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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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1953-1958 2vol English Master Painters: Richard Wilson & William EttyLondon: 1953-1958Two volumes of the biographies and works of British painters Richard Wilson and William Etty.
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1841 The Waveryley Gallery of the Principle Female Characters in Sir Walter Scott's RomancesLondon: 1841A beautiful first edition of this collection of artworks based on the principal female characters in Sir Walter Scott's romances.
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1836 A Catalogue of Engravings after the Finest Pictures of the Schools of EuropeLondon: 1836A very scarce catalogue of engravings forming a part of the stock of Hodgson and Graves.
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1877 History of the Ceramic ArtLondon: 1877A comprehensive history of ceramic art by art historian Albert Jacquemart, with lovely illustrations by his son Jules Jacquemart.
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c1825 British Preserve with Etchings from DrawingsLondon: c1825A scarce first edition of this book of etchings by Samuel Howitt.
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1878 Venise: Histoire, Art, Industrie, La Ville, La VieParis: 1878A highly illustrated study of the art, history, industry, city and life of Venice, French language.
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1837 Harding's PortfolioLondon: 1837The scarce first edition of this portfolio by British artist James Duffield Harding in leather binding.
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1903 Lady Diana Beauclerk Her Life and WorkLondon: 1903The uncommon and beautifully illustrated first edition of this biography of Lady Diana Beauclerk.
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1897 Richard Cosway R. A. and His Wife and PupilsLondon: 1897A lovely limited edition of this biography and study of Richard Cosway and eighteenth century miniaturists in Hatchards signed leather binding.
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1890 Some of the Old Halls and Manor Houses in the County of NorfolkLondon: 1890A limited edition copy of this uncommon collection of prints of historic Norfolk buildings by Edward Preston Willins.
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1884 Quaint Old NorwichNorwich: 1884A scarce limited edition of Edward Preston Willins's collection of sketches of historic Norwich buildings.
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1802-09 Works of William GilpinLondon: 1802-1809Four popular works by the English artist, cleric and author, William Gilpin. Uniformly bound in smart full calf.
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1990 2 Vols Van de Velde A Catalogue of the Paintings of the Elder and the Younger Willem van de VeldeGreenwich: 1990A wonderful two volume set of this catalogue of the dramatic maritime paintings of the Van de Veldes.
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1973 The Anti-RationalistsLondon : 1973A wonderful copy of this architectural work on the Anti-Rationalists, richly illustrated.
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1969 The Emblems of Theodosius or the Unity of Endymion and PrometheusCambridge: 1969One of nine impressions, containing one of the original nine drawings of this visionary study by Raymond Lister; a rare volume in exquisite condition.
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1914 Rome, Florence, and Venice Sketch BooksLondon: 1914Three first edition sketch books by Fred Richards during his time spent in Italy.
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1843 The Work Table and Embroidery Frame CompanionLondon: [1843]A bright pocket sized copy of this embroidery manual, a very scarce copy.
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1887 Vassili Verestchagin Painter Soldier Traveller Autobiographical SketchesLondon: 1887The uncommon first English translation of this autobiography by the Russian artist Vasili Verestchagin.
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1882 Worcestershire Exhibition CatalogueWorcester: 1882A second edition copy of the catalogue for the 1882 Worcestershire Exhibition.
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1903 The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of ArtsLondon : 1903A smart pamphlet of a catalogue of the artworks for the 1903 Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts.
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1836 The National Gallery Volume ILondon: 1836A very scarce edition of this catalogue from the National Gallery with multiple full page engravings.
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1911 Three Great Florentine Painters Fra Angelico, Leonardo Da Vinci and BotticelliLondon : 1911A lovely volume of Florentine painters, with colour plates.
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1879 The Art of the Perfumery and other methods of obtaining the Odours of PlantsLondon : 1879A fascinating volume on the science of perfumery, with illustrations.
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c1920 Huntley & Palmers Book Biscuit Tin BoxReading & London: c1920A very scarce and very charming antique Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin box in working conditions.
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1899 The Studio An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art Volume SeventeenLondon : 1899A lovely bright copy of volume seventeen of The Studio, with colour plates.
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1904 George Morland: His Life and WorksLondon: 1904A biography of George Morland, illustrated with his own works.
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1904 The Wallace Collection at Hertford HouseLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated work on the Wallace Collection at Hertford House, brought together by Sir Richard Wallace.
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1907 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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1960-1982 8vol SamothraceNew York: 1960-1982Eight volumes of the Samothrace, excavations conducted by the Institute of Fine Arts for New York University.
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1943 Art Education and the WarNew York: 1943The first edition of this very scarce issue of Art Education Today with illustrations, from the U.S. Office of War Information.
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c1930 Robert White & SonsTemple Bar : c1910A very scarce illustrated catalogue of the embroidery and armours from Robert White & Sons's workshops.
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1889 The Book of Wedding DaysLondon: 1889Delightfully illustrated throughout by Walter Crane, this is a delightful volume intended to record the dates of weddings.
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1920 The Art of Hans HeysenSydney: 1920The first edition, limited to 1,700 copies, of this collection of work by Hans Heysen both in colour and black and white.
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1858 2 vols History of Ancient PotteryLondon : 1858Two wonderful first edition volumes of the history of ancient pottery, with colour plates.
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1904 British Water-Colour ArtLondon: 1904A smart copy of the signed Edition de Luxe of Marcus B. Huish's beautifully illustrated study of the history of water colour painting in England. -
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1903 Happy EnglandLondon: 1903A beautiful, signed, limited edition work showcasing Helen Allingham's watercolour paintings of England.