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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.
We deliver to all locations worldwide. and we send to every continent, every week. All our books are packed very carefully.
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2000 Decorative Art 1900s 1910sCologne : 2000A bright first edition of this visual exploration into early 20th-century decorative art, profusely illustrated throughout in colour. -
2001-3 The Lord of the Rings Visual CompanionLondon: 2001-3A first edition visual companion to the epic fantasy film trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings', with brilliant illustrations depicting scenes from the movies, all in their original dust wrappers. -
2001 Archibald KnoxLondon: 2001A superbly illustrated guide to the designer Archibald Knox, with contributions by notable curators, scholars and art historians. -
2003 British Glass 1800-1914Suffolk: 2003A comprehensive historical study of the Golden Age of British glassmaking, decorated throughout with stunning colour photographs. -
1967 Printing and the Mind of Man: A Descriptive Catalogue Illustrating the Impact of PrintLondon: 1967An excellent first edition of this authoritative reference of the development of printing on Western mankind. -
c1898 GemsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of gems and jewelry designs by Streeter & Co, a vividly illustrated work with chromolithographs. -
1947-1948 Signature: A Quadrimestrial of Typography and Graphic Arts: New Series, No. 3 and No. 5London: 1947-1948A delightful set of two issues from 'Signature', containing essays and reviews on typography and graphic arts, contained in a decorative binder. -
1927 History of the Merton Abbey Tapestry Works Founded by William MorrisLondon: 1927A wonderfully illustrated history of Merton Abbey Works, which housed the design firm Morris & Co. -
1933 The English Art Series: London Buildings, London Paintings and London SculptureLondon: 1933The first omnibus edition of Frank P. Brown's heavily illustrated 'English Art' series, covering architecture, paintings and sculptures. -
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1962 The Saturday BookLondon: 1962The twenty-second book of this annual miscellany, published from 1941 to 1975, covering a range of arts. -
1893 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1893A smart new edition of this charming Victorian guide to furnishing and keeping a new home, aimed at young householders. -
1886 Health Lectures Delivered in Manchester 1884-85-86: Eighth and Ninth SeriesLondon: 1886The very scarce eighth and ninth series of the 'Manchester Health Lectures', discussing the subject of house construction and healthy practice. -
1907 Spons' Mechanics Own Book: A Manual for Handicraftsmen and AmateursLondon: 1907A complete copy of Spons' 1907 guide for amateur craftsmen, outlining how to perform various skills. -
1841 The Surveyor, Engineer, and Architect: for the Year 1841London: 1841A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the engineering arts from British journalist Robert Mudie. -
1866-1870 Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly JournalLondon: 1866-1870Twenty-five volumes of the periodical 'Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly Journal', richly illustrated throughout and highly informative. -
1932 The Architectural Review A Magazine of Architecture & Decoration Vol LXXIIWestminster: 1932A profusely illustrated and fascinating magazine on architecture and interior design from the early twentieth century. -
1863 Papers Read At The Royal Institute of British Architects Session 1862-63London: 1863A very scarce illustrated volume featuring a collection of interesting papers on Architecture, published by the 'Royal Architecture of British Architects'. -
1854 The Builder: An Illustrated Weekly Magazine, for the Architect, Engineer Volume XIILondon: 1854The very scarce 1854 volume from one of the UK's oldest business-to-business magazines, with detailed engravings throughout. -
1945 Printing To-DayLondon: 1945An attractive first edition of this history of printing, richly illustrated and with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1896 A Manual of Mending and RepairingNew York: 1896The very scarce first US edition of Charles Godfrey Leland's informative guide to mending and repairing items around the home. -
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. -
1982 British Bookbindings presented by Kenneth H. Oldaker to the Chapter Library of Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1982A very smart first edition of this illustrated record of the book-bindings presented to the Chapter Library of Westminster Abbey by Kenneth H. Oldaker. -
1944 Report Improvements and Town Planning Committee for Post-War Reconstruction in the City of LondonLondon: 1944A fascinating report detailing proposed changes to the reconstruction of London post-war, embellished with folding plans throughout. -
1841 London InteriorsLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes in one. -
1983 The Pop-Up White HouseNew York: 1983An interesting pop-up book depicting the iconic White House, with fully illustrated interiors and paper dolls and accessories. -
1987 The Elizabethan House and GardenNot stated: 1987A delightful easy-to-make cardboard model of a manor house, with a pull-out pamphlet describing the running of an Elizabethan household. -
1992 A Collection of Pop-Up Mailing Cards of the Czech Republic from Vojtech KubastaPrague: 1992A collection of fifteen pop-up and moveable mailing cards of important sights from the Czech Republic, mostly in Prague. -
1967 Andy Warhol's Index (Book)New York: 1967The first edition, first impression of Andy Warhol's iconic pop-up book offering a glimpse into Warhol's world. -
2008 Inventions: Pop-up Models From the Drawings of Leonardo da VinciLondon: 2008An enjoyable and educational pop-up book that brings to life the drawing of Leonardo da Vinci's wonderful inventions. -
2012 Gaudi Pop-UpsLondon: 2012The first edition of this impressive pop-up book celebrating the artistic achievements of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. -
2006 Egyptian Palaces and Villas, 1808-1960Cairo: 2006An excellent copy of this fascinating survey of Egyptian palaces and villas, with a plethora of vibrant photographs in colour. -
1978 El Libro De Las FormasLos Angeles: 1978A very scarce unique educational pop-up book for children, teaching shapes and forms with vibrant illustrations and interactive elements. -
1989 Dimensional MazesNew York : 1989A bright pop-up book containing a challenging series of dimensional mazes in bold colour. -
c1906 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-MakerLondon: c1906The complete eight volume set of illustrated works by G. Lister Sutcliffe on carpentry and joinery. -
1837 Arcana of Science and Art: or, an Annual RegisterLondon: 1837An interesting annual report of inventions and discoveries in engineering, art and science, with engravings throughout. -
1893 Practical Designing: A Handbook on the Preparation of Working DrawingsLondon: 1893A smart first edition of this work on designing, with illustrations throughout.