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London: Thames & Hudson, 1971. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. Open University set book. This book is almost entirely about the Early Renaissance, about the style of art that culminated in Leonardo da Vinci. clean;tight;chipping to back cover AB37

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1928. First edition. Near Fine. The Pal dynasty reigned in Bengal during the Early Middle Ages in Europe. When it arose, Bengal was divided among a number of petty kinglets, and for three centuries had been ruled thus. A striking aspect of the Pal Age is the Tantrik system, one of the most startling and intricate elements of Hinduism. mylar cover;monochrome plates;tight;clean AB41

Brighton: Amati Publishing Ltd, 1961. First edition. Very Good +. The author states that there is ""no name in the history of violin-making about which there clings so much interest and glamour as that of Antonio Stradivari - an illustrious name indeed - which is as familiar to layment as it is to devotees of the arts"". This volume, which has been edited by C. Woodcock, covers the life and instruments of Stradivari, Master Luthier (Cremona, Italy 1644-1737) - the violins, violas, violoncellos and fake stradiveri. red boards with writing to spine and embossed gold man playing a violin on front. stated first edition.minor shelf wear and bumping. no dj. tight binding and clean pages.heavy book so post and packing to be adjusted accordingly. AB72

Middlesex: Penguin Books, 1953. First edition. Very Good/very good. this is divided into 8 chapters each of which is subdivided into sections on the historical background, the architecture, the painting and sculpture of the period under review.It shows the patrons and also how influential italy was on the art of france. red boards with wtiting to the spine.some bumping to the spine and shelf wear. Dj is mylar covered, some tears to the top of the spine and front right corner.Tight binding and clean pages.Not price clipped 42s.Heavy book so post and packing to be adjusted accordingly. First Edition AB64

Folkestone: Bailey Brothers and Swinfen, 1975. Very Good/very good. What conjuring has consisted of and a little of how it has been done, and a great deal about the men who did it are all part of this book. yellow boards with writing to spine. Some bumping and rubbing to top and bottom of front and back cover.Nice tight binding and clean pages.Dj is mylar covered. Torn top front cover and chipped top of spine. general shelf wear to top and bottom. First Edition AB60

London: Sir Isaac Pitman, 1929. Very Good/very good. A wonderful book outlining leathercraft in three sections, types of leatherwork,methods of construction and ornamentation and tool.Illustrations of work, plans and working drawings and dimensions.equipment and materials and commercial geography connected with leatherwork. Orange boards with black illustration to front cover.Some bumping and rubbing.Inside cover is foxed.Clean pages and tight binding. Some foxing on the foredge.Dj is mylar covered and has some tears to the top and bottom of the spine and each corner. First Edition AB74

London: Guiness Publishing Ltd, 1998. First printing. Paperback. A celebration of an extraordinary brand. It is hard to think of a beer which over two centuries has been held in such affection and has, to many around the world, come to symbolise a way of life. Guinness advertising continues. The images change from year to year but one constant remains: the complex qualities that make a glass of Guinness so special. large, soft cover AB52

Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 1973. First printing. Fine. A history of the bookplate designs of Rex Whistler, with 41 plates, a list of bookplates and a list of complete designs and preliminary sketches for bookplates. One of 650 copies with printed frontispiece, a stunning book. hardback, blue clothbound; one of 350 copies, with tipped in frontispiece AB54

London: Batsford, 1942. Second revised. Very Good/very good. This a a book on ballet, an illuminating account of an historical subject. Yellow boards with red writing to spine. Some bumping to spine top and botttom. Dj mylar covered, beautifully illustrated with paintings of dancers. Not price clipped.158 illustrations from prints, drawings and photographs. First Edition AB60

London: David and Charles, 1980. Very Good. A study of an artist of the great and undervalued age of book illustration. Brown boards with writing to spine.Minor bumping to bottom of spine.Clean pages and tight binding.owner bookplate.Beautiful plates. AB74

London: Samuel French ltd, 1949. Revised. Very Good +. A beautiful little book outlining in detail the art of Dramatic make-up. Many colour illustrations throughout. Card boards with cloth spine. Front card illustrated and rear card plain with foxing. Owners mark inside AB2

London: L. Upcott Gill, 1885. First edition. Very Good +. A description of the various tools and appliances required and minute instructions for their effective use; illustrated with 156 engravings. In this volume full particulars of every process and detail are given, especially adapted to the wants of the amateur. That it may train many skilful bibliopegists is the earnest aspiration of the author. Slight wear to edges of cover; bookplate on flyleaf.Green boards with gold writing to spine and embossing on front cover.bumping and rubbing.156 engravings throughout.very tight binding and clean pages. AB69

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1925. Very Good. This is a book by the publisher Alfred Knopf whose trademark logo was a Borzoi, a breed of dog. This is a record of ten years of publishing , with excerpts from many writers, a very interesting book. Purple and cream thai dye style pattern boards with blue spine with the title to the spine. Inside front coversthe Borzoi logo in small squares. Handcut paper. Some bumping, but a very nice tactile book. Lovely selection of 29 plates including photos and drawings. AB50

London: Faber and Faber, 1981. first published. Very Good/very good. Bow porcelain is probably the best known and most characteristically english porcelain ever produced in this country.The factory was longer lived and more prolific than almost any other 18th century porcelain factory.This book fills a serious gap in porcelain history. Blue boards with writing to spine.some bumping and rubbing. Nice tight binding and clean pages. Dj is mylar covered, some minor bumping and a little shelf wear.Heavier book so post and packing to be adjusted accordingly. First Edition AB74

Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd, 1994. Fine/fine. Frank smith was a painter whose work is admired for its raw vitality, its portrayals of moments of emotional significance and its vivid details of little known byways of social history. Blue boards with writing to spine. Dj with title and painting. Very clean and tight binding. Minimal shelf wear. First Edition AB15

London: Country Life Ltd, 1950. First printing. Good. Aspects of the cultural exchanges between Europe and China have been closely studied; and the penetration of Western by Chinese influences is fully documented. The other side of the exchange, the export art of China and especially the production of goods designed for the European market during the long life of the Manchu dynasty (1644-1912) has attracted less attention. The art of this period is China's silver age, but it is distinguished by ingenuity and great technical skill Dark green boards with staining and bumping. A country life book. Foxing to inside cover, internally clean pages and tight binding. AB55

New York: Crown Publishers Inc., 1967. First printing. Fine/fine. Drawings, in chronological order, have been drawn together that best exemplify the various stages of the artist's career, covering many artistic periods; with an Appreciation by Arthur Symons. A remarkable book. mylar dust jacket, very minor shelf wear & foxing First Edition AB52

Norwich: Thames and Hudson, 1969. Paperback. Fair. His first book and the first and only comprehensive outline of Irish Art from pre-historic artefacts to the present day. With 180 pltes, 20 in colour. user marks;loose binding;some taped pages AB31

Horndean: Milestone Publications, 1992. Sixth Edition. Very Good/very good. During the late Victorian times when annual holidays and Bank holidays were first introduced, W.H. Goss, an enterprising porcelain manufacturer, foresaw the market for trippers anxious to bring back a memento of their seaside outing. Thus began the craze of collecting Goss china which was to last until the 1930s when the trade rapidly declined. This volume is profusely illustrated and provides a complete listing of all items produced as well as a useful history of the factory and notes for collectors. Edited by Norman Pratten. Red boards with writing to spine. Dj mylar covered. Minor shelf wear. Clean pages and tight binding. Not price clipped. First Edition AB53

London: Her Majestys stationary office, 1979. fifth impression. Paperback. Very Good. The original list of rubbings of brass was out of print, this volume contains all the material of that previous one. No alterations or additions. Some bumping to corners and rubbing. A little dirty. Binding is tight and pages are clean. Heavy book so postage and packing will be adjusted accordingly. AB64