DECORATIVE ARTS

Mackay, James

(Book #ID 31748)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 136 pages ISBN 0706350197. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Prideaux, Sally [Sotheby's]

(Book #ID 94946)

Published by Sotheby's Publications, Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd., 26 Litchfield Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy paper covered boards, gilt title lettering to the spine. Folio. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 464 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped being sold for £35.00 in 1990. Heavy volume. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0856673838

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Wheeler, G. Owen

(Book #ID 32201)

Published by L. Upcott Gill, Bazaar Buildings, Drury Lane, London 1907. London 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' viii, 480, 16, ii [pages]. Illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Many monochrome illustrations throughout. General light rubbing to the spine edges and corners, hinges sound and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Koslin, Désirée G. and Janet E. Snyder

(Book #ID 113287)

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York and Basingstoke, Hampshire First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xiv), 270 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mann, Sylvia [Introduction by Yasha Beresiner]

(Book #ID 32780)

Published by InterCol London 1984. London 1984.

Publisher's original stapled illustrated card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 6¼'' 32 pages ISBN 0946908001. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Joy, Edward T.

(Book #ID 43533)

Published by Country Life Books Ltd., London First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0600435881. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, 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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Mander, John

(Book #ID 33273)

Published by Moorland Publishing, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 9½'' x 7¼'' 192 pages ISBN 0861903129. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Unopened and unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A

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(Book #ID 33387)

Published by Victory Glass 1999. 1999.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 126 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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Symondson, Anthony [Introduction]

(Book #ID 82439)

Published by Bruxelles, Brussels Robert De Smet 1973. 1973.

Publisher's original photographic French Flap card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 175 printed pages of French / Danish text with 148 monochrome photographs. Light rubbing to the card cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Randier, Jean

(Book #ID 54978)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 24 Highbury Crescent, London First English Edition 1976. London 1976.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio. 11'' x 8½''. ISBN 214668967. Contains 223 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex lending library with barcode and remains of label to the front free end paper, minimal wear to the spine ends and edges, tape traces and tan age spots to the front and rear end papers. Very Good condition book, in near Fine condition colour illustrated 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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Litchfield, Frederick

(Book #ID 54327)

Published by George Bell and Sons, London 1904. 1904.

Hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and symmetrical designs to the spine and the upper panel, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xiv] 169 [vi] printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations throughout. Old damp line stain to the bottom edges of the end papers, foxing to the end papers, without any ownership markings, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Glover, Sydney [Edited by]

(Book #ID 83333)

Published by The Apollo Press Ltd., Six Robert Street, Adelphi, London October 1927. 1927.

Publisher's original dove grey card covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, advertisements to the front end papers. Folio 12'' x 10''. Produced on superior quality paper. Tipped-in colour and monochrome plates mounted on black card stock, other monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Holford, George Lindsay, Sir, (1860-1926). Benson, Robert (1850-1929)

(Book #ID 101481)

Published Oxford at the University Press [by John Johnson] London: Humphrey Milford First Edition 1924-1927. 1924-1927.

Two volume uniform matching first edition hard back binding in publisher's original half vellum over terracotta cloth with leather gilt and maroon blocked labels to the spines, marble end papers, third volume in beige linen backed cloth over light grey paper covered boards, black title lettering to the spine. Folio. 12½'' x 10¼''. Hand written number 211 and 331 of 400 Limited Edition copies. Contains volume I (xxxii), 50 [2 blank] 96 single-sided plates; volume II (x)-2, 50 plates 97-200, portrait of Sir George Lindsay Holford, index 51-56pp; volume III, frontispiece, additional frontispiece, 89pp, [blank], 4pp index. Volumes I and II SIGNED by the editor 'Robert Benson' to each limitation page. In Very Good clean and sound condition. Three heavy volumes weighing 7 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hornsby, Peter [Foreword by Arthur Negas]

(Book #ID 63019)

Published by Hamlyn, Hounslow Road, Feltham, Middlesex First Edition 1981. Middlesex 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, Publisher's Review Slip loosely enclosed. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic 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 0600342174

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Bennett, Raymond [Illustrated by Charles Hurford]

(Book #ID 36991)

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original seal grey cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 120 pages ISBN 370013166. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Free from inscription. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with thin damp line to the outer edges, small rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 15s. 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. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'For Mrs Mackinnon from one of her fans, Raymond Bennett, Feb. 1970.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Litherland, Gordon

(Book #ID 39012)

Published by M. & B. Publishing Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 6'' 96 pages ISBN 0905447034. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Roe, F. Gordon

(Book #ID 39086)

Published by Theodore Brun Ltd., 24 Museum Street, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pebble burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt Windsor Chair to the upper panel, silk ribbon book mark, marble end papers, top edge gilt. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 128 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations throughout. No. 15 of 150 de Luxe Edition copies, of which 50 copies have been SIGNED by the author. This copy is SIGNED to the half-title page in blue ink. Free from inscription, light rubbing to the edges of the spine and corners, light foxing spotting to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39101)

Published by Otto Ltd., Carmelite Street, London August 1903. 1903.

Publisher's original stone grey card covers, orange and black lettering and illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, onlay monochrome illustration to the lower panel. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Colour plates and m monochrome illustrations throughout. The first advertisement pages have been cropped across the top corner, not affecting the text, small nicks to the over lapping edge covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39102)

Published by Otto Ltd., Carmelite Street, London September 1903. 1903.

Publisher's original stone grey card covers, orange and black lettering and illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, onlay monochrome illustration to the lower panel. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Colour plates and m monochrome illustrations throughout. The first advertisement pages have been cropped across the top corner, not affecting the text, small nicks to the over lapping edge covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39103)

Published by Otto Ltd., Carmelite Street, London December 1903. 1903.

Publisher's original stone grey card covers, orange and black lettering and illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, onlay monochrome illustration to the lower panel. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Colour plates and m monochrome illustrations throughout. The first advertisement pages have been cropped across the top corner, not affecting the text, small nicks to the over lapping edge covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39105)

Published by Otto Ltd., Carmelite Street, London February 1904. 1904.

Publisher's original stone grey card covers, orange and black lettering and illustrations to the spine and the upper panel, onlay monochrome illustration to the lower panel. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Colour plates and m monochrome illustrations throughout. The first advertisement pages have been cropped across the top corner, not affecting the text, small nicks to the over lapping edge covers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39115)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London August 1905. London 1905.

Publisher's original light grey card covers. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine card covering missing, gatherings loose, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 39116)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London December 1905. London 1905.

Publisher's original light grey card covers. 4to 11½'' x 8¼''. Colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine card and lower cover missing, gatherings slightly loose, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dupre, Maria Grazia Ciardi

(Book #ID 107741)

Published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, Middlesex First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dust wrapper which has been laminated around the boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 157 pp with 67 colour plates. Ex library copy with stamp to title page and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0600012468

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Edited by John Herbert and Mark Wrey

(Book #ID 41554)

Published by Phaidon St. Ebbe's Street Oxford 1984. 1984.

Hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 9¼'' 504 pages ISBN 0714880132. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, the original selling price being £25.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nickerson, David

(Book #ID 47141)

Published by Octopus Books Ltd., 59 Grosvenor Street, London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. ISBN 0706400534. Contains 92 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ownership name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Norton Simon Foundation [Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York]

(Book #ID 89407)

Published by Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, USA First Edition 1971. 1971.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, navy title and auction information to the spine and the front cover. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 202 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. A little fading to the margins of the covers, tiny rubs to the upper corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the corners. 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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Oman, Charles

(Book #ID 42358)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London Seventh Edition 1968. London 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 240 pages ISBN 713601612. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very minor rubs to the tips, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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. This book is not signed by the author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Constable, W. G.

(Book #ID 43600)

Published by Beaverbrook Newspapers Ltd., 121 Fleet Street, London 1957. 1957.

Publisher's original stapled black and white card wrap covers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 22 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight rust marks to the inside of the two centre pages where it was secured with wire to the binder, without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 35 other titles from this series. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burty, Philippe [Edited by William Chaffers (28 September 1811 - 12 April 1892) was an English antiquary and writer of reference works on hallmarks, and marks on ceramics. His Marks and Monograms on Pottery and Porcelain, first published in 1863, has appeared in many later editions].

(Book #ID 103681)

Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London, First Edition 1869. 1869.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, red and black printed title, (x), 391 pp + publisher's catalogue with 200 monochrome illustrations, many of which are full page. A little repaired fraying of the cloth to the top front gutter, without any foxing and in Very Good clean and crisp condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Savage, Gordon

(Book #ID 97570)

Published by Milestone Publications, Murray Road, Horndean, Hampshire First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Jill and Frank with thanks - Gordon Savage'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903852624

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Curtis, Tony

(Book #ID 47949)

Published by Lyle Glenmayne, Galashiels 1994. 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed covers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. ISBN 0862481546. Contains 448 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in very near Fine condition. Although the prices are out of date, from a reference view point the information and photographs remain valuable. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Turner, Gerard L'Estrange

(Book #ID 54974)

Published by Cassell Ltd., 35 Red Lion Square, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Folio. 11'' x 8½''. ISBN 0289708826. Contains 120 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with superficial creasing to the top edges, 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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Marks, Richard with Rosemary Scott, Barry Gasson, James K. Thomson, and Philip Vainker [Introduction by John Julius Norwich]

(Book #ID 110184)

Published by William Collins in Association with Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries, London, First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 pp, over 200 colour photographs illustrate over 300 objects and also the gallery itself. Neat ink message to the front free end paper 'Happy viewing, Love Jean.' Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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