Pittura e disegno

Eton College

Christopher Hussey · 1926 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.91 | $99.10 | ¥15,827)

London, Country Life, 1926 . Leather. A lovely edition of Christopher Hussey's richly illustrated study of the history and design of Eton College. First published in 1922, this is a bright edition of Christopher Hussey's study of Eton College. In a smart half calf bi...

Fedora

Victorien Sardou; Henry Llewellyn Williams · 1882 · Rooke Books

£340.00 (€407.60 | $449.26 | ¥71,750)

London, John and Robert Maxwell, c1883. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first UK edition of this dramatic novel, which was based upon Sardou's successful French play, with a sensational illustration on the front board. First UK Edition, very scarce. This is the wonderful ...

Comme Elles Sont Toutes, Comedie En Un Acte, En Prose

Charles Narrey · 1876 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

Paris, Calmann Levy, 1876. Leather. A handsomely bound copy of this very scarce work of nineteenth-century French theatre by Irish-French writer, Charles Narrey. Presenting this comedic piece of French theatre, one act long in prose.Originally published in 1868, this is a new ...

Societãƒâ© Artistique Des Amateurs Annuaire 1912

1912 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

Paris , G. Lesueur , 1912. Leather. An uncommon copy of the annual directory for 1912 of the Societé Artistique des Amateurs, in a beautiful quarter calf binding. An uncommon copy. The annual directory of the Societé Artistique des Amateurs, society of self-proclaimed amateu...

The Life and Art of W. Heath Robinson

Langston Day · 1947 · Rooke Books

£50.00 (€59.94 | $66.07 | ¥10,551)

London, Herbert Joseph Limited, 1947 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of this biography of cartoonist W. Heath Robinson, illustrated throughout with plates of his own works. The first edition, first impression of Langston Day's biographical stud...

The History of Westminster Abbey

John Flete; J. Armitage Robinson · 1909 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1909. Cloth. A fascinating history of London's iconic and important abbey church, founded over a millennia ago. Written by John Flete, an English monk and historian best known for his histories of Westminister Abbey active during the...

Au Treizieme Coup de Minuit: Anthologie Du Surrealisme En Angleterre

Michel Remy · 2008 · Rooke Books

£130.00 (€155.85 | $171.78 | ¥27,434)

Paris, Editions Dilecta, 2008. Paperback. An uncommon French anthology of English surrealism; a limited edition, complete with a signed engraving by Desmond Morris. Containing works by Edith Rimmington, Humphrey Jennings, Roland Penrose, Desmond Morris, Emmy Bridgewater and Da...

Catalogue of an Exhibition of Paintings by the Rt. Hon Winston Churchill

1958 · Rooke Books

£675.00 (€809.21 | $891.92 | ¥142,445)

Kansas City, Hallmark Cards Incorporated, 1958. Cloth. A remarkable association copy on Winston Churchill's paintings, presented by his loyal wife Clementine in 1966. This is a catalogue of the artwork of Winston Churchill, who produced well over five hundred paintings du...

Rodchenko

German Karginov · 1979 · Rooke Books

£85.00 (€101.90 | $112.32 | ¥17,938)

London, Thames and Hudson , 1979. First edition. Cloth. An incredibly smart copy of this profusely illustrated work on Russian Soviet artist Alexander Rodchenko, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. A fantastic copy of this comprehensive work on Russian Soviet artist Alexan...

Cartoons from the "Daily Express

Sidney Strube · 1927 · Rooke Books

£57.00 (€68.33 | $75.32 | ¥12,029)

London, London Express Newspapers LTD , 1927. First edition. Paperback. An uncommon oblong first publication of the cartoons for the 'Daily Express' by Sidney Strube. A series of cartoons from the Daily Express by Strube. The first and only edition of this work, an ...

Karl Schrag: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Graphic Works, 1939-1970; Karl Schrag: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Graphic Works, Part II 1971-1980

Una E. Johnson; August L. Freundlich · 1971 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.95 | $59.46 | ¥9,496)

Syracuse, Syracuse University, 1971-1980. First edition. Cloth. Two volumes of first edition works celebrating artist Karl Schrag's etchings and prints. Two first edition volumes of illustrated catalogues of the works of German-born American artist Karl Schrag, characteri...

Church Plate of the Archdeaconry of Worcester and the Cathedral Church

W. A. Peplow; W. R. H. Peplow · 1967 · Rooke Books

£60.00 (€71.93 | $79.28 | ¥12,662)

Stourbridge, Mark and Moody, Limited, 1967. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition This is the first work of its kind since Archdeacon Lea's work of 1884.Written by W. A. Peplow and W. R. H. Peplow, and with a foreword by Charles Oman.With the small library stamp of ...

English Goldsmiths and Their Marks: A History of the Goldsmiths and Plate Workers of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Charles James Jackson · 1905 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.89 | $118.92 | ¥18,993)

London, Macmillan and Co. 1905. Cloth. A comprehensive guide to English goldsmiths and their marks, illustrated. Previously owned by the Birmingham Assay Office Library. A history of goldsmiths and plate-workers of England Scotland and Ireland with over eleven thousand marks r...

More &Apos;Graphic&Apos; Pictures

Randolph Caldecott · 1887 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.95 | $59.46 | ¥9,496)

London, George Routledge and Sons, 1887. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this colourful volume containing Randolph Caldecott's illustrations for 'The Graphic&apos. The first edition of this work.Illustrated in colour throughout.A collection of Randolph Cal...

A London Reverie: Fifty-Six Drawings by Joseph Pennell

J. C. Squire · 1928 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.49 | $129.49 | ¥20,681)

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1928. Cloth. A delightful collection of Joseph Pennell's splendid illustrations of the city of London, complete with the dust wrapper. A wonderful celebration of the city of London.Joseph Pennell (1857-1926) was an American illustrator, ...

Tea Ceremony: On of the Aesthetic Arts of Japan

1929 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.86 | $158.56 | ¥25,324)

Tokyo, The Japan Tourist Bureau , 1929. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce pamphlet detailing the charming Japanese tea ceremony, illustrated throughout. The first edition issued by the Japan Tourist Bureau. The first edition of this very scarce pamphlet, illustrating the...

The Best of Beaton

Cecil Beaton; Truman Capote · 1968 · Rooke Books

£95.00 (€113.89 | $125.53 | ¥20,048)

London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1968. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this anthology of the photographical works of Cecil Beaton, a beautiful collection of his important artistic works. The first edition of this work.In the original unclippped dustwrapper.An ode to...

George Engleheart 1750-1829 Miniature Painter to George III

George C. Williamson; Henry L. D. Engleheart · 1902 · Rooke Books

£180.00 (€215.79 | $237.85 | ¥37,985)

London, George Bell & Sons, 1902. First edition. Cloth. A first limited edition biography on the miniaturist portrait painter George Engleheart, illustrated profusely. The first, limited edition of this work, limited to three-hundred and sixty copies.George Engleheart was one ...

Thomas Girtin His Life and Works

Laurence Binyon · 1900 · Rooke Books

£395.00 (€473.54 | $521.94 | ¥83,357)

London, Seeley and Co. Limited, 1900. First edition. Cloth. Laurence Binyon's very scarce first edition essay biography on the Romantic artist Thomas Girtin, illustrated with reproductions of Girtin's works. The very scarce first edition of this work.A biographical e...

Alfred Stevens: A Biographical Study

Walter Armstrong · 1881 · Rooke Books

£175.00 (€209.80 | $231.24 | ¥36,930)

London, Remington and Co, 1881. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce volume illustrating the life and art of Alfred Stevens. The first edition of this work published simultaneously as the French copy. The biographical study of Alfred Stevens by Walter Armstr...