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Design
Here you will find our selection of works on design. Sometimes abstract sometimes architectural, always interesting. Please check back regularly. We often search out rare works on the subject but they tend not to hang around for long. If you have any special requests or questions about the books on design below, please do get in touch.
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1886 The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge and EtonCambridge: 1886The complete four volume first edition set of Robert Willis' important posthumous work on the architectural history of the renowned Universities of Cambridge and Eton, including the volume of plans. -
1884 Mural Painting and the Decorations of Churches & Restoration of the Church of St. SepulchreLondon: 1884A smart copy of these two illustrated volumes from British architect Arthur Billing, bound into one, the author's presentation copy. -
1932 English Mediaeval Painted GlassLondon: 1932A smart later edition of this illustrated study of English Mediaeval stained glass. -
1861 2vol A Manual of Monumental BrassesOxford and London: 1861A first edition set of this informative work on monumental brasses from British clergyman Reverend Herbert Haines. -
c1920 l'Art de Reconnaitre Les StylesParis : c1920A profusely illustrated set of works exploring the architecture and design of France under various monarchs. -
1898-9 The Studio: Modern Book-Plates & Their DesignersLondon: 1898-9A wonderfully illustrated "Winter Number" from The Studio magazine, focusing on modern bookplates and designers, with the original wraps and ads bound in. -
1937 Home Journal Royal Embroidery Gift BookPaisley : 1937A very scarce and charming gift book of embroidery transfers relating to the coronation of King George VI. -
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1912 図解日本座敷の飾り方 [How To Decorate a Japanese Tatami Room]None stated: 1912A beautifully illustrated work on Japanese interior design by Buntaro Sugimoto, written in the original Japanese. -
1924 French Provincial Architecture: As Shown in Various Examples of Town & Country Houses, Shops & Public Places Adaptable to American ConditionsNew York: 1924The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study on French provincial architecture, bound in lovely half morocco. -
1927 Les Ébénistes du XVIIIe SiècleParis: 1927An illustrated French study on cabinet makers of the eighteenth century, by Francois de Salverte. -
1929 Stairbuilding and HandrailingLondon: 1929The first edition of this scarce and informative illustrated guide to the carpentry of building stairs and handrails. -
1931 Mise en Page: The Theory and Practice of Lay-OutLondon: 1931The first edition of Alfred Tolmer's 'Mise en Page', a masterpiece of Art Deco design, and an impressive guide to the art of graphic design and page composition. -
1912-1920 Eleven Fashion Plates from the Gazette du Bon TonParis: 1912-1920Eleven beautifully illustrated hand-coloured lithographed fashion plates from Parisian fashion magazine 'Gazette du Bon Ton'. -
1910-14 English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century (Vol II and Vol III) & English Domestic ClocksLondon: 1910-1914A pleasing set of profusely illustrated works on English interior decoration from Herbert Cescinsky and Malcolm R. Webster. -
1907 In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture and Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of EnglandLondon: 1907A lavishly illustrated celebration of great English homes and their furnishings, with specially taken photographs from Charles Latham. -
1959-71 The Penrose Annual: Volume 53, 56, 60 & 64London: 1959-71A brightly illustrated collection of four Penrose Annuals from 1959-1971, reviewing the latest trends in the graphic arts scene, each with the original dust wrapper. -
1911-1929 A Sammelband of Articles on Lithography and PrintingNot Stated: 1911-1929An extensive collection of articles surrounding the art of lithography, dated between 1911 and 1929, many of which were written by an expert in the field, H. A. Maddox. -
c1950 Baddeley Brothers CatalogueLondon: c1950A vanishingly scarce, limited edition catalogue from the historic printers of luxury stationary, 'Baddeley Brothers', offering a glimpse into their history and examples of their products and processes. -
1970 Printing 1770-1970: An Illustrated History of Its Development and Uses in EnglandLondon: 1970The first edition of this in depth and heavily illustrated study on the history of printing in England, written by a professor and specialist in typography, Michael Twyman. -
1970 Selected Essays on Books and PrintingAmsterdam: 1970 [1971]The first edition of this collection of interesting essays on the history of printing and typography from an expert in the field, Alfred F. Johnson. -
1947 Designers in BritainLondon: 1947The first edition of this heavily illustrated celebration of industrial and commercial design, in the scarce original dust wrapper. -
1946-1948 3vols Travel in England; Outline of English Architecture; The English InteriorNew York; London: 1946-1948A lovely illustrated three volume set on the history of British architecture, interior design and travel; all with their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1971 Stanley Morison: His Typographic AchievementLondon: 1971An excellent first edition exploring the works of major British typographer, Stanley Morison. -
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1988 Cheshire Country HousesChichester: 1988The first edition of this heavily illustrated work on the grand country houses of Cheshire, signed by both of the authors, with vibrant photographic colour plates. -
1951 A Brief History of The Apron: From the Fourteenth Century to the Festival of BritainLondon: 1951A vanishingly scarce and interesting booklet from the Marshall Fabrics company on the history of the apron, with charming illustrations throughout. -
1929 The Typography of Newspaper AdvertisementsLondon: 1929The first edition of this volume on typography by Francis Meynell, the founder of Nonesuch Press. -
1876-1877 Kwan Ko Dzu Setsu: Notice Historique et Descriptive sur les Arts et Industries JaponaisTokyo: 1876-1877The first five volumes of Ninagawa Noritane's impressive study of the history of Japanese ceramics, housed in the publisher's scarce portfolio, and illustrated with hand coloured plates. -
2010 The Artistry of Leslie Cole: Today I Worked Well-The Picture Fell Off The BrushHuddersfield: 2010A limited edition work on the art and life of the British war artist Leslie Cole, with many lovely plates in colour. -
1924 English Decoration and Furniture of the Early Renaissance 1500-1650London: 1924This handsome first edition of the fourth volume in Margaret Jourdain's illustrated study of English decoration and furniture with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1978 The Life and Work of Thomas ChippendaleLondon: 1978A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Christopher Gilbert's study of Chippendale, in superb half calf bindings. -
1892 Illustrated History of FurnitureLondon: 1892A lovely example of the first edition of Frederick Litchfield's illustrated guide to the history of furniture, in a signed half straight grain morocco Birdsall binding. -
1964 Medieval Georgian Enamels of RussiaNew York: 1964A smart first translated edition of this illustrated history of the Medieval Georgian enamels of Russia. -
1980 Modern Firearm EngravingsNot Stated: 1980A smart second edition of this illustrated study of firearm engravings from Italian engraver Mario Abbiatico. -
1906 The Value of Old English Silver and Sheffield PlateLondon: 1906A pleasing first edition containing a comprehensive record of values for Old English Silver and Sheffield Plate. -
1963 Italian High Renaissance and Baroque SculptureLondon: 1963The complete three volume first edition of John Pope-Hennessy's wonderfully impressive guide to Italian sculpture in the Baroque and High Renaissance periods. -
1860 Analysis of Ornament. The Characteristics of StylesLondon: 1860The second edition of Wornum's illustrated analysis of the history of ornamental art.