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Art & Architecture
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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1817 The Monumental Effigies of Great BritainLondon: 1817-1832An exceptional association copy of C A Stothard's important twelve part work on British effigies. From the library of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, with an inscription from his supporter and admirer, John Ruskin. -
1948 Jack Bilbo an AutobiographyLondon: 1948A scarce, signed copy of Jack Bilbo's autobiography. Bilbo was a German writer, art gallery owner and self-taught painter. -
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1934 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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1913 Arthur Rackham's Book of PicturesLondon: 1913A first, limited edition of Arthur Rackham's illustrated anthology. In the original white cloth binding, signed by Rackham to the limitation page. -
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1985 Testament A Collection of Satirical Drawings 1960-80London: 1985A fine first edition of Tomi Ungerer's collection of satirical illustrations, the author's presentation copy signed to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1970 Marcel Duchamp, or, The Castle of PurityLondon: 1970A beautiful first edition of this critical work looking into the art of Marcel Duchamp, signed by the author. From the library of the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1885 The Vacuum Continuous Automatic Brake, With Universal CouplingManchester: 1885An uncommon first edition of this detailed engineering work on vacuum brakes, a presentation copy from the director of the Vacuum Brake Company, who commissioned this work. -
1906 La Comedie Francaise de Rouveyre MontesquiouParis: 1906A very scarce, signed series of Andre Rouveyre's caricatures. A bright copy of this work. -
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. -
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1875 On Recent Improvements in Winding MachineryLondon: 1875A very scarce first English edition of this academic engineering paper, illustrated with folding plate. Signed by the translator R. F. Martin. -
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1903 Miniature Painters British and ForeignLondon: 1903A signed limited edition copy of Joshua James Foster's fascinating study on miniature painters and their artists, each volume is illustrated profusely. -
1937 The Illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil with the First EclogueLondon: 1937A limited edition, signed copy of William Blake's illustrations for Robert John Thornton's edition of 'Virgil'. Geoffrey Keynes' copy, with his signature to the limitation page. -
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1923 Things New and OldLondon: 1923A signed limited edition collection of fifty plates by the caricaturist Max Beerbohm, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1924 Woodcuts and Some WordsLondon: 1924An uncommon, excellent example of Edward Gordon Craig's woodcuts. Written by the artist himself, this work looks at Craig's woodcuts between 1898 and 1921. -
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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. -
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1900 Portraits of Men and WomenWestminster: 1900An incredible collection of signed portraits drawn by then Marchioness of Granby Violet Manners, featuring portraits signed by Rudyard Kipling, H. H. Asquith, Mrs Patrick Campbell, Lady Randolph Churchill, and others. -
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1924 Architectural Pilgrimage Old Mexico Bossom Illus Author's Presentation 1stNew York: 1924The first edition of Alfred Bossom's look at architecture in Mexico, profusely illustrated throughout, an author's presentation copy. -
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1999 Walter Crane and the Rhetoric of Art David Gerard Limited Edition SignedLondon: 1999A fine limited edition copy of David Gerard's interesting essay on Walter Crane, held in a William Morris print dustwrapper, signed by the author to the edition page. -
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1946 Discharges of the White Nile and Nene Wileman Clark Newhouse ProvenanceLondon: 1946An excerpt from the April 1946 journal of the Institution of Civil Engineers regarding irrigation and discharges of the White Nile and Nene. A fascinating piece of history from the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan condominium with interesting provenance. -
1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed IllustratedLondon: 1908An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour. -
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1894-5 2vol The Portfolio Antoine Watteau Frederick Walker C Phillips Signed 1stLondon: 1894-5Two volumes from 'The Portfolio' monthly magazine, beautifully bound in half vellum bindings. Being an analysis of the works and lives of Frederick Waller and Antoine Watteau. -
1928 H E Hurst The Measurement of the Discharge of the Nile First Edition CairoCairo: 1928The first edition of this report by leading hydrologist and namesake of the 'Hurst Exponent', Harold Edwin Hurst. An important work in the field of hydrology and regarding the river Nile. -
1928 The Measurement of the Discharge of the Nile H E Hurst 1st Ed Signed CairoCairo: 1928A signed first edition copy of this report by leading hydrologist and namesake of the 'Hurst Exponent', Harold Edwin Hurst. An important work in the field of hydrology and regarding the river Nile. -
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1989 The Dolphin and the Boy Serigraphs Corinna MacNeice Limited Signed PrintsLondon: 1989A beautiful tale inspired by Aelian's Book on Animals and told though a series of monochrome serigraphs. -
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1997 Royo Illustrated Works with Original Presentation Box First Edition SignedValencia : 1997A truly stunning signed example of Royo's exquisite paintings, graphic works and golden collection. -
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1970 Dogs Bodies Ralph Steadman Illustrated First Edition Signed by AuthorLondon: 1970A unique signed first edition copy of this amusing pictorial work by Ralph Steadman. -
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1986 Channel Island Churches John McCormack First Edition Signed ScarceChichester: 1986A first edition copy of John McCormack's 'Channel Island Churches', copiously illustrated, signed and dedicated by the author. -
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1926 Nottingham Past and Present Hammond Limited Edition Hand Coloured Plates Signed by Author ScarceNottingham: 1926A limited edition of 'Nottingham; Past and Present', signed by the author with thirty six hand-coloured plates and in the very scarce dustwrapper. -
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1921 VAN EYCKS Followers Martin CONWAY First ArtLondon: 1921A signed and first edition of this work on the artistic influence of the Van Eycks. -
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1914 Francisco Goya Hugh Stokes Signed Dedicated R. A. Walker Bookplate James GuthrieLondon: 1914A signed and dedicated copy of this work on Francisco Goya, from the personal library of R. A. Walker. -
1885 Bartolozzi And His Works Andew W Tuer Signed Second Edition IllustratedLondon: 1885A biographical study into this famous Italian eighteenth century engraver, Bartolozzi -
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1873 5Vols Signed John Ruskin Modern Painters Art Criticism Old Masters TurnerLondon: 1873An uncommon, five volume set of John Ruskin's definitive work of Nineteenth Century art criticism Modern Painters. -
c1882 Hampton Court George Lambert Illustrated Signed by Author Very ScarceLondon: c1882A very scarce copy of this paper on Hampton Court Palace by George Lambert. -
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1990 Ron Ranson Art Of John Yardley First Edition In Dustwrapper And Box SignedNewton Abbot, London: 1990A catalogue published to coincide with an exhibition of John Yardley's work at the Catto Gallery, Hamstead, London in October 1990.