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(39) ITALIAN FAUX BOOKS

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Four Faux Books: Made in the form of large to small leather bound books, with storage inside hinged covers, largest is three vol. stack and 6 x 13 x 13 1/2" high; smallest is 1 x 3 1/2 x 5: high. Condition All Fine.

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Pair Antique Italian Books: Pair Antique Italian Books, 1/2:La Vita Completa di Amado Nervo published by G. Carabba, philosophical text in Italian. 2/2: Delitto e Castigo published by G. Carabba, romantic text in Italian, each m

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Pierluigi Ghianda - Ugo La Pietra (1938 - ) , (1926 - 2015) Pierluigi Ghianda Italian book: Height: 14 cm Width: 30.5 cm Depth: 8 cm Beautiful book rack designed and made by two great Italians around 1970s. Manufacture "Bottega Ghianda" from which it has been directly taken over, in maple wo

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MAITLAND SMITH FAUX BOOK SIDE TABLE: Labeled inside drawer. Dimensions: H 18.5" W 18" x D 16" Condition: Some scuffs and scratches.

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FAUX BOOK STORAGE BOX: Leather Bound Faux Book Storage Box, with lift lid and removable three-compartment tray, marbled paper covered ends and tray, 6 1/2" high, 11 3/4" x 4 1/2". Minor wear, small paint splotch to top.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Book: An antique Italian language book. Title page reads Il Fa Per Tutti Cioe Le Avversita Dogni Stato di Perfone Confolate. Published by Antonio Remondini, circa mid - late 1700s. Handwritten notes to cove

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Description

(lot of 39) Italian faux books, 20th c., having gilt embossed leatherette fronts in the form of book spines, fixed to sealed paper bound box, titles in Italian and English, largest: approx 8.25"h, 5"w, 5"d Start Price: $125.00

Condition

3.9.21- FAUX BOOKS DO NOT OPEN, they are not boxes

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(39) ITALIAN FAUX BOOKS

Name: (39) ITALIAN FAUX BOOKS
SKU: 99210861
Price: 450 USD
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