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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 English Country Houses: Mid Georgian 1760-1800London: 1956A bright first edition, first impression of this profusely illustrated work on Mid-Georgian architecture by Charles Hussey, with the original dust wrapper.
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1928 Lloyd Loom Woven Furniture & Baby CarriagesLondon: 1928A very scarce 1928 advertisement catalogue for the woven furniture and carriages sold by W. Lusty & Sons.
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1927-1936 English HomesLondon: 1927-1936A collection of six volumes from H. Avray Tipping's illustrated series on English homes throughout different historical periods.
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1921 Furnishing the HouseLondon: 1921A first edition copy of this uncommon and profusely illustrated guide to furnishing the 1920s home.
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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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1991 The Paris RitzParis : 1991The first edition of this profusely illustrated work on the iconic Ritz hotel in Paris with vibrant photographs, written by Mark Boxer.
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1987 American Design The Desert SouthwestNew York : 1987A detailed work on American design in the Desert Southwest published in 1987.
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1904 In English Homes: Volume ILondon: 1904A first edition copy of Volume I of this lavishly illustrated celebration of notable English houses and their furnishings.
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1914 Decoration in England from 1660 to 1770London: [1914]The first edition of this illustrated work by Francis Lenygon on English architecture and decoration.
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1870 The Bath Ecritoire and its Historical PicturesBath: 1870Sir Jerom Murch's very scarce work detailing the ecritoire given by the Ladies of Bath to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her wedding.
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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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1921-23 Die Raumkunst Wohnungskultur Und MobelStuttgart: 1921-23Two volumes of illustrated work on art, design and furniture in the home by Frida Schottmuller and Wilhelm Kurth.
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1920 A Catalogue of Furniture, Pictures, Tapestries, Enamels, China, ect. at Quenby HallLondon: 1920A very scarce 1921 auction catalogue from Quenby Hall.
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1949 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1949London: 1949A 1949 British annual of international furniture and decorative art, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1948 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1943-1948London: 1948A profusely illustrated British annual of international furniture and decoration for the years 1943 to 1948.
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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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1868-1875 Dictionnaire Raisonne du Mobilier FrancaisParis: 1868-1875A beautiful set of this densely illustrated nineteenth century French work on furniture by the renowned French architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
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1908 In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture, & Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of EnglandLondon: 1908A beautiful copy of this richly illustrated volume exploring the interior design of stately English homes.
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1924 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1924-27Large three volume dictionary of English furniture from the Middle Ages, adorned with numerous illustrations including many coloured plates.
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1906 Useful Details in Several StylesLondon: 1906The very scarce 1906 edition of this illustrated book of furniture design by Herbert E Binstead.
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1975 The Art of the Silversmith in MexicoNew York: 1975An interesting work on the history and art of Mexican silverware, with numerous plates throughout.
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1998 Masterpieces of English Furniture The Gerstenfeld CollectionLondon : 1998A stunning first edition copy of this richly illustrated volume on the Gerstenfeld furniture collection.
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1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon and New York: 1897The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of furniture designs from the Chippendale period.
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1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society.
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1887 Ornamental Interiors Ancient & ModernLondon: 1887A very scarce work by John Moyr Smith, exploring many different examples and the history of ornamental interiors, illustrated throughout.
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1902 Furniture of the Olden TimeNew York: 1902A first edition of this illustrated study on the history of furniture.
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1904-1908 4 Vols A History of English FurnitureLondon : 1904-1908A complete four volume set of this richly illustrated and comprehensive history of English furniture.
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1928 The £1000 HouseLondon: 1928A first edition copy of this interesting work detailing houses which were built for less than £1000.
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1930 Modern English FurnitureLondon: 1930The first edition of J. C. Rogers's 1930 study of English furniture, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915The very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates.
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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates.
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1938 Constructive MetalworkLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of this book on metal work from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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1924 Decoration HindoueParis: 1924Illustrated with forty-eight plates, this is a smart first edition of Maurice Dupont's beautiful early twentieth century study of Indian art.
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1859-1862 The Mason's, Bricklayer's, Plasterer's and Decorator's Practical GuideLondon: 1859-1862A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration.
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1953 A Directory of Antique FurnitureNew York : 1953A smart directory of European and American antique furniture, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1912 History of Sheffield Plate being an account of the Origin, Growth, and Decay of the Industry and of the Antique Silver and White or Britannia Metal TradeLondon : 1912An incredibly extensive volume on the history of Old Sheffield Plate and Antique Silver which is richly illustrated throughout.