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History of the Crystal Palace - 1851 by John Tallis & etal
<b>History and Description of the Crystal Palace and the Exhibition of the World's Industry in 1851 - Edited by John Tallis & J.G. Strutt Illustrated byBEARD, MAYALL Etc.,
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LONDON & NEW YORK: Printed & published by John Tallis and Co. [1852]. Rare and original Parts issue. 6 parts issued in the original highly gilt decorated red cloth bindings. Royal 4to. 11.25 inches x 9.inches. (LxB). Pp. 265pp. 263pp, 119 pages & Illustrated with 140 fine full page single sided steel-engraved plates. Many with 2 images to a page.
<p> This work which is now hard to find is one of the three main contemporary records of the Great Exhibition (The others being the Official Catalogue and the Art Journal Catalogue of the applied arts).
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Arguably the most comprehensive account of the Great Exhibition. The text gives a detailed description of the various sections and Courts of the Exhibition as well as the international stands and the individual exhibits. The engravings are based on original drawings and daguerretypes (an early use thereof) by photographic pioneers Richard Beard, Mayall and others. Richard Beard, 1802-1885, had purchased the patent from Daguerre in 1841 (according to Robert Leggat) and started legal proceedings against Mayall (born in Lancashire, but considered to be from Philadelphia). John Jabez Edwin Mayall, 1813 - 1901, produced 31 daguerrotypes of the Exhibition, 1/3 of those used by Tallis.<p> This publication is one of the main contemporary descriptions of the first world exhibition. Very Scarce in parts issue. Title pages for volumes 2 and 3 along with the list of illustrations and contents are bound in the back of the last part.<p>
Rare book set in the original cloth binding with some wear/tear/scuffing to covers, spine, ends & corners, the spines have been professionally strengthened, and missing pieces re-backed with red cloth, binding is tight, intact, the pages plates with foxing / toning are generally clean and bright. A few plates with edge-wear.
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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.
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10974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10968
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cyberspace: The World of Digital Architecture
The term "cyberspace" was coined by William Gibson in his science fiction novel Neuromancer in the early 1980s. However, the architectural possibilities of this area of design were being investigated well before the term was popularized, and with good reason: cyberspace is a habitat for the imagination, a medium that facilitates a unique creative freedom.
Images' Cyberspace publication presents an exciting collaboration of essays and colorful projects which demonstrate the increased potential of cyberspace. The contributors have been selected in a manner that represents some of the most amazing work that is being produced, redefining the nature of what architecture could develop to be in the future.
Pub. Date: Sep 2000, Publisher: Images Publishing Group
ISBN: 1864700572, Dimensions (inches): 12.08x9.05x0.87
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Chen Shi Min: Selected and Current Works (The Master Architect Series III)
The first Chinese firm included in The Master Architect Series richly deserves inclusion with a large body of commercial work to his credit.
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International Architecture Yearbook No. 8, 2002
Catherine Slessor, Managing Editor of The Architectural Review, one of the world’s leading architectural magazines, is the coordinating editor of this volume. Being at the forefront of design professionals worldwide, her selection of projects has ensured an invaluable collection of innovative architecture.
All projects are illustrated with beautiful photographs, and include informative plans and detailed descriptions. The comprehensive index is organized alphabetically by firm name; the contents include the project categories; and the category divider pages list projects in alphabetical order. Biographical information on featured architects is also provided.
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