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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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1922 Early English Furniture and WoodworkLondon: 1922The first edition of this richly illustrated study of early English furniture, bound here together in one very smart volume. -
1929 English Furniture from Charles II to George IILondon: 1929A lovely example of R. W. Symonds's limited edition, first edition celebration of English furniture throughout the centuries. Illustrated throughout. -
1871 Walk Up! Walk Up! and See the Fools Paradise with the Many Wonderful Adventures ThereLondon: 1871A copy of this uncommon collection of humorous comic scenes attributed to one Professor Wolley Cobble. -
1829 Modern Athens! Displayed in a Series of ViewsLondon: 1829The impressively illustrated first edition of Thomas H. Shephard's collection of engraved views of Edinburgh and Scotland, in a handsome half calf binding. -
1910 The Manor Houses of EnglandLondon : 1910The charming first edition of this comprehensive account of the old country architecture of English manor houses, highly illustrated by Sydney R. Jones. -
1910 From the Collection of the Late Lord Dewar: Famous Coaching InnsLondon: 1910A striking collection of coaching scenes from English painter James Charles Maggs, complete with sixteen colour reproductions. -
1905 Cathedral Cities of EnglandLondon: 1905The first edition of this scarce detailed account of the cathedral cities of England, with 60 colourful illustrated plates throughout. -
1899 Measured Drawings and French Furniture From the Collection in South Kensington MuseumLondon: 1899A scarce twelve-volume portfolio series illustrating the designs of French furniture from the South Kensington Museum. -
1892 Artistic Travel in Normandy, Brittany, The Pyrenees, Spain and AlgeriaLondon: 1892The first edition of this beautifully illustrated travel work from artist Henry Blackburn, providing interesting artistic perspectives, bound in half calf by Potter & Sons. -
1923 Meister der Schreibkunst Aust Drei JahrhundertenStuttgart: [1923]A limited edition of this study of artistic handwriting from Peter Jessen, with two hundred examples of beautiful handwriting, and previously owned by Ambrose Heal the noted furniture designer. -
1954 Schwedische Mobel. Meubles Suedois. Swedish FurnitureBasel : 1954The author's presentation copy of Carl Malmsten's study on Swedish furniture, in the original scarce dust wrapper and inscribed by the author to Ambrose Heal, a notable furniture designer. -
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1948 The Pageant of the LampLondon: [1948]The first edition of this uncommon work from the Edison Swan Electric Company providing a short illustrated history of the electric lamp, with a letter from Edison Swan to Ambrose Heal, a notable furniture designer. -
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1940 Masterpieces Of English Furniture and ClocksLondon: 1940The author's presentation copy of this limited edition study on furniture and clocks by R. W. Symond's, inscribed by the author to Ambrose Heal, the noted furniture designer. -
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1955 Furniture Making in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century EnglandLondon: 1955A signed first edition of Symonds' illustrated study on seventeenth and eighteenth century furniture making, signed and inscribed by the author to the noted furniture designer Ambrose Heal. -
1927 P's and Q'sLondon: 1927An uncommon guide to improving one's penmanship, from the library of prominent furniture designer and businessman, Ambrose Heal. -
1804 Modern London: Being the History and Present State of the British MetropolisLondon: 1804Richard Phillips' very scarce illustrated account of the history of London, including the supplementary collection of brilliant sought after coloured plates depicting the 'traders of London', bound in contemporary calf. -
1921 The History of WolfeleeLondon: 1921A lovely copy of the very scarce first edition of Palliser Hudson's posthumously published study of the history of Wolfelee House, a grand home his father bought for him. -
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1963 A View of LondonLondon: 1963A striking series of London-inspired charcoal drawings from Edward Pagram, signed by philosopher-novelist Colin Wilson, who wrote the book's introduction. -
1909 The Private Palaces of London, Past and PresentPhiladelphia: 1909The very scarce first US edition of this richly illustrated architectural work on the important houses of London, by E. Beresford Chancellor. -
1852 Sir Christopher Wren and His TimesLondon: 1852A bright example of the uncommon first edition of James Elmes' biography of distinguished 17th century architect Sir Christopher Wren. The copy of civil engineer Sir John Watson Gibson. -
1904 Lives of the Engineers: Early Engineering, Vermuyden, Myddelton, Perry, James BrindleyLondon: 1904The popular edition of Smiles’s work, chronicling the lives and undertakings of some of Britain’s greatest civil engineers, illustrated with plates and bound in a full green calf prize binding. -
1916 London Past and PresentLondon: 1916The first edition of Malcolm C. Salaman and Charles Holme's pictorial history of London in a smart half vellum binding. -
1882 Illustrations of Old Staffordshire HousesLondon: 1882The scarce first edition of this delightful collection of illustrations of the most impressive old and large houses of Staffordshire. -
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1894 The RivieraLondon: 1894The very scarce first edition of this large paper illustrated study of the Riviera, illustrated with signed proof etchings. -
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1896 Reliques of Old LondonLondon: 1896A fantastic limited edition illustrated work on old London, signed and illustrated with brilliant lithographic plates by Thomas R. Way. -
1951 Royal Festival Hall: The Official RecordLondon: 1951The first edition of this uncommon record of the Royal Festival Hall in London and its design, with vibrant illustrations throughout and in the original dust wrapper. -
1884 Oriental CarpetsLondon: 1884The scarce first edition of this informative narrative of Oriental Carpets, complete with lithographic plates including a frontispiece and folding map. -
1843 The Present State of Ecclesiastical Architecture in EnglandLondon: 1843The first edition of this account of nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture, written by Augustus Pugin, a prominent architect known for his ecclesiastical designs. -
1855 Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages; Notes of a Tour in the North of ItalyLondon: 1855A superior first edition of British Architect George Edmund Street's travelogue of his trip to Italy, providing insight into Italian architecture and adorned with fantastic plates. -
1854 Lectures on Architecture and PaintingLondon: 1854Illustrated first edition of Lectures on Architecture and Painting with fifteen monochrome plates and folding frontispiece all drawn by Ruskin. -
1892 Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present TimeLondon: 1892A smart second edition of Litchfield's illustrated guide to the history of furniture. -
1922 2vol Small Country Houses of To-DayLondon: 1922The first two volumes of this illustrated study of small English country houses from Country Life. -
1973 The Websters of Kendal: 8 September - 14 October 1973 At Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Westmorland,Kendal: 1973A scarce copy of this exhibition catalogue on The Websters of Kendal, showcasing 19th-century architect Francis Webster’s work, with photographic plates, bound in smart half calf binding by Ipsley Bindery. -
1975 Le Livre du Cueur D'Amours Espris: The National Library, ViennaLondon: 1975A very pleasing facsimile collection of the manuscript pages of Rene d'Anjou's fifteenth century allegorical work Le Livre du Cueur D'Amours Espris. -
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1856 On The Abbot of Waltham's House, in the Parish of Saint Mary-At-Hall, London.London: 1856The first edition in book form of this very scarce article from George Richard Corner on the Abbot of Waltham's House, bound in half calf, and signed by the author to the title page. -
1830 Conversations of James Northcote, Esq., R.A.London: 1830A smartly bound first edition of William Hazlitt's popular work describing his conversations with the British painter, James Northcote.