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Art & Architecture
We have a wide and varied collection of books on all forms of Art and Architecture, encompassing Engineering, Design, Furniture and Fashion. Many with fantastic plates and some real rarities included.
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1787 A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of The Sublime and BeautifulLondon: 1787An early edition of Burke's important essay on aesthetics, a literary precursor to the Romantic era. -
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2008 Kidnapped the Graphic NovelNew Lanark: 2008A very smart limited edition graphic novel of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, signed by the artist and actor of the graphic novel. -
1929 The Romance of a Tudor HouseLondon: 1929A very scarce work from Colonel Statham on the restoration of a Tudor house, with illustrations. -
1869 The Legend of Saint Ursula and the Virgin Martyrs of CologneLondon: 1869An ornately illustrated Victorian retelling of the legend of Saint Ursula and the virgin martyrs of Cologne, in the publisher's original cloth binding. -
1814-1817 2vols The Border Antiquities of England and ScotlandLondon: 1814-1817A complete two-volume set on the architecture, sculpture and other antiquities of the Scottish Borders, by Sir Walter Scott. -
1886 The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807)London: 1886-1887A smart copy of this fragile original binding. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated and hand coloured study of fashions in 1807. -
1825 2vol A Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures of the Most Noble The Marquess of StaffordLondon: 1825A beautiful collection of engravings displaying the artwork held by the Marquess of Stafford at Cleveland House, London. -
1935 Les Maitres de la Gravure SuisseGeneva: 1935A very smart and profusely illustrated limited edition copy of this study of Swiss engraving. -
c1890 4vol Constructions Modernes & Economiques Avec Plans, Coupes, Elevation et DetailsParis: c1890A very scarce collection of modern and economical construction plans, with drawings to scale. In the French language. -
1898 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1898A wonderfully presented collection of issues from Volume 19 of The Girl's Own periodical. -
1933 Watermills & Windmills: a Historical Survey of Their Rise, Decline and FallLondon: 1933A very smart first edition copy of this comprehensive historical survey of Kent watermills and windmills. -
1949 Edward Lear's ParrotsLondon: 1949A fascinating essay on Edward Lear's early career as a bird illustrator, with bright reproductions of his illustrations. -
1855 Biographical Catalogue of the Principal Italian Painters, with a Table of the Contemporary Schools of ItalyLondon: 1855A first edition copy of this uncommon biographical catalogue of Italian painters, with a folding table to the rear. -
1947 British Architects And Craftsmen: A Survey Of Taste, Design, And Style During Three Centuries, 1600 to 1830London: 1947An early edition of this sweeping study of British architects and craftsmen between 1600 and 1830, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1900 A Nobody's Scrap BookLondon: 1900A charmingly illustrated first edition of this scrap book from Gordon Browne. -
1905 Beruhmte Zeitgenossen KarikaturenMunich: 1905A very smart first edition of this collection of caricatures by Olaf Gulbransson, in the German language. -
1926 2vols Cathedrals and AbbeysLondon: 1926A smart two volume set on British cathedrals and abbeys, profusely illustrated with photographs and folding plans. -
1909 Roodscreens and RoodloftsLondon: 1909An extensive two volume set exploring the architectural significance of roodscreen's in late medieval church architecture. -
1901 English Church NeedleworkLondon: 1901The scarce first edition of Maud R Hall's study of needlework in English churches. -
1878 The Witness of ArtLondon: 1878The scarce second edition of this collection of meditations on art by Wyke Bayliss. -
1894 Italian Book Illustration: Chiefly of the Fifteenth CenturyLondon: 1894A charming exploration of Italian book illustrations from the fifteenth century, with examples of the work. -
1925 Les Arts Decoratifs Modernes 1925Paris: 1925A scarce special issue of this magazine on the decorative modern arts, in the French language. -
1946 Design '46: Survey of British Industrial Design as Displayed at the "Britain Can Make It" ExhibitionLondon: 1946A very scarce work on British Industrial Design centred around the Britain Can Make It exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, in 1946. -
c1945 Ideal Home Book of Plans No. 11London: c1945A very scarce first post-war edition of this home and living magazine, with advertisements throughout. -
1935 International Exhibition of Chinese Art Catalogue, Royal Academy of Arts London 1935-1936London: 1935A first edition of this catalogue to exhibited pieces of artwork from Chinese artists at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. -
1949 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1949London: 1949A 1949 British annual of international furniture and decorative art, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1947 Local Style in English Architecture: An Enquiry into its Origin and DevelopmentLondon: 1947A highly illustrated first edition of this commentary on English styles of architecture. -
1938 Building Construction and DrawingLondon: 1938A revised edition of the informative, educational textbook surrounding building and construction. -
1919 Early English Water-Colour Drawings by the Great MastersLondon: 1919A beautifully illustrated edition of this commentary on watercolours by great artists. -
1948 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1943-1948London: 1948A profusely illustrated British annual of international furniture and decoration for the years 1943 to 1948. -
1953 Gaugin; BotticelliGeneva: 1953-7Odes to the art of Gaugin and Botticelli in two charming works in English and French, from the 'Taste of our Time' series by Skira. -
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1913 An Artist in ItalyLondon: 1913A very smart limited edition of this illustrated work on Italy, signed by the artist. -
1928 A History of ArchitectureLondon: 1928The eighth edition of this guide to the history of architecture by Sir Banister Fletcher, enclosed in its increasingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1908 Art Pictures: Selections from the Burlington MagazineNone: 1908A scarce selection of works from the Burlington Magazine on art and artists, with many illustrations. -
1910 Portrait MiniaturesLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated first edition of this study of miniature portraits. -
1861-62 Birds Eye Views of Society[London]: 1861-62A series of sixteen views by Richard Doyle, satirising various scenes in Victorian society. Sixteen extracts from 'The Cornhill Magazine' bound together.