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ANON. [JANE BROWN ET AL.]  Blackwell: the Reawakening of an Artistic House
Lake District Art Gallery and Museum Trust, [1999].comb binding.V.g./ No Jacket .Comb bound with acrylic sheet protecting front cover; col ill; 11 pp, 2 pp of architect's plans, 1 p of maps.In English.
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.66 | JP¥ 1482] Book number: 161
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ANON. (CCA)  Concrete in garden-making
Cement and Concrete Association, 1960, Light card stapled binding.Paper covers.Fine /No Jacket.Fine.Helpful booklet which aims to maximise the use of concrete in garden design; includes a section on 'how to mix concrete by hand'.48 pp. In English.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 | JP¥ 593] Book number: 1868
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ANON.  Treasurer's House, York
The National Trust, 1978.Paper covers.Fine/ No Jacket.Well illustrated guide book to the house once inhabited by Thomas, Archbishop of York in 1070 and subsequently occupied by his Treasurer.The house's foundations are even older, as a Roman column was discovered at sub-basement level.25 pp. with illustrations and plans. In English.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 | JP¥ 593] Book number: 2420
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ARSHAKUNI, O.K.  Narodnoe zodchestvo Pskova: arkhitekturnoe nasledie Yu. P. Spegal'skogo [The folk architecture of Pskov: the architectural heritage of Yu.P. Spegalsky]
Stroyizdat, Moskva / Moscow, 1987, 1st edition.Pictorial hard covers.Fine/No Jacket.Inscribed by donor.Pskov, one of Russia's most ancient and well-preserved cities, has been the focus of an intensive programme of architectural restoration, spearheaded by the artist and architectural conservator Yury Spegalsky.This book presents a rich visual record of his work and is accompanied by location plans, isometric drawings, photographs, and an appendix showing a selection of attractive decorative panels.197, (4) pp. In Russian, with English captions to figures.
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 US$ 49.98 | JP¥ 4446] Book number: 2478
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BAKALINSKY, ADAH (ILLUSTRATED BY TRUDIE DOUGLAS)  Stairway walks in San Francisco
Lexicos, San Francisco, 1984, 1st edition.Paper covers.0 938530 10 0.V.g./No Jacket.Carefully selected walking tours showing off the architectural, cultural and historical delights of California's most scenic city.Spine sunned.xiv, 111 pp. 12 maps. In English.
GBP 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 US$ 14.99 | JP¥ 1334] Book number: 2439
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BARBER, PETER, COX, OLIVER & CURWEN, MICHAEL  Lauderdale revealed: a histsory of Lauderdale House, Highgate, the building, its owners and occupiers, 1582-1993
The Lauderdale House Society, 1993, 1st edition.Paper covers.0 9522479 0 9.Fine/No Jacket.Exemplary architectural history of an intriguing north London house located in Waterlow Park, Highgate.The rather luscious Peter Lely portrait of 'Venus and Cupid' (Nell Gwynne and the Duke of St Albans) alludes to just two of the house's illustrious former occupants.68 pp. In English.
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.66 | JP¥ 1482] Book number: 2907
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BERCHEZ, JOAQUIN & JARQUE, FRANCESC  Arquitectura Renacentista / Renaixentista Valenciana (1500-1570)
Bancaixa, 1994, 1st edition.Pictorial hard covers.84 87684 49 1.As new /No Jacket.A well photographed guide to the renaissance architecture of Valencia, covering both exteriors, interiors and sculptural elements.287 pp. In Castilian and Catalan.
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 67.25 US$ 99.96 | JP¥ 8892] Book number: 3920
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BLUNT, ANTHONY  Borromini
Allen Lane, 1979, 1st edition.Hard covers, dust jacket.0 7139 1025 9.V.g./V.g. A critical assessment of the architecture of the Baroque, though Classically rooted, architect of the Bernini era in Italy.240 pp. In English.
GBP 36.00 [Appr.: EURO 40.5 US$ 59.98 | JP¥ 5335] Book number: 4772
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BRIERS, RICHARD  English country churches
Promotional Reprint Company, 1995, Reprint of 1989 Complete Editions edition.Paper covers.1 85648 265 0.V.g./No Jacket.Although the author is better known as a (slightly hammy) actor, this personal and idiosyncratic selection of English rural churches is actually rather well written and accessible.It's perfect for the glove-box of anyone wishing for a guide to churches that are ""worth a detour"".xii, 290 pp. In English.
GBP 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 9 US$ 13.33 | JP¥ 1186] Book number: 4282
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BROWN, R.J.  English farmhouses
Robert Hale, 1993, 1st paperback edition, originally published in 1982.Paper covers.0 7090 5250 2.Fine /No Jacket.Deals with two main themes, the first being types and layout plans, the second materials and vernacular characteristics.Well illustrated with line drawings by the author.304 pp. In English.
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.66 | JP¥ 1482] Book number: 4549
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BROWN, SARAH & DE FIGUEIREDO, PETER  Religion and place: Liverpool's historic places of worship
English Heritage, 2008, 1st edition.Paper covers.978 1 873592 88 4.New /No Jacket.English Heritage's informed conservation series includes a number of titles about Liverpool.viii, 96 pp. In English.
GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 10 | JP¥ 889] Book number: 5725
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BRUMHEAD, DEREK & WYKE, TERRY  A walk round Manchester statues
Walkround Books, 1990, 1st edition.Paper covers.0 9516612 0 5.V.g./No Jacket.A precis ot Terry's later and much more detailed 'Public Sculpture' volume for Greater Manchester, this time focussing on the city centre.A pioneering publication on a little-studied theme.(4), 60 pp. map on rear inside cover.In English.
GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 10 | JP¥ 889] Book number: 2852
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BUSSBY, FREDERICK; FOREWORD BY H.M. ELIZABETH REGINA.  Winchester Cathedral 1079-1979
Paul Cave, 1979, 1st edition.Hard covers, dust jacket.0 86146 002 2.V.g./V.g. Slight edge wear to jacket, price clipped, bottom edge of front cover bumped, otherwise near fine.Once the largest church in the world this is possibly still the most interesting English cathedral, not least for its turlough in the crypt.With decorative carvings ranging from the sublime (quire stalls) to the ridiculous (a memorial to the diver who repaired the foundations) the building has much to offer its visitors.Sadly this noncentenary account, by the canon residentiary, is somewhat pedestrian, unless you are easily enthralled by episcopal portraits.Appendices list the Bishops, Priors, Deans, Prebendaries and Canons, not forgetting the Cathedral Organists.Notes to each chapter, but no other bibliography.(16), 252 pp. In English.
GBP 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 28.25 US$ 41.65 | JP¥ 3705] Book number: 2800
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BUTCHART, C.B.R.  Hampshire castles
Warren & Son, Winchester, 1955.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.ix, 29 pp.Ex-library copy with bookplate and stamps. In English.
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.66 | JP¥ 1482] Book number: 5587
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CAVANAGH, TERRY  Public sculpture of Liverpool
Liverpool University Press, 1997.Hard covers, dust jacket.0 85323 701 8.Fine /Fine.Fine/fine, sl.edge curl to d.w.The first volume of a highly collectible series on the non-ecclesiastical public sculptures of Britain.As Liverpool has a richer and higher-quality inventory than most comparable cities this is an essential reference work for anyone interested in monumental and architectural sculpture.Copiously illustrated with monochrome photographs.xxii, 371 pp. In English.
GBP 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 56.25 US$ 83.3 | JP¥ 7410] Book number: 643
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CHAMPNESS, JOHN  Lancashire's architectural heritage: an anthology of fine buildings
Lancashire County Council Planning Department, 1989, 1st paperback edition.Paper covers.0 902228 71 4.V.g./No Jacket.A well-illustrated guide to the most distinguished buildings and structures (viz.Blackpool Tower) in the modern shire county of Lancashire, thus excluding Liverpool and Manchester.Ironically, the rear cover shows Gawthorpe Hall viewed from the sundial; sadly only the base now remained at my last visit, which virtually sums up the report (few if any mentions of 'buildings at risk', such as Extwistle Hall).Amusing chapter headings, e.g.'the battle of the styles'.(7), 168 pp. In English.
GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 17 US$ 24.99 | JP¥ 2223] Book number: 4064
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CHETTLE, G.H.  Hampton Court Palace
HMSO, London, 1955.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Cover creased at one corner.A Ministry of Works Guidebook, more succinct than more recent productions but a handy pocket size.Illustrated in monochrome, save for colour photograph of the Western Gatehouse on cover.36 pp. plan of state apartments inside rear cover, plan of grounds inside front cover.In English.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 | JP¥ 593] Book number: 2417
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CLOUSTON, J. STORER (CONVENOR OF HANDBOOK COMMITTEE) ET AL.  Saint Magnus Cathedral: Handbook of the St. Magnus Cathedral Octocentenary celebrations, July 1937
City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall, 1937, 1st edition .Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.V.g.Two newspaper cuttings loosely inserted (one from 'Answers', November 4th, 1944, the other an article by H.V.Morton).In English.
GBP 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 28.25 US$ 41.65 | JP¥ 3705] Book number: 1391
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COHEN, JEAN-LOUIS; PREFACE BY HUBERT DAMISCH  Scenes of the world to come: European architecture and the American challenge, 1893-1960
Flammarion: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1995, English edition.Paper covers with wrap-around flaps.2 08013 576 7.V.g./No Jacket.English co-publication of a book originally written to accompany an exhibition in Montreal and Barcelona.224 pp.In English.
GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 22.5 US$ 33.32 | JP¥ 2964] Book number: 2883
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COOK, OLIVE (PHOTOGRAPHS BY A.F. KERSTING)  The English country house: an art and a way of life
Book Club Associates, 1974, reprint of Thames & Hudson edition.Hard covers, dust jacket.Fine /Fine.Fine/fine.A well illustrated and thoughtfully written account of the evolution of the English country house, ranging from the Normans' to the Arts & Crafts houses of the early 20th century.240 pp. 269 plates (22 in colour).In English.
GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 US$ 19.99 | JP¥ 1778] Book number: 1218
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COOPER, NICHOLAS; MARSDEN, JONATHAN; FREER, STEPHEN  Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
The National Trust, 2001, Revised edition, first published in 1997.Paper covers.978 1 84359 271 6.New /No Jacket.A guide to one of the best preserved early 17th century houses in Oxfordshire.The former owners of the estate included Robert Catesby (mastermind of the Gunpowder Plot), and the present house was built by a rich woollen merchant from Witney, Walter Jones.More recent owners included the Clutton-Brocks.The plaster work is remarkable, particularly in the Great Chamber (almost out-doing that of Astley Hall) and the Long Gallery, one of the most dramatic Jacobean spaces in England.64 pp. plans on end-papers. In English.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.66 | JP¥ 593] Book number: 4096
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CORNFORTH, JOHN; JACKSON-STOPS, GERVASE; WATERSON, MERLIN; COUSENS, BELINDA  Attingham Park, Shropshire
The National Trust, 1998, Reprint of 1992 revision.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Little used; date on front cover.44 pp.In English.
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.25 US$ 16.66 | JP¥ 1482] Book number: 5624
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COUSENS, BELINDA  Dunham Massey
The National Trust, 1988.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.62, (2) pp. In English.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 | JP¥ 741] Book number: 6194
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CHATSWORTH HOUSE TRUST; MALCOLM CRAMPTON  Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire: your guide to the house, its history and collections
Chatsworth House Trust, 2008.Paper covers.978 0 85101 894 2.Fine /No Jacket.Handsomely illustrated, A4 sized, with a preface by the 12th Duke of Devonshire.72 pp. In English.
GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 10 | JP¥ 889] Book number: 4566
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DEAN, RICHARD  Chirk Castle, Clwyd
The National Trust, 1987, Reprint of 1983 edition.Paper covers.V.g./No Jacket.Guide to the 13th century castle located just within the border of Wales and founded by Edward I to solidify his conquest of the area.It contains a decent art collection as well as some handsome furniture.Despite its elevated location it is not visually impressive.Illustrated with plans and photographs.65 pp.In English.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.33 | JP¥ 741] Book number: 2616
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