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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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1960 Die Kunst OzeaniensVienna: 1960The first edition of this study into art and art history of the islands of Oceania with the scarce dust wrapper and slipcase. -
1976 The Art of Easter IslandLondon: 1976The first UK edition of this extensive art history of Easter Island, Chile, in the original dust wrapper. -
1848 Parish Churches; Being Perspective Views of English Ecclesiastical StructuresLondon: 1848An impressive study on ecclesiastical architecture by the Brandon brothers, a lavishly illustrated volume. -
1897 2vol Memorials of Christie's: A Record of Art Sales from 1766 to 1896London: 1897A first edition of this historical work, recounting each sale from Christie's auction house from 1766 to 1896. -
1912 Portrait Medals of Italian Artists of the RenaissanceLondon: 1912The first edition, limited to 750 copies, of this beautifully illustrated catalogue of portrait medals. -
1895 A Dictionary of ArtistsLondon: 1895A new and enlarged edition of this historical documentation of artists in leather binding. -
2016 Art Deco SculptureLondon: 2016First edition of this beautifully illustrated study of 'art deco' sculpture in the original dust wrapper. -
1851 Memorials of Sir Francis Chantrey, Sculptor, in Hallamshire and ElsewhereSheffield: 1851A charming biography of Sir Francis Chantrey by John Holland. -
1839 Rudiments of Architecture, Practical and TheoreticalLondon: 1839An uncommon work by Joseph Gwilt, exploring the fundamentals of architecture in both practice and theory, complete with detailed plates. -
1904 Celtic Art in Pagan and Christian TimesLondon : 1904A smart illustrated copy of Celtic Art, in its first edition. -
1893 Leadwork Old and Ornamental and For the Most Part EnglishLondon: 1893A unique extra illustrated copy of W. R. Lethaby's interesting exploration of leadwork, with many additional illustrations. -
1847-1848 2 Vols The Art-Union Monthly Journal of The Fine ArtsLondon : 1847-1848Two volumes of The Art-Union Monthly Journal of the Fine Arts which are richly illustrated. -
1840 2vols A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic ArchitectureOxford; London: 1840The third edition of this popular study on architecture, an extensive glossary complete with over one-hundred plates. -
1851 The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue The Industry of All Nations 1851London : 1851A richly illustrated copy of The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the year 1851. -
c1800 Description Historique et Chronologique des Monumens de SculptureParis: c1800A scarce circa 1800 work on the monuments and sculptures of France. -
1877 A Descriptive Catalogue of the Water-Colour Paintings in the South Kensington MuseumLondon: 1877A lovely first edition catalogue describing the watercolour paintings of the South Kensington Museum, with numerous illustrations throughout. -
1895 A Brief History of Wood-Engraving From Its InventionLondon : 1895A near fine, illustrated copy of Joseph Cundall's survey of the history of wood-engraving -
1988 Pharaohs And Mortals: Egyptian Art In The Middle KingdomCambridge: 1988A first edition copy of this study of Egyptian art in the Middle Kingdom, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1868 Studies for PicturesLondon: 1868A lovely first edition work containing numerous illustrations by J. Moyr Smith, with a bookplate for the Scottish writer, Compton Mackenzie. -
1870 Fine Art: A Sketch of its History, Theory, Practice and Application to IndustryLondon : 1870An uncommon first edition documenting the eighteen lectures given by Matthew Digby Wyatt, the inaugural Slade Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University -
1969 Chagall Lithographer 1962-1968 IIIMonte-Carlo: 1969A stunning volume of colour lithographs by artist Marc Chagall. -
1956 2 vols in 1 English Taste in the Eighteenth Century from Baroque to Neo-ClassicLondon: 1956Two wonderful pamphlets from the 1955-56 Winter Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts on English Taste in the Eighteenth Century from Baroque to Neo-Classic. -
1969 The Art of Ancient EgyptLondon: 1969A bright copy of this study of ancient Egyptian art and antiquities, with the original unclipped dust wrapper and slipcase. -
1830 Conversations on the Art of Miniature PaintingLondon : 1830A scarce volume of Conversations on the Art of Miniature Painting. -
1900-1901 2 vols The Wallace Collection CataloguesLondon : 1900-1901Two leather bound volumes of catalogues of The Wallace Collection, with folding plates. -
1855 Velasquez and His WorksLondon : 1855An interesting biography of the Spanish Painter Diego Velasquez, in the original cloth binding and first edition. -
1991 Nineteenth-Century WatercoloursNew York: 1991A fine first edition copy of Christopher Finch's study of nineteenth-century watercolour painting, filled with bright colour illustrations. -
1857 The Treasury of Ornamental ArtLondon: 1857A scarce work by John Charles Robinson exploring the collection of Ornamental Art at Marlborough House, of which he was the curator. -
1902 George Engleheart 1750-1829 Miniature Painter to George IIILondon : 1902A first limited edition work on the miniatures of George Engleheart, richly illustrated. -
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. -
c1878 The Albert Memorial, Hyde ParkLondon: c1877A scarce history and description of the Albert Memorial, illustrated with intricate engravings. -
1829 The Young Artist's Assistant in the Art of Drawing in Water ColoursLondon: 1829A beautiful artistic guide by Thomas Smith, exploring different artistic methods in watercolours, beautifully illustrated in colour. -
1876 Etching & EtchersLondon: 1876An attractive edition of this guide to etching by printmaking advocate Philip Gilbert Hamerton -
1975 Aboriginal ArtefactsAdelaide: 1975A fascinating first edition copy of this work exploring Aboriginal artefacts, with illustrations in colour. -
1983 Piper's Places: John Piper in England & WalesLondon: 1983A bright first edition copy of this work on John Piper, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1875 A Handbook of Pictorial ArtOxford: 1875The illustrated second edition of Tyrwitt's charming guide to the 'pictorial arts', in a tree calf binding.