Boston: American Institute of Architects 1954. First edition Limitedm printed by the Aldus Printers 1957 erratum laid in. Xmas card laid in as well. Illustrated. 160 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Quarter linen and green cloth. Fine in fine paper slipcase. First edition Limitedm printed by the Aldus Printers 1957 erratum laid in. Xmas card laid in as well. Illustrated. 160 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. <br/><br/> American Institute of Architects hardcover
The Architectural Press London. 1958. First edition. Small quarto. 200 pages. Photographs by Eric de Mar� on nearly every page. Warehouses docks factories mills breweries oast-houses sheds bridges etc.Very near fine in very good indeed slightly nicked dustwrapper with a striking design by Gordon Cullen. The Architectural Press, London. unknown
New York: Jacobsen & Co. 1915. Original edition. Hardcover. Covers moderately soiled front inner hinge starting else near very good. 4 pp 183 monochrome plates; quarto pale green cloth. <br/><br/>Molded architectural ornaments of all kinds Jacobsen & Co. hardcover
1913 1st Printed for the Society at the Dublin University Press by Ponsonby & Gibbs. Copy No. 388 of 600 printed. 4to. xxvi 132 plates complete-matches list of plates given in text 30 text illustrations original tan cloth with black lettering and decoration. Many mansions and estates illustrated--mostly photo illustrations with some floorplans. Exterior veiws interior views closeup of design details wall friezes furniture etc. Includes a catalogue of Georgian Houses in Ireland. Two owner name stamps on end papers. Good some soiling and wear spine ends a bit frayed one wrinkle on front with some slight effect on front pastedown covers slightly cocked. Valuable reference for Irish architecture design and history. Scarce. . hardcover
New York: Bramhall House c. 1957. 4to. 212 pp. Over 175 photos and text illusts. Lavender-coloured cloth w/ d.j. VG/NF w/ frmr ownrshp inscrptn on half-title. First Bramhall House edition of this excellent survey of Victorian America from 1840-1880. Bramhall House, hardcover
Blackie Glasgow and London. 1975. First edition. Quarto. pp xx 451. Copiously illustrated in black-and-white.Spine a little faded at head and tail. Corner slightly bumped. Very good indeed in very good indeed price-clipped dustwrapper a little faded at spine and creased at head of spine. Blackie, Glasgow and London. unknown
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1921. Original Wraps. Very Good. Octavo pp. 22 numerous b/w photographs wood advertisements at back with several photos of doorways. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points.Many photos of doorways and entrances. Russell F. Whitehead paperback
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Octavo pp 446. b/w photographs. Written by the coauthor of "The AIA Guide to New York City" this guide book is ideal for those travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the buildings they see in Paris. Thorough and logically arranged by arrondisement. Charles Scribner's Sons paperback
Country Life London. 1931. First edition. Octavo. pp viii 144. Numerous photographs and plans. Cloth a little spotted. Very good indeed. No dustwrapper. Country Life, London. hardcover
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1929. Original Wraps. Very Good. Octavo pp. ca 16 numerous b/w photographs "Pencil Points for December 1932. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points. Russell F. Whitehead paperback
Bend-Prineville OR & Portland OR: The Miller Lumber Co. “For Better Homes;†Columban Press 1939. 8vo. Triptych which folds out into 6.25 x 9.5 in. w/ house elevation & floor plans on one side photo illustration gate design & floorplan on exterior slight creasing edgewear VG copy from the library of Henry A. Heider 1892-1969 and Russell E. Heider 1919-2005 Portland OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition of this scarce and charming advertising promotional mailer for the Miller Lumber Company which includes floor plans and architectural designs for a Cape Cod Cottage and precursor to Mid-Century Modern ranch home bungalow. The Miller Lumber Company was initially founded in 1911 and by the 1930s was selling kit homes house plans and continued to operate until the modern era. The Miller Lumber Co., “For Better Homes;†Columban Press, unknown
London 1949-1950. Twelve separate consecutive issues of this journal. 4to. about 80pp. per issue illustrated with photographs and floor plans original illustrated wraps. Small business stamp on each cover. Good to VG. 12 issues. . paperback
London 1956-1957. Twelve separate consecutive issues of this journal. 4to. about 80pp. per issue illustrated with photographs and floor plans original illustrated wraps. Small business stamp on each cover. Good to VG. 12 issues. . paperback
London. Five separate issues of this journal. 4to. about 80pp. per issues illustrated with photographs and floor plans original wraps. Small business stamp on top of each cover. VG. Five issues: . paperback
London 1957-1958. Twelve separate consecutive issues of this journal. 4to. about 80pp. per issue illustrated with photographs and floor plans original illustrated wraps. Small business stamp on each cover. Good to VG. 12 issues. . paperback
Philadelphia.: Curtis Publishing Company. 10- 1899. October 1899 issue in black and white illustrated wrappers as issued interior illustrated in black and white 48pp folio 16 x 11 inches. Mailing label to mid upper front cover; good condition. Features centerfold "As they Build in California" with various black and white photo illustrations of homes single page with "Some Small Greenhouses" etc. . Curtis Publishing Company. unknown
New York: The Pencil Points Press 1924. 2 vols. 4to. Brown buckram-backed boards. Fine in Near Fine dust jackets. Signed "Scott & Prescott" on title pages. 2 vols. 4to. <br/><br/> The Pencil Points Press hardcover
London: A Zwemmer Ltd 1974. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. First edition. Quarto. 272 pp. Illustrated with black and white glossy photographs. Clean near fine hardbound copy in very good unclipped dustwrapper with mild wear to edges and some toning to spine colors. Prior ownership name of P. F. Norton to front endpaper. <br/><br/> A Zwemmer Ltd hardcover
New YorkChichester Brisbane Toronto Singapore: A Wiley-Interscience Publication/John Wiley & Sons 1984. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Photographs. 4to maroon cloth with gold lettering on spine and cover pictorial dust jacket with drawings of FLW profusely ilustrated with B&W photographs xii 330 pages. Important extended interviews with the great architect. These often summary statements are wonderfully supplemented with a wide array of photographs illustrating Wright's achievements. These conversations originally aired on NBC Radio Broadcast Biography in Sound on August 7 1956. A Wiley-Interscience Publication/John Wiley & Sons hardcover
Bookseller reference : 591 ISBN : 0471800252 9780471800255
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1924. Wraps. Very Good. Octavo pp. 16 numerous b/w photographs. . One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points. wonderful photos with line drawings to scale. A very interesting issue where the series is looking at itself. Russell F. Whitehead paperback
New York: Harry Abrams 1994. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Heavy 4to. Fine condition in fine dustwrapper. Compact disk at rear of book. 320 pp. <br/><br/> Harry Abrams hardcover
Oxford: Phaidon Press 1982. First UK edition. Boards. Good in Good DJ; Shelfwear and rubbing on boards interiors Very Good. Quarto pp. 224. Indexed illustrated with color and b/w photos and drawings. A visual overview of architectural principles and the use of various materials. Phaidon Press hardcover
New York: Harry N. Abrams 1985. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/near fine. First edition. Large quarto. 312 pp. Introduction by John Julius Norwich. An illustrated anthology drawn from architectural writers and travellers from Vitruvius to Sacheverell Sitwell. A near fine clothbound book in near fine dustwrapper. Heavy volume. <br/><br/> Harry N. Abrams hardcover
Houston: Rice University Press 1992. First Edition SIGNED. Hardcover. NEAR FINE IN FINE DJ. Author's signed presentation on half-title page. Photography by Blackmon Winters Kuhner. 288pp. 120 b/w photos 50 drawings 288pp. index notes.Several small stains on front free endpaper. All else fine. <br/><br/>Includes analysis Houston Dallas Austin and Fort Worth Tall Buildings Schools Middle Class Houses Medical Buildings and Public Housing. Rice University Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 13340 ISBN : 0892633166 9780892633166
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1919. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Octavo pp. 16 numerous b/w photographs. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points. Russell F. Whitehead paperback
New York: Frederick A. Praeger 1968. First American edition. Cloth. Very Good/very good. First American edition published the same year as the British. Octavo. 216 pp. Includes 198 plates 15 in color. A very good copy in olive cloth binding in very good unclipped dustwrapper. <br/><br/> Frederick A. Praeger hardcover
mid - late 1700s. Copperplate engraving on laid paper image 13 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. Long repaired tear to upper corner extending 1 1/2 inches into image other edge tear just touching border loss to right margin well outside of image a few tiny abraded spots to image. . unknown
Philadelphia.: Orman Wesley Ketcham. First Edition. 1899. Hard cover book beautifully illustrated 11 x 8 inches 53 numbered pages plus 14 unnumbered pages at front of book. Cover features a vintage "horn book" design. A loose sheet "With Personal Greetings" signed by O. W. Ketcham at front of book. Text divided into three parts: 1 The Story of the House various components of the house enhanced by brickwork; 2 Molded Brick Forms; 3 Terra-Cotta Fire-Proof Materials. Book abounds with citations from prominent authors such as Walt Whitman John Greenleaf Whittier Owen Meredith John Ruskin etc. Very light bumping to corners of covers. Thin very faint three inch line page 35 from what appears to be blue pencil otherwise very good clean condition. Following the title of the volume is explanatory text that reads: "Being Some Suggestions in Brickwork from the Catalogue of O. W. Ketcham.of Philadelphia." In the Foreword the author writes that the book aims to provide "a few suggestions of what may be accomplished by the use of plain and moulded brick" i.e. molded terra-cotta. Text on title page states: "Printed by Edward Stern and Co. Incorporated Philadelphia 1899 from plates made by the Photo-Chromotype Engraving Co." A handsome beautifully designed and executed publication. The web site of philadelphiabuildings.org address below provides extensive illustrations pertaining to the work of Orman Wesley Ketcham and is well worth a visit. The Story of the House would be a fine addition to an architectural library. https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/co_display_images.c m/480842IMAGE_GALLERY_SORTBY=StartYear&IMAGE_GALLERY_PAGE=4 . Orman Wesley Ketcham. hardcover
London.: Charles Holme. Vol. 28 No. 122. 03-15- 1903. May 15 1903 single issue of the magazine color and black and white plates and in-text illustrations some pages unopened 12 x 8 1/2 inches pictorial paper wrappers as issued. One plate loose light foxing/toning to text block edges overall very good condition. Many interesting articles and advertisements reflecting the art world of the time. Interesting articles include Domestic Architecture at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition with 21 black and white photo illustrations; Jakob Christoffel Le Blon and his Three-Colour Prints. . Charles Holme. unknown
New York: Putnam 1994. Later printing. Original Wraps. Very Good FFEP corner torn. Octavo pp. 226 indexed richly illustrated w/ b/w photographs. Putnam paperback
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1921. Original Wraps. Good. Octavo pp. 22 numerous b/w photographs wood advertisements at back. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points. Russell F. Whitehead paperback
Liverpool 1957 Nendeln 1974. 4 issues of this quarterly review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume with original front covers included. Hardcover. sm4to. 321pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. The first and fourth issues in this volume are Kraus reprints. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. No other institution markings. Near Fine some spotting on fore-edges. 4 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Nendeln 1969. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 201pp. 439pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Nendeln 1969. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 313pp. 263pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 271pp. 292pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 290pp. 212pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 274pp. 300pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 340pp. 283pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. sm4to. 302pp. 300pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Vaduz 1965. Kraus Reprint of the 8 issues for these two volumes of this review of architecture and town planning bound in one volume without original front covers for the individual issues. Hardcover. Red buckram. sm4to. 290pp. 342pp. photo plates diagrams buckram. University stamp on each fore-edge gilt stamping on spine one or two minor internal stamps not affecting plates or diagrams. Near Fine. 8 issues bound in one volume. . hardcover
Woodbury: Barron's 1980. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/fine. Small 4to. 117 pp. History of the Werkbund. Includes thirteen articles with illustrations of this influential period in architectural studies. Small prior owner name of P. F. Norton to front flyleaf else a fine hardbound copy in fine dustwrapper with only a hint of fade to yellow spine color. Lovely copy. <br/><br/> Barron's hardcover
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1915. Original Green Cloth. Good no DJ. Quarto pp. approx. 160 each. b/w photographs throughout. 8 volumes in 4 books. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points Marblehead Nantucket Littchfield CT etc. Russell F. Whitehead hardcover
New York: Russell F. Whitehead 1921-22. Original Green Cloth. Good no DJ tight and intact with good cover only slight dog-eared at top of spine. Octavo pp. approx. 160 numerous b/w photographs. One of the most cherished series in its day interesting both for its subject matters cornices porches doorways etc as well as its regional focal points Marblehead Nantucket Littchfield CT etc. This particular two year set has the two volume article on colonial doorways as well as the issue on colonial fences and fence posts. Russell F. Whitehead hardcover
NY 1920 1922. 3 monographs. 4to. 24pp. 16pp. 22pp. photo illustrations original printed wraps. Owner stamp on front of two monograpgs. Good wraps a bit soiled light vertical crease in wraps and some soiling on final page of third monograph. 3 issues. paperback
Cambridge: MIT Press 1958. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. First edition. Small quarto. 198 pp. Illustrated with photographs. Excellent monograph on Rietveld. Prior ownership name of P. F. Norton to front endpaper else a fine hardbound copy in very good dustwrapper with a small chip to top of spine area. Uncommon and beautiful volume. <br/><br/> MIT Press hardcover
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