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Handsome and impressive gifts for Mother's Day, these gift books are bestsellers year round.


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The Book of KellsThe Book of Kells 
by Blanche Cirker
Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. 32 full-color illustrations.

all books in Fine Art, History of Art

Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full ColorRackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color 
by Arthur Rackham, Jeff A. Menges
Fifty-five lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, include scenes from Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, and more.


all books in Fine Art, History of Art


Victorian House Designs in Authentic Full Color: 75 Plates from the "Scientific American -- Architects and Builders Edition," 1885-1894Victorian House Designs in Authentic Full Color: 75 Plates from the "Scientific American -- Architects and Builders Edition," 1885-1894 
by Blanche Cirker
Exquisitely detailed, exceptionally handsome designs for an enormous variety of attractive city dwellings, spacious suburban and country homes, charming "cottages" and other structures — all accompanied by perspective views and floor plans.

all books in Pictorial Archive

Erté GraphicsErté Graphics 
by Erté
Striking color work: "Seasons," "Alphabet," "Numerals," "Aces," and "Precious Stones." 50 plates, including 4 on covers.

all books in Fine Art, History of Art


Movie-Star Portraits of the FortiesMovie-Star Portraits of the Forties 
by John Kobal
See Betty Grable, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, 106 great stars in 163 fascinating photographs. Innovations in pose, angle, and composition are still major influences on modern Hollywood professionals.

all books in Portrait Anthologies

Hollywood Glamor PortraitsHollywood Glamor Portraits 
by John Kobal
145 photos capture the stars from 1926-49 — Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Hedy Lamarr, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Montgomery, Marlon Brando, Veronica Lake — 94 stars in all.

all books in Portrait Anthologies



Products in Most Popular Gift Books
Bloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 CatalogBloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 Catalog
by Bloomingdale Brothers
Famed merchants' extremely rare catalog depicting about 1,700 products: clothing, housewares, firearms, dry goods, jewelry, more. Invaluable for dating, identifying vintage items. Also, royalty-free graphics for artists, designers. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.



Our Price $16.95


The Book of DiamondsThe Book of Diamonds
by Joan Y. Dickinson
Engrossing, profusely illustrated guide covers complete history and lore of diamonds — from early discoveries to the development of major mining companies. Photos of famous jewels.



Our Price $17.95


The Book of KellsThe Book of Kells
by Blanche Cirker
Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. 32 full-color illustrations.


Our Price $9.95


The Complete "Masters of the Poster": All 256 Color Plates from "Les Maitres De L'Affiche"The Complete "Masters of the Poster": All 256 Color Plates from "Les Maitres De L'Affiche"
by Stanley Appelbaum
The most famous artistic compilation ever made of the great age of the poster, featuring works by Cheret, Steinlen, Toulouse-Lautrec, nearly 100 other artists. One poster per page.



Our Price $39.95


Erté GraphicsErté Graphics
by Erté
Striking color work: "Seasons," "Alphabet," "Numerals," "Aces," and "Precious Stones." 50 plates, including 4 on covers.


Our Price $12.95


Hollywood Glamor PortraitsHollywood Glamor Portraits
by John Kobal
145 photos capture the stars from 1926-49 — Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Hedy Lamarr, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Montgomery, Marlon Brando, Veronica Lake — 94 stars in all.


Our Price $15.95


Language of FlowersLanguage of Flowers
by Kate Greenaway
Wonderfully illustrated book by famed 19th-century illustrator lists over 200 plants and their figurative equivalents — tulip = fame; blue violet = faithfulness, etc. Flower-related verses at back of book. 85 full-color illustrations.


Our Price $5.95
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Movie-Star Portraits of the FortiesMovie-Star Portraits of the Forties
by John Kobal
See Betty Grable, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, 106 great stars in 163 fascinating photographs. Innovations in pose, angle, and composition are still major influences on modern Hollywood professionals.


Our Price $18.95


Photographs by Man Ray: 105 Works, 1920-1934Photographs by Man Ray: 105 Works, 1920-1934
by Man Ray
Rich selection of various techniques include over and under exposure, shooting through fabric, superimposing images, and zeroing in on tiny details. Photographs are divided into general subjects, female figures (mainly nudes), women's faces, celebrity portraits, and rayographs.



Our Price $16.95


Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full ColorRackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color
by Arthur Rackham, Jeff A. Menges
Fifty-five lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, include scenes from Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, and more.



Our Price $12.95


Victorian Brick and Terra-Cotta Architecture in Full Color: 160 PlatesVictorian Brick and Terra-Cotta Architecture in Full Color: 160 Plates
by Pierre Chabat
Rare portfolio of 541 beautiful full-color architectural drawings illustrating the imaginative use of brickwork and terra-cotta appliqués in Victorian revival styles. 682 illustrations. Captions. Publisher's Note.



Our Price $29.95


Victorian House Designs in Authentic Full Color: 75 Plates from the "Scientific American -- Architects and Builders Edition," 1885-1894Victorian House Designs in Authentic Full Color: 75 Plates from the "Scientific American -- Architects and Builders Edition," 1885-1894
by Blanche Cirker
Exquisitely detailed, exceptionally handsome designs for an enormous variety of attractive city dwellings, spacious suburban and country homes, charming "cottages" and other structures — all accompanied by perspective views and floor plans.


Our Price $19.95



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