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We have a wide and varied collection of books on all forms of Art and Architecture, encompassing Engineering, Design, Furniture and Fashion. Many with fantastic plates and some real rarities included.
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1956 The Modern Motor EngineerLondon: 1956A very smart five volume work on motor engineering. Illustrated throughout, and offering a wealth of practical information.
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1889 Pen and Pencil Pictures of Old BradfordBradford: 1889The first edition of William Scruton's beautifully selected collection of plates illustrating Old Bradford.
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1983 Power of Speech: A History of Standard Telephones and Cables 1883-1983London: 1983A fine first edition of Peter Young's study of a century of telephones and cables, in a deluxe full morocco binding with slip case.
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1862 The Life of J.M.W. TurnerLondon: 1862A beautifully bound example of the first edition of Walter Thornbury's biography of the life of artist J. M. W. Turner.
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1957 Isambard Kingdom BrunelLondon: 1957The first edition of L. T. C. Rolt's illustrated biography of civil engineer Isambard Kindom Brunel, in a full morocco Bayntun-Riviere signed binding.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon : 1907A wonderful limited edition, signed copy of this biography of the life and works of painter George Morland.
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1894 Old English Plate Ecclesiastical, Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and MarksLondon : 1894A lovely leather bound copy of Old English Plate, richly illustrated throughout.
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1856-1857 The Popular EducatorLondon: 1856-1857A scarce and complete illustrated six volume educational encyclopaedia. Illustrated with nineteen folding maps, and discussing a wide array of subjects.
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Signed1880 Border Notes & Mixty-MaxtyNewcastle: 1880A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this charming collection of poetic verse and miscellany from Northumberland artist Joseph Crawhall.
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1923 Old English Sporting Prints and Their HistoryLondon: 1923A limited edition copy of 'Old English Sporting Prints and Their History' with 103 plates.
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c1920 Our Beautiful England and Beautiful Ireland Ten Volume CollectionLondon; London, Dublin, Belfast: c1920A beautiful illustrated ten volume collection of works from the Our Beautiful Homeland Series and Beautiful Ireland.
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1954-60 Pelican History of Art SeriesHarmondsworth, Middlesex: 1954-60First edition copies of these illustrated works on the history of art and architecture around the world, enclosed in original dust wrappers.
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1886 Les Affiches IllustreesParis: 1886A sumptuously bound, limited edition copy of this brilliantly illustrated work on the artistic history of illustrated French posters.
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1912 J.-B. Greuze Peintre de la Femme et de la Jeune Fille du XVIIIe SiecleParis: 1912In a striking Hatchards binding, this Limited Edition celebration of the portraits of Jean-Baptiste Greuze is illustrated throughout with full plate reproductions of his work.
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1880 Les Oeuvres de Bernard Palissy, Publiees d'Apres Les Textes OriginauxParis: 1880A lovely copy of the compiled works of sixteenth-century French Huguenot potter, Bernard Palissy, sumptuously bound in full morocco by Morrell.
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1837 Oeuvre de RaphaelParis: 1837The first edition of this very scarce volume reproducing one hundred and fifty two of High Renaissance Italian painter Raphael, in a charming full vellum binding.
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1925 English Rooms and Their Decoration at a GlanceLondon: 1925A finely bound, two volume set of this work regarding the history of English home decor. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1885 Les Mures et la CaricatureParis: 1885A beautiful publication comparing German, Austrian, and Swiss caricature.
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c1927 The World's Famous PicturesLondon: c1927A lovely compilation of famous artwork of the world, complete in two volumes.
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1899-1900 The National GalleryLondon: 1899-1900A fine Sotheran bound limited edition of Edward Poynter's catalogue of the historical art held by the National Gallery, replete with illustrations throughout.
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Signed1915 Une Exposition D'Artistes Normands A LisieuxLisieux: 1915A scarce edition of this work on Norman Artists.
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c1930 La Sculpture Francaise Epoque GothiqueParis: c1930A set on La Sculpture Francaise covering the Gothic and Roman periods.
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1961-1963 Capolavori Nei Secoli, Volumes I-VIIMilan: 1961-1963Seven volumes of this lavishly illustrated encyclopaedia of art throughout the centuries.
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1966 8vol Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et GraveursFrance: 1966A lovely new, revised edition of this thorough dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers from all over the world. Complete in eight volumes and copiously illustrated.
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1931 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1931A finely bound copy of Arthur Rackham's 'The Compleat Angler'.
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1865 Costumes Historiques FrancaiseParis: 1865A finely bound collection of illustrations regarding female historical costume by Frencois-Claudius Compte-Calix.
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Signed1934 Serge Lifar Destin d'Un DanseurParis: 1934A finely bound, limited edition, association copy of this biography regarding the life and career of Ukranian-born French ballet dancer, Serge Lifar.
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1570 I Quattro Libri Dell'ArchitetturaVenetia: 1570An exceptional copy of Andrea Palladio's seminal architectural work. A hugely important work, which outlines Palladio's teachings including the nine rules of identity. Beautifully illustrated after the author's own drawings.
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1851 Parallele des MAISONS de PARIS by Victor CALLIATLiege : 1851A handsomely bound edition of Victor Calliat's Parallele des Maisons de Paris.
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1876 Handbook of Foliage and Foreground Drawing by George Barnard IllustratedLondon : 1876A lovely guide to drawing the fauna of England by George Barnard, professor of drawing at Rugby School.
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1912 Pottery and Porcelain Frederick Litchfield Sotheran Binding IllustratedLondon: 1912An historical study of pottery and porcelain from Frederick Litchfield.
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1967-1980 8vol Journal FURNITURE HISTORY SOCIETYN/A: 1967-1980A smartly bound set of this furniture history journal, which will interest decorative arts enthusiasts.