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Gill, Eric (22 February 1882 - 17 November 1940) With an Introduction by Sir John Rothenstein (11 July 1901 - 27 February 1992) art historian and Director of the Tate Gallery, London. (Gordian Gill)

(Book #ID 112746)

Published by Neville Spearman 10 Fitzroy Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original faux white morocco cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered olive back, olive initials to the front board. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Composed in 14 point Linotype Pilgrim a type face based on a design by Eric Gill. Hand written 'This special edition of my father's first studies in the nude is limited to 100 copies' | This copy being number 62. Contains 3 pp introduction followed by 24 full-page single-sided reproductions of sketches by Eric Gill. Double SIGNED below the limitation note being signed by the artist's son 'Gordian Gill' and 'John Rothenstein' who wrote the Introduction. Light spotting to the edges of the white covers, off-setting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in acetate dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ceri Richards [The Tate Gallery]

(Book #ID 87980)

Published by Tate Gallery Publications Department, Millbank, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 8¼''. Contains 72 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Some darkening to the margins of the cream rear cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilcox, Tim

(Book #ID 88010)

Published by Philip Wilson Publishers, 109 Drysdale Street, London First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive paintings to the end papers. 4to 10'' x 10''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with 105 watercolour paintings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic 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 0856676020

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Sash, Cecily [A Profile by] Jean Miller

(Book #ID 88012)

Published by Excellent Press, 9 Lower Raven Lane, Ludlow First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey paper covered boards, red title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 10½'' x 9''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine 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 9781900318358

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Walker, Scott [The Royal Association for Promotion of the Fine Arts in Scotland] James Stephenson, R. C. Bell, John Le Conte, William Miller, William Forrest, Thomas Brown. The Artists Being Gourlay Steele, Robert Herdman, J. B. McDonald, John McWhirter, and Sam Bough.

(Book #ID 95173)

Published by The Royal Association for Promotion of the Fine Arts in Scotland 1868. 1868.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title and gilt insignia to the front cover 'Production of the Fine Arts in Scotland 1868'. Folio 17'' x 12''. Contains six paper guarded steel engraved plates on thick card stock with full page of text opposite each. Just a little fraying in a couple of places of the cloth to the top front gutter, the text block and engravings are without any foxing or age toning to the paper or the guards, being in Very Good clean and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Cover Art by Ian Davenport]

(Book #ID 88033)

Published by The South Bank Centre, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10½'' x 8½''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Rub to the lower front gutter, shelf rubs to the rear panel and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1853320544

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Becker, Lutz, Nick Wadley, David Elliott and Iain Boyd Whyte

(Book #ID 88297)

Published by Kettle's Yard Publications, Castle Street, Cambridge First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 8¼''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Leading edge of the front cover turned up and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781904561361

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Jones, Ruth [Walter Bryan Pearce (25 July 1929 - 11 January 2007) was a British painter. He was recognised as one of the UK's leading naïve artists].

(Book #ID 91319)

Published by Keeper's Rock, St. Ives, Cornwall Revised and Updated Edition 1993. 1993.

Updated edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua marine cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950490415

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Shaw-Sparrow, Walter (1862-1940). Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, engraver, illustrator and progressive designer.

(Book #ID 95910)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Thus Edition 1915. 1915.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black block illustration and lettering to the front cover, top edge gilt, lower page edges untrimmed. 4to 10¼'' x 8''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, xiv, 258 pp., 20 colour plates and sixteen illustrations in collotype, appendices, bibliography, index, all with tissue-guards. Some foxing to the edge of the first plate, very minor foxing beyond this, neat fountain name to the top of the second front free end paper and in Very Good clean and sharp condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93491)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 8½''. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £40.00. 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 1843231158

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93492)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 8½''. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £40.00. 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 1843231158

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93493)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 8½''. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £40.00. 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 1843231158

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93494)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 8½''. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £40.00. 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 1843231158

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93495)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First special Limited Edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10¼'' x 8½. 1 of 250 unnumbered Limited Edition copies and without the slipped-in giclée print. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition matching slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843232138

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Stan Rosenthal and Shelagh Hourahane

(Book #ID 93497)

Published by Gomer Press, Llandysul, Ceredigion First Edition 2002. 2002.

First special Limited Edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10¼'' x 8½. 1 of 250 unnumbered Limited Edition copies and without the slipped-in giclée print. Contains [x] 182 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition matching slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843232138

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Martin Truefitt-Baker; Robert Meyrick; Amanda King; Ann Jones (University College of Wales Art Department, Aberstwyth)

(Book #ID 93506)

Published by University College of Wales Art Department, Aberstwyth.

Original plain white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 8''. Contains approximately 30 single-sided prints by Martin Truefitt-Baker, Robert Meyrick, Amanda King, and Ann Jones. Number 20 of 30 Limited Edition copies with indigo University College of Wales Art Department, Aberstwyth stamp to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light soiling to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilder, F. L.

(Book #ID 93732)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pistachio green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt motif to the front cover. 4to 12'' x 9½''. Contains 224 pages with 95 colour plates. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, being well produced with American style folded top and bottom edges which protects the paper front tears, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500232059

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Fowler-Wright, Hugh [Hereford Museum and Art Gallery] John Piper

(Book #ID 93663)

Published by Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Broad Street, Hereford First Edition August 2011. 2011.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. Oblong 6'' x 9½''. Contains 114 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilton, Andrew [Joseph Mallord William Turner, RA (baptised 14 May 1775 - 19 December 1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter, water-colourist, and printmaker].

(Book #ID 102526)

Published by Tate Publishing, Tate Enterprises Ltd., Millbank, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bronze cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. 12mo. 5'' x 5''. Reproduced in its original size for a small pocket. Illustrated in colour throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small mark to the front cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854370022

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(Book #ID 112662)

Royal Academy Exhibition, London 1956.

6¼'' x 4''. Single-sided Royal Academy exhibition entry label tag. Unused. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cumming, Robert [Joseph Mallord William Turner, RA (baptised 14 May 1775 - 19 December 1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter, water-colourist, and printmaker].

(Book #ID 97993)

Published by Tate Gallery Publications, Millbank, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 8''. Contains 72 printed pages with full-page colour artwork throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854370391

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Pout, Dudley [Edward Dudley Pout (b. Herne, Kent, 24 November 1908; d. Biddenden, Kent, 12 December 1991).

(Book #ID 98386)

Published by Meresborough Books 7 Station Road, Rainham, Kent First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 48 printed pages with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905270525

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Gaunt, William [George Stubbs 1724-1806]

(Book #ID 98341)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., Oxford First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 9''. Contains 16 printed pages of text with 24 double-sided colour plates. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lyles, Anne [Joseph Mallord William Turner, RA (baptised 14 May 1775 - 19 December 1851) English Romantic landscape painter, water-colourist, and printmaker].

(Book #ID 98599)

Published by Tate Gallery Publications, Millbank, London First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 86 printed pages with monochrome and colour works of art throughout. Three cat claw marks to the front cover and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1854370898

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Caroline Douglas, Simon O'Sullivan, David Burrows

(Book #ID 98675)

Published by Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. This volume documents Burrow's most ambitious exhibition project to date as well as previous work that functions as a parallel to the exhibition. Contains 88 printed pages with colour works throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902683705

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Jeffrey, Moira [Edited by]

(Book #ID 99211)

Published by National Galleries of Scotland First Edition 2014. 2014.

First edition in publisher's original black and blue designed stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. In the last twenty-five years contemporary art in Scotland has grown from a tiny and tightly knit community to a globally recognised centre of artistic innovation and experiment. This book provides the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to the art of the period. Featuring the work of more than eighty contemporary artists who first made their careers in Scotland including Turner Prize winners Douglas Gordon, Simon Starling and Martin Boyce. An accessible introduction for new audiences and a handy reference guide to the art of this period. Contains 220 printed pages with colour works of art throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906270711

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Commentary by Hugh Fowler-Wright and Essays by: Alan Powers on Britten, Piper and Aldeburgh; David Heathcote on Shell Guides and John Betjeman; Annamarie Stapleton on Piper's Textiles; Rigby Graham on Piper's Wood Engravings and Prints. [John Egerton Christmas Piper CH (13 December 1903 - 28 June 1992) was an English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows and both opera and theatre sets. His work often focused on the British landscape, especially churches and monuments, and included tapestry designs, book jackets, screen-prints, photography, fabrics and ceramics].

(Book #ID 103309)

Published by Artists Choice Editions, Church Hanborough, Oxford First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter venetian red cloth, colour printed sides to the book, gilt title stamped lettering to the spine. 4to. 12½'' x 9''. Hand written number 288 of 384 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by 'Hugh Fowler-Wright'. Contains 176 printed pages with 250 illustrations throughout, mostly in colour. In Fine unused condition, acetate protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955834325

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Wilde, Fred [1910-1986]

(Book #ID 99514)

Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Oblong 8½'' x 11¼''. Contains 64 pages with 31 full-page colour illustrations, details text opposite, Artist`s self-portrait on the title page. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 000217805

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Hardy, Thomas [Illustrated by Gordon Beningfield]

(Book #ID 99564)

Published by Allen Lane, Penguin Books Ltd., 536 King's Road, London First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 7'' x 10''. Contains 126 printed pages with lovely monochrome and full-page colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one mall chip to the top of the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the illustrator to the title page 'Gordon Beningfield.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0670806803

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John Lane | Christopher, Ann

(Book #ID 99635)

Published by Royal Academy Books, London First Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 8½''. Contains 36 printed pages with full-page works throughout. Name inside and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951438913

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Baker, Charming (Born in Hampshire 1964) Edward Lucie-Smith; Rory Hanrahan

(Book #ID 99855)

Published by Charming Baker, Los Angeles, First Edition 2013. 2013.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 12'' x 12''. The definitive book to date on the British painter, printmaker and sculptor. Beautifully produced, it features over 90 of the artist's works and also includes an introductory essay by Edward Lucie-Smith, together with an extensive conversation between Baker and celebrated filmmaker Rory Hanrahan, revealing the artist's ideas, influences and working processes. Contains 160 pages (unpaginated). Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with embossed black lettering to the front, red embossed lettering to the rear. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780957515413

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Lindsay, Jack [William Hogarth FRSA (10 November 1697 - 26 October 1764) was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist].

(Book #ID 100003)

Published by Hart-Davis, MacGibbon Ltd., Frogmore, St. Albans, Hertfordshire First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely woven green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, sage paper end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x], 277 printed pages of text with monochrome archive 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 0246108371

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Phillpotts, Eden [Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 - 29 December 1960) was an English author, poet and dramatist. [Illustrated by Frank Brangwyn [Sir Frank William Brangwyn RA RWS RBA (12 May 1867 - 11 June 1956) was an Anglo-Welsh artist, painter, water colourist, virtuoso engraver, illustrator, and progressive designer].

(Book #ID 101845)

Published by Cecil Palmer and Hayward, Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1917. 1917.

First edition De Luxe hard back binding in publisher's original quarter parchment lettered and decorated in gilt, rose pink paper covered boards, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. 4to. 13¼'' x 10¼''. 115pp. De Luxe edition on hand-made paper. Hand written number 253 of 350 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author and the artist 'Eden Phillpotts' and 'Frank Brangwyn' to the limitation sheet. Title page printed in gold, and the whole text is framed in gold decorative pictorial borders - all by Frank Brangwyn, with 4 tipped-in colour plates by Frank Brangwyn and 5 full-page illustrations (including half title and title page). Just a little soiling to the parchment and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Richards, J. M. [Series Editor Sir Kenneth Clark] Edward Bawden

(Book #ID 111334)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition in publisher's original plain flat backed spine card wrap covers (soft back). Landscape. 7'' x 8½''. Contains 16 pp followed by 32 wonderful colour and monochrome plates. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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