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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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1856-60 The Museum of Science and ArtLondon: 1856-60A complete set of Dionysius Lardner's important series of essays on a variety of scientific and artistic subjects, a lovely illustrated work. -
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1890 Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1890A fascinating illustrated work on the history and architecture of Westminster Abbey, a signed presentation copy by the illustrator, Herbert Railton. -
1998 Ethel & ErnestLondon: 1998An excellent first impression of this charming graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, complete with unclipped dust wrapper. -
1806 Views in Suffolk Norfolk and Northamptonshire Illustrative of the Works of Robert BloomfieldLondon: 1806A handsomely rebound copy of this highly illustrative guide to the works of Robert Bloomfield. -
1869 An Address on the General Principles Which Should Be Observed in the Construction of HospitalsLondon: 1869The first edition of this scarce address on the construction of hospitals in Great Britian, given to the British Medical Association at Leeds in 1869. -
1853 Pictures from SicilyLondon: 1853The first edition of this mid nineteenth century study of Sicily from Victorian era illustrator W. H. Bartlett, illustrated throughout with his plates. -
1899 Embroidery or the Craft of the NeedleLondon : 1899A delightful volume on embroidery written by a master of needlework. -
1911 Tiepolo La vie et L'Oeuvre Du PeintreParis: 1911A beautiful and extensively illustrated book of the Old Venetian Master, Tiepolo's works. -
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1936 The Art of Frank O. SalisburyEssex: 1936A stunning, limited first edition of the paintings of Frank O. Salisbury, signed by the artist. -
1870 Journal of a Landscape Painter in CorsicaLondon: 1870The first edition of this travelogue from popular Victorian author, Edward Lear. Beautifully complemented by landscape illustrations painted by Lear during his Corsican travels. -
1920-1922 2Vol Walker's Quarterly Numbers 1-8London: 1920-1922A brightly bound collection of the first eight issues of artist's biographies from Walker's Quarterly magazine, illustrated throughout with examples of the artist's work. -
c1950 Man in the ShowerLondon : c1950An stunning copy of a collection of Peter Arno's cartoons, Man in the Shower. -
1902 Little Engravings Classical & ContemporaryLondon : 1902A lovely collection of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer's engravings. -
1924 The New Book-Illustration in FranceLondon : 1924A beautiful first English edition of The New Book- Illustration in France. -
1909 Memorials of St Paul's CathedralLondon: 1909The first edition of this work dedicated to St. Paul's Cathedral, in a charming prize binding from Mercers School. -
1728 An Historical Essay on the Original of PaintingLondon: 1728The very scarce first edition of this study of the history of the origins of painting, beginning prior to the great flood, and concluding in 1276. -
1919 Cowdray and Easebourne PrioryLondon: 1919A large paper, limited edition illustrated monograph concerning the Tudor mansion of Cowdray House. -
1803 The Dances of DeathLondon: 1803A smart first edition thus recreating Hans Holbein's 'Dance of Death' woodcuts, featuring descriptions of each plate in both French and English. -
1913 The Old Farm House in Tottenham Court RoadLondon: 1913A very scarce copy of this booklet concerning the old Farm House in Tottenham Court Road in London by Ambrose Heal. -
1875 London A Complete Guide To The Places of Amusement, Objects of InterestLondon : 1875A beautifully illustrated and decorative guide to London and the places of interest and amusement within the city. -
1864 Painting Popularly ExplainedLondon: 1864A second edition of this comprehensive study of painting, in the original publisher's morocco binding. -
1924 The Old-World HouseLondon: 1924Herbert Cescinsky's study of interior and home design, first edition in two volumes. -
1943-1945 6 Vols Britain in PicturesLondon : 1943-1945A scarce illustrated set of six volumes of the Britain in Pictures series, including volumes on English Watercolours Painters and Early Britain. -
1911 A History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon: From the Earliest Time to the Present DayOxford: 1911A beautiful first edition volume of A History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon, with stunning illustrations. -
1865 Life in Normandy: Sketches of French Fishing Farming, Cooking, Natural History and Politics Drawn from NatureEdinburgh : 1865A lovely leather bound book on French fishing, farming cooking, natural history and politics. -
1892 Souvenir of Scotland: Its Cities, Lakes and MountainsLondon : 1892A delightful collection of 120 chromo prints of the stunning scenery of Scotland. -
1908 Southern SpainLondon : 1908A delightful travel guide to the splendour of South Spain, richly illustrated in colour throughout. -
1872 The Churches of SussexBrighton and Worthing : 1872A very scarce new edition of this collection of etchings descriptive of churches in Sussex. -
1906 Northern SpainLondon : 1906A gorgeously illustrated travel guide to Northern Spain capturing the beauty and sights of the country. -
1906 Bruges & West FlandersLondon : 1906A lovely first edition guide to Bruges and West Flanders richly and beautifully illustrated by Amedee Forestier. -
1907 The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian FolkLondon : 1907A wonderful and richly illustrated copy of The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian Folk. -
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1973 Drawings Verse & BeliefLondon: 1973A lovely first limited edition of this work by Bernard Leach, signed by he author. -
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1994 To Paint the Portrait of a BirdNot Stated : 1994A lovely edition of Jacques Prévert's poem adorned with colourful illustrations by Hazel Brook, a limited edition signed by the artist. -
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1926 PasticheLondon: 1926A limited edition of this music-room book adorned with drawings by Edmond X. Kapp, signed by the author and artist. -
1981 A Florilege: Chosen from the old HerbalsLondon : 1981A beautiful limited first edition copy of Gertrude Hermes floral wood engravings. -
1920 Ritter Gluck: Eine Erinnerung Aus Dem Jahre 1809Tolz : 1920An important limited edition print on Japon paper of E. T. A Hoffmann's short story Ritter Gluck.