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Architecture
We have a particular fondness here at Rooke Books for Architecture. As a result we often have a goodly number of special works on the subject. Of course classicism is well represented but we are also very keen on the Gothic. So here you will find Pugin as well as Palladio.
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1867 The Dwellings of the Labouring ClassesLondon: 1867The fourth edition, sixth thousand of British architect Henry Roberts' illustrated study of the homes of the Victorian era labouring classes. -
1839 Designs for Cottage and Villa ArchitectureLondon: 1839The first edition of S. H. Brooks' popular illustrated early Victorian era work of architecture design. -
1833 An Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and FurnitureLondon: 1833A handsome copy of the very scarce first edition of J.C. Loudon's architectural work, a principal architectural study of the mid nineteenth century. -
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1880 Architecture and How It Arose; With a Model for the GothicLondon: 1880A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce late nineteenth century discussion of the origins of Gothic architecture. -
1881 Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in EnglandLondon: 1881The seventh edition of this illustrated chronological guide to the history of architecture in England by Thomas Rickman, an important work in the Gothic Revival movement. -
1814 The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of SalisburyLondon: 1814An excellent copy of the first edition of John Britton's illustrated study of the architecture and history of Salisbury Cathedral. -
1851-55 The Stones of Venice The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureLondon: 1851-55A smart set of the architectural works of John Ruskin, a lavishly illustrated set of his celebrated works. -
1988 2 Volumes English Neo-Classical ArchitectureLondon : 1988A lovely first edition copy of Damie Stillman's comprehensive study of English Neo-Classical Architecture. Found in the unclipped dustwrapper, in the original slipcase. -
1881 Lectures on Architecture delivered at the Royal AcademyLondon: 1881Collection of lectures on architecture delivered by Edward M Barry, the scarce first edition. -
1899 6 Volumes The Principles and Practice of Modern House-ConstructionLondon: 1899An early edition of this set detailing the principles underlying the construction of houses in the nineteenth century. -
1871 Villa and Cottage ArchitectureLondon: 1871A beautifully illustrated and very scarce study of nineteenth century architecture in England. -
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1873 The Stones of VeniceLondon: 1873-4The signed new edition of John Ruskin's influential treatise on the art and architecture of Venice, complete in three volumes. -
1893 The Poetry of ArchitectureLondon: 1893First authorised edition of this large paper study of architecture and natural scenery by renowned art critic John Ruskin. -
1902 Architecture Industry & Wealth Collected PapersLondon: 1902Early edition of William Morris's anthology of architectural essays. -
1901 The Art of Building a HomeLondon : 1901A second edition copy of this collection of lectures on building a home, with illustrations. -
1867-1873 10 Vols Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIè au XVIè siècleParis : 1867-1873A lovely set of this scarce dictionary compiled by French restoration architect Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc. -
1819 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture, from the Conquest to the ReformationLondon : 1819A second edition copy of this work on English architecture by Thomas Rickman, with illustrations. -
1945 British Art and Building SeriesLondon: 1945-50A scarce set of eight first edition volumes from Batsford's series dedicated to the art and architecture of Great Britain. -
1879 2vols Lectures on The Rise and Development of Mediaeval ArchitectureLondon: 1879A first edition copy of this uncommon two volume set on Medieval architecture. -
1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847-56The very scarce two series of the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society's collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories in uniform morocco bindings. -
1849 The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle AgesLondon: 1849The first edition of this large paper study of medieval architecture, lavishly illustrated. -
1876 The Habitations of Man in all agesLondon: 1876The bright first English translation of this illustrated architectural study by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. -
1835 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England from the Conquests to the ReformationLondon : 1835A fourth edition copy of this English architectural study, with illustrations. -
1943 2 vols Histoire de L'ArchitectureParis : 1943A complete two volume set of Histoire de L'Architecture with illustrations. -
1882 3vols The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical ArchitectureLondon: 1882A charming three volume work on Gothic architecture, illustrated throughout with woodcuts. -
c1915 4 Volumes Eléments et Théorie de l'Architecture Julien Gaudet IllustratedParis: c1915Across four heavily illustrated volumes, architect and theoretician Julien Gaudet summarises the course he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts. Published in French. -
1924-1938 11 vols Journal of the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsLondon : 1924-1938Eleven volumes of Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects, from 1924-1938. -
1895 An Interesting Description of the Ancient Norman Church, St. Michael's Stoke PriorBirmingham: 1895A scarce work on the restoration and reopening of the Norman church, St. Michael's at Stoke Prior. -
1938 London Reviewed Consideration for its Rebuilding in 1666Oxford: 1938An interesting reprint of a plan for the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666. -
1919 The Caliph's Design: Architects! Where is your Vortex?London: 1919The first edition of Lewis Wyndham's collection of essays discussing modern art and architecture. -
1886 Handbook of Lichfield CathedralLichfield: 1886The third edition of this very scarce work on Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire. -
1907 Practical Church DecorationLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this scarce work on church decoration, with colour illustrations. -
1882 Gothic Ecclesiastical ArchitectureLondon: 1882Study of Gothic architecture by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam in two volumes. -
1954 The Bridges of BritainLondon : 1954A first edition, richly illustrated copy of The Bridges of Britain. -
c1870 Keyworth & Everard's Views of Cirencester and NeighbourhoodCirencester: c1870A very scarce album of views of Cirencester. -
1850 Notes on the Ecclesiastical and Monumental Architecture and Sculpture of the Middle Ages in BristolLondon : 1850A first edition copy of this architectural study of Bristol, with illustrations.