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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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Signed1979 The TreeLondon: 1979A signed first edition of John Fowles' and Frank Horvat's collaborative work, beautifully illustrated with Horvat's images of trees.
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Signed1979 Crystal of a Hundred DreamsSan Francisco: 1979A limited edition collection of plates by Stephen E. Fabian, signed by the artist himself.
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Signed1977 Frank Kelly Freas: The Art of Science FictionNorfolk: 1977A wonderful signed, limited edition celebration of the art of Frank Kelly Freas, known as the 'Dean of Science Fiction Artists'.
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Signed1906 Birket FosterLondon: 1906A signed Edition de Luxe of Cundall's richly illustrated celebration of the work of Birket Foster.
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Signed1907 George Morland His Life and WorksLondon: 1907A deluxe limited edition work on the life and work of George Morland, illustrated in colour and signed by the editor, Walter Gilbey.
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Signed1927 With the YearsLondon: 1927A limited edition, signed copy of this work of poetry by Cecil French illustrated by woodcuts but the author.
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Signed1911 The Transmutation of LingLondon: 1911The first edition of this beautifully illustrated Ernest Bramah 'Kai Lung' work, signed by the illustrator, Ilbery Lynch.
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Signed2008 Kidnapped the Graphic NovelNew Lanark: 2008A very smart limited edition graphic novel of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, signed by the artist and actor of the graphic novel.
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Signed1818 Critical Description of the Procession of Chaucer's Pilgrims to CanterburyLondon: 1818A signed presentation copy of this very scarce work from art critic William Carey, inscribed to American painter Washington Allston.
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Signed2013 Francis DavisonBristol: 2013A superb example of this scarce exploration of the art of Francis Davison, a first edition signed by the author.
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Signed1998 Half Past Autumn a RetrospectiveBoston; New York; Toronto; London: 1998A presentation copy of this beautiful study on the photography of Gordon Parks, a colourfully illustrated volume inscribed by Parks to Malcolm Rogers.
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Signed2009 Past ImperfectGermany: 2009A signed first edition copy of this ode to the dreamy photography of Deborah Turbeville.
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Signed1997 PuppiesNew York: 1997A very charming colourful work by William Wegman showing his colour photographs of his Weimaraners, signed by the author.
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Signed2010 Mario Testino: Todo o NadaMadrid: 2010A scarce signed first edition of this wonderful study of the photography of Mario Testino, examining the juxtaposition of his clothed and nude images of women.
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Signed1991 Design and Printing at the University of California PressCalifornia: 1991A limited, signed edition of this history of the University of California Press.
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Signed1896-1934 The Signatures Alfred Parsons, Harrington Mann, Ernest Crofts, and Henry Tanworth WellsLondon: 1896-1934The signatures of four prominent British painters: Alfred Parsons, Harrington Mann, Ernest Crofts, and Henry Tanworth Wells.
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Signed1888-1893 Three Signed Letters from Sir John Gilbert and Frank HollNot Stated: 1888-1893Two fragments of personal letters from the prominent artist Sir John Gilbert, and a further signed letter from the painter Frank Holl.
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Signedc1850 A Signed Letter from the Engraver George Thomas DooNot Stated: c1850The final leaf of a signed and handwritten letter from the prominent nineteenth century British engraver George Thomas Doo.
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Signedc1864 The Signatures of Three British Artists: Richard Redgrave, John Rogers Herbert and Sir Francis GrantNone: c1864The signatures of three notable figures in the nineteenth century British art world: painter Richard Redgrave, artist John Rogers Herbert, and portrait painter Sir Francis Grant.
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Signedc1860 Signature of Solomon A. HartBrunswick Square: c1860A signed envelope from artist Solomon A. Hart.
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Signed1892-1894 2 vols Eighteenth Century VignettesLondon : 1892-1894Two limited edition copies of Austin Dobson's Eighteenth Century Vignettes, with illustrations and signed to the first series.
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Signed1880 Architecture and How It Arose; With a Model for the GothicLondon: 1880A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce late nineteenth century discussion of the origins of Gothic architecture.
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Signed1978 The Wind in the OakLondon: 1978The scarce leather bound signed limited edition of this biography of the marine and landscape painter Claude Muncaster.
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Signed1987-2009 Eleven Volumes of Drawings and Verses by Simon DrewSuffolk: 1987-2009Eleven first and early edition works by Simon Drew, all signed by the author.
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Signed1996 William John Leech An Irish Painter AbroadLondon : 1996A lovely first edition, signed copy of this work on the painting and life of William John Leech.
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Signed1936 The Story of Bristol CathedralLondon: 1936A presentation copy from the author of the uncommon first edition of the illustrated history of Bristol cathedral by Maurice H Fitzgerald.
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1853 Ecclesiastical and Monumental Architecture and Sculpture of the Middle Ages in BristolLondon; Bristol: 1853Historian George Pryce details the history and architectural features of Bristol's ecclesiastical buildings. Signed by the author.
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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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Signed1964 The Family House in EnglandLondon: 1964Beautifully illustrated architectural study of the English domestic house, written and illustrated by Andrew Henderson. The author's presentation copy.
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Signed1904 British Water-colour ArtLondon: 1904A signed, limited edition work on watercolour painting in Great Britain, with numerous colour plates throughout.
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Signed1904 HollandLondon: 1904A signed, limited edition, topographical, work on Holland. With numerous colour plates by Nico Jungman.
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Signed1903 Happy EnglandLondon: 1903A signed limited edition work featuring the beautiful illustrations of Helen Allingham, alongside a biography and descriptions.
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Signed1903 War Sketches in ColourLondon: 1903A signed limited edition collection of colour war sketches and anecdotes relating to the Second Boer War.
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Signed1795 Compositions From the Tragedies of Aeschylus John FlaxmanLondon: 1795The uncommon first edition of this collection of illustrations by John Flaxman and signed by the artist.
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1980 Real SkyGloucestershire: 1980A bright limited edition of this anthology of poems by P. J. Kavanagh adorned with wood-engravings by Miriam Macgregor, signed by the author.
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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.