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The Symbolic Pig, an Anthology of Pigs in Literature and Art

Frederick Cameron Sillar; Ruth Mary Meylar · 1961 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.91 | $59.45 | ¥9,494)

Edinburgh and London, Oliver and Boyd, 1961 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting analysis of the symbolism of pics in art and literature with colour illustrations. First edition of The Symbolic Pig, An Anthology of Pigs in Literature and Art by Frederi...

The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture with an Explanation of Technical Terms and a Centenary of Ancient Terms

Matthew Holbeche Bloxam · 1846 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.74 | $165.13 | ¥26,372)

London, David Bogue, 1846. Cloth. Enlarged eighth edition, illustrated as an introduction to Ecclesiastical Architecture with considerable additions to text. Enlarged eighth edition of the work with an explanation of technical terms and a centenary of ancient terms. Illustrate...

Greek and Roman Bronzes

Winifred Lamb · 1929 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.94 | $39.63 | ¥6,329)

London, Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1929 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this art history and archaeological study into Ancient Greek and Roman bronzes with monochrome plates. First edition of Greek and Roman Bronzes by Winifred Lamb in the original publisher's cloth ...

Georgian London

John Summerson · 1945 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.70 | $64.73 | ¥10,338)

London , Pleiades Books, 1945. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this celebration of Georgian architecture within London, with illustrations. This is a detailed volume that celebrates the Georgian architecture of London and shows London as a pattern of bricks and m...

The Book of Waverley Gems: In a Series of Engraved Illustrations of Incidents and Scenery in Sir Walter Scott&Apos;S Novels.

Sir Walter Scott · 1862 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.91 | $59.45 | ¥9,494)

London, Henry G. Bohn, 1862. Leather. A handsome full calf copy of this scarce collection of illustrations from Sir Walter Scott's novels. In a full calf binding, with the gilt crest of R.H.C.S. to the front board. Decorative gilt to the spine and all edges marbled. 39 pl...

The English Comic Album, a Century of Pictorial Wit and Humour

Leonard Russell; Nicolas Bentley · 1948 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.81 | $118.89 | ¥18,988)

London, Michael Joseph, 1948 . First edition. Cloth. A presentation copy of the first edition of this album of comics by English cartoon artists in the original dust wrapper. First edition of The English Comic Album, A Century of Pictorial Wit and Humour edited by Leonard Russ...

The Modern Woodcut a Study of the Evolution of the Craft by Herbert Furst (&Apos;Tis&Apos;) with a Chapter on the Practice of Xylography by W. Thomas Smith with over Two Hundred Illustrations in Black & White and Sixteen Plates in Colour

Herbert Furst · 1979 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.87 | $85.87 | ¥13,713)

Vaduz, Quarto Press, 1979. Cloth. A very smart limited edition of Furst's study of the woodcut, with over 200 illustrations. In the publisher's original cloth binding. This is a 1979 reprint of Herbert Furst's survey of the art of the woodcut, limited to 500 cop...

An Essay on the Utility of Collecting the Best Works of the Ancient Engravers of the Italian School; Accompanied by a Critical Catalogue, with Interesting Anecdotes of the Engravers, of a Chronological Series of Rare and Valuable Prints, from the Earliest Practice of the Art in Italy to the Year 1549, Now Deposited in the British Museum and Royal Academy, in London.

George Cumberland · 1827 · Rooke Books

£48.00 (€57.50 | $63.41 | ¥10,127)

London, Payne and Foss; A. Arch, Cornhill; Colnaghi, Son and Co. 1827. First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this study of Italian engravings including an essay and a critical catalogue. The first edition of an essay and critical catalogue by George Cumberland. Ful...

Ancient Interiors in Belgium

K. Sluyterman; A.H. Cornette Oscar Schepens [tran.] · 1915 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.74 | $165.13 | ¥26,372)

London, Hutchinson & Co. 1915. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated architectural work on the history of interiors in Belgium, part of a limited edition publication of only two hundred copies. A fascinating historical work on the architecture and design of ancient interiors in Bel...

The English Illustrated Magazine

Various Contributors · 1884 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.81 | $118.89 | ¥18,988)

London , Macmillan and Co. 1884-1892. First edition. Cloth. Two charming, first edition volumes of The English Illustrated Magazine, with eleven issues full of various articles, stories and illustrations. Two first edition volumes of The English Illustrated Magazine from 1883-...

The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated

Edmund Sharpe · 1888 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.40 | $129.46 | ¥20,676)

London, E & F Spon , 1888 . Cloth. Third edition of this study of English architecture by Edmund Sharpe, adorned with steel engravings. A study of the development of English architecture from the Saxon period through to the rectilinear period. Written by Edmund Sharpe, famous ...

A Concise Glossary of the Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture

John Henry Parker · 1905 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.87 | $85.87 | ¥13,713)

London, James Parker and Co. 1905. Cloth. Eleventh edition of this glossary of architectural terms by John Henry Parker. The eleventh edition revised of this glossary of terms related to Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture, with numerous engravings in text used as...

Conservation of Buildings

John Harvey · 1972 · Rooke Books

£40.00 (€47.92 | $52.84 | ¥8,439)

London , John Baker , 1972. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy detailing the conservation of building and the craftsmanship that goes into this process, with illustrations throughout. A first edition copy of Conservation of Buildings, written by John Harvey, an a...

Ritter Gluck: Eine Erinnerung Aus Dem Jahre 1809

E. T. A Hoffmann · 1920 · Rooke Books

£3,200.00 (€3,833.38 | $4,227.22 | ¥675,125)

Tolz , Marees-Gesellschaft , 1920. First edition. Leather. An important limited edition print on Japon paper of E. T. A Hoffmann's short story Ritter Gluck. Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann was a German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, his stories highly influe...

Architectural Drawing a Practical Handbook for Students and Others

G.D. Gordan Hake & Eustace H. Button · 1929 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.40 | $129.46 | ¥20,676)

London , B.T. Batsford , 1929. First edition. Cloth. This is a very well presented copy of Hake and Button's Architectural Drawing including a very neat dust wrapper, illustrations and notes pages. This is a very well presented copy of Hake and Button's Architectural...

The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture

Matthew Holbeche Bloxam · 1859 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.89 | $72.66 | ¥11,604)

London , W. Kent and Co. 1859 . Cloth. A detailed and meticulous tenth edition copy of Matthew Bloxam's The Principles of Ecclesiastical Architecture. A detailed and meticulous tenth edition copy of Matthew Bloxam's The Principles of Ecclesiastical Architecture. This...

Life and Works of Ozias Humphry, R.A.

George C. Williamson · 1918 · Rooke Books

£450.00 (€539.07 | $594.45 | ¥94,939)

London, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1918. First edition. Hardback. A signed Limited Edition copy of this study of portrait miniature painter Ozias Humphry, illustrated throughout with examples of the artist's works, and supplemented with a wealth of ephemera. The signed fi...

James Macintyre & Co. Ltd. Washington China Works Catalogue

0 · Rooke Books

£160.00 (€191.67 | $211.36 | ¥33,756)

Hanley, Allbut & Daniel Ltd. c1913. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this early twentieth-century ceramics and china catalogue from James MacIntyre & Co. showcasing their various porcelain wares. A fascinating early 20th century ceramics and china catalogue showcasing the porc...

Thomas Chippendale a Study of His Life, Work and Influence

Oliver Brackett · 1924 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.91 | $59.45 | ¥9,494)

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1924. First edition. Cloth. A first edition biography on the prominent and immensely influential cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale, replete with illustrations showing his work throughout. The first edition of this work.Thomas Chippendale was an imp...

The Melton Mowbray of John Ferneley (1782-1860)

Major Guy Paget · 1931 · Rooke Books

£350.00 (€419.28 | $462.35 | ¥73,842)

Leicester, Edgar Backus, 1931. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of this biographical study of British artist John Ferneley, illustrated with his own work. The first edition of this work, signed by the author, Major Guy Paget, to the front pastedown. Paget was a Bri...