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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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1880 The Practical Carver and Gilder's GuideLondon: 1880An uncommon early edition of this practical guide to carpentry and gilding. -
1885 The Art of the English PotterLondon: 1885A smart copy of this informative work regarding the history of ceramics. Illustrated throughout. -
1937 Adventures in Light and ColourLondon: 1937A first U.K edition of this exemplary study on the art of stained glass. Written by an expert on the subject, and with striking examples of important stained glass. -
1845 A Series of Designs of Furniture and DecorationLondon: 1845A finely bound copy of this seldom complete series of designs by Henry Wood. A bright collection of hand-coloured interior drawings, which is extremely rare in such a lovely condition. -
1925 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1925-1927The complete four volumes of Percy Macquoid's lavishly illustrated, leading survey of English furniture. -
c1840 Cothele on the Banks of the Tamar the Ancient Seat of The Earl of Mount EdgcumbeLondon: c1840A very scarce pictorial guide to the Cornish manor house, 'Cotehele'. It is a medieval house with Tudor additions, in the parish of Calstock. -
1982 Sixteen Contemporary Wood EngraversLondon: 1982A fine example of this limited edition presentation of wood engravings. In the original wraps. -
1919 Modern Woodcuts and LithographsLondon: 1919A comprehensive look at French and English woodcut artists at the start of the twentieth century. -
1919 Modern Woodcuts and LithographsLondon: 1919A comprehensive look at French and English woodcut artists at the start of the twentieth century. -
1922 Contemporary English WoodcutsLondon: 1922An exceptionally well preserved, copy of this limited edition work regarding English woodcuts. With the scarce dust wrapper. -
1957 Teapots and TeaNewport: 1957A smart, first edition copy of this work regarding the history of teapots. A limited edition work on ceramics, with beautiful coloured plates. -
1992 Scarfe On StageLondon: 1992A first edition of celebrated illustrator and cartoonist Gerald Scarfe's 'Scarfe On Stage'. -
1973 Indecent ExposureLondon: 1973A limited first edition of Gerald Scarfe's collection of drawings. -
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1982 Gerald ScarfeLondon: 1982A scarce limited first edition volume of the works of Gerald Scarfe with a signed lithograph of Thatcher specially produced. -
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1989 Scarfe LandLondon: 1989A scarcely found signed first edition of Gerald Scarfe's vibrant menagerie of beasts and monsters. -
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1987 Scarfe's Seven Deadly SinsLondon: 1987A scarcely found signed first edition of celebrated illustrator and cartoonist Gerald Scarfe's 'Seven Deadly Sins'. -
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1859 Specimens of Ancient Wood-WorkLondon: 1859The first edition of this collection of etchings regarding ancient woodwork, by William Twopeny. Signed by him with a dedication to the front endpaper. -
1924 Historic Wall-Papers from Their Inception to the Introduction of MachineryPhiladelphia and London: 1924A beautifully illustrated look at the history of wallpapers. Being the first edition of this work, which is adorned with coloured plates. Written by an authority on the subject, Nancy Vincent McClelland. -
1934 Carpet Designs and DesigningEssex: 1934A first edition guide to the artistry of designing carpets. -
1907 Allgemeines Lexikon Der Bildenden KunstlerLeipzig: c1907A thirty-seven volume library set of German language dictionaries of visual artists. -
1994 Calvert Vaux Architect and Planner Alex Tatum First Edition Illustrated DustwrapperNew York: 1994A lovely first edition copy of this study of the nineteenth century architect, landscape designer and planner who notably co-designed what would later become New York's Central Park, Calvert Vaux. -
1983 Jefferson's Monticello Adams First Edition Clay Illustrated DustwrapperNew York: 1983A lovely first edition copy of this the major study of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello; copiously illustrated throughout and complete with the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1923 English Church Fittings Furniture and Accessories Cox DustwrapperLondon: [1923]A lovely copy of this fascinating and copiously illustrated monograph on Church fitting and furniture, by the renowned English cleric, activist and local historian John Charles Cox. -
1915 Pulpits, Lecterns, and Organs in English Churches Cox 1st Ed DustwrapperLondon: 1915A first edition copy of this fascinating monograph on pulpits, by the renowned English cleric, activist and local historian John Charles Cox. -
1973 Silk Road Fabrics from the Han to the T'Ang Dynasty Textiles Illus SlipcaseBeijing: 1973A lovely example of this work of Chinese textiles, written in the original Chinese. This work is in excellent condition and is held in the original slipcase. -
1991 Architecture of Western Gardens Mosser Teyssot DustwrapperCambridge, Massachusetts: 1991A fascinating collection of over seventy essay on garden design from the Renaissance to the end of the twentieth century from renowned scholars from Europe and America. -
1922 Alexander Kochs Handbuch Neuzeitlicher Wohnungs Kultur Illustrated DesignUnamed: 1922A wonderful example of this work of interior design, profusely illustrated throughout with examples of room designs. -
1981 The Windows of Christ Church Canterbury Cathedral Illustrated ColourLondon: 1981A beautifully illustrated work on the windows of Christ Church Cathedral in Canterbury. Illustrated, with numerous colour and black and white plates. -
1908-09 2vol Collector's Handbook Pottery & Porcelain Keramics W. Chaffers IllusLondon: 1908-09A profusly illustrated look at history pottery, porcelain, and ceramics, written by the leading antiquary William Chaffers. -
1973 The Victorian Country House Mark Girouard Dustwrapper First ReprintOxford: 1973A profusely illustrated work of British architectural history explore the designs of Victorian country houses. -
2001 Ornaments Patterns for Interior Decoration Kubisch Seger First Edition DustwrapperKöln: 2001A lovely work on interior decoration and historical ornamental designs by Kubisch and Seger, based on the earlier world-renowned collection on such a subject, George A. Audsley and Maurice A. Audsley's 'The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist'. -
1884 Book of Facsimiles of Monumental Brasses Europe Creeny Illustrated UncommonLondon: 1884An uncommon and illustrated work looking at European monumental brasses, written by William Creeny, an authority on monumental brasses. -
1977 5vol Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details Colonel S. S. Jacob FacsimileVaranasi; Dehli: 1977A beautiful five volume set showcasing the architectural design of Jeypore, India. In excellent condition, this is a facsimile edition of Colonel S. S. Jacob important work -
1841 The Art of Needle-Work from the Earliest Ages Countess of Wilton Third EdLondon: 1841An insightful and informative work regarding one of the oldest crafts and practical skills, needle-work. This work looks at the history of needle-work as well as practical discussions of various forms of needle-work. -
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1810 Observations on Popular Antiquities Mr Bourne John BrandLondon: 1810An interesting analysis on the folklore behind celebratory days throughout the year, written by John Brand.