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Design
Here you will find our selection of works on design. Sometimes abstract sometimes architectural, always interesting. Please check back regularly. We often search out rare works on the subject but they tend not to hang around for long. If you have any special requests or questions about the books on design below, please do get in touch.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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[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. -
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. -
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. -
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 The National Costumes of HollandLondon: 1932A smart limited edition study of traditional Dutch regional costume, with fifty full-colour lithographic plates and a map. -
1874 How to Build a HouseLondon: 1874A charmingly bound first English edition of this richly illustrated French title. -
1869 The Architect's GuideLondon: 1869An incredibly scarce pocket-guide to a variety of architectural processes and calculations, building on the work of George Rennie. -
1882 A Treatise on Waterworks For the Supply of Cities and TownsLondon: 1882An uncommon copy of this comprehensive treatise on waterworks. -
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. -
1886 3vol Set The Stones of VeniceOrpington: 1886A smart, uncommon half morocco set dedicated to the exploration of Venice's historical architecture. -
1900 Architecture, Decoration et Ameublement Pendant le Dix-Huitieme SiecleParis: 1900Illustrated with two-hundred plates, this is a bright example of the first edition of Léon Roger-Milès's study of the decorative art popular during the reign of Louis XV. -
c1904 2vol Hierros ArtisticosBarcelona: c1904An abundantly illustrated two volume set of works on the art of forging, each with 100 plates. -
1839 Treatises on Architecture, Buildings, Masonry, Joinery, and Carpentry, From the Encyclopaedia BritannicaEdinburgh: 1839The seventh edition of this series of three treatises from the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the longest running in-print encyclopaedia in the English language. -
1926 English Decorative Plasterwork of the RenaissanceLondon: [1926]An abundantly illustrated first edition of this work on Renaissance plasterwork by eighteenth-century scholar Margaret Jourdain. -
1836 The Principles of Practical Perspective, or, Scenographic ProjectionLondon: 1836A very scarce copy of this illustrated work on practical perspective, with a frontispiece and 48 plates. -
1920-1922 3Vol The Panelled Rooms Vol I, II and VLondon: 1920-1922A three-volume set of 'The Panelled Rooms' series by Victoria and Albert Museum, heavily illustrated with black and white photographs and architectural plans. -
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1881Le Musée Rétrospectif du Métal à l'Exposition de l'Union Centrale des Beaux-ArtsParis: 1881An inscribed first edition of Baptiste’s catalogue of the Union Centrale’s retrospective metalwork exhibition, presented to a member of the influential Musée de Cluny Sommerard family. -
1937 An Enquiry into Industrial Art in EnglandCambridge: 1937Pevsner’s pioneering survey of British industrial design at the inception of modernism, illustrated with monochrome photographs. -
1951 William Morris of WalthamstowLondon: 1951A very scarce, signed limited edition copy of this work, in handsome half calf. -
1900 Exhibition of Chased and Embossed Steel and Iron Work of European Origin.London: 1900An impressive Burlington Fine Arts Club catalogue documenting European chased and embossed steel and ironwork, illustrated with seventy plates.