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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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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. -
1875 Annals of a FortressLondon: 1875A first English edition of this heavily illustrated work of military history by architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. -
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. -
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. -
1882 A Treatise on Waterworks For the Supply of Cities and TownsLondon: 1882An uncommon copy of this comprehensive treatise on waterworks. -
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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. -
1871 Catalogue of Specimens in the Museum of Practical GeologyLondon: 1871Descriptive llustrated catalogue of the Museum of Practical Geology's vast collection of Roman-era British pottery and porcelain. -
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. -
1888 4 Vols Le Costume HistoriqueParis: 1888A partial set of Racinet’s monumental Le Costume Historique, richly illustrated chromolithographic plates offering an unrivalled visual survey of historical dress and material culture, bound in half-morocco by H. Wood. -
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. -
1899 McIan's Costumes of the Clans of ScotlandGlasgow: 1899The first edition of this visually rich study of traditional Scottish Highland dress, illustrated with seventy-four coloured plates. -
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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. -
1896 Ford Madox BrownLondon: 1896The first edition of a biography of the pre-Raphaelite artist, written by his grandson, the novelist and founder of the English Review Ford M. Heuffer. -
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1894 Tennyson and his Pre-Raphaelite IllustratorsLondon: 1894The first edition of a loving and scholarly analysis of Tennyson and his relationship with the pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, signed and written by George Somes Layard. -
1828 2vol Nollekens and His TimesLondon: 1828The first edition of a candid and scathing biography of respected sculptor Joseph Nollekens, in which he is compared to contemporary artists like Hogarth. -
1886 3vol Set The Stones of VeniceOrpington: 1886A smart, uncommon half morocco set dedicated to the exploration of Venice's historical architecture. -
c1810 The Analysis of Beauty Written with a View of Fixing the Fluctuating Ideas of TasteLondon: c1810William Hogarth's theories of visual beauty, together with Francis Grose's essay on comic painting. Bound in are two large beautifully engraved plates. -
1846-1847 The Ladies Cabinet of Fashion, Music & Romance Vol. 8 (Bound Together with November 1846 Issue, Vol. 6)London: 1846-1847A scarce volume of this illustrated Victorian ladies magazine, with charming hand-coloured plates. -
1906 William Strang Catalogue of his Etched WorkGlasgow: 1906A very scarce first edition of this illustrated catalogue of works by Scottish artist William Strang. -
1842 Book of BeautyLondon: 1842A scarce and fascinating compilation of short stories, accounts, portraits and poems that offer us great insight into Victorian perceptions surrounding beauty. -
1933 Houses and GardensLondon: 1933An uncommon 1933 copy of this densely illustrated work, with floorplans, colour plates, photographs and sketches.