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Art
Our best selection of art and art criticism through the ages. From the scholarly to the glossy, we try to keep a selection of the complete range of art books here.
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2001 London ScenesHerefordshire: 2001A beautifully produced Whittington Press portfolio of Hellmuth Weissenborn’s engravings, a striking evocation of post-war London by one of Britain’s most distinctive émigré printmakers. -
1832 Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham, and NorthumberlandLondon: 1832A lovely illustrated tour through Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham and Northumberland, with plates by Thomas Allom and George Pickering. -
1935 The London SpectacleLondon: 1935The first edition of The London Spectacle, a witty and entertaining showcase of Polish expressionist Feliks Topolski. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1855 The World's Metropolis or Mighty London, Illustrated by a Series of Views Beautifully Engraved on SteelLondon: 1855A lavishly illustrated tour through the city of London, complete with engraved plates after drawings by Thomas H. Shepherd. A very scarce copy. -
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. -
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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. -
1994 The Cryes of LondonLeeds: 1994Beautiful quarter-calf limited first edition of Samuel Pepy's "cryes" collection in 81 plates. -
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. -
1825 The Art of Rearing Silk-WormsLondon: 1825An exceptional example of the scarce first English language edition of Count Dandolo's illustrated guide to raising silk-worms. -
1835 Taxidermy: Or, the Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural HistoryLondon: 1835Illustrated with engraved plates, this is the fifth edition of Sarah Bowdich Lee's scarce informative and detailed guide to taxidermy. -
1979 Samuel Buck's Yorkshire SketchbookWakefield : 1979A limited edition facsimile reproduction of the British topographical sketches of Samuel Buck. -
1903-1905 The Printseller & Collector; The Collector's MagazineLondon: 1903-1905Three volumes of this uncommon art, print and antiquities journal, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1867 The Art Journal Volume VI (New Series) Bound with The Illustrated Catalogue of the Universal ExhibitionLondon: 1867A lavishly illustrated volume of 'The Art Journal', bound together with the Illustrated Catalogue of the Exposition Universelle of the same year. -
1920 Etchers: And EtchingLondon: 1920The third edition of Joseph Pennel's beautiful and informative work into the intricate craft of etching. -
c1880 Zur Geschichte der KostumeMunich: c1880A striking and beautifully illustrated collection of ninety-eight hand coloured costume plates depicting German dress from the 11th to 19th century. -
1898 Iron Work: 53 Plates, from Objects and Drawings in the South Kensington MuseumLondon: 1898A very scarce first edition of this large folio, featuring 53 plates showcasing historic iron designs and objects held in the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum. -
1935-1942 Japan Tourist LibraryTokyo: 1935-1942A wonderful collection of thirteen illustrated mid-20th century guides to various aspects of Japanese culture, produced by Japan's tourist board during WWII. -
2001 3vol Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, TimesIndianapolis : 2001A fantastic three volume set of works by the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury on a wide range of topics, in the original slip case. -
1904 Arts and Crafts of Old JapanEdinburgh; London: 1904An uncommon limited first edition of this 1904 title, signed by the published, and bound in paper vellum. -
1881 The Etcher's HandbookLondon: 1881The third revised and augmented edition of The Etcher's Handbook by P.G. Hamerton, a leading figure within the etching revival. -
2001 Hysteric GlamourTokyo: 2001A very scarce and subversive photobook collaboration with Hysteric Glamour, blending art, fashion, and erotic subculture through Dick Jewell’s sharp portraiture. -
1878 Turner's Liber Studiorum, a Description and a CatalogueLondon: 1878A pleasing copy of the first edition of this catalogue raisonné of the engravings of English Romantic painter William Turner in a half morocco binding. -
1900 Modern British Water-Colour DrawingsLondon: 1900A charming Studio “Special Number,” richly illustrated with tipped-in colour plates, showcasing leading British watercolour artists and commentary by art critic Alfred Lys Baldry. -
1881 Rural England; Loiterings Along the Lanes, the Common Sides, and the Meadow-PathsLondon: 1881Beautifully illustrated throughout and in the publisher's vellum binding, this is a scarce limited edition study of rural England and the British countryside. -
1880-1896 The Theatre. A Monthly Review of the Drama, Music, and the Fine ArtsLondon: 1880-1896An impressive and scarce twenty-nine volume set of Clement Scott's theatrical periodical, an illustrated work including striking Woodburytype photographic portraits. -
1896 Oxford CharactersLondon; New York: 1896A limited edition of two hundred copies, the volume produces twenty-four lithographic portraits by Will Rothenstein, depicting some of Oxford’s most distinguished poets, dons, and aesthetes. -
1900 Manchester Portraits: a series of lithographic drawingsManchester : 1900An uncommon collection of lithographic portraits drawn by William Rothenstein, being one of fifty-five proof copies issued. -
1910 Old English MezzotintsLondon; Paris; New York: 1910A finely produced Studio edition, a celebration of the artistry and elegance of 18th- and early 19th-century British mezzotint engraving, illustrated with 127 plates. -
1977 The History of Japanese Printing and Book IllustrationTokyo, New York and San Francisco: 1977Informative and extensive exploration of the development of Japanese printing and book illustration over time, with illustrations from the British Museum archives. -
1908 In JapanLondon: 1908The first edition of Gaston Migeon's scholarly account of his travels to Japan, with a particular focus on culture and art. -
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[1936] Glimpses of Old Japan from Japanese Colour Prints: Birds & FlowersLondon & New York: [1936]Delightful installment in C. G. Holme's Glimpses of Old Japan series with beautiful colour plates of birds and flowers. -
1944-1950 2 Vols English Medieval Wall Painting: The Twelfth CenturyOxford: 1944-1950Two first edition volumes from E. W. Tristram’s monumental English Medieval Wall Painting series, richly illustrated studies of twelfth and thirteenth century church murals. -
1983 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1983A fine first edition of John Culhane's wonderful study of the creation of the 1940s classic animation 'Fantasia', featuring 130 colour illustrations.