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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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2006 Hampstead Garden Suburb: Arts and Crafts Utopia?Chichester: 2006A well presented work on the Hampstead Garden Suburb in historical and architectural contexts, with accompanying illustrations and photographs. -
1849 An Introduction to the Study of Gothic ArchitectureOxford and London: 1849A first edition copy of this illustrated work on gothic architecture, written by nineteenth-century British archaeologist John Henry Parker. Scarce in this edition. -
1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A colourfully illustrated text detailing the topographical areas in and around Tennyson's homes, with well presented colour plates. -
1887-89 Our National CathedralsLondon & New York: 1887-89A splendid architectural work detailing the magnificent cathedrals of Britain, lavishly illustrated with colour plates. -
1948 A History of Architecture on the Comparative MethodLondon: 1948A heavily illustrated book on the history and evolution of architecture across the world. -
1916-53 Collected Works from 'Archaeologia'London: 1916-53A collection of essays published in the Society of Antiquaries of London's journal 'Archaeologia', covering various interesting points regarding London's archaeology and architecture. -
1887 3Vol Historical Memorials of Westminster AbbeyNew York: 1887A three volume Limited Edition historical study of London's Westminster Abbey, illustrated throughout and in signed half calf bindings. -
1909 The History of Westminster AbbeyCambridge: 1909A fascinating history of London's iconic and important abbey church, founded over a millennia ago. -
1937 English Inns and Road-HousesLondon: 1937The first edition of this volume exploring English inns and road-houses through plates in black and white, one in colour, by the author. -
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2002 The Queen's Gallery Buckingham Palace and Other WorksLondon: 2002A fine signed first edition work by John Simpson looking into the beautiful architecture of the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1993 Regency Design, 1790-1840: Gardens, Buildings, Interiors, FurnitureLondon: 1993An exquisite copy of this heavily illustrated work on regency design, furniture, and architecture in Georgian England. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2012 BauhausKoln: 2012Taschen's twenty-fifth anniversary special edition of this volume concerning German art school Bauhaus, in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1999 Whitehall Palace an Architectural History of the Royal Apartments, 1240-1698New Haven and London: 1999A striking first edition work exploring the architectural history of the Palace of Whitehall, a monumental palace now lost to history. -
1890 L'Architecture de Ve au XVIIe Siecle et les Arts que en DependentParis: 1890A richly illustrated account of architecture from between the fifth and seventeenth century. -
1930 The Wonders of ItalyFlorence: 1930An attractively bound later impression of this volume exploring the most notable places and works of art around Italy. -
1931 The Nag Hammadi Barrage, Upper EgyptLondon: 1931A very scarce paper discussing the construction of this barrage along the Nile, written by an engineer involved in the project. -
1929 Johnstone and Russell on the Gezira Irrigation SchemeLondon: 1929Two very scarce papers discussing the construction of Sudan's Gezira Irrigation Scheme, illustrated with folding diagrams. -
1903 The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the Eighty-FifthLondon: 1903A very scarce early twentieth century volume of an important architectural periodical, illustrated throughout with impressively detailed architectural plans of such impressive British buildings as Liverpool Cathedral. -
1910 The Country HomeLondon: 1910The first edition of this scarce volume, a magazine dedicated to the country home and life. -
1876 The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the ThirtiethLondon: 1876A very scarce late nineteenth century volume of an important architectural periodical. Illustrated throughout, and providing fascinating insights into the architecture of historical buildings in England. -
1885 The Builder An Illustrated Weekly Magazine Volume XLIXLondon: 1885A very scarce Victorian era architectural periodical. Illustrated throughout, and providing fascinating insights into the architecture of historical buildings in England, including Bristol Cathedral. -
1911 The Country HomeLondon: 1911-13A collection of three consecutive uniformly bound volumes of this magazine dedicated to the country life. A scarce collection. -
1892 A Memorial of the Late J. D. SeddingLondon: 1892A very scarce memorial on the death of John Dando Sedding, a personal and touching look into his life and important work as an architect. -
1949 Fresques Romanes des Eglises de FranceParis: 1949A lovely first edition illustrating Roman frescoes in French churches, from the library of David Talbot Rice. -
1925 Modern Swedish ArchitectureLondon: 1925A very smart copy of this work on modern Swedish architecture by Hakon Ahlberg, including a beautiful collection of illustrated plates. -
1908 The Building News and Engineering Journal. Volume the Ninety-Fifth. July to December, 1908.London: 1908The ninety-fifth volume of this popular architectural magazine, a lavishly illustrated work complete with many double-paged plates throughout. -
1907 The Building News and Engineering Journal. Volume the Ninety-Second. January to June, 1907.London: 1907Volume XCII of the popular 'Building News' periodical, an important architectural periodical illustrated lavishly throughout. -
1861 The Building News and Architectural Review: A Weekly Illustrated Record of the ProgressLondon: 1861An early volume of 'The Building News', a wonderful look into architectural development in 1861 replete with illustrations throughout. -
1885 The Builder An Illustrated Weekly Magazine Volume XLVIIILondon: 1885A very scarce Victorian era architectural periodical. Illustrated throughout, and providing fascinating insights into the architecture of historical buildings in England, including Westminster Abbey. -
1890 The Builder, an Illustrated Weekly Magazine Volume LVIII & LVIXLondon: 1890A scarce collection of the issues of 'The Builder' magazine from the year 1890; two volumes bound as one. With folding plans and plates throughout. -
1906 The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the NinetiethLondon: 1906A very scarce early twentieth century volume of an important architectural periodical. Illustrated throughout, and providing fascinating insights into the architecture of historical buildings in England, including Hampton Court Palace. -
1870 The Builder, an Illustrated Weekly Magazine Volume XXVIIILondon: 1870The scarce volume of 'The Builder' magazine from the year 1870, lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1905 The Building News and Engineering Journal. Volume the Eighty-Ninth. July to December, 1905London: 1905A smart copy of 'The Building News', this being Volume LXXXIX, covering the latter half of 1905, complete with many double paged plates and plans throughout. -
1927 The Architect & Building NewsLondon: 1927Volume CXVII of this scarce periodical, a wonderful insight into architectural developments and taste during the first half of 1927, with many folding plates throughout. -
1905 The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the Eighty-EightLondon: 1905A very scarce early twentieth century volume of an important architectural periodical. Illustrated throughout, and providing fascinating insights into the architecture of historical buildings in England. -
1871 The Builder An Illustrated Weekly Magazine Volume XXIXLondon: 1871A very scarce complete volume of architectural magazine 'The Builder', illustrated throughout with architectural plans for important historical sites.