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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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1989 Thessaloniki 1913 + 1919Macedonia: 1989A vanishingly scarce first edition, this work vividly documents a turning point in the city of Thessaloniki’s history (1912–1919) through Daniel Baud-Bovy’s evocative photography. -
1956 Sienese PaintingConnecticut : 1956The first US edition of Enzo Carli’s richly illustrated Sienese Painting, surveying Siena’s great masters, complete with unclipped dust jacket. -
2006-2008 3vol A Collection of Fergus BookletsGlasgow: 2006-2008Three very fine editions of the Fergus Booklets for the years 2006, 2007, and 2008, with letters from the author. -
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2009 The Annotated Capital on the Thinking Behind the Capital LetterCambridge: 2009A very pleasing first edition of this study of the capital letter form from Dutch designer Lida Lopes Cardozo Kindersley, signed by the author. -
1984 Panoply of Paper: on Collecting Decorated PapersGloucestershire: 1984An exceptionally scarce copy of this reprint of Hans Schmoller’s work on collecting decorated papers, their history, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. -
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1992-2003 2vol Winslow Homer and the Illustrated Book & Winslow Homer and the Pictorial PressNew York: 1992-2003Two excellent first edition volumes from Tatham's extensive study on American painter and illustrator Winslow Homer, signed by the author. -
2010 Illustrated Periodicals of the 1860s: Contexts and CollaborationsLondon: 2010A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated study on periodicals from the 1860s. -
1981 David JonesLondon: 1981A very smart first edition of this catalogue of the works of British painter and modernist poet David Michal Jones. -
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2000 Fritz Kredel 1900-1973: A Comprehensive List of Kredel's WorkMichelstadt: 2000A very smart first edition of this study on the works of German-American artist Fritz Kredel, inscribed and signed by one of the authors. -
1990-2004 2vol The Art of the Book & A Century for the CenturyNew York: 1990-2004Two smart volumes on the development of book design from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. -
1920 The Black CountryLondon: 1920A first edition of this collection of twenty prints of the Black Country from English artist Edward Wadsworth. -
1905 The Art of the TheatreEdinburgh & London: 1905Illustrated throughout, this is the uncommon first edition of Gordon Edward Craig's charming and detailed history of theatre. -
1825 Delineations of GloucestershireLondon: [1825]The first trade edition of this beautifully illustrated topographical account of Gloucestershire from J. N. Brewr, with fantastic engraved plates depicting the notable seats and stunning landscapes of the areas, bound in crushed half morocco. -
2002 ArtworkLondon: 2002A smart first edition, first impression of this study of the artwork and designs of English artist David Gentleman. -
1924 Documents D'Art Armeniens: AtlasParis: 1924The first edition of the scarce Atlas volume of this striking 1920s celebration of Armenian art, edited by French linguist and orientalist Frederic Macler. -
1883 London Cries: With Six Charming ChildrenLondon: [1883]A limited edition work from Andrew Tuer, featuring a collection of fantastic illustrations from the likes of Bartolozzi, Cruikshank and Rowlandson, depicting the people and venders in London, with proof prints. -
1794 Seven Engraved Illustrations by Johann Eberhard Ihle for Voyage de Monsieur Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'AfriqueNone stated: 1794A collection of seven detailed copper engravings from Johann Eberhard Ihle, which were originally published in Francois Le Vaillant's 'Voyage de Monsieur Le Vaillant dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique'. -
1865 Gems From the PoetsLondon: [1865]A strikingly bound and illustrated volume of poetry by renowned English poets such as Byron, Longfellow and Goldsmith, with many beautiful colour from A. F. Lydon. -
1869 Albert Durer: His Life and WorksLondon: 1869A smartly bound first edition of this biographical study of German artist of the Renaissance, Albrecht Durer. -
1931 Nothing or the BookplateLondon: 1931A scarce copy of Gordon Craig’s study on bookplate art, featuring his commentary, a catalog of his ex-libris designs from the years 1895–1912. -
1849 Gavarni in London: Sketches of Life and CharacterLondon: 1849A wonderful example of the first edition of this charming work, which combines the satirical illustrations of Gavarni with humorous commentary upon London life. -
2021 Murakami T: The T-Shirts I LoveLondon: 2021A pleasing first UK edition, first impression of this collection of images and essays about t-shirts from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. -
1878-1885 R. Caldecott’s Picture BooksLondon: 1878-1885A first edition collection of all sixteen charming children's books from Randolph Caldecott's beautifully colour illustrated 'picture books' series, a rare to see complete set. -
1912 Kate Greenaway PicturesLondon: 1921A bright fist edition of this study of Kate Greenaway's art, adorned with stunning colourful plates. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2017 Painter of PedigreeLondon: 2017A pleasing first edition of this exploration of the life and work of English painter Thomas Weaver, from a descendant of the artist. -
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1998 White DeathParis: 1998A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this uncommon graphic novel about soldiers stationed in the Italian Alps during the First World War. -
1927 Decorative Plasterwork in Great BritainLondon: 1927The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of British interiors and decorative plasterwork, written by Laurence Turner. -
1926 Volte E Soffitti ItalianiMilano: 1926A photographic collection by the historic Fratelli Alinari firm, presenting Italian vaults and ceiling designs, compiled and authored by Renaissance scholar Arduino Colasanti -
1990-2003 Village London: Past and Present; London Sketchbook: A City ObservedLondon; Singapore : 1990-2003A bright pair of illustrated guides through London, including a beautiful collection of watercolours by Graham Byfield. -
2001 London ScenesHerefordshire: 2001A very pleasing limited edition copy of this collection of wood engravings from visual artist Hellmuth Weissenborn. -
1928 Manon LescautLondon: 1928Brightly illustrated with plates by John Austen, this is a wonderful Limited Edition of L'Abbe Prevost's romantic tale. -
c1895 La Vie de Londres Cotes PiantsParis: c1895A smart copy of this charming work by French caricaturist “Mars”, Maurice Bonvoisin, depicting London life with hand-coloured illustrations. -
2010 Gauguin: Maker of MythLondon: 2010A smart copy of the first edition of the exhibition catalogue for the major exhibition "Gauguin: Maker of Myth", organized at Tate Modern, profusely illustrated in colour. -
1997 Picasso/Matisse Works on PaperLondon: 1997A smart, first edition of this exhibition catalogue, issued by Waddington Galleries, illustrated with 19 plates of works by Picasso and Matisse. -
1941 Nut-Cracker Suite Sheet Music Illustrated by Ida Rentoul OuthwaiteMelbourne: 1941A very scarce book of sheet music for the nut-cracker suite, beautifully illustrated in colour by the Australian illustrator, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. -
1929 The Christmas Bookman: A Portfolio of Pictures by Edmund Dulac Illustrating Poems by Edgar Allan PoeLondon: 1929A Christmas edition of The Bookman, featuring a collection of poems by Edgar Allan Poe accompanied by fantastic colour illustrations by Edmund Dulac.