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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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1912-33 Bees, Architecture, The Sea-Shore and Ships and Sea-FaringLondon: [1912-33]A four volume set of works from the 'Shown' series, all beautifully illustrated with numerous plates, and discussing topics such as architecture, ships, bees and the sea-shore. -
1933 The English Art Series: London Buildings, London Paintings and London SculptureLondon: 1933The first omnibus edition of Frank P. Brown's heavily illustrated 'English Art' series, covering architecture, paintings and sculptures. -
1862-1878 The Builder, An Illustrated Weekly MagazineLondon: 1862-1878An impressive run of the incredibly popular 'Builder' magazine, an illustrated architectural monthly publication exploring diverse feats of design and architecture. -
1894 The Complete Works of John RuskinNew York: 1894A limited edition collection of works by John Ruskin, discussing architecture, art and more. -
1835 Practical Hints upon Landscape GardeningLondon: 1835The second edition of William S. Gilpin's beautifully illustrated guide to landscape gardening, with sixteen plates. -
c1900 Paris: Photographies en CouleursNot Stated: c1900A souvenir collection of seventeen photographs of famous French monuments, folded in a concertina which can be folded out. -
1891-2 The Architectural ReviewLondon: 1891-2Eight volumes of 'The Architectural Review' with numerous plates, bound into one volume in a faux crushed morocco binding. -
1866-1870 Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly JournalLondon: 1866-1870Twenty-five volumes of the periodical 'Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly Journal', richly illustrated throughout and highly informative. -
1932 The Architectural Review A Magazine of Architecture & Decoration Vol LXXIIWestminster: 1932A profusely illustrated and fascinating magazine on architecture and interior design from the early twentieth century. -
1921-1931 2vols The Architectural Review: Vol. L, No. 298; Vol. LXIX, No. 410London: 1921-1931Two issues of the influential 'Architectural Review' magazine, with illustrations throughout. -
1860-1862 2vol Papers Read at the Royal Institute of British Architects Session 1859-1860 & Session 1861-1862London: 1860-1862Two smart volumes of important papers read in session at the Royal Institute of British Architects, with illustrations. -
1863 The Building News and Engineering JournalLondon: 1863A smartly bound copy of the tenth volume of The Building News and Engineering Journal, with illustrations. -
1863 Papers Read At The Royal Institute of British Architects Session 1862-63London: 1863A very scarce illustrated volume featuring a collection of interesting papers on Architecture, published by the 'Royal Architecture of British Architects'. -
1891 Index to First Series of the Transactions of The Royal Institute of British ArchitectsLondon: 1891A vanishingly scarce index referencing works issued in print by the Royal Institute of British Architects. -
1864 Papers Read At The Royal Institute of British Architects Session 1863-64London: 1864A very scarce illustrated volume featuring a collection of papers on Architecture, published by the 'Royal Architecture of British Architects'. -
1839 The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal, Scientific and Railway Gazette Volume IILondon: 1839A very scarce early volume from this engineer and architect's periodical, adorned throughout with detailed engravings. -
1842 Transactions of the Royal Institute of British Architects of LondonLondon: 1842A beautifully illustrated collection of articles on architecture, with details on the projects and transactions of 'The Royal Institute of British Architects of London'. -
1854 The Builder: An Illustrated Weekly Magazine, for the Architect, Engineer Volume XIILondon: 1854The very scarce 1854 volume from one of the UK's oldest business-to-business magazines, with detailed engravings throughout. -
1836-42 Transactions of the Royal Institute of British Architects of LondonLondon: 1836-42Two interesting and beautifully illustrated volumes featuring articles on architecture, with details on the projects and transactions of 'The Royal Institute of Architects of London'. Previously owned by Sir Joseph Radcliffe. -
1857 The Builder: An Illustrated Weekly Magazine for the Architect, Engineer Volume 15London: 1857A very scarce edition from this journal of architecture, 'The Builder', comprising the year of 1857 and embellished with engravings throughout. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A wonderful collection of John Betjeman's essays on architecture, with -
1901 American Authors and Their Homes: Personal Descriptions & InterviewsNew York: 1901The first edition of this interesting illustrated work on the homes of American authors by Francis Whiting Halsey, in a special half cloth binding. -
1889 The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureLondon: 1889John Ruskin's beautifully illustrated work on the principles of architecture, bound in full calf. -
1949-50 Rudimentary Dictionary of TermsLondon: 1849-50The first edition of this dictionary of terms relating to architecture, engineering, fine art and much more, bound in quarter crushed morocco. -
1891 Lectures on Architecture and Painting, Delivered at Edinburgh 1853London: 1891A collection of lectures by John Ruskin on art and architecture, illustrated and bound by Mudie in a half morocco binding. -
2003 The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian ArchitectureLondon: 2003A very smart first English edition of this complete encyclopaedia of ancient Egyptian architecture, with illustrations. -
2001 The Monuments of Ancient EgyptLondon: 2001A very smart first edition of this fascinating work on the monuments of Ancient Egypt, with illustrations throughout. -
1949 Housing: A Survey of the Post War Housing Work of the London County CouncilLondon: 1949A very scarce colour illustrated work on post World War II housing in London, published by the London County Council and in the original dust wrapper. -
1926 The West End of Yesterday & TodayLondon: 1926The first edition of this illustrated topographical and historical work on the area of the West End in London -
1912 The Annals of The Strand: Topographical and HistoricalLondon: 1912A smart first edition of this illustrated historical and topographical work on the Strand. -
1841 London InteriorsLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes in one. -
1963 Shap Abbey Westmorland History & Architectural History and DescriptionLondon: 1963A smart copy of this historical and architectural study of Shap Abbey from Her Majesty's Stationery Office. -
1984 Clayton and Bell, Stained Glass Artists and DecoratorsLondon: 1984A smart first edition of this very scarce work on stained glass designers Clayton and Bell. -
1948 The Architectural Setting of Anglican WorshipLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this scarce inquiry into the setting of Anglican worship since the Reformation. -
1983 The Pop-Up White HouseNew York: 1983An interesting pop-up book depicting the iconic White House, with fully illustrated interiors and paper dolls and accessories. -
1987 The Elizabethan House and GardenNot stated: 1987A delightful easy-to-make cardboard model of a manor house, with a pull-out pamphlet describing the running of an Elizabethan household.