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Art
Our best selection of art and art criticism through the ages. From the scholarly to the glossy, we try to keep a selection of the complete range of art books here.
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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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
1954 The Four ContinentsLondon: 1954First edition of Sitwell's vivid glimpse into art and literature, predominantly post-war, across Europe, Asia, Africa and America. -
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. -
1932 Weeds of Grass LandLondon: 1932A charming and very scarce first edition of this botany title, with many richly coloured and monochrome plates. -
c1940 Five Blank Notebooks and Unused Photograph Albums from the Library of Holbrook JacksonNot Stated: c1940A wonderful collection of five unused blank notebooks and photograph albums from the library of prominent British journalist, writer and publisher Holbrook Jackson, one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. -
1886 Cendrillon et les FeesAsnières-sur-Seine: 1886Beautifully bound in decorative full morocco, this is the first edition of Perrault's 'Cinderella and the Fairies' to feature the charming illustrations of Beaumont. -
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1911 Two Original Sketches by Joseph SimpsonNot Stated: 1911Two striking and accomplished original sketches from artist Joseph Simpson, presented by bibliophile Holbrook Jackson in a signed letter to his brother, Charlie. -
1933-1936 2vol Set People of Importance Important PeopleLondon; New York: 1936; 1933An enchanting pair of uncommon illustrated works from British artist J. H. Dowd, complemented with text passages by Brenda E. Spender. -
1876 Antonio Allegri da CorreggioLondon: 1876A lovely and uncommon title on the artistic legacy of Correggio, richly illustrated and decorated. -
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1904 The Life of George MorlandLondon: 1904Initialled by J. J. Foster, this is an attractive limited edition of George Dawe's biography of his godfather, the celebrated painter George Morland. -
c1910 Manufacture de Passementeries et Broderies pour AmeublementsNot Stated: c1910An exceptionally vibrant and very scarce early 20th century trade catalogue of elaborate decorative textile trimmings, used to decorate the most fashionable of homes. -
1859 2vol Costumes Anciens et Modernes; or, Habiti Antichi et ModerniParis: 1859; 1860Decorative bilingual French and Italian edition of Vecellio's popular collection on historical costumes from around the world, featuring over two hundred full-page illustrations. -
1837 Umrisse zu Goethe's FaustStuttgart und Tübingen: 1837An early edition of Moritz Retzsch's collection of forty plates illustrating Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tragic play, 'Faust'. -
c1900-1910 An Album of James Henderson & Sons "Pictorial Comedy" PostcardsLondon: c1900-1910An exceptionally charming collection of eighty-two postcards from the 'Pictorial Comedy' series by publisher James Henderson. -
1942 LithographsLondon: 1942Lovely collection of colour lithographs from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1942 exhibition at the London Arcade Gallery. -
1927 Pencil Drawings by William BlakeLondon: 1927A smart Nonesuch Press limited edition presenting a collection of William Blake’s expressive pencil drawings. -
1823 Original Institutions of the Princely Orders of CollarsEdinburgh : 1823A beautiful series of hand-coloured plates, being reproductions of William Segar's previously unpublished 'Princely Orders of Collars'. -
1899 Heraldischer Atlas: Eine Sammlung von heraldischen Musterblattern fur Kunstler, GewerbetreibendeStuttgart : 1899A very scarce first edition of Hugo Gerard Strohl's model book for heraldic drawing, complete with 76 plates in colour and monochrome. -
1938 2vol The Notebooks of Leonardo Da VinciLondon: 1938A first edition, third impression complete two volume set of influential artist Leonardo da Vinci's innovative notebooks. -
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1952 Rex Whistler: The Konigsmark DrawingsLondon: 1952A signed copy of this limited edition work, in which Laurence Whistler presents reproductions of his brother Rex's drawings from A. E. W. Mason's novel, 'Konigsmark'. -
1833 Wanderings by the LoireLondon: 1833Smart morocco first-edition installment in William Turner's "Annual Tour" series, illustrated with 21 plates, with text from Leitch Ritchie. -
1851 Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James GillrayLondon: 1851A first edition catalogue of James Gillray’s major political caricatures, issued to accompany Bohn’s engravings with historical commentary, bound in half morocco. -
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2004 On a Glass LightlyMarlborough: 2004Signed limited first edition on the glass engravings of Simon Whistler, illustrated with over 100 photographs.