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ADAMS, E. & REDSTONE, D. Bow Porcelain. Faber: 1981 1st ed 251 pp, profuse b/w photos and illustrations and 16 colour plates, appendices, bibliog. VG+/VG+. Meticulously documented book based on first-hand research. (Book Ref #20100)  £25.00

ALEXANDER, M. & ALEXANDER, G. Step by Step Watercolour Painting. A complete guide to mastering techniques with the Alexander brothers. Phoenix: 1997 p/b rep 159 pp, profuse colour photos. VG+. Fourteen projects with clear instructions. (Book Ref #21711)  £10.00

ALLANE, L. Oriental Rugs: A Buyer's Guide. Thames & Hudson: 1988 p/b 1st ed 136 pp, 40 colour, 40 b/w illustrations. Inked-out owner's name on front endpaper o/w Fine. Systematically organised to answer all questions. (Book Ref #31519)  £8.50

ANDREWS, J. British Antique Furniture. Price Guide and Reason for Values. Antique Collectors Club: 2001 fourth edition 431 pp, profuse b/w and colour photos, Chronology, glossary etc, bibliog. F/VG+. Now with dollar conversions on the prices and a 2003 price revision pamphlet enclosed. (Book Ref #23498)  £38.00

ANDREWS, J. The Price Guide to Antique Furniture. Antique Collectors Club: 1981 2nd edition 290 pp, over 1000 b/w photos, glossary, bibliog. VG+ in slightly spine-faded d/w. Revised prices edition from 1981. (Book Ref #24499)  £10.00

ANON. Fine Woodworking. Design Book Seven: 360 phtographs of the best work in wood. Taunton Press: 1996 p/b 1st ed 183 pp, 360 colour photos. M/M. (Book Ref #15577)  £7.99

ANON. Sam Smith. Ernest Benn: 1980 p/b 1st ed unpaginated (50 pp approx), profuse b/w, 8 colour photos. VG+. Published to coincide with the Serpentine Gallery Arts Council Exhibition of 1980-81. (Book Ref #27112)  £10.00

ANON. The Journal of Stained Glass. Volume XVIII, No 2 1986-87. Soc. of MGPs: 1986 p/b 1st ed 128 pp (numbered 115 - 243), 32 b/w plates, chapter notes. Fine. Journal of The Society of Master Glass Painters. (Book Ref #28016)  £12.00

ANON. The Journal of Stained Glass. Volume XIX No 1 1989-90. Soc. of MGPs: 1991 p/b 1st ed 104 pp, 52 b/w plates and occasional b/w photos, chapter notes, bibliog. Fine. Journal of The Society of Master Glass Painters. (Book Ref #28017)  £12.00

ANON. Wallace Thorn Catalogue and Buyer's Guide. Wallace Thorn: 1926 p/b 1st ed 28 pp, colour covers, profuse b/w drawings of models and goods. Card covers lightly marked and slightly torn at top edge, curved tear to top of pp 18 not affecting models o/w internally VG+. Small printed adhesive label attached at margin advertising their presence at a major drapery exhibition. The Buyer's Guide of Wallace Thorn of Oxford Circus drew attention to the continuing demand for knitted fashion garments and their use of textiles such high quality American Saxony wool in their garments, frequently used in a silk mix.. The jacquard effect is more becoming more obvious in this collection, often in stockinette or tubular silk. (Book Ref #30749)  £30.00

ARWAS, V. Glass. Art Nouveau to Art Deco. Academy: 1987 1st ed 384 pp, over 450 illustrations mostly in colour, notes, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. 'A major contribution about the most fascinating period of innovating glass making'. Please note this book weighs 3 kilos. Please contact us for a postage quote. (Book Ref #31981)  £150.00

ARWAS, V. Glass. Art Nouveau to Art Deco. Academy: 1987 1st ed 384 pp, over 450 illustrations mostly in colour, notes, bibliog. VG+ in a nicked and chipped d/w which as lost small areas of surface colour at the top edge of the back panel. Now in clear protective jacket. 'A major contribution about the most fascinating period of innovating glass making'. Please note this book weighs 3 kilos. Please contact us for a postage quote. (Book Ref #33607)  £100.00

AUSTIN, B. Tunbridge Ware. And Related European Decorative Woodwares. Killarney. Spa. Sorrento. Foulsham: 1996 revised ed 287 pp, 35 colour and over 90 b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Gives a much-needed guide to identification, using classic examples. (Book Ref #32102)  £25.00

BACHMANN, DR. R. German Toys 1924/1926. Der Universal Spielwaren-Katalog 1924/1926. Hobby House Press: 1985 1st facsimile ed 386 pp, profuse b/w and some colour, bibliog. Pictorial laminated boards slightly yellowed along front margin and 1" slit on rear spine hinge o/w VG+. Reprinted from original German catalogues with English, German and Spanish descriptions. (Book Ref #27247)  £22.00

BAINBRIDGE, H. Peter Carl Faberge. Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court. Spring Books: 1971 rep 167 pp, b/w and colour photos. VG+ in lightly edge worn d/w. Bainbridge was a friend of Faberge and later managed his London shop. (Book Ref #19257)  £25.00

BAINBRIDGE, H. Peter Carl Faberge. Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court. Spring Books: 1968 rep 167 pp, b/w and colour photos. VG+ in lightly edge worn d/w. Bainbridge was a friend of Faberge and later managed his London shop. (Book Ref #22884)  £20.00

BALL, A. The Price Guide to Pot-Lids. and other Underglaze Multicolour Prints on Ware. Antique Collectors Club: 1985 2nd edition reprint 320 pp, 1000 illustrations, 16 colour plates, appendices. D/w covered in clear plastic o/w F/VG+. Completely re-written and greatly enlarged. Includes price guide. (Book Ref #28678)  £25.00

BARBER, M. Gifts of Nature. An American Sampler. Meredith: 1995 1st ed 144 pp, profuse colour charts. Pictorial laminated boards. F. A variety of American pastoral designs, clearly charted, with precise instructions on transferring the design to a variety of different uses. (Book Ref #17349)  £8.50

BARNARD, J. Victorian Ceramic Tiles. Studio Vista: 1979 rep 184 pp, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliog. Inscription, very light foxing to bottom edge o/w VG+ in d/w with lightly scratched back panel. The standard reference book. (Book Ref #21389)  £28.00

BARRETT, F.A. Worcester Porcelain. And Lund's Bristol. Faber: 1966 2nd ed 92 pp text, 8 colour and 144 b/w plates, bibliog. Top edge slightly dusty o/w VG+ in lightly edge-worn d/w with a few biro ticks on back panel. (Book Ref #20891)  £16.50

BARRETT, F.A. & THORPE, A.L. Derby Porcelain. Faber: 1971 1st ed 206 pp and, 8 colour plates, 177 b/w photos, Appendix, bibliog. VG+ in taped d/w. Exhaustive survey with a definitive list of figures attributed to Andrew Planche. (Book Ref #23362)  £25.00

BATTIE, D. David Battie's Guide to Understanding Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British Porcelain. Including Fakes, Techniques and Prices. Antique Collectors Club: 1997 rep 320 pp, 64 colour and 472 b/w illustrations. VG+ in edge-worn and slightly torn d/w. Formatted in collecting areas rather than factories. Changing tastes are shown as a major factor influencing changes in value. (Book Ref #20024)  £20.00

BATTIE, D. & TURNER, M. The Price Guide to 19th and 20th Century British Pottery. Including Staffordshire Figures and Commemorative Wares. The Antique Collectors Club: 1990 rep 243 pp, 630 b/w and 16 colour illustrations, appendices, bibliog. Fine in a slightly chipped d/w. Reprint of the revised edition with updated prices. A comprehensive treatment useful for its detailed comments. (Book Ref #28898)  £18.00

BECK, L. The Quilted Nursery. More Than 50 Co-ordinated Projects for Baby. Martingale: 1999 p/b 1st ed 143 pp, numerous colour illustrations. VG+. Packed with templates and easy to execute ideas. (Book Ref #28179)  £7.50

BECK, T. The Embroiderer's Garden. David & Charles: 1999 p/b rep 192 pp, 80 colour and 150 b/w illustrations, embroiderer's charts, bibliog. VG+. A source book of historical and contemporary craft interpretations of the garden through crafts including patchwork, quilting, free and machine embroidery and contemporary stump work. By a former lecturer in the Victoria and Albert Education Department. (Book Ref #28129)  £12.00

BENNETT, D. & MASCETTI, D. Understanding Jewellery. Antique Collectors Club: 1990 rep 386 pp, 738 colour plates, 30 b/w illustrations, approximate values, bibliog. Fine in a VG+ d/w. Offers identification, dating and valuation in one volume. Gives explanations on the factors affecting value, identification methods for gemstones and testing methods given in non-technical English. (Book Ref #31675)  £30.00

BERGESEN, V. Bergesen's British Ceramics Price Guide. Barrie & Jenkins: 1992 1st ed 607 pp, 1500 small b/w photos. Pictorial laminated boards. Top edge lightly marked o/w Fine. A complete collecting and identification guide. (Book Ref #32157)  £14.00

BICKERTON, L.M. Eighteenth Century English Drinking Glasses. An Illustrated Guide. Antique Collectors Club: 1986 2nd revised enlarged ed 431 pp, 1,220 b/w illustrations, bibliog. VG+ in d/w with a very small loss from the top edge of the front panel. Enlarged, revised and extensively updated edition with an extensive bibliography by Dr Robert Elleray. (Book Ref #33377)  £30.00

BLACKWOOD, R. & HEAD, C. Old Crown Derby China Works. The King Street Factory 1849-1935. Landmark Collector's Library: 2003 1st ed 464 pp, 222 colour and 147 b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. A history of the factory, artists, modellers and workforce. Covers factory marks, recipes, invoices and sales, the range of products and quality control. (Book Ref #32032)  £18.00

BLAIR, A. Christmas Cards for the Collector. Batsford: 1986 1st ed 128 pp, 111 b/w and 13 colour illustrations. F/VG+. The story of seasonal greetings, starting from the first ever card produced in 1843. (Book Ref #21706)  £7.50

BLAKEMORE, K. Snuff Boxes. Muller: 1976 1st ed 176 pp, 11 colour plates, 48 b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in A Fine d/w. (Book Ref #31176)  £8.00

BLOCH-DERMANT, J. The Art of French Glass. 1860 -1914. Thames & Hudson: 1980 1st UK ed 204 pp, 300 illustrations, 118 in colour, glossary, bibliog. Bottom of front board slightly chipped with small colour losses o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w. (Book Ref #33453)  £25.00

BONHAMS. Fine Jewellery. Bonhams: 1995 p/b 1st ed 50 pp, several colour photos. Fine. Catalogue of the November 1995 sale. (Book Ref #32898)  £5.00

BRADFORD, E. English Victorian Jewellery. Country Life: 1959 1st ed 141 pp, profuse b/w photos, bibliog. Some foxing mainly on prelims o/w VG+ in worn d/w. Well illustrated survey of the extraordinary range of Victorian jewellery. (Book Ref #22508)  £6.00

BRISSAC, C. A Thousand Years of Stained Glass. Macdonald: 1986 1st UK ed 199 pp, 160 colour illustrations, glossary, bibliog. Owner's name o/w VG+ in slightly nicked d/w. Whilst acknowledging the medieval flowering of stained glass, Brissac focuses on the nineteenth and twentieth century concentration on secular production. Technical processes are explained, methods of cutting and optical effects and production of colour. (Book Ref #33047)  £15.00

BROMLEY, J. The Clockmakers' Library. Sotheby Parke Bernet: 1977 1st ed 136 pp, b/w illustrations. Fine in a Fine d/w. The catalogue of the books and manuscripts in the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. (Book Ref #21216)  £15.00

BUNT, C. Chaffers Handbook to Hall Marks on Gold & Silver Plate. With Tables of The Annual Date Letters Employed in the Assay Offices. William Reeves: 1945 7th revised ed 158 pp, frontis and 11 b/w plates, profuse hallmarks. A couple of plate margins slightly marked o/w VG+. (Book Ref #31741)  £9.00

BUTEN, D. 18th Century Wedgewood. A guide for Collectors and Connoisseurs. Methuen: 1980 1st ed 192 pp, b/w and colour illustrations, bibliog. VG+ in nicked d/w. A visual and textual history. (Book Ref #25014)  £10.00

BYRON, JOHN. Portrait of a Chinese Paradise. Erotica and Sexual Customs of The Late Qing Period. Quartet: 1987 1st ed 82 pp of text, 40 pps of colour plates. Fine in a d/w with slightly edge-worn top edge. (Book Ref #33276)  £18.00

CALKINS, R.G. Illuminated Books of The Middle Ages. Thames & Hudson: 1983 1st UK ed 341 pp, 24 pp of colour and numerous b/w illustrations. Fine in a Fine d/w. An athoritative and innovative study in its time, Calkins ranges from devotional to secular works, from the great manuscripts of the Anglo-Irish church to The Books of Hours which crowned the late medieval period. Calkins considers the aesthetic impact of text and illustration working togerther, the relationship of decorative accents to major text divisions and the building of the sequence of illumination. (Book Ref #30699)  £35.00

CARRAHER, RG. & THURSTON, JB. Optical Illusions and the Visual Arts. Reinhold: 1966 1st ed 127 pp, profuse b/w illustrations and photographs, Glossary of optical illusions. VG in grubby d/w. 'An invaluable aid to new dimensions in graphic exploration for fine artists, graphic designers, photographers, students and teachers.'. (Book Ref #22483)  £10.00

CARRE, L. A Guide to Old French Plate. Eyre & Spottiswoode: 1971 rep 270 pp, b/w plates, profuse small b/w plate marks. VG+ in an edge-worn d/w. A re-issue of Carre's authoritative work with a new foreword. (Book Ref #32448)  £15.00

CASEY, A. & EATWELL, A. Susie Cooper. A Pioneer of Modern Design. Antique Collectors Club: 2002 1st ed 231 pp, numerous colour and b/w illustrations. Fine in a slightly chipped d/w. By the founder of the Susie Cooper Collector's Club. With many previously unpublished photos of her work. (Book Ref #32625)  £25.00

CASPER, G.J. Glass Paperweights of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. Abrams: 1989 1st ed XXXI pps of introduction, 112 pp, 1200 weights illustrated in colour,, glossary. Fine in a Fine d/w. The nucleus of this American collection are the weights donated by Evangeline Bergstrom. She became a significant figure in the world of paperweights, eventually publishing 'Old Glass Paperweights', illustrated with her own rare examples. (Book Ref #32566)  £30.00

CHAFFERS, W. Hall-marks on Gold and Silver Plate. Reeves & Turner: 1922 revised ed 395 pp, 17 b/w illus, bibliog. Gilt brown cloth some light foxing o/w VG+. (Book Ref #23478)  £40.00

CHINNERY, V. Oak Furniture. The British tradition. Antique Collector's Club: 1979 1st ed 579 pp, 16 colour plates and numerous b/w photos and illustrations, appendices, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w. A history of early furniture in the British Isles and New England. The first major book to be published on the subject for over fifty years. (Book Ref #33748)  £38.00

CHRISTIE'S. Ancient Glass. Formerly the Kofler-Truninger Collection. Christie's: 1985 1st ed 174 pp, b/w and colour illustrations throughout, bibliog. Fine in VG+ d/w. Includes Corrigenda and Estimate List. The Koflers assembled a collection of considerable breadth, depth and variety, with a comprehensive series of forms and beautiful examples within the field. (Book Ref #32893)  £50.00

CHRISTIE'S. The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke. Part II Tuesday October 1988. Christies: 1988 1st ed 98 pp, colour photos, list of carvers. Pictorial laminated boards. VG+. (Book Ref #32272)  £20.00

CLARK, G. The Eccentric Teapot. Aurum: 1989 1st ed 120 pp, 138 colour and b/w plates, bibliog. Owner's name o/w Fine in a slightly chipped d/w. Lavishly illustrated look at some of the most sublime, outrageous and exotic teapots - short and stout they are not!. (Book Ref #31803)  £10.00

CLARKE, H.G. The Pictorial Pot Lid Book. Courier Press: 1970 2nd ed 307 pp, Over 450 b/w illustrations. Boards lightly marked o/w VG+ in edge-worn, torn and marked d/w. Under-Glaze Colour Picture Prints on Staffordshire Pottery. Expanded with a further chapter by Mr Ball of Nuneaton. (Book Ref #21557)  £30.00

CLIFFORD, D. Chinese Carved Lacquer. Bamboo: 1992 1st ed 160 pp, profuse colour and b/w photos, appendix, bibliog. F/VG+. Essential book for collectors, connoisseurs and enthusiasts, with illustrations of both rarities and representative examples. (Book Ref #29360)  £18.00

COE, BRIAN. & PIPER, JOHN. (foreword). Stained Glass in England: 1150-1550. W.H Allen: 1981 1st ed 143 pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. Introduces the medieval glazier, his methods, manufacture and assembly. Whilst religious themes are explored, the small revelations about medieval life are also given prominence. (Book Ref #32778)  £20.00

COLERIDGE, A. Chippendale Furniture. The Work of Thomas Chippendale and His Contemporaries in the Rococo Style. CBC: 1973 rep 229 pp of text, 3 colour and 420 b/w plates, bibliog. A Fine copy in a lightly creased d/w. Includes the work of Vile, Cobb, Channon, Hallett, Ince and Mayhew. (Book Ref #28434)  £35.00

COLERIDGE, A. Chippendale Furniture. The Work of Thomas Chippendale and His Contemporaries in the Rococo Style. CBC: 1973 rep 229 pp of text, 3 colour and 420 b/w plates, bibliog. VG+ in a lightly edge-worn d/w which is slightly damp marked on the back cover. Includes the work of Vile, Cobb, Channon, Hallett, Ince and Mayhew. (Book Ref #31687)  £27.00

COOPER, E. & LEWENSTEIN, E. (eds.). Studio Ceramics Today. Pottery Training: 1983 p/b 6th ed 207 pp, numerous b/w illustrations. Bottom front corner slightly creased and curled o/w VG+. A catalogue of the V& A 1983 Exhibition. (Book Ref #32827)  £20.0

CORBEILLER, C. European and American Snuff Boxes. 1730 - 1830. Viking: 1966 1st ed 120 pp, colour frontis, 703 b/w illustrations, b/w line drawings and marks, glossary, bibliog. VG+ in d/w with slightly torn and chipped top edge. Every type, material and national output is examined. Where possible the work of individual craftsmen is considered. (Book Ref #21113)  £20.00

COUSINS, M. Twentieth Century Glass. Grange: 1995 rep 127 pp, profuse colour photos, bibliog. Fine in a VG+ d/w. Explores the creativity of all the major glass artists, including William Morris, Tiffany, Galle, Lalique and Zanini. (Book Ref #33011)  £8.00

COYSH, A.W. Blue and White Transfer Ware 1780-1840. David & Charles: 1974 rep 112 pp, profuse b/w photos. Fore-edge a little fingered o/w VG+/VG+. Describes and illustrates over 150 of the relatively few pieces of blue and white earthenware that bear the maker's mark. (Book Ref #28521)  £15.00

COYSH, A.W. & HENRYWOOD, R.K. The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880. Volume 2. Antique Collectors Club: 1997 rep 239 pp, 450 illustrations, 28 in col, index of potter's marks, source books used by makers, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Claimed on its publication to be the standard reference work covering the firms, craftsmen, techniques wares, patterns and titles. (Book Ref #21846)  £30.00

COYSH, A.W. & HENRYWOOD, R.K. The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880. Volume II. Antique Collectors Club: 1992 rep 239 pp, 28 colour, 420 b/w photos, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. (Book Ref #30979)  £20.00

CRAWSHAW, A. Alwyn Crawshaw's Oil Painting Course. Harper Collins: 1992 rep 128 pp, profuse colour illustrations. Fine in a Fine d/w. Complete course of 29 lessons, including sections on 'what went wrong' and how to remedy it. (Book Ref #15377)  £10.00

CROSSLEY, H. Lettering in Stone. The Self-Publishing Association: 1991 1st ed 190 pp, numerous b/w illustrations and photos. Fine in a Fine d/w. The information, both personal and technical, provides useful guidance to both the beginner and the more experienced letter cutter. (Book Ref #32755)  £25.00

CROSSLEY, H. Lettering in Stone. The Self-Publishing Association: 1991 1st ed 190 pp, numerous b/w illustrations and photos. Fine in a Fine d/w. The information, both personal and technical, provides useful guidance to both the beginner and the more experienced letter cutter. (Book Ref #33373)  £25.00

DANCU, J. & DANCU, D. Folk Glass-painting in Romania. Meridiane: 1982 1st ed 179 pp, b/w and colour illustrations throughout, glossary, bibliog. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. "...an art which tangibly expresses both the real and imaginary world which for centuries have been the background of the Romanian peasant life.". (Book Ref #30754)  £10.00

DANIELS, J. (foreword). Utility Furniture and Fashion. 1941-1951. ILEA: 1974 p/b 1st ed 48 pp, 53 b/w plates. Covers lightly creased and slightly faded o/w VG. The poet Gay Clifford's copy. The catalogue from the Geffrye Museum exhibition of 1974. (Book Ref #32947)  £20.00

DAY, L.F. Windows. A Book About Stained and Painted Glass. Batsford: 1897 1st ed 415 pp, b/w illustrations throughout text. Blue cloth with gilt titles, t.e.g. Boards lightly worn and rubbed, spine slightly darkened but titles bright. Fore-edge and prelims very lightly foxed o/w VG+. One of the first books on earlier glass. Book 1 examines technique and workmanship. Book 2 features design from early Medieval to later Renaissance. Book 3 discusses design and workmanship. (Book Ref #32077)  £95.00

DEGENHARDT, R.K. Belleek. The complete collector's guide and illustrated reference. Portfolio: 1978 1st ed 207 pp, profuse b/w and colour photos, bibliog. Good working copy without d/w. The first book ever published about the famed Irish pottery during its more than 120 years of production. (Book Ref #29369)  £16.50

DELIEB, E. Silver Boxes. Antique Collectors Club: 2002 revised & updated ed 166 pp, 247 colour photos. F/F. Well illustrated study of these objects of vertu. (Book Ref #27710)  £15.00

DODSWORTH, R. (ed). British Glass Between The Wars. Dudley Leisure Services: 1987 p/b 1st ed 114 pp, 18 colour illustrations of multiple glasses, b/w photos, bibliog. VG+. Published to celebrate the 1987 Broadfield House Glass Museum Exhibition. (Book Ref #33400)  £45.00

DORMENT, R. Alfred Gilbert. Yale: 1985 p/b 1st ed 350 pp, numerous b/w illustrations, Notes, bibliog. VG+. Dorment has combined biography, art criticism and social history to create a compelling and tragic history of one of the most flamboyant of English artists. (Book Ref #25110)  £15.00

DORMENT, R. Alfred Gilbert. Royal Academy: 1985 p/b 1st ed 350 pp, numerous b/w illustrations, notes, bibliog. VG+. The catalogue of the 1985 traveling exhibition. (Book Ref #31757)  £8.00

DORMER, P. & TURNER, R. The New Furniture. Trends + Traditions. Thames & Hudson: 1987 1st ed 192 pp, 156 b/w illustrations, 96 colour, exhibitions. F/VG+. Dormer examines the historical roots of contemporary design issues and surveys factory production for the home, contract furniture for the workplace and unique craft-based pieces. (Book Ref #25565)  £22.00

DRAKARD, D. & HOLDWAY, P. Spode Printed Ware. Longman: 1983 1st ed 224 pp, over 800 photographs, some in colour. Front paste-down slightly marked o/w VG+/VG+. The first volume to cover all aspects of the printed transfer ware of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. (Book Ref #26547)  £15.00

EAGLESTONE, A.A. & LOCKETT, T.A. The Rockingham Pottery. David & Charles: 1973 revised ed 159 pp, b/w photos throughout, Appendix. VG+/VG+. Revised edition containing an additional 22 illustrations and an extra chapter on more recent research and discovery. (Book Ref #23361)  £12.00

EAGLESTONE, A.A. & LOCKETT, T.A. The Rockingham Pottery. David & Charles: 1973 revised ed 159 pp, b/w photos throughout, appendix. VG+/VG+. Revised edition containing an additional 22 illustrations and an extra chapter on more recent research and discovery. (Book Ref #26745)  £10.00

EAMES, E. English Tilers. British Museum Press: 1992 p/b 1st ed 72 pp, 84 colour and b/w illustrations. Fine. (Book Ref #32990)  £6.50

EARNSHAW, N. Collecting Dolls. Collins: 1987 1st ed 144 pp, numerous b/w, colour illustrations and line drawings, rarity guide, bibliog. VG in slightly torn d/w. A useful guide on availability and assessment of dolls for collectors, both dressed and undressed. The illustrations, from a private collection, were previously unpublished. (Book Ref #18135)  £8.50

EASTOP, G. The Hollow Vessel. Bohun: 1980 p/b 1st ed 36 pp, b/w illustrations throughout. Covers browned o/w VG+. A generously illustrated four page essay on his relationship with his craft with an introduction by W. A Ismay. Easthop initially worked in reduced stoneware but expanded his range to include earthenware and porcelain as well as becoming a teacher of ceramics. After 1969 he enjoyed a long collaboration with John Piper and produced brightly coloured ware and architectural panels. His most recent exhibition was in 2005. (Book Ref #31026)  £15.00

ECKE, G. Chinese Domestic Furniture. Tuttle: 1962 facsimile ed 161 pp, profuse b/w plates throughout, bibliog. Front endpaper removed o/w VG in a nicked d/w. A complete and unabridged photographic reprint of the original with the 32 page introduction. (Book Ref #32444)  £28.00

EDGE, R. & PETTS, L. The Collector's Guide to His Master's Voice Nipper Souvenirs. EMI: 1997 p/b 1st ed 1022 pp, 1985 b/w illustrations, chronology, appendix. First two pages creased o/w fine. Everything you could want to know about collecting anything to do with the little white dog with the gramophone fixation. (Book Ref #30971)  £15.00

EIDELBERG, MARTIN et al. A New Light On Tiffany. Clara Driscoll and The Tiffany Girls. New York Historical Society: 2007 1st ed 200 pp, 100 colour and b/w figures, brief biographies of 63 women designers, selectors and glass cutters associated with Tiffany Studios. Fine in a Fine d/w. With Nina Gray and Margaret Hofer. This new work focuses on the previously un-sung contribution to Tiffany design by Clara Driscoll. Her role as manager of the Women's Glass Cutting Department illumines many previously unknown details of design and manufacture and highlights tensions between the men's and women's department within the studios. The final section is devoted to her life as a single working woman in New York. (Book Ref #32631)  £28.00

ELVILLE, E.M. The Collector's Dictionary of Glass. Country Life: 1967 rep 192 pp, 275 b/w illustrations. VG+/VG+. Surveys the entire field of glass making and collecting from Roman times to the present day. (Book Ref #24249)  £15.00

ERLASHOVA, S. & EPJIALLIOBA, C. Georgian Pottery and Chasing on Metal. Aurora: 1975 1st ed 158 pp, 112 colour and b/w illustrations, notes, bibliog. VG+ in slip case. A catalogue of modern Georgian folk ceramics and metal work. (Book Ref #6526)  £12.00

EVAN-THOMAS, O. Domestic Utensils of Wood. From the XVIth to the XIXth century. EP Publishing: 1973 1st thus 190 pp, 70 b/w plates. VG+ in slightly chipped d/w. Beautifully illustrated history of 'Treen', originally published in 1932. (Book Ref #21220)  £30.00

EVANS, J. A History of Jewellery. 1100 - 1870. Faber: 1953 1st ed 240 pp of text, 10 colour plates, 175 b/w plates and 48 line drawings. Very slight foxing on endpapers o/w VG+ in worn and torn d/w with some loss. (Book Ref #25123)  £15.00

EVANS, G. & EVANS, I.R. Ewenny. Potteries, Potters and Pots. Old Bakehouse Publications: 2001 1st ed 165 pp, 79 small colour figures, b/w photos, maps and line drawings, glossary, bibliog. Signed by the authors on the title page. A presentation to celebrate the contribution of the potters of Ewenny. The more detailed of the two histories on the tiny Vale of Gamorgan pottery. (Book Ref #33382)  £90.00

EYLES, D. The Doulton Lambeth Wares. Hutchinson: 1975 1st ed 178 pp, 77 colour and 167 b/w plates, b/w line drawings in text, identifying monograms and marks. Front board lightly faded o/w VG+ in torn d/w. (Book Ref #20606)  £45.00

EYLES, D. et al. Royal Doulton Figures. Produced at Burslem, Staffordshire. Royal Doulton: 1987 new ed 528 pp, 1000 colour plates and 50 b/w illustrations. F in lightly edge-worn and nicked d/w. Major work listing all the Royal Doulton figures made at Burslem between 1913 and 1987. (Book Ref #20684)  £40.00

EYLES, D. et al. Royal Doulton Figures. Produced at Burslem, Staffordshire. Royal Doulton: 1987 new ed 528 pp, 1000 colour plates and 50 b/w illustrations. Fine in lightly edge-worn d/w. Major work listing all the Royal Doulton figures made at Burslem between 1913 and 1987. A heavy book weighing 2825 grams. Please ring us first for a postal quote. (Book Ref #26448)  £18.00

FAHR-BECKER, G. Wiener Werkstatte. 1903-1932. Taschen: 1995 p/b 1st ed 244 pp, numerous colour and b/w illustrations, biographies, chronologies, bibliog. Fine. A well-illustrated and in-depth study. (Book Ref #32735)  £25.00

FASTNEDGE, R. Sheraton Furniture. Faber: 1967 1st ed 113 pp of text, 103 b/w plates, bibliog. Prelims lightly browned o/w VG+ in d/w with faded spine and back panel. (Book Ref #20030)  £15.00

FASTNEDGE, R. Sheraton Furniture. Collectors Book Club: 1973 rep 125 pp of text, 96 b/w plates, notes on the plates, bibliog. VG+/VG+. A well illustrated study of the work and life of the influential furniture designer. (Book Ref #28618)  £18.00

FAY-HALLE, A. & LAHAUSSOIS, C. Le Grand Lievre de la Faience Francaise. L'Office du Livre: 1986 1st ed 242 pp, 150 colour, 150 b/w illustrations. Bottom edge sun-faded and slightly rubbed, page edges slightly yellowed o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w. Text in French. Please note this book weighs 1950 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33557)  £20.00

FEILD, R. Macdonald Guide to Buying Antique Silver and Sheffield Plate. Macdonald: 1988 1st ed 175 pp, numerous b/w photos and illustrations, bibliog. F/F. Essential information for the collector. (Book Ref #23968)  £10.00

FEILD, R. Macdonald Guide to Buying Antique Silver and Sheffield Plate. Macdonald: 1988 1st ed 175 pp, numerous b/w photos and illustrations, bibliog. F/F. Essential information for the collector, including authenticity, techniques, hallmarks, reproductions and prices. (Book Ref #28357)  £8.00

FELCHER, C. The Needlepoint Workbook of Traditional Designs. Hale: 1975 1st ed 233 pp, b/w photos and graphs throughout, bibliog. F/VG+. Patterns chosen from Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Norwegian, Sioux and Chippewa Indian, Dutch, Afghan and Persian sources. (Book Ref #9213)  £10.00

FINCH, K. & PUTNAM, G. Caring For Textiles. Barrie Jenkins: 1977 1st ed 104 pp, b/w illustrations and line drawings, glossary. VG+ in slightly unevenly faded d/w. Written by two of the Textile Conservators at Hampton Court Palace. Particularly strong on which treatments the amateur should or should not attempt. (Book Ref #25722)  £12.00

FITZ-GERALD, D. (ed). Georgian Furniture. HMSO: 1969 third edition 30 pp, 144 b/w plates, list of plates. Owner's bookplate o/w VG+ in d/w torn without loss. A lavish survey of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of Georgian furniture, first published in 1947 and updated in 1969 with numerous new purchases. (Book Ref #24493)  £25.00

FLEISCHMANN, M. (text). & HALES, M. (photos). In The Neoclassic Style. Empire, Biedermeier and the Contemporary Home. Columbus: 1988 1st ed 158 pp, numerous colour illustrations. A Fine copy in a VG+ d/w. Part one reviews the legacies and themes of the Empire style. Part II identifies and illustrates the objects accompanying the furniture with a final chapter on the 'New Neo'. (Book Ref #29002)  £10.00

FLICK, P. The Doll's House Book. Collins: 1973 1st ed 126 pp, b/w photos, line drawings and diagrams. Small light mark on front board o/w VG+ in d/w with slightly chipped extremities. Combines the history of doll's houses with instructions on how to make a variety of them from a simple two room cottage to a Australian terraced house complete with decorative cast iron veranda. (Book Ref #17916)  £12.50

FLOWER, M. Victorian Jewellery. Cassell: 1951 1st ed 271 pp, over 200 b/w photographs and 10 colour plates, jewellers, glossary, bibliog. Bookplate o/w VG+ in worn d/w with some loss at top of back panel. A well illustrated guide to collecting Victorian jewellery with some social history and extracts from period fashion writing. (Book Ref #24960)  £15.00

GARNER, P. Phaidon Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts 1890 - 1948. Phaidon: 1978 1st ed 320 pp, 150 colour and 350 b/w photos throughout, notes, bibliog. VG+/VG+. Provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the movements in design in the first half of the century. (Book Ref #28910)  £20.00

GIBSON, M. 19th Century Lustreware. Antique Collectors Club: 2000 rep 191 pp, 164 colour and 144 b/w plates, appendix, bibliog. F/F. One of the first books on the subject to feature a large selection of colour pictures. (Book Ref #26396)  £30.00

GODDARD, L. Coalhole Rubbings. Midas: 1979 1st ed 96 pp, b/w photos, bibliog. Laminated boards. A fine copy. A wealth of design and technique of this elaborate form of decorative cast iron street furniture. (Book Ref #29033)  £8.00

GODDEN, G.A. An Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain. Barrie & Jenkins: 1980 2nd ed 390 pp, 679 b/w figures, bibliog. Owners name o/w VG+. (Book Ref #29127)  £20.00

GODDEN, G.A. An Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain. Barrie & Jenkins: 1980 2nd ed 390 pp, 679 b/w figures, bibliog. Owners name o/w VG+. (Book Ref #32110)  £25.00

GODDEN, G.A. The Handbook of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks. Herbert Jenkins: 1969 rep 197 pp, some b/w photos, b/w potter's marks. VG+ in slightly edge-worn d/w. (Book Ref #30512)  £8.00

GOODISON, N. Ormolu: The Work of Mathew Boulton. Phaidon: 1974 1st ed 398 pp, 2 colour, 174 b/w illustrations, bibliog. Inscription, page edges lightly browned o/w VG+ in slightly torn and spine-faded d/w. The first scholarly study on British ornamental ormolu pieces created at Boulton's Soho Manufactory. (Book Ref #31028)  £60.00

GOSTELOW, M. Blackwork. Batsford: 1976 1st ed 160 pp, 122 b/w photos and illustrations and 4 colour plates, organisations, suppliers, bibliog. F/F. An informative and well illustrated study of this historic and elegantly worked artform, covering its history in England and throughout the world, design and technique and contemporary work and styles. (Book Ref #29184)  £12.00

GOSTELOW, M. Embroidery. Traditional designs, techniques and patterns from all over the world. Marshall Cavendish: 1982 rep 288 pp, over 700 colour and b/w photos, diagrams and drawings, bibliog. VG/VG+. Thirteen chapters, each dealing with a region of the world, describing the geographical, religious and social factors which have influenced embroidery, with step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects. (Book Ref #31802)  £10.00

GOULD, D.W. The Top. Universal Toy Enduring Pastime. Bailey & Swinfen: 1975 1st ed 271 pp, b/w figures and line drawings in text, bibliog. VG+ in edge-worn d/w. Examines origins, technical aspects and principles. Divided into twirlers, peg-tops, whip-tops, buzzers and yo-yos. (Book Ref #19664)  £20.00

GRAHAM, C. Ceremonial and Commemorative Chairs in Great Britain. V & A: 1994 1st ed 134 pp, 150 b/w illustrations, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w. (Book Ref #32867)  £15.00

GREGORIETTI, G. Italian Gold and Silver and Jewellry. Their History and Centres. Alfieri & Lacroix: 1971 1st ed 178 pp, profuse colour and a few b/w plates, bibliog. VG+ in worn and torn d/w. (Book Ref #33189)  £15.00

GROW, L. & VON ZECK, D. American Victorian. A Style and Source book. Harper & Row: 1985 p/b 1st ed 223 pp, numerous colour and b/w illustrations, bibliog. Front cover slightly creased o/w VG+. An appreciation of a style now being enthusiastically appreciated and restored. (Book Ref #30559)  £7.50

HAINING, P. Movable Books. NEL: 1979 1st ed 141 pp, numerous colour illustrations, some folding, bibliog. Bottom edge shelf-worn, front endpaper removed o/w VG+/VG+. Revolving, dissolving, mechanical, scenic, panoramic, pop-up and other novelty books from the collection of David and Briar Philips. (Book Ref #27093)  £50.00

HALAHAN, F. & PLOWDEN, A. Looking After Antiques. The National Trust: 2003 revised ed 256 pp, colour photos and b/w illustrated throughout, Glossary, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. An invaluable guide to preserving your antiques. (Book Ref #23497)  £20.00

HALL, R. Chinese Snuff Bottles lll. BADA: 1990 1st ed 152 pp, profuse ccolour illustrations, bibliog. Fine in slightly torn d/w. The strenght of this years collection is in its diversity of materials with special mention of the extraordinary inside painted bottles. The book includes the colour catalogue and price list of the Lionel Copley Collection Part ll. (Book Ref #28455)  £25.00

HALLESY, H.L. The Glamorgan Pottery. Swansea 1814-8. Gomer: 1995 1st ed 94 pp, 172 small colour plates, b/w photos and plans. Fine in slightly indented d/w. The story of George Haynes and his pottery. The first reference volume, with many previously unrecorded pieces. (Book Ref #33399)  £20.00

HAMMOND, D. Mustache Cups. History and Marks. Wallace Homestead: 1972 p/b 1st US ed 157 pp, 135 pp of colour photos, b/w maker's marks, bibliog. VG. Useful study of the history and marks. (Book Ref #32054)  £9.00

HARDWICK, P. Discovering Horn. Lutterworth: 1981 1st ed 192 pp, 18 colour, 200 b/w photos. A Fine copy in a VG+ d/w which is chipped at the spine head. Describes identification, manufacturing techniques, staining, dyeing, polishing, care and restoration. (Book Ref #28913)  £45.00

HARROW, L. The Riverbank Collection. Silk rugs from Turkey and Persia. Scorpion Cavendish: 1996 1st ed 64 pp, colour and b/w plates, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. A small collection of the finest examples of hand-knotted silk rugs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Book Ref #7156)  £9.99

HASLAM, M. Highland Stoneware. The First Twenty Five Years of a Scottish Pottery. Richard Dennis: 1999 1st ed 112 pp, colour throughout, marks. Fine in Fine d/w. Relates every aspect of this student's dream come true, from foundation to the production of 'art pottery designed to be used', now famous world-wide. (Book Ref #32034)  £25.00

HASLAM, M. The Martin Brothers Potters. Richard Dennis: 1978 1st ed 174 pp, 274 b/w figures, b/w marks, bibliog. Pictorial laminated boards. A Fine copy. The definitive work on this band of artist potters. (Book Ref #31862)  £45.00

HAYWARD, H. World Furniture. An Illustrated History. Hamlyn: 1979 rep 320 pp, 1000 b/w and 52 colour plates. VG+/VG+. An early fully-illustrated history of furniture throughout the world. (Book Ref #30003)  £20.00

HILLIER, M. The History of Wax Dolls. Souvenir Press: 1985 1st UK ed 160 pp, profuse colour and b/w photos, Chronology, bibliog. Ex-library with label remains on fep and one blacked out stamp o/w VG+/VG+. Fine selection of dolls drawn from some of the world's major museums and collections. (Book Ref #22419)  £7.50

HOLLINGWORTH, S. The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting. Batsford: 1983 rep 144 pp, b/w photos. Top edge very lightly foxed o/w VG+ in chipped and slightly torn d/w. Includes techniques and 71 Aran pattern stitch samples and instructions. (Book Ref #21513)  £10.00

HOLZ, L. Developing Your Doll Collection. for Enjoyment and Investment. Hale: 1982 1st ed 243 pp, 125 b/w photos, resources. VG+/VG+. (Book Ref #24851)  £6.00

HONOUR, H. Cabinet Furniture Makers and Designers. Spring: 1972 rep 320 pp, 32 pp of colour, 230 of b/w illustrations. Page edges lightly tanned o/w VG+ in edge-worn d/w with 1" tear to top of back panel. Please note this book weighs 1675 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33539)  £10.00

HOPWOOD, I. & HOPWOOD, G. Denby Pottery 1809 - 1997. Richard Dennis: 1997 1st ed 136 pp, profuse colour and b/w illustrations, impressed stamps and benchmarks, bibliog. Fine in a VG+ d/w.. A detailed record of all the major decorative and tableware designs, the designers and craftspeople who produced the diversity of Denby ware. (Book Ref #29954)  £25.00

HOPWOOD, I. & HOPWOOD, G. The Shorter Connection. A.J. Wilkinson. Clarice Cliff. Crown Devon. A Family Pottery 1874 - 1974. Richard Dennis: 1992 p/b 1st ed 132 pp, profuse b/w illustrations and some colour. Card covers lightly creased and slightly faded o/w VG+. Signed by the authors on the title page. A painstakingly researched and well-illustrated history of The Shorter family, its factories and productions. (Book Ref #32220)  £16.00

HOSKINS, L (ed). The Papered Wall. History, pattern, technique. Abrams: 1994 1st ed 256 pp, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, notes, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Everything you need to know about wall-coverings and their history, design and manufacture. Includes a useful guide to care and conservation. (Book Ref #18779)  £20.00

HUGHES, G. & PUGH, R. Llanelly Pottery. Llanelli Borough Council: 1990 1st ed 144 pp, 190 colour and 116 b/w illustrations. Fine in a very lightly chipped d/w. Founded by William Chambers Jnr in 1840 as a workaday operation, the pottery's history falls into 3 main periods. The early saw mainly utilitarian goods produced, the middle era of W.T Holland when the best transfer ware was made and Samuel Shufflebottom whose sophisticated painting staved off closure for a few more years. The book focuses on both the new patterns and designs uncovered since Dilys Jenkin's book, and also on the links with other potteries and pottery families. (Book Ref #33379)  £75.00

IRVINE, L. Royal Doulton Series Ware. Volume 4: Around the World - Flora and Fauna. Richard Dennis: 1988 1st ed 242 pp, b/w illustrations throughout, Appendix. Pictorial laminated boards. VG+. The concluding volume of this popular series with a survey of scenes from around the world and colourful flora and fauna. (Book Ref #28412)  £12.00

JACKSON, LESLIE (ed). Whitefriars Glass. The Art of James Powell & Sons. Richard Dennis: 1996 p/b 1st ed 160 pp, 173 small colour plates, 241b/w illustrations, bibliog. Near Fine. Published to accompany the Manchester and London exhibition 1996-97, a strongly visual history based on the Whitechapel archive. (Book Ref #33575)  £25.00

JENKINS, M. House & Garden Samplers. David & Charles: 1996 1st ed 120 pp, profuse colour illustrations, b/w charts, bibliog. Fine/VG+. A very useful visual source book for architectural detail, plants, topiary and animals in scale with careful instructions. (Book Ref #28815)  £13.50

JOHN, W.D. & SIMCOX, A. Pontypool and Usk Japanned Wares. With the early history of the iron and tinplate industries at Pontypool. The Ceramic Book Company: 1966 rep 88 pp, 7 colour, 120 b/w illustrations. Red gilt decorated cloth with top corners slightly bumped and back panel very lightly marked . Light background foxing on some plates with actual photos unaffected o/w VG+.. Reprint with additional illustrations. One of a limited edition of 1000. (Book Ref #33378)  £45.00

JONES. Jones' Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Second Series comprising the Western Counties, bound with Volume IV Scottish Seats. Jones & Co: 1829. n.d 1st printings unpaginated, 87 English and 80 Scottish b/w steel engravings, b/w title page engraving. Boards slightly marked, titles a little faded. Front endpapers slightly split, occasional foxing, small marginal tears to two plates & 1 page, small bookplate o/w a clean, bright copy. Bound in crimson half leather binding with attractive gilt spine and marbled endpapers. Please note this book weighs 1850 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33065)  £150.00

JOURDAIN. Regency Furniture 1795 - 1820. Country Life: 1949 revised ed 188 pp, 235 b/w figs. Boards unevenly faded, some foxing o/w VG+ in edge-worn d/w with some loss at corners. (Book Ref #19454)  £15.00

KAEPPLER, A.L. (ed). Cook Voyage Artefacts in Leningrad, Berne and Florence Museums. Bishop Museum Press: 1978 p/b 1st ed 186 pp, 260 small sepia and white figures. Covers slightly grubby o/w VG. (Book Ref #32894)  £40.00

KASPARIAN, A.O. Armenian Needlelace and Embroidery. EPM: 1983 1st US ed 127 pp, b/w photos and diagrams, bibliog. Fine in chipped d/w. Introduces the knotted lace work and two-faced embroideries of a culture which survived massacres and dispersal . She records the histories and useages together with photos and instructions from the finer pieces from her collection. (Book Ref #14827)  £10.00

KING, C.E. Dolls and Dolls' Houses. Hamlyn: 1989 rep 256 pp, profuse b/w and colour photos, bibliog. VG+ in spine-faded d/w. A lavishly illustrated book for doll collectors, from beginners on up. (Book Ref #24850)  £5.00

KLAMKIN, M. The Collector's Book of Boxes. David & Charles: 1972 rep 145 pp, 182 b/w photos. VG+ in VG+ d/w. Useful survey of a great variety of boxes and their uses. (Book Ref #31598)  £6.00

KLAMKIN, M. The Collector's Book of Boxes. David & Charles: 1972 rep 145 pp, 182 b/w photos. Fine in a price-clipped d/w. Useful survey of a great variety of boxes and their uses. (Book Ref #31599)  £6.00

KLEIN, D. & LLOYD, W. The History of Glass. Black Cat: 1993 rep 288 pp, 275 colour and 50 b/w photos, glossary, bibliog. Remains of owner's label on front endpaper o/w VG+/VG+. Profusely illustrated guide to decorative glass; from its origins in pre-Roman times to the second World War and beyond. (Book Ref #28433)  £10.00

KNIGHTS, C.C. & NORMAN, F.E. Commercial Art Practice. A working textbook for all who produce, buy, sell, or use art in commerce. Crosby Lockwood: 1930 enlarged ed 169 pages + adverts, 108 line and half-tone blocks, some in col. Cloth covered boards VG+. Chapters include 'The Intaglio Process', 'The Air Brush', 'Halftone Work', and 'The Designing of Posters'. (Book Ref #10433)  £13.50

KUHN, F. Wrought Iron. Harrap: 1982 rep 120 pp, 191 b/w illustrations. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. Deals with wrought iron as art, stressing consideration of design for the craftsman. The profuse plates show examples of collaborations between architects and craftsmen both general and detailed. (Book Ref #32394)  £30.00

KUNZLE, D. History of The Comic Strip. Vol 1: The Early Comic Strip. Narrative Strips and Picture Stories in the European Broadsheet from c.1450 to 1825. University of California University: 1973 1st ed 471 pp, colour frontis and profuse b/w plates, many of them full page and one folding, collection of broadsheets, bibliog. Bookplate o/w VG+ in slightly chipped d/w with lightly sun-faded spine. The formal and cultural evolution of the form. Divided into politics, personal morality, Hogarth and the Hogarthians and a conclusion. (Book Ref #22061)  £150.00

LABANOV-ROSTOVSKY, N. Revolutionary Ceramics. Soviet Porcelain 1917-1927. Studio Vista: 1990 1st ed 160 pp, 173 colour photos, chronology, signatures and marks, monograms of unidentified artists. Fine in a Fine d/w. Offers a historical and cultural background to the use of Post-Revolutionary Russian ceramics as state ideological propaganda. The work of some fifty artists is shown with explanatory captions and detailed biographies. (Book Ref #32088)  £25.00

LAMBROU, A. Fountain Pens. Vintage and Modern. Sothebys: 1993 3rd Imp 244 pp, 39 colour, 78 b/w photos, b/w photos and figures in text. Inscription o/w F/VG+. 'authoritatative and comprehensive reference' covering all the major manufacturers, types and countries of production, using specially commissioned photographs. (Book Ref #29320)  £18.00

LANGHAM, M. Belleek. Irish Porcelain. Quiller: 1993 1st ed 187 pp, 500 original colour photos, bibliog. F/VG+. An illustrated guide to over two thousand pieces painstakingly and authoritatively researched. (Book Ref #26044)  £40.00

LANGLEY MOORE, D. The Child in Fashion. Batsford: 1953 1st ed 100 pp, b/w photos. Light foxing throughout, inscription and faint date stamp o/w VG in edge-worn d/w. Illustrated with child models in Moore's own extensive collection. (Book Ref #20901)  £15.00

LATTIMORE, C.R.. English Nineteenth Century Press Moulded Glass. Barrie & Jenkins: 1979 1st ed 184 pp, 12 colour, 96 b/w illustrations, glossary, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w. Long unfashionable, Lattimore produced the first survey including the Sowerbys of Gateshead, George Davidson and Co and Henry Greener and Co together with other major manufacturers and the social history of the glass houses. (Book Ref #33517)  £35.00

LAUNERT, E. Scent and Scent Bottles. Barrie & Jenkins: 1974 1st ed 176 pp, 20 colour plates, 200 b/w figures, bibliog. VG+ in a torn and repaired d/w. The first section is on perfume, it's origins, past production and effects. There are illustrations of several hundred containers from both public and private collections:plus a section on pomanders and smelling boxes as amulets and hygiene aids. (Book Ref #29351)  £15.00

LE CORBEILLER, C. European and American Snuff Boxes 1730-1830. Viking: 1966 1st ed 120 pp, colour frontis, 703 b/w illustrations, b/w line drawings and marks, glossary, bibliog. Fine in slightly torn d/w. Every type, material and national output is examined. Where possible the work of individual craftsmen is considered. (Book Ref #21337)  £10.00

LEA, Z.R. (ed). The Ornamented Tray. Two Centuries of Ornamented Trays (1720-1920). Tuttle: 1971 1st ed 255 pp, profuse b/w photos. Rear pasted-down endpaper lacks glue at inner edge and is lightly foxed, small mark on top edge o/w VG+ in spine-faded d/w, edge-worn at spine ends. Based on Esther Stevens Brazer's Photographic Collection. Six chapters discuss lace-edge painting, the 'Chippendale' style, gold leaf ornamentation, freehand bronze technique, stencilling and country-painted trays. (Book Ref #32924)  £32.00

LEE, D. The Wade Dynasty. Kudos: 1996 p/b 1st ed 112 pp, 12 pp of colour photos, numerous b/w illustrations, tables and a map. VG+. From tiles for the London Underground to rocket nose cones, Wades manufactured much more than Whimsies by the million in a company, bought from an Aunt for <@250>60. (Book Ref #29246)  £10.00

LEFKOWITH, C.M. The Art of Perfume. Discovering and collecting perfume bottles. Thames & Hudson: 1998 p/b rep 208 pp, 370 illustrations, 220 in colour, A-Z of perfume, bibliog. Fine. The result of many year's research, this lavishly illustrated survey presents some of the most striking designs in perfume bottles and flasks and outlines the social and historical background to their creation. (Book Ref #29143)  £18.00

LEVY, A. A Century of Model Trains 1870-1970. Ein Jahrhundert Modelleisenbahnen. New Cavendish Books: 1974 1st ed 208 pp, 450 illustrations, 187 in colour, bibliog. Fine in slightly nicked d/w. (Book Ref #29502)  £20.00

LEWIS, G. A Collector's History of English Pottery. Antique Collectors Club: 1985 3rd revised ed 360 pp, nearly 700 b/w and 62 colour illustrations, bibliog. VG+ in lightly edge-worn d/w. Comprehensive and highly readable overview focuses on distinguishing between styles and factories offering perspective on techniques to assist in the development of a sound knowledge base by the reader. (Book Ref #24537)  £25.00

LEWIS, J.M. The Ewenny Potteries. National Museum of Wales: 1982 p/b 1st ed 126 pp, 64 b/w photos, 31 b/w figures containing numerous small b/w drawings, complete list of vessels in private hands. Fine. An account of the potters and potteries of Ewenny in Glamorgan, from the eighteenth century to 1918, drawing on documents and oral records. Founded in 1610, the pottery has remained in the same family. Includes a representative selection of the surviving complete vessels. (Book Ref #32672)  £85.00

LINCOLN, W.A. The Complete Manual of Wood Veneering. Stobart: 1984 1st ed 400 pp, 4 pp colour and numerous b/w drawings and diagrams. VG+ in edge-worn d/w. (Book Ref #22903)  £18.00

LINLEY, D. Classical Furniture. Pavilion: 1995 p/b 1st thus 192 pp, numerous colour and b/w illustrations, directory of furniture. Fine. A survey of classicism, including a pattern book, and concluding by exploring the linking of old and new. (Book Ref #28041)  £12.00

LITCHFIELD, F. Pottery and Porcelain. A & C Black: 1971 6th ed 356 pp, 64 b/w plates, upwards of 2000 marks and monograms. VG+ in a slightly edge-worn d/w. (Book Ref #31731)  £30.00

LOWES, MRS. Chats on Old Lace and Needlework. T.Fisher Unwin: 1908 1st ed 377 pp, colour frontis, 46 b/w plates of old lace, 29 of needlework. Attractive lace design on front board and spine, gilt lettering, occasional light foxing o/w VG+. (Book Ref #21909)  £30.00

LUDDINGTON, J. Starting To Collect Silver. Antique Collectors Club: 1988 rep 225 pp, profuse b/w illustrations and marks, bibliog. F/VG+. (Book Ref #21568)  £18.00

LUXTON, E. The Technique of Honiton Lace. Batsford: 1979 1st ed 168 pp, 65 b/w photos, 70 diagrams, 52 pattern prickings, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. (Book Ref #22588)  £12.00

MACCARTHY, F. Eric Gill. Faber: 1989 1st ed 338 pp, b/w photos and drawings throughout, notes, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. 'An explosively scandalous biography'. - The Sunday Times. (Book Ref #22476)  £18.00

MACDONALD, BRIAN. W. Tribal Rugs. Treasures of The Black Tent. Antique Collectors Club: 1997 1st ed 302 pp, 208 colour plates, glossary, recommended reading. Bottom board edges have 3 small watermarked areas, page edges lightly fingered o/w a crisp, tight VG+ copy in a chipped d/w. The weaving history of the nomadic peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, The Caucasus and Central Asia. Designs include Kurdish, Shahsavan, Lot and Bakhtiyari, Lor, Quashqa, Khamsen Confederacy, Taimuri and Baluch. (Book Ref #33082)  £150.00

MAIDMENT, M. A Manual of Hand-Made Bobbin Lace Work. Batsford: 1983 rep 184 pp, 103 b/w photos, 69 line drawings. Small inscription o/w F/VG+. Classic book first published in 1931. (Book Ref #19615)  £8.50

MANCHIP, D. Artist's and Craftsmen of The Nineteenth Century Derby China Factory. Landmark Collector's Library: 2004 1st ed 191 pp, approx 200 colour plates, Derby painter's time line, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Sumptuously illustrated investigation of the Derby workers in the first half of the nineteenth century. The result of six year's labour, Manchip has provided attributions in what he acknowledges to be a 'minefield' of a subject. (Book Ref #31998)  £20.00

MANKOWITZ, W. Wedgwood. Spring Books: 1967 rep 284 pp, 8 colour plates and 116 b/w illustrations. VG+ in edge-worn and torn d/w with minor losses to extremities. Detailed monograph covering the Wedgwood factory's wares from the very earliest products. (Book Ref #20687)  £15.00

MANSER, J. Rodney Kinsman. The Logical Art of Furniture. Fourth Estate: 1992 p/b 1st ed 112 pp, numerous b/w illustrations, a few small colour, chronology, awards. VG+. (Book Ref #31746)  £12.00

MARTIN, R. The Sculpted Forest. Sculptures in the Forest of Dean. Redcliffe: 1990 p/b 1st ed 95 pp, 20 colour and 34 b/w plates, bibliog. VG+. Works by 16 artists with the superb backdrop of the Land Between Two Rivers. (Book Ref #26593)  £10.00

MEBANE, J. Collecting Brides' Baskets and Other Table Glass Fancies. Wallace-Homestead: 1976 p/b 1st ed 174 pp, some colour, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliog. Card covers slightly rubbed o/w VG+. (Book Ref #32087)  £8.00

MENKES, S. The Windsor Style. Grafton: 1987 1st ed 224 pp, 122 col, 74 b/w photos. Faint traces of previous price on front endpaper o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w. Signed, with the Menkes flourish, on the half title page. 'in her passion for jewels, in her bibelots and bijoux, The Duke of Windsor found his mother in Wallis'. (Book Ref #32639)  £30.00

MESSENGER, M. Pottery and Tiles of The Severn Valley. A Descriptive Catalogue. Remploy: 1979 1st ed 317 pp, profuse b/w and 24 colour plates, appendices on Severn Gorge pottery-decorated and the C.H. Temple Collection: non local items. Ex-Library with labels removed and one small stamp tippex-ed out on the title page o/w VG+ in an edge-worn d/w. Includes Jackfield, Benthall Potteries, Maw & Co, Craven Dunhill and Co, Carter & Co, Miscellaneous Shropshire pottery and Delft Tiles. (Book Ref #31938)  £25.00

MEULENBELT-NIEUWBURG, A. Embroidery Motifs from Dutch Samplers. Batsford: 1984 2nd expanded ed 192 pp, 6 colour plates, 14 b/w photos and numerous b/w cross-stitch charts, photographic sources, bibliog. VG+/ VG+. Classic work now expanded to include over 700 colour coded cross stitch charts and their symbolism by the then head of textiles and needlework at the Dutch National Folk Museum. (Book Ref #28038)  £18.00

MEYER, A.P. Oceanic Art. Konemann: 1995 1st ed 640 pp, colour and b/w illustrations. Fine in Fine d/w. Originally issued as two volumes. Covers Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia. (Book Ref #30296)  £25.00

MILBOURN, M. & MILBOURN, E. Understanding Miniature British Pottery and Porcelain. 1730 - Present Day. Antique Collectors Club: 1983 1st ed 183 pp, 15 colour plates and 229 b/w photos. VG+/VG+. A lavishly illustrated and comprehensive study. (Book Ref #26568)  £6.00

MORAN, J. Stanley Morison. His Typographic Achievement. Lund Humphries: 1971 1st ed 184 pp, some colour and b/w illustrations. VG+ in an edge-worn d/w. One of the Portraits in Graphic Arts series. Morison's typographical achievements, which included editorship of The Times Literary Supplement, were many, some of them disputed. This is a critical assessment of his career rather than a biography. (Book Ref #32544)  £12.00

MORLEY- FLETCHER, H. & MCILROY Christie's Pictorial History of European Pottery. Phaidon: 1984 1st ed 319 pp, 1377 illustrations, 143 in col. Fine in slightly spine-faded d/w. Comprehensive review of the range of pottery produced in Europe between 1400 and 1820, with over 1800 pieces arranged in their geographical and historical sequence. (Book Ref #32278)  £18.00

MOURLOT, F. Twentieth Century Posters. Wellfleet Press: 1989 1st ed 14 pp of text, profuse colour full page plates. Near Fine in a Fine d/w. The work of Chagall, Braque, Picassso, Dufy, Matisse, Miro and Leger. (Book Ref #31690)  £25.00

MOURLOT, F. Twentieth Century Posters. Wellfleet Press: 1989 1st ed 14 pp of text, profuse colour full page plates. Gift inscription o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w. The work of Chagall, Braque, Picassso, Dufy, Matisse, Miro and Leger. (Book Ref #32288)  £20.00

MOURON, H. & TAYLOR, M. (trans). Cassandre. Thames & Hudson: 1985 1st UK ed 314 pp, 398 illustrations, 90 in colour and mostly full page, sets and costumes in chronological order. Small mark on fore-edge o/w Fine/Fine. A superbly illustrated study of this great Ukrainian-born commercial artist by his son. Includes his theatrical designs, typography and lithography as well as the poster art. His work incorporated aspects of contemporary avant-garde art movements with mechanistic elements so they were transformed into 'components of almost classical grandeur'. (Book Ref #27162)  £95.00

MUSGRAVE, C. Regency Furniture. 1800-1830. Faber: 1961 1st ed 156 pp of text, 96 b/w plates, glossary, bibliog. VG+ in a lightly edge-worn d/w. Traces the development of styles, techniques and taste in their social context including a section on processes and materials. ...'by far the most complete and authoritative account...' Ralph Edwards, Keeper of Furniture at the V and A. (Book Ref #27607)  £20.00

McCONNEL, B. The Collectors Guide to Thimbles. Bracken: 1999 rep 95 pp, colour and b/w photos throughout, glossary. F/F. An essential reference book for all serious thimble collectors. (Book Ref #27300)  £6.00

NADELHOFFER. Cartier. Thames & Hudson: 1999 p/b 1st thus 292 pp, 493 illustrations, 198 in colour, chronology, bibliog. Spine-faded o/w VG+. (Book Ref #32279)  £12.00

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES. Welsh Tokens of the 17th Century. A. McLay: 1973 p/b 1st ed 144 pp, numerous small b/w illustrations. Fine. The Welsh National Museum's collection of this material is by far the largest in existence. They throw light on the character of contemporary Welsh retail trade and are an indication of the wide numbers of shops trading at the time. (Book Ref #30407)  £10.00

NEFF, I.C. & MAGGS, C.V. Dictionary of Oriental Rugs. With a Monogram on Identification by Weave. A.D. Donker: 1977 1st ed 137 pp, 84 colour plates. colour folding map in rear pocket. Inked-out inscription on front endpaper. Edge of folding map creased o/w VG+ in an edge-worn d/w. The first book of its kind to be published, including life-size illustrations of detail from the backs of rugs. (Book Ref #32447)  £25.00

NEWMAN, E.P. The Early Paper Money of America. Whitman: 1967 1st ed 359 pp, profuse b/w illustrations, Appendix. VG+ in worn d/w. Extensively illustrated study of the paper money issued in America from 1686 to 1789. (Book Ref #22734)  £25.00

NEWMAN, H. An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass. Thames & Hudson: 1977 1st ed unpaginated, 608 b/w and 17 colour illustrations. Owner's inscription o/w VG+ in a slightly creased d/w. 'A comprehensive dictionary primarily intended to define terms relating to glass and glassware' with 2,442 entries. (Book Ref #32137)  £15.00

NEZU, KAICHIRO. Catalogue of Selected Masterpieces. 2 volumes. Nezu Institute of Fine Arts: 1984 p/b 1st ed unpaginated, 662 plates of which 58 are in colour. Both softback volumes Fine in a very lightly worn slipcase. A pictorial record of the artefacts of the Nezu Institute of Fine Arts in Tokyo, currently closed for renovation and not due to re-open until 2009. With foreword in English. (Book Ref #32984)  £40.00

NIKIFOROVA, L. & PRIYMENKO, V. Russian Porcelain. Aurora Art Publishers: 1973 1st ed unpaginated, 164 colour plates, list of marks. VG+ in VG+ d/w. Introduction and captions for colour plates in English and Russian. The first time many of these Hermitage Museum pieces has been shown. (Book Ref #32230)  £15.00

NORMAN, A.V.B. Wallace Collection: Catalogue of Ceramics 1. Pottery, Maiolica, Faience, Stoneware. The Wallace Collection: 1976 p/b 1st ed 443 pp, 2 colour plates, 203 b/w illustrations, sales, exhibitions, bibliog. VG. (Book Ref #31288)  £10.00

NOTTINGHAM, P. The Technique of Bobbin Lace. Batsford: 1995 revised ed 222 pp, nearly 400 b/w photos and illustrations, appendix. F in very slightly chipped d/w. Standard working manual. (Book Ref #19310)  £10.00

NOTTINGHAM, P. The Technique of Bobbin Lace. Batsford: 1976 1st ed 222 pp, nearly 400 b/w photos and illustrations, appendix. VG+ in slightly nicked d/w. Standard working manual. (Book Ref #22589)  £10.00

OGDEN, JACK. The Intelligent Layman's Book of Jewellery. The Intelligent Layman Publishers: 2006 1st ed 259 pp, 329 colour illustrations. Fine in a lightly indented d/w. A worldwide survey of 5000 years of adornment. (Book Ref #32632)  £40.00

ORD-HUME, A.W.J.G. Collecting Musical Boxes. And How to Repair Them. Allen & Unwin: 1967 1st ed 140 pp, b/w photos and line drawings throughout, bibliog. VG+/VG+. Written and illustrated by a leading authority on mechanical musical instruments. (Book Ref #27117)  £20.00

OSTERGARD, D.E. Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946. American Federation of Arts: 1987 p/b 1st ed 365 pp, profuse b/w figures, bibliog. Fine. Published in conjunction with the 1987 Exhibition of the same name, curated by the author. (Book Ref #31884)  £35.00

PAINE, M. Textile Classics. A Complete Guide to Furnishing Fabrics and Their Uses. Mitchell Beazley: 1990 1st ed 240 pp, profuse colour illustrations, glossary, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Useful reference for over 1000 classic fabrics together with analysis for practical and decorative use. (Book Ref #31231)  £18.00

PAULSON TOWNSEND, W.G. Modern Decorative Art in England Its Development and Character. Volume 1 Woven and Printed Fabrics, Wallpapers, Lace and Embroidery. Batsford: n.d. (1922) 1st ed 147 pp, 127 colour, 170 sepia illustrations. Boards unevenly faded and slightly watermarked with some small punctures. Occasional light marginal marks o/w internally bright and attractive. Only volume published from a projected series of 5. (Book Ref #33429)  £30.00

PERRY, B. (ed) et al. American Ceramics. Rizzoli: 1989 1st ed 400 pp, 582 illustrations with some colour from the collection of The Everson Museum of Art, bibliog. Lower corners slightly bumped o/w VG+ in chipped d/w. A chronological history with five essays which views American ceramics as a major contributor to an American aesthetic. Barbara Perry was curator of ceramics at The Everson Museum of Art which initiated the first Ceramic National Exhibition in 1896. A 2300 gram book which would cost <@250>23.66 airmail and <@250>12.22 surface to the USA at printed paper rate. (Book Ref #33387)  £45.00

PHILLIPS, B. Tapestry. Phaidon: 1994 1st ed 240 pp, profuse b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Please note this book weighs 1975 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33556)  £15.00

PHILLIPS, BARTY. Tapestry. Phaidon: 1994 1st ed 240 pp, profuse colour illustrations, glossary, tapestry collections, buying & caring for tapestries, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w. Please note this book weighs 1875 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33510)  £15.00

PICKFORD, I. Starting to Collect Antique Silver. Antique Collectors Club: 2003 enlarged ed 190 pp, profuse colour and b/w photos, names & makers, bibliog. Fine in a fine d/w. A comprehensive look at the subject, suitable for beginners and collectors alike, with a large number of photos appearing in book form for the first time. (Book Ref #27686)  £10.00

PINN, KEITH. Paktong. The Chinese Alloy in Europe 1680-1920. Antique Collectors Club: 1999 1st ed 190 pp, 17 colour plates and over 100 b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. This rare 16th century Chinese alloy was relatively unknown until Pinn's book, based largely around his own collection. His painstaking research has traced Paktong from its Chinese origins to eighteenth century Britain and Mathew Boulton's experiments with the alloy. (Book Ref #33381)  £40.00

POLE, L. Iwa L'Ewa. V & A: 1999 1st ed 89 pp, colour and b/w photos. Laminated boards. Near Fine. Yoruba and Benin Collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The title is a Yoruba saying, meaning "Character is beauty." Includes a cultural background. (Book Ref #31665)  £10.00

QUAYLE, E. Old Cook Books. An Illustrated History. Studio Vista: 1978 1st ed 256 pp, over a 100 b/w illustrations, bibliog. F in lightly spine faded and edge worn d/w. 'More than the definitive bioliographical history'. (Book Ref #15816)  £20.00

QUAYLE, E. The Collector's Book of Books. Studio Vista: 1971 1st ed 144 pp, b/w and colour illustrations throughout, glossary. VG+ in lightly edge worn d/w. The first general work to consider the entire history of English literature from the viewpoint of the book collector, it remains a useful reference. (Book Ref #10412)  £25.00

RAGUIN, V.C. The History of Stained Glass. The Art of Light Medieval to Contemporary. Thames & Hudson: 2008 p/b 1st p/b 288 pp, profuse ccolour illustrations, glossary, bibliog. VG+. Please note this book weighs 1650 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #33784)  £16.00

RAMSDEN, C. London Bookbinders. 1780 - 1840. Batsford: 1987 rep 155 pp, a few b/w illustrations. VG+/VG+. (Book Ref #25044)  £8.00

RAVEDA, V. Khymer Mythology. Secrets of Ankor. Weatherhill: 1998 p/b new ed 181 pp, colour photography throughout, glossary, bibliog. Fine. An explanation of the stories in stone. (Book Ref #32780)  £15.00

REILLY, R. Wedgewood. Stockton Press: 1989 1st ed Vol 1. 727pages, Vol 2. 823 pages, 1000's b/w and colour illustrations, notes. 2 vol boxed set, three small marks on title page of vol 1 o/w Fine set.. Stunningly presented and encyclopedic. Published @ <@250>500. (Book Ref #14513)  £175.00

REILLY, V. Paisley Patterns. A design source book. Studio: 1989 1st ed unpaginated, 100 colour plates. F/F. The best pieces from the Paisley Museum illustrate some of the most enduring motifs in the world. (Book Ref #24807)  £18.00

REILLY, R. & SAVAGE, G. The Dictionary of Wedgwood. Antique Collectors' Club: 1980 1st ed 414 pp, 23 colour plates and numerous b/w photos, Appendix, bibliog. VG+ in slightly torn d/w. Standard reference work. (Book Ref #23465)  £20.00

RIBERA, A.L. & SCHENONE, H.H. Plateria Sudamericana de los siglos XVII-XX. Hirmer Verlag: 1981 p/b 1st ed 384 pp, 16 colour plates, profuse b/w illustrations, b/w map, notes, bibliog. A Fine copy. Text in GermaSpanish. The catalogue for the 1981 exhibition of South American silver held in Munich at The Staatliche Museum fur Volkerkunde. Hard to find. (Book Ref #30086)  £100.00

RICE, D.G. The Illustrated Guide to Rockingham Pottery and Porcelain. Barrie & Jenkins: 1971 1st ed 194 pp, 8 colour and 171 b/w plates, bibliog. Boards unevenly faded, edges lightly fingered o/w VG+ in lightly edge-worn and internally repaired d/w. (Book Ref #20893)  £25.00

RICHTER, A. Arts and Crafts of Indonesia. Thames & Hudson: 1993 p/b 1st ed 160 pp, 156 colour and 43 b/w illustrations by John Storey and map, glossary, bibliog. Fine. First-hand research into the regional variations in textiles, wood, horn, ceramics, terracotta, metalwork, jewellery, folk bronzes, puppets and masks. (Book Ref #31140)  £10.00

RICHTER, A. Arts and Crafts of Indonesia. Thames & Hudson: 1993 p/b 1st ed 160 pp, 156 colour and 43 b/w illustrations by John Storey and map, glossary, bibliog. Fine. First-hand research into the regional variations in textiles, wood, horn, ceramics, terracotta, metalwork, jewellery, folk bronzes, puppets and masks. (Book Ref #31184)  £10.00

ROBERTSON, E.G. & ROBERTSON, J. Cast Iron Decoration. A World Survey. Thames & Hudson: 1994 p/b 1st p/b 336 pp, 521 b/w plates, glossary, bibliog. VG+. A solid world-wide photographic inventory by a man who realized that lack of aesthetic value was eroding the world's heritage of cast iron during the 1950s. Uses pattern books and manufacturer's catalogues for much documentation. (Book Ref #33618)  £18.00

RODGERS, D. Coronation Souvenirs and Commemoratives. Latimer: 1975 1st ed 144 pp, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliog. VG/VG. Describes the social, political, industrial and stylistic development of souvenirs issued by the Crown since 1546, including the wide range of commemorative items produced. (Book Ref #29903)  £8.00

ROSE, R.E. English Dial Clocks. Antiques Collector's Club: 2000 revised ed 255 pp, 253 b/w illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, 385 line drawings, appendices. First few top corners lightly creased o/w VG+ in d/w with a vertically creased and nicked back panel. The history and evolution of the dial clock from its inception in the 1720s through its Victorian heyday when it adorned every public building (the bank of England had 400) till the inception of electric clocks.. Rose has handled and restored many examples of the finely worked movements and elegantly simple dials himself prior to writing this invaluable volume. (Book Ref #33738)  £25.00

ROSSI, F. Mosaics. A Survey of their History and Techniques. Pall Mall: 1970 1st UK ed 200 pp, 102 b/w and colour photos, glossary, notes, bibliog. Fine in a slightly nicked d/w. A well illustrated study of the development of the art of mosaics from its origins to the present day, taking in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome and Pompeii and how this pagan art form was transformed into an important expression of early Christian art. (Book Ref #29092)  £20.00

RUMSEY, J. Victorian Relief-Moulded Jugs. Richard Dennis: 1987 p/b 1st ed 47 pp, profuse b/w photos and illustrations. VG+. An exhibition catalogue for a showing at Richard Dennis in London in December 1987. (Book Ref #29545)  £8.00

RUMSEY, J. Victorian Relief-Moulded Jugs. Richard Dennis: 1987 p/b 1st ed 47 pp, profuse b/w photos and illustrations. Fine. An exhibition catalogue for a London showing at Richard Dennis, in December 1987. (Book Ref #31919)  £8.00

RUSH, J. The Ingenious Beilbys. Barrie & Jenkins: 1973 1st ed 168 pp, 98 colour and b/w illustrations, bibliog. F in edge-worn and slightly torn d/w. Rush's monograph on the greatest English glass enamellers, William, Ralph and Mary Beilby of Newcastle was the result of many year's painstaking research. (Book Ref #17224)  £15.00

SAFFORD, C.L. & BISHOP, R. America's Quilts and Coverlets. Dutton: 1972 1st ed 313 pp, 472 b/w and 122 colour illustrations throughout, bibliog. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. Authoritative visual history of American bedcovering design, materials and techniques. (Book Ref #32184)  £15.00

SANDON, J. The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain Volume 1. 1751 - 1851. Antique Collector's Club: 1996 rep 384 pp, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, appendices, bibliog. VG in slightly nicked d/w. Contains detailed new information on excavations at the old factory sites and illustrates the major finds. (Book Ref #25530)  £38.00

SAVAGE, G. English Ceramics. J.F Gonthier: 1983 rep 268 pp, colour and b/w plates. Top edge slightly foxed o/w VG+ in slightly faded d/w with small label 'ghost' on front panel. Examines ceramics as 'social documents' of their time.. (Book Ref #24944)  £15.00

SCARISBRICK, D. Jewellery in Britain 1066-1837. A Documentary, Social, Literary and Artistic Survey. Michael Russell: 1994 1st ed 431 pp, 133 b/w illustrations and 45 b/w figures, notes, bibliog. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper o/w Fine in a very lightly spine-faded d/w. Considered the successor to Joan Evan's English Jewellery, a detailed overview of a complex history. (Book Ref #33597)  £20.00

SHEA, J.G. The Pennsylvania Dutch. And Their Furniture. Van Nostrand Reinhold: 1980 1st ed 226 pp, profuse b/w illustrations, line drawings and diagrams, bibliog. Prelims lightly unevenly browned o/w VG+ in nicked d/w. Includes the history and construction with materials, methods, tools and devices with step-by-step construction instructions. (Book Ref #33455)  £15.00

SHENTON, A. & SHENTON, R. The Price Guide to Collectable Clocks. 1840-1940. Antique Collectors Club: 1985 revised ed 477 pp, 34 colour plates, over 700 b/w illustrations. Fine in lightly worn d/w. (Book Ref #29215)  £25.00

SHINN, C. & SHINN, D. The Illustrated Guide to Victorian Parian China. Barrie & Jenkins: 1971 1st ed 125 pp, 3 colour and 117 b/w plates, bibliog. A few fox spots to prelims and edges o/w VG+ in slightly chipped d/w. (Book Ref #20892)  £15.00

SLACK, RAYMOND. English Pressed Glass 1930-1900. Barrie & Jenkins: 1987 1st ed 208 pp, 15 colour and 90 b/w illustrations, design registrations, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w with clear cellophane wrapper easily removable. Divided into the early history, the manufacturers of the North East and those of Lancashire. Traces the history and development with a full list of all registered glass designs from the period. Examines the influence of Crane and Sowerby on a method which 'brought the costly crystal of antiquity to the tables of the poor'. (Book Ref #33411)  £75.00

SLADEN, M. & YEDGAR, A. (eds). Panic Attack. Art in The Punk Years. Barbican/Merrill: 2007 1st ed 223 pp, profuse colour and b/w illustrations. Small colour fault in verso of front endpaper, thin crayon mark at top of title page, o/w VG+ in Fine d/w. Published to coincide with the Barbican Exhibition. Featuring essays by British and U.S commentators, this is the work of over thirty leading artists of the decade 1973-1984.. (Book Ref #33218)  £20.00

SOTHEBY'S. Bibliotheque Marcel Jeanson Deuxieme Partie Ornithologie. Sotheby's: 1988 1st ed 205 pp, profuse illustrations mostly in colour, bibliog. Fine in a slightly creased d/w. Catalogue of the 1988 Monaco sale with text in French. (Book Ref #32713)  £25.00

SOTHEBY'S. Bibliotheque du Chateau de La Roche-Guyon. Provenant de la Succession de Gilbert de la Rochefoucould Duc de la Roche-Guyon. Sotheby's: 1987 p/b 1st ed 233 pp, b/w and some colour throughout, bibliog. VG+. Catalogue of the 1987 Monaco sale with text in French. (Book Ref #32707)  £10.00

SOTHEBY'S. Fine Jewels & Jewels For the Collector. Sotheby's: 1991 p/b 1st ed 78 pp, several colour photos. VG+. Includes prices realised. Catalogue of the June 1991 sale. (Book Ref #32897)  £6.00

SOTHEBY'S. Graham Greene. The Collection of Clinton Ives Smullyan Jr. Sotheby's: 1996 p/b 1st ed 96 pp, b/w photos, bibliog. Near Fine. Prices Realised leaflet loosely inserted. Catalogue of the September 1996 sale. (Book Ref #32715)  £18.00

SOTHEBY'S. Important Watches, Clocks, Barometers, Horological books and Mechanical Musical Instruments. Sotheby's: 2001 p/b 1st ed 160 pp, numerous colour photos. Near Fine.. Catalogue of the April 2001 sale. (Book Ref #32704)  £8.00

SOTHEBY'S. Jewels. Antique, Period and Contemporary. Sotheby's: 2004 p/b 1st ed 182 pp, numerous colour photos. VG+. Catalogue of the December 2004 sale. (Book Ref #32705)  £8.00

SOTHEBY'S. Musical Instruments. Sotheby's: 1986 p/b 1st ed unpaginated, numerous b/w photos. VG+. Prices Realised leaflet loosely inserted. Catalogue of the November 1986 sale. (Book Ref #32706)  £8.00

SOTHEBY'S. Oriental Carpets. Hotel des Bergues Geneva. Sotheby's: 1984 p/b 1st ed 212 pp, numerous colour and b/w photos. Fine. Catalogue of the May 1984 sale. (Book Ref #32709)  £12.00

SOTHEBY'S. Una importanta coleccion de Obra Grafica y Libros Illustrados de Joan Miro. Procedentes de la Funacion Joan Miro de Barcelona. Sotheby's: 1989 1st ed unpaginated, small colour illustrations throughout. Fine in a VG+ d/w. Prices Realised leaflet loosely inserted. Catalogue of the February 1989 sale with text in Spanish. (Book Ref #32708)  £20.00

SPARKES, I. The English Country Chair. An illustrated history of chairs and chairmaking. Spurbooks: 1973 1st ed 160 pp, b/w photos and drawings, glossary, bibliog. Fine in a price-clipped d/w. Includes the craft and industry as well as design and style. (Book Ref #27417)  £20.00

SPOURS, J. Art Deco Tableware. Ward Lock: 1988 1st ed 223 pp, numerous colour photos of 150 designs, bibliog. VG+ in d/w with slightly scuffed and creased top edge. Combines the output of 100 well and lesser known factories with the wider design and social background.. (Book Ref #32916)  £18.00

STANSKY, P. William Morris , C.R. Ashbee and The Arts and Crafts. Printed by The Whittington Press for The Nine Elms: 1984 1st ed 15 pp + 2pp of notes. Card bound in blue William Morris 'Willow' pattern paper. Tiny nick at bottom front corner o/w Fine. No. 146 of 500 copies. Set in Monotype Caslon on Wm. Somerville's laid paper. Signed by author on limitation page at rear. (Book Ref #32162)  £25.00

STANTON, V. & COOPER-WILLIS, E. (foreword). The Story of Portmeirion Potteries 1960-1995. Portmeirion Potteries: 1995 1st ed 60 pp, numerous colour illustrations, chronology. VG+. Written to commemorate Portmeirion Potteries' 35th anniversary, the brief history charts its growth and success. (Book Ref #33752)  £8.00

STONE, GEORGE CAMERON. A Glossary of The Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour. In all countries and at all times together with some closely related subjects. Jack Brussel: 1961 rep 700 pp, 875 b/w illustrations. Fine in d/w with slightly darkened spine and small label residue on back panel. An exhaustive study of 3500 different kinds of weapon. Please note this book weighs 2025 grams and will require extra postage if ordered on ABE or Biblio. Do contact us for a postal quote before ordering. (Book Ref #32927)  £25.00

STOTT, C. Celestial Charts. Antique Maps of The Heavens. Studio: 1991 1st ed 128 pp, 65 colour plates, list of plates. Fine in a Fine d/w. A history of the heavenly constellations and their astronomers with a lively commentary. A heavy book which will require additional postage. (Book Ref #32651)  £18.00

STOTT, C. Celestial Charts. Antique Maps of The Heavens. Studio: 1991 1st ed 128 pp, 65 colour plates, list of plates. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. A history of the heavenly constellations and their astronomers with a lively commentary. A heavy book which will require additional postage. (Book Ref #32958)  £15.00

STREET, FRASER. Moorcroft. The Phoenix Years. WMP: 1997 1st ed 191 pp, numerous colour photographers, marks. Fine in VG+ d/w. With dedications by the author under his real name of Hugh Edwards and Eric Knowles, writer of the preface. Published to celebrate the company's centenary, The inside story of how Edwards and Richard Denns rescued the near-defunct company and struggled to give it rebirth. (Book Ref #33786)  £45.00

STRONG, D.E. Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate. Methuen: 1966 1st ed 225 pp, 125 b/w plates, 40 b/w figures in text. Ex-Library with usual stamps. Front endpaper removed, tape marks on prelims o/w VG in VG dustwrapper. (Book Ref #30555)  £10.00

STRONG, ROY(foreword). Bernard Moore. Master Potter 1850-1935. Victoria & Albert Museum: 1982 p/b 1st ed 27 pp, some b/w illustrations. VG+. Catalogue for the V&A Exhibition. (Book Ref #33310)  £8.00

SWIFT, G. The Batsford Encyclopaedia of Embroidery Techniques. Batsford: 1984 1st ed 240 pp, a few colour and numerous b/w illustrations, bibliog. Fine in a slightly spine-faded d/w. (Book Ref #31258)  £10.00

SYNGE, L. (ed). The Royal School of Needlework Book of Needlework and Embroidery. Collins: 1986 1st ed 256 pp, colour and b/w photos and illustrations throughout, bibliog. Near Fine copy in a Near Fine d/w. An absorbing insight into methods of workmanship through the ages. (Book Ref #33309)  £20.00

TAIT, H. The Golden Age of Venetian Glass. British Museum: 1979 1st ed 135 pp, 26 colour and 250 b/w illustrations. F/F. Illustrates over 200 examples drawn from the British Museum's superb collection. (Book Ref #24019)  £20.00

TARNOWSKA, M. Rare Character Dolls. Robert Hale: 1987 1st UK ed 144 pp, prolific colour plates with some b/w photos and illustrations, Glossary, bibliog. VG/VG. (Book Ref #21813)  £10.00

TAYLOR, R. Embroidery of The Greek Islands. Marston House: 1998 1st UK ed 192 pp, numerous colour illustrations and b/w line drawings, glossary, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. Tells the stories of the textiles, their diverse influences and the social structure in which they belonged. (Book Ref #19550)  £25.00

TERRIS, COLIN. The Charlton Standard Catalogue. Charlton Press: 1999 p/b 1st ed 524 pp, some colour, profuse small b/w photos. Very small light mark on last few pages o/w VG+. (Book Ref #32542)  £15.00

THORNTON, P. Form and Decoration. Innovation in the Decorative Arts 1470 - 1870. Weidenfeld: 1998 1st ed 216 pp, colour and b/w illustrations. Fine in a Fine d/w. Written primarily for students of design history, Thornton deals with designers and motifs, pattern books, the transfer and movement of ideas and the effect of schools and academies of design.. His period spans The Italian High Renaissance to the commencement of Pevsner's narrative. (Book Ref #14216)  £25.00

TICHER, K. Irish Silver of The Rococo Period. Irish University Press: 1972 1st ed 28 pp of text, 113 b/w plates. VG+ in a worn and torn d/w, which has been laid down. Covers pots, cream jugs and boats, sugar bowls, dish crosses, rings and covers with contemporary and later decoration. (Book Ref #31972)  £95.00

TOLLER, JANE. Prisoners-of-War. 1756-1815. Golden Head Press: 1965 1st ed 23 pp, 13 b/w plates, list of prisons with markets, bibliog. VG+ in VG+ d/w. (Book Ref #33570)  £10.00

TOSA, M. Dolls. Batsford: 1989 1st ed 271 pp, over 150 colour and b/w photos, bibliog. Bottom front corner very lightly bumped, o/w F/VG+. The history of the European doll superbly photographed. (Book Ref #17024)  £20.00

TOYNBEE, J.M.C. Animals in Roman Life and Art. Thames & Hudson: 1973 1st ed 431 pp, 144 b/w photos. Page edges slightly browned o/w VG+ in a VG+ d/w. A lively and entertaining study, with full account taken of the social circumstances, and also papers and journal articles on the subject. (Book Ref #31339)  £20.00

TRAUB, J.S. The Glass of D<@218>sir<@218> Christian. Ghost for Gall<@218>. The Art Glass Exchange: 1978 1st US ed 143 pp, 69 colour plates and numerous b/w photos, chronology, bibliog. VG+ in edge-worn d/w. A lavishly illustrated exploration of the theory that many of the glassworks attributed to Gall<@218> were in fact created under contract by D<@218>sir<@218> Christian. (Book Ref #25671)  £25.00

TWITCHETT, J. & BAILEY, B. Royal Crown Derby. Antique Collectors Club: 1988 revised ed 272 pp, 62 colour plates, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliog. Light score mark on front panel of dustwrapper o/w Fine in VG+ d/w. By the former curators of The Royal Crown Derby Museum. A revised and enlarged edition of the first comprehensive study. (Book Ref #31462)  £30.00

TWITCHETT, JOHN. & BAILEY, BETTY. Royal Crown Derby. Barrie & Jenkins: 1976 1st ed 224 pp, approx 30 colour plates, 195 b/w illustrations. Endpapers slightly unevenly browned o/w VG+ in a worn and torn d/w. Signed by both authors on the title page. (Book Ref #32805)  £25.00

VARIOUS. British Studio Glass. Sunderland Arts Centre: 1983 p/b 1st ed 73 pp, colour and b/w photos throughout. VG+. Published for the Sunderland Touring exhibition celebrating British glassmaking. (Book Ref #31924)  £8.50

VARIOUS. Josep Llorens Artigas. Ayuntamiento de Barcelona: 1982 p/b 1st ed 94 pp, 133 colour photos, a few b/w photos. Rear cover and front endpaper lightly marked o/w VG+. Text in Spanish. Published to celebrate the 1982 exhibition in Barcelona. (Book Ref #31469)  £10.00

VARIOUS. Lacquer. An international history and collector's guide. Bracken: 1989 rep 256 pp, over 330 illustrations including 135 in colour, bibliog. VG+ in a slightly nicked d/w. Covers the entire history of the subject; ranging from the dramatic red, black and gold of Imperial China and Japan, via the richly worked lac of India and Persia, to European chinoiserie and contemporary design. (Book Ref #26404)  £15.00

VARIOUS. Lacquer. An International History and Collector's Guide. Bracken: 1989 rep 256 pp, over 330 illustrations including 135 in colour, bibliog. Inscription o/w VG+ in d/w with an unevenly faded d/w. Covers the entire history of the subject; ranging from the dramatic red, black and gold of Imperial China and Japan, via the richly worked lac of India and Persia, to European chinoiserie and contemporary design. (Book Ref #30385)  £10.00

VARIOUS. Limehouse Ware Revealed. English Ceramic Circle: 1993 1st ed 80 pp, 154 b/w figures, 16 colour illustrations, bibliog. VG+ in a VG+ d/w. Known to have existed as a manufactory since the 1740's, the building of the Docklands Railway provided the opportunity to seek, and discover, archaeological proof. (Book Ref #32479)  £35.00

VARIOUS. The Incomparable Art. English Pottery from the Thomas Greg Collection. City Art Gallery, Manchester: 1969 p/b 1st ed 78 pp, 222 b/w illustrations in text, bibliog. Owner's name o/w VG. Includes all wares from medieval slip, stone and delft through unglazed red stoneware, staffs salt and lead glaze to earthen and cream coloured earthenware. (Book Ref #29272)  £10.00

VASILYEV, I. Ghizel Pottery. Aurora Art Publishers: 1987 1st thus unpaginated, 143 colour photos. Pictorial laminated boards. Very small mark on the free front endpaper o/w Fine. Translated into English, this is a study of one of Russia's oldest pottery forms. Produced in a district of Moscow, Ghizel craftsmen produced majolica, half-faience and porcelain. Surviving the Revolution, the handicraft won international fame during the Soviet period. (Book Ref #32185)  £15.00

VIA, M. & SEARL, M.B. Head, Heart and Hand. Elbert Hubbard and The Roycrofters. University of Rochester Oress: 1994 p/b 1st ed 160 pp, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, additional objects, bibliog. VG+. Published to coincide with the centenary exhibition in Rochester, N.Y, only 80 miles from the Roycroft campus. Inspired by visiting William Morris, Hubbard founded The Roycroft Press, then the community and other workshops. (Book Ref #31983)  £75.00

VINCENT, K. Nailsea Glass. David & Charles: 1975 1st ed 112 pp, profuse b/w photos, bibliog. Fine in a Fine d/w. History and description of the wares of The Nailsea Glassworks near Bristol, with details of glass recipes, methods of manufacture, and the customs and superstitions associated with Nailsea Glass. (Book Ref #32029)  £25.00

VITOCHOVA, M. & KEJR, J. Prague and Art Nouveau. Walks Through Art Nouveau Prague. Vraji: 1995 1st ed 184 pp, colour photographs throughout by Jiri Vestecka. VG+ in slightly indented d/w. (Book Ref #33352)  £20.00

VOLLMER, JOHN.E. et al. Silk Roads. China Ships. An Exhibition of East West Trade. Royal Ontario Museum: 1983 p/b 1st ed 240 pp, colour and b/w illustrations throughout, chronology. Corner tips lightly creased o/w VG+. Published to accompany the 1983-84 travelling Canadian exhibition. (Book Ref #33424)  £10.00

VORONOV, N. & RATCHUK, E. Soviet Glass. Aurora: 1973 1st ed 7 pp of text in each language, 107 colour and b/w plates, bibliog. Laminated boards slightly bowed, extremities bumped, o/w VG. Text in English, German and French. Showcases the revival of Russian glass design following the creation of a crystal fountain for the 1938 New York World Fair. (Book Ref #14022)  £15.00

VOSE, R.H. Glass. Collins: 1980 1st ed 221 pp, 55 b/w plates, 25 figures and 2 maps, glossary, list of surviving glasshouse remains, bibliog. F/VG+. The first book on the archaeology of glass, including its history and technology and a practical guide to glasshouse excavation based on the author's own fieldwork. (Book Ref #24056)  £15.00

WACE, A. The Marlborough Tapestries at Blenheim Palace. And Other Military Tapestries of the War of the Spanish Succession. Phaidon: 1968 1st ed 146 pp, 117 b/w illustrations, Notes, bibliog. VG+ in d/w with lightly marked rear panel and worn top edge. Examines the set of the 'Art of War' military tapestries designed at the end of the 17th century by the painter Lambert de Hondt. Both the Malborough and Maximilian Emmanuel sets are discussed. (Book Ref #21670)  £10.00

WALTON, P. Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House Leeds. A Catalogue of The Leeds Collection. Manningham: 1976 1st ed 293 pp, 500 illustrations, 16 in colour, bibliog. VG+ in VG d/w. The first complete catalogue of English pottery in public ownership to be published since the 1930's. Still not easy to find. (Book Ref #31508)  £85.00

WARD, R. The Price Guide to the Models of W.H Goss. Antique Collecotrs Club: 1980 rep 188 pp, numerous b/w and a few colour illustrations. VG+ /VG. Includes 1983 Price Revision Guide. Many year's research produced the first virtually complete illustrated book on these high quality models. (Book Ref #14467)  £16.50

WARSHAW, J. The Complete Practical Potter. Lorenz: 2000 1st UK ed 256 pp, profuse colour photos by Stephen Brayne, glossary, suppliers, bibliog. VG+ in a slightly nicked d/w. Offers a sound practical knowledge of the main ceramic methods for both beginner and the practising maker wishing to enrich and extend their approach to design and technique. (Book Ref #26325)  £10.00

WATNEY, B. Longton Hall Porcelain. Faber: 1957 1st ed 72 pp of text, numerous b/w illustrations. Endpapers and page edges lightly foxed, 2 inscriptions o/w VG in worn and torn d/w with loss to both spine ends which have been replaced with white paper. Signed by the author on the title page. 2 letters from the author loosely inserted, one with detailed comments on Longton Hall pieces. (Book Ref #25196)  £20.00

WATSON, F.J.B. Louis XVI Furniture. Academy: 1973 rep 162 pp of text, 272 pp in total, 251 b/w plates. VG+ in a spine-faded d/w. A concise introduction to a period of highly specialised and technical production skills. (Book Ref #32449)  £15.00

WATSON, H. Collecting Clarice Cliff. Kevin Francis: 1988 p/b 1st ed 128 pp, numerous colour illustrations, b/w line drawings. VG+. (Book Ref #30996)  £10.00

WATSON, O. Studio Pottery. Phaidon: 1990 p/b 1st ed 287 pp, 120 colour plates, numerous small b/w photos. Stamped 'non mint copy' on last page due to a black mark across closed top & bottom page edges o/w VG+. The catalogue of the V & A collection of British studio pottery consisting of 700 works by almost 200 potters. (Book Ref #33757)  £35.00

WATSON, H. & P. & SALMON, F.J. (ed). Collecting Clarice Cliff. A Collector's Handbook. Francis Joseph: 2003 p/b 1st ed 96 pp, numerous colour illustrations. VG+. (Book Ref #32907)  £14.00

WEST, K. Painting Plant Portraits. A step-by-step guide. Herbert Press: 1991 1st ed 112 pp, profuse b/w and colour illustrations. F/F. A selection of twelve popular plants showing how to capture them with a series of practical illustrations. (Book Ref #24898)  £15.00

WHALLEY, J.I. & KADEN, V.C. The Universal Penman. A Study of Western calligraphy from the Roman Period to 1980. V & A: 1980 p/b 1st ed 152 pp, 211 b/w illustrations, bibliog. VG+. Catalogue of the 1980 exhibition. (Book Ref #32844)  £12.00

WHITE, G. Toys. Dolls. Automata. Marks and Labels. Batsford: 1985 rep 340 pp, b/w illustrations. Fine in slightly creased d/w. (Book Ref #25022)  £7.50

WHITTON, B. & WHITTON, M. Collector's Guide to Raphael Tuck and Sons. Paper dolls, paper toys, children's books. Hobby House Press: 1991 1st ed 176 pp, 300 colour and b/w photos, bibliog. VG+ in edge-worn and lightly rubbed d/w. Nostalgic collection of Tuck and Sons whimsical paper novelties. (Book Ref #19790)  £20.00

WICKHAM, M. Pottery Science. The chemistry of clay and glazes maded easy. Watson Guptill: 1978 1st ed 96 pp, b/w photos and figures. A few fox spots on end papers o/w Fine in lightly faded d/w. (Book Ref #16277)  £7.50

WILLIAMS, S.B. Antique Blue and White Spode. Omega: 1987 rep 248 pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG+/VG+. Comprehensive standard work of ceramic history. (Book Ref #28104)  £15.00

WILLIAMS-WOOD, C. English Transfer-Printed Pottery & Porcelain. A History of Over-Glaze Printing. Faber: 1981 1st ed 249 pp, 8 colour plates, 157 b/w figures. Lightly shelf-worn o/w VG+ in VG+ d/w. (Book Ref #32219)  £20.00

WILSON, R.L. The Art of Ogata Kenzan. Persona and Production in Japanese Ceramics. Weatherhill: 1991 1st ed 271 pp, 16 colour and over 400 small b/w illustrations. Fine in a VG+ d/w. Introduced to the West by Bernard Leach, Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743) became Japan's most famous ceramic artist. (Book Ref #33003)  £25.00

WINSTANLEY, M.J. The Shopkeeper's World 1830-1914. Manchester Uni. Press: 1983 p/b 1st ed 224 pp, b/w illustrations, chapter notes. Top corner bumped o/w VG+. (Book Ref #29340)  £8.00

WINSTONE, H.V.F. Royal Copenhagen. Stacey Int.: 1984 1st ed 160 pp, 162 colour illustrations, makers and their marks, factory marks, bibliog. Fine in a VG+ d/w. The longest surviving European ceramic house, still producing works which combine respect for their great tradition, with outstanding contributions to modern design. (Book Ref #32210)  £30.00

WITT, C. & WEEDEN, C. Bristol Glass. Redcliffe Press: 1984 1st ed 94 pp, 20 colour and 28 b/w illustrations, notes. Fine in a Fine d/w. Examines the stories of the 16 known glasshouses and their owners from the 18th century to the 1920s, when Powell and Ricketts, the last of the glassmakers, went out of business. (Book Ref #32695)  £10.00

WOODEFORD, C. English Stained and Painted Glass. Clarendon Press: 1954 1st ed 83 pp of text, 80 b/w illustrations. VG+ in a darkened d/w which is slightly chipped at the spine head. (Book Ref #31819)  £15.00

WOODWARD, H.W. Art, Feat and Mystery. The Story of Thomas Webb and Sons, Glassmakers. Mark & Moody: 1978 1st ed 61 pp, numerous colour photos. Fine/VG+. The family factory of Amblecote near Stourbridge whose achievements were crowned with being awarded The Grand Prix at The Paris Exhibition of 1878. (Book Ref #30009)  £8.50

WRIGHT, D.H. The Roman Vergil and the Origins of Medieval Book Design. The British Museum: 2001 1st ed 71 pp, colour and a few b/w illustrations throughout. Fine in a Fine d/w. An explanatory text with all twenty pages of the original manuscript produced in colour. (Book Ref #32587)  £10.00

WRIGHT, L. Warm and Snug. The history of the bed. RKP: 1962 1st ed 360 pp, over 200 b/w line drawings, bibliog. VG in edge-worn d/w with tanned spine. The history of the bed is interwoven with the histories of social, sexual and sanitary attitudes. (Book Ref #23221)  £12.50

YATES, F. The Valois Tapestries. RKP: 1975 new ed 150 pp, numerous b/w plates. VG+/VG+. In an early reappraisal of Renaissance symbolism, Yates reveals that the tapestries are historical documents written in visual imagery, and defines their symbolic purpose as promoting religious toleration.. By tracing the tapestries' Netherlandish origins, Yates defines a 'lost moment in history' which offered a possible political solution to the French wars of religion. (Book Ref #17211)  £40.00

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