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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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1847 The London Art-Union Prize AnnualLondon: 1847A very scarce 1847 prize annual from London Art Union, illustrated with engravings. -
1860 The Art of IlluminatingLondon: 1860A beautifully illustrated guide to illuminated manuscripts and the process of creation. -
1987 The Wood-Engravings of John NashLiverpool: 1987A lovely limited edition copy of this collection of wood-engravings by John Nash, in its original slipcase. -
1902 The Sacred Beetle: A Popular Treatise on Egyptian Scarabs in Art and HistoryLondon: 1902A bright copy of the first edition of John Ward's study of the role of the scarab in Egyptian art and history. -
1862 The Art Journal New Series Volume I Illustrated Catalogue of the International ExhibitionLondon and New York: 1862The first edition of the new series of The Art Journal with the catalogue of the 1862 International Exhibition. -
1887-1892 Plates from The Builder MagazineNot stated : 1887-1892A scarce collection of plates from The Builder Magazine with various architectural designs and illustrations. -
1885 LandscapeLondon: 1885A first edition of Hamerton's study of landscape paintings and drawings, with original etchings and reproductions from famous art pieces. -
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1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods and AmuletsCairo: 1909A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of R. H. Blanchard, illustrated with images of fifty-four specimens. -
1899 The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureOrpington: 1899A lovely half calf copy of Ruskin's very successful essay The Seven Lamps of Architecture. -
1912 The First & Chief Groundes of ArchitectureLondon: 1912A limited edition of this facsimile of John Shute's important work of architecture with illustrations. -
2005-2007 Three Works by David StanfordLondon: 2005-2007Three first edition works about Church architecture from around England by photographer David Stanford. -
1865-1867 2vols A History Of Architecture in All CountriesLondon: 1865-1867Volumes I and II of James Fergusson's beautifully illustrated three volume set on the history of architecture. -
1913 2 Vols An Introduction to English Church Architecture from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth CenturyLondon : 1913A complete two volume set of this monumental introduction to English Church Architecture, richly illustrated and in its first edition. -
1930 Poster for Auction of an Old-Fashioned Detached & Thatched Cottage Known as "Maggotts"Chelmsford: 1930A delightful 1930 poster for the auction of a charming thatched cottage located in the Chelmsford district of Essex. -
1771-72 Hermes and Three TreatisesLondon: 1771-72Two volumes of the influential philosophical and literary works of James Harris, each volume illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1749 The Polite Arts, or, a Dissertation on Poetry, Painting, Musick, Architecture and EloquenceLondon: 1749The very scarce first edition of this delightful mid eighteenth century study of the 'polite arts'. -
1778 Seven Discourses Delivered in the Royal Academy by the PresidentLondon: 1778Seven brilliant artistic lectures given by Joshua Reynolds at the Royal Academy, the first edition. -
c1820 Rhodd Meistr i'w Brentis: Dirgelwch y Gywrain Gelfyddyd o JapanioCaernarfon : c1820A scarce edition of this Welsh art book teaching Japanese techniques for design. -
1747 Sculptura-Historico-Technica: or, the History and Art of IngravingLondon: 1747An uncommon treatise and history of the beautiful art of engraving, complete with ten plates. -
1819 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture, from the Conquest to the Reformation with Notice of Eight Hundred English Buildings: Preceded by A Sketch of the Grecian and Roman OrdersLondon : 1819A second edition copy of this architectural work, with illustrations. -
1881 An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England from the Conquest to the ReformationLondon : 1881A richly illustrated copy of this work on English architectural styles. -
1824-1825 2 vols in 1 Views of the Most Interesting Collegiate and Parochial Churches in Great Britain; Including Screens, Fronts, MonumentsLondon : 1824-1825Two volumes bound in one of architectural details of the Churches of Great Britain, richly illustrated. -
1879 Handbook to the Cathedrals of EnglandLondon: 1879-1903A charming series of guides to English cathedrals in the original publisher's uniform cloth bindings. -
1914 Wall Decorations of Egyptian TombsLondon: 1914A scarce volume illustrative of the beautiful decorative art of Egyptian tombs from examples in the British Museum. -
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1913 SussexLondon : 1913A bright and charming volume depicting the beauty of Sussex, with colour plates. -
1848 The Art-Union Monthly Journal of the Arts Volume XLondon : 1848The tenth volume of 19th century art journal, The Art Union. Illustrated, with engravings of paintings by Ed Landseer, Frederick Richard Lee and William Etty. -
1924 Carpets and RugsLondon: 1924First edition of this comprehensive study regarding the history and development of carpets and rugs around the world. -
1925 Modern Masters of EtchingLondon: 1925-32Eleven first editions from the 'Modern Masters of Etching' illustrated series, with studies of Brockhurst, Osborne, Walcot, and Griggs among others. -
1911 Scottish National Exhibition GlasgowEdinburgh: 1911A scarce issue of this photographic souvenir from the Scottish Exhibition in Glasgow 1911. -
1867 The Chromolithograph: a Journal of Art, Literature, Decoration, and Accomplishments[London] : 1867-8A scarce volume containing the consecutive numbers from November 1867 to February 1868 of 'The Chromolithograph', journal of art. -
1912 Ayreshire IdyllsLondon : 1912The first edition of this topography book of Ayreshire with beautiful colour plates. -
1988 Five Centuries of English Book IllustrationAldershot: 1988A fantastic first edition copy of this extensive volume on book illustration, with colour plates. -
1832 Landscape Illustrations of the Waverley Novels with Descriptions of the ViewsLondon : 1832A smart volume of landscape illustrations to illustrate the Waverley Novels of Sir Walter Scott. -
1988 The Spirit of Place Nine Neo-Romantic Artists and their timesLondon : 1988A delightful first edition volume exploring the works of Neo-Romantic artists, with colour illustrations. -
1962 Egyptian ArtLondon: [1962]First English edition of this large paper book dedicated to the beauty of Egyptian art, captured with numerous striking plates both in colour and in black and white.