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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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Signed1818 Critical Description of the Procession of Chaucer's Pilgrims to CanterburyLondon: 1818A signed presentation copy of this very scarce work from art critic William Carey, inscribed to American painter Washington Allston.
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1846 The Great Civil War of the Times of Charles I. and CromwellLondon: 1846An association copy of George and Richard Cattermole's interesting study on the English Civil War, inscribed by Charles Cattermole, the son of the author and nephew of the illustrator.
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1844-1845 2 Vols Illuminated Illustrations of FroissartLondon: 1844-1855An uncommon work depicting the illuminated manuscripts of Jean Froissart's Chronicles. Illuminated by British illustrator Henry Noel Humphrey
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1879 An Etcher's RambleLondon: 1879A vanishingly scarce portfolio of mounted etchings by the British artist, Arthur Evershed.
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1882-1902 Pamphlets Regarding CeramicsVarious: 1882-1902A unique compilation of late nineteenth-century archaeological pamphlets and articles, many of which are inscribed by the authors to noted archaeologist Alexander Stuart Murray.
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1914 Grinling Gibbons' Carvings in Saint Paul's CathedralLondon: 1914A beautifully illustrated collection of plates showcasing Grinling Gibbons' woodcarvings in St. Paul's Cathedral, the personal copy of Sir Alexander Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms.
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Signed2004 David Gentleman: Watercolours from Andalusia to ZanzibarLondon : 2004A beautiful first edition fifty year survey of artist David Gentleman's watercolours with a letter written by the artist included.
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1926 TransformationsLondon: 1926A collection of essays concerning art by Bloomsbury Group member Roger Fry, an interesting association copy signed by Frances Partridge.
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Signed1918 The Life and Works of Ozias Humphry, R.A.London: 1918A signed Limited Edition copy of this study of portrait miniature painter Ozias Humphry, illustrated throughout with examples of the artist's works, and supplemented with a wealth of ephemera.
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Signed1963 Deux FatrasiesCannes: 1963A very scarce limited edition poem by Robert D Valette. Illustrated by Salvador Dali.
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c1898 The Cabinet Album Views of Southampton and NeighbourhoodNot Stated: c1898A very scarce, Concertina-style book showcasing photo impressions of Southampton and surrounding areas.
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1908 Maufra, Peintre Et GraveurParis: 1908A review of the work of the early 20th century French painter, etcher, and lithographer.
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1985 The Wood Engravings of Gwenda MorganLondon: 1985A scarce, finely bound, limited edition copy of Gwenda Morgan's wood-engravings. With a letter from Morgan to the prior owner of this work, Allan Freer.
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Signed1817 The Monumental Effigies of Great BritainLondon: 1817-1832An exceptional association copy of C A Stothard's important twelve part work on British effigies. From the library of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, with an inscription from his supporter and admirer, John Ruskin.
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1971 Let the Wild Rumpus Start III Where the Wild Things AreNew York: 1971A very bright and crisp, scarce giclee print from Maurice Sendak's classic children's tale 'Where the Wild Things Are'.
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Signed1970 Marcel Duchamp, or, The Castle of PurityLondon: 1970A beautiful first edition of this critical work looking into the art of Marcel Duchamp, signed by the author. From the library of the publisher Tom Maschler.
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1924 Woodcuts and Some WordsLondon: 1924An uncommon, excellent example of Edward Gordon Craig's woodcuts. Written by the artist himself, this work looks at Craig's woodcuts between 1898 and 1921.
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1991 The Wood Engravings of Blair Hughes-StantonPinner: 1991The first trade edition of this biography of the influential wood-engraving Blair Hughes-Stanton. An association copy, with fascinating provenance.
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Carl Werner's Nile SketchesLondon: 1875The very scarce first edition of Carl Werner's water-colours from his travels along the Nile from 1871-1875. A vibrant collection of plates from this famous artist.
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1924 Old English Sporting Books Ralph Nevill Holme Limited Edition IllustratedLondon: 1924A first limited edition copy of this fascinating reference work on sporting works, providing a critical survey of such sports as racing, hunting, couching, shooting, and fishing in England.
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1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour.
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Signed1926 Nottingham Past and Present Hammond Limited Edition Hand Coloured Plates Signed by Author ScarceNottingham: 1926A limited edition of 'Nottingham; Past and Present', signed by the author with thirty six hand-coloured plates and in the very scarce dustwrapper.
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Signed1914 Francisco Goya Hugh Stokes Signed Dedicated R. A. Walker Bookplate James GuthrieLondon: 1914A signed and dedicated copy of this work on Francisco Goya, from the personal library of R. A. Walker.
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1905 Old Testament ART Shaw SPARROW Limited SignedLondon: 1905A signed limited edition of this fascinating exploration of religious art.