Crabtree's Collection Old Books: Architecture
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Fallingwater.
Mill Run, PA, Western Pennsylvania Cons., (1988). VG PB. "Fallingwater is perhaps Frank Lloyd Wright's most widely acclaimed work. It has been called 'the best American building. of the last 125 years,' and 'unquestionably the most famous private residence ever guilt." At the least it is one of the finest examples of Wright's concept of organic architecture: a house shaped by and conforming to its site.' It was designed in 1936 for the family of the Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann on the site of his family' mountain property at Bear Run where they enjoyed weekend and summer vacations. The Kaufmann's son had studied for a time in Wright's Taliesin Fellowship, and it was through this association that Mr. and Mrs. Wright and the Kaufmanns developed a great mutual respect. The son has written that Wright was intrigued by the Bear Run area which combined the beauty of a mature forest, massive sandstone boulders, a wild free-flowing stream, and a forest understory covered with native rhododentron, laurel and Appalachian wildflowers. The ciritical element in this setting is the waterfall over which the house is built. Although the waterfall was long a focal point of the family's activities, they were unprepared for the architect's suggestion that the house rise overe the waterfall rather than face it. But Wright's original scheme was adopted almost without change. Completed in 1939 stone piers serve to separate reinforced concrete "trays" dramatically cantilevered over the stream to form the living and bedroom levels. Tanning to outer edge of back cover.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Faith Builds a Chapel: the story of an adventure in craftsmanship.
Philadelphia, Reinhold Pub Corp, 1953. Limited. VG ex-library. Construction of a 15th century style Norwegian chapel in Wisconsin. Beautiful b/w illus, decorated letters & chapter. headings, the cover design is a panel from the Pulpit in gilt on blue binding with gilt lettering on spine. "The Chapel stands within the deep stillness of these northern woods, overloooking the far-reaching waters of Lake Michigan. It is sheltered by tall white pines.Feeling that there must be the consciousness of peace within each one of us before it can be found throughout the world, we built this retreat. Far removed from confusion and aggression it offers a sanctuary for all" Library markings from Zion Research Library.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Roman Architecture.
Netherlands, Braziller, 1961. 1st ptg ss. G ex-library. Typical library markings, book plate, pocket, spine taped, hinges reinforced, edge wear.
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USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 | £UK 9.5 | JP¥ 1885]
Catalogue: Architecture
Cabin Fever: rustic style comes home.
NY, Archetype/Simon Schuster, (1998). 4th ptg. VG in VG DJ. The rustic look and why cabin fever is raging, from woodsy mountain retreats to suburban living rooms.
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American Castles: a guide to the architecture and furnishings of castellated mansions.
S. Brunswick, Barnes, (1973). VG in VG DJ. Some housed art treasures and ancient artifacts, some built to create something grand and lasting, a childhood dream. Who. built these? Many still exist and some are open to the public. DJ edge wear, some tanning to DJ edges.
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The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture.
Santa Cruz, CA, Paper Vision Press, 1979. Revised ed. VG PB. Standard study of the city's diverse architectural heritage. A guide for both walking and driving tours with entries keyed to. detailed maps.
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Catalogue: Architecture
The Practical Requirements of Modern Buildings.
NY, The Pencil Points Press Inc, 1928. VG in Poor DJ. Some discoloration and wear at bot of front cover & back covers. DJ chpd, torn, mended. Former editor of Arch. Review.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Antonio Gaudi (Masters of World Architecture).
NY, Braziller, 1960. VG lg sz PB. Born of humble parents, his father a craftsman in metal, Gaudi studied architecture in Barcelona. Edge wear.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Chicago 1910-29: building, planning, and urban technology.
Chicago, Univ. of Chicago Press, (1973). G PB. Condit introduces a new kind of urban history, an approach to commercial building that is a technical biography of the. American city. It chronicles the building activity in Chicago from 1910 under the Burnham Plan of renewal until the depression in 1929. Slight edge wear, fading along spine, owner inscription.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Shaker Village Views.
Hanover, University Press New England, (1987). 1st ptg. VG lg sz PB. Illustrated with maps and landscape drawings by Shaker artists of the 19th century. Laid in sheets on Brother Delmer C. Wilson. one who stayed behind" who came to live at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in 1882. She on "Advice to Children on Behaviour at Table", Be careful, when you take a sip of liquid, don't extend your lip" etc. Exquisite color reproductions, a treat for the eye and mind. Emlen is Executive Director of the center for the Study of American Civilization.
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Man and Masonry plus record Man and Masonry, score by Spencer Huffman, performed by National Symphony Orchestra.
Washington, D.C., Allied Masonry Council, (1960). VG HB plus record in back pocket. Sl edge wear.
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Catalogue: Architecture
Pattern and Texture.
Washington, D.C., Allied Masonry Council, (1961). VG. Sl edge wear.
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Boston Architecture.
Cambridge, MA, MIT Press, (1970). G PB. Binding sl soiled.
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The Last of the Covered Bridge Builders.
Plymouth, NH, Clifford-Nicol Inc., (1990). VG in VG DJ. Inscribed by author plus laid in signed letter from author about his wish to make this book available to libraries.
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USD 55.00 [Appr.: EURO 51 | £UK 43.5 | JP¥ 8639]
Catalogue: Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright.
NY, St. Martins, (1982). G PB. Many of Wright's homes. Edge wear, owner name fep, damp stain along binding edge & first page.
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Catalogue: Architecture