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194032 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Photo of French Saphis who are fighting the Italians in the Sudan; Photos of South Africa's General Smuts and South African troops; Photo of the launch of the H.M.S. Duke of York with the King and Queen in attendance; Photo of Boeing's California assembly line for DB-7 bombers; Illustrated article entitled "The Arsenal of Democracy" - President Roosevelt's momentous address to the United States Congress; Great photo of depth charge exploding behind a British vessel in the Mediterranean; London bomb damage photos including BBC headquarters, Ave Maria Lane, and Paternoster Square; Full-page photo taken from atop St. Paul's looks down on the devastation caused to bookland; Photos of unsafe fire-damaged buildings being brought down by the Royal Engineers; Centerfold illustration by Montague B. Black shows the combined attack on Bardia by the Navy, Army and Air Force; Wonderful photos of the battle-scarred H.M.S. Carnarvon Castle and part of her crew as they pull in to Montevideo; Nice photo of Major-General Beresford-Peirse, Commander of the Indian Division, with two of his officers; Captured Italian booty; Panoramic full-page graphic of the battle for Bardia; A huge column of captured Italians in the desert; Bren carriers in battle formation; Illustrated article entitled "How the Ground Staff Keep R.A.F. Bombers in Order"; Full-page illustration of Bremen as an inferno of fire after a concentrated R.A.F. attack; Two nice photos of the new Blackburn Botha, a torpedo-carrying bomber; A commentary on the war this week; The Balkan war in pictures; Summary of the chief events in the war this week. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Book
2001180 pages. Bibliography. References. Index. "Focuses on the topography, environment, historical development, buildings, and townscape of old Lhasa. Introduces future plans and issues concerning the safeguarding of Lhasa's historical townscape in the face of urban development. Includes 25 new maps never before published, satellite photos, historical maps and photos, watercolours, information on old buildings, and many new colour photos." - dust jacket. Dust jacket attractive in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Average wear and usual library markings to book bound in scarlet cloth with hinges taped. A worthy reference copy. Book
1970219 pages including index, 84 illustrations and 5 tables. Discusses the two main aspects of architectural acoustics - the control of noise in buildings and the design of auditoria. Written to satisfy the needs of the architect who wishes to gain a clear practising knowledge of acoustics. Part I covers basic theories of sound and hearing. Part II covers control of noise in buildings. Part III covers auditorium desing. Book
197690 pages. Features: Celebrating the Bicentennial; Immigrants celebrate coming to America; Nancy Donnelly is removed from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; Italian election results; Shock waves from Soweto Riots; Arab peace-keepers arrive in Lebanon; Lopez Portillo in Mexico; Seychelles President James R. Mancham; Color photos of impressive new buildings in multiple American big cities; Dan Burden and Bikecentennial '76 which saw cyclists pedal from Astoria to Williamsburg; Great color photos of the ol' RWB (red, white and blue); Washington Cathedral - article with color photos; and much more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
199664 pages. Features: Museums in Historic Buildings; The Process of Compromise - A Team Approach to Conservation Environments; Humidity and Moisture in Historic Buildings - the origins of building and object conservation; Quantified Risk Reduction in the Humidity Dilemma; What Made Lucy Rot? - a case study of cyclical moisture exposure; The Cabildo in New Orleans; and much more. Bit of writing atop front cover, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book
1975170 pages. Archival black and white photos. Includes: The British Indian Department and the Frontier in North America, 1755-1830; The B.C. Mills Prefabricated System - The Emergence of Ready-made Buildings in Western Canada. Prior owner's small inkstamped name inside front cover else clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
1980112 pages including bibliography and index. Catalogues Mackintosh's architectural projects, and shows the extent of his achievements in terms of completed buildings, interiors, alterations, unexecuted designs and competition entries both successful and unpremiated. Each scheme is illustrated with photographs and, where possible, original drawings, and accompanied by a description including notes on its present condition and the whereabouts of original documents. In the case of both the Glasgow School of Art and Hill House, Helensburth ten plates have now been added in colour. Over 170 illustrations. Some moisture exposure to top few inches of contents near head of spine has caused minimal staining and minor rippling. Moderate wear. Binding intact. Glossy colour illustrated covers. Book
1985211 pages. Bibliography. Footnotes. Glossary of Ukrainian terms. Reproductions of black and white photos. An informative work which explains the background to Ukrainian immigration to Alberta followed by social details, then traces their agricultural architectural developments in Alberta. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book
1972Features: Nova Scotia, 1828; Notable Nova Scotians; You paint me a ship; Goldsmiths and silversmiths; Potters; Halifax Restorations; Furniture of Nova Scotia; Louisbourg - the emerging touchstone; Choice 18th century accents; Halifax - city in midpassage; Nova Scotia Museum; Places to remember; Textile Arts; Folk art in Cape Breton; A Pencil Sketch; Early Buildings; Heritage in Printing; Glass; Artists and their pictures. Average wear. Faint phone number in pencil on front cover else unmarked. Sound copy. Magazine
1990111 pages. Footnotes and bibliography. Many informative maps, diagrams and black and white reproductions of fascinating archival photos. "Records the structures that were key to Clinton's development. From the archaeological remains of Native Indian shelters to the churches, schools and residences of the white settlers, the architecture of Clinton provides a fascinating record of those who lived and worked 'at the 47 mile.'" - back cover. Clean, tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this interesting history. Book
193639 pages. Features: Power Supplies for Large Buildings; Parallel Working of Alternators Simply Explained; Applications of Photo Cells to Mechanical Handling; Modern Methods of Battery Charging; A.C. Carbon Arcs; Electric Heating in Industry; Current Limiting Reactors; The Strowger Photo Tlelmetering System; Control gear for A.C. Motors; Power Factor Correction Plant; Recent Patent Specifications; Engineer's Experiences. Cigarette smoke odour. Small quantity of "nibbling" to top corner of front cover and first few leaves. Well worn but intact. Blue and orange front cover features picture of the vessel Queen Mary in an advertisement for Callender Cable which supplied 650 miles of cable for its construction. Two-colour center-fold advertisement for Crabtree Automatic Control Gear manufactured by J.A. Crabtree & Co. Ltd. Unmarked. Book
2003ref. biblio123Amsterdam 2003. New. Cartonage de l'éditeur dos entoilé rouge muet 162p ill unknown
1969359 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white photographic plates. First published in Danish in 1956. Originally intended as a course in tonal and technical design of the organ and organ history, but was supplemented with content on organ architecture and the location of the organ. - from Foreword. Chapters include: The Proportions of Sound; The Acoustics of Buildings, The Organ Pipes, The Stops of the Organ; The Technical and Tonal Design of an Organ Werk; The Organ in the Middle Ages; The West European Organ Types; The Organ Facade; The Location of the Organ; The Organ Reform Movement; Maintenance - Rebuilding - New Instruments. Rebound in sturdy yellow library buckram. Usual library markings. A sound working copy of this esteemed reference. Book
199443 pages including bibliography and glossary. Black and White photos. "Over the years, the role of stone as a building material has changed considerably. Most of Victoria's buildings and monuments that have used natural stone in their construction can be found within four to six city blocks of Victoria's Inner Harbour. A tour ...is an excellent way to gain appreciation not only of the geology and history of building stone but also of the architectural and aesthetic qualitites associated with these structures." - from forward. A nice clean copy with sound binding. Book
1991166 pages. Notes. Index. Numerous colour and black and white illustrations. "While focussing on the building itself throughout, an attempt is made to convey something of the human dimension of the office as reflected through the varying personalities of the individuals who accepted the vice-regal appointment over the years. As well, the evolving political and social role of the lieutenant-governor from the inception of the office in 1870 to the present is touched upon, and all are placed within the historical context of the times." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Beautiful copy. Gift quality. Book
1986211 pages. Bilingual French/English. Features: Les "Memorial Windows" - une memoire de verre; The Murals in the Toronto Municipal Buildings - George Reid's Debt to Puvis de Chavannes; Short Notes; Reviews; Publication Notices; Books Received. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
196788 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: The Life and History of Richard Beasley, Esq.; An 18th Century Jewel in a 19th Century Wilderness; The Registers of Christ's Church, Hamilton; The Davis Family of Mount Albion; The Stinson Family of Hamilton; The Victorian Buildings of Hamilton; Hamilton, Canada West, "The Civil War Years"; Sidelights of the Hamilton Police Force; The History of Law Enforcement in Hamilton From 1833 to 1967; He Died With Custer; Crown Patentees of Binbrook Township. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
198784 pages. Index. Nice colour photography throughout, accompanied by supporting text. Author investigated over three-thousand vintage schoolhouses which have been converted to functional homes and businesses. A selection of these are presented here. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Slight sunning to dust jacket at spine. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy. Book
1998Features: Ecoterrorism trials in Congress; Genetic Actions Sweep UK; Winona LaDuke Interview; NAFTA for Africa; Rendezvous Reports; ADC Buildings Torched; and more. Average wear. Sound copy. Book
1999Features: A view from St. John's - heritage conservation and cultural landscape; Fogo Island - last chance for authentic outport culture; Bonavista; Heritage Precinct or Parking Lot - options for a gateway to Canada's National Captain; Fund-Raising for Heritage Buildings - The Saint George's Experience; The Henry Ruckle Farm on Saltspring Island; U.S. introduces Historic Homeownership Assistance Act; Nova Scotians want lighthouses protected by legislation; Gabrielle Roy's House needs donations; Curtain rises again on Montreal's Corona Theatre. Bilingual English/French. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. Book
1977225 pages. Unmarked. Average wear. Includes useful reference and other material. Solid copy. Book
197452 pages. Prepared by the City Planning Department for the Vancouver Heritage Advisory Committee which has recommended to city council that these buildings and areas be designated as heritage sites. Each building/area is presented with address, written details, and black and white reproduction of photo. Buildings include the Court House, RCMP Building, Hudson's Bay Store, Glen Brae - Tait House, and Cenacle Retreat House, to name a few. The two areas are Chinatown and Gastown. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Bibliographic reference: Hale 3164 Book
1987Pages 352-468. Features: Technique in American watercolors from the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, Massachussetts; The Ximenez-Fatio House in Saint Augustine, Florida; A Charleston, South Carolina playbill of 1794; The Architecture of Charles Bulfinch on historical blue Staffordshire - Part II - the later buildings, 1810-1832; John Seymour in Portland, Maine; and more. Above-average but not excessive wear. Damage to lower corner of front cover. A worthy reference copy. Book
197116 pages. Colour photos throughout. Printed on glossy stock. Appears to be circa 1971. Features: Deepsea Canoe - George Tocher and David Moon and their voyage aboard the native-style vessel Orenda to Hawaii - article with photos; Aspenite sales; Non-masonary fireplaces; The Hutterite Way - they choose Aspenite for the new farm buildings at their Morinville colony northwest of Edmonton; New K3 Woodgrains. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
2007ref. biblio632Richmond Hill: Firefly 2007. Fine. 4to color ill 438p fine ill dj first printing Firefly unknown
