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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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1937 Wonders of World EngineeringLondon: [1937]Two bright volumes exploring the wonders of engineering, edited by Clarence Winchester, with numerous illustrations. -
1902 Fra AngelicoLondon: 1902The second edition of this fascinating biography on Fra Angelica, an illustrated work in a pretty pictorial cloth. -
1912 The Uffizi GalleryLondon: 1912A first edition work illustrated with bright reproductions of the masterpieces held in Florence's Uffizi Gallery. -
1818 The History and Antiquities of the Abbey Church of St. Peter, WestminsterLondon: 1818The first edition of this illustrated history into the architecture and antiquities of Westminster Abbey, a wonderful work on the important landmark. -
1927 Indian ArchitectureLondon: 1927A history of architecture in India from the thirteenth century to the present day, illustrated throughout with photographic plates. -
1928 Through the Apennines and the Lands of the AbruzziCambridge: 1928The very scarce first edition of this travel study from artist Estella Canziani, illustrated throughout with colour plates of her own work. -
1929 Bridges a Study in Their Art, Science, and EvolutionNew York: 1929The illustrated first edition of this wonderful look at the evolution and art of bridges, a unique work by Charles Whitney. -
1977 BramanteLondon: 1977A near fine profusely illustrated work looking into the importance of Donato Bramante and his architectural contributions to the Renaissance. -
1972 Rome of the RenaissanceLondon: 1972A fine first English edition of this exciting study into the Renaissance architecture of Rome, a lavishly illustrated work. -
1911 l'Architecture Baroque en ItalieParis: 1911A French first edition work on the striking Baroque architecture in Italy, a wonderfully illustrated work on the architecture of the country. -
1989 Chinese ArchitectureLondon: 1989A near fine wonderful first edition work on the beautiful architecture in China, a fantastic volume illustrated in colour throughout. -
2019 Versailles Revival 1867-1937Paris: 2019A French first edition catalogue looking at the restoration and revival of Versailles from 1867 to 1937, a wonderful work illustrated in colour throughout. -
1991 VersaillesLondon: 1991A beautiful and superb example of this first English edition work on the beauties of Versailles, lavishly illustrated in colour throughout. -
1991 John Soane and the Bank of EnglandLondon: 1991A near fine first edition of this lovely look into John Soane's Bank of England, one of the most important pieces of architecture in England, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1963-65 Merveilles des Chateaux de FranceParis: 1963-65Three beautiful first edition volumes looking at the marvellous chateaux of France, a lovely work illustrated throughout in colour and monochrome. -
1975 Early Russian ArchitectureLondon: 1975The first English edition of this wonderful work on the striking early Russian architecture, illustrated profusely throughout in colour and monochrome. -
1960 Paprioke DivadlekoPraha [Prague]: 1960A very scarce paper theatre, complete with folding scenes and characters, published in the Czech Republic in the 1960s. -
1931 Buckingham Palace Its Furniture, Decoration & HistoryLondon: 1931A lavishly illustrated first edition copy of this fascinating and detailed history of Buckingham Palace and its connections to the Royal Family, a wonderful work with colour plates. -
1925 Zeppelin-Denkmal fur das Deutsche VolkStuttgart: 1925A first edition celebration of the zeppelin, published in German and illustrated throughout. -
1934-1958 2Vol William Morris at the Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon: 1934-1958Two delightful works published by London's Victoria and Albert museum to celebrate the work of William Morris. With numerous plates. -
1834 National Regeneration Which Letters Contain a Development of all the PrinciplesLondon: 1834A very scarce selection of letters published regarding the National Regeneration Society and factory reform. -
1836 The Lawrence Gallery A CatalogueLondon: 1836Two very scarce catalogues of the Lawrence Gallery collection displayed and sold at the Woodburn Gallery. -
1933 British BridgesLondon: 1933The first edition of this illustrated account of the bridges of England. -
1925 The Story of British Sporting PrintsLondon: 1925Illustrated throughout, this first edition work contains an extensive account of the history of sports engravings in England. -
1983 William Morris in Private Press and Limited EditionsPhoenix: 1983The first edition of this comprehensive work of bibliography concerning works associated with the artist William Morris. -
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1984-1986 2Vols William Morris and Sir Emery WalkerLondon: 1984-1986Two volumes of limited edition studies of these major figures in the Arts and Crafts movements, signed by the authors. -
1924 Frank BrangwynLondon: 1924-32A complete two volume collection displaying some beautiful plates by Frank Brangwyn for the 'Modern Masters of Etchings' series. -
1857 A Selection of Vases, Statues, Busts, &C. From Terra-CottasLondon: 1857A very scarce copy of John Marriott Blashfield's catalogue of his beautiful terracotta productions, illustrated with examples throughout in colour. -
1924 Modern Masters of Etching: Frank Brangwyn, R.A.London: 1924A first edition collection of numerous tipped in etchings from artist Frank Brangwyn. -
1989 William Morris and the Arts and Crafts MovementLondon: 1989A brightly illustrated first edition of this study of the designs of William Morris. -
1942 Oiling Chart for the Brown Type "A" Gyro CompassWatford: 1942A very scarce oiling manual for the Type A Gyro Compass by Brown, a unique World War Two era work on an important piece of technology. -
1841 Architectural Precedents With Notes and ObservationsLondon: 1841A scarce, first edition copy of Christopher Davy's work on architectural precedents, in decorative cloth. -
1916 Old Pottery and PorcelainLondon: 1916A first edition of this fascinating examination of antique pottery and porcelain from England and across the globe, illustrated throughout. -
1920 Old Crosses and LychgatesLondon: [1920]The first edition of this charming illustrated study of old crosses and lychgates by Aymer Vallance. -
1926 The BridgeLondon: 1926An excellent first edition of this charming illustrated study of the history of bridges. -
c1890 The Home WorkshopLondon: c1890A rather handy illustrated guide to all things home construction related, bound in the smart original cloth.