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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 The Political Economy of ArtLondon: 1857The first edition of this early work by John Ruskin on the political economy of art. -
1911 London Houses from 1660 to 1820London: 1911A smart first edition of this highly illustrated architectural history of London. -
1891 Annual Statistical Report on the Home and Foreign Iron and Steel Industries in 1890London: 1891A very scarce copy of this statistical report, providing an insight into the British iron and steel industries in 1890. -
1930 An Artist's ModelsLondon: 1930The first edition of Cecil Aldin's delightfully illustrated work on the dog models used in his artwork, in the original dust wrapper. -
1925 Old InnsLondon: 1925Cecil Aldin's charming collection of illustrations of old inns, in the uncommon original dust wrapper. -
1903-1904 Japan and China: Their History, Arts and LiteratureLondon: 1903-1904An attractive limited Library Edition of Captain F. Brinkley's historical, artistic and literary study of Japan and China, with colour plates. -
1894 The Complete Works of John RuskinNew York: 1894A limited edition collection of works by John Ruskin, discussing architecture, art and more. -
1871 An Account of the Churches Visited During the Lincoln Excursion of theLondon: 1871The first edition of this very scarce illustrated account of the author's excursion to explore the churches of Lincoln. -
1866 A Description and Defence of the Restorations of the Exterior of Lincoln CathedralOxford: 1866The first and only edition of John Chessell Buckler's vehement defence of his restorations of Lincoln Cathedral. -
1982 Rockwell Kent: An Anthology of His WorksNew York: 1982A beautiful anthology of the art of the American artist Rockwell Kent, edited with an introduction by Fridolf Johnson. -
1898 Theoretical and Practical GraphicsNew York: 1898The first American edition of this very scarce study on mechanical drawing and geometry by Frederick Newton Willson, with many illustrations and diagrams throughout. -
1979 Charles Ricketts: Subtle and Fantastic DecoratorLondon: 1979An excellent first edition of this richly illustrated biography of showcasing the incredible art of Charles Ricketts. -
1897 A Bibliography of the Works of William MorrisLondon: 1897A bright bibliography of the works of William Morris, including his poems, art, translations and contributions to periodicals. -
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1924 An Aubrey Beardsley LectureLondon: 1924A pleasing limited edition work containing A. W. King's lectures on English illustrator, Aubrey Beardsley, as well as the drawings and letters sent to King by the artist. -
1928 Aubrey Beardsley: The Man and His WorkLondon: 1928A smart limited edition of this illustrated work on English artist Aubrey Beardsley. -
1979 The Works of E. H. ShepardLondon: 1979A wonderfully illustrated biography showcasing the life and art of E. H. Shepard, best known for his illustrations in 'Winnie-the-Pooh'. -
1992 The Robinson Brothers Poster W. Heath Robinson "The Fair Day"London: 1992A very scarce poster for The Robinson Brothers exhibition in London from 17th February to 20th March 1992. -
1835 Practical Hints upon Landscape GardeningLondon: 1835The second edition of William S. Gilpin's beautifully illustrated guide to landscape gardening, with sixteen plates. -
1953 Clothes and the Horse: A Guide to Correct Dress for all Riding OccasionsLondon: 1953A first edition of this illustrated guide to correct dress for riding occasions, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1930 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1930A smart copy of this illustrated work on dogs from British artist Cecil Aldin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1975 Spring & Summer ScenesLondon: 1975A charming keepsake containing spring and summer scenes of Thomas Bewick's artwork. -
1932 The Cecil Aldin BookLondon: 1932A charming work dedicated to Cecil Aldin's beloved illustrations, paired with an array of humorous poems and commentaries, with colour plates. -
1841 Ancient Models; or, Hints on Church-BuildingLondon: 1841An uncommon treatise on church architecture, an interesting work by Charles Anderson. -
1857 ShadowsLondon: 1857The first edition of this amusing collection of hand-coloured lithographs by Victorian comic illustrator Charles H. Bennett. -
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1962 The Saturday BookLondon: 1962The twenty-second book of this annual miscellany, published from 1941 to 1975, covering a range of arts. -
c1855 Hints to Girls on Dress: Especially Intended for Scholar in Daily and Sunday SchoolsLondon: c1855A very scarce first edition of this guide to dressing for schoolgirls, from the Religious Tract Society. -
c1896 Reminiscences of an Engineer At Home and AbroadLincolnshire: c1896A smart new edition of this illustrated collection of reminiscences of the author's time engineering. -
1838-39 The Churches of LondonLondon: 1838-39An uncommon work by George Godwin, exploring the many beautiful churches in London, complete with all plates. -
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. -
1886 Health Lectures Delivered in Manchester 1884-85-86: Eighth and Ninth SeriesLondon: 1886The very scarce eighth and ninth series of the 'Manchester Health Lectures', discussing the subject of house construction and healthy practice. -
c1890 English Country Cottages: Their Condition, Cost, and RequirementsLondon: c1890A smart first edition of this illustrated study of English cottages. -
1907 Spons' Mechanics Own Book: A Manual for Handicraftsmen and AmateursLondon: 1907A complete copy of Spons' 1907 guide for amateur craftsmen, outlining how to perform various skills. -
1872 The Church Builder: A Quarterly Journal of Church Extension in England and WalesLondon: 1872A smart volume of The Church Builder bound into one, with illustrations throughout. -
1842 An Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and FurnitureLondon: 1842John Loudon's extensive architectural encyclopeadia, illustrated with thousands of engravings throughout. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of essays on architecture, from English writer John Betjeman.
