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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1992 The ManLondon: 1992The first edition of this beautifully illustrated children's book by English illustrator Raymond Briggs in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1872-1879 A Sammelband of Eight Catalogues of 1870s Exhibitions in LondonLondon: 1872-1879A collection of eight very scarce 1870s pamphlets, advertising and providing information about Exhibitions being held in London.
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1927 Bookbinding For SchoolsLeicester: 1927A scarce, first edition of this interesting work on bookbinding, with illustrations.
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1876 The Art Schools of Mediaeval ChristendomLondon: 1876The first edition of this work on mediaeval art schools by A. C. Owen in the original cloth.
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1770 A New Royal and Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, A-GLondon: 1770The first volume only of the first edition thus of this very scarce, richly illustrated, two volume encyclopaedia of arts and sciences.
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1866 An Account of the Welsh Memorial Erected to The Prince ConsortTenby : 1866The first edition of this very scarce account of the Welsh memorial erected for Prince Albert.
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1883-89 Graphic Pictures, More Graphic Pictures, Gleanings from the Graphic, Last Graphic PicturesLondon: 1883-1889A vibrant collection of four first edition picture books by the British illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
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1849 Architectural Notices of the Churches of the Archdeaconry of NorthamptonLondon: 1849The first edition of this beautifully illustrated architectural study of the churches of Northampton, from the library of publisher John Murray III.
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1835 Gothic Furniture in the Style of the 15th CenturyLondon: 1835The first edition of Augustus Welby Pugin's illustrated monograph on fifteenth century style Gothic furniture.
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1836 Details of Antient Timber Houses of the 15th and 16th CenturiesLondon: 1836The first edition of this study by A. Welby Pugin, looking through twenty-one plates at the timber houses of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
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1871 Der ParthenonLeipzig: 1871A scarce first edition copy of Adolf Michaelis' study on the Parthenon, a detailed monograph illustrated with one folding plate.
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1850 A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic ArchitectureOxford: 1850The fifth edition of John Henry Parker's fascinating and educational discussion on architecture, illustrated throughout.
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1870 Four Hundred Humorous Illustrations by John LeechLondon: 1870A collection of four hundred illustrations by the renowned caricaturist John Leech, who illustrated Punch magazine.
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1855 4vol The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1855A scarce complete four volume set of this fascinating collection of illustrations displaying the baronial and ecclesiastical antiquities of Scotland.
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1895 Four Hundred Humorous Illustrations by George CruikshankLondon: 1895A collection of four hundred illustrations by the renowned illustrator George Cruikshank, who illustrated works for Charles Dickens.
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1879 Wentzel Jamitsers Entwurfe zu Prachtgefassen in Silber und GoldBerlin: 1879A very scarce work consisting of lithographic plates of the silver and gold vessels made by Viennese goldsmith and artist Wenzel Jamnitzer.
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c1830-1840 Catalogue de J. J. Ducel Fils, Maitre de Forges a ParisParis: c1830-1840A very scarce and richly illustrated mid nineteenth century catalogue of ironwork and ornamental design from Parisian forge master and iron worker J. J. Ducel.
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c1930 L'Oeuvre de Daniel Marot, Architecte de sa Majeste Britannique Guillame IIIParis: c1930A very scarce collection of over one-hundred plates depicting the work of French-born Dutch architect Daniel Marot.
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1924 Bronzes et Bois Sculptes des Collections PriveesParis: 1924The first edition of this uncommon work presenting images of decorative objects hailing from the eras of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
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1930 Les Chefs-d'Oeuvre du Papier Peint. Tableaux-Tentures de Dufour & LeroyParis: [1930]An uncommon portfolio work looking at impressive painted French wallpapers by Dufour and Leroy, complete with plates, including six in colour.
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1908 The Art of the PlastererLondon: 1908A scarce first edition work looking at the development through history of the art of plastering, complete with many illustrations throughout.
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1921-23 Die Raumkunst Wohnungskultur Und MobelStuttgart: 1921-23Two volumes of illustrated work on art, design and furniture in the home by Frida Schottmuller and Wilhelm Kurth.
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2002 England's Lost HousesLondon: 2002The first edition of this work on lost houses in England by Giles Worsley, illustrated profusely with photographs.
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c1927 Lamps, Shades, MirrorsLondon: 1927A copy of this unique very scarce illustrated catalogue of lamps with text on the psychology of colour by Isobel Savory.
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1985-86 Rural Houses of West Yorkshire and Lancashire PenninesLondon: 1985-86Two first edition illustrated volumes on rural houses of Lancashire Pennines and West Yorkshire.
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1996 St. Petersburg: Architecture of TsarsNew York : 1996The U.S first edition of this work on St. Petersburg architecture by Dmitry Shvidkovsky and photography by Alexander Orloff , with the original dust wrapper.
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1976 The Architecture of GeorgiaSavannah: 1976A well presented first edition of this informative work on the architecture of Georgia, with photographs throughout.
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2009 Waddesdon ManorLondon: 2009A beautifully presented copy of this scarce work on Waddesdon Manor, with a foreword by Lord Rothschild.
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1984 Grand Hotel: The Golden Age of Palace HotelsLondon: 1984A striking first edition on architectural and social history of palace hotels, with photographs throughout.
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1920-1928 English HomesLondon: 1920-1928A smart collection of first editions from H. Avray Tipping's series on English Homes throughout periods of history.
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1979 Imperial China: Photographs 1850-1912London: 1979The first UK edition of this collection of photographs from imperial China, with a foreword by Harrison Salisbury.
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1881 Keramic Art of JapanLondon: 1881The second edition of this vibrantly illustrated celebration of Japanese ceramics, by George A. Audsley and James L. Bowes.
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1984 Of the Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New By Walter CraneLondon: 1984A reprint of this heavily illustrated work by Walter Crane on book illustrations.
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1833-34 Finden's Illustrations of the Life and Works of Lord ByronLondon: 1833-34Three first edition volumes of work showcasing engravings made by William Finden of subjects relating to the life and works of Lord Byron, bound in full crushed morocco.
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1842 Remarks on English ChurchesOxford : 1842The first edition of this illustrated work on English churches by J. H. Markland.
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1869-1873 2vol Descriptive Notice of the Drawings and Publications of The Arundel Society From 1849 to 1868 & 1869 to 1873London: 1869-1873Two highly illustrated works with photographs displaying the works of the Arundel Society between 1849 and 1873.