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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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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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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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1778 The Rudiments of Architecture; or, the Young Workman's InstructorEdinburgh: 1778A very scarce illustrated treatise instructing the reader on the rudimental aspects of architecture.
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1810 Etchings Representing the Best Examples of Ancient Ornamental ArchitectureLondon: 1810A very scarce study of ornamental architecture found in Italy, illustrated with detailed plates by Charles Heathcote Tatham, compiled on his travels.
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1915 Choix de Mosaiques Romaines D'AlgerieParis: 1915A very scarce collection of ten colour plates depicting the impressive Roman mosaics of Algieria.
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1909 The Cottage Homes of EnglandLondon: 1909A strikingly bound first edition of this charming work exploring the beautiful architecture found in the English countryside, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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c1700 A Collection of Plates of Jean le PautreNot Stated: c1700A collection of the detailed engraved plates of Jean le Pautre, an important designer and engraver of the seventeenth century.
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1808 Essays on Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1808The third edition of this brilliant series of essays on the development of Gothic architecture in England, a fascinating study.
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1847 The Pictorial Gallery of Arts: Fine ArtsLondon: 1847The first edition of the second volume of 'The Pictorial Gallery of Arts', with this richly illustrated work examining fine art, sculpture, architecture and paintings.
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1867-79 Illustrations of the Rood-Screen at Randworth and Barton TurfNorwich: 1867-69A volume of two scarce works on the rood screens of Randworth and Barton Turf, illustrated works by C. J. W. Winter.
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1862 Graphic illustrations of WarwickshireBirmingham: 1862A beautifully illustrated work depicting the county of Warwickshire, gathering together drawings by various popular illustrators of the nineteenth century.
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1849 Architectural Notices of the Churches of the Archdeaconry of NorthamptonLondon: 1849The first edition of this beautifully illustrated architectural study of the churches of Northampton, from the library of publisher John Murray III.
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1835 Gothic Furniture in the Style of the 15th CenturyLondon: 1835The first edition of Augustus Welby Pugin's illustrated monograph on fifteenth century style Gothic furniture.
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1836 Details of Antient Timber Houses of the 15th and 16th CenturiesLondon: 1836The first edition of this study by A. Welby Pugin, looking through twenty-one plates at the timber houses of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
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1871 Der ParthenonLeipzig: 1871A scarce first edition copy of Adolf Michaelis' study on the Parthenon, a detailed monograph illustrated with one folding plate.
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1850 A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic ArchitectureOxford: 1850The fifth edition of John Henry Parker's fascinating and educational discussion on architecture, illustrated throughout.
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c1830-1840 Catalogue de J. J. Ducel Fils, Maitre de Forges a ParisParis: c1830-1840A very scarce and richly illustrated mid nineteenth century catalogue of ironwork and ornamental design from Parisian forge master and iron worker J. J. Ducel.
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c1930 L'Oeuvre de Daniel Marot, Architecte de sa Majeste Britannique Guillame IIIParis: c1930A very scarce collection of over one-hundred plates depicting the work of French-born Dutch architect Daniel Marot.
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1930 Les Chefs-d'Oeuvre du Papier Peint. Tableaux-Tentures de Dufour & LeroyParis: [1930]An uncommon portfolio work looking at impressive painted French wallpapers by Dufour and Leroy, complete with plates, including six in colour.
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1852 Notre-Dame de ReimsReims: 1852The scarce second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of Reims cathedral.
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1839 Antiquities of ChesterLondon; Chester: [1839]An uncommon work on the beautiful antiquities of Chester by John Skinner Prout, a smart example of this first edition.
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1873 Carvings and Sculptures of Worcester CathedralLondon: 1873The first edition of this scarce study of Worcester Cathedral, illustrated with mounted albumen photographs.
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1891 Christ Church, OxfordLondon: 1891The scarce first edition of this charming late nineteenth century celebration of Christ Church, Oxford.
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1928 A History of ArchitectureLondon: 1928The eighth edition of this guide to the history of architecture by Sir Banister Fletcher, enclosed in its increasingly scarce dust wrapper.
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1894 S. Paul's Cathedral and Old City LifeLondon: 1894A scarce study on St. Paul's Cathedral by a Sub-Dean, William Sparrow Simpson, an interesting illustrated history.
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1826-27 Designs For Parsonage Houses, Alms Houses and Half a Dozen Hints on PicturesqueLondon: 1826-27Two architectural volumes on Tudor domestic architecture by Thomas Frederick Hunt, beautifully illustrated with detailed engravings throughout.
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1807 Antiquities of Westminster; the Old Palace; St. Stephen's ChapelLondon: 1807The first edition of this illustrated study on the antiquities of Westminster, including fourteen hand-coloured plates.
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1983 The English Mediaeval HouseLondon: 1983A smart first edition copy of this extensive work on mediaeval architecture, with illustrations.
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1988 Ancient English Houses 1240-1612London: 1988Christopher Simons Sykes's chronicle of English architecture from the thirteenth century, bright first edition.
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1904 The British Home of To-dayLondon: 1904The uncommon first edition of this architectural study of British homes.
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1910 The Manor Houses of EnglandLondon : 1910A first edition copy of this celebration of old manor houses of England.