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Wings Over Hellas


Schoder, Raymond V.

Hardcover. New York, Oxford University Press, 1st, 1974, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 256 pages, color photographs. Edgewear to dust jacket. Else clean and tight.

Record # 454802


Price: $12.00 

 

Wish You Were Here: A Tour of America's Great Hotels During the Golden Age of the Picture Post Card


Zaid, Barry

Hardcover. New York, Crown, 1st, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 95 pages, illustrated throughout in color. Light wear to dust jacket, clean, tight copy.

Record # 453209


Price: $15.00 

 

World Architecture: An Illustrated History


Copplestone (Ed), Trewin and others

London, Paul Hamlyn , 2nd ed, revised, 1966, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover. 348 pages. Oversize book. Contains numerous color, black & white photography of architecture. Plastic protective covering taped to dust jacket, endpapers. Minor edgewear to dust jacket. Previous owner's inscription front end paper.

Record # 503829


Price: $13.00 

 

Writings on Early American Architecture: An Annotated List of Books and Articles on Architecture Constructed before 1860 in the Eastern Half of the United States.


Roos, Jr.,, Frank J.

Hardcover. Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University Press, 1st, 1943, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 271 pages. Blue cloth cover with gilt lettering, lettering is faded on spine, bumped edges and fraying along spine, smudge on back cover. Previous owner's inscription on front flyleaf. Inside is bright and clean. A nice copy.

Record # 852592


Price: $30.00 

 

Yard, Street, Park: The Design of Suburban Open Space


Girling, Cynthia L. and Kenneth I. Helphand

Paperback. New York, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., reprint, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 245 pages, paperback. Insightful analysis of the history of suburban planning. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. Light bumping to lower spine. Unmarked. Bright and clean; a tight copy.

Record # 951245


Price: $19.00 

A Building History of Northern New England by: Garvin, James L.
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A Building History of Northern New England by: Garvin, James L.

Softcover. Hanover, NH, The University Press of New England, 1st, 2001, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 199 pages, soft cover. Covers have indented writing on both the front and rear, with light bumping to the corners and the bottom of the spine. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. This is a book about understanding old buildings. In an era in which much of the US landscape has been littered by unimaginative, prefabricated structures, James L. Garvin tells owners and would-be owners of old buildings what they need to know before they begin the restoration process. It focusses on the architectural distinctiveness of the Northern New England area. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34222
Price: $25.00 

Act of Optimism, An: Building Washington Cathedral by: Lewis, Deborah Hart

Act of Optimism, An: Building Washington Cathedral by: Lewis, Deborah Hart

Softcover. Washington, D.C., The Octagon, 1st, 1980, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog. Light blue stapled covers with monotone illustration, introduction by Richard T. Feller, foreword by Herbert E. Striner, 7 full page b&w plates, checklist of objects on loan from Washington Cathedral, glossary. Record # 806403
Price: $12.00 

Age of Exuberance, 1550-1700, The by: Reed, Michael A.

Age of Exuberance, 1550-1700, The by: Reed, Michael A.

hardcover. London ; Boston, Routledge & K. Paul, reprint, 1986, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 306 pages. Hardcover. Extensive b&w photographs throughout. Gilt titles on spine. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. Record # 469185
Price: $12.00 

Architecture of the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts by: Editor: Drexler, Arthur
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Architecture of the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts by: Editor: Drexler, Arthur

Hardcover. NY, The Museum of Modern Art, 1st, 1977, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 525 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, blue cloth covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Light foxing is present on the top edge of the pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color illustrations throughout. This book offers an enlightening analysis of the school, examining Beaux-Arts concepts of theory and practice and assessing major work by each of the school's main factions. It also covers the school's complex political and administrative history through a series of essays. Includes work by students of the school who subsequently became preeminent as professional architects. This is a large format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34072
Price: $55.00 

Colonial Architecture of Salem, The by: Cousins, Frank
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Colonial Architecture of Salem, The by: Cousins, Frank

Hardcover. Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1st, 1919, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 282 pages, hardcover. Covers are in very good condition, despite minor bumping to the top and bottom of the spine. Interior pages with deckled edges are clean and bright. Top edge gilt. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. This book explores the rich history of colonial architecture in Salem, Massachusetts. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the city's architecture. It discusses the economic and political factors that influenced the design of these buildings, and how the architecture reflected the values and aspirations of the people who lived in Salem during the colonial era. Previous owner's paste-in is present on the front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34257
Price: $30.00 

Dream Castles by: Cable, Mary

Dream Castles by: Cable, Mary

Hardcover. New York, Viking Press, 1st, 1966, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 128 pages, photographs throughout. Minor dust jacket edge wear, otherwise, very clean and tight copy. Record # 853358
Price: $12.00 

East Coast Victorians: Castles & Cottages by: Naversen, Kenneth

East Coast Victorians: Castles & Cottages by: Naversen, Kenneth

Softcover. Wilsonville, OR, Beautiful America Publishing Company, 1st, 1990, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 247 pages, soft cover. Covers are in good condition with some light staining and edge wear. Small spot of water damage present on the bottom corner of the rear cover. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Gorgeous full color photography throughout. Discover the beauty and history of East Coast Victorians with this captivating book by author Kenneth Naversen. Delve into the world of castles and cottages and explore the fascinating architecture and design of a bygone era. Clean copy. Record # 33881
Price: $18.00 

Famous Buildings - A Primer of Architecture by: Barstow, Charles L.

Famous Buildings - A Primer of Architecture by: Barstow, Charles L.

Hardcover. New York , Century Co., reprint, 1915, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, blue cloth with gilt stamping. Many black & white illustrations, 246 pages. Ex-lib with light stamping, bookplate, residue to rear end papers. Record # 66803
Price: $12.00 

Geometry & Art: How Mathematics Transformed Art During the Renaissance by: Wade, David

Geometry & Art: How Mathematics Transformed Art During the Renaissance by: Wade, David

Softcover. NY, Shelter Harbor Press, 1st, 2017, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 223 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains full-color photography and illustrations throughout. This book is a definitive look at how geometry changed the world of art forever. It follows the artists of the renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. This compelling volume uses engaging text, compelling historical accounts and beautiful illustrations to immerse readers in the fundamental renaissance forms which, although conceived over five-hundred years ago, still have the capacity to awe and inspire us with their beauty. Clean copy. Record # 34337
Price: $25.00 

Georgetown Houses of the Federal Period - Washington, D.C. 1780-1830 by: Davis, Deering/ Stephen P. Dorsey/ Ralph Cole Hall

Georgetown Houses of the Federal Period - Washington, D.C. 1780-1830 by: Davis, Deering/ Stephen P. Dorsey/ Ralph Cole Hall

Hardcover. New York, Bonanza, 1st, 1944, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 130 pages. Cloth boards. Illustrated with black & white photographs. Foxing to edges. Dust jacket worn at edges with small chips and tears. Slight musty odor. Record # 510650
Price: $12.00 

Ghiberti's Bronze Doors by: Krautheimer, Richard

Ghiberti's Bronze Doors by: Krautheimer, Richard

Hardcover. Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 1st, 1971, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 17 pages of text, followed by an unpaginated section with over 150 illustrations, hardcover. Dust jacket, orange cloth covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and some full-color photography throughout. This book focuses on the Gates of Paradise in Florence, detailing how Ghiberti revolutionized Renaissance art through deep perspective, 10-panel Old Testament narratives, gilded bronze casting, and workshop collaboration. Clean copy. Record # 34405
Price: $25.00 

Giuliano Bugialli's Foods of Italy by: Bugialli, Giuliano, Illust. by: Dominis, John
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Giuliano Bugialli's Foods of Italy by: Bugialli, Giuliano, Illust. by: Dominis, John

Hardcover. NY, Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, 1st, 1984, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 304 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, cloth covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains full-color photography throughout. This book is about the cuisine of Italy, and is inspired by the beauty, elegance, tastes and textures of the country itself. 125 recipes are set against the architecture and landscapes of Italy, to tie together history, culture, and cuisine. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34183
Price: $30.00 

Heritage Houses: The American Tradition in Connecticut 1660-1900 by: Rolleston, Sara Emerson

Heritage Houses: The American Tradition in Connecticut 1660-1900 by: Rolleston, Sara Emerson

Hardcover. New York , Viking Press, 1st, 1979, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 176 pages, b&w photos throughout, featuring architectural landmarks and interiors of Connecticut. Minor edgewear to dust jacket. Record # 805730
Price: $12.00 

Houses of St. Augustine 1565-1821, The  by: Manucy, Albert

Houses of St. Augustine 1565-1821, The by: Manucy, Albert

Softcover. St. Augustine, FL, The St. Augustine Historical Society, 1st, 1962, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 179 pages, b&w illustrations. Pictorial stiff wrappers. Pamphlets laid in. Old price-sticker to front cover, else like new. Record # 805680
Price: $12.00 

Medieval Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, 4th-14th Century by: Snyder, James

Medieval Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, 4th-14th Century by: Snyder, James

Hardcover. NY, Harry N. Abrams, 1st, 1989, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 512 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some small closed tears with bumping along the top edge. Red cloth cover boards with gilt text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. This book examines the history of Christian art, discusses Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art, and considers the historical backgrounds of all of it. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34308
Price: $15.00 

Notre-Dame de Paris by: Winston, RichardWinston, ClaraEditor: Gardner, Joseph L.

Notre-Dame de Paris by: Winston, Richard Winston, Clara Editor: Gardner, Joseph L.

Hardcover. NY, Newsweek, Inc., 1st, 1971, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 172 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some very minor discoloration on the rear. Covers and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography and illustrations throughout. This book is an illustrated history of the famous Gothic cathedral in Paris, which has been a center for important events and a masterpiece of architecture for more than eight hundred years. One of the "Wonders of Man" series, published by Newsweek. This is a large-form book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 33964
Price: $12.00 

Out on the Porch: An Evocation in Words and Pictures by: Price, Reynolds

Out on the Porch: An Evocation in Words and Pictures by: Price, Reynolds

Hardcover. Chapel Hill NC, Algonquin Books, 5th pr., 1992, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 122 pages, b&w illustrations. In a bright, unclipped dust jacket. Record # 407381
Price: $12.00 

Palace of the Governors, The by: Shishkin, J. K.

Palace of the Governors, The by: Shishkin, J. K.

Softcover. New Mexico, Museum of New Mexico, 1st, 1972, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 56 pages. Museum catalog. Green stapled wrappers with red graphic illustration, numerous b&w plates. Very slight wear to wrappers, pages crisp and unmarked; overall, a very clean, tight copy. Record # 807746
Price: $12.00 

Reshaping Russian Architecture: Western Technology, Utopian Dream by: Editor: Brumfield, William C.

Reshaping Russian Architecture: Western Technology, Utopian Dream by: Editor: Brumfield, William C.

Hardcover. NY, Cambridge University Press, 1st, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 222 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in good condition due to bumping along the top edge and corners. Black cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. This book examines the development of twentieth-century Russian architecture as it relates to the transformation of imperial Russia into an industrialized Soviet empire, and shows how Western notions of style and technology were assimilated on a massive scale into a uniquely Russian vision. Reshaping Russian Architecture will also appeal to those interested in modern architecture and urban planning in general. Clean copy. Record # 33973
Price: $20.00 


  
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