El Viso, 2012. Profusely illustrated in color. 221 pages, 4to, scarlet cloth, d.w. N.p.: Fundacion Casa de Alba, (2012). Small bump at head, still near fine. More about The Great Houses of Cayetana, Duchess of Alba
New York: Da Capo, 1971. 110pp., with many b/w illustrations. Thin 4to, brown leatherette. N.Y.: Da Capo Press, 1971. Fine. Library of American Art. An unabridged reprint of the original 1926 edition. More about Early American Wall Paintings, 1710 -1850
London: Pitman, 1952. Profusely illustrated, some in color. 2 vols., 4to, beige cloth, d.w. London: Isaac Pitman, 1952-53. First Edition. A near fine set in very good dust jackets. Vol. I. The English Tradition; Vol. II. Principles of Modern Design. More about Decoration & Furniture
Chicago: Popular Mechanics Press. Hundred of black & white illustrations. 104 pages, + 3 pages of advertisments. Tall slim 8vo, brown cloth. Chicago: Popular Mechanics Press, ca. 1925. Very good (+). More about Popular Mechanics Carpenter's Handbook.; A compilation of 366 ideas collected from the...
Paris: Arthaud, 1967. Many photographic illustrations in color & in black & white. 4to, black cloth, d.w. (repaired). (Paris): Arthaud, (1967). Very good (+). More about Les Maisons du Genie
London: Country Life, 1929. 239 black & white photographic illustrations. 196 pages, small folio, black & grey cloth (rubbed), 2 small bookplates on inside front cover and an ownership stamp on the title page. London: Country Life, (1929). First Edition. More about Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use
Pointed Leaf, 2016. Numerous color illustrations. 319 pages, 4to, colorful boards. N.p.: (Pointed Leaf Press, 2016). Fine. Signed by Paolla Navone on preliminary page. More about Than ma da: The Adventurous Interiors of Paola Navone
New York: Harcourt, 1974. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs in color and b/w. 232 pages. Thin 4to, pale gray cloth, tattered d.w. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1974). First edition. Paperclip impression on one page, otherwise a very good(+) copy in a poor dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author on the half-title. More about Billy Baldwin Remembers
Paris: Baschet et Cie. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white. Square 4to, tan boards, d.w. Paris: Baschet et Cie, n.d. ca. 1990. First Edition. Fine. More about Rideaux et Tentures: Fenetres et Ports, Lits, Passementerie, Tentures de Tissus et de Papier...
Profusely illustrated, including a few color plates. 312pp. 4to, black boards, d.w. London: Bloomsbury Books, (1986). Reprint. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More about Craftsmen and Interior Decoration in England, 1660-1820
New York: Harper, 1978. Photographs by Wim Swaan. 431 plates of which 34 are in color. Thick 4to, brown cloth, d.w. New York: Harpers, (1978). Fine in near fine dust wrapper. More about Baroque & Rococo: Architecture & Decoration
Milano: Franco Maria Ricci, 1989. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white, some mounted. Printed in Italian and English on slate blue paper, oblong 4to, black cloth, color illustration mounted on front cover. (Milan): Franco Maria Ricci, (1989). Scarce. Limited Numbered Edition. Fine. More about E. Frette & Co.; Una Casa Monzese fra Ottoccento e Novecento
New York: Weyhe, 1924. 122 color plates, reproducing over 2000 decorative motives from the arts of Asia, Primitive Europe, North, Central and South America, Africa, Oceania, and from the Peasant Arts of Europe. 35pp. of text, 4to, cloth, light binding wear, reinforced hinges, ownership signature. N.Y.: E. Weyhe, 1924. First American Edition. More about Ornament in Applied Art
1950. 200 illustrations of drawings and photographs, including 34 plates in full color. 4to, decorative red cloth, d.w. Springfield: Pond-Ekberg, (1950). Fine. More about Early American Decoration: A Comprehensive Treatise
Paris: Norma, 1996. Profusely illustrated in color and in black and white. Small folio, gray cloth, d.w. Paris: Norma: (1996). First Edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More about Andre Arbus: Architecte-Decorateur des Anees 40
London: Routledge, 1921. 304 pages with 85 illustrations in black & white. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. (d.w. chipped). London: George Routledge & Sons, 1921. A fine copy in a chipped dust jacket. More about Silver: Pewter: Sheffield Plate
London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1988. Profusely illustrated in color & in black and white. Thick oblong 4to, green cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper chipped at head of spine. London: Weidemfeld & Nicholson, (1988). First Edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More about Twentieth-Century Decoration
New York: Abrams, 1985. With 200 illustrations, including 100 plates in full color. 240 pages. 4to, brown cloth (spot of sunning to head of spine) dust wrapper (spine sunned to blue). New York: Abrams, 1985. First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More about Winterthur
Portugal: Livrararia Civilizacao. Lavishly illustrated, mostly in color. 288 pages with text in Portuguese and English. Small folio, white linen, d.w., slipcase (stained). Portugal: Livrararia Civilizacao, no date, circa 1985. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Limited edition, signed by the two authors. More about Oriente e Ocidente: Nos Interiores em Portugal
New York: Rizzoli, 1993. Profusely illustrated throughout with color photographs and drawings. 208pp. 4to, pale yellow cloth, d.w. New York: Rizzoli, (1993). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper, with a nice inscription from Mongiardino in the half title. More about Roomscapes: The Decorative Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino
New York: Macmillan, 1924. Hundreds of illustrations. 2 vols. Thick small 4to. burgundy cloth. New York: Macmillan, 1924. Very good (+). More about The Old-World House: its Furniture & Decoration
London: A & C Black, 1924. Hundreds of illustrations. 2 vols. Thick small 4to. 1/2 burgundy morocco, decoratively gilt spines (lightly rubbed). London: A. & C. Black, 1924. Very good (+). More about The Old-World House: its Furniture & Decoration
New York: Greenfield, 1917. Illustrated with numerous fine plates, each protected with tissue; 45 pages of text, untrimmed edges, t.e.g. Folio, 3/4 vellum (a bit soiled). New York: Greenfield, (1917). Second Edition. A very good copy, internally clean. Limited, numbered edition of 500 copies. Presentation by the author Charles Duveen (C.J. Charles being his pseudonym.). More about Elizabethan Interiors
New York: Greenfield, 1917. Illustrated with numerous fine plates protected with tissue; 45 pages of text, untrimmed, t.e.g. Folio, 3/4 leather (worn and boards darkened). London: Newnes, (1917). Limited First Edition. Overall a very good copy, internally clean. One of 800 copies. Limited, numbered edition. Presentation by the author Charles Duveen (C.J. Charles being his pseudonym.). More about Elizabethan Interiors
New York: Greenfield, 1917. Illustrated with numerous fine plates, each protected with tissue; 45 pages of text, untrimmed edges, t.e.g. Folio, 3/4 vellum (a bit soiled). New York: Greenfield, (1917). Second Edition. Overall a very good copy, internally clean. Limited, numbered edition of 500 copies. [C.J. Charles is the pseudonym of Charles Duveen]. More about Elizabethan Interiors
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
The book arrived safe and sound yesterday, thanks. It was in perfect condition, a real treat. Thank you again for such swift service and great quality. Best Wishes