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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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1933 Moderne Bouwkunst in Nederland; No. 10: Kantoren, Banken, AdminstratiegebouwenRotterdam: 1933An uncommon collection of photographs and architectural plans of 1930s offices and banks in the Netherlands, the tenth volume of Modern Architecture in the Netherlands. -
1957 Stones of Britain: A Pictorial Guide to those in Charge of Valuable BuildingsLondon: 1957The first edition of this work on caring for the stone used for historic buildings, once owned by the well-known architectural historian John Harvey. -
1864 The Church and Fortress of Dover CastleLondon: 1864A beautifully illustrated first edition of this study of the church and fortress of Dover Castle, with fold-out plates. -
1900 History of the Parish of East Lockinge, BerksLondon and Wantage: 1900The scarce first edition of this brief history of the East Lockinge. -
1920 A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method Banister Fletcher Fifth EditionLondon: 1920The fifth revised and enlarged edition of this renowned and profusely illustrated work on history of architecture. -
1930 The Cathedral of the Moors Being a Brief History of North Curry Church, SomersetTaunton: 1930The first edition of this very scarce brief history booklet about North Curry Church in Somerset with illustrations. -
1930-1932 2vols English WindmillsLondon: 1930-1932A first edition two volume set on the history of English windmills, previously owned by architectural historian John Harvey. -
1849 The Churches of the Middle AgesLondon: 1849A highly illustrated work detailing the churches of the Middle Ages, two volumes in one text. -
1821 Denkmaehler Der Deutschen Baukunst Dargestellt Von Georg MollerDarmstadt: 1821A scarce beautifully illustrated study of monuments of German architecture, in the German language. -
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. -
1982 Wells Cathedral A HistorySomerset: 1982The uncommon first edition of this history of Wells Cathedral with illustrations in the original dust wrapper. -
1861 Views of the Gates of Norwich, Made in the Years 1792-3Norwich: 1861A very scarce first edition looking at the architectural marvel of the gates of Norwich, complete with twenty-two plates. -
1851 Sketches of the Architectural Beauties of Wells & Glastonbury in Sixteen PlatesLondon : 1851A scarce volume of lovely drawings of the buildings on Wells and Glastonbury. -
1973 The Anti-RationalistsLondon : 1973A wonderful copy of this architectural work on the Anti-Rationalists, richly illustrated. -
1836 Examplars of Tudor Architecture, Adapted to Modern HabitationsLondon: 1836The scarce second edition of Thomas Frederick Hunt's beautifully illustrated analysis of the styles of Tudor architecture. -
1831 Examples of Gothic Architecture, First SeriesLondon: 1831The first edition of the first series of Pugin's richly illustrated study of Gothic architecture. -
1802 Essays on Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1802The beautifully illustrated second edition of this guide to the Gothic architecture of England. -
1984 St Paul's Cathedral LondonBuckingham : 1984A beautiful archive facsimile edition of Arthur Poley's comprehensive folio of St. Paul's Cathedral. -
1811-13 Treatise on Ecclesiastical Architecture of England; Two Letters to a Fellow of the Society of AntiquariesLondon; Cambridge: 1811-1813The first edition of Haggitt and Milner's beautifully illustrated studies of the history of Gothic architecture in England. -
1806 Observations on English Architecture, Military, Ecclesiastical and CivilLondon: 1806A lovely first edition of James Dallaway's study of the history of architecture in England. -
1821-23 Specimens of Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1821-23Augustus Pugin's classic work on Gothic Architecture, consisting of numerous engravings. -
1837 A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Five Orders of ArchitectureLondon: 1837The scarce 1837 edition of Peter Nicholson's illustrated study of the 'Five Orders of Architecture'. -
1814-16 The History and Antiquities of Cathedral Church of Norwich and SalisburyLondon: 1814-1816Two first edition copies of John Britton's architectural and historical works on the Cathedral Churches of Norwich and Salisbury, bound into one volume. -
1960-1982 8vol SamothraceNew York: 1960-1982Eight volumes of the Samothrace, excavations conducted by the Institute of Fine Arts for New York University. -
1926 Cottages: Their Planning, Design and MaterialsLondon: 1926An interesting architectural work regarding the floor plans and designs of cottages in the early twentieth century. -
1824-1825 2 vols in 1 Views of the most Interesting Collegiate and Parochial Churches in Great Britain including Screens, Fronts, MonumentsLondon : 1924-1925Two volumes in one of views of collegiate and church architecture, richly illustrated. -
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1925 A Short History of Building CraftsOxford: 1925A smart first edition signed copy of this important work on building crafts, being architectural historian John Harvey's copy. -
1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society. -
1825 Nicholson's New Carpenter's GuideLondon: 1825The improved and enlarged edition of Peter Nicholson's renowned guide for carpenters, with numerous engravings throughout. -
1841 A Companion to the Third Edition of a Glossary of Terms Used in Gothic ArchitectureLondon: 1841A smart full-calf copy of this companion to the Glossary of Gothic Architecture, with numerous engravings. -
1858 Remarks on Secular & Domestic ArchitectureLondon: 1858A smart early edition of this work defending Gothic architecture, by a leading figure in the Gothic revival movement. -
1848 Parish Churches; Being Perspective Views of English Ecclesiastical StructuresLondon: 1848An impressive study on ecclesiastical architecture by the Brandon brothers, a lavishly illustrated volume. -
1839 Rudiments of Architecture, Practical and TheoreticalLondon: 1839An uncommon work by Joseph Gwilt, exploring the fundamentals of architecture in both practice and theory, complete with detailed plates. -
1893 Leadwork Old and Ornamental and For the Most Part EnglishLondon: 1893A unique extra illustrated copy of W. R. Lethaby's interesting exploration of leadwork, with many additional illustrations. -
1840 2vols A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic ArchitectureOxford; London: 1840The third edition of this popular study on architecture, an extensive glossary complete with over one-hundred plates. -
c1800 Description Historique et Chronologique des Monumens de SculptureParis: c1800A scarce circa 1800 work on the monuments and sculptures of France.