Titles starting with 1 from Donald Heald Rare Books

London: [E.G. Henderson & Son, 1857-1859]. Zincograph by C.T. Rosenberg, coloured by hand, printed by C.F. Cheffins & Sons. 14 3/8 x 10 1/2 inches. A beautiful image from one of the greatest 19th-century female botanical artists, originally published in the very rare 'The Illustrated Bouquet' Charlotte Caroline Sowerby was a member of a highly talented family that was involved at the highest levels in many aspects of natural history publishing in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately... more information

London: [E.G. Henderson & Son, 1857-1859]. Zincograph, coloured by hand, printed by C.F. Cheffins & Sons. 14 3/8 x 10 1/2 inches. A beautiful image from one of the greatest 19th-century female botanical artists, originally published in the very rare 'The Illustrated Bouquet' Charlotte Caroline Sowerby was a member of a highly talented family that was involved at the highest levels in many aspects of natural history publishing in the middle of the 19th century. Unfortunately, at present, lit... more information

New York: H.H. Lloyd, 1866. Rich full period color. On two sheets that form one map, 36½ x 50½ inches, folding into gilt-stamped dark green cloth covers. ... more information

Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth, 1883. Colour-printed lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth. Very good condition. 24 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches. 26 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches. From "Griechische Keramik", Genick's superb work on Greek ceramics. The revival of interest in Greek ceramics was led by the travellers and cogniscenti who visited Greece and southern Italy in the mid to late-18th century. The Greek vase as an art form was first brought to the attention of an appreciative wider audience with the publication of a number ... more information

circa 1937. Mixed media on paper. Framed. Exquisite drawing of a 1930's concept car The old established Willoughby firm of Utica, New York had a reputation for conservative, quality coachwork in 1930 when Viennese born Hoffmann was hired as draghtsman/designer. He quickly moved the company's design philosophy to the forefront of the streamline school, translating traditional luxury car body types such as this touring car into the modern idiom. Willoughby designed bodies for all the major luxury ca... more information

Mixed media on paper. Initialled, "G. L.". 20 1/4 x 28 1/2 inches. Framed. 1959 concept design that embodies many features of the 1960's Chevrolets George Lawson was a long time Detroit designer, who contributed to the Tucker, particularly the Torpedo, as well as to many General Motors' designs. His imaginative renderings reflect the optimism of the American automotive industry as we entered the "Space Age". The drawing is signed "G. L." and the attribution is based on ... more information

1977. Mixed media on composition board. Signed "R. Hutting 2/77". 14 1/4 x 35 inches visible. Framed. 21 1/4 x 41 1/4 inches. Beautifully executed concept car This design by R. Hutting anticipates the look of American cars in the 1980s and early 90's. It has a finely chiselled, sharply defined look that is elegant and commanding. ... more information

Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth, 1883. Colour-printed lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth. Very good condition. 15 3/4 x 21 1/2 inches. 17 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches. From "Griechische Keramik", Genick's superb work on Greek ceramics. The revival of interest in Greek ceramics was led by the travellers and cogniscenti who visited Greece and southern Italy in the mid to late-18th century. The Greek vase as an art form was first brought to the attention of an appreciative wider audience with the publication of a number ... more information