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1876990G50London: Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington 1876 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. A smart illustrated copy of this account of domestic architecture across cultures translated into English. The first edition of this English translation.A smart copy in publisher's original decorative green cloth binding.Illustrated with a beautiful coloured frontispiece 8 further monochrome plates and in text illustartions throughout. Collated complete.A work originally by Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc a French architect and author famous for his restoration of the most prominent medieval landmarks in France. His major restoration projects included Notre-Dame de Paris the Basilica of Saint Denis Mont Saint-Michel Sainte-Chapelle the medieval walls of the city of Carcassonne and Château de Roquetaillade in the Bordeaux region.Translated into English by Benjamin Bucknall this volume describes the origin and development of domestic architecture among different cultures the modes in which human dwellings have been constructed and the appearance and manners of their inhabitants from pre-historic to modern times. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally very smart. Shelf wear to extremities with bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Small faint marks to front board. Closed tear to front free endpaper. Small tide mark to rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington hardcover
187642009United Kingdom: Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington. 1876. First British Edition. Hardcover. Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. This ex-library cpy has a special pedigree. It was withdrawn in 1923 from the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny PA which is now the North Side of Pittsburgh. This was one of the first two Carnegie Libraries in the United States the first was in Scotland and the other original American one was in Braddock PA followed later by many others. The library markings have a certain charm. The book is bound in plain brown library buckram stained with age but it has an elegant new gold-tooled label and a sweet little paper call number on the base of the spine. The colorful front plate is present and the book is replete with black and white illustrations. The pages are toned to a creamy beige The bottom corner of the first three pages has been snipped with no loss to the text. A nice copy for the historian of library science. Fast shipping with tracking number provided. ; Ex-Library; 6"x9"x1"; 394 pages . Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington hardcover
18767287London: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1876. First edition. Hardback. Good/No Jacket. 887 8vo. Translated by Benjamin Bucknall. Green cloth-covered boards gilt decoration to front board gilt titles to spine coloured frontispiece many line drawing illustrations- full page plates head and tail pieces and in run of text; 394 pages. Condition notes: Some bumping and wear to boards binding pulled at front end papers but a clean pleasant copy. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington hardcover
1876C61609London 1876. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. In publishers green cloth with a gilt illustration on front board. Lettering is black on the front and gilt on the spine there is a further gilt design on the spine. The corners are lightly bumped there is a small. scrape to the front top corner. The head and foot of the spine are bumped with some rubbing. There is a faded ink mark to the bottom of the front board. The final page has been miscut and a fragment of the previous page stands proud. Internal hinges are beginning to crack. Very good minus still attractive copy. 8vo.Pp xvi 394. Coloured frontispiece black and white illustrations throughout. hardcover
187617714London:: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1876. First English edition. original cloth. Front hinge broken; bookplate; light wear to cloth. 8vo. Translated by Benjamin Bucknall. Color frontispiece; plates and text illustrations in black and white. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, hardcover
1895856A19New York: Macmillan and Co. 1895. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". Not Stated . The scarce first English translation of Eugene Viollet-le-Duc's architectural survey. The first English translation by George Martin Huss. No half title. Lavishly illustrated in text. Four leaves of advertisements to rear.An article from "Construction" in the 'Dictionnaire Raisonne de l'Architecture Francaise' containing a complete general survey of the history of architecture with chapter dealing with its development from Greek and Roman times to developments in the thirteenth century as well as civil and military construction. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was a French architect and author known for his restoration of some of the most prominent medieval landmarks in France including the Notre-Dame de Paris the Basilica of Saint Denis Mont Saint-Michel Sainte-Chapelle the medieval walls of the city of Carcassonne and Roquetaillade castle in the Bordeaux region. From the library of Doctor Malcolm Higgs an important architectural historian who worked as an assistant architect to Stirling & Gowan working on their particularly renowned Leicester University Engineering Laboratory. During his long career he taught at the University of Edinburgh School of Architecture Canterbury School of Architecture and University of Nottingham. Later in his life he was the Vice-President and Honorary Librarian of the Royal Institute of British Architects and contributed and edited the "Journal of Architecture". In the original publisher's full cloth binding new endpapers. Externally smart with light bumping to head and tail of spine. Malcolm Higgs ex libris stamp to front pastedown. Previous owner's inscription to title page 'architectural school'. First few leaves lightly cockled due to possible damp. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good Macmillan and Co. hardcover
1895131131748New York: Macmillan & Co 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. First American edition. Ex-library copy bound in publisher's original brown cloth lettered in gilt. Call number written on spine a few stamps in text sticker on rear board. Fair. Macmillan & Co hardcover
185345645Paris: P. Janet 1853. Fine. P. Janet Paris 1853 10 x 16 cm relié Edition presented with revised and corrected commentary. Half hazel morocco binding spine with five raised bands marbled paper boards marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Some minor light foxing. A handsomely bound copy. P. Janet hardcover
185348876Paris: P. Jannet 1853. Fine. P. Jannet Paris 1853 9.50 x 16.50 cm relié Edition presented with revised and corrected commentary one of the rare copies printed on China paper. Full navy morocco binding spine with five raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments enhanced with gilt typographical motifs gilt friezes at head and foot gilt roulettes on headcaps triple gilt fillet frame on covers marbled endpapers and pastedowns gilt dentelle frame on pastedowns all edges gilt double gilt fillets on leading edges superb contemporary binding signed by Hardy. Some foxing. Handsome copy established in a perfect full morocco binding signed by Hardy. P. Jannet hardcover
180938832Paris: printed by Didot for Martinet and Janet 1809. A PRISTINE COPY of Viollet-le-Duc's satirical attack on modern poetry. vi 68 pp. Printed on extremely fine laid paper. In his catalogue of his unparalleled library of French poetry since the middle ages vol. I p. 12 Viollet-le-Duc 1781-1857 the father of the famous architect laments that many poets fall into the traps that this satire meant to warn against. 12mo. Original wraps. Light wear to wraps else UNCUT FINE AND BRIGHT. Rare especially in such pristine condition. sxxi <br/><br/> printed by Didot for Martinet and Janet paperback
187156638Paris Morel et Cie1871. Lex8vo a.Folio. Textvolume: contemp. hcalf. Gilt spine. Gilt lettering. LIX239 pp. Atlas: portfolio in original printed clothbacked boards. 4 pp. and 12 litographed plates partly coloured in outline. Light wear to board corners bumped. hardcover
18771204139Published by Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1877. 1st edition. Hardback. Good. Good condition with no wrapper. A Treatise on its Geodesical and Geological Constitution; its Transformations; and The Ancient and Recent State of its Glaciers. Blue cloth with gilt & black title and decoration. 112 woodcut illustrations. xvi plus 378 pages and 2 page book list to rear. Edges worn corners bumped. 1" split to side of spine which is browned. Name in ink to verso of front endpaper. One section detached but present pages 65 to 80. Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington hardcover
1877208327United Kingdom: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1877. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. hardback 8vo pictorial blue cloth lettered black and gilt gilt vignette to upper board rubbed at head and tail of spine and to corners of boards with a small loss at head of spine however a very good tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text 120 b&w drawings xvi 378pp. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington Hardcover
186068542Paris : B. Bance Fils - F. Chamerot 1860. 225x140mm. illustrations n/b in et hors texte et 1 carte n/b dpliante la fin de lÕouvrage broch. Dos restaur couverture dÕorigine sans rousseurs. 280 B. Bance Fils - F. Chamerot unknown
1877955Z1London: Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington 1877-81 . First edition. Leather. Very Good. 10.5" by 7". None stated. A collection of essays on architecture from the influential French architect Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc translated into English and bound in quarter crushed morocco illustrated heavily throughout with many detailed engravings. The first edition of this translated collection of lectures. Translated from the original French by Benjamin Bucknall.Illustrated with nineteen steel engravings including some in colour and ninety-three woodcuts to 'Vol I' and eighteen steel engraving and one hundred and seven woodcuts to 'Vol II'. Collated complete. Includes an invitation to an exhibition of work by Mark Bury. This set features a collection of essays on architecture from Eugene Viollet-le-Duc covering topics such as the construction of buildings and masonry domestic architecture monumental sculptures and more. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was an influential French architect and author known for restoring many prominent medieval landmarks in France particularly those damaged during the French Revolution. Included among his major works are the restorations of Notre-Dame de Paris the Basilica of Saint-Denis the medieval walls of the city of Carcassonne. He also planned much of the construction of the Statue of Liberty. A two volume complete set. Re-backed in crushed morocco. Externally smart with minor bumping and wear to the extremities of the boards slight scattered damp stains to the rear to 'vol II' and minor marks to the boards. Hinges re-enforced. Bookplate from the 'Architectural Association' to the front pastedowns. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned pages and spotting to the front and rear with only the odd spot throughout. Very Good Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington hardcover
18775787945Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington 1877. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Library sticker on front cover.Large black cloth 8vo with gilt lettering on sun faded backstrip. Backstrip would be semi detached but has been secured with clear tape. Bumped corners fraying and general wear. Split hinges. Half title page torn. Binding reasonably tight. Several pages marked in pencil. Quite grubby in places. Contains several plates. Trimmed. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1700grams ISBN: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington hardcover
1881139090Boston: James R. Osgood and Co 1881. Hardcover. G Some wear to edges a scuff on front cover some fold-outs jut above or below book block; but all are present; interior good with few marks from previous owners; hinges are loosening a bit. The 2nd volume of 2-volume set. Brown cloth gilt letters on spine gilt decoration on front cover blind-stamped on rear cover 438 pp. 19 BW engravings 93 BW woodcuts many fold-outs. Volume 2 of a 2-volume set of ruminations on the subject by Gothic Revival architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc 1814-1879. With many fold-out renderings that are exquisitely done. James R. Osgood and Co hardcover
1881116792New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1881. Hardbound. Clean and tight but with art museum library sticker and bookplate;. Rust cloth with gilt lettering and design; 324 pp. with 109 bw figures;. Translated by Virginia Champlin with illustrations by the author. This volume belonged to arthitect Michel LeBrun son of famous American architect Napoleon LeBrun. G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
18776834505Paris: A. Morel 1877. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover.Gilt decorative imprint on covers and backstrip; spine splitting; slight foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1300grams ISBN: A. Morel hardcover
1877015362Paris: Morel 1877. Book measures 28x18.cm. Collation viii 261pp 1pp errata 31 plates of which 18 are printed in colour. Bound in original publishers ornate embossed gilt cloth with full gilt edges yellow endpapers. Cloth lightly rubbed minoe wear. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally some intermittant light spotting foxing throughout. Pages and plates in good condition. Housed in slipcase. F. Cloth. Very Good. Large 8vo. Morel Hardcover
18771908010001Vve A. Morel Paris 1877. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Handsome binding. Bound in contemporary green morocco over marbled boards. Gilt decorated spine compartments. Marbled end sheets. Hardcover. Spotting throughout/affecting plates. VIII 261 p. 31 plates. Numerous illustrations in text. BM 26: 249 207 Vve A. Morel (Paris) hardcover
1874905Y31London : Sampson Low Marston Low and Searle 1874. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 5.5". Viollet-le-Duc. The first English translated edition of French architect Viollet-le-Duc's architectural novelette. The first English translated edition.In the publisher's original cloth binding. Complete with a monochrome frontispiece nine monochrome plates and numerous illustrations throughout. Collated complete.Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc restored some of the most prominent medieval landmarks in France including Notre-Dame de Paris Mont Saint-Michel Sainte-Chapelle and the medieval walls of Carcassonne.This 'Architectural Novelette' frames his step-by-step instructions for building a house using conversations between the characters and was written and illustrated by Viollet-le-Duc in two months. In the original cloth binding. Externally smart with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A few marks to the boards. Internally loosening in places but firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Ink inscription to verso of frontispiece. Very Good Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle hardcover
1874994W49London: Sampson Low Marston Low and Searle 1874. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated E. Viollet-Le-Duc. A charmingly bound first English edition of this richly illustrated French title. A very scarce first English edition translated from the original French by influential French architect and writer Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc.Translated by English architect Benjamin Bucknall who also translated Viollet-Le-Duc's other works for an English-speaking audience.This title illustrates the process of designing and realising a house in narrative form following a cast of characters.Features a monochrome frontispiece 9 further monochrome plates and frequent vignette illustrations throughout. Collated complete.In original burgundy binding with striking gilt motif and lettering to the front board and spine in addition to full gilt page edges. Bound in original red cloth. Externally very smart. Offsetting to boards. Mild rubbing to extremities. Small mark to spine. Slight marks to rear board. Bumping to head and tail. Slight discolouration to spine. Hinges starting but firm. Binder's sticker to rear paste downInternally firmly bound with occasional strain. Pages generally bright and clean. Light spotting to frontispiece tissue guard. Slight marks to final page. Small mark to pp. xiv-xv. Very Good Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle hardcover
188037278Paris: Jules Hetzel & Cie 1880. Fine. Jules Hetzel & Cie Paris s. d. circa1880 16 x 25 cm relié New edition. Half red shagreen binding spine with five raised bands set with cold fillets decorated with gilt floral motifs light traces of rubbing without significance to spine marbled paper boards with small surface wear marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Work illustrated with a color frontispiece as well as black drawings by the author. Some foxing. Jules Hetzel & Cie hardcover
188085496Paris: Jules Hetzel & Cie 1880. Fine. Jules Hetzel & Cie Paris s. d. ca 1880 15.50 x 24.50 cm relié New illustrated edition with a color frontispiece as well as plates and in-text drawings in black. Half-brown shagreen binding spine with four raised bands decorated with richly ornamented double compartments triple-ruled frame on brown paper boards front cover stamped with the gilt arms of the city of Paris enhanced with the gilt inscription ""Prix municipal de dessin"" white watered silk endpapers and pastedowns corners very lightly rubbed all edges gilt contemporary binding. Prize book label pasted on one pastedown. Handsome copy free from foxing and attractively bound with the arms of the city of Paris. Jules Hetzel & Cie hardcover
