Architecture from Gilt Edge Books

London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1969. Faber Paper covered edition. Hugh Braun, F.S.A., F.R.I.B.A. describes, not the great mansions, but the farmhouses of England, and the smaller houses and cottages which during the centuries have spread throughout the countryside and lined the streets of villages and country towns. He examines the domestic requirements in each period, and how the design… Read more about this item

Meadville, PA: Flood and Vincent. The Chautaugua - Century Press 1892 (on title page) 'Chautaugua Reading Circle Literature' Edition Course 1892-93. Greek Architecture by T. Roger Smith, F.R.I.B.A and Greek Sculpture by George Redford, F.R.C.S. with an introduction by William H. Goodyear. With many illustrations. Both compendiums are written by English scholars of distinguished reputation. The… Read more about this item

Toronto: Coles Publishing Company, 1980. Illustrated heavy card wraps. Preface by Richard Glazier. The contents: (1) The History and Development of Architecture and Ornament. (2) The Applied Arts. An alphabetical list of plates provided as well as a generous list of illustrations. The illustrations, which have been chosen expressly for this work, are typical examples of each period or… Read more about this item

Toronto: Coles Publishing Company, 1980. Illustrated card wraps. An architecture glossary with the use of photographs. In part, the introduction does say :" We have tried to define and illustrate the terms of architecture in general use for the study of British architecture until about 1830". A lovely bright book with no ownership markings.. Soft Cover. Near… Read more about this item