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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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1958 Boxwood & GraverPrivately Printed: 1958A charming reproduction of wood blocks created for Penguin. With a foreword by Allen Lane. -
c1887 The Modern School of ArtLondon, Paris, New York & Melbourne: c1887A richly illustrated two volume set describing modern artists. -
1883 Some Modern Artists and Their WorkLondon: 1883The first edition of this late-Victorian study of the popular artists of the day, illustrated profusely. -
1828 Illustrations to Heraldry William HeathLondon: 1828A very scarce, beautifully illustrated work on heraldry. Produced by William Heath, a British artist noted for his caricatures. -
1910 Oriental Carpets Runners and Rugs and Some Jacquard ReproductionsLondon: 1910The first edition of this highly illustrated work on Oriental carpets, rugs, and runners, illustrated beautifully in bright colour throughout. -
1988 The Gilbert Collection of Gold and SilverLos Angeles: 1988A fine first edition of this beautiful look at Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of antique silver and gold, illustrated throughout in colour and monochrome. -
c1895 Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Scenes, Cities and PaintingsChicago: c1895A richly illustrated collection of photographs detailing treasures and important scenes and places from around the world. -
c1882 Sea PicturesLondon: c1882A lovely collection of illustrations depicting life at sea, published by the Religious Tract Society. -
1891 Pictures from the German FatherlandLondon: 1891A beautiful collection of hand-drawn pictures detailing Germany, its landscape and cities. -
1970 Norman Rockwell: Artist and IllustratorNew York: 1970A charming edition of this volume comprising multiple plates illustration Norman Rockwell. -
1957 Paul KleeLondon: 1957The facsimile of this work reproducing ten colour plates by renowned artist Paul Klee from the Richard Doetsch-Benziger Collection. -
1957 Paul KleeLondon: 1957The facsimile of this work reproducing ten colour plates by renowned artist Paul Klee from the Richard Doetsch-Benziger Collection. -
1895 Japanese Wood Engravings Their History, Technique, and CharacteristicsLondon: 1895The first edition of this colourfully illustrated history of the art of Japanese wood engravings, compiled by William Anderson. -
1923 Old English Walnut & Lacquer FurnitureLondon: 1923The first edition of this extensively illustrated history of English furniture, written by the eminent architect R. W. Symonds. -
1936 Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages a Review of its Characteristics Decoration FolkloreLondon: 1936The first edition of this beautiful study of the history of Chinese Jade, illustrated with bright colour plates throughout. -
1905-7 Chronicles in Cartoon a Record of Our TimeLondon: 1905-7The first edition of the fifteen articles by Bertram Fletcher Robinson on prominent figures of society of the time, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1986 2vol The President's HouseWashington: 1986A limited set number 393 of 1500 copies of these charming narrative on the history of the White House, with dedication and signed by Hillary and Bill Clinton. -
1959 Paintings by the Rt. Hon. Sir Winston ChurchillLondon: 1959A charming copy of this volume comprising paintings by Sir Winston Churchill, in original cloth case. -
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1970 The Tarns of LakelandNot Stated: 1970An illustrated account of the tarns of the Lake District, written, illustrated and signed by W. Heaton Cooper. -
1934 L'Art en GreceParis and London: 1934A fascinating work on the art of Greece in thee French language, with photographs throughout. -
1863 A Letter to H S Patteson Esq Mayor of Norwich and Chairman of the St Andrew's HallAnon: 1863A scarce piece of local history in relation to St Andrew's Hall Norwich. Being a letter from Richard Noverre Bacon to the mayor of Norwich, Henry Staniforth Patteson. -
1899 Representative Painters of the XIXth CenturyLondon & New York: 1899A wonderful and richly illustrated history of painters of the 1800s, including the likes of Constable, Holman Hunt, Rossetti and Turner. -
c1898 4vol The Master Painters of BritainLondon: c1898A smart and scarce four volume set regarding the greatest artists of Britain up until the end of the nineteenth century, illustrated. -
1883 Collector's MarksLondon: 1883A fantastic and thorough guide to the marks of various collector passed to F. G. Stephens, with an envelope containing a number of examples. -
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1923 Die Kunst der PrimitivenMünchen: 1923A fascinating study on the history of primitive, with colour plates and engravings. The first hardback edition. -
1906 Studies in the History and ArtAberdeen: 1906A first edition, attractive copy of these important studies on the Roman Empire, written by seven graduates at the University of Aberdeen. -
1851 An Essay on the Origin and Development of Window TraceryOxford and London: 1851A thorough and interesting architectural study into window tracery, illustrated with nearly four hundred illustrations. -
c1930 The Afghan Stuccos of the N.R.F. CollectionParis: c1930A scarce, attractive edition of this photographed collection of stuccos from the exhibition in the N. R. F. building in 1930. -
1866 A Century of Painters of the English SchoolLondon: 1866Two volumes on the English painters containing critical analyses and detail on art progression in England during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. -
1791 Address to the Society for the Improvement of British WoolLondon: 1791An uncommon second edition of John Sinclair's treatise on the improvement of British wool. -
1990 Modern MedicineLondon: 1990A very scarce programme for Damien Hirst's exhibition 'Modern Medicine' which was on display in 'Building One'. -
1995 Is Mr Death In?London: 1995A very scarce short film written by Damien Hirst. The first edition of this original typescript. -
1873 The Picture GalleryLondon: 1873A lovely collection of paintings by various prolific and popular artists. -
1869 The Early Works of Edwin Landseer, R. A.London: 1869A beautiful collection of the early works of Sir Edwin Landseer, alongside a sketch of the artist's life, illustrated with photgraphs of his works. -
1986 The Historical Mosques Of Saudi ArabiaLondon, New York: 1986A first scarce edition of this record of Saudi Arabia's Mosques written by Geoffrey King.