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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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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates. -
1948 Oxford ReplannedLondon : 1948A fascinating first edition volume of Oxford Replanned, with folding colour maps and illustrations. -
1989 All Souls An Oxford College and its BuildingsOxford: 1989A wonderful first edition volume of a series of lectures given on the history of the Oxford College All Souls, with illustrations. -
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1977 The Virginia Journals of Benjamin Henry Latrobe 1795-1798New Haven: 1977Signed by the editor, present here are the illustrated first edition of the journals of prominent late eighteenth century American architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. -
1967 2 Vols Peeblesshire An Inventory of the Ancient MonumentsScotland: 1967Two wonderful volumes on the ancient and historical monuments of Peeblesshire, richly illustrated throughout. -
1947 Oxford StoneLondon : 1947A fascinating first edition volume on Oxford Stone, with illustrations throughout. -
1924 The Stones of StonehengeLondon: 1924The first edition of Herbert E. Stone's illustrated study of the architecture and construction of Stonehenge. -
1836 The History and Antiquities of the Abbey and Cathedral Church of GloucesterLondon: 1836Illustrated throughout with detailed engraved plates, this is Joseph Britton's informative study of the architecture and history of Gloucester Cathedral. -
1895 Stonehenge and Its Earth-WorksLondon: 1895The first edition of Edgar Barclay's illustrated study of the history and architecture of Stonehenge and its surroundings. -
1844 Churches of YorkshireLeeds: 1844A wonderfully illustrated mid nineteenth century study of the architecture of the various churches of Yorkshire. -
c1890 The Album of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury ViewsLondon: c1890A wonderful Victorian fold out souvenir, with illustrations of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury. -
c1830 Views in CambridgeCambridge: c1830A charming little collection of engraved plates, showing different landmarks in Cambridge. -
1859-1862 The Mason's, Bricklayer's, Plasterer's and Decorator's Practical GuideLondon: 1859-1862A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration. -
1951 An Inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments of the City of EdinburghLondon: 1951Bright first edition of this large paper volume concerning the architecture of the city of Edinburgh. -
1843 An Apology for The Revival of Christian Architecture in EnglandLondon: 1843The first edition of this uncommon discussion of the Gothic Revival by Augustus Welby Pugin, illustrated with ten plates. -
1839 Designs for Cottage and Villa ArchitectureLondon: 1839The first edition of S. H. Brooks' popular illustrated early Victorian era work of architecture design. -
1774-1778 The Builder's MagazineLondon: 1774-1778A bright half calf volume containing 175 of the 185 engraved plates from the scarce late eighteenth century periodical 'The Builder's Magazine'. -
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1915 The Norman Doorways in the Churches in the Northern Part of HampshireReading: 1915A fascinating volume on the doorways of churches in Hampshire, with illustrations. -
1947 Bombed London A Collection of Thirty-Eight Drawings by Hanslip FletcherLondon : 1947A stunning volume of drawings by Hanslip Fletcher of historical buildings that were bombed during the Second World War. -
1906 The Shores of the Adriatic The Italian Side An Architectural and Archeological PilgrimageLondon : 1906A lovely guide book for the beautiful Adriatic coast of Italy, richly illustrated throughout. -
1985 2 Vols The Cathedrals of England Southern England and Midland, Eastern & Northern EnglandMiddlesex : 1985Two wonderful first edition volumes that celebrate the Cathedrals of England with copious illustrations throughout. -
1998 The Modern Terminal: New Approaches to Airport ArchitectureLondon and New York: 1998A comprehensive and inspirations volume on new approaches to airport architecture which is richly illustrated throughout. -
1993 Companion to Contemporary Architectural ThoughtLondon : 1993A comprehensive volume of essays on architectural thought from various voices and perspectives, with illustrations throughout. -
1955-1970 English Country Houses Five VolumesLondon; Not Stated: 1955-1970The first editions, first printings of the English Country Houses series complete in five volumes in dust wrappers, -
1923 House and Cottage Construction First Edition Colour Plates in Three VolumesLondon: 1923Three volumes of the first edition, first printing of this book of houses and construction with colour plates. -
2005 Architecture as ExperienceLondon and New York: 2005An early edition of this study of experience architecture with illustrations. -
1962 Robert Adam and his CircleCambridge Massachusetts: 1962The first US edition, first printing of this illustrated historical study of Robert Adam in the original publisher's dust wrapper. -
1952 Building in EnglandOxford: 1952The first edition, first printing of this illustrated historical study in the original dust wrapper. -
1965-1978 3 Vols Anglo-Saxon ArchitectureCambridge: 1965-1978A complete, stunning three volume set of Anglo-Saxon Architecture that is richly illustrated, -
1929 Modern Interiors in Colour Assorted VolumeGermany: 1929A stunning collection of colour plates of modern interiors. -
1936 Modern Small Country HousesLondon : 1936A charming volume of Modern Small Country Houses which is richly illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings. -
2002 Nicholas Hawksmoor Rebuilding Ancient WondersNew Haven and London : 2002A wonderful first edition copy of Vaughan Hart's fresh and engaging take on the renowned architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. -
1990 The Architecture of Medieval BritainNew Haven and London : 1990A stunning first edition copy of this work on the architecture of Medieval Britain, profusely illustrated. -
1813 The Circle of The Mechanical Arts; Containing Practical Treatises on the Various Manual Arts, Trades, and ManufacturesLondon: 1813The scarce first edition of this early 19th century collection of treatises on mechanical arts such as architecture, carpentry, joinery and more, illustrated throughout. -
1993 Great Irish Houses and CastlesNot Stated: 1993A reprint early edition of this beautiful study of houses and castles in Ireland with the original dust wrapper. -
1818-23 Views of The Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and IrelandLondon: 1818-23The first four volumes of this comprehensive historical and architectural work on ancestral British noble seats, illustrated with numerous engraved plates.