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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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1904 English and Scottish Wrought IronworkLondon: 1904A landmark folio survey of English and Scottish architectural wrought-iron, richly illustrated with measured drawings and photographic plates. -
1878 A Catalogue of Maps, Plans, and Views of LondonLondon: 1878A very scarce catalogue of historic architectural records of London, presented to Tate Library by the once Mayor of London. -
1829-1830 London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century; Metropolitan ImprovementsLondon: 1829-1830Two richly illustrated topographical studies of London, complete with engravings by Thomas H. Shepherd. -
c1920 2vol Set Notes on the Eiffel Tower Notice sur la Tour EiffelCorbeil; Paris: c1920An unusual two volume set of this illustrated work, in both English and French. -
1894-1898 2vol Set of Illustrated Guy Tomel WorksParis: 1894; 1898Delightfully illustrated insight into the streets of 1890s Paris from Guy Tomel and Maurice Martin. -
1942 Paris Ville de ProvinceSt. Felicien (Ardèche): 1942The first edition of a loving work into why Paris is a great cultural beacon, by an art historian who has spent his life there. -
1934 A History of British CarpetsEssex: 1934A profusely illustrated first edition of Tattersall’s authoritative history of British carpet manufacturing, handsomely bound in half morocco. -
1855 Paris Chez Soi: Revue Historique, Monumentale et Pittoresque de Paris Ancien et ModerneParis: 1855A highly illustrated first edition of this account of modern and old Paris, with a frontispiece, plate and in text illustrations. -
1896 Historic Churches of ParisLondon : 1896The illustrated first edition of this historic account of the churches of Paris, with a frontispiece and 13 plates, in a prize binding. -
1892 Paris Port de MerParis: 1892A very scarce and smart copy of this work, bound in half calf, with folding maps. -
1887 The Legendary History of the Cross: A series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483.London: 1887A charming reproduction of the 1483 Veldener woodcuts illustrating the Legendary History of the Cross, with brass clasps. -
1860 Histoire de Agrandissements de ParisParis: 1860A very scarce copy of this work, bound in lovely green half calf, with marbled boards and endpapers. -
1938 Torrington Square Saved! Supplement to New Buildings for the University of London: A Symposium 1933London: 1938The first edition in the publisher's original paper wraps, illustrated throughout. -
1925 Adventure by Sea from Art of Old TimeLondon: 1925A limited, Studio-produced edition of Lubbock’s richly illustrated history of seafaring and naval adventure in the age of sail, complete with 115 plates including 22 in colour. -
1884 Histoire Des Enseignes De ParisParis: 1884The first edition of Edouard Fournier’s last work, The History of Signs of Paris, an insightful history from the iconic French city. -
1906 2vol Set The Pageant of LondonLondon: 1906An uncommon first edition of this work across two volumes, richly illustrated in colour. -
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[1929] The Lights of CanopusLondon: [1929]Scholarly colour compilation of Husain Va'iz Kashifi's The Lights of Canopus from the British Museum collection. -
1920 Two Centuries of TypefoundingLondon: 1920An uncommon paper-bound copy on the history of William Caslon I.'s typefounding legacy, and beyond. -
1892 The West-End Gazette of Gentlemen's FashionsLondon: 1889-1892An incredibly scarce illustrated publication of the magazine, containing sketches, articles, and diagrams of sewing patterns. -
1931 The History of the Merchant Taylors' HallCambridge: 1931A lovely and uncommon copy of this illustrated London Guild history, first edition thus. -
1911 "Curry and Rice," on Forty Plates: Or, the Ingredients of a Social Life at "Our Station" in IndiaLondon: 1911Beautifully illustrated with forty vibrant colour plates, this is the fifth edition of George Francklin Atkinson's satirical guide to 19th century India. -
1849 A Victorian Botanical Journal Hand-Written and Illustrated by One Ann ProjeanNot Stated : 1849A lovely 19th-century botanical journal filled out by one Ann Projean, with beautiful original illustrations in colour throughout. -
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1983 Hans CoperNew York: 1983A signed first edition of this illustrated biography of German-born British ceramicist Hans Coper, in the publisher's original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1899 Eden Versus Whistler The Baronet and the Butterfly: A Valentine with a VerdictNew York: 1899The first edition in the publisher's original pictorial cloth, with many black and white illustrations by Whistler. -
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1923 The University of London and Its CollegesLondon: 1923A richly illustrated survey of the University of London and its colleges, chronicling their history, character, and academic life accompanied by Wilson's own drawings, inscribed by the author to the half-title. -
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1900 St. Peter in Rome and His Tomb on the Vatican HillLondon: 1900A first edition archaeological study of St Peter’s presence and supposed tomb in Rome, supported by extensive illustrations and an authorial inscription. -
1926 The Heart of LondonLondon: 1926Charming illustrated view into contemporary London from well-known journalist H. V. Morton. -
1930 Royal Homes Near LondonLondon: 1930A pleasing copy of the first edition of this illustrated architectural work, with forty-three illustrations by the author himself. -
1896 Jean Francois Millet, His Life and LettersLondon: 1896A smart copy of this first edition biography of Jean-François Millet, charting his life, letters, and development as a leading figure of the Barbizon School. -
2017 London Hidden InteriorsHertfordshire: 2017Vivid insight into the interiors of London's well-known and lesser-known historical landmarks, with 1700 colour photographs. -
1994 The Cryes of LondonLeeds: 1994Beautiful quarter-calf limited first edition of Samuel Pepy's "cryes" collection in 81 plates. -
1931 London County Council Survey of London Volume XIV: The Paris of St. Margaret, Westminster (Part III)London: 1931An authoritative architectural study of St Margaret’s, Westminster, offering detailed histories, plans, and illustrations of the Whitehall neighbourhood, illustrated with plates. -
1934 An Artist at the ZooLondon: 1934A charmingly illustrated observation of early-20th-century zoo life, blending humorous sketches with lively natural-history observations, complete with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1897 Some Thoughts About Art An Inaugural AddressBirkenhead: 1897An incredibly scarce copy of art collector and doctor H. Nazeby Harrington's speech to his fellows at the Birkenhead Literary and Scientific Society. -
1929 Art-Nonsense and Other EssaysLondon : 1929The first edition of this collection of essays by English sculptor, letter cutter, typeface designer, and printmaker, Eric Gill. -
1934-1954 9vol Set of Eric Gill worksLondon: 1934; 1935; 1936; [1941]; 1942; 1944; 1946; 1951; 1954An extensive collection of the works of sculptor Eric Gill - both artistic, and literary.