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MEDOVSHCHIKOV, Nikolai Nikolaevich. Bakhchysaray. Avtolithografii.Simferopol : 1927
First and only edition of this locally produced, high quality pictorial souvenir of Bakhchysarai, the ancient capital of the Crimean Khanate. A sequence of evocative lithographs drawn direct to the stone by the noted theatrical designer N. N. Medovshchikov (1898-1988). This copy warmly inscribed by the author "to my kinsperson for the good memory"verso... Learn More£4,500.00Stock Code: 143791
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![Arkhitekturnie pamiatniki Samarkanda [i.e. The Architectural Monuments of Samarkand]](https://d3dzzbbvj9im7s.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/ae0834d12b7cf129fc73bcc000ea526a/1/3/133933.jpg)
POLUPANOV, Stefan Nikolaevich. Arkhitekturnie pamiatniki Samarkanda [i.e. The Architectural Monuments of Samarkand]Moscow : 1948
First edition. "Official" study of the ancient mosques of Samarkand, suggestive of then current developments in Soviet architectural doctrine. The author Stefan Polupanov (1904-1957) was a leading Tashkent-based architect; "A graduate of the Kharkov Artistic-Construction Institute, Polupanov enjoyed a long career in Tashkent city planning " (Stronski,... Learn More£500.00Stock Code: 133933
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![Théorie du Tissage [Theory of Weaving]](https://d3dzzbbvj9im7s.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/ae0834d12b7cf129fc73bcc000ea526a/1/3/139189_6.jpg)
SILK WEAVING - SIMMONDS, S. Théorie du Tissage [Theory of Weaving]?Lyon : c.1900
Exceptional French course workbook in superb, fresh condition, concentrating entirely on silk production and weaving and containing a spectacular array of fabric samples from simple taffetas and serges to pekins, fantasies, and royales, in a range of superb colours and patterns. Most likely generated at the École de Tissage in Lyons, the French silk... Learn More£2,500.00Stock Code: 139189
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PORSCHE, Ferdinand A. Porsche Design.Grenchen, Switzerland : 1995
First edition of this highly stylish catalogue for Porsche/Eterna watches: titanium and P011 chronographs, titanium diver's watch, and the P10 range, most being shown actual size. Porsche acquired watchmakers Eterna, established in 1856 and based in Grenchen one of the "capitals" of Swiss horology, in 1995. Learn More£65.00Stock Code: 145738
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(FRANK, Robert.) BURGER-UTZER, Brigitta, & Stefan Grissemann (ed.) Frank Films.Zurich : 2003
First edition, first impression of this introduction to Frank's film work. Signed by Frank on the half title. Published on the occasion of the Diagonal Special "Robert Frank - Retrospektive der Filme und Videos", which was shown between 11 and 21 September 2003 as part of Graz Cultural Capital 2003. Learn More£1,375.00Stock Code: 106182
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STEADMAN, Ralph. Scar-Strangled Banner.Massachusetts : 1988
First US edition, first printing. Inscribed by Steadman on the title page in golden ink, "For Ian, from Ralph Steadman 4.11.88." with the capital "I" for "Ian" being his signature sad face drawing. The book was originally published in the UK the previous year. Learn More£175.00Stock Code: 134565
