practical remarks observations building (15 resultados)

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

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

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. J Taylor at the Architectural Library, 1807. Reprinted by Gregg International in 1972 from the copy in the library of the RIBA. Pp vii [1] 36 with 33 plates. Blue cloth. Ex-lib. VG. We have several other titles from this series.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. London: Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, by Mason and Son, Chichester. 1832. First Edition. First and only edition of this scarce volume. Half calf leather binding, with the Royal Naval College Greenwich emblem to the front board and (withdrawn) book label to the front paste down and a blind stamp to the title page. Blue cloth boards, spine with gilt titles, top edge gilt, other edges speckled. With the half title, a very good copy. Admiral Alexander Wilmot Schomberg (17741850) was an officer of the British Royal Navy who served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was a commander during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, commanding the Loire frigate from 1807 to 1812. From the Introduction page viii: "the science of naval architecture has much advanced, but still there appears more to be done; and why should not this be the case, as well as in all other great arts and sciences? Page ix "The true motive for this technical brochure is for the advancement from good to better; the instruction of the uninitiated youth in the profession; and the introduction of arrangements which though neither new or unknown to many, have not been carried into effect, and which I am persuaded would be useful, beneficial, and creditable to the naval service, and its paramount dignity". JISC (COPAC) records five copies in the UK. Approximately 8 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition gilt titles. Joints very good condition. Corners very good condition. Boards very good condition gilt crest for Royal Naval College Greenwich to the front board, cloth and leather quarters. Page edges very good condition top edge gilt, others speckled. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition. Paste downs good condition marbled with the RNC Greenwich bookplate, stamped withdrawn. End papers good condition marbled. Title good condition tanned and gently foxed, blind stamped Royal School of Naval Architecture to the top of the page. Pages good condition tanned and gently foxed. Binding good condition attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1832 Binding: Hardback.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Oversized hardcover. 10 x 12.75 inches. Plain gray paper over boards (all original); paper label chipping on the spine. Some scuffing and bumps to corners, but overall good condition for inelegant original binding. 36 pages + 33 plates. 8 page catalogue of other books published by J. Taylor bound in at the rear (a smaller size than the rest of the book). Printed on good quality paper, with wide margins. Inoffensive foxing, mostly noticeable in the margins. Text pages provide explanations for the plates. Plates themselves are quite handsome, sepia aquatints, with landscapes and floorplans. Plate-marks clearly visible. All 33 plates present and in very good condition. Please email with questions or to request photos.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1807 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 130 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 130 Language: English.

First and sole edition of this scarce treatise. Admiral Schomberg (1774-1850) fought at the Battle of Martinique (1794) and the Invasion of Guadeloupe (1794), and served in the Boyne under Sir John Jervis and the Glatton under Sir Henry Trollope. He was a commander during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, commanding the Loire frigate from 1807 to 1812. Schomberg remarks that "the science of naval architecture has much advanced, but still there appears more to be done; and why should not this be the case, as well as in all other great arts and sciences? The true motive for this technical brochure is for the advancement from good to better" (pp. viii-ix). WorldCat records nine copies worldwide: 6 in the UK, but not the British Library, Hagley Museum and US Naval Academy in the US, and Darmstadt in Europe. Octavo (201 x 120 mm). Mid-20th century dark blue straight-grain half morocco, blue cloth sides, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Extremities slightly rubbed, light foxing to endpapers, lacking half-title, couple of spots to contents but overall quite clean. A very good copy.

First edition. First edition. viii, 36 pp. letterpress + 33 sepia aquatint plates of domestic architecture. 1 vols. 4to. Lovely copy of the first book of this busy professional, illustrated with thirty-three exquisite sepia aquatints of his rural designs for villas, "Cabânes ornées", in the "antient English character," farm houses, servants' cottages, a "huntsman's house" which includes stables, dog kennel, etc., etc. "He designed a wide range of public buildings as well as housing, and in this he was representative of the increasingly complex nature of early nineteenth-century architecture . " - ODNB. Later quarter grey morocco and marbled paper boards, red leather spine label. Beautiful, immaculate copy viii, 36 pp. letterpress + 33 sepia aquatint plates of domestic architecture. 1 vols. 4to.

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Practical Remarks And Observations On Building, Rigging, Arming And Equipping His Majesty's Ships Of War, Etc. (1832) | Alexander Wilmot Schomberg | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2009 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781120680433 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1807. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 120, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 120 120.

Leather Bound. Condición: new. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1807. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 130 130.