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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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1949 Furnishing to Fit the FamilyLondon: 1949A scarce reprinted edition of this delightful guide to furnishing a house to fit a family, with illustrations.
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1946 Design '46: Survey of British Industrial Design as Displayed at the "Britain Can Make It" ExhibitionLondon: 1946A very scarce work on British Industrial Design centred around the Britain Can Make It exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, in 1946.
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1949 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1949London: 1949A 1949 British annual of international furniture and decorative art, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1948 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1943-1948London: 1948A profusely illustrated British annual of international furniture and decoration for the years 1943 to 1948.
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1887 4vols Dictionnaire de l'Ameublement et de la Decoration: Depuis le XIIIe siecle jusqu'a nos joursParis: 1887A dictionary of French decorative arts, complete in four volumes, all smartly rebound.
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c1938-1968 4 vols Furniture AdvertsLondon, Bristol, Kilburn : c1938-1968A collection of four furniture advertisements.
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1918 Decorative Textiles: An Illustrated Book on Coverings for Furniture, etc.Philadelphia: 1918A beautifully illustrated limited edition of this work on decorative textiles.
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1952 Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and FitmentsLondon : 1952A sixth edition copy of this work on modern cabinet work and furniture, with plates.
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1841-1848 Studies from Old English MansionsLondon: 1841-1848The complete four volume set of C. J. Richardson's beautifully illustrated study of Old English houses, and their contents.
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1868-1875 Dictionnaire Raisonne du Mobilier FrancaisParis: 1868-1875A beautiful set of this densely illustrated nineteenth century French work on furniture by the renowned French architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
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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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1948 Regency Furniture 1795-1820London and New York: 1948The second enlarged edition of this work on regency furniture with illustrations and in the original dust wrapper.
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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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1924 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1924-27Large three volume dictionary of English furniture from the Middle Ages, adorned with numerous illustrations including many coloured plates.
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1909-1911 English Furniture of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1909-1911The complete set of this densely illustrated history of English furniture in leather bindings.
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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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1906 Useful Details in Several StylesLondon: 1906The very scarce 1906 edition of this illustrated book of furniture design by Herbert E Binstead.
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1890 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1890The seventh edition of this insightful 19th century guide to furnishing a new home, and domestic management, for young householders.
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1972 House Decoration in NubiaLondon: 1972A bright first edition of this study of the evolution of house decoration in Nubia by Marian Wenzel, complete with dust wrapper.
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1975 The Art of the Silversmith in MexicoNew York: 1975An interesting work on the history and art of Mexican silverware, with numerous plates throughout.
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1998 Masterpieces of English Furniture The Gerstenfeld CollectionLondon : 1998A stunning first edition copy of this richly illustrated volume on the Gerstenfeld furniture collection.
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1930 Laminated Board and its UsesLondon: 1930A very neat edition of this illustrated work on modern furniture and decoration.
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1989 The Cottage Orne CollectionNot Stated: 1989A striking wallpaper and fabric sample catalogue by Brunschwig & Fils, a beautiful and colourful volume.
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1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon and New York: 1897The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of furniture designs from the Chippendale period.
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c1920 Huntley & Palmers Book Biscuit Tin BoxReading & London: c1920A very scarce and very charming antique Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin box in working conditions.
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1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society.
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1887 Ornamental Interiors Ancient & ModernLondon: 1887A very scarce work by John Moyr Smith, exploring many different examples and the history of ornamental interiors, illustrated throughout.
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1902 Furniture of the Olden TimeNew York: 1902A first edition of this illustrated study on the history of furniture.
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1904-1908 4 Vols A History of English FurnitureLondon : 1904-1908A complete four volume set of this richly illustrated and comprehensive history of English furniture.
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1907 An Account of the Roman Antiquities Preserved in the Museum at Chesters NorthumberlandLondon : 1907A fascinating volume of the Roman antiquities found at the Roman Fort, Chesters, richly illustrated.
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1928 The £1000 HouseLondon: 1928A first edition copy of this interesting work detailing houses which were built for less than £1000.
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1905 English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1905A beautifully illustrated and detailed edition of this work following the history of English furniture.
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1930 Modern English FurnitureLondon: 1930The first edition of J. C. Rogers's 1930 study of English furniture, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1977 English Barometers 1680-1860Suffolk: 1977A new and revised edition of this profusely illustrated work on English barometers from 1680 to 1860, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1852 The Art-JournalLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated guide to art history and theory in handsome half leather binding.
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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915The very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates.