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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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1851-1859 4 Vols Some Account of Domestic Architecture in EnglandOxford: 1851-1859A complete four volume, first edition set of Some Account of Domestic Architecture in England, with plates.
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1835 Remarks on the Architecture of the Middle Ages, especially of ItalyCambridge: 1835A first edition copy of Remarks on the Architecture of the Middle Ages, especially of Italy.
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1974 Furor HortensisEdinburgh: 1974A bright first limited edition of this collection of essays dedicated to the English landscape garden in memory of HF Clark.
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1966 The Park and the TownNew York: 1966A bright first edition of George F Chadwick's study of 19th and 20th century park planning and design.
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1861 The English Cathedral of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon : 1861An uncommon first edition copy of The English Cathedral of the Nineteenth Century, with illustrations.
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1836 A Glossary of Terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian and Gothic ArchitectureLondon : 1836A first edition, illustrated copy of this glossary of architectural terms.
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1829 The Principles of Gothic Architecture Elucidated by Question and AnswerLondon : 1829A rarely seen copy of this unusual work by Matthew Bloxam. Illustrated throughout.
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c1920 Practical Notes for Architectural DraughtsmenLondon : c1920A second edition copy of Practical Notes for Architectural Draughtsmen with illustrations.
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1924-1938 11 vols Journal of the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsLondon : 1924-1938Eleven volumes of Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects, from 1924-1938.
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1813 Itineraire Instructif de Rome Ancienne et ModerneRome: 1813A charming two volume work exploring the beautiful architecture and artistic features of the city of Rome.
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1938 London Reviewed Consideration for its Rebuilding in 1666Oxford: 1938An interesting reprint of a plan for the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666.
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1843 A Tabular Display of British ArchitectureLondon: 1843A beautiful and unusual folding table of architectural designs from Britain.
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1910 The Manor Houses of EnglandLondon : 1910A first edition copy of The Manor Houses of England, with illustrations.
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1881 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in EnglandOxford and London: 1881The seventh edition of this densely illustrated history of English architecture.
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1882 Gothic Ecclesiastical ArchitectureLondon: 1882Study of Gothic architecture by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam in two volumes.
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1954 The Bridges of BritainLondon : 1954A first edition, richly illustrated copy of The Bridges of Britain.
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1850 Notes on the Ecclesiastical and Monumental Architecture and Sculpture of the Middle Ages in BristolLondon : 1850A first edition copy of this architectural study of Bristol, with illustrations.
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1914 West Country ChurchesBristol: 1914-16Complete four volume set dedicated to the Churches of the West Country by W. J. Robinson, the first edition.
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1952 The Georgian Buildings of BristolLondon: 1952The first edition of this architectural and historical study of Georgian buildings in Bristol in the original dust wrapper.
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1926 Cottages: Their Planning, Design and MaterialsLondon: 1926A bright copy of this architectural survey of twentieth century cottage design.
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Signed1936 The Story of Bristol CathedralLondon: 1936A presentation copy from the author of the uncommon first edition of the illustrated history of Bristol cathedral by Maurice H Fitzgerald.
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1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A bright and beautifully illustrated first edition of this book dedicated to the topographical areas in and around Tennyson's homes.
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1855 Handbook of the Arts of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceLondon: 1855The first English language translation of M. Jules Labarte's exploration of the art of the middle ages and renaissance, illustrated throughout with vignettes.
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1965 The Work of Frank Lloyd WrightNot Stated : 1965A new edition of this study of the life-work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an excellent copy.
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1967 Designs of Inigo JonesFarnborough : 1967A bright reprint of the designs of architect Inigo Jones, with many folding plates.
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1854 The Fine Art's Courts in the Crystal Palace; The Palace, Park and Portrait GalleryLondon: 1854Sixteen guides to London's Crystal Palace bound in three volumes, each describing the contents of the venue of the Great Exhibition.
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1985 Gaudi 1852-1926 Antonio Gaudi i Cornet - A Life Devoted to ArchitectureKoln: 1985The first edition of this beautiful and densely illustrated study of the life and work of Gaudi.
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1957-1958 2 Vols The Cathedrals of Spain and ItalyLondon : 1957-1958Two first edition uniform volumes exploring the cathedrals of Italy and Spain, with illustrations.
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1978 The Perpendicular Style 1330-1485London: 1978The first edition of this architectural study in the original dust wrapper, from the library of aviator Cyrus Kay.
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1890 Studies in RuskinLondon: 1890The first edition of this charming large paper study of the works of key Victorian figure John Ruskin.
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1940 Masterpieces of English Furniture and ClocksLondon : 1940A limited edition copy of Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks, with colour illustrations.
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1914 ICS Reference LibraryLondon: 1914A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library.
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1887 Our National CathedralsLondon: [1887-89]Beautiful pictorial study of the architecture of British Cathedrals.
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Signed1964 The Family House in EnglandLondon: 1964Beautifully illustrated architectural study of the English domestic house, written and illustrated by Andrew Henderson. The author's presentation copy.
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1949 Murray's Berkshire Architectural GuideLondon : 1949A first edition copy of this architectural guide to the county of Berkshire, richly illustrated.
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1849 The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureLondon: 1849A first edition copy of John Ruskin's highly influential essay on the principles of architecture. Bound in handsome full morocco.