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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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2001 Archibald KnoxLondon: 2001A superbly illustrated guide to the designer Archibald Knox, with contributions by notable curators, scholars and art historians. -
1912 Dress Worn at His Majesty's CourtLondon: 1912The first edition of this scarce study of the dress of the court of George V in his early reign, with striking colour plates. -
1893 The Standards and Colours of the ArmyLeeds: 1893The uncommon limited edition, first edition, of this richly illustrated account of the standards and colours of the British army. -
c1898 GemsLondon: c1898A very scarce catalogue of gems and jewelry designs by Streeter & Co, a vividly illustrated work with chromolithographs. -
1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this entertaining flip book that can mix and match different periods of fashion. -
c1899 Hints to the Boudoir: Containing Advice on the Treatment of the HairLondon: c1899A very scarce copy of this charming advice booklet for women's hair, fashion and cosmetics, with illustrations and advertisements. -
1853 Welch CostumesLondon: 1853A very scarce mid nineteenth century volume of hand coloured illustrations of Welsh fashions. -
2000 The Paper Jewelry Collection: Pop Out ArtwearLondon: 2000The first edition of this vibrant volume of pop-out self assembly jewellery by Wendy Ramshaw and David Watkins. -
c2005 Vollers Corset JewelNot Stated: c2005A bright series of captivating photographs showcasing the corsets of Vollers, one of the oldest corset manufacturers in the UK. -
1857 The Court of Napoleon: or, Society under the First EmpireNew York: 1857The sumptuous first edition of Frank B. Goodrich's study of the French court under Napoleon's rule, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1927 Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1927The enlarged second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of nineteenth century dress, in a sumptuous Sangorski binding. -
1876-1879 A Cyclopaedia of Costume or Dictionary of DressLondon: 1876-1879A sumptuously bound first edition of James Robinson Planche's vibrantly illustrated study of historical dress, in signed bindings by Bayntun. -
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1923 The Penicuik Jewels of Mary Queen of ScottsLondon: 1923A very smart copy of this limited edition work on the Penicuik Jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots. Signed by the author. -
1975 European & American Jewellery 1830-1914London: 1975A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated historical study of European and American jewellery. -
1970 A History of Jewellery 1100-1870London: 1970A smart second, revised, edition of this highly illustrated history of jewellery from British art historian Joan Evans. -
c1929 Catalogue of the Hiler Costume LibraryParis : c1929A very scarce bibliography of titles on costume, created in response to the lack of cohesive works at the time. -
1858 Dresses and Decorations of the Middle AgesLondon: 1858A complete, two-volume set of this illustrated study of fashion and decorations from the Middle Ages, written by Henry Shaw. -
1923 The Preparation of Perfumes and CosmeticsLondon: 1923The first edition in English of this detailed work on the preparation of perfumes, and various cosmetics, an illustrated translation. -
1906 English CostumeLondon: 1906The complete four volume, first edition set of Dion Clayton Calthrop's beautifully illustrated study on English fashion. -
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1929 Pandora's Letter BoxLondon: 1929A signed limited edition work by Doris Langley Moore, advising the reader on how to lead a fashionable life. -
1970 CreezyNew York : 1970The first American edition of this novel by the French author Felicien Marceau about a Parisian model named Creezy. -
c1936 One-Hundred and Forty-Four Postcards of Military UniformsMunich; Potsdam; Edinburgh; Paris: c1936A fascinating collection of one-hundred and forty-four postcards of military uniforms, a number of which depict 1930s Germany. -
1995 Scottish Estate TweedsLondon: 1995A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated study of Scottish tweed designs, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1956 Scottish WoolensScotland: 1956A smart copy of this scarce work on the Scottish woolen manufacturers. -
1886 The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807)London: 1886-1887A smart copy of this fragile original binding. The first edition of this beautifully illustrated and hand coloured study of fashions in 1807. -
1833 The Royal Lady's Magazine and Archives of the Court of St JamesLondon: 1833A single volume of this very scarce late Georgian era periodical, beautifully illustrated with hand coloured plates of the prevailing costumes of the period. -
1999 William Wegman: Fashion PhotographsNew York: 1999A wonderful first edition work celebrating the dog photography of William Wegman, presenting images of Weimaraners in various costumes and poses. -
2011 The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier From the Sidewalk to the CatwalkAbrams: 2011The first edition of this colourful look at the fashion creations of pioneering Jean Paul Gaultier. -
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2010 Mario Testino: Todo o NadaMadrid: 2010A scarce signed first edition of this wonderful study of the photography of Mario Testino, examining the juxtaposition of his clothed and nude images of women. -
1937 English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1937A beautiful illustrated study on women's fashion in the nineteenth century, complete with colour and collotype plate. -
1939 Symbolism of Chinese Imperial Ritual RobesLondon: 1939Bernard Vuilleumier discusses the symbolism of his collection of ancient Chinese robes in this first edition. -
1959 Jewelry and Amber of ItalyNew York: 1959A very smart work on the jewelry and amber of Italy, illustrated from the collection in the National History Museum of Naples. -
1894 Northampton Technological Handbooks: No. 3. Part 1. Pattern CuttingLondon: 1894A very scarce book from the Northampton Technological Handbooks series, regarding pattern cutting for boots and shoes, with numerous articles concerning the author and handbooks. -
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. -
1843 The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music, and Romance vol. XLondon: 1843Volume X of a Victorian monthly magazine of fashion, music, and romance, adorned with coloured plates. -
1909 Lace Making and CollectingLondon: 1909A scarce illustrated work on lace making and collections of lace, first edition.