Cram, Geo. F.MareMagnum
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Outer dimensions: 10.75" x 14.5". Includes many street names. Principal buildings, steam roads and horse roads indicated. Clean and unmarked with light wear. An attractive vintage copy. Book
Outside dimensions 14.5" x 10.75". Steam and horse roads indicated. Includes many street names plus lists of prominent buildings and hotels. Unmarked with light wear and soiling. An attractive vintage copy. Book
Outside dimensions 14.5" x 10.75". Steam and horse roads indicated. Includes many street names plus lists of prominent buildings, hotels, depots and theatres. Unmarked with light wear and soiling. An attractive vintage copy. Book
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped with small tears to very well rubbed edges. 502pp. A vast number of black & white photographs plus some drawings covering the fifty years of Soviet architecture since 1917, some one to a page, usually more. Covers four periods - 1917 to 1932, 1933 to 1941, 1941 to 1954 and 1955 to 1967. Main descriptive text in Russian over 58 pages.. Introduction also in English and French. All pictures with Russian, French and English captions. Publisher uncertain. Extremely scarce. From the Personal Library of the late John Dumbreck, Emeritus Professor of Russian Studies at the University of Manchester. We are also selling a large number of other books from Professor Dumbreck's Collection including some signed and authored works.
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 335pp. Reprint of the classic work with over 400 drawings depicting all aspects of architecture, from the brickwork in the walls of ancient Rome to the vaulted roof of Westminster Abbey.
Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 400pp. A detailed study of American architecture from pre-historic times to the late 20th century. An excellent introduction to American architecture. Enhanced with around 300 illustrations. Second corrected edition.
Book's covers show light shelf wear only. Large format , 352 pages with architectural drawings, elevations, photos, floorplans throughout. Heavily illustrated. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Chapters include the architectural investigation of Theatres, Libraries, Museums, Hospitals, Prisons, Hotels, Exchanges and banks, Warhouses adn office buildings, Railway stations, Market halls, exhibition buildings, Shops stores and department stores, Factories et al.
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 19pp. Undated, possibly 1950s.
No marks or inscriptions and very minor creasing to covers adjacent to spine. A very clean very tight booklet with unmarked very slightly foxed boards, unrusted staples and no bumping to corners. 17pp. History and description of St Germans Church, Cornwall. Illustrated.
8vo., First and Sole Edition, endpapers very lightly spotted; attractively bound in contemporary green half morocco, straight-grain cloth boards ruled in gilt, back gilt extra with five raised bands, second compartment lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, marbled edges, covers very lightly age-scuffed else a most attractive copy. Scarce, especially in this condition. Anderson, p.183.
166 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
244 pages. "To celebrate the centennial of its founding in 1907, the Historical Society presents this new index to cover all issues from 1953 to the end of 2006... Contains all articles listed by the author's last name and by title. Also includes names of all people mentioned in articles and photo captions, listed by their last name. Contains most place-names, including cities, towns, villages, forts, lakes, rivers, and some mountains, passes, hills, trails, buildings and other structures. Names of businesses and organizations have been indexed where relevant" - from Foreword. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. A high-quality copy. Book
48 pages. Black and white photos. Includes: separate group photos of staff and students of Claresholm School, Olds School, and Vermilion School, with name lists of staff; General Information; Admission Requirements; Regulations; Prizes; Details of Courses; Nice 5 panel fold-out photo of the "School of Agriculture and Demonstration Farm, Olds Alberta" (beneath which is a caption reading 'Buildings and Equipment are Identical at all Schools); Various photos of students at work and one shot of the Boys' Hockey Team. Blank 'Application for Admission to the Provincial School of Agriculture' remains affixed to perforated tab inside back cover. Prior owner's small ink stamp atop front cover else unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A most wonderful item from Alberta's distant past! Book
No marks or inscriptions. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with tiny scratch to lower front edge. 125pp. A fascinating account of enigmatic artistic and architectural mysteries throughout the world. These include the Nazca Lines, Costa Rica Balls, Sacsayhuaman's impossible stone construction, Machu Picchu. the Sphinx, Crop Circles, Mayan Crystal Skulls and many more. Very well illustrated.
Two volume set is in excellent condition, showing a tiny bit of corner wear as the only flaw. Bindings are solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exteriors show no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. High quality production printed on heavy, glossy paper, decorated, aluminized endpapers. A giant brochure for the industry, packed with large, b&w photos of every aspect of aluminum construction at the time. Embossed stamp from previous owner at front, as well as residue from tag. Vol. I contains Aluminum in modern buildings to page 226 then Conversations with noted architects. 255 pages, including sections on Factories, Offices, Residences, Schools, Churches, General: bridges, halls, hangars, Coulee dam, airports, shopping centers, etc. Vol. II is an engineering reference book companion Vol I., 403 pages with charts, graphs, tables, scales, lots of mechanical drawings, b&w photos over chapters on Physical and mechanical properties, The production, fabrication and surface finishing of aluminum mill products and castings, Joints and connections, Potentials and limitations of aluminum as a structural material, Structural design, Architectural design and details (roof deck, roof shingles, siding, flashing, gutters, vault frames, cratings, railings, flagpoles and lighting standards, acoustical ceilings, luminous ceilings, store fronts, etc. etc. Copyright 2011 Pistil Books
Book is in excellent condition, with very light shelf wear to covers only. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. High quality production printed on heavy, glossy paper, decorated, aluminized endpapers. A giant brochure for the industry, packed with large, b&w photos of every aspect of aluminum construction at the time. Contains Aluminum in modern buildings to page 226 then Conversations with noted architects. 255 pages, including sections on Factories, Offices, Residences, Schools, Churches, General: bridges, halls, hangars, Coulee dam, airports, shopping centers, etc. Copyright 2011 Pistil Books
Book has lightly bumped lower corners as the only flaw to blue/grey cloth HB covers. .Binding is solid and square, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is marked occasionally wtih lines along margin, previous owner's name, note, at front. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear, 1/2" tear bottom front corner. Color photos, drawings, architectural illustrations, elevations floorplans throughout.
Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears. 229 pages with b&w photos, drawings, elevations, architectural drawings, landscapes throughout.
144 pages. Features: The Home of Howard and Marjie Wilson in Durango, Colorado; The affordable arts and crafts of Jill and Michael Clark; Syracuse businessman's 3-Storey Adirondack Summer Retreat; Reclaiming the buildings of Stinesville, IN; The Delahunt House of Portland; Theodore Ellison's "Decatur" line of windows; Diana Mausser's native roots; and more. Unmarked. with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
Pages 453-492 plus xvi pages of great vintage ads. Many great black and white photos. Features: The Country Seat of Howard Henry, Esq., at Camp Hill, PA; The Art of Ornamental Orange Peeling; Decorations and Furnishings For the Home - X - Treatment of Fireplaces and Mantels; Old South Salem in Northern Westchester County - article with photos of local buildings including the Horse and Hound Tavern; Artistic Wax Work; A Group of Modern Houses Costing From $1,800 Upwards - nice 12-photo 2-page spread includes the homes of Mr. Warren Bartholf, Mr. W.A. Westerson, Mrs. Colgrove, Mr. R.E. McGregor, Mr. Benjamin A. Paust, Miss Helen J. Holboe, Mr. W.W. Huntress, Mr. Benjamin Waller, and Mr. Ellis Ashley; Handicraftsman - Leather Craftwork; Crafts That Children Can Do; Ostrich Farming as an Industry; The Small Country House - A Dutch Colonial House Costing $2,150 Complete; A Craftsman's House Costing $2,400 Complete; A House of Modern Design Costing $3,200 Complete; A House and a Garage - the home of James Masterson, Esq., at Crescent Hill, Bay Ridge, NY; Garden Notes; American Homes and gardens' Garden Competition - First Garden Prize wond by Dr. Shiro Miyaki, St. Louis, MO, Second Prize Won by James M. Hull, Esq., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Third Prize wond by M.F. Ault, Indianapolis, IN, with photos of all three; L. Wolff Mfg. Co. ad features photo of the new North Western Passenger Terminal Station in Chicago; Ad for Hotel Chamberlain at Old Point Comfort, VA, with small photo of the large hotel; Index to American Homes and Gardens, Volume VII, January to December, 1910; Back cover color ad for the Columbia Grafonola "Regent" and Graphophone; and more. Printed on glossy stock. Small date stamp atop back cover and small piece missing from bottom of page 457, otherwise complete and unmarked with average wear. Disbound from a larger volume with some of the former binding affixed to spine. A worthy copy of this great vintage issue. Book
No marks or inscriptions. A very clean crisp very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with slight surface rubbing to rear. Scarce in the UK. 219pp. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery.
Book is in excellent condition with lightly bumped corners, very light edge wear to dark red cloth covers with gilt print at spine. Binding is solid and square, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows extensive edge wear, small tears at hinge, top spine, scuffing, small stain. Contents include: Organization of the profession, The Japanese hotel, Transport and tourism, Town planning in evolution, Architectural education The architects, etc. Featured buildings or sights include Frank Lloyd Wright's Imperial Hotel, Diet Library, Gakushuin University, Museum of western art, memorial hall at Hiroshima, Sakakura's art gallery, Town hall, Gotsu, museum at Matsue, Dentsu building Osaka, Hasshokan hotel at Nagoya, Kenzo Tange hotel at Atami and a great many others. Architects featured in chapter "Architects" : Antonin Raymond, Togo Murano, Junzo Sakakura, Isao Sibaoka, Tsutomu Ikota, Hideo Kosaka, Kunio Maekawa, Kenzo Tange, Hirosohi Oe, Takamasa Yoshizaka, Yoshinobu Ashihara, Kiyonori Kikutake, and many others. Copyright 2011 Pistil Books
176 pages. Footnotes. Oblong 9.25" x 12.25". A collection of vintage photos by Leonard Frank who documented the development of British Columbia. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy of this wonderful compilation. Book
Book is in excellent condition in embossed black vinyl covers, no print at spine. Page block is made of heavy, glossy paper with a great many full page, full color photos throughout of exteriors, interiors, detail photos and some architectural drawings and paintings. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows edge wear with chipping and small tears. Contents include: The house in historical perspective, with subsections: Early Anatolia, The Pre-Anatolian Turks, The influence of Byzantine architecture, The Seljuks and Beyliks (Anatolian Lordiness / Principalities).; Factors in the development of the vernacular house, with subsections: The physical environment; climate and terrain, local building materials and structural; The cultural environment; Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Persia, Caucasia. The house and its units; The room, sofa, service areas and storeys. Evolution of Anatolia house plans; Plans without a sofa, Exterior sofa plans, through sofa plans, central sofa plans.; Regional characters of Anatolian vernacular house, with subsections: Centers of development; Anatolia and Rumelia. Northern Anatolia; Marmara and Thrace; Western Anatolia; Central Anatolia; Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, etc. 296 pages with a 16 page supplement.
64 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
