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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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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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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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1927-1936 English HomesLondon: 1927-1936A collection of six volumes from H. Avray Tipping's illustrated series on English homes throughout different historical periods.
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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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1921 Furnishing the HouseLondon: 1921A first edition copy of this uncommon and profusely illustrated guide to furnishing the 1920s home.
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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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1967 The Glass Industry of the WealdLeicester: 1967A signed, first edition of this comprehensive study of the glass industry in the Weald, with signed letters from the author.
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1924-1930 5vol Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England) An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in LondonLondon: 1924-1930A smart complete set of this inventory of historical monuments across London, with illustrations and folding plates.
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1892 Historic Houses of the United KingdomLondon: 1892A smart first edition copy of this descriptive and illustrated work on historic houses in the UK.
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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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1900 Oriental RugsNew York: 1900A brightly bound first edition of John Kimberly Mumford's illustrated study of the oriental rug.
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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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1905 London: Vanished & VanishingLondon: 1905The first edition of this work illustrated and written by painter Philip Norman, depicting old and vanishing architecture in London.
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1950 Suffolk and NorfolkLondon : 1950The second edition of this work on Norfolk and Suffolk architecture by M. R. James, profusely illustrated by G. E. Chambers and in the original dust wrapper.