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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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1794 Three Essays: On Picturesque Beauty; On Picturesque Travel; and on SketchingLondon: 1794The second edition of three essays on the picturesque by the originated of the idea, William Gilpin.
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1808 The Genuine Graphic Works of William HogarthLondon: 1808An uncommon work compiling over one-hundred and fifty of the prints of William Hogarth, a wonderful exploration of the work of the influential artist.
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1939 The Last MusterLondon: 1939The first edition of this posthumously published celebration of the canine illustrations of Cecil Aldin.
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1849 Part of the Collection of Releivo Decorations as Executed in Papeir Mache & Carton PierreLondon: 1849A very scarce 1849 trade catalogue for London based decorative plaster firm George Jackson & Sons, illustrated with over sixty plates.
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1893 Arts and Crafts EssaysLondon: 1893The first edition of this collection of essays from the Arts and Crafts Movement, with a preface by British textile designer, William Morris.
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1915 Choix de Mosaiques Romaines D'AlgerieParis: 1915A very scarce collection of ten colour plates depicting the impressive Roman mosaics of Algieria.
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1900 A Book of Studies in Plant FormLondon: 1900A profusely illustrated guide to botanical art and design by the artists A. E. V. Lilley and W. Midgley.
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1839 2vol Biographical Dictionary of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers, and ArchitectsLondon: 1839A smart copy of this new edition of the biographical dictionary of artists, in two volumes.
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c1880 Sunshine Picture BookLondon: c1880A beautifully illustrated very scarce children's book by artists E. Lupton and N. Westrup, in the original illustrated gilt cloth.
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1893 The Poetry of ArchitectureOrpington: 1893A highly illustrated collection of essays by John Ruskin on the subject of European architecture.
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1873 Poets and PaintersLondon: 1873A delightful and scarce collection of poems and engravings by eminent authors and artists.
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1923 Angling in British Art Through Five Centuries: Prints, Pictures, BooksLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this study of British art depicting angling through five centuries.
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1904 Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts by Anna Brownell JamesonLondon: 1904An uncommon copy of this illustrated study of fine arts depicting the Madonna, by Anna Brownell Jameson.
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1952 The Grandfather ClockAltrincham : 1952The new edition of this study of the grandfather clock by Ernest L Edwardes, in a handsome red crushed half morocco binding and illustrated throughout.
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1850 Specimens of Ornamental Art Selected From the Best ModelsLondon: 1850A scarce first edition copy of this impressive study on ornamental art of the classical style, a beautiful work illustrated with chromolithographs.
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1833 An Analysis of the Picture of the Transfiguration of Raffaello Sanzio d'UrbinoLondon: 1833A very scarce critical examination of Raphael's 'Transiguration', illustrated with nineteen engraved proof plates.
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1897 England's History as Pictured by Famous PaintersLondon: 1897A smart copy of this history of England exhibited through various works by important artists of the time.
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c1880 Pictorial Sketches from Bible LandsLondon: c1880An extremely well-presented work containing illustrations from Bible lands.
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1909 Marble and Marble WorkingLondon : 1909The first edition of this scarce illustrated work on marble by W. G. Renwick, in the original cloth.
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1864 The Greedy PuppyLondon: 1864The first edition of this vanishingly scarce, charming children's tale about a troublesome and greedy young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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2013 Sylvia Plath: DrawingsLondon: 2013The first edition of this beautiful publication of the sketches of Sylvia Plath.
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1875 The Land of the Pharaohs. Egypt and Sinai: Illustrated by Pen and PencilLondon: 1875Samuel Manning's striking work exploring Egypt and Sinai, and featuring many topographical illustrations.
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1885 Canadian Pictures Drawn with Pen and PencilLondon: 1885An exceptionally lovely first edition of the Marquis of Lorne's beautifully illustrated study of the natural beauties of Canada.
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c1895 Twenty-Eight Mounted Photographs of the North Devon CoastNot Stated: c1895A very scarce and unique collection of twenty-eight mounted albumen print photographs looking at North Devon.
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1872 The Works of William HogarthLondon: 1872A scarce two volume study of the work of English artist William Hogarth, with an essay on Hogarth by Charles Lamb.
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1865 Pictures of English LifeLondon: 1865The first edition of this beautifully illustrated and scarce depiction of mid nineteenth century English life.
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1847 The Pictorial Gallery of Arts: Fine ArtsLondon: 1847The first edition of the second volume of 'The Pictorial Gallery of Arts', with this richly illustrated work examining fine art, sculpture, architecture and paintings.
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1867-79 Illustrations of the Rood-Screen at Randworth and Barton TurfNorwich: 1867-69A volume of two scarce works on the rood screens of Randworth and Barton Turf, illustrated works by C. J. W. Winter.
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1875 Sketching From Nature in Water-ColoursLondon: [1875]A colourfully illustrated topographical volume of landscapes by Aaron Penley, complete with chromolithographs.
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1864 Cartoons from PunchLondon: 1864The first edition of this collection of one-hundred plates of popular illustrator John Tenniel's contributions to the satirical and humorous magazine 'Punch'.
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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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1840 The Caricaturist's Scrap Book[London]: [1840]An uncommon series of fifty-nine caricatures by Henry Heath, a satirical work looking at society.
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1987-1998 Six Thrilling Science Fiction and Fantasy ComicsForestville; Plymouth; Milwaukie: 1987-1998Six vibrantly illustrated issues of late twentieth century science fiction and fantasy comic books.
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1881 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1881A collection of illustrated children's song from Randolph Caldecott, with illustrations printed by Edmund Evans.
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c1883 A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott'sLondon: c1883A smart copy of this collection of sketches from Caldecott, with many printed in colour.
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1980 In Our TimeNew York : 1980The first edition of this book of essays illustrated and written by Tom Wolfe, with the original dust wrapper.