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Design
Here you will find our selection of works on design. Sometimes abstract sometimes architectural, always interesting. Please check back regularly. We often search out rare works on the subject but they tend not to hang around for long. If you have any special requests or questions about the books on design below, please do get in touch.
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1901 Modern Pen Drawings European and AmericanLondon: 1901A profusely illustrated work from 'The Studio' being an insight into European and American modern pen drawings. -
1852 The Art-JournalLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated guide to art history and theory in handsome half leather binding. -
1894 Old English Plate Ecclesiastical, Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and MarksLondon : 1894A lovely leather bound copy of Old English Plate, richly illustrated throughout. -
1907 The House Beautiful and UsefulLondon: 1907A first edition copy of this guide to furnishing and decorating a house. -
2018 Designing EnglishOxford: 2018A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated book about the design of early english publications. -
1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915The very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates. -
1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates. -
1905 Hall Marks of Gold and Silver PlateLondon: 1905The uncommon ninth extended and enlarged edition of this book on hall marks on silver and gold with illustrations. -
c1930 Sample Book of Silk Fabric SamplesNot Stated: c1930A very scarce and unique fabric sample book, consisting of just under one-thousand striking silk samples. -
1922 Le Costume en OrientParis; Berlin: 1922The First French language edition of Max Tilke's beautifully illustrated study of the costumes of the east, illustrated with one hundred and twenty eight bright plates, displaying the traditional dress of various nations. -
c1927 Decoration CoreenneParis: c1927Illustrated with forty-eight plates, six of which are in colour, this is a wonderful French language study of Korean artwork. -
c1927 Decoration TibetaineParis: c1927Illustrated with a number of plates, six of which are in colour, this is a bright early twentieth century study of Tibetan artworks. -
c1926 Decoration EgeenneParis: c1926Illustrated with forty-two plates, this is a bright copy of this beautiful early twentieth century study of Aegean art. -
1924 Decoration HindoueParis: 1924Illustrated with forty-eight plates, this is a smart first edition of Maurice Dupont's beautiful early twentieth century study of Indian art. -
1903 Papers of the Corps of Royal Engineers Volume XXVIII 1902Chatham: 1903The first edition, first impression of this collection of professional papers from the Corps of Royal Engineers from the year 1902. -
2000 Paris in 3D from Stereoscopy to Virtual Reality 1850-2000London : 2000A fascinating volume on the history and development of 3D imaging, made for the Paris in 3D exhibition in 2000. -
1977-1988 Theatre Designs And TechnologyNew York, St. Louis, San Francisco, Auckland, Bogota, Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, London: 1977-1988Two first editions of these illustrated works by George. C. Izenour about theatre design and technology. -
2012 Ove Arup Philosophy of Design Essays 1942-1981Munich: 2012A fascinating collections of essay from an outstanding philosopher-engineer. -
1935 2 vols An Introduction to a History of Woodcut With a Detailed Survey of Work Done in the Fifteenth CenturyLondon : 1935A complete two volume set of An Introduction to a History of Woodcut which is richly illustrated throughout. -
2009 Colour Travels through the PaintboxLondon : 2009A stunning volume that explores the significance of colour, in a wonderful slipcase. -
1859-1862 The Mason's, Bricklayer's, Plasterer's and Decorator's Practical GuideLondon: 1859-1862A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration. -
2006 Decorative OrnamentNew York: 2006A beautiful collection of decorative and ornamental design from around the world. -
1995 The Musical Clock Musical and Automaton Clocks & WatchesDerbyshire: 1995A wonderful first edition volume on the design and chimes of musical clocks and watches. -
1982 Oriental Rugs in Private CollectionsLondon: 1982A beautiful limited edition collection of oriental rugs, with over 200 full page colour plates. -
2019 Buckinghamshire Clock & WatchmakersPadbury: 2019A smart book detailing the history of clock making in Buckinghamshire, with over 400 illustrations. -
1953 A Directory of Antique FurnitureNew York : 1953A smart directory of European and American antique furniture, with numerous photographs throughout. -
2006 Urban Design FuturesAbingdon: 2006A wonderful and richly illustrated work on the challenges of urban design. -
1985 Grandfather Clocks and Their CasesLondon: 1985A richly illustrated edition of Loomes's study of grandfather clocks. -
1912 History of Sheffield Plate being an account of the Origin, Growth, and Decay of the Industry and of the Antique Silver and White or Britannia Metal TradeLondon : 1912An incredibly extensive volume on the history of Old Sheffield Plate and Antique Silver which is richly illustrated throughout. -
2008 Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from Wurttembergische MetallwarenfabrikSuffolk: 2008A stunning volume on Art Nouveau metalwork with illustrations and a reproduction of a 1906 metalwork catalogue. -
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1981 White Dial Clocks The Complete GuideNewton Abbot: 1981A stunning copy of this complete guide to White Dial Clocks, with photographs throughout. -
1925 Spode and His Successors A History of the Pottery Stoke-On-Trent 1765-1865London : 1925A stunning volume on the beautiful pottery of Josiah Spode and his successors, with colour plates and illustrations throughout. -
1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon : 1897A richly illustrated first edition copy of this work on the Chippendale Period in English Furniture. -
1929 Modern Interiors in Colour Assorted VolumeGermany: 1929A stunning collection of colour plates of modern interiors. -
1813 The Circle of The Mechanical Arts; Containing Practical Treatises on the Various Manual Arts, Trades, and ManufacturesLondon: 1813The scarce first edition of this early 19th century collection of treatises on mechanical arts such as architecture, carpentry, joinery and more, illustrated throughout. -
1915 Ancient Interiors in BelgiumLondon: 1915A beautifully illustrated architectural work on the history of interiors in Belgium, part of a limited edition publication of only two hundred copies.