Bookcases Collection

Interior of the smoking-room in Carlton Club, London, was the headquarters of the Conservative Party, from time to time deliberations took place

Detail of the Libary at Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF325790 Detail of the Libary at Kenwood House, Hampstead, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Old Library, Wells Cathedral, Somerset (b/w photo)
CLF294167 The Old Library, Wells Cathedral, Somerset (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: The Cathedral Library)

The Library at Osterley Park, Middlesex, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289897 The Library at Osterley Park, Middlesex, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Saloon at Harewood House, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289871 The Saloon at Harewood House, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Walpole's Library, Strawberry Hill, Middlesex, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310454 Walpole's Library, Strawberry Hill, Middlesex, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass)
6039184 A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); 278x340x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Joseph Henry of Straffan, Co. Kildare, full-length
5892709 Portrait of Joseph Henry of Straffan, Co. Kildare, full-length, seated at a table writing a letter, in a blue coat, yellow waistcoat and red breeches

Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920), writer and fencer, pictured posing in his study at his home in Sloane Gardens, London. Part of a long running series in The Tatler depicting literary figures in their

Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie (1867 - 1906), English / American writer
Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie (1867 - 1906), English/American writer, nom de plume: John Oliver Hobbes, pictured in her study, surrounded by bookcases as she writes at her desk

Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT274933 Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Woudanus, Jan Cornelis (c.1570-1615); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369349 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

Interior, Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Interior of the Parliament Library, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, built in the style of a chapter house and inspired by the British Museum Reading Room. Date: circa 1910

Napoleon Bonaparte consulting maps in his study (colour litho)
725705 Napoleon Bonaparte consulting maps in his study (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study (colour litho)
725466 Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-1786) in his study

The Vergennes library in chateau de Versailles (chromolitho)
CHT164499 The Vergennes library in chateau de Versailles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

William Carey (colour litho)
816679 William Carey (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Carey, English Baptist missionary who was one of the founders of the Baptist Missionary)

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Day room, Southlands College, Roehampton, London (b / w photo)
3094819 Day room, Southlands College, Roehampton, London (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day room, Southlands College, Roehampton, London)

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369348 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369347 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

One of a pair of George II library bookcases, c. 1750 (mahogany) (see also 497788)
497789 One of a pair of George II library bookcases, c.1750 (mahogany) (see also 497788) by English School, (18th century); 264x218.5x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of a pair of George II library bookcases, c. 1750 (mahogany) (see also 497789)
497788 One of a pair of George II library bookcases, c.1750 (mahogany) (see also 497789) by English School, (18th century); 264x218.5x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass)
6039182 A George III breakfront bookcase, 1764 (mahogany & glass) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); 278x340x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Biblioteca Fabroniana, Villa di Celle, c. 1700 (photo)
BEN276622 Biblioteca Fabroniana, Villa di Celle, c.1700 (photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Villa di Celle, Pistoia

The Library (photo) (see also 100904)
MES100905 The Library (photo) (see also 100904) by Austrian School; Melk Abbey, Austria; eMark Edward Smith; Austrian, out of copyright

Oxford, Merton College, Library (b / w photo)
5986748 Oxford, Merton College, Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford, Merton College, Library)

Flowers at home, flowers & Design
Flowers at home, flowers Design

Portrait Nicolas Boileau-DesprA aux French poet Nicolas Boileau-DesprA aux
Portrait of Nicolas Boileau-Despre aux, The French poet Nicolas Boileau-Despre aux. He is sitting at a desk with a writing spring in his hand. Behind him bookcases

Well furnished room with man and young woman (possibly father and daughter). Date: circa 1923

Page of advertisements
A page of advertisements from Good Housekeeping magazine, 1928. Included are advertisements for Komo, the up to date metal paste; Permutit

Corpus Christi College Library, Oxford
The interior of Corpus Christi College library, Oxford. Contrary to the information printed on this postcard, the college was founded in 1517

Alexandras Bookcase
A lovely corner bookcase which belonged to Queen Alexandra (1844 - 1925) of England, richly decorated with bronze statuettes. Date: early 1900s

Design Bookcase Writing Desk ca 1550-70 Pen
Artokoloro

Moldings Bookcases Chippendale Drawings Vol II
Artokoloro

Man with Golden Retriever sitting on a sofa

Hubert Anson Newton, US astronomer
Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), US astronomer and mathematician. Newton studied mathematics at Yale University, USA, later becoming a professor and chairman of the mathematics department

Lighting in John Lennons study
Remarkable tall and thin coloured lighting in John Lennons study. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

An Ottoman Library
An Ottoman Medressa Library with reading seats and wooden book supports

The Book Shop
Two girls (one hardly older than a toddler!) look through a variety of volumes in a Bookshop

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"Discover the Beauty of Bookcases: From Trinity College of Music to Carlton Club Headquarters" Step into a world of literary wonders as we explore the captivating realm of bookcases. In London's Mandeville Place, Trinity College of Music stands proudly, its walls adorned with shelves filled with melodic masterpieces and harmonious tales. Travel back in time to the interior of the smoking-room in Carlton Club, where political deliberations took place amidst towering bookshelves. This 65 feet by 36 feet room was originally a library, showcasing the power and knowledge that lay within its walls. Delight in the intricate details found within the Library at Kenwood House in Hampstead. As captured in Eileen Harris' "The Country Houses of Robert Adam, " this black-and-white photo reveals a glimpse into a world where literature meets artistry. Journey to Wells Cathedral in Somerset and witness The Old Library's timeless charm through another enchanting black-and-white photograph. Here, history whispers from every shelf, inviting you to lose yourself among its ancient pages. Osterley Park's Library beckons you next; another masterpiece envisioned by Robert Adam. The monochrome image from Eileen Harris' publication transports us to Middlesex, where elegance and intellect intertwine seamlessly. Venture further north to Harewood House in Yorkshire and step foot inside The Saloon - an opulent space that boasts yet another treasure trove for avid readers. Dive into stories both old and new while surrounded by grandeur fit for royalty. Walpole's Library at Strawberry Hill is not just an ordinary collection; it is a testament to one man's passion for literature. Through this evocative black-and-white photograph from "100 Favourite Houses, " we catch a glimpse into Horace Walpole's personal sanctuary. Return once more to Wells Cathedral as we admire The Old Library anew – its hallowed halls echoing with centuries-old wisdom preserved within countless volumes.