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Book sale, from a private library. Mainly on the subject of architecture, art and design
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Gamberlake
Axminster, Devon
EX13 5JZ
United Kingdom
Book sale, from a private library. Mainly on the subject of architecture, art and design

From the estate of a London architect (lead architect for the rebuilding of Alexandra Palace in 1980's)

Auction dates
01 Jul 2023 09:30 BST
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28 Jun 2023 09:00 - 19:00 BST
29 Jun 2023 09:00 - 19:00 BST
30 Jun 2023 09:00 - 16:00 BST
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A Record of the Collection in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Formed by the Viscount
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A Record of the Collection in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Formed by the Viscount
48 GBP
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Louise Crane -
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Louise Crane - "China in Sign and Symbol" illustrated by Kent Crane, published by Kelly & Walsh Ltd,
110 GBP
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Bainbridge (Henry C.), Peter Carl Faberge - Goldsmith & Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court &
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Bainbridge (Henry C.), Peter Carl Faberge - Goldsmith & Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court &
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A 17th century
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A 17th century "Libro Secondo" of plans and elevations for Giovanni Battista Montano, 95 plates in
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Audubon's Birds of America Revised Edition by Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson,
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Audubon's Birds of America Revised Edition by Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson,
85 GBP
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Carter (Howard). The Tomb of Tutankhamen, 1st editions, 1st impressions, 3 volumes, London:
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Carter (Howard). The Tomb of Tutankhamen, 1st editions, 1st impressions, 3 volumes, London:
4,200 GBP
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The Crystal Palace, Sydenham first edition sale catalogue from it's auction in 1911
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The Crystal Palace, Sydenham first edition sale catalogue from it's auction in 1911
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A collection of eleven first edition A & C Black colour books on the subject of travel comprising of
Lot 8
A collection of eleven first edition A & C Black colour books on the subject of travel comprising of
170 GBP
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Rousselet Louis: India & Its Native Princes, Travels in Central India & in the Presidencies of
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Rousselet Louis: India & Its Native Princes, Travels in Central India & in the Presidencies of
130 GBP
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El Islam La Alhambra de Granada - Research and Historical, Archaeological and Artistic study of this
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El Islam La Alhambra de Granada - Research and Historical, Archaeological and Artistic study of this
28 GBP
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A collection of 29 B.T. Batsford books on the subject of the British Isles and Counties all with
Lot 11
A collection of 29 B.T. Batsford books on the subject of the British Isles and Counties all with
58 GBP
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Sugden (Alan Victor, and Edmondson, John Ludlam). A History of English Wallpaper 1509-1914,
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Sugden (Alan Victor, and Edmondson, John Ludlam). A History of English Wallpaper 1509-1914,
50 GBP
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Dawber, E. Guy & Davie, W. Galsworthy - Old Cottages Farm Houses and Other Stone Buildings in the
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Dawber, E. Guy & Davie, W. Galsworthy - Old Cottages Farm Houses and Other Stone Buildings in the
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Evans (Arthur). The Palace of Minos. A comparative account of the successive stages of the early
Lot 14
Evans (Arthur). The Palace of Minos. A comparative account of the successive stages of the early
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A collection of The Pelican History of Art comprising of 31 volumes in various bindings
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A collection of The Pelican History of Art comprising of 31 volumes in various bindings
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H. Saxon Snell: Charitable & Parochial Establishments, first edition 1881, collection of plans,
Lot 16
H. Saxon Snell: Charitable & Parochial Establishments, first edition 1881, collection of plans,
42 GBP
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Gotch (J. Alfred) The Old Halls and Manor Houses of Northamptonshire together with Squires' Homes
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Gotch (J. Alfred) The Old Halls and Manor Houses of Northamptonshire together with Squires' Homes
38 GBP
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A collection of twenty A & C Black colour books and others mainly on the subject of English counties
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A collection of twenty A & C Black colour books and others mainly on the subject of English counties
65 GBP
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Colling, James K ;Details of Gothic Architecture Vol II along with Bond, Francis; Gothic
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Colling, James K ;Details of Gothic Architecture Vol II along with Bond, Francis; Gothic
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A collection of books on the subject of ancient Egypt including The Arts & Crafts of Ancient
Lot 20
A collection of books on the subject of ancient Egypt including The Arts & Crafts of Ancient
60 GBP
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Dorset: Royal Commission of Historical Monuments across 5 volumes in 8 books, published by Her
Lot 21
Dorset: Royal Commission of Historical Monuments across 5 volumes in 8 books, published by Her
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A collection of six A3 folios 'Architecture of the Renaissance in England, by J. Alfred Gotch,
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A collection of six A3 folios 'Architecture of the Renaissance in England, by J. Alfred Gotch,
40 GBP
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'Houses and Gardens by E. L. Lutyens' by Lawrence Weaver, published by Country Life, London, 1913 (
Lot 23
'Houses and Gardens by E. L. Lutyens' by Lawrence Weaver, published by Country Life, London, 1913 (
32 GBP
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A collection of 29 B.T. Batsford titles mainly on the subject of British places, architecture etc.
Lot 24
A collection of 29 B.T. Batsford titles mainly on the subject of British places, architecture etc.
130 GBP
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'Nouveau Cours Raisonne de Dessin Industrial' - New reasoned course of industrial design applies
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'Nouveau Cours Raisonne de Dessin Industrial' - New reasoned course of industrial design applies
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Davie (W. Galsworthy) Architectural Studies in France, 1877, folio, 89 plates (16 colour), half
Lot 26
Davie (W. Galsworthy) Architectural Studies in France, 1877, folio, 89 plates (16 colour), half
70 GBP
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A collection of 64 Thames & Hudson titles on the subject of Artists, Art Galleries, The History of
Lot 27
A collection of 64 Thames & Hudson titles on the subject of Artists, Art Galleries, The History of
70 GBP
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Rowe, Eleanor: French Woodcarvings from the National Museums. Batsford, 1896, first, second and
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Rowe, Eleanor: French Woodcarvings from the National Museums. Batsford, 1896, first, second and
30 GBP
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Blake (J.) La Falsa Prospettiva In Italian Renaissance Architecture 1982. Signed by the author and
Lot 29
Blake (J.) La Falsa Prospettiva In Italian Renaissance Architecture 1982. Signed by the author and
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A collection of fifteen A & C Black colour book titles including George Morland, World's Children,
Lot 30
A collection of fifteen A & C Black colour book titles including George Morland, World's Children,
30 GBP
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H. Inigo Triggs: 'Formal Gardens in England and Scotland - Their Planning and Arrangement,
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H. Inigo Triggs: 'Formal Gardens in England and Scotland - Their Planning and Arrangement,
90 GBP
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H. Inigo Triggs. Garden Craft in Europe. Batsford. (1913) together with two copies of Latham.C.
Lot 32
H. Inigo Triggs. Garden Craft in Europe. Batsford. (1913) together with two copies of Latham.C.
90 GBP
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A collection of twenty BBC yearbook/handbooks from years from 1928 -1952
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A collection of twenty BBC yearbook/handbooks from years from 1928 -1952
320 GBP
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A collection of books on the subject of furniture and cabinet making including: Thomas Chippendale
Lot 34
A collection of books on the subject of furniture and cabinet making including: Thomas Chippendale
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A collection of Art magazines and periodicals from the early 20th century including The Architects
Lot 35
A collection of Art magazines and periodicals from the early 20th century including The Architects
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A proof copy of The Rolls-Royce Motorcar by Anthony Bird and Ian Hallows published by B.T.
Lot 36
A proof copy of The Rolls-Royce Motorcar by Anthony Bird and Ian Hallows published by B.T.
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A collection of forty Thames & Hudson art and history hardback reference books including English
Lot 37
A collection of forty Thames & Hudson art and history hardback reference books including English
240 GBP
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Four limited edition books from The Bodley Head;
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Four limited edition books from The Bodley Head; "The Love Books of Ovid." (1764/3000), "The
85 GBP
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A collection of non-fiction and reference books on the subject of Ancient Egypt
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A collection of non-fiction and reference books on the subject of Ancient Egypt
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A collection of books on plants, gardening and natural history including; British Fungi and
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A collection of books on plants, gardening and natural history including; British Fungi and
130 GBP
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A collection of thirty one B.T Batsford titles including; The Railway of Britain, England under
Lot 41
A collection of thirty one B.T Batsford titles including; The Railway of Britain, England under
48 GBP
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Three folio size book on Architecture including; Monumental Classic Architecture in Great Britain
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Three folio size book on Architecture including; Monumental Classic Architecture in Great Britain
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Thirteen titles by L.T.C Rolt including; Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Red for Danger, The Aeronauts,
Lot 43
Thirteen titles by L.T.C Rolt including; Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Red for Danger, The Aeronauts,
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Eight Cecil Beaton titles published by B.T. Batsford including; Persona Grata (1st edition), Chinese
Lot 44
Eight Cecil Beaton titles published by B.T. Batsford including; Persona Grata (1st edition), Chinese
320 GBP
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Four B.T. Batsford titles by Gertrude Stein
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Four B.T. Batsford titles by Gertrude Stein "The World is Round", "Paris, France", "Wars I have
220 GBP
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Beaton (Cecil) Scrapbook, first edition 1937, illustrations, some colour, original half cloth over
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Beaton (Cecil) Scrapbook, first edition 1937, illustrations, some colour, original half cloth over
520 GBP
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Ashbee (C.R.). Where the Great City Stands. A Study in the New Civics, Essex House Press/Batsford,
Lot 47
Ashbee (C.R.). Where the Great City Stands. A Study in the New Civics, Essex House Press/Batsford,
140 GBP
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Whistler (Laurence), The Imagination of Vanbrugh and His Fellow Artists, first edition, London: B.T.
Lot 48
Whistler (Laurence), The Imagination of Vanbrugh and His Fellow Artists, first edition, London: B.T.
42 GBP
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Hanneford-Smith (W.), The Architectural Work of Sir Banister Fletcher, 1934, numbered 99 ltd.
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Hanneford-Smith (W.), The Architectural Work of Sir Banister Fletcher, 1934, numbered 99 ltd.
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Ogden, William Sharp; Mercantile Architecture - Constructional design for warehouses, shops and
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Ogden, William Sharp; Mercantile Architecture - Constructional design for warehouses, shops and
85 GBP
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A collection of thirty four B.T. Batsford titeles including: The Greater English Church, English
Lot 51
A collection of thirty four B.T. Batsford titeles including: The Greater English Church, English
48 GBP
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Guide to the Crystal Palace in two volumes circa 1854, both volumes rebound in half leather and
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Guide to the Crystal Palace in two volumes circa 1854, both volumes rebound in half leather and
80 GBP
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A large collection of books on the subject of London its architecture & history including; St.
Lot 53
A large collection of books on the subject of London its architecture & history including; St.
110 GBP
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A collection of books on the subject of Charles Rennie Mackintosh including publications by Taschen,
Lot 54
A collection of books on the subject of Charles Rennie Mackintosh including publications by Taschen,
48 GBP
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A collection of French publications on the subject of Architecture including Pierre Esquie, Nicodeme
Lot 55
A collection of French publications on the subject of Architecture including Pierre Esquie, Nicodeme
25 GBP
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Examples of Greek and Pompeian decorative work. by. Watt, James Cromar. Publication date. 1897. B.T.
Lot 56
Examples of Greek and Pompeian decorative work. by. Watt, James Cromar. Publication date. 1897. B.T.
35 GBP
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Examples of Furniture & Decoration designed by Thomas Sheraton, folio example published by B.T.
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Examples of Furniture & Decoration designed by Thomas Sheraton, folio example published by B.T.
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A collection of books on the subject of William Morris including publications by Thames & Hudson,
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A collection of books on the subject of William Morris including publications by Thames & Hudson,
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A collection of thirty six B.T. Batsford titles including; How to Study an Old Church, Victorian
Lot 59
A collection of thirty six B.T. Batsford titles including; How to Study an Old Church, Victorian
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Johnson (John) & Newman (Alfred) Reliques of Ancient English Architecture, folio, 81 litho. plates
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Johnson (John) & Newman (Alfred) Reliques of Ancient English Architecture, folio, 81 litho. plates
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