Architecture

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:: Alice Austin,, 2010.. Edition of 60. 5 x 5.25"; 11 pages plus title. A one-sheet book printed by offset lithography in six colors. Required six runs through the Heidelberg Kors press at the Borowsky Center for Publication Arts. Laid in an illustrated letter fold wrapper. Signed and numbered by Austin and Snyder. Alice Austin: "Nolli, an exploration of textural layers of Rome by Alice Austin and Jon Snyder, was inspired by the Giambattista Nolli map of Rome, 1748. This project is the result of research done as a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. The front and back covers show elements from the Nolli map combined with a photo of a litho of the Roman fragments of the city map. The red line that continues throughout the book is the city wall and is shown on the reverse side of the map in white. The first page is a detail photo of the Nolli map. The second page is a watercolor of Bramante's Tempietto [a small commemorative martyrium]. The third… Read More

[Offenbach am Main / Dreieich: druck Wilhelm & Krehling, 1987].. Narrow quarto (28 x 16 cm). Pictorial printed boards. Fine in near fine plain wrapper. First edition. One of 70 copies printed. Illustrated with digitally edited photographs by Ketelhodt and Richard Meir, creatively juxtaposed with Ketelhodt's text; some portions of each are printed on semi- transparent sheets that result in the text merging with the images. A quite handsome work.

John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. The Stones of Venice is a three-volume treatise on Venetian art and architecture by English art historian John Ruskin, first published from 1851 to 1853. Publication history, first editionsThe Stones of Venice. Volume the First. The Foundations, 1851, Smith, Elder & Co., LondonThe Stones of Venice. Volume the Second. The Sea-stories, 1853, Smith, Elder & Co., London, The Stones of Venice....
Georgr Allen Sunnyside , Orpington, Kent, 1881. Books in Good Condition, condition, tight,spine intact, no pulling. Boards and text clean and bright. THE STONES OF VENICE WAS REVISED , EDITED AND ISSUED IN A NEW "TRAVELLERS" EDITION"

Tokyo: A.D.A. Edita, 1991. Trade softcover. Published Tokyo: A.D.A. Edita, 1991. Text in English and Japanese. Folio wrappers, 12 1/4" 11 3/4", 194pp., profusely illustrated with color and b/w plates. Edited by Yukio Futagawa, criticism by Riichi Miyake, photographed by Toshiyuki Kobayashi. Fine. . Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Folio.

NY: A. S. Barnes & Co.. Very Good with no dust jacket; Boards soiled and heavily worn, many pages . soiled, owner signature (I. Randolph Coughtrie? ) on front free endpaper, . waterstains.. 1849. Second Edition. Hardcover. Original dark brown ruled cloth. Gilt titles on spine. [33] pages of publisher's ads at rear. Numerous engravings depicting school buildings throughout America, as well as plans, elevations, heating equipment, furnishings, globes, ventilation systems, playgrounds, library layouts, educational equipment, etc. Frontispiece engraving of Free Academy, New York. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 383 pages .

Vilnius, Lithuania: Vaga. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jacket lightly worn.. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 5415003665 . Red leatherette titled in gilt. Text in English, Russian, and Lithuanian. Architectural history of the Lithuanian capital city with many plans, elevations, photos, and other illustrations throughout in color and black and white. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 407 pages .

New York: Guggenheim Museum Publications, 1997. First edition / First printing. The uncommon first edition with the copyright date listed as 1997. Note: any copy listing multiple copyright dates is a later printing. Grayish-white cloth with square spine. (Later printings have a convex, rounded spine). Very fine in very fine dust jacket. Many later printings of this title are misidentified as first editions. Frank O. Gehry is the Pritzker Prize Winner for 1989.

* Inscribed and SIGNED by author on title page.
* Book cover like new - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine like new.
* Jacket like new, very slight shelf wear.
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London: B. T. Batsford and the Author. Very Good with no dust jacket; Boards moderately worn, several grease spots on rear boards, pages toned.. 1874. vii, 72pp + 76 plates of woodcuts. Beveled brown boards decorated in black and gilt. Top edges gilt. Many other smaller illustrations in text. Attractive and useful architectural reference with a focus on leaf and botanical adornments of English medieval churches and other landmarks. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Barcelona, Gustavo Gili (1970). Cuarto cuadrado (27 cm), tela editorial con sobrecubierta. Libro excelente, camisa con pequeñas roturas marginales (ver fotos). Profusamente ilustrado con fotografías en b/n y a color y planos. Se envía desde México, por DHL o FedEx a todo el mundo. Siranda Librería Anticuaria, CDMX

London / New York: The Architectural Press / William Helburn Inc. Original stiff folder with ribbons ties. A collection of 20 plates with list. Folder is browned with tears at top and bottom of spine. Plates are slightly age-browned. No markings.

Stated First Edition - first printing (number line contains "1").
Book cover near new, light edge wear, slight bow to front board - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine solid and undamaged.
Jacket near new, light shelf wear; protected in fresh mylar cover.
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Belvoir Castle is one of the least known great houses in Britain. Rising like a fairy palace over the plains of the Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire, and dating back originally to 1067, it is the home of the Duke of Rutland. Both one of the finest regency residences in England and a treasure trove of great paintings and furniture, the castle also houses an important collection of porcelain, silks and tapestries, sculptures and paintings. In this beautiful book, the Duchess of Rutland tells the story of the house, its contents, and its inhabitants for the first time, detailing examples of fine French furniture, Italian sculpture, and… Read More

Book cover near new, very light edge wear - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine like new.
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Empowering Architecture is the MASS Design Groups first publication. MASS partners with governments and various organizations to apply design and architectural thinking to social justice goals and produce equitable infrastructure that assists its partners in breaking the cycles of structural violence and poverty. This volume is a case study on the recently completed Butaro Hospital in Rwanda, which sought to employ a community and reduce the in-hospital-transmission of disease. The book highlights strategies to improve health and strengthen communities through design. Featuring an introduction by Dr. Paul Farmer, the founder of Partners in Health and a leader in global health delivery, and a sprawl of breathtaking images by renowned architectural photographer Iwan… Read More

Washington DC: Government Printing Office. Good with no dust jacket; Usual library stamps and deaccession markings, . boards worn, title page of volume one soiled.. 1920. Hardcover. Brick red cloth binding. Volume I: Organization, Policies, Transactions, x, 391pp, many photos, tables. Volume II: Houses, Site-Planning, Utilities, 524pp + xixpp bibliography of industrial housing in American and Great Britain during and after the War, many photos, illustrations, plans. Two volume report on the need for workforce housing during and after the mobilization of troops and war supplies for America's entry in World War I. Includes case studies of worker housing developments in various parts of the United States, including segregated housing projects. ; Ex-Library; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Book cover shows light/modest edge wear - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine somewhat soft but undamaged; hinges loosened.
Dust jacket missing.
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Explore the rich architectural history of North Carolina with this beautifully illustrated book by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Published by the University of North Carolina Press in 1947, this hardcover edition features stunning images and in-depth descriptions of the state's unique buildings and structures. The book is a true collector's item for those interested in the history of architecture. With a focus on early architecture, this book covers topics such as colonial design, antebellum buildings, and early 20th-century structures. Johnston's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in North Carolina's architectural heritage. Whether you are a collector, historian, or simply curious about… Read More