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This is a copy of the first English trade paperback edition of The Desire of My Eyes: The Life and Work of John Ruskin, by the German art historian Wolfgang Kemp. The critically-acclaimed best-seller examines the life and work of the prolific, visionary writer, painter and critic. 513 pages, with lots of illustrations. The cover has a little wear, from improper storage, but… Read more about this item

This is the second printing (1971) of The Tower of London, by the British author R.J. Minney. It was first published in 1970 and was a best-seller. It is a chronicle of the events, and a discussion of the major exhibits, at the famous building. 233 pages, 8 3/4" x 11 1/4". Loads of photos, mainly black and white. The dust jacket… Read more about this item

This is a first edition (1971) of Tower of London, by the English historian Christopher Hibbert (1924-2008). It is the story of one of the world's most famous buildings, covering its history of political intrigue, religious crises, and numerous uses (royal residence, prison, fortress etc.) 172 pages, including 100 photographs, half in color. There is a special section on The Tower… Read more about this item

This is a first edition of The Houses of Parliament - History, Art, Architecture, a photographic record with a series of essays by international writers. The narrative is accompanied by impressions by the likes of Turner and Monet, and new photography. It is a big, heavy, expensive book, with new copies valued at $300.00. 288 pages, 10" x 12" This copy has not… Read more about this item

This is the 2009 reprint of Hearst the Collector, written by Los Angeles County Museum of Art historian Mary L. Levkoff and first published in 2008. American media baron William Randolph Hearst was an avid art collector. Through the 1920s and 1930s, he amassed the largest private collections of tapestries, antiquities, silver and arms and armor of his time--his collection furnished… Read more about this item

This is a first edition (1974) of The English Country House, An Art and a Way of Life by the English writer and artist Olive Cook. It is not a picture book, but a study of the country house as a work of art. It starts with the Medieval age and goes up to the great houses of the 19th century. There… Read more about this item

This is a mint-condition copy of the Christie's auction catalog for Important English Furniture, Including the Collection of Joseph and Laverne Schieszler. The auction took place in New York in October of 1999. It is a beautiful catalog. 294 pages of gorgeous photographs and loads of detail for each item. The realised prices are included. Aside from tiny bits of… Read more about this item

This is a first North American edition of The Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique Furniture. It is the ultimate visual glossary about antiques, of value to beginners and those with lots of experience in collecting. More than 200 pieces are reproduced in lavish photographs with copious annotation and a wealth of illustrative detail, covering all categories of furniture. Eight … Read more about this item

This is the August 1992 issue of Camera & Darkroom, The Magazine for Creative Photographers, whichis long out of print. See scan of table of contents. 74 pages. Pristine condition.

This is the November 1992 issue of Harper's Magazine. See Table of Contents Scan Abortion: The Speech the Supreme Court Wants Women to Hear The Master-Planned Community An Eco-Critique of Radical Environmentalism A Second S&L Scandal 82 Pages The original mailing label is on the cover. The Double Acrostic was completed. The paper has yellowed. But this magazine was not read; all of the subscription covers are… Read more about this item

This is a first US edition of The Village in England, which was originally published (in the UK) as The Village in History. It is a serious social history which includes the effects of political changes and wars. There is a section on geographic areas and sections on barns, farms, churches and furniture. There's at least one photograph and/or illustration on… Read more about this item

In this generously illustrated introduction to the world of the Celts, Simon James charts their way of life from farming to feasting, their wars, their gods, and their superb craftsmanship in metal, wood, and stone. He covers the neglected subject of Celtic life under Roman rule, particularly in Gaul and Britain, and the continuing traditions in Ireland after AD 400,… Read more about this item

This is the soft cover edition of the Workshop Idea Book, written by the American woodworker Andy Rae. It is all about designing the perfect workshop, given the space you have, and Rae gathered ideas from woodworkers throughout the US. See table of contents photo. 9 1/4" x 11", 174 pages, fully illustrated in color. There is a tiny bit… Read more about this item

This is a pristine copy of Caning and Rushwork, an illustrated guide to the repair of basketry, rushwork and cane pieces. It was written by Yvonne Rees, editor of Home Improvement Guides. 95 pages, full of photographs and drawings. This copy has not been read, or even opened. There are no marks of any kind in or on it.… Read more about this item

This is a first edition copy of Sotheby's Caring for Antiques: The Complete Guide to Handling, Cleaning, Display and Restoration, published in 1992 and written by curators at the famed British auction house. It is a beautiful book, very high-end, heavily illustrated and telling you how to look after everything from jewellery to furniture to scientific instruments to paintings. See Table of… Read more about this item

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This is an excellent copy of The English Country Chair, by the English furniture historian Ivan Sparkes. There are copies available in Europe; in North America, it's quite rare. It was first published in 1973. Sparkes revised and updated it and it was reprinted, in soft cover, in 1977. This is one of those revised copies. The back cover text reads "From… Read more about this item

Vanity Fair, April 2012 Cover: Julia Roberts See Table of Contents Scans Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Charlotte CasiraghiWashington PostSunnylandsAngela Lansbury 232 Pages The magazine hasn't been read, but there's some minor creasing, from improper storage.

Vanity Fair, November 2012 Cover: Daniel Craig See Table of Contents Scans 204 Pages The magazine is in near-mint condition. There's a little bit of creasing to the lower portion of pages 191-204.

Vanity Fair September 2002 Cover: Jennifer Connelly See Table of Contents Scans 9/11 Anniversary - new photos Vanity Fair 500 Best Covers Is the Airbus Safe? Saturday Night Live - A History Richard Avedon 382 Pages Unopened, unread.