Art & Artists from Vanessa Parker Rare Books

London: Aurum Press, 1989. A very well put together book on the Yeats family. First. Hard Back Brown. Very Good/No Dj. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall.

London: George Bell, 1895. A very nicely rebound copy with gilt titles name and date on spine new end papers, a lovely copy of a super book for book plate lovers, some of the plates are works of art and done often by eminent artists.358pp. book is heavy please email for extra shipping cost.. First Edition. Cloth, Rebound . Fine/No… Read more about this item

Fleet St Londond : George Cruikshank, 1844. A very scarce publication expertly drawn by Cruikshank original covers the front one illustrated , expertly rebacked at some time , book sellers small sticker on front cover of Hodgson of Belfast covers darkened and stained as usual for this type of cover large signature of a previous owner on the rear… Read more about this item

Munchen: Albert Langen , 1912. Bound in green marocco faded to tan on the spine with raised bands and gilt titles & embelishments in the compartments, marbled boards, 367 text illu`strations & 33 full page plates all of classical poses paintings, prints, drawings & photographs of an erotic nature, some smudge marks through out, 342pp. a… Read more about this item

City Road and Ivy Lane Londond: James Virtue, 1861. A very scarce book on Italy and the Alps two volumes bound into one, very handsomely rebound in a deep red leather with matching marbled boards spine with gilt titles and embelishments in the compartments between raised bands , all new endpapers, Illustrated with hundreds of beautifully engraved plates by … Read more about this item

London: Dennis Dobson, 1975. Another of Searles wacky brilliant book of cartoons this time cats. With gift inscription of a previous owner.. First Edition. Hard Back. Very Good/No Dj. Illus. by Ronald Searle. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall Landscape.

London: Thomas Nelson, 1944. A lovely book of early fishing as a boy and wonderful woodcuts by Hellen Monro. Bookplate of Commander Charles Skrine brother of Molly Keane the author, Bookplate was designed by Maine Jellet the Irish artist, gift inscription to Charles from Theo his first wife dated 1945.. Dj is a little soiled and darkened never the less… Read more about this item

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1935. A Scare dog book even scarcer in a dj which is a little edge worn with a couple of nicks but looking good in it`s new removable clear protector, internaly very clean, endpapers with a little fading as usual, 28 wonderful beautiful colour plates of various breeds of lovely dogs as drawn by the… Read more about this item

Newbridge Kildare : The Kavanagh Press Ltd., 1992. First Paper Back. Paper Back. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated with Photographs. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall Landscape.

New York: Harper & Row, 1982. First American Edition. Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

London: Hodder & Stoughton Another finely illustrated book by Colraine artist Hugh Thomsom 1860-1920 his twenty five tipped in delicately executed prints of water colours are truly beautiful. The boards are a trifle rubbed at the edges with profuse gilt emblems of fans and regency people are all over the front board and spine. 196pp.. First Thus. Decorated Boards Hard… Read more about this item

New York: Harper Collins, 1996. A wonderful look at this amazing artist and his work.. First American Edition. Hard Back. As New/As New. Illus. by Profusely Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Kesh Co Sligo: Tasks , 2005. An fascinating look at the art of head stones of Co Sligo the wonderful and sometimes amusing carvings , this work must have taken a long time to complile, there are hundreds of photographs drawings and a location map.283pp. This copy was in the collection of Felicity Madam Macdermot Coolavin house Co Sligo.. Inscribed… Read more about this item

London: George Harrap, 1931. A very scarce copy of this classic early tale of angling, first edition by Rackham with 12 fabulous colour plates & several text illustrations in B&W Tan coloured full morocco contemporary binding with gilt title & fish on the spine titles on the front board within blind decorated rulings,224 pp. with illustrated endpapers .. First… Read more about this item

London: George Harrap, 1929. The original cloth binding is still very bright and fresh on this scarce first edition with gilt titles on the spine and front boards both with gilt roses 12 beautiful colour plates and many B&W text illustrations by the master illustrator 231pp. decorated endpapers.. First Edition Thus. Hard Back Blue Buckrum. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by… Read more about this item

London: Fisher & Son, 1839. A very scarce book of superb 64 steel engravings of the mediterranean towns, ports, city`s , & ruins, handsomely bound in a contemporary red leather binding with seven raised bands heavily decorated with gilt lines decorations and titles on a black label with blind decorations in the compartments, blind & gilt rulings edging the green… Read more about this item

New York: The Bobbs-merrill Company Inc , 1971. A scarce book in this condition dj a little edge worn and a trifle faded. 382pp.. First Edition. Hard Back Blue Cloth. Almost Fine/Very Good DJ in Protector. Illus. by illustrated. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

London: William Heinemann, 1930. A lovely book of a black spaniel up to his dog tricks and hunting Maud Earl has done wonderful colour and b&w illustrations 71pp. . Reprint. Hard Back. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maud Earl . 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1930. The most wonderful illustrated book, just 20 lovely two tone & soft red crayon sketches of an Irish wolfhound & a Bull Terrier triying to share space on a settee they just cannot get comfortable, it`s hilarious. Some foxing not effecting plates, it`s on the back of each one. See our website… Read more about this item

London: William Heinemann, 1931. This limited edition is number 4 of 380 with a wonderful cartoon sketch of the back of a seated Terrier looking at his signature. The book is in almost fine condition with the vellum boards just slightly yellowing & the dj just a little grubby in a new removable protective sleeve, many wonderful coloured… Read more about this item