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Architecture
We have a particular fondness here at Rooke Books for Architecture. As a result we often have a goodly number of special works on the subject. Of course classicism is well represented but we are also very keen on the Gothic. So here you will find Pugin as well as Palladio.
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1862 Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great BritainLondon : 1862The scarce first edition of this comprehensive collection of Britain's medieval architecture, with stunning photographs throughout. -
2009 Elizabethan Architecture: Its Rise and Fall, 1540-1640New Haven; London: 2009The first edition of Mark Girouard’s richly illustrated and authoritative study of Elizabethan architecture, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1997 Sir William Chambers: Architect to George IINew Haven; London: 1997A first edition of this detailed study of Sir William Chambers, architect to George III, examining his lasting influence on eighteenth-century British architecture. -
2011 Flora's Empire: British Gardens in IndiaPhiladelphia: 2011A first edition, first impression of Eugenia W. Herbert’s richly illustrated study of British colonial gardens in India, tracing their evolution from early settlements to the grandeur of the Raj, illustrated with colour plates. -
1999 Houses of the Gentry 1480-1680New Haven and London: 1999A smart first edition of this illustrated architectural history of the houses of the gentry during the fifteenth century. -
2000 The Albert Memorial, The Prince Consort National Memorial: its History, Contexts, and ConservationNew Haven and London: 2000A very smart first edition of this historical study on The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London. -
2023 Georgian Arcadia: Architecture for the Park and GardenNew Haven: 2023A very pleasing first edition of this exploration of Georgian architecture for the park and garden from British architectural historian Roger White. -
2005 Florentine Villas in the Fifteenth Century: An Architectural and Social HistoryCambridge: 2005A very smart first edition of this illustrated history of fifteenth century Florentine villas, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2013 Ham House: 400 Years of Collecting and PatronageNew Haven and London: 2013A pleasing first edition of this scarce study of seventeenth-century London house, Ham House. -
1997 The Fate of the English Country HouseNew York; Oxford: 1997A first edition, first impression of David Littlejohn’s exploration of the decline and revival of England’s great houses, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper and illustrated with monochrome photographs by Sheila Littlejohn. -
1992 Scottish Interior: Georgian and Victorian DecorEdinburgh: 1992A first edition, richly illustrated study of Georgian and Victorian Scottish interiors, exploring architecture, decoration, and design. -
2008 Design and Plan in the Country House from Castle Donjons to Palladian BoxesNew Haven and London: 2008A smart first edition of this detailed study of Medieval architecture from architectural historians Andor Gomme and Alison Maguire. -
1977 Sweetness and Light: The 'Queen Anne' Movement 1860-1900Oxford: 1977A very pleasing first edition of this illustrated study of the 'Queen Anne' movement from British architectural historian Mark Girouard. -
1993 The Follies And Garden Buildings of IrelandNew Haven; London: 1993The first edition of James Howley's richly illustrated study of Ireland's follies and garden buildings, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1922-1927 The Library of Decorative ArtLondon; New York: 1922-1927Illustrated throughout with photographic plates, this is a mixed edition four volume set of works by Jourdain and Lenygon, detailing the history of English furniture. -
1901 Later Renaissance Architecture in EnglandLondon: 1901Illustrated with one-hundred and seventy plates, this is the first two volume edition of this enormously impressive study of domestic Elizabethan era architecture. -
1896 The Trinity Hospital in Mile End: An Object Lesson in National HistoryLondon: 1896The first monograph issued by the Survey of London by C. R. Ashbee, which successfully prevented the demolition of Trinity Hospital. -
1905 Abberley Manor Worcestershire: Notes on its History, Augustine's Oak, Churches and FamiliesLondon: 1905An illustrated account of the history of Abberley Manor in Worcestershire with notes on the parish and important families. -
1945 Greater London Plan 1944London: 1945A first edition report of Patrick Abercrombie's architectural plan for post-WWII London, illustrated with folding maps and many photographs. -
1726 The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of CanterburyLondon: 1726Beautifully illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the first edition of John Dart's impressive early 18th century study of Canterbury Cathedral. -
1910 The Manor Houses of EnglandLondon : 1910The charming first edition of this comprehensive account of the old country architecture of English manor houses, highly illustrated by Sydney R. Jones. -
1905 Cathedral Cities of EnglandLondon: 1905The first edition of this scarce detailed account of the cathedral cities of England, with 60 colourful illustrated plates throughout. -
1921 The History of WolfeleeLondon: 1921A lovely copy of the very scarce first edition of Palliser Hudson's posthumously published study of the history of Wolfelee House, a grand home his father bought for him. -
1909 The Private Palaces of London, Past and PresentPhiladelphia: 1909The very scarce first US edition of this richly illustrated architectural work on the important houses of London, by E. Beresford Chancellor. -
1852 Sir Christopher Wren and His TimesLondon: 1852A bright example of the uncommon first edition of James Elmes' biography of distinguished 17th century architect Sir Christopher Wren. The copy of civil engineer Sir John Watson Gibson. -
1916 London Past and PresentLondon: 1916The first edition of Malcolm C. Salaman and Charles Holme's pictorial history of London in a smart half vellum binding. -
1882 Illustrations of Old Staffordshire HousesLondon: 1882The scarce first edition of this delightful collection of illustrations of the most impressive old and large houses of Staffordshire. -
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1896 Reliques of Old LondonLondon: 1896A fantastic limited edition illustrated work on old London, signed and illustrated with brilliant lithographic plates by Thomas R. Way. -
1951 Royal Festival Hall: The Official RecordLondon: 1951The first edition of this uncommon record of the Royal Festival Hall in London and its design, with vibrant illustrations throughout and in the original dust wrapper. -
1843 The Present State of Ecclesiastical Architecture in EnglandLondon: 1843The first edition of this account of nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture, written by Augustus Pugin, a prominent architect known for his ecclesiastical designs. -
1855 Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages; Notes of a Tour in the North of ItalyLondon: 1855A superior first edition of British Architect George Edmund Street's travelogue of his trip to Italy, providing insight into Italian architecture and adorned with fantastic plates. -
1854 Lectures on Architecture and PaintingLondon: 1854Illustrated first edition of Lectures on Architecture and Painting with fifteen monochrome plates and folding frontispiece all drawn by Ruskin. -
1922 2vol Small Country Houses of To-DayLondon: 1922The first two volumes of this illustrated study of small English country houses from Country Life. -
1973 The Websters of Kendal: 8 September - 14 October 1973 At Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Westmorland,Kendal: 1973A scarce copy of this exhibition catalogue on The Websters of Kendal, showcasing 19th-century architect Francis Webster’s work, with photographic plates, bound in smart half calf binding by Ipsley Bindery. -
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1856 On The Abbot of Waltham's House, in the Parish of Saint Mary-At-Hall, London.London: 1856The first edition in book form of this very scarce article from George Richard Corner on the Abbot of Waltham's House, bound in half calf, and signed by the author to the title page. -
2008 A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840New Haven and London: 2008A very pleasing fourth edition of this classic authoritative work on the history of British architecture.