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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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1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated study of windmills from Frank Brangwyn and William Edward Hayter Preston.
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1939 Wyndham Lewis The Artist From 'Blast' to Burlington HouseLondon: 1939The uncommon first edition of this illustrated work of art and architectural criticism by the co-founder of Vorticism, Wyndham Lewis.
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2002 Charles Horner of Halifax: A Celebration of His Life and WorkLeicester: 2002A smart first edition of this illustrated celebration of the life and work of English jeweller Charles Horner.
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1999-2001 3vols Essential Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris & Charles Rennie MackintoshLondon: 1999-2001Three richly illustrated monographs, on the Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with the original dust wrappers.
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2000 Decorative Art 1900s 1910sCologne : 2000A bright first edition of this visual exploration into early 20th-century decorative art, profusely illustrated throughout in colour.
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1996 Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts JewelleryWoodbridge: 1996A beautifully illustrated guide to the development of jewellery design, from the Pre-Raphaelite era to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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1872 The Book of Sun-DialsLondon: 1872Margaret Gatty's illustrated work on sundials, which she collected, offering descriptions and historical details on 350 of them.
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2001-3 The Lord of the Rings Visual CompanionLondon: 2001-3A first edition visual companion to the epic fantasy film trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings', with brilliant illustrations depicting scenes from the movies, all in their original dust wrappers.
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2004 The Origins of L'Art Nouveau: The Bing EmpireAmsterdam; Paris; Antwerp: 2004A first edition copy of this delightfully illustrated guide to Siegfried Bing's role in the development of the Art Nouveau design movement.
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1930 English Romanesque Architecture After and Before the ConquestOxford: 1930-4The complete first edition two volume set of Clapham's illustrated work on English Romanesque architecture.
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2007 René Lalique: Exceptional Jewellery 1890-1912Milan: 2007A gorgeously illustrated history of the jewellery of René Lalique between 1890 and 1912.
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2001 Archibald KnoxLondon: 2001A superbly illustrated guide to the designer Archibald Knox, with contributions by notable curators, scholars and art historians.
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2002 The Art of René LaliqueRoyston: 2002A first edition of this lavishly illustrated guide to the art of the French jeweller and glass designer René Lalique.
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1912 EtchingsLondon: 1912The second edition of this collection of intricate etchings by noted artists such as Rembrandt, in a decorative cloth binding.
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1906-1913 Works from the Batsford's Collector's LibraryLondon: 1906-1913A wonderful selection of books that each offer a richly illustrated study of various ceramics, glasswork and pottery.
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Signed1912-1920 2vol Chats on English Earthenware & Chats on Old ClocksLondon: 1912-1920A collection of works from British antiquarian and author Arthur Hayden, with illustrations throughout.
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1977 A Catalogue of Naval Officer's Buttons 1748 to 1953Cheshire: 1977A very scarce and interesting catalogue of buttons from Naval officer's uniforms by A. Derek Barker.
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1973 JewelleryLondon: 1973H. Clifford Smith's profusely illustrated work on jewellery from around the world and its history.
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1921 Lettering: A Handbook for Artists, Architects, Designers, Signwriters and CraftsmenLondon: 1921A very scarce and concise guide to lettering, comprising a series of plates with various typefaces.
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2003 British Glass 1800-1914Suffolk: 2003A comprehensive historical study of the Golden Age of British glassmaking, decorated throughout with stunning colour photographs.
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1967 Printing and the Mind of Man: A Descriptive Catalogue Illustrating the Impact of PrintLondon: 1967An excellent first edition of this authoritative reference of the development of printing on Western mankind.
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c1898 GemsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of gems and jewelry designs by Streeter & Co, a vividly illustrated work with chromolithographs.
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1946-1982 Studies in Bibliography and Booklore and Signature MagazineLondon; Cincinnati, Ohio: 1946-1982A prolific selection of volumes from two unique journals, one specialising in typography and the graphic arts, and the other in studies of Jewish bibliographies.
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1947-1948 Signature: A Quadrimestrial of Typography and Graphic Arts: New Series, No. 3 and No. 5London: 1947-1948A delightful set of two issues from 'Signature', containing essays and reviews on typography and graphic arts, contained in a decorative binder.
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1911 Pins and PincushionsLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this illustrated study on pins and pincushions, with a note from the author.
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1929 The Wetherfield Collection of 222 ClocksLondon: 1929The second edition of this wonderfully illustrated catalogue of the Wetherfield clock collection, which sold at auction for £30,000 on the 1st May, 1928.
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1905 Ideals in Art: Papers, Theoretical, Practical, CriticalLondon: 1905The first edition of Walter Crane's work on art theory and practice, showcasing art from around the world with illustrations throughout
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1895 A Brief History of Wood-Engraving from Its InventionLondon: 1895A smart first edition of this illustrated survey of the history of wood-engraving.
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1933 The English Art Series: London Buildings, London Paintings and London SculptureLondon: 1933The first omnibus edition of Frank P. Brown's heavily illustrated 'English Art' series, covering architecture, paintings and sculptures.
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Signed1962 The Saturday BookLondon: 1962The twenty-second book of this annual miscellany, published from 1941 to 1975, covering a range of arts.
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1893 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1893A smart new edition of this charming Victorian guide to furnishing and keeping a new home, aimed at young householders.
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1886 Health Lectures Delivered in Manchester 1884-85-86: Eighth and Ninth SeriesLondon: 1886The very scarce eighth and ninth series of the 'Manchester Health Lectures', discussing the subject of house construction and healthy practice.
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1907 Spons' Mechanics Own Book: A Manual for Handicraftsmen and AmateursLondon: 1907A complete copy of Spons' 1907 guide for amateur craftsmen, outlining how to perform various skills.
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1841 The Surveyor, Engineer, and Architect: for the Year 1841London: 1841A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on the engineering arts from British journalist Robert Mudie.
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1866-1870 Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly JournalLondon: 1866-1870Twenty-five volumes of the periodical 'Engineering: An Illustrated Weekly Journal', richly illustrated throughout and highly informative.
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1932 The Architectural Review A Magazine of Architecture & Decoration Vol LXXIIWestminster: 1932A profusely illustrated and fascinating magazine on architecture and interior design from the early twentieth century.