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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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1900 Oriental RugsNew York: 1900A brightly bound first edition of John Kimberly Mumford's illustrated study of the oriental rug.
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1879 Wentzel Jamitsers Entwurfe zu Prachtgefassen in Silber und GoldBerlin: 1879A very scarce work consisting of lithographic plates of the silver and gold vessels made by Viennese goldsmith and artist Wenzel Jamnitzer.
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c1830-1840 Catalogue de J. J. Ducel Fils, Maitre de Forges a ParisParis: c1830-1840A very scarce and richly illustrated mid nineteenth century catalogue of ironwork and ornamental design from Parisian forge master and iron worker J. J. Ducel.
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c1930 L'Oeuvre de Daniel Marot, Architecte de sa Majeste Britannique Guillame IIIParis: c1930A very scarce collection of over one-hundred plates depicting the work of French-born Dutch architect Daniel Marot.
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1924 Bronzes et Bois Sculptes des Collections PriveesParis: 1924The first edition of this uncommon work presenting images of decorative objects hailing from the eras of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
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1881 Keramic Art of JapanLondon: 1881The second edition of this vibrantly illustrated celebration of Japanese ceramics, by George A. Audsley and James L. Bowes.
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1893 The Industrial Arts of the Anglo-SaxonsLondon: 1893The first edition of this richly illustrated study of the industrial arts of the Anglo-Saxons, with a 'publisher's compliments' stamp to the verso of the front free endpaper.
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2005 3 X Abstraction New Methods of DrawingNew York: 2005The scarce first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding three abstract artists.
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1910 A Book of Porcelain Fine Examples in the Victoria & Albert MuseumLondon : 1910A smart book of fine porcelain examples, with colour illustrations.
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1946 It Never DiesLondon: 1946A first edition copy of this work on the arts by wood-engraver John Farleigh.
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1928 Die Sammlung Oscar HuldschinskyBerlin: 1928A fascinating German work on the extensive art collection of Oscar Huldschinsky, with illustrations.
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c1911 Decorative Wood Work no. 3, Marqueterie Staining, etc.London: c1911The second edition of this very scarce illustrated booklet concerned with decorative wood work, a bright copy.
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1921 2 vols A General History of PorcelainLondon : 1921Two first edition volumes of this interesting history of porcelain, with colour plates.
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1952 Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and FitmentsLondon : 1952A sixth edition copy of this work on modern cabinet work and furniture, with plates.
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1890 The Magic Lantern: Its Construction and UseLondon: 1890The very scarce second edition of Perken, Son and Rayment's guide to the magic lantern, which they produced and sold, under the brand name 'Optimus'.
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1841-1848 Studies from Old English MansionsLondon: 1841-1848The complete four volume set of C. J. Richardson's beautifully illustrated study of Old English houses, and their contents.
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1923 Glass-Making in EnglandCambridge: 1923The first edition of this illustrated history of glass making in England in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1851 The Power of Form Applied to Geometric TraceryLondon : 1851A scarce first edition copy of The Power of Form Applied to Geometric Tracery, with illustrations.
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1974 Furor HortensisEdinburgh: 1974A bright first limited edition of this collection of essays dedicated to the English landscape garden in memory of HF Clark.
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1966 The Park and the TownNew York: 1966A bright first edition of George F Chadwick's study of 19th and 20th century park planning and design.
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2017 The Snail That Climbed the Eiffel Tower and Other WorkNorwich: 2017A shrink wrapped copy of The Snail That Climbed the Eiffel Tower and Other Work.
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1987 Die Uhr aus der FabrikKlagenfurt: 1987A lovely first edition of this uncommon German book dedicated with the American Waltham Watch Company.
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c1900 Decoration Historique en Occident et en OrientStuttgart: c1900A very scarce volume containing a series of coloured plates representative of decorative history of the East and the West
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1940 Masterpieces of English Furniture and ClocksLondon : 1940A limited edition copy of Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks, with colour illustrations.
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1889 The Church Plate of the County of DorsetSalisbury: 1889A first edition work showcasing the objects and antiquities of the Diocese of Salisbury.
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1909 English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century Volume ILondon: 1909Volume I from this book on furniture from the eighteenth century with illustrations.
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1914 ICS Reference LibraryLondon: 1914A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library.
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Signed1988 Swansea Porcelain Shapes and DecorationLondon: 1988A beautiful first and limited edition of A. E. (Jimmy) Jones and Sir Leslie Joseph's illustrated scarce study of Swansea porcelain.
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1894 A Text-Book of Elementary DesignLondon: 1894Scarce first edition of this book on decorative art by Richard G Hatton.
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c1926 Art in Needlework: a Book about EmbroideryLondon: c1926Bright copy of this book on embroidery by Lewis F Day and Mary Buckle.
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1925 Design: the Making of PatternsLondon: 1925Scarce third impression of this treatise on design by Richard G Hatton, rarely seen enclosed in its original dust wrapper.
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1971 The Officina BodoniNot Stated: 1971A scarce edition of this biography of the life and work of Giovanni Mardersteig with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.