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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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c1950 ARIS Metal Furniture CatalogueIstanbul : c1950An exceptionally scarce copy of this survivals of mid-century Turkish furniture design, illustrated throughout. -
1955-1999 46vol Giles CartoonsExeter; London: 1955-1999A smart 46 volume set of Giles books, featuring an abundance of the popular cartoons by notable British cartoonist Ronald 'Carl' Giles. -
1922 The Tyro, No 2: A Review of the Arts of Painting, Sculpture and DesignLondon: 1922Illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of the second issue of Wyndham Lewis's periodical of the arts 'The Tyro', including an essay from T. S. Eliot. -
c1950-2005 23vol Set Typography Specimen BookletsFrankfurt am Main; Salfords; Cheltenham; London; Sandhurst; San Francisco; San Jose; Offenbach: [1967]; c1958; c1969; c1950; 1950 (Undated, dated from copies held by the National Library of Scotland); Undated; c2000; c1990 (Dated from a copy held by the University of Sussex Library); 2005; 2001; 2005; 2005; Undated; 1968; 1965; 1969; 1962A sizeable collection of many incredibly scarce typography specimen books, including titles on offset printing and filmsetting. -
1919 A Japanese Artist in LondonLondon: 1919An uncommon autobiography, with numerous colour and monochrome plates, on the life of Yoshio Markino. -
1978 British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860London: 1978The first edition of this impressive reference on British silhouette portraiture, richly illustrated throughout in monochrome and colour, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1947 Pictures into VerseNot Stated : 1947A remarkable presentation copy of Samuel Courtauld's rare book of poems, with his own tipped-in notes and additions. -
1950 Decorative Art of Victoria's EraNew York: 1950A very scarce copy of this copiously illustrated historical account of the art of the Victorian era. -
c1900 Directions and Designs for the Manufacture of Cut, Punched and Embossed Leatherwork in the Antique Gothic StyleLeipzig: c1900A very scarce illustrated guide to antique gothic leatherwork. -
c1929 Carter & Aynsley Limited CatalogueStratford: c.1929 (Undated, dated approximately from inscription and stamps)An incredibly scarce, richly-illustrated catalogue of products manufactured by Carter & Aynsley. -
c1940 The Metal Agencies Co. Ltd. Bristol Catalogue No. 63Bristol: c1940A very scarce issue of this catalogue from metal agencies of Bristol, with coloured illustrations. -
1980 A History of the Gregynog PressMiddlesex: 1980The first edition of this illustrated exploration into The Gregynog Press, with sixteen unnumbered pages of plates and further illustrations by various artists. -
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1931 The Drawings of Antoine WatteauLondon: 1931A limited first edition catalogue of Antoine Watteau's drawings, handsomely bound in Art Deco-style morocco by H. T. Wood. -
1773 Essays Concerning Iron and SteelLondon: 1773The first edition of Henry Horne's very scarce late 18th century work on metallurgy, smelting, iron ore and steel, and their development in both America and Great Britain. -
c1910 Manufacture de Passementeries et Broderies pour AmeublementsParis: c1910An exceptionally vibrant and very scarce early 20th century trade catalogue of elaborate decorative textile trimmings, used to decorate the most fashionable of homes. -
c1900 Rideaux Blancs: Vitrages, stores, Brise-Bise, Panneaux, Coussins, Dentelles, Venise, Filet etcParis : c1900Impressively illustrated with fifty plates, this is a wonderful and vanishingly scarce French catalogue of lace and lace curtains by Lu. Bx. -
2006 Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens2006: 2006A charming and uncommon colour-illustrated Folio edition, in original slipcase. -
![[2005] The British Pre-Raphaelite Illustrators](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/9/996b1_28_.jpg)
[2005] The British Pre-Raphaelite Illustrators[New Castle, Del.]; London: [2005]Pristine copy of this engaging reference work on the Pre-Raphaelite illustrators, featuring over five hundred illustrations. -
1977 CatlandLondon: 1977Beautifully illustrated throughout in colour with Louis Wain's vibrant feline scenes, this is the first edition of Rodney Dale's biography of the life of Louis Wain. -
1948 Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete BridgesLondon: 1948A richly illustrated engineering manual on reinforced concrete bridges, with photographic examples, detailed drawings, and practical guidance for design and construction. -
c1930 Art Deco French Furniture Catalogue: MD Catalogue No. 6Paris: c1930Illustrated throughout with monochrome depictions of decorative furniture, this is a wonderful and very scarce Art Deco French furniture catalogue. -
![[1924] The History of the Pneumatic Tyre](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/9/995w4_6_.jpg)
[1924] The History of the Pneumatic TyreDublin: [1924] Undated, dated from a copy held by the British LibraryAn incredibly scarce copy of the illustrated first edition, by the inventor of the pneumatic tyre himself. -
1940-1946 6vol Highways and Bridges & Aerodromes Newspaper Technical WeeklyNot Stated: 1940-1946A very scarce collection of consecutive weekly newspaper periodicals on highways and bridges from 1940-1946. -
1850 Naval Tactics and Trials of SailingsLondon: 1850Illustrated throughout with diagrams and charts, this is the scarce first edition of George Biddlecombe's impressive and informative discussion of naval tactics and avoiding collisions. -
1926 2Vols Giraud-Bardoux Modern and Stylish OrnamentsParis: 1926A scarce two-volume collection of Parisian trade catalogues from Giraud-Bardoux, richly illustrating modern and Louis XVI–style decorative hardware for furniture and interiors. -
c1920 Darras Illustrated Furniture Trade CatalogueParis: c1920A profusely illustrated Parisian trade catalogue of upholstered seating issued by the manufacturer, Darras. -
c1910 "Glace-Cristal”Paris: c1910An illustrated Parisian trade catalogue of ornate mirrors and decorative glasswork, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris. -
c1905 Fabrique de Meubles en tous Genres. Spécialités pour Enfants.Tonnerre: c1905A scarce French trade catalogue illustrating children’s furniture design from a major Burgundy manufacturer. -
1954 The Four ContinentsLondon: 1954First edition of Sitwell's vivid glimpse into art and literature, predominantly post-war, across Europe, Asia, Africa and America. -
c1910 Album D'AmeublementsNot Stated: c1910Illustrated throughout with depictions of mirrored wardrobes, this is a vanishingly scarce French furniture catalogue from the early 20th century. -
1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse, Alsace: 1900A revised edition of Dillmont's comprehensive and highly useful handbook to embroidery, including stitching techniques and colour plates, in the original slipcase. -
c1920 Rideaux, Panneaux, Dessus de Lits etcParis: c1920Impressively illustrated throughout, this is a very scarce catalogue of the textiles and soft furnishings sold by prominent French textile manufacturer Lucien Bouix. -
1901 Wonderland, Or, Curiosities of Nature and ArtLondon, Edinburgh and New York: 1901Beautifully illustrated work on curiosities of nature and art from all over the world. -
1904-1908 A History of English FurnitureLondon: 1904-1908The complete first edition of Percy Macquoid's influential history of English furniture, illustrated with colour plates throughout. -
1932 Weeds of Grass LandLondon: 1932A charming and very scarce first edition of this botany title, with many richly coloured and monochrome plates.