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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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1900 Old Cottages and Farmhouses in Kent and SussexLondon: 1900A first edition of this vastly illustrated work on cottages and farmhouses in Kent and Sussex.
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1906 The Cathedrals of England and WalesLondon: 1906A detailed and illustrated architectural work on English and Welsh cathedrals, bound in a Carter Bros straight grain half morocco.
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1915 The Architects' Compendium and Catalogue: 29th Annual IssueLondon: 1915The twenty-ninth annual Architects Compendium, containing useful architectural materials, fittings and features for the year 1914.
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1898 6vol The Principles and Practice of Modern House-ConstructionLondon: 1898A smart complete set of this detailed work on the principles of construction for housing, with illustrations throughout.
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1857 The Engineer and Machinist's Drawing-BookGlasgow: 1857A richly illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to engineering and technical drawing.
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1905 The Dickens CountryLondon: 1905The first edition of this illustrated work on the residences of the noted Charles Dickens, written by Frederick G. Kitton and bound in full straight grain morocco.
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Signed1959 Here, of All PlacesLondon: 1959A lovely copy of this pictorial history of domestic architecture, signed with illustrations by the author.
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1721-22 Antiquity Explained, and Represented in SculpturesLondon: 1721-22The extensive study on global antiquities by Bernard de Montfaucon, an illustrated work here translated into English.
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1929 The Domestic Architecture of England During the Tudor PeriodLondon: 1929The second edition, two volume set of profusely illustrated works on architecture by Garner and Stratton.
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1912 The Building News and Engineering Journal Plate VolumeLondon: 1912A collection of plates depicting architectural designs from the 'Building News and Engineering Journal'.
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1912 The First & Chief Groundes of ArchitectureLondon: 1912A limited edition copy of this facsimile of John Shute's important illustrated work on architecture.
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1971 A Treatise on Forming, Improving and Managing Country ResidencesLondon: 1971A complete two volume republication of John Loudon's detailed work on country homes.
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1929 Tudor Homes of EnglandNew York City: 1929A beautifully illustrated work on the architecture of Tudor homes in England by Samuel Chamberlain and Louis Skidmore.
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1968 Eighteenth Century Architecture in South AfricaCape Town: 1968A smart third edition of this detailed study on eighteenth century architecture across South Africa.
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1945 Bombed Churches as War MemorialsCheam: 1945A very smart first edition copy of this architectural work on bombed churches as war memorials.
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1916 Vanished Towers and Chimes Of FlandersPhiladelphia: 1916A very smart first edition of this beautiful collection of images commemorating the lost Flemish architecture of the First World War.
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1952 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset: Vol I - WestLondon: 1952An excellent first edition copy of this highly illustrated work presenting the historical monuments of Dorset.
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1904 Old Cottages, Farm Houses, and Other Half-Timber BuildingsLondon: 1904A first edition copy of this profusely illustrated work on picturesque buildings in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Cheshire.
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1927 The Preservation of Ancient Cottages: An AppealLondon: 1927A smart copy of this illustrated appeal for the preservation of ancient English cottages.
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1836 Forty-Six Plates Illustrative of Nobleman and Gentlemen's Seats, and Public BuildingsLondon: 1836A scarce volume of forty-six plates of Lancashire, a topographical work of plates from Baines' history of the county.
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1937 An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in MiddlesexLondon: 1937A first edition, extensively illustrated copy of this rich inventory of monuments in Middlesex.
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1902 Living LondonLondon: [1902]A three volume complete set on life in London, edited by George R Sims and illustrated profusely throughout.
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1924-25 The Heart of London and In London's By-WaysLondon: [1924-25]Two first edition works on London with colour illustrations by E. W. Haslehust, in their original dust wrappers.
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1902 A Short History of Sepulchral Cross-Slabs with Reference to Other Emblems Found ThereonLondon: 1902A smart first edition of this illustrated history on the sepulchral cross-slabs of the early centuries in Britain.
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1909 The Cottage Homes of EnglandLondon: 1909The first edition of this beautifully illustrated book on English cottages, with colour illustrations by the noted Helen Allingham.
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1813 An Illustration of the Architecture of the Cathedral Church of LichfieldLondon: 1813Charles Wild's very scarce first edition monograph on the impressive architecture of Lichfield Cathedral.
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1966 The Windmills of Surrey and Inner LondonLondon: 1966The first edition of this charming study of British windmills. Illustrated throughout.
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Signed1908 Old London ChurchesLondon: 1908Canon Benham's signed Limited Edition study of the historic churches of London, illustrated with colour plates by Arthur Garratt.
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1874 Building Construction. Vol. II. - PlatesLondon and Glasgow: 1874The very scarce plate volume of R. Scott Burn's informative work on late nineteenth century construction techniques.
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1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911The first edition of this colourfully illustrated monograph on the castles of Britain by Charles H. Ashdown.
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1911 2vol The Architecture of The Renaissance in FranceLondon: 1911A detailed work of art history, studying the architecture of the French Renaissance period.
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1914 London Survivals: A Record of the Old Buildings.London : 1914The first edition of this work on London's historical architecture written by P. H. Ditchfield and illustrated throughout by E. L. Wratten.
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1914 The Book of Old Sundials & Their MottoesLondon: 1914The first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on sundials and the mottoes carved into them, written by Warrington Hogg.
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1905 The Homes of TennysonLondon: 1905A bright first edition of this book dedicated to the topographical areas in and around Tennyson's homes, with illustrations throughout.
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1807-1811 10vols Antiquarian and Topographical CabinetLondon: 1807-1811A first edition of this profusely illustrated set, describing the history and topography of ancient monuments and architecture in Britain, with many engraved plates.