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Art & Architecture
We have a wide and varied collection of books on all forms of Art and Architecture, encompassing Engineering, Design, Furniture and Fashion. Many with fantastic plates and some real rarities included.
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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. -
1908 2vol London Churches Ancient & ModernLondon : [1908]An abundantly illustrated complete two volume set on the architecture of London churches across history. -
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. -
1930 The AcropolisOxford: 1930The first translated edition of Rodenwalt's The Acropolis, an artistic analysis of the ancient monuments in Athens. -
1938 Houses and People of JapanLondon: 1938Bruno Taut's Houses and People of Japan, an insightful look into the Japanese architecture and culture of 1930's Japan. The scarce first impression from publisher's John Gifford. -
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. -
![[1936] Glimpses of Old Japan from Japanese Colour Prints: Birds & Flowers](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/8/984b1_7_.jpg)
[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. -
1948 Kamisuki Chohoki: A Handy Guide to PapermakingBerkeley : 1948A smart English translation of Kunisaki Jihei’s 1798 manual on traditional Japanese papermaking, illustrated throughout. -
1900-1902 2vol Gothic ArchitectureLondon : 1900-1902A 2 volume set of definitions and the evolution of Gothic architecture, with numerous plates, and a folding frontispiece. -
1978 Washi: The World of Japanese PaperTokyo, New York and San Francisco: 1978A delightful and in-depth text on the process and history behind Japanese paper, washi. -
1925 3Vols Abbeys, Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales: Their Legendary Lore and Popular HistoryLondon: [1925]A pleasing set of the new compact edition of this work in the original red cloth, complete in three volumes, with a total of thirty-two photographic plates. -
1923 Finishing School Exercise Books from Evendine CourtEvendine Court, Malvern: 1923A charming collection of four handwritten exercise books on cookery, bookkeeping, and dressmaking, from a young woman named Dorothy Horton who attended the Evendine Court finishing school in 1923. -
1814 A Description of a Series of Sixty Small Prints, Etched by William Green, of AmblesideLondon; Ambleside : 1814A scarce collection of prints of Ambleside, etched by English artist William Green. -
1839 The Churches of London: A History and Description of the Ecclesiastical Edifices of the MetropolisLondon: 1839A richly illustrated two-volume history of London's churches, adorned with engraved plates. -
1930 The Old Bank of England, LondonLondon: 1930The first edition of this scarce work on the architectural history of the Old Bank of England, with seventy-five monochrome plates, a ground plan, and twenty further architectural elevations. -
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c1964 Typographica 10London: c1964A signed reprinted issue from the New Series of 'Typographica', containing only Charles Hasler's article on 18th and 19th-century stock blocks. -
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1923 Things New and OldLondon: 1923A pleasing signed limited edition of Max Beerbohm's book of caricatures. -
1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam EngineLondon: 1824Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's fascinating history of the steam engine. -
1822 An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Steam EngineLondon: 1822An exceptionally lovely example of the very scarce first edition of C. F. Partington's study of the history of the steam engine, and its role in modern life. -
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1987 On Modern GardeningHackney: 1987A beautiful limited edition of Horace Walpole's influential essay on gardening, signed by illustrator Alan Powers. -
1928 Under the Hill and Other Essays in Prose and VerseLondon: 1928A beautifully illustrated anthology of Aubrey Beardsley's writings, including his unfinished erotic novel and other pieces of prose and verse. -
1836 A Practical Treatise on Locomotive Engines Upon RailwaysLondon: 1836Illustrated with four folding plates, this is the first English language edition of Count Guyonneau de Pambour's discussion of locomotive engines. -
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1901 James WattGlasgow: 1901A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of this privately printed biography of prominent engineer James Watt. -
1908 A Second Book of DrawingsEdinburgh: 1908A very scarce volume of James Guthrie's illustrations, comprising thirty tipped-in plates. -
1841 Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Naval ArchitectureEdinburgh: 1841Impressively illustrated with engraved plates and plans, this is Augustin F. B. Creuze's informative and detailed treatise on shipbuilding and naval architecture. -
1856 Memorials of the Lineage, Early Life, Education and Development of the Genius of James WattLondon: 1856Illustrated throughout with folding plates and maps, this is the first edition of George Williamson's impressively illustrated biography of the life of engineer James Watt. -
1893 A Book of Pictured Carols Designed Under the Direction of Arthur J. GaskinLondon: 1893A scarce illustrated anthology of carols compiled under the direction of Arthur Gaskin, featuring the work of the Birmingham Art School. -
1904 The Peacock Room: Painted for Mr. F. R. Leyland by James McNeill WhistlerLondon: 1904A scarce copy of this illustrated and descriptive catalogue of the Peacock Room, painted by James McNeill Whistler. -
1858 On Naval Warfare with SteamLondon: 1858An exceptional example of the very scarce first edition of Howard Douglas's guide to naval warfare utilising steam powered ships. -
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1896-1899 4vol Reliques of Old LondonLondon : 1896-1899A 4 volume lithographically illustrated limited edition collection of topographical accounts on the lost reliques of London, each signed by the artist. -
1900 An Album of DrawingsShorne, Kent: 1900A scarce book of beautiful illustrations by Scottish printmaker and illustrator James Guthrie, often holding a fantastical twist. -
1864 James Brindley and the Early EngineersLondon: 1864Illustrated throughout, this is an excellent example of the first edition of Samuel Smiles's biography of celebrated engineer James Brindley.