Nice vintage copy of the book “ Papa Hemingway”

Nice vintage green leather bound reference book!

French Antique Books | L’illustration 1916 Volumes 1 & 2 | World War I

Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell.2002, Hardcover, Revised edition.Covering 50 full years of Corvette history, this book features stunning color photographs from master lensman Randy. Leffingwell.Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2003. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette with unpublished stories and previously unseen historical and all-new color photographs. Witness Corvette’s 1953 Motorama debut, the fervor generated by the Blue Flame Special, and the excitement surrounding the Indy Pace Cars and the ZR-1. Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos. From standard production models to such legendary racing models as the Sebring and Grand Sport, Leffingwell details their histories and delivers a full half-century of Corvette history.
* Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks; First Edition (November 8, 2002)
* Language ‏ : ‎ English
* Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages

From 1951, this massive, spiral-bound Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book. A post-war treasure, published during the U.S. housing boom after WWII. Included in the 477-page illustrated book are fix-its for both exterior and interior projects. Everything from Plumbing and Electrical repairs to using hand and power tools to how to dye an old rug and picture framing. Plus, Furniture refinishing and reupholstering furniture, etc. The pages, text and illustrations are in excellent Mid-Century condition – clean, bright, unmarked and unstained. The bright tomato red & gold hardcover is also very good, with the exception of a faded white paint or chalk mark.This is not only a great guide for repairing Mid-Century furniture, but also an extremely attractive decor accessory. This over-sized book will be carefully packed and sent with tracking.

With fabulous illustrations by Leonard Kessler, A Book of Satellites for You by Franklyn M. Branley is a visual delight. The artwork and simple story put a whimsical spin on the mid-century space race. Display this charming vintage book as decor on a living room coffee table or on a shelf in a child’s room.

This is a genuine vintage children’s book published in 1971. The vintage book shows wear consistent with its age and use including wear around the the paper dust jacket edges.

A Book of Satellites for You by Franklyn M. Branley
Illustrated by Leonard Kessler
Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York, 1971
Unpaginated; 9″ x 8 1/4″

LOUIS XIV AND REGENCY Furniture and Decoration.
De Ricci, Seymour. Printed in Germany in 1929. This is a fantastic book full of black-and-white photos of Regency architecture, architectural elements, furnishings, and lighting from the time period of Luis the 14th. Perfect for any interior designer or student of history.

The Bright Promise by Richard Sherman, 1947. The family imagery on this brown linen hardcover book is what first caught my attention. A lovely book to read or use purely as decoration. It measures 8 ¼” x 5 ¾” x 1 ¼” and shows minor wear.

Centered in one woman’s life, are the storm and the strife – and the quiet backwaters, too – of what were perhaps the most dramatic, violent, and critical twelve years in our country’s history “the Roosevelt Era”.

A collection of fantastic photographs of musicians from the 1950s through the 1970s. Including portraits of the Beatles, the Supremes, Chubby Checker, the Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, the Hollies, Rod Stewart, Deep Purple the Hollies, the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the Animals, Marvin Gaye, the Beach Boys, Sonny and Cher, a startlingly young David Bowie and so many more. In the back there are also pages of vintage album covers.

The dressmaker’s weight was used to protect the spine and is not included in this sale.

This is a fantastic collection of post-2004 images of Victor & Rolf’s work but also of highly detailed dresses from the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s, part of the inspiring exhibit at the Kyoto Costume Institute at the MoMAK. The book is curated by color chapters for black, blue, red, yellow, and white, representing vintage work by Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, and Vionnet, among others.

The dressmaker’s weight was used to protect the spine and is not included in this sale.