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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1911 Church StudyWestminster: 1911A beautifully bound first edition of this illustrated work on the Church, its buildings and contents.
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1833 An Analysis of the Picture of the Transfiguration of Raffaello Sanzio d'UrbinoLondon: 1833A very scarce critical examination of Raphael's 'Transiguration', illustrated with nineteen engraved proof plates.
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1897 England's History as Pictured by Famous PaintersLondon: 1897A smart copy of this history of England exhibited through various works by important artists of the time.
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c1880 Pictorial Sketches from Bible LandsLondon: c1880An extremely well-presented work containing illustrations from Bible lands.
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1909 Marble and Marble WorkingLondon : 1909The first edition of this scarce illustrated work on marble by W. G. Renwick, in the original cloth.
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1960 English Decorative Ironwork, 1610-1836London: 1960A beautiful collection of plates showcasing English decorative ironwork by the notable curator and architectural historian John Harris.
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1916 Twenty-Five Great Houses of FranceLondon: 1916A first edition copy of this profusely illustrated work celebrating notable French houses.
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1904 In English Homes: Volume ILondon: 1904A first edition copy of Volume I of this lavishly illustrated celebration of notable English houses and their furnishings.
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1970-2010 Florida Architecture MagazineMiami: 1970-2010A bright collection of magazines by Florida Architecture, from the the 1970's up until more recent times.
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1864 The Greedy PuppyLondon: 1864The first edition of this vanishingly scarce, charming children's tale about a troublesome and greedy young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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2013 Sylvia Plath: DrawingsLondon: 2013The first edition of this beautiful publication of the sketches of Sylvia Plath.
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1875 The Land of the Pharaohs. Egypt and Sinai: Illustrated by Pen and PencilLondon: 1875Samuel Manning's striking work exploring Egypt and Sinai, and featuring many topographical illustrations.
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1876 A History of the House of Lyme (in Cheshire)Warrington: 1876A scarce copy of this history of the House at Lyme Park in Cheshire.
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1896 Notes on the Parish Churches of WirralLiverpool: 1896A very smart copy of this commentary on the churches of Wirral, North West England.
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1885 Canadian Pictures Drawn with Pen and PencilLondon: 1885An exceptionally lovely first edition of the Marquis of Lorne's beautifully illustrated study of the natural beauties of Canada.
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c1895 Twenty-Eight Mounted Photographs of the North Devon CoastNot Stated: c1895A very scarce and unique collection of twenty-eight mounted albumen print photographs looking at North Devon.
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1914 Decoration in England from 1660 to 1770London: [1914]The first edition of this illustrated work by Francis Lenygon on English architecture and decoration.
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1872 The Works of William HogarthLondon: 1872A scarce two volume study of the work of English artist William Hogarth, with an essay on Hogarth by Charles Lamb.
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1986 Wallace Neff: Architect of California's Golden AgeSanta Barbara: 1986A very smart first edition of this account of the life and work of American architect, Wallace Neff.
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1865 Pictures of English LifeLondon: 1865The first edition of this beautifully illustrated and scarce depiction of mid nineteenth century English life.
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1847 The Pictorial Gallery of Arts: Fine ArtsLondon: 1847The first edition of the second volume of 'The Pictorial Gallery of Arts', with this richly illustrated work examining fine art, sculpture, architecture and paintings.
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1867-79 Illustrations of the Rood-Screen at Randworth and Barton TurfNorwich: 1867-69A volume of two scarce works on the rood screens of Randworth and Barton Turf, illustrated works by C. J. W. Winter.
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1960 The Architecture of John NashLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this highly illustrated work on the architecture of John Nash.
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1875 Sketching From Nature in Water-ColoursLondon: [1875]A colourfully illustrated topographical volume of landscapes by Aaron Penley, complete with chromolithographs.
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1864 Cartoons from PunchLondon: 1864The first edition of this collection of one-hundred plates of popular illustrator John Tenniel's contributions to the satirical and humorous magazine 'Punch'.
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1862 Graphic illustrations of WarwickshireBirmingham: 1862A beautifully illustrated work depicting the county of Warwickshire, gathering together drawings by various popular illustrators of the nineteenth century.
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1870 The Bath Ecritoire and its Historical PicturesBath: 1870Sir Jerom Murch's very scarce work detailing the ecritoire given by the Ladies of Bath to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her wedding.
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1840 The Caricaturist's Scrap Book[London]: [1840]An uncommon series of fifty-nine caricatures by Henry Heath, a satirical work looking at society.
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1987-1998 Six Thrilling Science Fiction and Fantasy ComicsForestville; Plymouth; Milwaukie: 1987-1998Six vibrantly illustrated issues of late twentieth century science fiction and fantasy comic books.
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1881 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1881A collection of illustrated children's song from Randolph Caldecott, with illustrations printed by Edmund Evans.
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c1883 A Sketch-Book of R. Caldecott'sLondon: c1883A smart copy of this collection of sketches from Caldecott, with many printed in colour.
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1980 In Our TimeNew York : 1980The first edition of this book of essays illustrated and written by Tom Wolfe, with the original dust wrapper.
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1970 Ghastly Good TasteLondon: 1970A very smart copy of this reprinted edition of Betjeman's essay on the rise and fall of English architecture, with a nine feet long folding illustration to the rear.
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1981 From Bauhaus to Our HouseNew York: 1981A lovely first edition, first printing of Wolfe's critique of modern architecture, illustrated throughout.
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2001 UG: Boy Genius of the Stone AgeLondon: 2001The first edition of this illustrated Children's book by noted illustrator Raymond Briggs, in the original dust wrapper.
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1980 Gentleman JimLondon: 1980The first edition of this illustrated Children's book by noted illustrator Raymond Briggs.