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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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1986 Nihonga: The Japanese GardenLondon: 1986An excellent brochure introducing the Nihonga Exhibition held at the Barbican Art Gallery in London in 1985-86 and its complementary Japanese Garden. -
1946 Britain Between West and EastLondon: 1946A very scarce edition of this extraordinary Contact Book. A magazine covering various topics such as politics, economics, arts, and society. -
c1880 Principles of Decorative DesignLondon, Paris and New York: c1880An important and uncommon Victorian work on the subject of interior design, lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1895 Modern IllustrationLondon: 1895An immensely illustrated limited edition work looking at the popular art of the late Victorian era. -
1904 Daumier and GavarniLondon: 1904One of 'The Studio's' special numbers, published alongside their periodical; this volume focusing on the beautiful art of Honore Daumier and Paul Gavarni. -
1898 The Treatises of Benvenuto Cellini on Goldsmithing and SculptureLondon: 1898An uncommon, limited edition of this beautifully created English translation of Benvenuto Cellini's treatises. -
1931 Original Engraving and Etching an AppreciationLondon: 1931The first edition of this lavishly illustrated ode to the beauties of etchings and engravings. -
1947 Jean Fouquet and His TimeSwitzerland: 1947Paul Wescher's study on the influential fifteenth century works of Jean Fouquet, illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout with examples of Fouquet's paintings. -
1992 William Nicholson The Graphic WorkLondon: 1992A beautifully illustrated work on the printmaking of William Nicholson, illustrated in colour throughout. -
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1910 The Sleeping BeautyLondon: 1910A de luxe, signed edition of this beautifully illustrated edition of Sleeping Beauty. Illustrated by Edmund Dulac. -
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1932 Pewter Down the AgesLondon: 1932A fascinating edition detailing the history of the use of pewter around Europe. -
2004 Art of the Renaissance BronzeLondon: 2004A lovely and uncommon first edition of this work on bronze art in the Renaissance period. -
1989 The Robert Lehman Collection Italian MajolicaNew York: 1989A fine first edition of this beautifully illustrated volume on the Italian maiolica collected by Robert Lehman. -
1987 Catalogue of the Glaisher Collection of Pottery & PorcelainLondon: 1987A fine limited edition two volume set of the extensive Galisher pottery and porcelain collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum, illustrated beautifully in colour. -
1988 Italian Maiolica Catalogue of the CollectionsCalifornia: 1988A fine catalogue of the Getty Museum's maiolica, illustrated with beautiful colour plates of the Italian pottery. -
c1887 The Modern School of ArtLondon, Paris, New York & Melbourne: c1887A richly illustrated two volume set describing modern artists. -
1883 Some Modern Artists and Their WorkLondon: 1883The first edition of this late-Victorian study of the popular artists of the day, illustrated profusely. -
1828 Illustrations to Heraldry William HeathLondon: 1828A very scarce, beautifully illustrated work on heraldry. Produced by William Heath, a British artist noted for his caricatures. -
1910 Oriental Carpets Runners and Rugs and Some Jacquard ReproductionsLondon: 1910The first edition of this highly illustrated work on Oriental carpets, rugs, and runners, illustrated beautifully in bright colour throughout. -
1988 The Gilbert Collection of Gold and SilverLos Angeles: 1988A fine first edition of this beautiful look at Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of antique silver and gold, illustrated throughout in colour and monochrome. -
c1895 Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Scenes, Cities and PaintingsChicago: c1895A richly illustrated collection of photographs detailing treasures and important scenes and places from around the world. -
c1882 Sea PicturesLondon: c1882A lovely collection of illustrations depicting life at sea, published by the Religious Tract Society. -
1891 Pictures from the German FatherlandLondon: 1891A beautiful collection of hand-drawn pictures detailing Germany, its landscape and cities. -
1970 Norman Rockwell: Artist and IllustratorNew York: 1970A charming edition of this volume comprising multiple plates illustration Norman Rockwell. -
1957 Paul KleeLondon: 1957The facsimile of this work reproducing ten colour plates by renowned artist Paul Klee from the Richard Doetsch-Benziger Collection. -
1957 Paul KleeLondon: 1957The facsimile of this work reproducing ten colour plates by renowned artist Paul Klee from the Richard Doetsch-Benziger Collection. -
1895 Japanese Wood Engravings Their History, Technique, and CharacteristicsLondon: 1895The first edition of this colourfully illustrated history of the art of Japanese wood engravings, compiled by William Anderson. -
1936 Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages a Review of its Characteristics Decoration FolkloreLondon: 1936The first edition of this beautiful study of the history of Chinese Jade, illustrated with bright colour plates throughout. -
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1970 The Tarns of LakelandNot Stated: 1970An illustrated account of the tarns of the Lake District, written, illustrated and signed by W. Heaton Cooper. -
1934 L'Art en GreceParis and London: 1934A fascinating work on the art of Greece in thee French language, with photographs throughout. -
1863 A Letter to H S Patteson Esq Mayor of Norwich and Chairman of the St Andrew's HallAnon: 1863A scarce piece of local history in relation to St Andrew's Hall Norwich. Being a letter from Richard Noverre Bacon to the mayor of Norwich, Henry Staniforth Patteson. -
1899 Representative Painters of the XIXth CenturyLondon & New York: 1899A wonderful and richly illustrated history of painters of the 1800s, including the likes of Constable, Holman Hunt, Rossetti and Turner. -
c1898 4vol The Master Painters of BritainLondon: c1898A smart and scarce four volume set regarding the greatest artists of Britain up until the end of the nineteenth century, illustrated. -
1883 Collector's MarksLondon: 1883A fantastic and thorough guide to the marks of various collector passed to F. G. Stephens, with an envelope containing a number of examples. -
