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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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1989 The Art of Botanical IllustrationLondon: 1989A smart copy of this vastly illustrated work on botanical illustrations from author Edward Martyn Rix. -
1982 Lid Off a Daffodil: A Book of PalindromesLondon: 1982A bright first edition of this impressive book of palindromes, embellished with compelling reversible illustrations. -
1989 The Face of the Moon: Galileo to ApolloMissouri: 1989An award winning and fascinating illustrated catalogue featuring depictions of the face of the moon . -
c1950 Comic Movies Flicker Book: Cinderella and the Glass SlipperLondon: c1950A vanishingly scarce flicker book containing the charming tale of 'Cinderella and the Glass Slipper'. -
1967 Poems and MasksCincinnati: 1967A very scarce limited edition collection of poetry by Vera Wainwright, accompanied by illustrations by Austin Osman Spare. -
1888 3vol Anecdotes of Painting in England; with Some Account of the Principal ArtistsLondon: 1888A smart three volume new edition set of this collection of writings on painting in England. -
1880 Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in BrittanyLondon: 1880A smartly bound first edition of this highly illustrated travelogue of Brittany from English writer and artist Henry Blackburn. -
1869 Gems of English Art of This Century: Twenty-Four Pictures from National CollectionsLondon: 1869A smartly bound first edition of this bright collection of artworks from national collections. -
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1922 Etching Craft: A Guide for Students and CollectorsLondon: 1922A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Robins's study of the history and techniques of etching, inscribed to renowned etcher Muirhead Bone. -
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1922 Le Souper Interrompu Avec Cinq Dessins Rehausses D'AquarelleParis: 1922A limited edition play by the French poet and writer Paul-Jean Toulet, signed and beautifully illustrated with hand enhanced watercolour paintings by Louis Suire, and in the original, very scarce glassine dust wrapper. -
1978 Early Prints of New Zealand 1642-1875Christchurch: 1978A richly illustrated book that tackles the lack of reference works for early New Zealand artwork. -
1762-63 Anecdotes of Painting in EnglandStrawberry Hill: 1762-63The first edition of Horace Walpole's extensive work on painters, complete with many plates. -
1894 Crumbling Idols: Twelve Essays on Art Dealing Chiefly with Literature, Painting and the DramaChicago and Cambridge: 1894A lovely example of the first edition of this collection of twelve essays by American literary figure Hamlin Garland. -
1921 English Goldsmiths and Their MarksLondon: 1921The second edition of this interesting work on English goldsmiths, with many facsimiles of their maker's marks and bound in a unique full crushed morocco binding. -
1889 The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureLondon: 1889John Ruskin's beautifully illustrated work on the principles of architecture, bound in full calf. -
1876 Shakespeare Scenes and Characters; A Series of IllustrationsLondon: 1876An extensive collection of steel engravings from many noted artists and engravers, accompanying and depicting the stories and characters of the celebrated William Shakespeare. -
1894 Crumbling Idols: Twelve Essays on Art Dealing Chiefly with Literature, Painting and the DramaChicago and Cambridge: 1894A lovely example of the first edition of this collection of twelve essays by American literary figure Hamlin Garland. -
1904 The Poets' CornerLondon: 1904The first edition of Max Beerbohm's humorously illustrated collection of satirical caricatures of famed poets. -
1891 Lectures on Architecture and Painting, Delivered at Edinburgh 1853London: 1891A collection of lectures by John Ruskin on art and architecture, illustrated and bound by Mudie in a half morocco binding. -
1918 Carol Pictures by the Guild of Country PlayersNot Stated: 1918A very scarce collection of seven illustrated plates by W. Graham Robertson, in celebration of the festive performances of the Guild of Country Players. -
1946 Soldats Et Généraux Des Campagnes D'Europe Occidentale 1944-1945Paris : 1946A collection of more than sixty delicately colourful aquarelles depicting military personnel from the Second World War. -
1954 RosesLondon: 1954The first edition, first impression of this series of selected roses from one of the most popular botanical artists in history, Pierre-Joseph Redoute. -
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1979 A View of Kilvert: Passages from the Diary of the Rev. Francis KilvertGlasgow : 1979A beautifully illustrated collection of Francis Kilvert's diary passages, being a limited edition copy signed by the artist, John O'Connor. -
c1770 Hand Coloured Lithograph of the Lateran Obelisk in Rome for a ZograscopeNot Stated: c1770A unique print for a zograscope, showing the Lateran Obelisk as it stands in Rome, a beautifully hand-coloured print. -
1977 Ehret: Flower Painter Extraordinary. An Illustrated Biography.London: 1977A very smart first edition of this illustrated biography of German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret. -
1992 In Praise of ToadstoolsWiltshire: 1992A very smart first edition of this illustrated volume on toadstools from British artist Suzanne Lucas, with a photocopied letter from the author laid in. Volume I only. -
1990 Egypt Classical Art ToursLondon: 1990A near fine set of two illustrated works from the 'Classical Art Tours' series, taking the reader through some of the greatest artistic wonders of Egypt. -
1969-1970 Great Museums of the WorldLondon: 1969-1970A brilliant set of three works from the 'Great Museums of the World' series, each richly illustrated throughout. -
2002-2004 14vol Minerva: The International Review of Ancient Art & ArchaeologyLondon: 2002-2004A smart collection of issues from Minerva magazine, for lovers of ancient art and archaeology. -
1997 The Art of Ancient EgyptLondon: 1997A smart first edition of this detailed study on the art of Ancient Egypt from English art historian Gay Robins. -
1975 The Treasure of FlowersLondon: 1975A smart first edition of this highly illustrated work on flowering plants, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1951 La Sculpture EgyptienneParis: 1951The first edition of Jacques Vandier's heavily illustrated work on Egyptian Sculpture, written in French and in the original, vanishingly scarce glassine dust wrapper. -
1958 Causeries sur l'Art EgyptienBrussels : 1958The very scarce posthumously published discussion of Egyptian art by acclaimed Belgian Egyptologist, Jean Capart. -
1960 Egyptian Art: An IntroductionLondon: 1960The first edition of this illustrated work by Boris De Rachewiltz on ancient Egyptian artwork, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
c1940 Who's Who at the ZooStockport: c1940A vanishingly scarce children's book with illustrations that were created using a carbon offset production method which allows the reader to transfer the images to paper. -
1959 Nature Around YouLondon: 1959A three in one, vanishingly scarce work on the natural world by J. R. Stevens, with beautiful colour illustrations by Clarke Hutton, and in the original dust wrapper.