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Rare books on the fine and applied arts, including livres d’artistes and albums of original artwork, catalogues raisonnés, art criticism, art history, and artist biographies, as well as volumes on craft, design, and architecture.

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  • One of 95 copies on papier imperial japon, signed by the author and illustrator Fabien Lorenzi, in art deco style binding.
    One of 95 copies on papier imperial japon, signed by the author and illustrator Fabien Lorenzi, in art deco style binding.

    CHAMPSAUR, Felicien; LORENZI, Fabien, illustrator
    Le Semeur d'Amour 1924
    £3,000.00

  • One of 200 copies, a fine example signed by Miro in red pencil, 20 colour lithographs and 5 black & white by Miro, illustrating Desnos' first work in prose
    One of 200 copies, a fine example signed by Miro in red pencil, 20 colour lithographs and 5 black & white by Miro, illustrating Desnos' first work in prose

    MIRO, Joan; DESNOS, Robert.
    Pénaltiés de l'enfer ou les nouvelles Hebrides. 1974.
    £15,000.00

  • Number 17 of 20 hors commerce copies, from an overall limitation of 160 copies, 4 volumes, plates including extra suites; original wrappers, slip-cases.
    Number 17 of 20 hors commerce copies, from an overall limitation of 160 copies, 4 volumes, plates including extra suites; original wrappers, slip-cases.

    SCHMIED, François-Louis (illustrator); KIPLING, Rudyard.
    Kim. 1930.
    £9,500.00

  • One of 52 copies of Chevaux de minuit, one of Picasso and Iliazd's most successful collaborations.
    One of 52 copies of Chevaux de minuit, one of Picasso and Iliazd's most successful collaborations.

    PICASSO, Pablo; ILIAZD; GREY, Roch [pseud. OETTINGEN, Hélène].
    Chevaux de minuit. 1956.
    £65,000.00

  • A beautiful unsophisticated copy of the notoriously rare Vitruvius Scoticus, the paramount source for the history of classical architecture in Scotland
    A beautiful unsophisticated copy of the notoriously rare Vitruvius Scoticus, the paramount source for the history of classical architecture in Scotland

    ADAM, William.
    Vitruvius Scoticus; n.d. [but circa 1730-1740, 1762, 1811].
    £25,000.00

  • A fine complete set with proofs of one of the most beautiful fashion magazines to appear in France after the Great War. Art Deco style personified.
    A fine complete set with proofs of one of the most beautiful fashion magazines to appear in France after the Great War. Art Deco style personified.

    LABOUREUR, Jean-Emile; BONFILS, Robert; BRISSAUD, Pierre; et al.
    Le Goût du Jour. December 1918 & June - December 1920.
    £7,500.00

  • The Book of Books, 500 years of graphic innovation: 'Lavishly illustrated throughout...an unmissable journey through time for everyone who loves books.'

    LOMMEN, Mathieu (editor).
    The book of books, 500 years of graphic innovation. 2012.
    £42.00

  • passionate account of the extraordinary life of a young professional violinist in Switzerland, a senior British diplomat around the world.
    passionate account of the extraordinary life of a young professional violinist in Switzerland, a senior British diplomat around the world.

    CECIL, Desmond.
    The Wandering Civil Servant of Stradivarius. 2021.
    £22.00

  • A handsome copy of this retrospective of the animal painter Edwin Landseer's popular works, with provenance for the earls of Portsmouth.
    A handsome copy of this retrospective of the animal painter Edwin Landseer's popular works, with provenance for the earls of Portsmouth.

    [LANDSEER, Edwin Henry].
    The Landseer Gallery 1871.
    £250.00

  • The first edition of William Russell Flint's Drawings, signed and numbered by the artist, with an original pencil study by Flint titled Young Gipsy
    The first edition of William Russell Flint's Drawings, signed and numbered by the artist, with an original pencil study by Flint titled Young Gipsy

    FLINT, Sir William Russell.
    Drawings [and] Young Gipsy. 1950.
    £1,200.00

  • The first edition of Shepherd's richly illustrated Metropolitan Improvements, including the oft omitted plan of Regents Park
    The first edition of Shepherd's richly illustrated Metropolitan Improvements, including the oft omitted plan of Regents Park

    SHEPHERD, Thomas H.
    Metropolitan Improvements; 1827.
    £450.00

  • William Beveridge's copy of London Past and Present, with amorial bookplates to front pastedowns
    William Beveridge's copy of London Past and Present, with amorial bookplates to front pastedowns

    WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    London Past and Present 1891.
    £500.00

  • The richly illustrated second edition of Shepherd's topographical study of London, featuring 64 engraved architectural plates
    The richly illustrated second edition of Shepherd's topographical study of London, featuring 64 engraved architectural plates

    SHEPHERD, Thomas H.
    Metropolitan Improvements; 1828-1829.
    £600.00

  • A set of four first edition Christo books, each signed by Christo on the title page or half-title.
    A set of four first edition Christo books, each signed by Christo on the title page or half-title.

    [CHRISTO].
    Set of Four Christo Books: 1977; 1979; 1981; 1995.
    £600.00

  • On the Way to the Gates by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, signed by Christo on the half-title.
    On the Way to the Gates by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, signed by Christo on the half-title.

    CHRISTO & JEANNE-CLAUDE; VOLZ, Wolfgang (photographs); FINEBERG, Jonathan.
    On the Way to the Gates: Central Park, New York City. 2004.
    £175.00

  • First edition of Jeff Koons: A Retrospective by Scott Rothkopf, signed by Koons on the title page.
    First edition of Jeff Koons: A Retrospective by Scott Rothkopf, signed by Koons on the title page.

    ROTHKOPF, Scott.
    Jeff Koons: A Retrospective. 2014.
    £450.00

  • Peter Blake, long fostered a fascination with alphabets and Victorian and Edwardian graphic illustration. This work contains 18 alphabets, some unpublished
    Peter Blake, long fostered a fascination with alphabets and Victorian and Edwardian graphic illustration. This work contains 18 alphabets, some unpublished

    BLAKE, Peter (illustrator); GOODING, Mel (text).
    Alphabets. 2010.
    £450.00

  • The complete portfolio of 10 pochoir prints, signed by the artist on the justification.
    The complete portfolio of 10 pochoir prints, signed by the artist on the justification.

    MAN RAY.
    Revolving Doors. 1972.
    £30,000.00

  • Ruins of the Palace at Spalatro by Robert Adam is a foundation work of neo-classical architecture.
    Ruins of the Palace at Spalatro by Robert Adam is a foundation work of neo-classical architecture.

    ADAM, Robert.
    Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian 1764.
    £12,500.00

  • a quintessential record 60's designs. Must haves for not only students of fashion, but also for those who were there and can't remember it!
    a quintessential record 60's designs. Must haves for not only students of fashion, but also for those who were there and can't remember it!

    BIBA
    Mail order catalogues n.d. [1960s, probably 1968-69].
    £1,100.00

  • John Stow's exhaustive and invaluable record of Elizabethan London
    John Stow's exhaustive and invaluable record of Elizabethan London

    STOW, John.
    The survay of London: containing, the originall, antiquitie, encrease, and more moderne estate of the sayd famous citie. 1618.
    £2,500.00

  • This is an important early study of early Russian film makers.
    This is an important early study of early Russian film makers.

    BRYHER.
    Film Problems in Soviet Russia. 1929.
    £750.00

  • Jankel Adler.
    Jankel Adler.

    ADLER, Jankel; HAYTER, S. W.
    Jankel Adler. 1948.
    £1,500.00

  • Constructions, Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings, Engravings.
    Constructions, Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings, Engravings.

    GABO, Naum; READ, Herbert; MARTIN; Leslie.
    Constructions, Sculpture, Paintings, Drawings, Engravings. 1957.
    £1,800.00

  • Inscribed in ink on the half title 'fur johannes von Sigmar Polke 16.11.98'. possibly to Johannes Gachnang
    Inscribed in ink on the half title 'fur johannes von Sigmar Polke 16.11.98'. possibly to Johannes Gachnang

    POLKE, Sigmar.
    Zeichnungen Aquarelle Skizzenbücher 1962-1988 1988.
    £500.00

  • Inscribed by Kokoschka, presentation copy to Mr. Chaikin, possibly Joseph Chaikin, renowned American theatre director of the 20th Century.
    Inscribed by Kokoschka, presentation copy to Mr. Chaikin, possibly Joseph Chaikin, renowned American theatre director of the 20th Century.

    WINGLER, Hans Maria.
    Oscar Kokoschka 1958.
    £750.00

  • Signed by Diego Rivera on half tittle page
    Signed by Diego Rivera on half tittle page

    RIVERA, Diego.
    Das Werk. 1928.
    £850.00

  • A presentation copy, inscribed on the half title page 'For Mr. Micheal Franklin Best wishes Martha Graham' <br />
    A presentation copy, inscribed on the half title page 'For Mr. Micheal Franklin Best wishes Martha Graham' <br />

    GRAHAM, Martha.
    Portrait of an Artist. 1967.
    £275.00

  • Joanna Drew had an extraordinary career in the art world, being responsible for many years for the Arts Council's touring exhibitions.
    Joanna Drew had an extraordinary career in the art world, being responsible for many years for the Arts Council's touring exhibitions.

    PENROSE, Sir Roland.
    Max Ernst's Celebes. 1972
    £675.00

  • Inscribed on the front free endpaper 'pour Monsieur Wolff meilleur sentiments de Terechkovitch (?) 23 avril 1963'
    Inscribed on the front free endpaper 'pour Monsieur Wolff meilleur sentiments de Terechkovitch (?) 23 avril 1963'

    CRESPELLE, Jean-Paul.
    Terechkovitch. 1958.
    £375.00

  • Foreword by the Duchess of Devonshire, numerous illustrations, mostly in colour; publisher's blue cloth, illustrated dust-jacket and endpapers
    Foreword by the Duchess of Devonshire, numerous illustrations, mostly in colour; publisher's blue cloth, illustrated dust-jacket and endpapers

    MONCRIEFF, Elizabeth [with] JOSEPH, Stephen and Iona.
    Farm Animal Portraits. 1996.
    £75.00

  • Eugene Mollo was a Russian interior designer, extremely influential for his work on the design of movie theatres
    Eugene Mollo was a Russian interior designer, extremely influential for his work on the design of movie theatres

    LIFAR, Serge.
    La Danse. 1938.
    £375.00

  • A presentation copy, inscribed by Dix to the Dutch artist Paul Citroen on the half tittle 'Herrn Citroen zur freundlichen Erinnerung April 1964 Otto Dix'
    A presentation copy, inscribed by Dix to the Dutch artist Paul Citroen on the half tittle 'Herrn Citroen zur freundlichen Erinnerung April 1964 Otto Dix'

    DIX, Otto. LOFFLER, Fritz.
    Otto Dix Leben und Werk. 1960
    £975.00

  • Robert Lugar developed a very widespread practice as a country-house architect, which extended to Scotland and Wales as well as throughout much of England.
    Robert Lugar developed a very widespread practice as a country-house architect, which extended to Scotland and Wales as well as throughout much of England.

    LUGAR, Robert.
    Plans and views of Buildings, 1823.
    £650.00

  • An intriguing eighteen-nineties production of a theatrical bent, a diary, interspersed with plates featuring actors, often in Japanese character.
    An intriguing eighteen-nineties production of a theatrical bent, a diary, interspersed with plates featuring actors, often in Japanese character.

    HALL, Owen.
    The George Edwardes Birthday Book. [c.1895].
    £95.00

  • Lewis's critique of the early 20th century art scene in Britain, which he would subsequently define as the third part of <em>Blast</em>.

    LEWIS, Wyndham.
    The Caliph's Design: 1919.
    £100.00

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