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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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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.