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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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1890 Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1890A fascinating illustrated work on the history and architecture of Westminster Abbey, a signed presentation copy by the illustrator, Herbert Railton. -
1909 Memorials of St Paul's CathedralLondon: 1909The first edition of this work dedicated to St. Paul's Cathedral, in a charming prize binding from Mercers School. -
1919 Cowdray and Easebourne PrioryLondon: 1919A large paper, limited edition illustrated monograph concerning the Tudor mansion of Cowdray House. -
1913 The Old Farm House in Tottenham Court RoadLondon: 1913A very scarce copy of this booklet concerning the old Farm House in Tottenham Court Road in London by Ambrose Heal. -
1875 London A Complete Guide To The Places of Amusement, Objects of InterestLondon : 1875A beautifully illustrated and decorative guide to London and the places of interest and amusement within the city. -
1924 The Old-World HouseLondon: 1924Herbert Cescinsky's study of interior and home design, first edition in two volumes. -
1872 The Churches of SussexBrighton and Worthing : 1872A very scarce new edition of this collection of etchings descriptive of churches in Sussex. -
1906 Northern SpainLondon : 1906A gorgeously illustrated travel guide to Northern Spain capturing the beauty and sights of the country. -
1907 The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian FolkLondon : 1907A wonderful and richly illustrated copy of The Old Venetian Palaces and Old Venetian Folk. -
1981 Images of BrightonRichmond-upon-Thames: 1981A beautiful collection of topographic prints of Brighton, tracing its growth and character in the late 1800s, extensively illustrated and with colour plates. -
1926 Eton CollegeLondon: 1926A lovely edition of Christopher Hussey's richly illustrated study of the history and design of Eton College. -
1970 The Stones of the AbbeyNew York: 1970The first American edition of Pouillon's 'Les Pierres Sauvages', which he wrote while in prison, which reimagines the medieval construction of the Le Thoronet Abbey, illustrated with various photographs. -
1929 Windsor Old and NewLondon: 1929The first edition of this illustrated and scarce Limited Edition study of Windsor castle and its surroundings. -
1891 London City: Its History-Streets-Traffic-Buildings-PeopleLondon : 1891A richly illustrated first edition volume that details Victorian London and its people. -
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1925 The Building of Satellite TownsLondon: 1925A wonderful first edition copy of this urban planning work, which details how to build effective satellite towns and garden cities, with a typewritten and signed letter from the author Charles Purdom enclosed in the work. -
1954-60 Pelican History of Art SeriesHarmondsworth, Middlesex: 1954-60First edition copies of these illustrated works on the history of art and architecture around the world, enclosed in original dust wrappers. -
1864 Denkschrift zur Feier der Einweihung des neuen Gebaudes der Konigl. Polytechnischen SchuleStuttgard: 1864A very scarce, illustrated celebration of the construction of the Stuttgart Polytechnic, celebrating also King Charles I of Wurttemberg's visit to the site. -
1975 Decorative Plasterwork in Great BritainLondon: 1975A very smart, colourfully illustrated work on the history of decorative plasterwork in Great Britain, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1917 The Design and Construction of Industrial BuildingsLondon : 1917A scarce, illustrated first edition copy of Moritz Kahn's insightful detailing of the construction of industrial buildings. -
1956 Architecture of Britain in the Middle AgesBungay: 1956An extensively illustrated and expertly researched first edition copy of British architecture in the Middle Ages. -
1967 The Making of Classical EdinburghEdinburgh : 1967A beautiful book that is extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs about the making of Edinburgh New Town. -
1932 Recent Advances in Town PlanningLondon : 1932An extensively illustrated and well presented documentation of town planning during the 1930s. -
1938 La Construction de L'Ecole MilitaireParis: 1938A scarce and individual hand written and printed pamphlet on the construction of the military school with illustrations. -
1815 The Border Antiquities of England & Scotland: Vol IILondon: 1815A first edition copy of Vol II from Walter Scott's architectural study on the border counties of England and Scotland, co-authored by Luke Clennell and John Greig, with over forty illustrated plates. -
1867 The Life and Works of Sir Charles Barry, R.A., F.R.S.London: 1867The very scarce first edition of this richly illustrated biography of architect Charles Barry, responsible for the mid nineteenth century restoration of the Palace of Westminster. -
1902 The Orders of Architecture: Greek Roman and ItalianLondon: 1902The fourth revised and enlarged edition of this fascinating work on Greek, Roman, and Italian architecture, replete with numerous engraved plates. -
1977 An Architectural and General Description of the Town Hall, Manchester (1878)Manchester: 1977A fine, facsimile copy of this historical and architectural study of the Town Hall in Manchester, replete with numerous photo-lithographs and wood engravings. -
1881 An Essay on the History of English Church ArchitectureLondon: 1881The first edition of this copiously illustrated work on the history of church architecture in England. -
1930 Mouldings of the Tudor Period, A Portfolio of Full Size SectionsLondon: 1930The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of plates depicting mouldings of the Tudor period. -
1920 Old Crosses and LychgatesLondon: 1920An excellent copy of the first edition of Aymer Vallance's study of the history of the commemoration of the dead through stone crosses and lychgates. Illustrated throughout. -
1912 Great Buildings and How to Enjoy ThemLondon: 1912-25A uniformly bound group of three volumes from Edith A. Browne's architectural series, a first editions and two later printings. -
1936 A First, Second, and Third Book of ArchitectureLondon: 1936-8Group of three complete series of books on architecture by G. H. Reed, first book later printing, second and third first editions. -
1897 A History of Renaissance Architecture in England 1500-1800London: 1897The first edition of Reginald Blomfield's history of English Renaissance architecture, a highly illustrated two volume set. -
1864 Handbook to the Cathedrals of EnglandLondon: 1864-9Three uniform volumes from the detailed guide to English cathedrals, with numerous illustrations. -
2000 Encyclopaedia of Cottage Farm and Villa ArchitectureBath : 2000A beautiful 2 Volume set facsimile reprint of the 1846 Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm and Villa Architecture. -
1909 Roodscreens and RoodloftsLondon: 1909The first edition of this extensively illustrated study on the architectural features of medieval churches, a wonderful work on rood screens and rood lofts.