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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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1826 Memorial de l'Officier du Genie, ou, Recueil de Memoires, Experiences, Observations etParis: 1826A scarce French work studying military engineering, illustrated with four folding plates. -
1837 A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of LevellingLondon: 1837An early edition of this scarce work on levelling and road-building by British civil engineer Frederick Walter Simms. -
1963 The History of TunnellingLondon: 1963A fine copy of Gosta Sandstrom's historical overview of tunnelling -
1903 Design of DynamosLondon: 1903Leather-bound first edition of this scarce study of dynamo engineering by Silvanus P. Thompson. -
1910 Instruction Book for Maintenance and Lubrication of Minerva 6 Cylinder CarsAntwerp: [1910]A very scarce handbook to the maintenance and lubrication of Minerva 6-cylinder car models. -
1806 The Young Surveyor's Guide; or, a Treatise on Practical Land SurveyingLondon: 1806A very rare first edition of this 19th century guide to land surveying, illustrated with wood engravings. -
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1980 Machining and Constructing a "Castle" ClockAshford: 1980A signed first edition copy of Wilding's guide to constructing a castle clock, with diagrams and photographs. -
1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings. -
1850 Foundations and Concrete WorksLondon: 1850A scarce first edition of this nineteenth century treatise on foundations and concrete works. -
1923 Little Things That Matter For Those Who BuildLondon: 1923This scarce first edition of this small guidebook for builders of houses with illustrations. -
1884 A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of LevellingLondon: 1884Seventh edition of this work concerning the practice and application of levelling, by Frederick Simms. -
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1977 The Story of the Pendulum ClockAltrincham: 1977A signed first edition of this sweeping history of the Pendulum Clock, featuring a letter by the author loosely inserted. -
1870 Wonderful InventionsLondon: 1870Early edition of this study of technological progress to the late nineteenth century by John Timbs. -
1976 The Old TelegraphsLondon: 1976A first edition copy of this comprehensive historical book about telegraphs in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. -
1874 Westward by RailLondon: 1874A charming account of a journey across America using the Pacific Railway. -
1856-1857 The Popular EducatorLondon: 1856-1857A scarce and complete illustrated six volume educational encyclopaedia. Illustrated with nineteen folding maps, and discussing a wide array of subjects. -
1918-20 Thread-Cutting Methods; Gages, Gaging and Inspection; Diemaking and Die DesignNew York; London: 1918-20Three first editions of these instructional and informational texts on machinery and technology, all of which are illustrated throughout. -
1938 Constructive MetalworkLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of this book on metal work from the early twentieth century with illustrations. -
1919 English Church WoodworkLondon: 1919The uncommon second impression of this study of mediaeval Church woodwork with illustrations. -
1774-1778 The Builder's MagazineLondon: 1774-1778A bright half calf volume containing 175 of the 185 engraved plates from the scarce late eighteenth century periodical 'The Builder's Magazine'. -
1813 The Circle of The Mechanical Arts; Containing Practical Treatises on the Various Manual Arts, Trades, and ManufacturesLondon: 1813The scarce first edition of this early 19th century collection of treatises on mechanical arts such as architecture, carpentry, joinery and more, illustrated throughout. -
1882 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon: 1882A bright copy of Francis Young's informative guide for the 'amateur artisan', illustrated throughout. -
c1883 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon: c1883A bright copy of this guide for amateur mechanics by Francis Young. -
c1905 How it WorksLondon: c1905Bright first edition of this work dedicated to many technological and engineering features, re-backed, retaining the original boards. -
1914 The Cathedral Church of GlasgowLondon: 1914A very scarce first edition of P. M. Chalmer's history of cathedrals in Glasgow. -
1903 Illustrated Handbook of Information on Pewter and Sheffield PlateBradford : 1903First edition of this study of the marks on old pewter and Sheffield plate. -
1932 Man's GeniusLondon: 1932Lovely copy of the scarce first edition of E. Buller Barwick's study of the development of famous inventions. -
1933 A Treatise on Pewter and its ManufactureLondon: 1933The first edition of this charming work dedicated to the manufacturing of pewter, a copy presented by the Worship Company of Pewterers. -
1849 A History of Wonderful InventionsLondon: 1849A smart leather-bound first edition of this scarce work dedicated to important inventions in history, complete with two volumes in one. -
1869 An Address on the General Principles Which Should Be Observed in the Construction of HospitalsLondon: 1869The first edition of this scarce address on the construction of hospitals in Great Britian, given to the British Medical Association at Leeds in 1869. -
1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A lovely first edition of this illustrated book dedicated to windmills of Europe, with coloured designs by Frank Brangwyn. -
1916 Petrol Motors and Motor CarsLondon: 1916A scarce, illustrated, technical study of the petrol motor and motor car, from mechanical and motor engineer Thomas Hyler White. -
1907 How It is MadeLondon: [1907]A fascinating juvenile guide to manufactures by Archibald Williams. -
1975 The Lives of George and Robert StephensonLondon: 1975A lovely Folio Society edition of this biography of prolific railway engineers George and Robert Stephenson, with colour plates and other illustrations. -
1923 The Romance of Modern MechanismLondon: 1923A later printing of this work celebrating progress in mechanics by Archibald Williams, in a full calf school prize binding. -
1851 A Treatise on the Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, By Means of KitesLondon: 1851A lovely morocco bound second edition copy of this very scarce volume by George Pocock, detailing his aeropleustic science and his designs for the Charvolant.