Papworth john b (40 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condición: New. In English.

PF. Condición: New.

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Condición: New.

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Condición: New. In English.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of rural architecture in the early 19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the design principles and practical considerations of creating aesthetically pleasing and functional country dwellings. The author, a seasoned architect, critiques the prevailing architectural trends of the time, lamenting the lack of taste and discernment in many country residences. Moving beyond mere criticism, the book presents a series of designs for various rural buildings, from humble labourer's cottages to elegant "cottages ornÃÂ " for the affluent. Each design is accompanied by detailed observations on materials, construction techniques, and the importance of harmonizing the building with its surrounding landscape. The author emphasizes the significance of considering factors such as soil quality, water sources, and the aspect of the building to ensure both comfort and visual appeal. This book goes beyond architectural aesthetics to explore the social implications of rural housing. The author advocates for providing labourers with comfortable and well-designed cottages, recognizing the positive impact on their morale and productivity. The book's insights into the relationship between architecture, landscape, and social well-being remain relevant, offering valuable lessons for those interested in creating harmonious and sustainable living spaces. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Gebunden. Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. 106pp plus 27 colour plates which are also reproduced in black and white on the preceding page. The book consists of "a series of designs for cottages, decorated cottages, small villas, and other buildings, accompanied by hints on situation, construction, arrangement and decoration, in the theory & practice of rural architecture; interspersed with some observations on landscape gardening". The original edition was first published in 1818; the book was reprinted from the original in 2005 and subsequently printed in a limited edition of six books with colour plates by The Happy Books in 2013 (see image) of which this copy is one. Dark green boards with gilt titles to the spine on a bright red label. Top and lower page-edges are foxed but otherwise in very good condition.…

1p., 4to. Fair, on aged paper, with one small burn-hole to margin. Addressed to 'Mrs. T. Driberg, | Bradwell Lodge, | Bradwell juxta Mare, | nr. Southminster, | Essex.' He thanks her for receiving 'an African boy from Northern Rhodesia and some members of my family', and 'showing us the details of your charming house so unhesitatingly'. He discusses the 'astonishing contrast the house is to the landscape around it. One expects to find tumble down farm sheds and aerodrome hangers and even, I suppose, atomic power stations, but certainly not a wonderfully cared for Georgian masterpiece and it is this sense of surprise and amazement with which one comes across it which lends it a very unique kind of enchantment.' He hopes that if the house is still open to visitors the following summer, 'it will be possible to bring some of our friends down for a visit as part of our programme'. He concludes: 'Kenneth Kaunda joins me in thanking you again for your kindness and friendly reception.'.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition in book form of 'one of the great books of London,' collecting a series of architectural notes describing contemporary London First edition, 1816, in crimson morocco by Riviere, gilt edge tooling. Spine, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling & titles. Internally, frontis, [6] intro, [2] pl list, [1], 2-159 pp, 76 hand-colored aquatint or engraved plates (5 folding), plates clean and bright, a.e.g., gilt tooling to board edges & turn ins, binders stamp to fpd, marbled endpapers, upper joint repaired, with Japan paper repair to hinge. (253*176 mm). ( Tooley 361. Bobins 698. Abbey Scenery 217 - noting 2 issues, this being the slightly rarer issue with Papworth's name on the title page). The architect John Papworth, who adopted the middle name 'Buonarotti' around 1815, was a founding member of the Royal Institute of Architects. Most of the views of London included in this work were previously published in Ackerman's Repository of the Arts. 'one of the most versatile architects and decorative artists of the period' - John Summerson. PAPWORTH John B (ilustrador).…

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Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 174.

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Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 174.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

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Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 174.

rilegato. Condición: Molto buono (Very Good). Prima edizione. Ventisette tavole acquatinta colorate a mano. Legatura salda. Book.

Hardcover. First Edition. Quarto (7" x 10-1/4") bound in contemporary polished calf, recently and sympathetically rebacked with a gilt decorated spine and gilt-lettered morocco spine label, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers; 106, (4) pages. Complete with half-title page and index to the plates. Illustrated with 27 hand-colored aquatint plates. ABBEY LIFE 45. TOOLEY pages 187-8. Occasional spots of foxing, plates clean and bright; binding quite nice with some dryness along the edges. Near Fine. …