" 1937
By Zane Grey
Located in Quechee, VT
-fiction nature and adventure writer. This is a scarce edition of this work about sport fishing and
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Vintage 1930s American Books

Rare "Picasso Theatre" Book, First Edition, 1968
Located in Washington, DC
Rare "Picasso Theatre" book, first edition, 1968.
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Vintage 1960s American Books

Rare Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann Book, 1983 First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann Book, 1983 FIrst Edition
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Late 20th Century American Books

Rare Vintage "Les Diners de Gala" Book by Salvador Dali, 1973, First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare vintage "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dali, 1973, first edition.
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Vintage 1970s French Books

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First Editions Rare Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of first editions rare books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and leather, all first editions rare books available were constructed with great care. First editions rare books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of first editions rare books to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern first editions rare books are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made first editions rare books over the years, but those made by Henri Cohen, J.L. Stair and James Thrall Soby are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are First Editions Rare Books?

Prices for first editions rare books start at $69 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $625.