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.

1929 The Christmas Bookman: A Portfolio of Pictures by Edmund Dulac Illustrating Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
London: 1929

A Christmas edition of The Bookman, featuring a collection of poems by Edgar Allan Poe accompanied by fantastic colour illustrations by Edmund Dulac.

£125.00

Stock Code: 975Z14

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1958 Motif: A Journal of the Visual Arts. Issue No. 1
London: 1958

The first issue of the 'Motif' journal of the visual arts, with interesting articles on art and design, with contributions from the likes of Laurie Lee and Edward Ardizzone.

£55.00

Stock Code: 944Z37

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1847 Gallery to Shakspeare's Dramatic Works
Leipsig; London: 1847

The first edition of this series of plates by Moritz Retzsch, showcasing eight of Shakespeare's plates.

£95.00

Stock Code: 912P20

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1910 Shakespeare's Birthplace Catalogue
Stratford-Upon-Avon: 1910

An illustrated first edition of this catalogue documenting the works and antiquities on exhibition in Shakespeare's Birthplace.

£70.00

Stock Code: 875Z14

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Signed

1986 Hop-Frog: Extrait de Nouvelles Histoires Extraordinaires
Bruxelles: 1986

A very scarce Limited Edition of this revenge tale from Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated and signed by the artist Anne Velghe, and housed in a beautiful half calf box.

£400.00

Stock Code: 804F40

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1908 Hunts with Jorrocks Surtees G. Denholm Armour Limited First Edition Signed Illustrated
London: 1908

An uncommon first thus edition copy of this work by Robert Smith Surtees, copiously illustrated throughout and signed by the renowned British artist George Denholm Armour.

£150.00

Stock Code: 632M15

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