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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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1911 A History of French ArchitectureLondon: 1911The first edition of Sir Reginald Blomfield's study of French architecture of the old regime.
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1840 Architectural Illustrations, History and Description of Carlisle Cathedral; Geometric ProportionsLondon: 1840The first editions of two works from British architect, author and draughtsman Robert William Billings, examining the architecture of Carlisle and Worcester Cathedrals.
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1814 The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of SalisburyLondon: 1814An excellent copy of the first edition of John Britton's illustrated study of the architecture and history of Salisbury Cathedral.
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1851-55 The Stones of Venice The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureLondon: 1851-55A smart set of the architectural works of John Ruskin, a lavishly illustrated set of his celebrated works.
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1875 English Country HousesLondon: 1875The second edition of William Wilkinson's sought-after architectural study of English country-houses.
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1881 Lectures on Architecture delivered at the Royal AcademyLondon: 1881Collection of lectures on architecture delivered by Edward M Barry, the scarce first edition.
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1871 Villa and Cottage ArchitectureLondon: 1871A beautifully illustrated and very scarce study of nineteenth century architecture in England.
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1872 A Treatise on the Building and Ornamental Stones of Great Britain and Foreign CountriesLondon : 1872A first edition copy of this work on ornamental stones, with illustrations.
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1841-1848 Studies from Old English MansionsLondon: 1841-1848The complete four volume set of C. J. Richardson's beautifully illustrated study of Old English houses, and their contents.
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1891 History of Indian and Eastern ArchitectureLondon : 1891A new edition copy of this interesting volume on Indian and Eastern architecture, with folding plates.
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1854 Lectures on Architecture and PaintingLondon: 1854The first edition of this publication of lectures delivered in Edinburgh 1853 by John Ruskin with illustrations.
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1893 The Poetry of ArchitectureLondon: 1893First authorised edition of this large paper study of architecture and natural scenery by renowned art critic John Ruskin.
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1839 The Student's Instructor in Drawing and Working the Five Orders of ArchitectureLondon : 1839An illustrated copy of The Student's Instructor in Drawing and Working the Five Orders of Architecture.
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1893 Art and HandicraftLondon: 1893The scarce first edition of John D Sedding's work concerned with architecture and design.
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1947 The Architectural Association 1847-1947London : 1947A first edition copy of this history of The Architectural Association, with illustrations.
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1894 Garden-Craft Old and NewLondon: 1895A bright new edition of John D Sedding's study of garden design.
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1870 A House for the SuburbsLondon : 1870A third edition copy of A House for the Suburbs, with folding plates.
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1901 The Art of Building a HomeLondon : 1901A second edition copy of this collection of lectures on building a home, with illustrations.
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1819 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture, from the Conquest to the ReformationLondon : 1819A second edition copy of this work on English architecture by Thomas Rickman, with illustrations.
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1945 British Art and Building SeriesLondon: 1945-50A scarce set of eight first edition volumes from Batsford's series dedicated to the art and architecture of Great Britain.
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1952 The Smaller English House 1500-1939London: 1952The first edition of this study of small English houses from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century.
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1950 The Gothic World 1100-1600London, New York, Toronto, Sydney: 1950The first edition of this study of the architecture and art from the Gothic era in the original dust wrapper.
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1948 The Georgian Buildings of Bath from 1700 to 1830London: 1948The first edition of this densely illustrated work on the famous architecture of Bath with many plates.
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1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847-56The very scarce two series of the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society's collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories in uniform morocco bindings.
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1814 The Architectural Antiquities of Great BritainLondon: 1814The fourth volume of John Britton's extensive architectural study of the antiquities of Great Britain.
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1848 Parish Churches; Being Perspective Views of English Ecclesiastical Structures: Accompanied by Plans Drawn to A Uniform Scale, and Letter-Press DescriptionsLondon : 1848A first edition copy of this work on Parish churches, with illustrations.
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1845 Sacred ArchitectureLondon: [1845]A lavishly illustrated study of sacred architecture by Richard Brown.
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1851 The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and IllustratedLondon : 1851A first edition copy of The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated by Edmund Sharpe, with illustrations.
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1844 The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical ArchitectureLondon : 1844A sixth edition copy of this popular guide to Gothic Architecture with illustrations.
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1849 The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle AgesLondon: 1849The first edition of this large paper study of medieval architecture, lavishly illustrated.
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1938 History of Spanish ArchitectureLondon: 1938A bright first edition of Bernard Bevan's study of Spanish architecture.
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1848 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England from the Conquest to the ReformationLondon : 1848A fifth edition copy of this work on English architecture by Thomas Rickman.
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1842 Anglican Church Architecture with Some Remarks on Ecclesiastical FurnitureOxford: 1842A first edition copy of this fascinating architectural work with illustrations.
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1835 Architectural Notes on German ChurchesCambridge : 1835A new edition of William Whewell's architectural study dedicated to German churches.
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1856 Lectures on Church-Buildings: With Some Practical Remarks on Bells and ClocksLondon : 1856A second edition copy of Lectures on Church-Buildings: With Some Practical Remarks on Bells and Clocks, with illustrations.
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1811 A Treatise on the Ecclesiastical Architecture of England During the Middle AgesLondon : 1811A first edition copy of this volume on ecclesiastical architecture by John Milner, with illustrations.