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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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1905 The Decoration of LeatherLondon: 1905A beautifully bound first English edition of Georges de Recy's detailed work on the decoration of leather. -
1913 The Art of SilhouetteLondon: 1913A nicely bound first edition of Desmond Coke's study on the art of the silhouette, illustrated profusely with plates. -
1795-1810 The Biographical MirrourLondon: 1795-[1810]A scarce first edition set of Sylvester Harding's highly influential work of portraits of important figures, complete in three volumes. -
1888-90 The Art AnnualLondon: 1888-90A collection of four illustrated biographies on Meissonier, Hook, Bonheur, and Birket Foster, illustrated with examples of their art throughout. -
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1817 The Monumental Effigies of Great BritainLondon: 1817-1832An exceptional association copy of C A Stothard's important twelve part work on British effigies. From the library of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, with an inscription from his supporter and admirer, John Ruskin. -
1836 La Suisse Pittoresque, Ornee de Vues Dessinees Specialement Pour cet OuvrageLondres: 1836A finely bound first edition thus of William Henry Bartlett's extensive topographical work on Switzerland, illustrated profusely throughout. -
1820 Swiss Scenery From Drawings By Major CockburnLondon: 1820A beautifully illustrated topographical work on Switzerland in the nineteenth century, illustrated with sixty detailed engraved plates, bound in a half marbled calf binding. -
1935 Just Among Friends Pages From My Sketch BooksLondon: 1935Rare in the dust wrapper, the second edition of this immensely charming Cecil Aldin work, containing many portraits of dogs. -
1940 Dyes Made in AmericaNew Jersey: 1940A very scarce work produced by the Calco Chemical Division regarding the fabric dyes they make at their factory. Calco were the largest manufacturing sector in the United States. -
1885 The Art of the English PotterLondon: 1885A smart copy of this informative work regarding the history of ceramics. Illustrated throughout. -
1825 Synopsis of Ancient CostumeLondon: 1825The first edition of this chronological overview to ancient costume. Being excerpts from Reverend Fosbroke's 'Encyclopedia of Antiquities'. -
1937 Adventures in Light and ColourLondon: 1937A first U.K edition of this exemplary study on the art of stained glass. Written by an expert on the subject, and with striking examples of important stained glass. -
1969 English Barometers 1680-1860London: 1969A lovely first edition of this charming history of the English barometers, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1929 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1929A smart, sixth edition copy of J Herbert Slater's detailed guide to collecting engravings and the history of engravings. -
1973 City DevelopmentShannon: 1973The first facsimile edition of this important study of city development in the context of Dunfermline. -
1955 The History of PhotographyLondon: 1955An informative and important reference work on the history of photography. Gernsheim's work looks at the use of the camera obscura in the 11th century until 1914. -
1904 The Textile RecorderManchester: 1904A scarce bound set of twelve issues of this British produced periodical on textiles at the turn of the twentieth century. -
1862 Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, MiningLondon: 1862An extensive encyclopaedia on manufacturing and engineering, offering an interesting insightful into manufacturing in the Industrial Revolution, illustrated profusely. -
1943 A History of Architecture on the Comparative MethodLondon: 1943A beautiful edition of Fletcher's immensely important history of architecture, illustrated profusely throughout. -
1841 The Scenery and Antiquities of IrelandLondon: 1841A beautifully illustrated two volumes on Ireland by noted artist W H Bartlett. The first edition of this work, which is one of a wider series of engraved works. -
1861 Handbook to the Cathedrals of EnglandLondon: 1861The first edition of this guide to Cathedrals in Southern England. -
1911 The Picture Printer of the Nineteenth Century George BaxterLondon: 1911A very smart, first edition of this biographical study of artist and printer George Baxter. From the library of noted Art Historian, Patricia Milne-Henderson. -
1912 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1912A smart, fourth edition copy of J Herbert Slater's detailed guide to collecting engravings and the history of engravings. -
1900 Engravings and Their ValueLondon: 1900The third edition of J Herbert Slater's guide to engravings. -
1932 Tapis Anciens de la ChineParis: 1932A beautiful French work describing examples of Chinese rugs, illustrated with twenty striking hand-coloured plates. -
1862 Notice Des Tableaux Exposes Dans Les Galeries Du Musee Imperial du LouvreParis: 1862A beautifully bound series of catalogues regarding items in the Louvre. Comprising parts I, II and III of Villot's work. -
1668 L'Agriculture et Maison Rustique De Maistres Charles EstienneLyon: 1668A scarce, finely bound copy of Charles Estienne's collection of tracts on agriculture. This is an early edition of Estienne's son-in-law's revision of the work, translated into French. -
1948 Jack Bilbo an AutobiographyLondon: 1948A scarce, signed copy of Jack Bilbo's autobiography. Bilbo was a German writer, art gallery owner and self-taught painter. -
1676 Descrittione di Diversi Ponti Esistenti sopra li fiumi Nera e TevereRome: 1676A very scarce, first edition copy of Agostino Martinelli's beautifully illustrated architectural study of bridges. -
1764 The Handmaid to the ArtsLondon: 1764A complete two volume second edition of Robert Dossie's educational compendium on art, focusing on a wide variety of different art forms. -
1817 Stowe A Description of the House and GardensLondon: 1817A scarce, remarkably bright copy of this guide to this important Buckinghamshire country house, Stowe. -
1971 12 Pictures by Maurice SendakNew York and London: 1971A very bright collection of prints by the noted children's illustrator, Maurice Sendak. Being twelve giclee prints, from various works by Sendak. -
1971 Let the Wild Rumpus Start III Where the Wild Things AreNew York: 1971A very bright and crisp, scarce giclee print from Maurice Sendak's classic children's tale 'Where the Wild Things Are'. -
1971 Let the Wild Rumpus Start I Where the Wild Things AreNew York: 1971A very bright and crisp, scarce giclee print from Maurice Sendak's classic children's tale 'Where the Wild Things Are'. -
1971 Off to Bed Without Their SupperNew York: 1971A scarce, signed, limited edition print by Maurice Sendak. Being an original process lithograph from his well known book 'Where the Wild Things Are'. -
1904 Literary PortraitsLondon: 1904The first edition of Charles Whibley's work on prominent portrait painters, in a lovely signed binding by Bumpus.