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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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1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A charming first edition of this collection of essays on the architecture of English towns from writer, Poet Laureate, and broadcaster, Sir John Betjeman, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948-1949 2vol Murray's Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide & Murray's Berkshire Architectural GuideLondon: 1948-1949Two first edition architectural guides from the Murray's Guide series edited by Betjeman and Piper, with illustrations throughout. -
1939 Antiquarian PrejudiceLondon: 1939A pleasing first edition of this architectural lecture from John Betjeman, originally delivered to the Group Theatre. -
1923 Arthur Rackham's Book of PicturesLondon: 1923A wonderful example of Arthur Rackham's memoir, beautifully illustrated with tipped in colour plates by Rackham, and retaining the original dust wrapper. -
1909 A Song of the EnglishLondon: [1909]Rudyard Kipling's poetical anthology ruminating on the British Empire, beautifully illustrated by W. Heath Robinson. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of essays on architecture, from English writer John Betjeman. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A wonderful collection of John Betjeman's essays on architecture, with -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952The first edition of John Betjeman's collection of essays surrounding English architecture, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1907 Auld Acquaintance a Book For Friends and RemembrancesLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition 'book of remembrances', a charming illustrated work intended for people to sign and inscribe. -
1912 St. Nicholas Annual for Boys & Girls Volume XLLondon: 1912The fortieth issue of this profusely illustrated Christmas annual for children, with contributions from L. Frank Baum and illustrations from the noted Arthur Rackham. -
1952 First and Last LovesLondon: 1952A first edition copy of this collection of Betjeman's essays on architecture, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1939 Antiquarian PrejudiceLondon: 1939The first edition of this architectural lecture from John Betjeman. -
1930 Six Cartoons by Alfred LoweLondon: 1930An excellent first edition, limited to seven hundred and fifty copies, of this volume comprising six beautiful cartoons by Alfred Lowe; in the original and unclipped dustwrapper. -
1931 The Compleat AnglerLondon: 1931A finely bound copy of Arthur Rackham's 'The Compleat Angler'. -
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1913 Arthur Rackham's Book of PicturesLondon: 1913A first, limited edition of Arthur Rackham's illustrated anthology. In the original white cloth binding, signed by Rackham to the limitation page. -
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1900 Portraits of Men and WomenWestminster: 1900An incredible collection of signed portraits drawn by then Marchioness of Granby Violet Manners, featuring portraits signed by Rudyard Kipling, H. H. Asquith, Mrs Patrick Campbell, Lady Randolph Churchill, and others. -
1870 Journal of a Landscape Painter in Corsica Edward Lear Illus 1st EditionLondon: 1870The first edition of this travelogue by well-known Victorian author, Edward Lear. Beautifully complemented by illustrations painted by Lear during his Corsican travels.