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	The Art of Interior Decoration (Volume 2 ** only) English Edition Levallois, Pierre (Book #ID 116627) Published by Hachette, London First English Translated Edition 1963. 1963. First English translated edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream slub-woven cloth covered boards [slub fabric is created by knotting and twisting yarn in different spots and then weaving the yarn together], circular red paper label to the front cover. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains 320 pp with numerous monochrome and colour (some tipped-in) photographs throughout. Brown stain to the top rear few leaves. Very Good condition book in torn and chipped dust wrapper. Heavy oversized volume weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Inside Design Now Ellen Lupton, Donald Albrecht, Susan Yelavich, Mitchell Ownes (Book #ID 47113) Published by Laurence King Ltd., 71 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 2003. London 2003. Publisher's original colour designed French card wrap covers with cut-out to the centre panel of the front cover. 4to 11'' x 8½''. ISBN 1856693651. Contains 208 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Colour Design Source Book; Using Fabrics, Paints and Accessories Clifton-Mogg, Caroline (Book #ID 52564) Published by Ryland, Peters & Small, London First Edition 2001. London 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 1841721999. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Faint crease line to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The English Country House and its Furnishings Wilson, Michael I. (Book #ID 11731) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London First edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine, apple green end papers. 4to 10" x 7½" 216 pp. Illustrated. Fine in Nr. Fine price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Carolyn Warrender's Book of Stencilling Warrender, Carolyn and Tessa Strickland (Book #ID 47094) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate grey paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 10'' x 11''. ISBN 0233983406. Contains 183 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.50 Convert currency

	Ideal Home Magazine Book of Plans (1957 Edition) (Book #ID 109142) Published by Odhams Press Ltd., Long Acre, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1957. 1957. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains period colour illustrated advertisements to the end papers, 198 pp with floor plans and archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	English Interiors 1790-1848 \| The Quest for Comfort Cornforth, John (Book #ID 116626) Published by Barrie & Jenkins 24 Highbury Crescent, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tangerine cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 144 pp with 49 colour and 126 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £15.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Stencil Classics; Blooms and Bouquets Meehan, Patricia (Book #ID 45425) Published by Collins & Brown, London First Edition 1999. London 1999. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. Folio. 12'' x 9¼''. ISBN 1855856662. Contains 32 printed pages of text with 6 pages of ready-to-use colour stencils. Without any ownership markings and in Fine new condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Stencil Source Book; Over 200 Stencils to Make for all Around the Home Meehan, Patricia (Book #ID 47093) Published by Anaya Publishers Ltd., 44-50 Osnaburgh Street, London First Edition 1993. London 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 1854701762. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small bumps to the corners and one short closed tear to the top of the spine, not price clipped, the original selling price in 1993 being £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Interior Decorating: Your Career Heal, Jeanne (Book #ID 16875) Jordan & Sons Ltd., Chancery Lane, London First edition 1945. 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine. Slim 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 106 pp. Monochrome illustrations. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Stencilling with Style; Themes for all Seasons Greenwood, Jane (Book #ID 47109) Published by Greenwoods, Midhurst First Edition 1996. Midhurst 1996. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 4to 10½'' x 7½''. ISBN 0952775808. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Curtain Sketch Book Baker, Wendy (Book #ID 47108) Published by The Old Malthouse, Ham, Marlborough Second Printing 1997. Ham 1997. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 2940085013. Contains 168 printed pages of text with 160 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small ownership name inside the front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Practical Sanitation: A Handbook for Sanitary Inspectors and others Interested in Sanitation Reid, George (Book #ID 20056) Charles Griffin & Co. Ltd, Exeter Street, Strand, London Revised Twentieth Edition 1921. 1921. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 367 pp. Diagrams throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Colefax & Fowler; The Best in English Interior Decoration Jones, Chester (Book #ID 110679) Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Colefax and Fowler colour illustrated cream cloth covered boards, decorated end papers, blue silk bookmark. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 224 pp with colour archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Making Marks \| and the Design of Timney-Fowler Sue Timney, Peter Cocks, Suzanne Slesin, Jr Dominick J. Santise, Stafford Cliff [Sue Timney (born 1950, Benghazi, Libya) is a British interior, product and textile designer \| Grahame Fowler]. (Book #ID 103105) Published by Pointed Leaf Press, 136 Baxter Street, New York First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white glazed boards with peek-a-boo cut-out to the front cover. Quarto. 10½'' x 9¼''. Contains 176 pp with beautifully illustrated photographs, drawings, and artwork spanning 25 years. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Publisher's review copy slip loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780982358559 Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932 Fahr-Becker, Gabriele [Josef Hoffmann (15 December 1870 - 7 May 1956) was an Austrian-Moravian architect and designer. He was among the founders of Vienna Secession and co-establisher of the Wiener Werkstätte]. (Book #ID 113673) Published by Taschen GmbH, Hohenzollernring 53, Koln First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black, graphic design to the end papers. Folio. 12½'' x 10''. The Wiener Werkstätte established in 1903 by the graphic designer and painter Koloman Moser, the architect Josef Hoffmann and the patron Fritz Waerndorfer, was a productive association in Vienna, that brought together architects, artists, designers and artisans working in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts. Contains 244 pp English text with lavish period monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Stencilling; Techniques for Interiors, Furniture and Objects Visser, Jill and Michael Flinn (Book #ID 47136) Published by Macdonald Orbis Ltd., London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lilac paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. ISBN 0356153223. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Creative Stencil Book; 200 Inspiring and Original Motifs Meehan, Patricia [with Les Meehan] (Book #ID 47092) Published by Collins & Brown Ltd., Parkgate Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 1855856093. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small bumps to the corners, not price clipped, the original selling price in 1998 being £17.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Warm and Snug; The History of the Bed Wright, Lawrence (Book #ID 44900) Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1962. Newton Abbot 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 360 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Old damp stain to the top of the boards, worm hole to the front gutter, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning of the white paper to the spine, not price clipped 35s, red lettering to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Interior Design Motifs of the 19th Century Daly, Cesar [Introduction by Simon Jervis] (Book #ID 24148) Published by Bracken Books, London First Edition 1988. 1988. Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 15'' x 11'' ISBN 1851702016. 40 full-page colour plates. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private estate of the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Fiberarts Design Book Six Orban, Nancy (Book #ID 45434) Published by Lark Books Ashville, North Carolina First Edition 1999. Ashville 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 9¼''. ISBN 1579901263. Contains [iv] 224 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Design and Detail in the Home Linley, David (Book #ID 24319) Published by Little, Brown and Company Limited, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12'' x 10'' 222 pages. ISBN 0316854808. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Ex Arts Library label to copyright page, front end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Fifties Homestyle: Popular Ornament of the USA Mark Burns and Louis DiBonis (Book #ID 24324) Published by Thames and Hudson, High Holborn, London First edition 1988. 1988. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Folio 11½'' x 9¼'' 96 pages. ISBN 050027519X. Colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Early American Wall Stencils in Colour Alice Bancroft Fjelstul and Patricia Brown Schad with Barbara Marhoefer (Book #ID 24325) Published by E. P. Dutton, New York 1982. 1982. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Folio 11'' x 8¼'' 138 pages. ISBN 0525476830. Colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Living with Folk Art: Ethnic Styles From Around the World Barnard, Nicholas [Photography by James Merrell] Drawings by Miranda MacSwiney (Book #ID 24599) Published by Thames and Hudson, London 1998. 1998. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers, French flaps. Quarto 10½'' x 10'' 192 pages. ISBN 0500280215. With 253 illustrations, 187 in colour. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Zen: Style Balance and Simplicity for Your Home Tidbury, Jane (Book #ID 25260) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10½'' x 10¼'' 144 pages. ISBN 0706378695. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Piece by Piece: The Complete Book of Quilt Making Finnegan, Dianne (Book #ID 25297) Published by Blandford Press Ltd., London 1991. 1991. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 10½'' x 8'' 172 pages. ISBN 0713723440. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Ultimate Interiors Book: Wood From Colonial to Shaker - A Source Book of Decorative Ideas Struthers, Jane (Book #ID 25556) Published by Ebury Press London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 10'' 144 pages. ISBN 0712648933. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Decorating Furniture; Simple Techniques - Imaginative Ideas Jenkins, Jo-an (Book #ID 25598) Published by Book Club Associates London 1984. 1984. Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 127 pages. ISBN. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	KLC School of Interior Design Manual 7: Wall and Floorcoverings Blake, Jill and Jenny Gibbs (Book #ID 25794) Published by KLC School of Interior Design, London 1998. 1998. Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼'' 104 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	KLC School of Interior Design Manual 4: Building Construction Sproson, Robert and Jenny Gibbs (Book #ID 25797) Published by KLC School of Interior Design, London 1998. 1998. Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼'' 56 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Period Finishes and Effects Judith and Martin Miller (Book #ID 25894) Published by Mitchell Beazley, Michelin House 81 Fulham Road, London 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 10¼'' 180 pages. ISBN 0855339462. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	How To Mix & Use Paints & Colours; For House and Home Decoration and for the Amateur Artist Hobbs, Edward (Book #ID 83744) Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., London circa 1945. London circa 1945. Publisher's original stiff orange card wrap covers [softback] black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 87 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners scuffed, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the silver of the panels, 1/6 to the spine and front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Fabric Furnishings Margaret G. Butler and Beryl S. Greves (Book #ID 43461) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 071342754X. Contains x, 240 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the INTERIOR DESIGN Category	£15.00 Convert currency

The Art of Interior Decoration (Volume 2 ** only) English Edition

Levallois, Pierre

(Book #ID 116627)

Published by Hachette, London First English Translated Edition 1963. 1963.

First English translated edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream slub-woven cloth covered boards [slub fabric is created by knotting and twisting yarn in different spots and then weaving the yarn together], circular red paper label to the front cover. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains 320 pp with numerous monochrome and colour (some tipped-in) photographs throughout. Brown stain to the top rear few leaves. Very Good condition book in torn and chipped dust wrapper. Heavy oversized volume weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Inside Design Now

Ellen Lupton, Donald Albrecht, Susan Yelavich, Mitchell Ownes

(Book #ID 47113)

Published by Laurence King Ltd., 71 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

Publisher's original colour designed French card wrap covers with cut-out to the centre panel of the front cover. 4to 11'' x 8½''. ISBN 1856693651. Contains 208 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Colour Design Source Book; Using Fabrics, Paints and Accessories

Clifton-Mogg, Caroline

(Book #ID 52564)

Published by Ryland, Peters & Small, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 1841721999. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Faint crease line to the front free end paper, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The English Country House and its Furnishings

Wilson, Michael I.

(Book #ID 11731)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London First edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine, apple green end papers. 4to 10" x 7½" 216 pp. Illustrated. Fine in Nr. Fine price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carolyn Warrender's Book of Stencilling

Warrender, Carolyn and Tessa Strickland

(Book #ID 47094)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate grey paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 10'' x 11''. ISBN 0233983406. Contains 183 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ideal Home Magazine Book of Plans (1957 Edition)

(Book #ID 109142)

Published by Odhams Press Ltd., Long Acre, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], flat back spine. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains period colour illustrated advertisements to the end papers, 198 pp with floor plans and archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Interiors 1790-1848 | The Quest for Comfort

Cornforth, John

(Book #ID 116626)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins 24 Highbury Crescent, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tangerine cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 144 pp with 49 colour and 126 monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £15.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stencil Classics; Blooms and Bouquets

Meehan, Patricia

(Book #ID 45425)

Published by Collins & Brown, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. Folio. 12'' x 9¼''. ISBN 1855856662. Contains 32 printed pages of text with 6 pages of ready-to-use colour stencils. Without any ownership markings and in Fine new condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stencil Source Book; Over 200 Stencils to Make for all Around the Home

Meehan, Patricia

(Book #ID 47093)

Published by Anaya Publishers Ltd., 44-50 Osnaburgh Street, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 1854701762. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small bumps to the corners and one short closed tear to the top of the spine, not price clipped, the original selling price in 1993 being £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Interior Decorating: Your Career

Heal, Jeanne

(Book #ID 16875)

Jordan & Sons Ltd., Chancery Lane, London First edition 1945. 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine. Slim 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 106 pp. Monochrome illustrations. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stencilling with Style; Themes for all Seasons

Greenwood, Jane

(Book #ID 47109)

Published by Greenwoods, Midhurst First Edition 1996. Midhurst 1996.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 4to 10½'' x 7½''. ISBN 0952775808. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Curtain Sketch Book

Baker, Wendy

(Book #ID 47108)

Published by The Old Malthouse, Ham, Marlborough Second Printing 1997. Ham 1997.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. ISBN 2940085013. Contains 168 printed pages of text with 160 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small ownership name inside the front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Practical Sanitation: A Handbook for Sanitary Inspectors and others Interested in Sanitation

Reid, George

(Book #ID 20056)

Charles Griffin & Co. Ltd, Exeter Street, Strand, London Revised Twentieth Edition 1921. 1921.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 367 pp. Diagrams throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Colefax & Fowler; The Best in English Interior Decoration

Jones, Chester

(Book #ID 110679)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Colefax and Fowler colour illustrated cream cloth covered boards, decorated end papers, blue silk bookmark. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 224 pp with colour archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Making Marks | and the Design of Timney-Fowler

Sue Timney, Peter Cocks, Suzanne Slesin, Jr Dominick J. Santise, Stafford Cliff [Sue Timney (born 1950, Benghazi, Libya) is a British interior, product and textile designer | Grahame Fowler].

(Book #ID 103105)

Published by Pointed Leaf Press, 136 Baxter Street, New York First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white glazed boards with peek-a-boo cut-out to the front cover. Quarto. 10½'' x 9¼''. Contains 176 pp with beautifully illustrated photographs, drawings, and artwork spanning 25 years. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Publisher's review copy slip loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780982358559

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Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932

Fahr-Becker, Gabriele [Josef Hoffmann (15 December 1870 - 7 May 1956) was an Austrian-Moravian architect and designer. He was among the founders of Vienna Secession and co-establisher of the Wiener Werkstätte].

(Book #ID 113673)

Published by Taschen GmbH, Hohenzollernring 53, Koln First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black, graphic design to the end papers. Folio. 12½'' x 10''. The Wiener Werkstätte established in 1903 by the graphic designer and painter Koloman Moser, the architect Josef Hoffmann and the patron Fritz Waerndorfer, was a productive association in Vienna, that brought together architects, artists, designers and artisans working in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts. Contains 244 pp English text with lavish period monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 2.5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stencilling; Techniques for Interiors, Furniture and Objects

Visser, Jill and Michael Flinn

(Book #ID 47136)

Published by Macdonald Orbis Ltd., London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lilac paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. ISBN 0356153223. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Creative Stencil Book; 200 Inspiring and Original Motifs

Meehan, Patricia [with Les Meehan]

(Book #ID 47092)

Published by Collins & Brown Ltd., Parkgate Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Folio 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 1855856093. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small bumps to the corners, not price clipped, the original selling price in 1998 being £17.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Warm and Snug; The History of the Bed

Wright, Lawrence

(Book #ID 44900)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1962. Newton Abbot 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 360 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Old damp stain to the top of the boards, worm hole to the front gutter, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight tanning of the white paper to the spine, not price clipped 35s, red lettering to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Interior Design Motifs of the 19th Century

Daly, Cesar [Introduction by Simon Jervis]

(Book #ID 24148)

Published by Bracken Books, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 15'' x 11'' ISBN 1851702016. 40 full-page colour plates. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private estate of the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fiberarts Design Book Six

Orban, Nancy

(Book #ID 45434)

Published by Lark Books Ashville, North Carolina First Edition 1999. Ashville 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 9¼''. ISBN 1579901263. Contains [iv] 224 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Design and Detail in the Home

Linley, David

(Book #ID 24319)

Published by Little, Brown and Company Limited, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12'' x 10'' 222 pages. ISBN 0316854808. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. Ex Arts Library label to copyright page, front end paper missing. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection, new book never used. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fifties Homestyle: Popular Ornament of the USA

Mark Burns and Louis DiBonis

(Book #ID 24324)

Published by Thames and Hudson, High Holborn, London First edition 1988. 1988.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Folio 11½'' x 9¼'' 96 pages. ISBN 050027519X. Colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Early American Wall Stencils in Colour

Alice Bancroft Fjelstul and Patricia Brown Schad with Barbara Marhoefer

(Book #ID 24325)

Published by E. P. Dutton, New York 1982. 1982.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Folio 11'' x 8¼'' 138 pages. ISBN 0525476830. Colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Living with Folk Art: Ethnic Styles From Around the World

Barnard, Nicholas [Photography by James Merrell] Drawings by Miranda MacSwiney

(Book #ID 24599)

Published by Thames and Hudson, London 1998. 1998.

Publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers, French flaps. Quarto 10½'' x 10'' 192 pages. ISBN 0500280215. With 253 illustrations, 187 in colour. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Zen: Style Balance and Simplicity for Your Home

Tidbury, Jane

(Book #ID 25260)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10½'' x 10¼'' 144 pages. ISBN 0706378695. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Piece by Piece: The Complete Book of Quilt Making

Finnegan, Dianne

(Book #ID 25297)

Published by Blandford Press Ltd., London 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 10½'' x 8'' 172 pages. ISBN 0713723440. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Ultimate Interiors Book: Wood From Colonial to Shaker - A Source Book of Decorative Ideas

Struthers, Jane

(Book #ID 25556)

Published by Ebury Press London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 10'' 144 pages. ISBN 0712648933. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Decorating Furniture; Simple Techniques - Imaginative Ideas

Jenkins, Jo-an

(Book #ID 25598)

Published by Book Club Associates London 1984. 1984.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 127 pages. ISBN. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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KLC School of Interior Design Manual 7: Wall and Floorcoverings

Blake, Jill and Jenny Gibbs

(Book #ID 25794)

Published by KLC School of Interior Design, London 1998. 1998.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼'' 104 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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KLC School of Interior Design Manual 4: Building Construction

Sproson, Robert and Jenny Gibbs

(Book #ID 25797)

Published by KLC School of Interior Design, London 1998. 1998.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. Folio 12'' x 8¼'' 56 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Period Finishes and Effects

Judith and Martin Miller

(Book #ID 25894)

Published by Mitchell Beazley, Michelin House 81 Fulham Road, London 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 10¼'' 180 pages. ISBN 0855339462. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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How To Mix & Use Paints & Colours; For House and Home Decoration and for the Amateur Artist

Hobbs, Edward

(Book #ID 83744)

Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., London circa 1945. London circa 1945.

Publisher's original stiff orange card wrap covers [softback] black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 87 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners scuffed, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the silver of the panels, 1/6 to the spine and front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fabric Furnishings

Margaret G. Butler and Beryl S. Greves

(Book #ID 43461)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 4to. 10'' x 8''. ISBN 071342754X. Contains x, 240 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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