62 Famous Houses of Charleston, South Carolina Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Soft Cover. No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 62 page book is in very good condition with slight edgewear and old price on Title Page. A collection of Historic Building histories, most originally published in The Evening Post dewspaper during 1968 and 1969.
 

Palladio's Architecture and Its Influence: A Photographic Guide
This book includes a brief biography on Andrea Palladio with insight on his _The Four Books of Architecture. It also mentions the introduction that many Americans have to Palladian architecture-Thomas Jefferson. The scope of his influence on Jefferson is evident simply by looking at Monticello and the University of Virginia.

The authors divide Palladio's works into three categories: villas, palaces and churches. They also include Palladian designs in England, Scotland and America. Each design is profiled with pictures and given roughly 2 - 4 paragraphs of description. The information provided is easy to read but not so simplistic that it seems superficial. The photographs are excellent and often show fascinating detail. Unfortunately though, all photos are b/w and sometimes color would have been helpful. That reason and the basic nature of the text caused me to rate this at four stars rather than five. Experts and scholars should look elsewhere unless they are only after the illustrations. For students and casual observers, this book is a fantastic way to begin learning about Palladio.








 

Daughters of Painted Ladies by Elizabeth Pomada Painted Ladies, the authors' 1978 homage to San Francisco's multicolored Victorian houses, inspired many homeowners elsewhere to forsake traditional gray or white housepaint in favor of a more colorful pallette. In this sequel, Pomada and Larsen show examples of Victorian houses across America, the criterion of inclusion being the use of at least three contrasting shades of paint (some use more than 30). As the authors rightly point out, no two of the houses are exactly alike. They range from tastfully exuberant (the Octagon House in Irvington, N.Y.) to sedately tonal (a Queen Anne-style house in Salem, Ind.) to just plain garish. Pomada and Larsen laud such "creative" touches as signing one's house as a work of art and are particularly fond of "interpretations" of 19th century colors. Still, the text is loaded with information and gives helpful tips about embarking on the daunting job of creating a Painted Lady.

 

Painted Ladies: San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians In this, her first book about the modernizing-by-paint of 19th-Century houses, she concentrates on San Francisco, where the Painted Lady style was invented during the heyday of the hippies. The houses shown in the gorgeous full-color photographs range from the elegantly somber (like Don Parodi's many-bayed house on p. 23) to the minutely detailed (the imposing Colonial Revival mansion on p. 20 and the Bert Franklin rowhouse opposite) to the downright gaudy (Rhine & Kennedy's fire-engine-red offices on p. 29, a tiny lavender cottage on p. 50, a literally rainbow-striped confection on p. 69). If you can't make it to San Francisco in person--or if you've been, and want to relive the glories of its vintage housing--this book belongs on your shelf.

 

History of Louisiana Purchase Exposition <b>History of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Arguably on of the finest the finest books published on any of the World Fairs.

This massive book weighs more than ten pounds and features 4000 plus illustrations on 800 pages.
In addition it provides an extensive historical account of Louisisana, including the events of the purchase and the time period leading up to the World Fair.

At the time of the St. Louis World Fair it was estimated that it would take a week to see all exhibits of the Fair.

It is safe to say that with the amount of exhibits shown in this book, even a week would not have been enough.

The book is in extraordinary condition with just very light signs of use. It has a solid binding and a very clean interior.


History of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Bennitt, Mark - Editor in Chief, Dilley, Edgar M.

Saint Louis, Universal Exposition Publishing Co. 1905, Hardcover, Half Leather Binding, gilt cover and spine titles, Very GOOD+/VERY GOOD, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall, 800 pages, over 4000 illustrations, very minor wear to extremities of cover, (small) prev. owners name and stamp, title page with just a hint of dust soil, exceptionally clean pages, closed tears patched with matching tape on 5 pages, one pin hole at the page edges through about 30 pages towards the middle of the book, front and rear cover including corners with no damage or appreciable wear, altogether a Very Good Plus Copy.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition is commonly referred to as The Saint Louis World's Fair and was held in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1904. While delayed by a year, it nevertheless was meant as a celebration of the Louisiana purchase in 1803.
The Fair was open for one year and attracted more than 20 million visitors.
By many considered to br the grandest Fair up to date it incorporated 1500 buildings for the exhibition.

While some of the buildings were exclusively constructed and used for the Fair, others are still in existence today, including St. Louis Art Museum and Brookings Hall at Washington University.
62 foreign nations exhibited at the Fair, and most of the States of the Union were represented.

Almost any Industry was represented with the latest Technology, Developments and Products.
The cultural Section included Art, Dance, Theater and Music.

Many of the large Exhibition grounds were themed according to the country or orgin or the topical subject of the Exhibit. In the midst of all the 1904 Olympic Games were held in St. Louis. In scale and numbers of participants as well as exhibits it can easily be coined the grandest of the pre-war Exhibitions. A very scarce Book in any Condition, almost impossible to find in the condition present.



 

Castles of Europe by William Anderson & W. Swaan Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. DJ has some edgewear, light rubbing. DJ has small tears on edges. Book has Minimal edgewear and corner bumping. Appears as never read. 428 illustrations of which 41 in color. 304 pp. Tight binding. Book has no highlighting,underlining or other marks. This book is an informative and compelling study of the castle in Western Europe from the eight century to the end of the fifteenth - from Charlemagne to the French invasion of Italy in 1494.
 

Castles of Britrain by Patrick Cormack 1982. First Thus. 4to, 192pp, FINE Hardback in Very Good + Dustwrapper. A superb presentation of Castles in Great Britain - lavishly illustrated and explores 25 of the most spectacular fortresses in England, Scotland and Wales. FINE Internally. Clean and bright throughout.
 

Castles and Fortresses by Robin S. Oggins New York Barnes & Noble Books 1998. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket; Castles and Fortresses will lead you on a tour through the history of the castle, taking you to some of the most beautiful and historically significant castles ever built. Visit the British Isles and see Goodrich Castle near the Welsh border with England and the stunning Eilean Donan in northwestern Scotland. Travel to the continent to see the forbidding Chateau of Haut-Koenigsburg in northwestern France and Fuensaldana in North Central Spain. Color Illustrations; 8vo; 120 pages. Binding is Hardcover.
 

Architecture Antebellum South Louisiana Mansions Plantations Oblong hardback, appx 10 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches (26.5 cm), VG+ in VG to VG+ dj. Architecture Antebellum South Louisiana Mansions Plantations.

This beautiful book features more than 100 full-color photographs of 76 restored plantation homes. Full-page photographs and text highlight the history and outstanding architectural features of each home. Published by Pelican Printing 1992 edition.
Type: hardcover
 

INDIAN TRIBES - 1st edition LEATHER FOLIO by FRANCIS DRAKE circa 1884 <b>The INDIAN TRIBES of the UNITED STATES
Their History, Antiquities, Customs, Religion, Arts, Language, Traditions,Oral Legends, and Myths Edited by FRANCIS DRAKE.
PHILADELPHIA: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1884.

FIRST EDITION. FOLIO. 13" x 10" inches (LxB). Pp. 458; 455 pages + 100 engraved plates (incl. 10 color plates and some tinted). In the Original 1/2 black calf & pebbled cloth binding, with gilt lettered spines. Based on the material-rich investigations of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864) to the Ethnographie of the Indians of North America, predominantly from "" the Archives of Aboriginal Knowledge. Updated by Drake to around 1880. This constitutes one of the most important and massive works concerning the American Indian, a foundation stone of ethnological studies in America, and by far one of the most extensive single work on the American Indian issued in the 19th century.

The publication of this study is one of the most important compilations of information about the American Indian tribes still surviving at the time. This monumental work contains the ancient history, languages, myths and legends, art, songs, clothing, utensils, weapons, medicinal and ceremonial objects, histories of Indian wars, theories on emigration, and many other details gleaned from the native tribes.

Impressive Monographie illustrating for the history of the Indians. The singular overview of the Indian culture & traditions of the USA falls into the final phase of the development of the continental settlement area, when penetrating the white ones to the displacement of the Indians into reservations. The extermination of large herds of buffalo, destroyed in 1870 to 1890, the basis of life of most of the prairie Indians destroyed. The Decimation of the Indians, complete, also by epidemic diseases and alcohol, and a strong increase of the white population. Howes D-472. Quite simply a spectacular set of this important and influential work on Native American history and culture. NATIVE AMERICANS, ETHNOGRAPHY, US HISTORY, INDIAN TRIBES. There are numerous close-up pictures of the contents given below; please click on them for a detailed description


Rare book set in 1/2 black calf leather binding, scuffed, occasionally rubbed & blistered, some wear/tear/chipping to covers, spine, ends & corners. One inch of the top front hinge of volume 1 is split and visible but the board is still firmly attached & the binding is tight, intact on both volumes. Missing a piece of leather on the back board of volume 2. The leather is smooth and supple to the touch. The pages are clean and bright.
 

The Talking Machine Revised & Expanded - 2nd Edition - 2005 Antique talking machines are among today’s hottest collectibles. Names like “Edison” and “Victrola” call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly-painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This revised and expanded second edition of The Talking Machine contains over 525 color photographs showing an incredible variety models, and including over 30 never before published photos. The authoritative text and up-to-date values complement the wealth of visuals, making this book a veritable library of information in one volume!
Topping off this award-winning combination is a music CD featuring some of the rarest and most historically important recordings of all time. Hear the voice of explorer Ernest Shackleton describe his perilous expedition to the South Pole. Listen to a dramatic recreation of the San Francisco earthquake recorded mere months after the actual event. Enjoy two different recordings of the voice of the great inventor Thomas A. Edison.

 

Book Prices: Used and Rare, 1999, edited by Edward Zempel Edited by Edward N. Zempel and Linda A. Verkler . 800 Pages ; Over 30,000 Entries . Book Prices: Used and Rare, 1999 is a key reference, packed with current prices and valuable bibliographical information on carefully chosen titles in all the major subject areas. You'll find prices on books in all of the major subject areas--including 1998 Auction Prices for over 8,000 titles! Each entry lists the essential information contained in the catalog entry: name of the author, the full title of the book, the publisher, place of publication, date of publication, condition, and the cataloged price or the price paid at auction. Prices are in both dollars and pounds sterling. Each entry identifies the dealer or auction house in whose catalog the entry appeared. For some titles, multiple entries are given, suggesting a price range. Page collations, if given, are included for books published before 1900. 8 1/2" x 11". Hardcover. Smyth-sewn. Acid-free paper.
 

First Editions: A Guide to Identification - 4th Edition by Edward Zempel Book collectors seek first editions, but many publishers provide little assistance in this quest. Even when they do designate edition and/or printing, they do not all use the same system. Thus, Harper & Row deletes numbers in successive reprints; Harcourt Brace Jovanovich adds letters. Some publishers denote edition or printing on the copyright page with the last number on the right, others with the first number on the left; still others note only second and later editions. Hence, this book is indispensable to collectors and libraries serving them. Zempel and Verkler have collected statements from some 1700 20th-century publishers of English-language books--about 700 more than in their 1984 edition--indicating current practices and earlier methods as far back as 1928. The guide also helps track down acquisitions and publishers' name changes. A worthy additions to most collections.

 

Jukebox Restoration Jukebox Restoration
Des Moines, Iowa: Jukebox Collector Newsletter, 1983 Soft Cover. Excellent. 82 pages of information, pictures, & diagrams. Soiled or ink misprint on front cover. Inside very clean.
 

Gothick Architecture : A Reprint of the Original 1742 Treatise by Langley The architectural designs of Batty Langley greatly influenced England's Gothic Revival movement in the second half of the eighteenth century. This volume (beautifully engraved by his brother Thomas), which completely reproduces the author's most famous and influential work, displays columns, entablatures, windows, mantels, pavilions, and a host of other architectural features. An indispensable book for students and aficionados of eighteenth-century architecture and design, this collection of permission-free illustrations will also be welcomed by designers and artists in search of period elegance.

Product Details:

Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; Dover edition (April 25, 2003)
ISBN: 0486426149
Product Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.1 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces.