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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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1894 S. Paul's Cathedral and Old City LifeLondon: 1894A scarce study on St. Paul's Cathedral by a Sub-Dean, William Sparrow Simpson, an interesting illustrated history. -
1926 2vol Abbeys & CastlesLondon: 1926Two smart early editions of these illustrated guides to British Abbeys and Castles. -
c1833 The Works of William HogarthLondon: c1833A lavishly illustrated collection of the works of William Hogarth, containing over one-hundred of his original detailed engravings. -
1826-27 Designs For Parsonage Houses, Alms Houses and Half a Dozen Hints on PicturesqueLondon: 1826-27Two architectural volumes on Tudor domestic architecture by Thomas Frederick Hunt, beautifully illustrated with detailed engravings throughout. -
1887 Pictorial Records of Remarkable Events in the History of the WorldLondon: 1887A beautifully illustrated study of world history aimed at young readers, in the publisher's pictorial cloth binding, with gilt detailing. -
1951 3vols Engineering Workshop PracticeLondon: 1951An early revised edition of this comprehensive practical work on engineering equipment, machinery and processes. -
1936 The Art of Ancient EgyptVienna: 1936A beautifully illustrated first edition of this history of art from Ancient Egypt. -
c1861-1863 The British Schools of Art13.5" by 10": c1861-1863A richly illustrated and scarce celebration of eminent British artists, bound in six divisions. -
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1910 2vol The Life of Benvenuto CelliniLondon: 1910The author's own copy of this translated biography of Italian sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, with the author's signature to each volume. -
1872 The Works of William HogarthLondon: 1872The first volume only of this scarce study of the work of English artist William Hogarth, with an essay on Hogarth by Charles Lamb. -
c1922 A Series of Postcards: Greek Terracottas in the British MuseumLondon: c1922A very scarce collection of beautiful postcards from the catalogue of Greek Terracottas in the British Museum. -
c1955 Greek SculptureLondon: c1955A very scarce series of twelve cards illustrative of Greek Sculpture from the collection at the British Museum. -
1912 2vol English Mediaeval Architecture in Two PartsLondon: 1912A complete two volume set of this detailed study of Mediaeval architecture in England, with illustrations. -
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1818 Critical Description of the Procession of Chaucer's Pilgrims to CanterburyLondon: 1818A signed presentation copy of this very scarce work from art critic William Carey, inscribed to American painter Washington Allston. -
1910 The Arts & Crafts of Ancient EgyptLondon: 1910A smart second edition of this illustrated work by Egyptologist, Flinders Petrie. -
c1910 Indiennes-Perses Toiles de Jouy & de GenesParis: c1910A vanishingly scarce study on the textile industry around the world, beautifully illustrated with eleven colour plates. -
1872 English Artists of the Present DayLondon: 1872The scarce first edition celebrative of English artists of the late nineteenth century. -
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. -
1953-1964 10vol The Pelican History of ArtLondon: 1953-1964Ten very smart volumes on art, sculpture, and architecture from Pelican at Penguin Books. -
1860 Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et GraveursFrance: 1860A new edition of E Benezit's thorough dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers from all over the world in eight illustrated volumes. -
1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911A beautifully illustrated first edition of this detailed study of British castles. -
1926 How to Look at Old ChurchesLondon: 1926The second edition of this highly illustrated work on the architecture of old churches, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1907 Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine ArtsLondon: 1907A study of fine art with focus on the Madonna, with illustrations throughout. -
1892 The British Printer, Volume VLondon: 1892Volume V of the late nineteenth century periodical 'The British Printer', beautifully illustrated with chromolithographs. -
2019 Joan Mitchell: I Carry my Landscapes Around with MeNew York: 2019The scarce first edition of this vibrantly illustrated study of the life and works of American artist Joan Mitchell. -
1807 Antiquities of Westminster; the Old Palace; St. Stephen's ChapelLondon: 1807The first edition of this illustrated study on the antiquities of Westminster, including fourteen hand-coloured plates. -
2007 Joan Mitchell: Works on Paper 1956-1992New York: 2007A fine first edition of this vibrantly illustrated retrospective of the works of American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell. -
2014 Joan Mitchell: TreesNew York: 2014The first edition of this beautifully illustrated celebration of the works of American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell. -
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2013 Francis DavisonBristol: 2013A superb example of this scarce exploration of the art of Francis Davison, a first edition signed by the author. -
2020 Joan MitchellSan Francisco: 2020A fine first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding Joan Mitchell. -
2005 3 X Abstraction New Methods of DrawingNew York: 2005The scarce first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding three abstract artists. -
1948 The Georgian Buildings of Bath from 1700 to 1830London: 1948A smart first edition of this illustrated work on the Georgian buildings around Bath. -
2008 Joan Mitchell: SunflowersNew York: 2008Mint first edition of this scarce study of Joan Mitchell's sunflower paintings in the original dust wrapper. -
2001 Frankenthaler: The WoodcutsFlorida and New York: 2002Lovely first edition of Judith Goldman's work celebrative of the art of American painter Helen Frankenthaler. -
2011 Frank BowlingLondon: 2011Mint first edition of Mel Gooding's ode to the career and work of British artist Frank Bowling. -
2013 Paul Housley: Music from the StudioLondon: 2013Handsome first edition of this scarce publication dedicated to the work of Paul Housley.