Arti decorative e design

Grinling Gibbons&Apos; Carvings in Saint Paul&Apos;S Cathedral

Albert E. Bullock · 1914 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.86 | $158.56 | ¥25,324)

London, J. Tiranti, 1914. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated collection of plates showcasing Grinling Gibbons' woodcarvings in St. Paul's Cathedral, the personal copy of Sir Alexander Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms. A collection of forty-nine beautifully ill...

The Dictionary of English Furniture

Percy Macquoid; Ralph Edwards · 1924 · Rooke Books

£425.00 (€509.50 | $561.58 | ¥89,688)

London; New York, Country Life; Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924-7. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this colourfully illustrated dictionary of the designs of furniture throughout English history, illustrated in colour. The first edition of this work.Complete in th...

The Victorian Country House

Mark Girouard · 1973 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.64 | ¥6,331)

Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1973. Cloth. A profusely illustrated work of British architectural history explore the designs of Victorian country houses. The first reprint of this work, punlished two years after the first edition. Held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Written...

Eighteenth Century Furniture in South Africa

G. E. Pearse · 1960 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.77 | $257.67 | ¥41,151)

Pretoria, J. L. Van Schaik, 1960. Cloth. - In the original unclipped dustwrapper. The author also wrote 'Eighteenth Century Architecture in South Africa', and this work is intended as a companion piece for it. This work documents the influences responsible for the de...

Au Cameroun: Weaving-Tissage

Venice Lamb, Alastair Lamb [trans. by Cathy Martin] · 1981 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.92 | $85.89 | ¥13,717)

Hertingsfordbury, Hertfordshire, Roxford, 1981. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of a visual study into Cameroonian weaving traditions, including over two-hundred and fifty in-text illustrations, showcasing various patterns. The first edition of Au Cameroun: Weaving-Tis...

Aris Metal Furniture Catalogue

Ali Yasar Erseven [Preface] · 0 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.86 | $158.56 | ¥25,324)

Istanbul , ARIS , c1950. Paperback. An exceptionally scarce copy of this survivals of mid-century Turkish furniture design, illustrated throughout. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps.Text in Turkish. Illustrated throughout with line drawings and graphic lay...

Toilettes Et Lavanos

Louis Poyen · 1909 · Rooke Books

£395.00 (€473.54 | $521.94 | ¥83,357)

Paris, Not Stated , 1909 . Cloth. A beautifully illustrated and very scarce catalogue advertising the highly decorative sinks sold by Louis Poyen in France in the early 20th century. In the original French.A very scarce 1909 catalogue for the bathroom units and sinks sold by t...

The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-Maker: A Complete Guide to Current Practice

G. Lister Sutcliffe · 0 · Rooke Books

£380.00 (€455.56 | $502.12 | ¥80,191)

London, The Gresham Publishing Co. c1906. Cloth. The complete eight volume set of illustrated works by G. Lister Sutcliffe on carpentry and joinery. An early edition. Illustrated with ten plates to 'Volume One' including two coloured plates, eight plates to 'Vol...

Georgian Cabinet-Makers C. 1700-1800

Ralph Edwards; Margaret Jourdain · 1955 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.74 | $64.75 | ¥10,340)

London, Country Life Limited, 1955. Cloth. A smart revised edition of this biographical series belonging to prominent furniture-makers of the eighteenth century, adorned with illustrations to the rear. The third edition of this work. In the publisher's original cloth bind...

De L&Apos;Organisation Des Bibliotheques Dans Paris

Le Comte de Laborde · 1845 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.85 | $165.17 | ¥26,379)

Paris, A. Franck, 1845. Leather. Three volumes bound into one, showing the plans of various libraries in Paris, in the original French language. French language. Scarce works. Contains volumes one, two, and eight only of twelve. Illustrated with fifteen plates. Collated comple...

Dictionnaire Des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs & Graveurs

E. Bénézit · 1924 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.85 | $165.17 | ¥26,379)

Paris, Ernest Grund, 1924. Leather. A complete set of the dictionary of artists from Benezit, in the original French language. French language. Three volumes. A dictionary of artists, painters, sculptors, draftsmen, and engravers, with extensive bibliographical information on ...

A Summary View of Heraldry in Reference to the Usages of Chivalry and the General Economy of the Feudal System with an Appendix Respecting Such Distinctions of Rank As Have Place in the British Constitution

Thomas Brydson · 1795 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

London, Mundell & Son, 1795. Leather. A detailed study of the uses of heraldry in Great Britain. A detailed study of heraldry in the United Kingdom. With reference to the structure of the feudal system, orders of chivalry, personal decorations, crusades, romance, the modes in ...

In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture, & Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of England

Charles Latham · 1908 · Rooke Books

£135.00 (€161.84 | $178.38 | ¥28,489)

London, Country Life, 1908. First edition. Cloth. A beautiful copy of this richly illustrated volume exploring the interior design of stately English homes. A beautiful copy of this volume on the interior design of English Homes, published by Country Life magazine. This is the...

Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks

R. W. Symonds · 1940 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.85 | $165.17 | ¥26,379)

London , B. T. Batsford, 1940. First edition. Cloth. A limited edition copy of Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks, with colour illustrations. A first limited edition copy, limited to seven hundred and fifty copies for sale in the UK. This volume is a study in walnut ...

Glove Making at a Glance

Isabel M. Edwards · 1926 · Rooke Books

£47.00 (€56.35 | $62.10 | ¥9,918)

Hitchin, G. W. Russell & Son, Ltd, 1926. Paperback. A charmingly illustrated scarce edition of this guide to glove making. Scarce edition. Illustrated throughout. Instructions applicable to all glove patters with special explanations of the Russell-Streatley Patterns. Written ...

Eleven Cloth Samples

None · 0 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.92 | $92.50 | ¥14,772)

Cairo, None, c1950. Paperback. A scarce beautifully bright sample pamphlet of eleven different cloths. Cloth sample pamphlet. Scarce pack. Eleven cloths of different colours including: pink, blue, yellow, orange, and white. Collated complete. These crimped fabric samples are p...

Fireplaces by Bratt Colbran

Bratt Colbran Limited. · 1958 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.95 | $59.46 | ¥9,496)

London, Bratt Colbran Limited. 1958 . Cloth. A very scarce 1958 fireplace catalogue, complete with photographs and prices. The very scarce catalogue no. 56 of of Bratt Colbran Limited, published in April 1958, advertising fireplaces.Containing photographs of fireplaces and sho...

Illustrations of Baptismal Fonts

Thomas Combe; F. A. Paley [Intro.] · 1844 · Rooke Books

£145.00 (€173.83 | $191.60 | ¥30,599)

London, John Van Voorst, 1844. First edition. Leather. A first edition study of the baptismal fonts of English churches, profusely illustrated by celebrated wood engraver Orlando Jewitt. An artistic and architectural work from English printer, publisher and patron of the arts ...

The Art of the House

Rosamund Marriott Watson · 1897 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.74 | $64.75 | ¥10,340)

London, George Bell and Sons, 1897. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition guide to interior design in the late Victorian period, illustrated throughout. The scarce first edition of this work, with vignette illustrations and eight collotype plates, all retaining captione...

&Apos;the Studio&Apos; Year Book of Decorative Art

Various · 1914 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.89 | $118.92 | ¥18,993)

London, The Studio LTD, 1914. First edition. Cloth. An illustrated first edition yearbook from 'The Studio', an interior design work beautifully illustrated in colour. The first edition of this work.The 1930 yearbook of 'The Studio', an artistic work lookin...