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S. Polak
£35.00

The Theory and Practice of Perspective Drawing

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"A complete course of instruction to meet the requirements of the syllabus of the Board of Education and of similar examinations."

Graham Greene, Edited by John Russell Taylor
£20.00

The Pleasure Dome: The Collected Film Criticism 1935-40

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A collection of the extensive film criticism published by the celebrated author, mostly for The Spectator, with his own introduction. From The Bride of Frankenstein to The Wizard of Oz.

P.T. Armitage
£50.00

A Bibliography of George Brannon's Vectis Scenery, 1820-1857

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A complete listing of the engravings published in "Vectis Scenery," and other works by George Brannon. Also a background chapter on the artist and his family, and tables and appendices of further details.

Wilfrid Blunt and William T. Stearn
£18.00

The Art of Botanical Illustration

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A beautifully illustrated edition of the classic work on the history of botanical illustration, with a newly extended chapter on the twentieth century.

Una Woodruff
£20.00

Amarant: The Flora and Fauna of Atlantis by a Lady Botanist

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Works of the imagination, from the travel journals of the intrepid Lady Hurnshaw painted during her twenty years spent on the legendary island of Atlantis.

Stanley Morison
£22.00

A Tally of Types

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A collection of essays on typescripts first published as a Christmas keepsake.

Gillian Whaite
£85.00

Toys From and Artist's Childhood (Signed Copy)

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A charming collection of depictions of the Artist's childhood toys, with reminiscences accompanying each image.

Nicholas Tracey
£45.00

Britannia's Palette: The Arts of Naval Victory

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A scholarly exploration of the lives and work of British war artists of the "Golden Age" of Naval History.

David Hicks
£80.00

David Hicks on Living - With Taste

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Written by the noted interior designer in the late 1960's. His thoughts on styling the home are lavishly illustrated in this fascinating record of the era.

C. Geoffrey Holme, editor
£20.00

Artists' Country: "The Studio" Special Autumn 1932 number

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"The world's leading art magazine," in a special edition dedicated to art inspired by travel in the British Isles and Europe; with a commentary by G.S. Sandilands.

Daisetz T. Suzuki
£25.00

Zen and Japanese Culture

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A comprehensive history of Japanese religion, life and culture, with a section on art.

Kenneth Baker
£25.00

George III: A Life in Caricature

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Probably the most caricatured of British monarchs during his long reign, George III is here depicted by Gillray, Rowlandson, Isaac Cruikshank and many more.

Erna Fergusson
£20.00

Dancing Gods

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Describes the dances and rituals of the native peoples of the South West, including Hopi, Navaho, Apache and Pueblo People.

Marcuswell Maxwell
£20.00

Elephants and Other Big Game Studies from The Times

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Introduced by Times photographer Marcuswell Maxwell, a collection of wildlife images taken on a photographic safari in Kenya. Striking shots include elephant, rhinoceros, Zebra and Impala.

F. Grossmann
£30.00

Bruegel: The Paintings

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Begins with an introduction to the life and work of Breugel by F. Grossmann. Following the colour plates are notes on each work. An index shows the galleries and collections where the paintings are displayed at the time of publication.

Emett of Punch
£30.00

Engines, Aunties and Others

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Whimsical and charming cartoons by Punch contributor Rowland Emett. Although published in wartime, this is British humour from perhaps a gentler age.

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