Furniture from Rare Illustrated Books

Birmingham, 1900. First Edition. An interesting catalogue of art nouveau metalwork. R. Normansell, manufacturer of all kinds of hearth suites, ash pans, fire brasses, trunks, melting and cooks' ladels, specialty antique pierced curbs and fenders. Oblong octavo, bound in original paper wrappers, 16 pages, some marking to covers, clear and bright internally, a very good copy.

Melbourne: The Specialty Press, no date. Illustrated catalogue of shop fittings and display cases for department stores and apparel. There is a case constructed of polished timber and clear plate glass designed to hold umbrellas, a gent's hat case, trays for knitted ties and sox and gloves, a charming fit-out for a chemist's dispensing department, a lovey little design… Read more about this item

Paris: Charles Moreau, 1920. A series of illustrations of provincial interiors. Folio, loose plates in the original portfolio.

London: Day & Sons, lithographers to the Queen, 1852. First Edition. THEORY GENERAL PRINCIPLES 'It has been well remarked, by no less a man than Locke, "that the mechanism of the arts contains more true philosophy than the systems of philosophers : " and in that observation he has perhaps only echoed the great dogma of Lord… Read more about this item

England: Pearson-Page Company, 1929. A meticulously illustrated catalogue of electrical fittings divided into three parts. Section "A": electroliers, ceiling fixtures, wall brackets, and sconces; Section "B": lanterns and brackets; and Section "C": table lamps, floor lamps, candelabra, bridge lamps and shades. Quarto, bound in embossed decorated wrappers, 51 pages, two inch tear at top of spine, a very good… Read more about this item