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Lief Erikson The Lucky, Book Illustration
By Norman Mills Price
Located in Fort Washington, PA
" Leif Erikson The Lucky, Book Illustration, 1939 This piece appeared in Chapter XVI of Leif Erikson The
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1930s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ink, Paper

The Scarlet Cockerel interior book illustration
By Frank Schoonover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
frequent journeys that Michel Barre made into the south." The Scarlet Cockerel interior book illustration
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1930s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration
Located in Savannah, GA
appearing in magazines and children’s books. * An original book illustration in pen and gouache. “Twice
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint, Paper

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s
By Robert Blanchard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artist Robert Blanchard was widely known for his book illustrations for many publishers, including
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

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Paint

"Mortmain" by Arthur Train, Book Illustration, 1918
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right
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20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Slave Market, Book Illustration for "The Robe" by Lloyd Douglas
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for The Robe (People's Book Club) written by Lloyd Douglas, 1942 "Father had
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1940s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Searching in the Tall Grass - Book Illustration by Woman Illustrator, Americana
By Peggy Bacon
Located in Miami, FL
Famed female illustrator and satirical caricaturist depicts a scene of three figures in a landscape, seen searching in the tall grass. It appeared on page 96 of Number 5, Hackberry ...
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1960s American Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

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Ink, Pen

Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens. Children's book illustration.
Located in Miami, FL
The beloved couple Alice and Martin Provensen were an American couple who illustrated more than 40 children's books. Martin Provensen created the first Tony the Tiger image for the ...
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1960s Outsider Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Board, Gouache

Child and Mother Chicken Greet Birth of a Chick, Children's Book Illustration
By Alice and Martin Provensen
Located in Miami, FL
greet the emergence of a chick. The charming illustration is titled " Karen and Etta ( the chicken
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1970s Impressionist Vintage Book Illustrations

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Illustration Treasure Island
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
Original Preliminary Book Illustration Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, MacMillan, 1963
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Mixed Media

Illustration for the book Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
This illustration was used in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus by James Otis. Published in
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1930s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget
By Guy Georget
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Painting, drawing, travel posters (lithographs), book illustration. Guy Georget, French (1911-1992) He
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1960s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Bidding at Auction
By John M. Thompson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Book illustration for "As The Crow Flies" by Jeffery Archer. Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Image
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20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Acrylic, Board

At the Fair, Magazine Story Illustration
By Robert Patterson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Companion, and American Magazine, as well as advertising assignments and book illustration.
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20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Board, Gouache

Beware of False Prophets
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Book illustration for the 1946 edition of The Sermon on the Mount published by the John C. Winston
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1940s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

Logic is the man's weakest defence - XX century, Colourful figurative painting
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Tempera, Cardboard, Gouache

Letter to Hieronymus Bosch - XX century, Colourful figurative painting
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

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Gouache, Tempera, Board

In thanks to Mr. Emil Szpak - XX century, Figurative colourful print
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching, Paper

Mr Punch - How to Grow Tobacco - Original ink 20th Century British illustration
By Joshua Charles Armitage
Located in London, GB
and producing numerous book illustrations and cover designs. He was born in Hoylake, Cheshire and
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ink

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in psychedelic pop colors of
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
. She has a very unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
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1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

An English scene of a Donkey and Rabbits in a field, with wild flowers
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
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1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas.. This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
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1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations

An English Terrier Puppy with a Kitten playing with a Christmas decorations
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
Christmas decoration under the Christmas tree This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book
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1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration
By Henry Clarence Pitz
Located in Fort Washington, PA
drawing and book illustration. He illustrated more than 160 books, as well as for a whole range of
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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Keiko Minami Signed Partridge Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Keiko Minami Signed Partridge Print
Keiko Minami Signed Partridge Print
H 19 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
decorations as well as tapestry cartoons and book illustrations. He received many awards (Prix de Rome in
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood

Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes
Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes
H 107.09 in W 87.01 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of Woman - Original Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Paul Bonet - 1930
By Paul Bonet
Located in Roma, IT
some foxings. Paul Bonet (Paris 1889-1971) French artist known especially for his book illustrations.
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1930s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Galerie Louis Leiris - Lithograph by André Masson - 1968
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
work of printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He
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1960s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Harbor Scene - Golden Gate Bridge, Mid-Century Illustration, Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Original mid-century illustration for the children's book "Good Work" by John G. McCullough, Young
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1940s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Picasso, Portrait of a Lady (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Head of a Woman (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Table before Window (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Family at Supper (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Study for Les Demoiselles D'Avignon (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Harlequin and Boy (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Saltimbanque (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Weeping Woman (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, The Basket (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, The Bathers (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Minotaur (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Two Nudes (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, Mother and Child (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

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Lithograph

Picasso, Four Ballet Dancers (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

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Lithograph

Picasso, Man with Pipe (Orozco 95), Picasso (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 95. Notes
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
be in the realm of children's book illustration, where he cut his teeth illustrating "Three Mice and
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1950s American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

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Watercolor, Pencil

'Leaving the Nest', Japanese, United Nations, Unesco, Tree of Peace
By Keiko Minami
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
creation of UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United
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1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Evening Nursery, 20th Century Art-Deco Signed Gouache
By Charles Paine
Located in London, GB
campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Ladders, English 20th Century Signed Gouache
By Charles Paine
Located in London, GB
campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an
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20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Vintage Tabriz Pictorial Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''
Located in New York, NY
book illustration, photograph, art form reproduction, print or drawing. . Picture rugs have always been
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1930s Persian Vintage Book Illustrations

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Wool, Cotton

The Sloop Dropped Anchor Near the Upper End of the Harbor
By Frank Schoonover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
on the reverse: Chapter 6 127 / 1967 The Crimson Cutlass interior book illustration, 1933
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1930s Vintage Book Illustrations

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Oil, Canvas

Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen
Located in valatie, NY
sources and a glossary complete the book. Illustrations in color.  
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1990s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Portrait of a Woman -Lithograph by Roland Oudot - 1950s
By Roland Oudot
Located in Roma, IT
, theater sets and book illustrations.
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

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Lithograph

Picasso, étude pour la céramique, Céramiques de Picasso (Orozco 105) (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
: Orozco, Miguel. (2018). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

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Lithograph

Picasso, étude pour la céramique, Céramiques de Picasso (Orozco 105) (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
: Orozco, Miguel. (2018). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, étude pour la céramique, Céramiques de Picasso (Orozco 105) (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
: Orozco, Miguel. (2018). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, étude pour la céramique, Céramiques de Picasso (Orozco 105) (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
: Orozco, Miguel. (2018). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Picasso, étude pour la céramique, Céramiques de Picasso (Orozco 105) (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairfield, CT
: Orozco, Miguel. (2018). Picasso. 70 years of book illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of
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1940s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

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Vintage Book Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage book illustrations for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Art Deco, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, gray, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Paul Wonner, "Gaspano ""Gus"" Ricca", Albert Al Hirschfeld, Calvin Anderson and Antoni Clavé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, board and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Book Illustrations?

Vintage book illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,273, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $79,000.
Questions About Vintage Book Illustrations
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The illustrator for the Madeline books was Ludwig Bemelmans. He also authored the series. The first book was published in 1939, and five more followed. Find a range of Ludwig Bemelmans art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The most famous book that Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated is arguably Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. However, the American artist also produced illustrations for numerous other books. Among them were A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, The Seven Ages of Childhood by Carolyn Wells, The Rhymes of Real Children by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and An Old-Fashioned Girl, also by Louisa May Alcott. Explore a range of Jessie Willcox Smith art on 1stDibs.