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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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1909 Memorials of St. Paul's CathedralLondon: 1909The first edition of this illustrated historical commentary on St Paul's Cathedral in London. -
1840 A Notice on Ely Chapel, Holborn; With Some Account of Ely PalaceLondon: 1840A very scarce first edition of this notice on Ely Chapel in Holborn, from English minister Thomas Boyles Murray. -
2017 London in the Company of PaintersLondon: 2017A vibrant first edition, richly illustrated with works from Canaletto to Kossoff, Richard Blandford’s history charts London’s shifting cityscape and the evolving responses of artists across the centuries. -
1931 The Story of the Site of Regis House, King William Street, London E.C.4London: 1931A very scarce copy of this privately printed history of the site of Regis House in London, with illustrations throughout. -
1963 Treasures of VeniceGeneva : 1963A copiously illustrated tour through the art, decorations and architecture of Venice. -
1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated study of windmills, with watercolours by Welsh artist Frank Brangwyn. -
1909 In English Homes: Vol IIILondon: 1909The first edition of this richly illustrated celebration of English homes and design by Charles Latham. -
1920-6 English HomesLondon: 1920-6A set of five first edition volumes from H. Avray Tipping's heavily illustrated series on English Homes throughout periods of history. -
1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A beautifully illustrated study of windmills, with watercolours by Welsh artist Frank Brangwyn. -
1915 A Book of BridgesLondon: 1915The first edition of this charming study of bridges, copiously illustrated with colour plates by Welsh artist Frank Brangwyn. -
1915 A Book of BridgesLondon: 1915A smart first edition of this highly illustrated study of bridges from Frank Brangwyn and Walter Shaw Sparrow. -
1916 Royal Palaces and GardensLondon: 1916A beautifully illustrated history of European palaces and gardens by Mima Nixon, complete with sixty colour plates -
1911 British CastlesLondon: 1911A first edition survey of British castles from esteemed historian Charles H. Ashdown, adorned with colour plates. -
1908 The Private Palaces of London Past and PresentLondon: 1908The first edition of this scarce and profusely illustrated architectural work on the important houses of London, by E. Beresford Chancellor. -
1900 Old Cottages and Farm Houses in Kent and SussexLondon: 1900A first edition of this vastly illustrated work on cottages and farmhouses in Kent and Sussex. -
1900 Kirkbie-Kendall: Fragments Collected Relating to its Ancient Streets and YardsKendal: 1900A scarce illustrated history of the architecture and topography of Kendal, Cumbria. -
1853 A Popular Account of the Interesting Priory of Llanthony, Near GloucesterGloucester : 1853The first edition of this uncommon history of Gloucester's antiquities and Llanthony Priory, adorned with engraved plates. -
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1957 Windsor CastleLondon: 1957A signed presentation copy of Sir Owen Morshead's account of the history of Windsor Castle, illustrated throughout and with a loosely inserted signed letter. -
1837 The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of LincolnLondon: 1837The very scarce second edition of this detailed study of the history and antiquities of Lincoln Cathedral, also known as Lincoln Minster. -
1845 Some Account of the Church of Saint John the BaptistLondon: 1845A bright example of the very scarce first edition of Owen B. Carter's illustrated guide to the 14th century Church of St John the Baptist, Bishopstone. -
1912 The Village Homes of EnglandLondon: 1912A first edition of this brightly illustrated special edition of The Studio magazine on the village homes of England. -
1887 Down to the Land's EndLondon: 1887A scarce, illustrated regional travel piece, exploring West Cornwall, combining an article by John Sedding with numerous illustrations by T Raffles Davison. -
1870-1873 The Technical Educator: An Encyclopaedia of Technical EducationLondon : 1886A profusely illustrated primer on applied science and industrial arts, issues one to four of the Technical Series from Cassell's Popular Educator, smartly bound into two volumes. -
1881 The Stately Homes of EnglandLondon: 1881An impressively illustrated two volume study of the stately homes of England, charmingly illustrated throughout with vignette wood engravings. -
1814 A Letter to Thomas Hope, Esq. Hereditary Governor and Director of the BritishLondon: 1814A very scarce pamphlet containing a letter criticising the British Institution for their lack of promotion for architecture. -
1941 Progress at Pelvis BayLondon: 1941A humorous illustrated satire by Osbert Lancaster, critiquing seaside town planning with Osbert's sharp wit and architectural insight. -
1917 Corners of Grey Old Gardens, and, A Book of SundialsLondon: 1917Two colourfully illustrated works on sundials and gardens, complete with colour plates, and in colourful boards designed by Jessie M. King. -
1887-1890 The Builder, An Illustrated Weekly MagazineLondon: 1887-1890An impressive six volume run of the incredibly popular 'Builder' magazine, an illustrated architectural monthly publication exploring all feats of design and architecture. -
1921 Cinemas Vues Exterieures-Details-PlansParis: [1921]A fantastic visual architectural study on cinema design, being a portfolio of architectural drawings and plans depicting the exteriors and interiors of ornate old cinemas. -
1846 Divers Works of Early Masters in Christian DecorationsLondon: 1846The first edition of this scarce and beautifully illustrated work on Christian art and stained glass. A striking work with stunning examples of early chromolithographs, and ambitious hand coloured lithographs. -
1898 2 Vols The Dome: a quarterly containing examples of all the artsLondon: 1898A scarce, two volume set of an exquisitely curated quarterly celebrating the unity of the arts, featuring selected poetry, art, music scores, and architectural masterworks, one of which retains the very scarce, original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1876 A History of the Castles, Mansions, and Manors of Western SussexLondon: 1876The first edition of Dudley George Cary Elwes' extensive illustrated history of Western Sussex, bound in quarter morocco. -
1866 A Record of the Progress of Modern Engineering 1865London: 1866The first edition of William Humber's engineering annual for the year 1865, a fantastic study on developments of engineering in the nineteenth century, with many fantastic engineering illustrations. -
1888 Iron Roofs, Examples of Design. Description, Illustrated with Working DrawingsLondon: 1888The second edition of Arthur Walmisley's very scarce illustrated study iron railway station roofs, heavily illustrated with architectural and engineering illustrations. -
1929 The Domestic Architecture of England During the Tudor PeriodLondon: 1929A wonderful example of the impressively illustrated two volume second edition of Garner and Stratton's study of Tudor architecture. -
1907-1909 In English HomesLondon : 1907-1909A wonderfully illustrated, complete set of Charles Latham's influential work studying the interior design of English homes.