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COUNTRY
LIFE MAGAZINES We
currently hold in stock several thousand issues of this important English
magazine. Whilst there are notable articles on most aspects of country living,
fashion, travel, collecting, country pursuits etc, it is pre-eminent in two
aspects; its articles on country houses, and the extent and quality of its
property advertisements. In its text, since 1897 to the present day, it has
published scholarly articles, many in several parts, on country houses of the
ARCHITECTS
B1685) Beard,
Geoffrey. THE WORK OF ROBERT ADAM. 1978. 10
1/2" x 7", 244 pages, 181 black and white plates, 60 colour plates. A visual survey of
much of Adam's work, providing ample material for a critical appraisal of the
development of Adam as architect and designer. Bibliography,
Chronology. Map showing buildings and monuments by Robert Adam. Hb in dw,
fine, bookplate. US$ 37.50 /
B1630) Parissien, Steven. ADAM STYLE.
1992. 11 5/8" x 10", 240 pages, extensively illustrated in black and
white and colour. Beautifully illustrated, examines
the typical Adam style house from its outer shell through to the plasterwork
and fittings, furnishings, textiles and carpets. Directory of
Designers, Glossary, Contacts and Sources, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 60.00 /
B525) Rowe,
Robert. ADAM
SILVER 1765 - 1795. 1965. 10" x 6 1/4", 94 pages of text, coloured frontispiece, 96+ fine black and white
illustrations, short bibliography. One of the 'Faber
Monographs on Silver'. The first well-documented study
of the impact which the publications and designs of the neo-classical school
made on the work of the London and provincial goldsmiths. Hb in dw,
very nice copy. US$ 60.00 /
B924) Taylor, Brian
Brace. GEOFFREY BAWA. Revised edition. 1995. 10 1/2" x 9 1/2", 190 pages, 314 illustrations,
B715) Cameron, Christina. CHARLES
BAILLAIRGE ARCHITECT & ENGINEER. 1989. 10 3/4" x 8
3/4", 201 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour.
Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 37.50 /
B950) Dean, Andrea Oppenheimer. CENTERBROOK
Volume 2. 1997. 10 1/4" x 10 1/4", 208 pages, coloured illustrations and plans describe 40 buildings and
projects undertaken since the first book about Centerbrook
in 1993. Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 30.00 /
B723) Peck, Amelia, editor. ALEXANDER
JACKSON DAVIS American Architect 1803 - 1892. 1992. 11" x 8
1/2", 192 pages, 57 colour plates, many black
and white illustrations. Soft covers, top corners bumped, damp-stained with
slight cockling, else very good. US$ 18.00 /
B1644) Archer,
Lucy. RAYMOND ERITH Architect. 1985. 10 1/2" x
8", 233 pages, 206 illustrations including many of Erith's
own drawings. The most significant classical architect in
England, during a period dominated by the modern movement. Since his
death in 1973 his practice has been carried on by his pupil and partner,
Quinlan Terry. Biographical introduction, edited selection of Erith's largely unpublished writings on architectural
theory and practice, chronological list of his works. Bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine. Uncommon in hardback. US$ 97.50 /
B1666) Adam,
Peter. EILEEN GRAY Architect Designer. Revised
edition, 2000. 10 3/8" x 7", 408 pages, 335
illustrations,
B1311)
B1042) Friedman, Mildred, Foreword; Andres, Glenn M., Introduction; Waters, Debra, Building Descriptions. HARDY HOLZMAN
PFEIFFER ASSOCIATES. Buildings and Projects 1992 - 1998. 1999. 11
1/4" x 8 5/8", 224 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white
and colour. Bibliography, Cartier
Family Tree, Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 45.00 /
B931) Rapaport, Richard. KAPLAN McLAUGHLIN
DIAZ. Placemaking: Innovation and Individuality. 1998. 12
1/4" x 9 1/4", 208 pages, extensively illustrated
in colour, many black and white plans. Covers more than 40 KMD projects, ranging from Federal Buildings to
hotels, hospitals and retail centres. Chronology. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 37.50 /
B3462) Hussey, Christopher. THE LIFE OF SIR EDWIN LUTYENS. 1989. 11" x 8
1/2", 602 pages, 178 black and white plates. Authoritatively
described as ‘the finest architectural biography in the English
language’. Hb in dw, a near fine copy of this scarce biography of one
of
B2873) Ridley, Jane. The Architect and His Wife : A LIFE OF EDWIN LUTYENS. 2002. 9 1/2" x 6 1/8", 484 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour.
The work of Edwin Lutyens variously includes the
Cenotaph in Whitehall, vast Imperialist buildings in India (including much of
New Delhi), Queen Mary's dolls' house and Hampstead Garden Suburb. But his
greatest heritage is the traditional Edwardian country house, an architectural
style he made his own, using local materials and often working with Gertrude
Jekyll who designed the gardens for his family homes. A
compelling new biography, written with full access to a huge archive of letters
etc. Hb in dw, near fine.
US$ 30.00 /
B1598) Weaver,
Lawrence. HOUSES AND GARDENS BY E.L. LUTYENS.
1998 (first published 1913). 12" x 8 1/4", 344
pages, 580 black and white illustrations including many plans. It was Lutyens' early work before the First World War, and the
first appearance of this book in 1913 which established Lutyens'
name in domestic architecture of a particularly British nature. He was a master
in the use of space and in the production of interesting angles and views.
Arches gave glimpses, light is graded for effect, windows
are cunningly placed. No detail was too small for this great architect's
attention. Includes a chapter on furniture designed by Lutyens, and an appendix of scale details of typical interiors
and exteriors. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 45.00 /
B1681) Robertson,
Pamela, Editor. CHARLES
RENNIE MACKINTOSH The Architectural Papers. 1990.
9 3/4" x 6 3/4", 240 pages, 77 black and white illustrations. Presented for the first time, and in a fully-edited form, the only
known architectural writings of Charles Rennie
Mackintosh. Chronology, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
fine. US$ 30.00 /
B646) Cooper, Jackie, editor. MACKINTOSH ARCHITECTURE. The Complete Buildings and Selected
Projects.
1984. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", 128 pages, over 170
illustrations with 16 pages in colour.
Catalogues Mackintosh's architectural projects, and shows the extent of his
achievements in terms of completed buildings, interiors, alterations, unexecuted
designs and competition entries. Bibliography, map of Glasgow
locating Mackintosh buildings. Soft covers, very good. US$ 21.00 /
B992) Powell, Kenneth. JOHN McASLAN . 1999. 11 1/2" x 8 3/4", 176 pages, 335 illustrations,
B946) Goldberger, Paul, Intro;
Rogers, Sir Richard, Essay. RICHARD MEIER HOUSES 1962 - 1997. 1996. 12" x 12", 249 pages, showcases 14 of Meier's built
houses with stunning colour interior and exterior
photography, drawings and plans, together with the client's personal
reflections and Meier's own commentary on each house. The first volume ever to document Meier's complete residential oeuvre.
Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 60.00 /
B1727) Johnson,
B713) Greiff, Constance M.
JOHN NOTMAN, ARCHITECT 1810 - 1865. 1979. 11" x 8 1/2", 253 pages, black and white
illustrations. Soft covers, very good. US$ 27.00 /
B1393) Wiseman,
Carter. I.M. PEI A Profile in American Architecture. 1990.
11 1/4" x 9", 320 pages, 335 illustrations, including
B437) Prelovsek,
Damjan. JOSEF PLECNIK 1872 - 1957. 1992. 11 1/4" x 9 1/2". 337 pages extensively illustrated
in black and white and colour. German
text. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 60.00 /
B1513) Atterbury, Paul, Editor. A.W.N.
PUGIN Master of Gothic Revival. 1995.
12" x 8 3/4", 415 pages, 425 illustrations including
B732) Sudjic, Deyan. THE
ARCHITECTURE OF RICHARD ROGERS. 1995.
12" x 9 1/2", 159 pages, 152 illustrations,
including 48 full colour plates. Hb in dw,
remainder mark on lower edge, else near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B3430) Cole, David. THE WORK OF SIR GILBERT SCOTT. 1980. 9 1/2" x
6 1/4", 244 pages, 138 black and white plates, also text illustrations and plans. The definitive
account of Scott’s work, an important contribution to architectural
history, also throws light on many hitherto neglected areas of nineteenth century
studies. Extensive appendices, list of architectural works, assistants and
pupils, clerks of works. Hb in dw, a very nice copy of this scarce biography of one
of the foremost and most prolific architects of the nineteenth century. US$ 295.00 / 195.00 pounds sterling
B643) Cather, David (Text) and Vertikoff, Alexander
(Photographs). STICKLEY STYLE Arts and Crafts Homes
in the Craftsman Tradition. 1999. Approx. 11 1/4" x 9
1/4", 224 pages, comprehensively illustrated, mainly in colour. The first major publication to explore in full
photographic colour the central role Stickley played in the development of Arts and Crafts
design. Includes an extensive catalogue presenting everything
from Stickley tables and sideboards to tall case
clocks and metal door latches. Hb in dw, fine. US$
38.00 /
B1729) Girouard, Mark. BIG
JIM The Life and Work of James Stirling.
1998. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", 323 pages, 10 colour
plates, 52 black and white plates, text drawings.
B968) Architectural Monographs No. 32. JAMES
STIRLING + MICHAEL WILFORD. 1993. 12 x 9 7/8", 144 pages, extensively
illustrated with drawings and colour images. Soft
covers, near fine, except for remainder mark on lower edge. 20.00 pounds sterling
B1712) Gill,
Brendan. MANY
MASKS A Biography of Frank Lloyd Wright. 1988. 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", 544 pages, 300 black and white
photographs and drawings. The fullest, fairest, and
most entertaining account of Wright to date. Includes
a large number of previously unpublished letters. Hb
in dw, fine. US$ 26.25 /
B1567) Riley,
Terence with Reed, Peter, Editors. FRANK LLOYD
WRIGHT ARCHITECT. 1994. 12 1/4" x 9 5/8", 344 pages, 484
illustrations,
B1718) Hanks,
David A. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Preserving an Architectural Heritage. Decorative
Designs from the Domino's Pizza Collection. 1989. 11 1/4" x 9 1/4", 156 pages, 75
colour plates, 51 photographs and drawings. Explores
in detail each of the major pieces in the Domino's Pizza Collection; an
important contribution to the study and appreciation of Wright's career. Complete
check-list of the Collection, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 27.00 /
B1526) Pfeiffer,
Bruce Brooks. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DRAWINGS. 1996. 11 3/4" x 10 1/2", 303 pages, 309 illustrations,
including 134 full colour plates. An authoritative study of his drawings, surveying Lloyd Wright's
entire career. Chronology. Hb
in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. 48.00 pounds sterling.
B1730) Loeber, Rolf. A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTS IN
IRELAND 1600-1720. 1981. 9" x 6", 127 pages. Hb
in dw, fine. US$ 27.00 /
B1713) O'Gorman,
James F. ON THE BOARDS Drawings by Nineteenth-Century Boston Architects. 1989. 8 3/4" x 8 1/2",
148 pages, some 105 drawings, 16 colour plates. A
fully illustrated and annotated collection devoted to nineteenth century
B909) Woods,
Mary N. FROM CRAFT TO PROFESSION. The Practice of Architecture
in Nineteenth-Century America. 1999. 10 1/4" x 7 1/4", 265 pages, 51
black and white illustrations. The first in-depth study.
Hb in dw,
near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
BUILDINGS
B904) Allan,
D. G. C. THE HOUSES OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS A History and a Guide. 1974; Boxed together with THE HOUSES OF THE
ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS A New Guide. 1982. 40 + 14 pages, 8 colour plates, 20 black and white figures and plans, sketch
map; 15 black and white illustrations, plans and isometric drawing. 'A
History' is in hb, 'A New Guide' is in soft covers, presented together
in slip-case. Slip case a little rubbed else very good. US$ 37.50 /
B1583) Robinson,
John Martin. BUCKINGHAM PALACE The Official
Illustrated History. The Royal Collection 2000. 11" x 9 3/8", 144 pages, extensively illustrated, mainly
in colour. Traces the evolution of the Palace
from the Duke of Buckingham's elegant villa built in spacious parkland to the
magnificent working institution it is today. Many of the principal works of art
are illustrated, in addition to the architectural features. Soft covers, near
fine. US$ 14.50 /
B1580)
B1720) Jackson-Stops,
Gervase, Introduction and Commentary. JOHN NASH
VIEWS OF THE ROYAL PAVILION. Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales. 1991. 10 1/2" x 11 1/2", 128
pages, colour plates throughout. Reproduces,
for the first time, the complete set of aquatints from the very scarce original
edition commissioned by George IV, including a 3-page fold out section through
the state apartments. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 37.50 /
B3023) Haward, Birkin.
B2904) Lees-Milne,
James. ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSES :
Baroque, 1685-1715. 1986. 11" x 8 1/2", 303
pages, 465 black and white photographs and plans. The
Antique Collectors' Club quality reprint of this major reference work. Detailed descriptions of 28 outstanding houses of the period, with
notes on the principle baroque houses, principal architects and bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 72.00 /
B1728) Swoboda, von Karl M, herausgegeben. BAROCK IN
BOHMEN. 1964. 11 1/4" x 9", 359 pages, some 200
black and white photographs. German text, superb illustrations.
Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 60.00 /
B1722) WINDOWS No.
B1723) AN
INVENTORY OF THE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF OXFORD. Royal Commission on Historical
Monuments, England, 1939. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4", 244 pages, numerous specially prepared
drawings, several folded plans, some 216 pages of photographs, folded plan of
Oxford (6" to the mile) in pocket at rear. This survey of
B1700) Clayton,
Muriel, M.A. CATALOGUE OF RUBBINGS OF BRASSES AND INCISED SLABS Classified
and Arranged in Chronological Order.
B1701) Cocke, Thomas and others. RECORDING A
CHURCH: An Illustrated Glossary. Practical
Handbook in Archaeology No 7 (Revised edition). 1996. 8 1/4" x
5 3/4", 51 pages, amply illustrated with simple and clearly labelled drawings. A comprehensive Glossary, giving brief
definitions of over 500 terms used to describe church architecture and
furniture. Soft covers, fine. US$ 11.25 /
B940) Crossley, Fred. H., F. S.
A. ENGLISH CHURCH DESIGN 1040 -
B937)
Cox, J. Charles. THE PARISH CHURCHES OF ENGLAND.
Batsford The British Heritage
Series; 5th. revised edition, 1946/7. 8 1/2"
x 5 1/2", 126 pages, col frontispiece, 148 black and white illustrations
plus in text black and white figures and plans. Hb in
dw, a very nice fresh copy. US$ 24.00 /
B1692) Clark,
Willene B. THE STAINED GLASS ART OF WILLIAM JAY
BOLTON. 1992. 11 1/4" x 7 1/4",
242 pages, over 100 photographs richly illustrate all of
B1688) Ayres,
James. BUILDING THE GEORGIAN CITY. 1998. 11 5/8"
x 8 5/8", 280 pages, 345 illustrations in black and white and colour. Offers fresh insights into our architectural
heritage by focussing on the traditions and
innovations in building methods of the time - the construction processes, the
role of the building craftsmen and the tools and materials they used. Extensive Appendices, Glossary. Hb
in dw, fine. US$ 67.50 /
B1680) O'Donovan,
Patrick, Introduction. IRISH SHOPFRONTS. 1981. 7 7/8" x 7
7/8", 100 mainly full-page colour photographs of
shop fronts, photographed by John Murphy. Soft covers, very good. US$ 12.75
/
B1684) Groth,
Hakan. NEOCLASSICISM IN THE NORTH Swedish
Furniture and Interiors 1770 - 1850. With a Catalogue of
Furniture Types and Styles and Notes on the Architects, Artists, and Craftsmen.
1999. 11" x 9 1/8", 224 pages, 388 illustrations,
B1676) Jackson-Stops,
Gervase, Editor. NATIONAL TRUST STUDIES
1981. 1980. 10 5/8" x 8 3/8", 160 pages, illustrated
mainly in black and white. Fourteen articles by leading
experts in different fields on various aspects of the Trust's properties and
collections. Among the articles are 'Paintings from the De Morgan Foundation
at Cragside', 'Swan's Electric Light at Cragside', 'Thomas Hopper at Melford
and Erddig', 'The Dumb-Bell at Knole',
'Dunster Castle Mill'. Hb
in dw, fine, uncommon. US$
37.50 /
B1422) Girouard, Mark. THE ENGLISH
TOWN. 1990. 10 3/4" x 8 1/2", 330
pages, well illustrated
in colour and black and white. Traces the development of the English town through the centuries.
An unparalleled celebration of this architectural and social
phenomenon. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 30.00 /
B1412) Barker,
Felix and Hyde, Ralph. LONDON As It Might Have Been. 1995. 10 1/8" x 7 5/8",
223 pages, extensively illustrated in black
and white. From public archives and private collections, the authors have
unearthed four centuries of prodigious palaces and pleasure domes, dreamed, but
never built. Soft covers, near fine, except for slight crease on upper cover. US$
18.75 /
B1627) Guegan,
Yannick, Le Puil,
Roger. THE HANDBOOK OF PAINTED DECORATION The
Tools, Materials and Step-by-Step Techniques of Trompe L'Oeil
Painting. 1999. 11 7/8" x 8 3/4", 474 pages, 830 illustrations,
B935) Bayer, Patricia. ART
DECO ARCHITECTURE. Design, Decoration and Detail from
the Twenties and Thirties. 1992. 11 3/4" x
10", 224 pages, 376 illustrations, including 146 full colour
plates. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. US$ 72.00 /
B1606) Jackson-Stops,
Gervase, Editor. NATIONAL TRUST STUDIES
1979. 1978. 10 5/8" x 8 3/8", 184 pages, illustrated
mainly in black and white. Fourteen articles by leading experts in different
fields on various aspects of the Trust's properties and collections,
all based on previously unpublished research. Among the articles are 'Firearms
at Felbrigg'; 'Mr. Warren and the Wrought Iron Gates
at Clandon and Powis'. Hb in dw,
near fine, neat Ex Libris plate. US$ 22.50 /
B1602) Aslet, Clive and Moore, Derry. INSIDE THE
HOUSE OF LORDS. 1998. 11 3/8" x 10 1/2",
192 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour.
Photographer Derry Moore had unlimited access to the building and many of his
fellow peers; many of the resultant photographs show Pugin's
architectural design in all its magnificent detail. Hb
in dw, near fine US$
33.00 /
B1559) Sabatini,
Francesco. PESCO COSTANZO Citta d'Arte Sugli Appennini.
1997. 13 1/4" x 9 1/8", 248 pages, superbly illustrated mainly in
colour ,
many architectural details. Italian text. Extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw and card slipcase, near fine. 95.00
pounds sterling
B1554) Botey, Josep M. INSIDE
BARCELONA Discovering the Classic Interiors of Barcelona. 1998. 11" x
9 1/4", 128 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour.
A unique photographic record of one hundred of the finest
classic interiors from one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Bibliography, Gazetteer. Soft covers, near fine. US$
20.00 /
B1519) Wray, Christopher. ART NOUVEAU LAMPS AND FIXTURES of James Hinks
& Son. 1989,
originally published by Hinks in 1907 as a catalogue
entitled 'Electric Fittings'. 12" x 11", 184 pages,
85 full colour plates. A
quality reprint of a splendid period catalogue. Hb
in dw, near fine. US$
42.00 /
B1488) Keyes, Margaret N. NINETEENTH
CENTURY HOME ARCHITECTURE OF
B1473) Braham, Allan. THE
ARCHITECTURE OF THE FRENCH ENLIGHTENMENT. 1989. 10 1/2" x 8",
288 pages, 424 black and white illustrations. "Thorough,
thoughtful, well-referenced and magnificently illustrated."
Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B1474) Vio,
Ettore. ST
MARK'S BASILICA IN VENICE. 2000. 11" x
8 1/8", 174 pages, 140 illustrations,
B1470) Carr, Angela.
B1445) Roberson, Charles L. HISTORICAL
ROOMS FROM THE MANOR HOUSES OF
B1297) Archer, Lucy; photographs by Smith, Edwin. ARCHITECTURE
IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND 600 - 1500.
1999. 9 1/4" x 9 3/4", 467 pages, over 350 black and white
photographs. A comprehensive guide to the development and use
of the wide range of surviving secular and ecclesiastical buildings, including
church furnishings. Very handsomely illustrated. Gazetteer,
Glossary, Bibliography. Hb, cloth bound, in dw, near fine. US$ 45.00 /
B788) Howard, Deborah. THE
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF SCOTLAND. 1995.
10" x 7", 270 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white.
Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 42.00 /
B966) Tinniswood, Adrian. THE ARTS AND CRAFTS
HOUSE 1999. 11 1/4" x 9 1/4", 176 pages, 180 photographs and
illustrations, mainly in colour. An absorbing
illustrated celebration of the glorious homes created by the Arts and Crafts
movement, featuring a wide range of houses in the United States, Britain, and
Europe, dating from the 1850s to the 1930s. Bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine.
B605) Harvey, John. THE PERPENDICULAR
STYLE 1330 - 1485. 10" x 7 1/2", 308
pages, 208 black and white photographs. 10 maps, 32
line drawings. Bibliography, table of dated buildings,
glossary. Dr. Harvey outlines the development of the style, and the
architects chiefly responsible for its development.A
clear and fascinating text, supported for the scholar by a full bibliography
and critical apparatus. Hb in dw, bookplate, a very good copy. US$ 54.00 /
B600) Frankl, Paul. GOTHIC
ARCHITECTURE. The
Pelican History of Art. 1962. 10 1/2" x 7 1/4", 315
pages + 192 pages of black and white plates, 57 text drawings and maps locating
all sites mentioned in the text. Paul Frankl was one
of the leading architectural historians of his time; this book is the result of
lifetime's original research. A genuinely scarce title, this copy is
ex-reference library (bookplate of Deptford Public Libraries on inside of upper
board, stamped opposite 'sold by Lewisham Library
Service', further accession stamp, over-stamped 'withdrawn', on back of title
page; dw has approximately 2" vertical strip
removed - possibly to ensure the Deptford Library bookplate is visible?). Apart
from these fairly inoffensive marks of being ex-library, and a slightly worn
and carefully repaired dw,
the book is overall in very good condition. US$ 75.00 /
B595) Saylor, Henry H. BUNGALOWS
Their Design, Construction and Furnishing, with suggestions also for Camps,
Summer Homes and Cottages of Similar Character. New York 1920. 10"
x 7 1/4", 209 pages, many black and white illustrations and building
plans. Hb, very good. US$30.00 /
B434) Bishir, Catherine W., Photography by Buchman,
Tim.
B861) Zukowsky, John, Editor.
B436) Brownell,
C. E., Loth, Calder, Rasmussen, W. M. S., Wilson, R.
G. THE MAKING OF VIRGINIA ARCHITECTURE. 1992. First published as a companion to The
Making of Virginia Architecture: Drawings and Models 1719 - 1990; an exhibition
organised by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 11
1/4" x 9 1/4". 457 pages. Profusely
illustrated in black and white and colour; 118
examples of architectural drawings with photographs of the associated building.
Bibliography. Hb in dw. Fine.
US$ 82.00 /
B1383) Lounsbury, Carl R. AN ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY
OF EARLY SOUTHERN ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE.
B1308) Viney,
Graham, photographs by Proust, Alain. COLONIAL HOUSES OF SOUTH AFRICA. 1987. 12" x 9 1/4",
288 pages, superbly illustrated, chiefly in colour. Examines in detail 23 widely
divergent examples of early South African houses. Glossary,
list of primary and secondary sources. List of
subscribers. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 48.00 /
B429) Herman. THE ARCHITECTURE
OF VICTORIAN SYDNEY. 1956. 10" x 7 ½". Black and white illustrations. A detailed
photographic history. Hb. Good. US$ 44.00 /
VERNACULAR
ARCHITECTURE
B584) de Zouche Hall,
Robert, editor. A BIBLIOGRAPHY
ON VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE. 1972.
9 1/4" x 6 1/8", 191 pages. Edited for the Vernacular Architecture
Group, this bibliography is the first in its field, and the product of many
years of research. Entries run to the end of 1970, classified to cover general,
regional and local studies, rural and urban buildings, construction techniques
and building materials, and social and economic background references to the
subject. Hb in dw,
very good copy. US$ 30.00 /
B589) Brunskill,
Professor R. W. TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS OF
B586) Brunskill, Professor R. W. HOUSES AND COTTAGES OF BRITAIN Origins and Development of
Traditional Buildings. 1997. 10" x 7
1/2", 256 pages, copiously illustrated with the author's excellent plan and
line drawings and with photographs. Takes into account the very recent
archeological and documentary discoveries, shows how and why such buildings
were originally planned and how they have evolved. Detailed
chapters on materials and methods of construction, and on rooms and room uses.
Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 50.00 /
B588) Brunskill, Professor R. W. TRADITIONAL
FARM BUILDINGS OF BRITAIN and their Conservation. 3rd. revised and enlarged edition,
1999. 10" x 7 1/2", 208 pages, 144 diagrams and
black and white illustrations. Covers farmsteads,
accommodation for animals and for birds, granaries, materials and construction,
conservation, regional variations. Bibliography.
Hb in dw,
fine. US$ 58.00 /
B1689)
Larkin, David.
FARM The Vernacular Tradition of Working Buildings. 1995.
11 1/2" x 9", 240 pages, stuuning array of
exterior and interior colour photographs.
Presents an enchanting visual history of the charming and architecturally
significant vernacular buildings found on farms in Europe and North America
from the eighteenth century to today. Glossary, Bibliography.
Soft covers, fine. US$ 37.50 /
B1347) de Little, Rodney. THE WINDMILLS OF ENGLAND. 1997. 11" x 8
1/2", 192 pages, illustrated with 215
photographs from the author's collection and from archive sources, beautifully
reproduced in duotone. Includes a detailed account of the
design and structure of post mills, tower mills and smock mills. All
aspects of the mechanism of the windmill are described, together with the
ancillary machinery, and extensive coverage is given to the realities of
restoration and running of windmills today. Listing of windmills to see and
visit, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, a very good copy. US$ 37.50 /
B1653) Jones, Sidney
R. THE VILLAGE HOMES OF
B874) Tinniswood, Adrian. LIFE
IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRY COTTAGE. 1995. 10 7/8" x 9
1/4", 216 pages, over 200 illustrations in black and white and colour. Hb in dw, near fine. . US$
22.50 /
B1230)
Tinniswood, Adrian. LIFE IN THE
ENGLISH COUNTRY COTTAGE. 1997. 10 1/2" x 9", 216 pages, over
120 full colour illustrations, many others in black
and white. Bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. US$ 14.50 /
TIMBER-FRAMED
BUILDINGS
B1750)
Alcock, N.W., Barley,
M.W., Dixon, P.W. and Meeson,
R.A., Illustrated by R.A. Meeson. RECORDING
TIMBER-FRAMED BUILDINGS: AN ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY. Revised edition, 2002. 8
1/4" x 5 3/4", 21 page Glossary, 34 pages of black and white
drawings. A reference guide and glossary of over 300 definitions used in the
description of timber-framed buildings, extensively illustrated by clearly labelled drawings. Card covers, fine. US$ 11.25 /
B957) Brunskill, R.
W. TIMBER BUILDING IN BRITAIN. 1985. 10" x 7
5/8", 239 pages, frontispiece and 128 black and white photographs, over
300 line drawings. A standard work. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. US$ 21.75 /
B590) Brunskill, Professor
R. W. TIMBER BUILDING IN BRITAIN. 1999. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2", 255
pages, 128 black and white photographs, diagrams. The
standard textbook on timber building. Part one deals
with the construction of timber buildings and roofs; part two has an
illustrated glossary of terms and techniques; part three is a chronological
survey of timber building; part four notes regional variations. Bibliography. Soft covers, fine. US$
28.00 /
B378) Benson,
Todd. THE TIMBER-FRAME HOME. 1997. Quarto, 234 pages. Black and white and coloured
illustrations. Covers design, construction and finishing. A fine and
detailed reference work. Hb in dw. New. US$ 49.00 /
B3136) Sobon,
Jack A. BUILD A CLASSIC TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE :
Planning and Design : Traditional Materials : Affordable Methods. 1994.
11" x 8 1/2", 202 pages, extensively illustrated with black and white
photographs and line drawings. A comprehensive guide to
traditional techniques. Glossary, Bibliography.
Soft covers, fine. US$ 24.00 /
CHURCH AND
CATHEDRAL ARCHITECTURE
B897) Batsford, Harry, and Fry, Charles. THE CATHEDRALS
OF ENGLAND. 1948. 8 5/8" x 5 1/2", 118 pages, 133
black and white photographs, coloured frontispiece,
many black and white text illustrations. Hb in dw, very good. US$ 18.75 /
BRICKWORK AND
STONEWORK
B547) Parsons,
Christine. DECORATING WITH MARBLE, STONE AND GRANITE. 1996. 11
1/4" x 8 3/4", 127 pages, profusely illustrated in colour, including 96 colour
illustrations of different marble, granite and stone. Information on choosing
and buying stone, restoration and cleaning, and use of stone in kitchens,
bathrooms and living rooms. Glossary. Hb in dw,
very good. US$ 22.00 /
PLASTERWORK
B1725) Buxbaum, Tim. PARGETING A Shire Album.
1999. 8 1/4" x 5 3/4", 32 pages, well illustrated with black and
white photographs and line drawings. Pargeting is the decoration of plastered
and rendered finishes on the outside of a building. Today it is mainly
associated with East Anglia, but it once had a wider application. There is now
a revival of interest in pargeting, and craftsmen are again being commissioned
to produce new work. Soft covers, fine. US$ 4.50 /
B1746) The National Trust
for
ARCHITECTURAL
WOODWORK
B518) Jeays, Joshua (Author of 'The Geometrical
Construction of a Hip-Roof) THE ORTHOGONAL SYSTEM OF HAND-RAILING, with
Practical Illustrations of the Construction of Stairs. London 1850. 9"
x 5 3/4", 80 pages plus 10 folded pages of plans, many text illustrations.
A revision of Nicholson's theory (which the author found led
to 'the most erroneous results'). The principles of this system were
presented to the Society of Arts by the author, and led to the award of the
large silver Medal. Hb, original cloth binding a little
rubbed at upper and lower spine, pages browned and occasionally somewhat dusty.
1852 inscription. A scarce item.
US$ 160.00 /
B1750) Alcock,
N.W., Barley, M.W.,
B1694)
ARCHITECTURAL
IRONWORK
B868) Badger, Daniel
D. BADGER'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF CAST-IRON ARCHITECTURE. The 1865 Catalogue of Daniel D. Badger's Architectural Iron Works
of the City of New York. 1981. 12 1/4" x 9 3/8", 157
pages, 102 black and white plates. Soft covers, near fine. US$ 14.50 /
B849) Campbell,
Marian. DECORATIVE IRONWORK. 1997. 11" x 8 3/4",
144 pages, 232 illustrations, including 32 full colour plates. The first extensive study
of the subject. Hb in dw, near fine, faint remainder mark on lower edge. US$
30.00 /
B728) Clouzot, Henri. ART DECO
DECORATIVE IRONWORK. 1997. 12 1/4" x 9 3/8", 104
black and white plates. Soft covers, near fine. US$ 14.25 /
BUILDING,
GENERAL
B1117)
Qaisar, Ahsan Jan.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN MUGHAL INDIA. The Evidence from Painting.
9 3/4" x 7", 72 pages, 16 pages of
illustrations in black and white and colour. Hb in dw,
near fine. US$ 37.50 /
INTERIOR
DESIGN
B610) Hoskins, Lesley, editor. THE
PAPERED WALL The History, Patterns and Techniques of
Wallpaper. 1994. 12" x 9", 256 pages, 348 illustrations
including 195 full colour plates. Traces the history of wallpapers to the current day, explaining
technical developments and changing attitudes to decoration through the
centuries. Includes a chapter on rescue and care of wallpapers,
bibliography, glossary. Hb
in dw, fine. US$ 42.00 /
B1529) Rust, Graham. THE PAINTED
CEILING Over 100 Original Designs and Details. 2001. 10 3/8" x 11
5/8", 168 pages, copiously illustrated in colour.
Master muralist Graham Rust applies his formidable talents to creating more
than 100 designs for ceilings of all sizes. Hb in dw, fine; signed by author. US$ 37.50 /
B1565) Rust,
Graham. THE PAINTED CEILING Over 100 Original
Designs and Details. 2001. 10 3/8" x 11 5/8", 168
pages, copiously illustrated in colour. Master
muralist Graham Rust applies his formidable talents to creating more than 100
designs for ceilings of all sizes. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 30.00 /
B1733) Innes, Jocasta. SCANDINAVIAN PAINTED DECOR.
1992. 11" x 8 1/4", superbly illustrated,
mainly in colour. An
inspirational source of decorative ideas which will help every reader to appreciate
the subtleties of a still imperfectly known decorative tradition. Soft
covers; stamped 'damaged copy' on flyleaf, but only apparent damage is tiny
(1/4") tear at base of spine and creasing to upper right corner. Otherwise very good. US$ 22.50 /
B1749) McCloud,
Kevin. KEVIN McCLOUD'S COMPLETE BOOK OF PAINT AND DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES.
1996. 11 1/4" x 8 3/8", 272 pages, more than 400 colour
photographs. A definitive guide, showing how to decorate any
home with originality and style. The techniques section contains
instructions and step-by-step photographs for more than 35 glorious decorative
effects, plus countless variations. Glossary, list of
suppliers, Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 37.50 /
B643) Cather, David (Text) and Vertikoff, Alexander
(Photographs). STICKLEY STYLE Arts and Crafts Homes
in the Craftsman Tradition. 1999. Approx. 11 1/4" x 9
1/4", 224 pages, comprehensively illustrated, mainly in colour. The first major publication to explore in full
photographic colour the central role Stickley played in the development of Arts and Crafts
design. Includes an extensive catalogue presenting everything
from Stickley tables and sideboards to tall case
clocks and metal door latches. Hb in dw, fine. US$
38.00 /
B1382) Guild, Robin. THE COMPLETE VICTORIAN
HOUSE BOOK. 1989. 12 1/4" x 9", 320 pages, 500 colour photographs, covering virtually every aspect of the
Victorian house; cut-away drawings in colour give
structural views from roof to basement; 1500 line drawings form a visual
catalogue of victorian features. An
unrivalled source, by one of today's most talented and successful interior
designers. A section covers all practical aspects of structural repairs,
conversions and many other aspects of restoration. Bibliography.
List of suppliers of goods and services; museums and
associations. Hb in dw, a very good copy; inscription on front free
end-paper. US$ 37.50 /
B1315) Brown, Azby. SMALL SPACES. Stylish Ideas for Making More of Less in
the Home. 1996. 10 7/8" x 8 7/8", 96 pages, many colour photographs and black and white diagrams. Soft
covers, near fine. US$ 16.50 /
B1732) Thornton,
Peter. FORM
AND DECORATION Innovation in the Decorative Arts 1470-1870. 1998. 11"
x 9", 216 pages, 438 plates in black and white and colour.An
important and inspiring work on the history of design. Soft covers, near fine. US$
22.50 /
B867) Friedman,
Joe. INSIDE
LONDON : Discovering the Classic Interiors of London. 1999. 11" x 9 1/4", 128 pages, 125 photographs,
B1584) Pile,
John. A HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN. 2000. 11 1/4" x 8
3/4", 400 pages, 400 illustrations,
B911) Grant, Ian,
Editor, preface by Cecil Beaton, photographs by Edwin Smith. GREAT INTERIORS. 1967. 12 1/2" x
9 3/4", 288 pages, 40 full colour plates, plus
200 black and white illustrations. Hb in dw, very good. US$ 45.00
/
B913) French, Leigh
Jr. COLONIAL INTERIORS The Colonial and Early
Federal Periods. First Series. 12 1/4" x 9
1/4", 125 pages of black and white photographs and scale drawings of
architectural details, including mouldings, beam
chamfers etc. Hb in dw (short repaired tear on dw),
otherwise very good. US$ 37.50 /
B668) Hardyment, Christina. BEHIND
THE SCENES Domestic Arrangements in Historic Houses. 1997. 10" x 9", 256 pages, 200 illustrations including
150 plates in colour. A
fascinating history of housekeeping in its widest sense, through the
well-preserved properties of Britain's National Trust. Gazeteer,
bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine, remainder mark on lower edge. US$
28.00 /
RESTORATION
B603) Rowell, Christopher, and Robinson, John Martin. UPPARK
RESTORED. 1996. 9 3/4" x 8 3/8", 192 pages, splendidly
illustrated in colour and black and white. Uppark, a major English house on the Sussex downs, re-built
c 1690, re-modelled 1747, suffered a catastrophic
fire in 1989. However, Uppark was thoroughly insured,
and the money could only be used for reinstatement. This book tells of a
triumph of conservation over tragedy; of the fine craftsmen and traditional
crafts that have returned Uppark to how it was 'the
day before the fire'. An important account of a major
achievement of restoration. Soft covers, fine. US$
20.00 /
B1759) Rowell,
Christopher, and Robinson, John Martin. UPPARK RESTORED. 1996. 10" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, splendidly illustrated in colour and black and white. Uppark,
a major English house on the Sussex downs, re-built c 1690, re-modelled 1747, suffered a catastrophic fire in 1989.
However, Uppark was thoroughly insured, and the money
could only be used for reinstatement. This book tells of a triumph of
conservation over tragedy; of the fine craftsmen and traditional crafts that
have returned Uppark to how it was 'the day before
the fire'. An important account of a major achievement of
restoration. Hb in dw, fine. US$ 30.00 /