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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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1857-1859 The Encyclopaedia of Practical Carpentry and JoineryLeipzig and Dresden; London: 1857-1859The scarce first edition of Edward Lance Tarbuck's enormously informative guide to carpentry and joinery, illustrated with over 120 plates. -
1924 English Decoration and Furniture of the Early Renaissance 1500-1650London: 1924This handsome first edition of the fourth volume in Margaret Jourdain's illustrated study of English decoration and furniture with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1978 The Life and Work of Thomas ChippendaleLondon: 1978A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Christopher Gilbert's study of Chippendale, in superb half calf bindings. -
1892 Illustrated History of FurnitureLondon: 1892A lovely example of the first edition of Frederick Litchfield's illustrated guide to the history of furniture, in a signed half straight grain morocco Birdsall binding. -
1986 Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840London: 1986A smart first edition of this illustrated dictionary of English furniture makers, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1890-92 S. Richards Catalogue from Jan. 1890 to Feb. 1892Not Stated: 1890-92A very scarce antiques catalogue, produced by S. Richards Antique Dealers of Nottingham, filled with hand drawn images of his varied stock from January 1890 to February 1892. -
1905 English FurnitureLondon: 1905The first edition of Frederick S. Robinson's extensively illustrated account of English furniture in the early twentieth century. -
1950 Farm and Cottage Inventories of Mid-Essex 1635-1749Essex: 1950The first edition of this interesting account of seventeenth and eighteenth century furniture and belongings in Essex. -
1980 Gimson and the BarnsleysLondon: 1980A lovely first edition copy of Mary Comino's study of the Arts and Crafts architects and furniture designers Gimson and the Barnsleys. -
1904 Old West Surrey: Some Notes and MemoriesLondon: 1904A bright first edition of this illustrated memoir of 'Old West Surrey', a nostalgic work from influential British garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll. -
2002 The Art of René LaliqueRoyston: 2002A first edition of this lavishly illustrated guide to the art of the French jeweller and glass designer René Lalique. -
1823 The Carpenter's New Guide, Being a Complete Book of Lines for Carpentry and JoineryLondon: 1823An illustrated guide to carpentry and joinery, by Peter Nicholson. -
1927 Old Furniture: A Magazine of Domestic Ornament Volume TwoLondon: 1927A pleasing work comprising illustrated articles on various pieces of antique furniture, being volume two from 'Old Furniture'. -
1929 The Wetherfield Collection of 222 ClocksLondon: 1929The second edition of this wonderfully illustrated catalogue of the Wetherfield clock collection, which sold at auction for £30,000 on the 1st May, 1928. -
1893 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1893A smart new edition of this charming Victorian guide to furnishing and keeping a new home, aimed at young householders. -
1932 The Architectural Review A Magazine of Architecture & Decoration Vol LXXIIWestminster: 1932A profusely illustrated and fascinating magazine on architecture and interior design from the early twentieth century. -
1896 A Manual of Mending and RepairingNew York: 1896The very scarce first US edition of Charles Godfrey Leland's informative guide to mending and repairing items around the home. -
1841 London InteriorsLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes in one. -
c1906 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-MakerLondon: c1906The complete eight volume set of illustrated works by G. Lister Sutcliffe on carpentry and joinery. -
1955 Georgian Cabinet-Makers c. 1700-1800London: 1955A smart revised edition of this biographical series belonging to prominent furniture-makers of the eighteenth century, adorned with illustrations to the rear. -
1867 An Inquiry into the Difference of Style Observable in Ancient Glass PaintingsOxford : 1867A wonderfully illustrated second edition of Charles Winston's study of ancient glass painting, bound in full morocco by Zaehnsdorf. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A smart new edition of this illustrated guide to Oriental rugs. -
1923 Old English Walnut & Lacquer FurnitureLondon: 1923A lavishly illustrated guide to old English walnut and lacquer furniture for collectors and students. -
1966 Furniture in the Ancient World: Origins & Evolution 3100-475 B.C.London: 1966A wonderfully illustrated work on the furniture of the ancient world, written by Hollis S. Baker with an introduction by designer Gordon Russell, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1902 Colonial Furniture in AmericaLondon: 1902The first UK edition of this comprehensive study of colonial furniture in America, with an array of illustrations throughout. -
1980 Gimson and the Barnsleys: 'Wonderful furniture of a commonplace kind'London: 1980A lovely first edition copy of Mary Comino's study of the Arts and Crafts architects and furniture designers Gimson and the Barnsleys. -
1902 Our Homes and How to Beautify ThemLondon: 1902A smart second edition of this early twentieth century interior design guide. -
1963 The Early Furniture of French CanadaToronto: 1963A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated study of early French Canadian furniture. -
1964 Hispanic Furniture From Fifteenth Through the Eighteenth CenturyNew York: 1964A very smart second edition of this comprehensive history of Hispanic furniture. -
1962-1967 3vol La Pendule FrancaiseParis: 1962-1967Three scarce volumes of this illustrated work on the French clock, in the original French. -
1958 English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the Irwin Untermyer CollectionLondon: 1958A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated reference book to the furniture of the Irwin Untermyer Collection. -
c1900 Marque des Produits: Maison SterlinParis: c1900An illustrated catalogue of Maison Sterlin, an elegant French hardware manufacturer, now known as Bricard Serrurerie d'Art. -
1977 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture and Furniture DrawingsNew York: 1977A wonderful printed exhibition of work from the Museum of Modern Art's collection on architect and designer, Mies van der Rohe. -
1948 The English Interior: 1500 to 1900London: 1948The first edition of this charmingly illustrated work on English interior design. -
1929 Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Wall-PapersLondon: 1929A very smart first edition of this illustrated catalogue of wallpapers from the Victorian and Albert Museum. -
1910-1911 The Book of Decorative FurnitureLondon: 1910-1911The two volume first edition of Edwin Foley's sumptuously illustrated study of decorative furniture, in vibrant half morocco bindings.