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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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1906 Old English Plate. Ecclesiastical, Decorative, and Domestic: Its Makers and MarksLondon: 1906An illustrated work on the history of English plate, a helpful guide to collectors with advice of the makers and marks of antique plate.
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2017 The Snail That Climbed the Eiffel Tower and Other WorkNorwich: 2017A shrink wrapped copy of The Snail That Climbed the Eiffel Tower and Other Work.
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1974 George GroszLondon: 1974The first UK edition of this critical biography of German artist, George Grosz.
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1990-1996 2vol Texts on William MorrisLondon: 1990-1996Two very smart volumes on William Morris, with details of his life and work.
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1873 Flowers and Festivals or Directions for the Floral Decoration of ChurchesLondon: 1873A smart second edition of this illustrated guide to floral decoration of churches.
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1907 Practical Church DecorationLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this scarce work on church decoration, with colour illustrations.
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1826 The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and PoliticsLondon: 1826A beautifully preserved copy of the third series of Ackermann's Repository. Volume three only.
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1929 English Furniture from Charles II to George IILondon: 1929A smart limited edition of this study of English furniture design.
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1877 Household Elegancies: Suggestions in Household Art and Tasteful Home DecorationsNew York: 1877In this illustrated volume, C. S. Jones instructs readers on how to make their homes more ornamental.
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Signed1948 The English Interior: 1500 to 1900London: 1948The first edition of this charmingly illustrated work onEnglish interior design, signed by the author.
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1908 In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture, & Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of EnglandLondon: 1908A beautiful copy of this richly illustrated volume exploring the interior design of stately English homes.
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1908 2vol Fonts and Font Covers & Screens and Galleries in English ChurchesLondon: 1908Two volumes of work by Francis Bond on the architecture and design of church features.
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1987 Die Uhr aus der FabrikKlagenfurt: 1987A lovely first edition of this uncommon German book dedicated with the American Waltham Watch Company.
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c1900 Designs of Fire-Places and Mantels from The Teale Fire-Place Co.Leeds: c1900A scarce collection of beautiful designs for mantels and fire-places from The Teale, Fire-Place Co.
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1905 Practical Gilding Bronzing and LacqueringLondon: 1905A very scarce first edition of this popular guide to gilding, bronzing, and lacquering.
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c1900 Decoration Historique en Occident et en OrientStuttgart: c1900A very scarce volume containing a series of coloured plates representative of decorative history of the East and the West
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1940 Masterpieces of English Furniture and ClocksLondon : 1940A limited edition copy of Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks, with colour illustrations.
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1889 The Church Plate of the County of DorsetSalisbury: 1889A first edition work showcasing the objects and antiquities of the Diocese of Salisbury.
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1909 English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century Volume ILondon: 1909Volume I from this book on furniture from the eighteenth century with illustrations.
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1914 ICS Reference LibraryLondon: 1914A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library.
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1876 Art in Ornament and DressLondon: 1976A translated edition of Blanc's illustrated work on the art of ornaments and dressing.
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1971 Derby PorcelainLondon: 1971A first edition of this highly illustrated study of Derby porcelain, with original dust wrapper.
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Signed1988 Swansea Porcelain Shapes and DecorationLondon: 1988A beautiful first and limited edition of A. E. (Jimmy) Jones and Sir Leslie Joseph's illustrated scarce study of Swansea porcelain.
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1894 A Text-Book of Elementary DesignLondon: 1894Scarce first edition of this book on decorative art by Richard G Hatton.
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c1926 Art in Needlework: a Book about EmbroideryLondon: c1926Bright copy of this book on embroidery by Lewis F Day and Mary Buckle.
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1877 How to Knit Spun Silk Socks and StockingsRichmond, York: [1877]Very scarce work containing simple instructions for knitting spun silk socks and stockings by Miss E. Ryder.
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1968 The History of Needlework Tools and AccessoriesLondon: 1968A beautifully illustrated history of needlework.
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1925 Design: the Making of PatternsLondon: 1925Scarce third impression of this treatise on design by Richard G Hatton, rarely seen enclosed in its original dust wrapper.
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1888 The Complete Collection of Randolph Caldecott's Contributions to the "Graphic"London: 1888A limited edition of this collection of illustrations by Randolph Caldecott.
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1960 Cahiers De La Societe Typographique De FranceParis: 1960The very scarce first edition of notebooks of the typographical society of France.
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1971 The Officina BodoniNot Stated: 1971A scarce edition of this biography of the life and work of Giovanni Mardersteig with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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2001 Stamperia ValdonegaItaly: 2001A very scarce pamphlet advertising Stamperia Valdonega, a high quality printing press, with illustrations.
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1991 Books, Mostly Scholarly and some Ephemera, designed by George MackieEdinburgh: 1991A beautifully illustrated first edition of this collection of works by George Mackie.