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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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1956 English Country Houses: Mid Georgian 1760-1800London: 1956A bright first edition, first impression of this profusely illustrated work on Mid-Georgian architecture by Charles Hussey, with the original dust wrapper.
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1900 Old Cottages and Farmhouses in Kent and SussexLondon: 1900A first edition of this vastly illustrated work on cottages and farmhouses in Kent and Sussex.
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1915 The Architects' Compendium and Catalogue: 29th Annual IssueLondon: 1915The twenty-ninth annual Architects Compendium, containing useful architectural materials, fittings and features for the year 1914.
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1905 The Dickens CountryLondon: 1905The first edition of this illustrated work on the residences of the noted Charles Dickens, written by Frederick G. Kitton and bound in full straight grain morocco.
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Signed1959 Here, of All PlacesLondon: 1959A lovely copy of this pictorial history of domestic architecture, signed with illustrations by the author.
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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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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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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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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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1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911The first edition of this colourfully illustrated monograph on the castles of Britain by Charles H. Ashdown.
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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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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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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.
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1997 From Folly to Follies: Discovering the World of GardensItaly : 1997A lovely copy of the first edition of this profusely illustrated work on gardens by Michel Saudan and Sylvia Saudan-Skira, in the original dust wrapper.
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1991 The Paris RitzParis : 1991The first edition of this profusely illustrated work on the iconic Ritz hotel in Paris with vibrant photographs, written by Mark Boxer.
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1927 Decorative Plasterwork in Great BritainLondon: 1927The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of British decorative plasterwork, written by Laurence Turner.
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1984 The Making of the Royal Pavilion Brighton: Designs and Drawings.London: 1984The first edition of this profusely illustrated and informative work on the making of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton by John Morley.
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Signed1949 Windsor Castle Through Three Centuries: A Description and CatalogueLeigh-on-Sea: 1949A smart limited edition of this detailed catalogue of the Windsor collection across three centuries, with illustrations throughout.
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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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1892 Garden Design and Architects' GardensLondon: 1892The first edition of this work on garden design and the author's, W. Robinson's, dislike of forcing nature to conform with architecture, illustrated throughout and in the original cloth.
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1957-1960 Eighteenth Century Architecture and Furniture in South AfricaLondon; Pretoria: 1957-1960A very smart pair of works exploring architecture and design in South Africa in the Eighteenth Century, highly illustrated throughout.