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	Make Your Paintings Look Three-Dimensional Dunce, Brian (Book #ID 70416) Published by Aurum Press Limited, 25 Bedford Avenue, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 1854103008 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Manual On Drawing The Human Figure Doust, L. A. [Drawings by the Author] (Book #ID 84635) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, cherry red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with 32 monochrome illustrated plates. Ink name to the front free end paper dated 1937. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips, not price clipped 3/6, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Magic of Watercolour [Water Colour] Fletcher-Watson, James (Book #ID 103288) Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 128 pp with 54 colour illustrations and 38 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713455144 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Technique of Colour Mixing Richmond, Leonard (Book #ID 72212) Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale turquoise cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with tipped-in colour plates. Front free end paper missing, slight sun fading to the edges of the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Arts and Ideas Fleming, William [Syracuse University] (Book #ID 108715) Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black and red, single tone end paper maps. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. An interpretative study of Western art through a series of masterpieces for each of the periods, in a chronological order, starting from Classical through Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and in Revolutionary. It is intended to focus on the development of styles and thoughts grouped by regions - showing their interaction and influence. Contains (xvi), 797 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very slight sun darkening down the spine and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Developing Style In Watercolour [Double Signed] Smith, Ray Campbell (Book #ID 73599) Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon Reprinted Edition 1993. Devon 1993. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Double SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Vandra, With all good wishes, Happy Painting! Ray' and SIGNED 'Ray Campbell Smith'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 071539956X Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Successful Drawing Loomis, Andrew (Book #ID 73603) Published by Chapman & Hall, London First Edition 1952. London 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original custard yellow cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine, red dyed top edge. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Covers badly marked, corners rubbed, ink message to the front free end paper, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Anatomy for Artists \| Being an Explanation of Surface Form Wolff, E. [Illustrated From Original Drawings by George Charlton] (Book #ID 113850) Published by H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1925. 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pine green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains (viii), 174 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout of anatomical drawings. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and closed tears to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Understanding Watercolours [Signed] Mallalieu, H. L. (Book #ID 74354) Published by Antique Collector's Club, Church Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Reprinted Edition 1986. Suffolk 1986. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front panel, archive illustrated end papers. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Dust marking to the top edge. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Huon Mallalieu'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 0907462391 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Painting in Watercolours (Water Colours) Leslie Worth, Jan Burridge, Richard Bolton, John Blockley, and Sarah Jane Coleridge (Book #ID 103345) Published by Search Press Ltd., Tunbridge Wells, Kent 1991. 1991. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour technique illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0855327049 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Contemporary Cultures of Display (Art and its Histories Series) Barker, Emma (Book #ID 97229) Published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, unused book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300077831 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Starting to Paint in Oils Johnston, F. C. (Book #ID 78732) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First UK Edition 1965. London 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, green title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and diagrams throughout. Foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal foxing to the end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, creases, chips and tears, not price clipped 30s. 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 ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	Modern Painting and its Roots in European Tradition [Discussions on Art] Brill, Reginald (Book #ID 79122) Published by Avalon Press Ltd., 42 Dover Street, London Reprinted Edition 1947. London 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 28 printed pages of text followed by 51 colour and photogravure plate illustrations. Light foxing to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun bleaching to the spine, chips, creases, rubs and tears, small pieces missing to the spine ends, not price clipped 8/6. 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 ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Grammar of the Arts. Holmes, Sir Charles [Sometime Director of the National Gallery] (Book #ID 103676) Published by George Bell and Sons, Ltd., York House, Portugal Street, London First Edition 1931. 1931. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrant cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (xxxvi), 236 + ii pp with 8 single-sided monochrome plates on coated art paper. Two marks to the front cover edges, spine slightly sun faded, ink message inside sated 1931 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Painting People; The State of the Art Mullins, Charlotte (Book #ID 81659) Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd., 181A High Holborn, London First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pale blue end papers. 4to 11'' x 9½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour artwork throughout. Fine clean unopened condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0500238332 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£48.00 Convert currency

	Acrylic Painting Techniques; How To Master the Medium of Our Age Quiller, Stephen (Book #ID 82167) Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, New York, USA First Edition 1994. USA 1994. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends a little creased, green ink name to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0823001059 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Starting with Watercolour (Water Colour) Hilder, Rowland (28 June 1905 - 21 April 1993). (Book #ID 103140) Published by The Herbert Press Ltd., 46 Northchurch Road, London Revised and Enlarged Edition 1988. 1988. Revised and enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906969859 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Pantheon Story of Art \| 5000 Years of Painting and Sculpture from the Beginning to Modern Times. Ruskin, Ariane (Book #ID 103740) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 13'' x 9¼''. Contains 159 pp with monochrome illustrations and colour plates throughout. Small rubbed patch to the top and rear corners, contents in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Manual On Pastel Painting Doust, L. A. [Written and Illustrated by] (Book #ID 83761) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Impression 1933. London 1933. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 68 printed pages of text with 12 colour and monochrome illustrations by the Author. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners, ghosting to the free end papers, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, nicks and rubs to the spine ends, corners and edges, in name and address to the half-title page, price clipped. 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 ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Painting and Drawing Boats Huntly, Moira (Book #ID 84084) Published by A. and C. Black Ltd., 35 Bedford Row, London First Edition 1985. London 1985. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Previous owner's ink name to the half-title page and comments in margin by the foreword and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713627468 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Age of the Rococo Schwarz, Michael [Translated by Gerald Onn] (Book #ID 107414) Published by Pall Mall Press Limited, 5 Cromwell Place, London First UK Edition 1971. 1971. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 194 pp with monochrome and colour works of art throughout. Small name to the top front free end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0269025642 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Paint with the Impressionists \| A Step-by-step Guide to Their Methods and Materials for Today's Artists Stephenson, Jonathan (Book #ID 102888) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape. 9'' x 10¼''. Contains 160 pp with 400 illustrations, 362 in colour. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500236852 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Webb on Watercolor [Water \| Color Colour \| Watercolour] Webb, Frank (Book #ID 103281) Published by North Light Books, Cincinnati, Ohio First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 152 pp with colour illustrations and art techniques throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0891343466 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Dictionary of Victorian Painters [Second Edition] Wood, Christopher [Research by Christopher Newall] (Book #ID 102420) Published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk Revised and Enlarged Edition 1987. 1987. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 10¼''. Standard reference work used by curators, auctioneers etc. 11,000 artists listed, it contains details of many artists listed in no other source, with monochrome illustrations, arranged alphabetically by artist. Contains (xvi), 537 printed pages of text followed by large section of monochrome paintings. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little crinkling of the paper to the spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 3.1 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902028723 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	A Manual on Drawing Trees and Foliage \| Doust's Art Manuals Series. Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author]. (Book #ID 105398) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xii), 66 + ii pp with 32 monochrome plates throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine and edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	A Manual on Drawing Trees and Foliage \| Doust's Art Manuals Series. Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author]. (Book #ID 105399) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1942. 1942. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xii), 66 + ii pp with 32 monochrome plates throughout. Small neat ink message inside dated 1946. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper, not price clipped, 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£22.00 Convert currency

	A Manual on Watercolour (Water Colour) Drawing \| Doust's Art Manuals Series. Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author]. (Book #ID 105400) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Sixth Edition 1949. 1949. Sixth edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Warne print code 573.649. Contains (ix), 86 pp with 4 colour and 8 monochrome plates on coated paper, 9 monochrome line illustrations throughout. Surface damp mark to the top front corner, contents not affected. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Alive to Art \| Exploring Colours and Crafts Llobera, José [Translated by W. J. Strachan] (Book #ID 105594) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First UK Edition 1972. 1972. First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated boards. Folio. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 80 pp with colour illustrations, templates and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723214638 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£22.00 Convert currency

	The Loom Of Art Bazin, Germain (Conservateur Musée du Louvre) Translated by Jonathan Griffin. (Book #ID 106968) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's gilt device to the front. Folio. 12½'' x 11''. In ten chapters of text and plates the chief curator of the Louvre presents some of the greatest and most influential art of the ages. Contains 328 pp on grey card stock with 146 colour plates, 273 monochrome plates and 23 line illustrations throughout. Card stock margins slightly tanned, not the plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition French fold dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the bottom front fore edge, not price clipped, £6 6s. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage and insurance 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 ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Nature, Practice and History of Art Van Buren Magonigle, H. (Book #ID 107880) Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, USA First Edition 1924. 1924. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, archive maps to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 319 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Damp stain to the rear cover, spine ends softened, lower edges and corners scuffed and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Means and Ends; Reflections on The History of Fresco Painting Gombrich, E. H. (Book #ID 108560) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, blue end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 72 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Ex library copy with stamps to front and rear paste downs, half-title page missing. Very Good condition book, no wear to covers, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500550085 Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Ten Modern Artists \| An Introduction to Twentieth-century Painting and Sculpture \| Series of Lectures Transmitted on BBC Television from 5 April to 7 June, 1964. Sylvester, David (Book #ID 109036) Published by British Broadcasting Corporation, London, 1964. 1964. Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 9½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with colour plates and monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Pictorial Composition and the Critical Judgement of Pictures; A Handbook for Students and Lovers of Art Poore, H. R. (Book #ID 111282) Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, USA Tenth Edition 1903. 1903. Tenth US edition hard back binding in publisher's original fawn buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 282 pp with monochrome tissue-guarded frontispiece [tissue has been drawn on with blue pencil by a child] and illustrated plates throughout. Spine ends and corners softened, ink name dated 1921 to front free end paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Animals In Art Berry, Ana M. (Book #ID 111283) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1929. 1929. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter brick red buckram, butterscotch paper sides, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 83 pp with 32 monochrome illustrated plates. Lower corners a little worn, foxing to closed fore edges and to some of the early pages. Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Technique & Materials] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

Make Your Paintings Look Three-Dimensional

Dunce, Brian

(Book #ID 70416)

Published by Aurum Press Limited, 25 Bedford Avenue, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 1854103008

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A Manual On Drawing The Human Figure

Doust, L. A. [Drawings by the Author]

(Book #ID 84635)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1936. 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, cherry red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with 32 monochrome illustrated plates. Ink name to the front free end paper dated 1937. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips, not price clipped 3/6, dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Magic of Watercolour [Water Colour]

Fletcher-Watson, James

(Book #ID 103288)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 128 pp with 54 colour illustrations and 38 monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713455144

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The Technique of Colour Mixing

Richmond, Leonard

(Book #ID 72212)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale turquoise cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with tipped-in colour plates. Front free end paper missing, slight sun fading to the edges of the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Arts and Ideas

Fleming, William [Syracuse University]

(Book #ID 108715)

Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black and red, single tone end paper maps. Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. An interpretative study of Western art through a series of masterpieces for each of the periods, in a chronological order, starting from Classical through Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and in Revolutionary. It is intended to focus on the development of styles and thoughts grouped by regions - showing their interaction and influence. Contains (xvi), 797 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very slight sun darkening down the spine and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Developing Style In Watercolour [Double Signed]

Smith, Ray Campbell

(Book #ID 73599)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon Reprinted Edition 1993. Devon 1993.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Double SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Vandra, With all good wishes, Happy Painting! Ray' and SIGNED 'Ray Campbell Smith'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 071539956X

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Successful Drawing

Loomis, Andrew

(Book #ID 73603)

Published by Chapman & Hall, London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original custard yellow cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine, red dyed top edge. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Covers badly marked, corners rubbed, ink message to the front free end paper, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Anatomy for Artists | Being an Explanation of Surface Form

Wolff, E. [Illustrated From Original Drawings by George Charlton]

(Book #ID 113850)

Published by H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1925. 1925.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pine green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. Quarto. 10'' x 7½''. Contains (viii), 174 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout of anatomical drawings. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and closed tears to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Understanding Watercolours [Signed]

Mallalieu, H. L.

(Book #ID 74354)

Published by Antique Collector's Club, Church Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Reprinted Edition 1986. Suffolk 1986.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front panel, archive illustrated end papers. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Dust marking to the top edge. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Huon Mallalieu'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves 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. ISBN 0907462391

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Painting in Watercolours (Water Colours)

Leslie Worth, Jan Burridge, Richard Bolton, John Blockley, and Sarah Jane Coleridge

(Book #ID 103345)

Published by Search Press Ltd., Tunbridge Wells, Kent 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour technique illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0855327049

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Contemporary Cultures of Display (Art and its Histories Series)

Barker, Emma

(Book #ID 97229)

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 266 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, unused book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300077831

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Starting to Paint in Oils

Johnston, F. C.

(Book #ID 78732)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First UK Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, green title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and diagrams throughout. Foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal foxing to the end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, creases, chips and tears, not price clipped 30s. 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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Modern Painting and its Roots in European Tradition [Discussions on Art]

Brill, Reginald

(Book #ID 79122)

Published by Avalon Press Ltd., 42 Dover Street, London Reprinted Edition 1947. London 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 28 printed pages of text followed by 51 colour and photogravure plate illustrations. Light foxing to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun bleaching to the spine, chips, creases, rubs and tears, small pieces missing to the spine ends, not price clipped 8/6. 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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A Grammar of the Arts.

Holmes, Sir Charles [Sometime Director of the National Gallery]

(Book #ID 103676)

Published by George Bell and Sons, Ltd., York House, Portugal Street, London First Edition 1931. 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrant cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (xxxvi), 236 + ii pp with 8 single-sided monochrome plates on coated art paper. Two marks to the front cover edges, spine slightly sun faded, ink message inside sated 1931 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Painting People; The State of the Art

Mullins, Charlotte

(Book #ID 81659)

Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd., 181A High Holborn, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pale blue end papers. 4to 11'' x 9½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour artwork throughout. Fine clean unopened condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0500238332

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Acrylic Painting Techniques; How To Master the Medium of Our Age

Quiller, Stephen

(Book #ID 82167)

Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, New York, USA First Edition 1994. USA 1994.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original shiny royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends a little creased, green ink name to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0823001059

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Starting with Watercolour (Water Colour)

Hilder, Rowland (28 June 1905 - 21 April 1993).

(Book #ID 103140)

Published by The Herbert Press Ltd., 46 Northchurch Road, London Revised and Enlarged Edition 1988. 1988.

Revised and enlarged edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906969859

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The Pantheon Story of Art | 5000 Years of Painting and Sculpture from the Beginning to Modern Times.

Ruskin, Ariane

(Book #ID 103740)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 13'' x 9¼''. Contains 159 pp with monochrome illustrations and colour plates throughout. Small rubbed patch to the top and rear corners, contents in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Manual On Pastel Painting

Doust, L. A. [Written and Illustrated by]

(Book #ID 83761)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Impression 1933. London 1933.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 68 printed pages of text with 12 colour and monochrome illustrations by the Author. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners, ghosting to the free end papers, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, nicks and rubs to the spine ends, corners and edges, in name and address to the half-title page, price clipped. 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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Painting and Drawing Boats

Huntly, Moira

(Book #ID 84084)

Published by A. and C. Black Ltd., 35 Bedford Row, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Previous owner's ink name to the half-title page and comments in margin by the foreword and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713627468

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The Age of the Rococo

Schwarz, Michael [Translated by Gerald Onn]

(Book #ID 107414)

Published by Pall Mall Press Limited, 5 Cromwell Place, London First UK Edition 1971. 1971.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 194 pp with monochrome and colour works of art throughout. Small name to the top front free end paper and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0269025642

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Paint with the Impressionists | A Step-by-step Guide to Their Methods and Materials for Today's Artists

Stephenson, Jonathan

(Book #ID 102888)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape. 9'' x 10¼''. Contains 160 pp with 400 illustrations, 362 in colour. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500236852

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Webb on Watercolor [Water | Color Colour | Watercolour]

Webb, Frank

(Book #ID 103281)

Published by North Light Books, Cincinnati, Ohio First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Contains 152 pp with colour illustrations and art techniques throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0891343466

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The Dictionary of Victorian Painters [Second Edition]

Wood, Christopher [Research by Christopher Newall]

(Book #ID 102420)

Published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., Woodbridge, Suffolk Revised and Enlarged Edition 1987. 1987.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 10¼''. Standard reference work used by curators, auctioneers etc. 11,000 artists listed, it contains details of many artists listed in no other source, with monochrome illustrations, arranged alphabetically by artist. Contains (xvi), 537 printed pages of text followed by large section of monochrome paintings. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little crinkling of the paper to the spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume weighing 3.1 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902028723

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A Manual on Drawing Trees and Foliage | Doust's Art Manuals Series.

Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author].

(Book #ID 105398)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1936. 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xii), 66 + ii pp with 32 monochrome plates throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper down the spine and edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Manual on Drawing Trees and Foliage | Doust's Art Manuals Series.

Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author].

(Book #ID 105399)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Edition 1942. 1942.

Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xii), 66 + ii pp with 32 monochrome plates throughout. Small neat ink message inside dated 1946. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age darkening of the paper, not price clipped, 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Manual on Watercolour (Water Colour) Drawing | Doust's Art Manuals Series.

Doust, L. A. [Leonard Arthur Doust (September 20th 1897 - May 1989) A Hadleigh Artist and Author].

(Book #ID 105400)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Sixth Edition 1949. 1949.

Sixth edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in maroon. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Warne print code 573.649. Contains (ix), 86 pp with 4 colour and 8 monochrome plates on coated paper, 9 monochrome line illustrations throughout. Surface damp mark to the top front corner, contents not affected. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with darkening of the paper down the spine, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Alive to Art | Exploring Colours and Crafts

Llobera, José [Translated by W. J. Strachan]

(Book #ID 105594)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London First UK Edition 1972. 1972.

First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated boards. Folio. 13'' x 9½''. Contains 80 pp with colour illustrations, templates and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0723214638

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The Loom Of Art

Bazin, Germain (Conservateur Musée du Louvre) Translated by Jonathan Griffin.

(Book #ID 106968)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's gilt device to the front. Folio. 12½'' x 11''. In ten chapters of text and plates the chief curator of the Louvre presents some of the greatest and most influential art of the ages. Contains 328 pp on grey card stock with 146 colour plates, 273 monochrome plates and 23 line illustrations throughout. Card stock margins slightly tanned, not the plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition French fold dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the bottom front fore edge, not price clipped, £6 6s. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage and insurance 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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The Nature, Practice and History of Art

Van Buren Magonigle, H.

(Book #ID 107880)

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, USA First Edition 1924. 1924.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, archive maps to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 319 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Damp stain to the rear cover, spine ends softened, lower edges and corners scuffed and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Means and Ends; Reflections on The History of Fresco Painting

Gombrich, E. H.

(Book #ID 108560)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, blue end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 72 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Ex library copy with stamps to front and rear paste downs, half-title page missing. Very Good condition book, no wear to covers, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500550085

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Ten Modern Artists | An Introduction to Twentieth-century Painting and Sculpture | Series of Lectures Transmitted on BBC Television from 5 April to 7 June, 1964.

Sylvester, David

(Book #ID 109036)

Published by British Broadcasting Corporation, London, 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7½'' x 9½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with colour plates and monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pictorial Composition and the Critical Judgement of Pictures; A Handbook for Students and Lovers of Art

Poore, H. R.

(Book #ID 111282)

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, USA Tenth Edition 1903. 1903.

Tenth US edition hard back binding in publisher's original fawn buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 282 pp with monochrome tissue-guarded frontispiece [tissue has been drawn on with blue pencil by a child] and illustrated plates throughout. Spine ends and corners softened, ink name dated 1921 to front free end paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Animals In Art

Berry, Ana M.

(Book #ID 111283)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter brick red buckram, butterscotch paper sides, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 83 pp with 32 monochrome illustrated plates. Lower corners a little worn, foxing to closed fore edges and to some of the early pages. Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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