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Art
Our best selection of art and art criticism through the ages. From the scholarly to the glossy, we try to keep a selection of the complete range of art books here.
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1902 Fra AngelicoLondon: 1902The second edition of this fascinating biography on Fra Angelica, an illustrated work in a pretty pictorial cloth. -
1912 The Uffizi GalleryLondon: 1912A first edition work illustrated with bright reproductions of the masterpieces held in Florence's Uffizi Gallery. -
1928 Through the Apennines and the Lands of the AbruzziCambridge: 1928The very scarce first edition of this travel study from artist Estella Canziani, illustrated throughout with colour plates of her own work. -
1960 Paprioke DivadlekoPraha [Prague]: 1960A very scarce paper theatre, complete with folding scenes and characters, published in the Czech Republic in the 1960s. -
1934-1958 2Vol William Morris at the Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon: 1934-1958Two delightful works published by London's Victoria and Albert museum to celebrate the work of William Morris. With numerous plates. -
1836 The Lawrence Gallery A CatalogueLondon: 1836Two very scarce catalogues of the Lawrence Gallery collection displayed and sold at the Woodburn Gallery. -
1925 The Story of British Sporting PrintsLondon: 1925Illustrated throughout, this first edition work contains an extensive account of the history of sports engravings in England. -
1983 William Morris in Private Press and Limited EditionsPhoenix: 1983The first edition of this comprehensive work of bibliography concerning works associated with the artist William Morris. -
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1984-1986 2Vols William Morris and Sir Emery WalkerLondon: 1984-1986Two volumes of limited edition studies of these major figures in the Arts and Crafts movements, signed by the authors. -
1924 Frank BrangwynLondon: 1924-32A complete two volume collection displaying some beautiful plates by Frank Brangwyn for the 'Modern Masters of Etchings' series. -
1857 A Selection of Vases, Statues, Busts, &C. From Terra-CottasLondon: 1857A very scarce copy of John Marriott Blashfield's catalogue of his beautiful terracotta productions, illustrated with examples throughout in colour. -
1924 Modern Masters of Etching: Frank Brangwyn, R.A.London: 1924A first edition collection of numerous tipped in etchings from artist Frank Brangwyn. -
1989 William Morris and the Arts and Crafts MovementLondon: 1989A brightly illustrated first edition of this study of the designs of William Morris. -
1916 Old Pottery and PorcelainLondon: 1916A first edition of this fascinating examination of antique pottery and porcelain from England and across the globe, illustrated throughout. -
1882 Emblems of SaintsNorwich: 1882A brightly illustrated and comprehensive accounts of the emblems and arms associated with Catholic saints. -
1922 La Conque MiraculeuseParis: 1922A scarce, first edition of this poem by Alexandre Mercereau. Illustrated by the self-proclaimed founder of cubism, Albert Gleizes. -
1902 A History of SienaLondon: 1902A history of Siena from a leading art historian of the region, with numerous illustrated plates. -
c1870 Deer Stalking in the HighlandsNot Stated: c1870An extremely scarce collection of illustrations depicting a deer-stalking adventure in the highlands of Scotland. -
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1896 Les Grands Saints Des Petits EnfantsParis: 1896A very scarce collection of illustrations by Etienne Moreau-Nelaton of saints. -
1880 6Vol Picturesque Seats of the Noblemen and GentlemenLondon: 1880Six beautifully illustrated volumes depicting the country seats, homes and estates of various British nobles and gentlemen. -
1927 Decorative Plasterwork in Great BritainLondon: 1927The first edition of Laurence Turner's detailed study into beautiful decorative plasterwork used in British architecture, a highly illustrated work. -
1908 The Romance of Roman VillasNew York : 1908A lovely first edition of these charming semi-historical fables by Elizabeth Champney, embellished with numerous plates. -
1830 Enamelled Impressions Struck off From the Splendid Series of Medal Dies, Illustrative of theNot Stated: 1830The first edition of Edward Thomason's unique project on enamelled impressions of medals, illustrated with twenty-seven teal impressions in this volume. -
1905 The Spirit of the AgeLondon: 1905A large paper edition dedicated to the incredible work of Frank Brangwyn, edited by W. Shaw Sparrow. The first edition. -
1922 Two Frank Brangwyn Illustrated VolumesLondon: 1922-24Two excellent first editions of these works illustrated by Frank Brangwyn. -
1890 Randolph Caldecott's SketchesLondon: 1890The first edition of this volume exploring Randolph Caldecott's sketches, with an introduciton by Henry Blackburn. -
c1845 3Vols in 1 France IllustratedLondon: c1845A beautifully illustrated study of France, with numerous full plate engravings and accompanying descriptive notes. -
1842 2Vol Canadian SceneryLondon: 1842A two volume first edition collection of delightfully engraved plates from noteworthy artist William Henry Bartlett, accompanied by text. -
1833-34 Landscape and Portrait Illustrations to the Life and Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1833-1834Three volumes of beautifully detailed engravings of subjects related to the life and works of Romantic poet Lord Byron, accompanied by three further volumes of explanatory notes. -
1840 2Vol American Scenery; or, Land, Lake and RiverLondon: 1840A two volume first edition collection of delightfully engraved plates from noteworthy artist William Henry Bartlett, accompanied by text. -
1833 Landscape and Portrait Illustrations to the Life and Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1833A selection of beautifully detailed engravings of subjects related to the life and works of Romantic poet Lord Byron. -
1988 Mabel Lucie AttwellLondon: 1988An excellent first edition of this volume by Chris Beetles in appreciation of Mabel Lucie Attwell and her art. -
1813 Poetical Sketches of ScarboroughLondon: 1813A first edition Georgian work consisting of poems and amusing hand coloured illustrations on the subject of the seaside town. -
1832-1834 4Vol Illustrations to Sir Walter Scott and Waverley NovelsLondon: 1832-1834Four illustrated volumes of engraved plates depicting locations and characters closely related to the writing of Sir Walter Scott. -
1923 The Book of Lovat Claud FraserLondon: 1923An excellent biographical account of the life and work of artist Claud Lovat Fraser, illustrated in colour. -
1973 Dylan Thomas Illuminations at the house of the poet's birthSwansea: 1973A beautifully illuminated work produced to commemorate twenty years since the tragic death of Dylan Thomas, containing quotes from nineteen of his poems.