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ref. Ulf GrønvaldIn Pristine Condition. unknown
1905ref. DEMO006838IPeoria: J. M. Franks & Sons ca.1905. First edition. stapled wrappers. Very Good. many photos. 4to unpaged 34 x 25 cm. grey decorated stapled wraps trifling wrinkling with hint of damp to bottom margin short tear to first leaf. WorldCat cites only two copies. Rare. "A prosperous modern and thriving city of 80000 population destined to become a city of 125000 within the next ten years." Cover page features decorative motifs and borders with ornate black and orange type. Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Peoria with accompanying text "The Advantages of Peoria Illinois." Includes images of the court house bird's eye view landscape city hall hotels churches public buildings college buildings scenes of Bradley and Glen Oak parks Illinois river and Soldier's monument. J. M. Franks & Sons unknown
1900ref. 250301Chicago: Illinois Theatre 1900. First edition. Hardcover. Good minus. Octavo; 45 xvi pages soiled cream cloth a.e.g. Less than six weeks after Chicago's grandest new theater the Iroquois opened it burned to the ground due to flagrant safety violations and corruption. More than 600 died in America's worst theater disaster. It resulted in new codes requiring outward-opening safety doors. This hardcover book appeared before the opening performance. It relates a history of the theatres in Chicago by Charles E. Nixon; tells why this magnificent venue was built and how with illustrations of the theatre plans and interiors and furnishings. "The Iroquois . will impress even the most superficial observer by its beauty and grandeur . The style architecturally is French renaissance which has a strong suggestion of the classic. designed by architect Benjamin H. Marshall ." Illustrated and with plates of posters and of the builders and equipment suppliers to the theatre. Illinois Theatre hardcover
ref. 1396274294.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1995ref. 424672Tainan Taiwan : Dept. of Architecture National Cheng Kung University 1995. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 208p. Notes; Sponsored by Chen Chung Ho Foundation organized by the Dept. of Architecture National Cheng Kung University and held at Kaohsiung and Tainan in March 1995. Tainan, Taiwan : Dept. of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University hardcover
1903ref. 240651Chicago: Iroquois Theatre Thomas J. Noonan 1903 . First edition. Hardcover. Good minus. 8vo 93 pages variant red cloth all edges gilt covers lightly stained lower corner of rear cover a bit "chewed". Scarce Less than six weeks after Chicago's grandest new theater opened it burned to the ground due to flagrant safety violations and corruption. More than 600 died in America's worst theater disaster. It resulted in new codes requiring outward-opening safety doors. This hardcover book appeared before the opening performance. It relates a history of the theatres in Chicago by Charles E. Nixon; tells why this magnificent venue was built and how with illustrations of the theatre plans and interiors and furnishings. "The Iroquois . will impress even the most superficial observer by its beauty and grandeur . The style architecturally is French renaissance which has a strong suggestion of the classic. designed by architect Benjamin H. Marshall ." Illustrated and with plates of posters and of the builders and equipment suppliers to the theatre. Iroquois Theatre, Thomas J. Noonan hardcover
1854ref. 48328Zürich Meyer und Zeller 1854- 1879. 4to. Contemporary halfcalf. Gilt spine gilt letterinf. Fronthinge weakening. 1. Bericht title without year: pp. 66- 100 - 2.: pp. 110- 155 - 3.: X73- 116 - 4.: 342 pp. - 5.: 4131- 188 pp. - 6.: VIII245- 320 pp. - 7.: 24692XII2 pp. - 8.: VIII58 pp. and 85 lithographed plates each with numerous illustr. 2 views complete. Siebenter berich has 2 titlepages the first: "Résultat des Recherches exécutées dans les Lacs de la Suisse Occidentale depuis l'année 1866 decrit par V. Gross F.-A. Forel et Edm. de Fellenberg". The second: "Pfahlbauten. Siebenter Bericht. Von Ferdinand Keller". A few minor brownspots internally clean.The work was published in "Mittheilungen der antiquarischen Gesellschaft in Zürich" Bde IXXIIXIIIXIV.XVXIX a. XX. The work has successively belong to three well-known Danish archaeologist: Georg Sarauw Axel Steensberg and J. Troels-Smith with their names on front free endpaper.Troels-Smith is internatonally known as one of the pioneers in Pollen Analysis especially with his work "Pollenanalytische Untersuchungen zu einigen Schweizerischen Pfahlbauproblemen" founded on his excavations on the "Pfahlbauten". First edition of this pioneer work in Swiss archaeology exposing in a long series of reports his finds in the Swiss lakes the Swiss lake Dwellings - describing the Swiss "Urbevölkerung" with their Stake Buildings and the rich finds around these in the Swiss lakes. unknown
1975ref. 220197New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers 1975. Cloth 431 pages illustrations; 29 cm. History of World Architecture Series. Translation of Architettura romanica. Near fine. Firm binding clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. A massive coffee-table book. Profusely illustrated. CONTENTS: Pre-Romanesque architecture; Early Romanesque architecture; High Romanesque architecture; Late Romanesque architecture; Domestic and military architecture; The Church building and its environment. . 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 4to. Collectible. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers hardcover
1995ref. 4911Bangkok Thailand: S D I Publications / Bruce Miller 1995 . Limited Facsimile edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Quartos cloth in fine publisher's slipcase. Note: the shipping weight is estimated at 20 lbs / 9 kg so it will require an additional fee at cost. Copy no. 826 of 999 copies. This 3-volume boxed set reprints Part 2 of the MEMOIRES ARCHEOLOGIQUES of the L'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient originally published at Paris 1929 ff. These volumes cover architecture sculpture and bas-reliefs. With hundreds of plates illustrations. Text in French. Printed on paper meant to withstand heavy library usage. A number of the sculptures were destroyed since the French did these surveys in the Twenties. S D I Publications / Bruce Miller hardcover
1885ref. 633461Building News London 1885. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. A double sheet print image area approx. 28 x 38 cms. The illustrations found in leading architectural journals of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as The Builder Building News and The Architect are masterpieces of visual craftsmanship. These illustrations capture the elegance intricacy and stylistic flair of the period's architecture. Rich in ornamental detail and atmospheric depth they reflect not only the buildings themselves but the artistic sensibilities and design discourse of their age. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAGE FROM THE JOURNAL PRINTED AT THE DATE SHOWN IN THE TITLE NOT A REPRINT OR COPY. Category: Builder & Building News; PRINTS : Buildings & Places; Unframed Prints : Old. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Building News unknown
2004ref. 10407Los Angeles CA: Four Stops Press 2004. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Beautifully inscribed by author sans dedication in black fountain ink on verso of ffep: "To Peace in Our Lifetime" signed and dated 9/2004. Essay by Jane C. Loeffler. Cultural Montages by Keya Keita. As new firsst edition first printing in gray cloth boards with map endpapers in fine mylar-protected dust jacket. LADA Four Stops Press hardcover
1962ref. BOOKS008196viii162p with 216 plates and index. Quarto 11" x 8 1/2" issued in beige cloth with black label and gilt lettering to spine. Limited to 3000 copies. Instituto de Investagaciones Estetecas Number 2. 2d edition. In 1939 the National University of Mexico UNAM published the book entitled Paseos Coloniales written by the great colonial art specialist Manuel Toussaint founder of the chair of colonial art and the Institute of Aesthetic Research at the UNAM. The book is in the words of the author a "…mosaic of articles written over twenty years". It consists of nineteen articles that serve as a "guide" for " visiting monuments a city or a part of history" from the comfort of your home or your library. The work is not of the academic caliber of some of his other works on Colonial Painting and Art but it provides information on the "discoveries" in an interesting and charming way full of emotion and youthful enthusiasm. Condition: Tape stain on front end paper. Jacket edge wear with some tears and chips lightly soiled and stained. A very good copy in like jacket. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) hardcover
1985ref. 4924Valdivia Chile: Kultrun 1985. First edition. Softcover. Good. Square quarto white portfolio Twelve photographic plates by Matthews: studies of the churches of Chiloe an island of 8000 kilometres off the coast of Chile. Kultrun paperback
1998ref. 1125559836Hamilton Bermuda : Burmuda National Trust 1998. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. pictorial paper covers 14 190 pages : illustrations maps 1 folded ; 29 cm. Includes indexes 1 tipped in "Volume two of the Historic Buildings Book Project.". Burmuda National Trust Paperback
1912ref. 0008892Chicago Plan Commission 1912. First edition. Octavo. Good. Jules Guerin maps photos. Small 4to 147 pages tawny cloth some soiling This is an abridged presentation of Burnham's PLAN OF CHICAGO for the use of the Chicago schools and a very useful study. It is also a puff piece. The first sentence proclaims "Chicago is destined to become the center of the modern world if the opportunities in her reach are intelligently realized and if the city can receive a sufficient supply of trained and enlightened citizens." With Jules Guerin illustrations and questions for study. Maps photos. Chicago Plan Commission unknown
1965ref. ZB394226National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings 1965-1995. volumes 17-47 all complete volumes lacking volume 38; partly bound library markings textually clean & tight price is for the set. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings unknown
ref. Norberg-Schulz, ChristianNot in perfect condition. unknown
ref. BN370689Ernst. Norman Foster. Buildings and Projects of Foster Associates. 4 Bände Volume 1 1964 - 1973 Volume 2 1971 - 1978Volume 3 1978 - 1985Volume 4 1982 - 1989 Paperback Norman Foster. Buildings and Projects of Foster Associates. 4 Bände Volume 1 1964 - 1973 Volume 2 1971 - 1978Volume 3 1978 - 1985Volume 4 1982 - 1989 Paperback Norman Foster. Buildings and Projects of Foster Associates. 4 Bände Volume 1 1964 - 1973 Volume 2 1971 - 1978Volume 3 1978 - 1985Volume 4 1982 - 1989 Paperback Ernst paperback
ref. Lehtimäki, Kristina ed.In Pristine Condition. unknown
1999ref. 38318Scranton Pennsylvania U.S.A.: HarperCollins 1999. 1st US . Hardcover. Fine/Very Fine. 1st U.S. 1st Large thicker heavy book dark blue cloth spine dark red boards very bright gilt lettering on spine four-line stamp of Bill Maxwell St. Petersburg Times columnist inside front cover stamp for Anastasia Maxwell Library at Unitarian church on first front end paper 516 pages illustrations throughout and color photo section. DJ glossy gold and white beneath mylar color-illustration of Dome on front spine and back. DJ and book both Very Fine. HarperCollins hardcover
1928ref. 255789Mexico: Talleres Graficos de la Nacion 1928. hardcover. good. Many photo Illus. folding map. 263pp. Folio original 1/2 green cloth with flexible boards spine ends worn spine and front cover lightly soiled. Mexico: Talleres Graficos de la Nacion 1928. Talleres Graficos de la Nacion unknown
ref. Grønvold, Ulf. PhotograpNot in perfect condition. unknown
ref. 69-4167London United Kingdom: Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1970. 8vo. Softcover. 78 pp. B&W Plates. Very Good. Includes fold-out maps Provenance: Berkeley Architectural Historical Association London, United Kingdom: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970 paperback
2007ref. biblio632Richmond Hill: Firefly 2007. Fine. 4to color ill 438p fine ill dj first printing Firefly unknown
ref. biblio87First edition Wraps Arundel society London 1872 Herr Gnauth Good No dust jacket as issued large folio 510x645 cm 6 p 1 Chromolithography mounted on board Original printed wraps with tears repaired rebacked leaves very fragile torns along the edges not affecting the text repaired uncut margins soiled Very rare edition of this monograph by Ruskin still well preserved considering the size and fragility of the paper acidity Contains the chromolithograph missing in the 2 copies of the Ruskin Library mounted on board paperback
