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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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1863-66 Sacred and Legendary Art, and, Legends of the Monastic OrdersLondon: 1863-66A Hayday bound set of the religious artistic works of Anna Brownell Jameson, each volume is illustrated with plates and engravings. -
1866 Millais's IllustrationsLondon: 1866The first edition of this collection of wood engravings by John Everett Millais. -
1896 Arthur Boyd Houghton: A Selection from his Work in Black and WhiteLondon: 1896The first edition of this profusely illustrated work by Laurence Housman on the artwork of Arthur Boyd Houghton. -
1874 Picture Posies Poems Chiefly by Living AuthorsLondon: 1874The first edition of this very scarce collection of poetry and plates engraved by the brothers Dalziel. -
1908 Modern Power Generators: Steam, Electric and Internal-CombustionLondon: 1908A smart first edition set of this detailed work on modern power generators, with illustrations throughout. -
1864 The Cornhill GalleryLondon : 1864A wonderful collection of illustrations from The Cornhill Magazine, a monthly Victorian magazine -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952The first edition of John Betjeman's collection of essays surrounding English architecture, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1902-1904 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-MakerLondon : 1902-1904A complete eight-volume guide to the world of architecture, design and carpentry, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1911 2vol Machine Tools Commonly Employed in Modern Engineering WorkshopsLondon: 1911A complete two volume first edition set of this detailed work on machine tools with illustrations throughout. -
1908 The Oil Fields of RussiaLondon: 1908The scarce second edition of Arthur Beeby-Thompson's discussion of work on the oil fields of present day Azerbaijan. -
1910 8vol The Textile Industries: A Practical Guide to Fibres, Yarns & FabricsLondon: 1910A smart complete first edition set of this detailed work on the textile industries with illustrations throughout. -
1930 Windmills in SussexLondon: 1930A charming overview of various windmills across Sussex, with coloured and monochrome plates throughout. -
1923 The Preparation of Perfumes and CosmeticsLondon: 1923The first edition in English of this detailed work on the preparation of perfumes, and various cosmetics, an illustrated translation. -
1881 The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds of Small ExtentNew York: 1881A smart copy of Frank J. Scott's beautifully illustrated guide to American suburban garden design in the latter half of the nineteenth century. A wonderful work of Americana. -
1849 The Monumental Brasses of EnglandLondon: 1849A profusely illustrated work on the memorial monumental brasses found in England, written by Charles Boutell. -
1860 Expositions of the Cartoons of RaphaelLondon: 1860The first edition of this very scarce work exploring The Raphael Cartoons, illustrated with photographs of each. -
c1877 Etched Portraits of Celebrated Painters, with Biographical NoticesLondon: c1877A vanishingly scarce volume featuring seventy-two engraved portraits of famous painters, accompanied by biographies of these notable individuals. -
1875 A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and ArtLondon: 1875A smart first edition copy of this intriguing book of caricature and the grotesque, with illustrations throughout. -
1782 Anecdotes of Painting in EnglandLondon: 1782The third edition of George Vertue and Horace Walpole's study on the history of painting, an insightful work on art in England. -
1897 Modern PaintersLondon: 1897A smart late nineteenth century edition of John Ruskin's illustrated work on the painters emerging from the picturesque tradition. -
1874 How to Build a HouseLondon : 1874The first English translated edition of French architect Viollet-le-Duc's architectural novelette. -
1969 Wealden IronDevon: 1969A smart facsimile edition of this detailed work on ironworks from the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. -
1836 Stanfield's Coast Scenery: A Series of Views of the British ChannelLondon: 1836The first edition of this collection of early steel engravings depicting views from the British Channel by Clarkson Stanfield, with descriptions of the locations. -
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1896 A Handbook for Posterity: Or Recollections of "Twiddle Twaddle"London: 1896The scarce first edition of this limited edition celebration of the illustrations of George Cruikshank, one of only fifty copies with hand-coloured plates, initialled by the engraver and publisher. -
1963 Heinrich Vogeler WorpswedeMunster: 1963A catalogue for an exhibition of artwork from Heinrich Vogeler, written in German. -
1939 Scots BalladsLondon: 1939A scarce limited edition compilation of Ancient Scots ballads, beautifully illustrated by nineteenth century artist Robert Burns. -
1903 E. M. Lilien: Sein WerkBerlin: 1903A wonderfully illustrated first edition copy of this celebration of the work of Ephraim Moses Lilien, in the original German. -
1972 Word and Image III: Mervyn Peake, 1911-1968Chatham: 1972An illustrated catalogue to the Mervyn Peake Exhibition held at the National Book League in 1972, with a biography by Maeve Gilmore. -
1989 Enchanted DrawingsNew York : 1989A brilliant copy of this work, exploring the history of animation through the years, with a plethora of coloured illustrations and important context around the industry. -
2011 Fifteen MinutesNew York: 2011A fine limited edition run of this multimedia homage to Andy Warhol, showcasing artists who knew and worked with him. -
2011 Fifteen MinutesNew York: 2011A fine limited edition run of this multimedia homage to Andy Warhol, showcasing artists who knew and worked with him. -
2011 Fifteen MinutesNew York: 2011A fine limited edition run of this multimedia homage to Andy Warhol, showcasing artists who knew and worked with him. -
1912 EgyptLondon: 1912A smart sixth impression of this brightly illustrated guide to the country of Egypt. -
1913 An Artist in ItalyLondon: [1913]The first trade edition of this collection of Walter Tyndale's beautiful colour illustrations, with accounts of his time in Italy. -
1957 Drawn From MemoryLondon: 1957A very smart first edition of this biographical sketch of the author's childhood with illustrations throughout. -
1911 Pen, Pencil and Chalk: A Series of Drawings by Contemporary European ArtistsLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this collection of drawings from European artists.