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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1721-22 Antiquity Explained, and Represented in SculpturesLondon: 1721-22The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English.
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1929 The Domestic Architecture of England During the Tudor PeriodLondon: 1929The second edition, two volume set of profusely illustrated works on architecture by Garner and Stratton.
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1912 The Building News and Engineering Journal Plate VolumeLondon: 1912A collection of plates depicting architectural designs from the 'Building News and Engineering Journal'.
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1912 The First & Chief Groundes of ArchitectureLondon: 1912A limited edition copy of this facsimile of John Shute's important illustrated work on architecture.
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1971 A Treatise on Forming, Improving and Managing Country ResidencesLondon: 1971A complete two volume republication of John Loudon's detailed work on country homes.
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1929 Tudor Homes of EnglandNew York City: 1929A beautifully illustrated work on the architecture of Tudor homes in England by Samuel Chamberlain and Louis Skidmore.
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1968 Eighteenth Century Architecture in South AfricaCape Town: 1968A smart third edition of this detailed study on eighteenth century architecture across South Africa.
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1945 Bombed Churches as War MemorialsCheam: 1945A very smart first edition copy of this architectural work on bombed churches as war memorials.
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1916 Vanished Towers and Chimes Of FlandersPhiladelphia: 1916A very smart first edition of this beautiful collection of images commemorating the lost Flemish architecture of the First World War.
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1952 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset: Vol I - WestLondon: 1952An excellent first edition copy of this highly illustrated work presenting the historical monuments of Dorset.
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1924-1930 5vol Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England) An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in LondonLondon: 1924-1930A smart complete set of this inventory of historical monuments across London, with illustrations and folding plates.
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1892 Historic Houses of the United KingdomLondon: 1892A smart first edition copy of this descriptive and illustrated work on historic houses in the UK.
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1904 Old Cottages, Farm Houses, and Other Half-Timber BuildingsLondon: 1904A first edition copy of this profusely illustrated work on picturesque buildings in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Cheshire.
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1927 The Preservation of Ancient Cottages: An AppealLondon: 1927A smart copy of this illustrated appeal for the preservation of ancient English cottages.
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1836 Forty-Six Plates Illustrative of Nobleman and Gentlemen's Seats, and Public BuildingsLondon: 1836A scarce volume of forty-six plates of Lancashire, a topographical work of plates from Baines' history of the county.
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1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex.
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1902 Living LondonLondon: [1902]A three volume complete set on life in London, edited by George R Sims and illustrated profusely throughout.
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1924-25 The Heart of London and In London's By-WaysLondon: [1924-25]Two first edition works on London with colour illustrations by E. W. Haslehust, in their original dust wrappers.
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1902 A Short History of Sepulchral Cross-Slabs with Reference to Other Emblems Found ThereonLondon: 1902A smart first edition of this illustrated history on the sepulchral cross-slabs of the early centuries in Britain.
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1909 The Cottage Homes of EnglandLondon: 1909The first edition of this beautifully illustrated book on English cottages, with colour illustrations by the noted Helen Allingham.
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1813 An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of LichfieldLondon: 1813Charles Wild's very scarce first edition monograph on the impressive architecture of Lichfield Cathedral.
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1966 The Windmills of Surrey and Inner LondonLondon: 1966The first edition of this charming study of British windmills. Illustrated throughout.
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Signed1908 Old London ChurchesLondon: 1908Canon Benham's signed Limited Edition study of the historic churches of London, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Garratt.
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1874 Building Construction. Vol. II. - PlatesLondon and Glasgow: 1874The very scarce plate volume of R. Scott Burn's informative work on late nineteenth century construction techniques.
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1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911The first edition of this colourfully illustrated monograph on the castles of Britain by Charles H. Ashdown.
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1911 2vol The Architecture of The Renaissance in FranceLondon: 1911A detailed work of art history, studying the architecture of the French Renaissance period.
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1905 London: Vanished & VanishingLondon: 1905The first edition of this work illustrated and written by painter Philip Norman, depicting old and vanishing architecture in London.
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1950 Suffolk and NorfolkLondon : 1950The second edition of this work on Norfolk and Suffolk architecture by M. R. James, profusely illustrated by G. E. Chambers and in the original dust wrapper.
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1914 London Survivals: A Record of the Old Buildings.London : 1914The first edition of this work on London's historical architecture written by P. H. Ditchfield and illustrated throughout by E. L. Wratten.
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1914 The Book of Old Sundials & Their MottoesLondon: 1914The first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on sundials and the mottoes carved into them, written by Warrington Hogg.
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1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A bright first edition of this book dedicated to the topographical areas in and around Tennyson's homes, with illustrations throughout.
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1807-1811 10vols Antiquarian and Topographical CabinetLondon: 1807-1811A first edition of this profusely illustrated set, describing the history and topography of ancient monuments and architecture in Britain, with many engraved plates.
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1922 The Meaning of MasonryLondon: 1922A smart copy of this detailed commentary on the art of masonry.
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c1920 Book of Plans of the London TheatresLondon: c1920A vanishingly scarce and fascinating work illustrating the plans of London theatres, by H. J. Adams.
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1976 A Pictorial History of Architecture in AmericaNew York : 1976The complete first edition two volume set of this informative and copiously illustrated work on American Architecture by G. E. Kidder Smith, in the original illustrated slipcase.
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1980 Victorian Architectural DetailsNew York : 1980The second printing of this work featuring Victorian architectural patterns from two influential works by Marcus Cummings and Charles Miller.