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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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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. -
1841 London Interiors: A Grand National Exhibition of the Religious, Regal and Civic Solemnities, Public Amusements, Scientific Meetings, and Commercial Scenes of the British CapitalLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes bound in one. -
1934 Wren's Craftsmen at St. Paul's CathedralLondon: 1934A smart first edition of this uncommon work on St. Paul's Cathedral and the craftsmanship of Sir Christopher Wren. -
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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 -
1895-1906 2vol London City Churches & London Churches: Ancient and ModernLondon: 1895-1906Two smart volumes of the churches of London, with histories of important buildings and illustrations throughout. -
1898-1933 3vol A Collection on Southwark CathedralLondon: 1898-1933A collection of three smart histories of the Southwark Cathedral, with illustrations. -
1909 The Church in Bromley for a Thousand YearsLondon: 1909A smart first edition of this vanishingly scarce history of the Bromley parish church from the reverend Edmund Sinker. -
1947-1983 A Collection of Works on Furniture and FurnishingLondon: 1947A charming selection of uncommon booklets on furnishing the home, as well as an exhibition catalogue of R. D. Russell and Marian Pepler. -
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1906 Southwark Cathedral: The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of St. SaviourLondon: 1906A scarce second edition presentation copy of this detailed history of the Southwark cathedral from Canon Thompson. -
1945 British Furniture MakersLondon: 1945A desirable association copy of this history of British furniture, previously owned by Arts and Crafts furniture designer Ambrose Heal and given to him by the author. -
1951 Victoria and Albert Museum: English ChairsLondon: 1951The first edition of this historical catalogue of English chairs, previously owned by influential Arts and Crafts furniture designer Ambrose Heal. -
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. -
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1961 Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardNone stated: 1961A scarce limited edition of Joseph Conrad's gripping tale set in a fictional South American republic, beautifully illustrated by Lima de Freitas and signed by the illustrator, with the original glassine wrap and slipcase. -
c1880-4 Randolph Caldecott Picture BooksLondon: c1880-4A collection of first edition copies of Randolph Caldecott's charming 'picture books', beautifully illustrated with his original colour illustrations. -
1914 Randolph Caldecott Illustrated PostcardsLondon: [1914]A collection of Randolph Caldecott's beautifully colour illustrated postcards from the original release. -
1904 Souvenir of Becket by Alfred, Lord Tennyson; First Presented at the Lyceum Theatre, 6th Feb., 1893London: 1904A charming piece of theatrical ephemera, the souvenir edition of Tennyson’s Becket with twelve lithographed plates of portraits and stage scenes. -
1897 Souvenir Of Madame Sans-Gene: A Comedy In A Prologue & Three ActsLondon: 1897A charming piece of theatrical ephemera from the Lyceum Theatre production of Madame Sans-Gêne. -
1922 Old Clock and Watches and Their Makers; Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Different Styles of Clocks and Watches of the Past, In England and Abroad.London: [1922]A descriptive account of clocks and their makers by F. J. Britten, previously owned by Ambrose Heal, the noted Chairman of ‘Heal’s’ furniture company, with a letter addressed to Heal. -
1912 A. Garstin & Co. Wholesale Manufacturers of Bags, Trunks and Leather GoodsLondon: 1912A charming and extremely scarce 1912 catalogue of the leather goods and miscellaneous items sold by manufacturer and wholesaler A. Garstin & Co. -
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1951 One Hundred Years of Architecture 1851-1951London: 1951The first edition of this very scarce work on the history of British architecture, previously owned by Ambrose Heal, the chairman of the 'Heal's' furniture company, with a letter from his son. -
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1960 Dunn's Furniture Store 250th Anniversary AdvertisementNone stated: 1960A very scarce advertisement produced for the 250th anniversary of 'Dunn's' furniture store in Bromley, providing a history of the company, with a signed letter from the Chairman of the company Geoffrey Dunn, and previously owned by Ambrose Heal. -
1921 Bye-Laws, Rules, and Ordinances of the Worshipful Company of IronmongersLondon: 1921The first edition of the vanishingly scarce 1921 edition of the bye-laws, rules, and ordinances he Worshipful Company of Ironmongers. -
1905 Somerset House Past and PresentLondon: 1905A vanishingly scarce first edition of history tracing Somerset House’s transformation from Tudor palace to neoclassical landmark, with illustrations. -
1924 Wembley in ColourLondon: 1924A smart first edition of this illustrated study of Wembley in colour from English writer and illustrator Donald Maxwell. -
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1947 Georgian Furniture: Victoria & Albert MuseumLondon: 1947The first edition of this catalogue of Georgian furniture held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, with a letter from the author to Ambrose Heal, the chairman of the 'Heal's' furniture company. -
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1946 A Short History of St. Mary AbchurchLondon: 1946A signed first edition of this scarce architectural and historical study of St. Mary Abchurch by R. M. LaPorte-Payne.