Gomme, George Laurence & Milne, F. A.(Editors)

Ecclesiology (Gentleman's Magazine Library)

Elliott Stock, London, 1894. First Edition, Quarter Leather Binding. Very Good/No Jacket. green cloth covers with quarter leather spine edged by gilt line with gilt titles in gilt border & gilt publishers device; top edge gilt; deckled outer & bottom edges; a volume in the Gentleman's Magazine Library series being a classified collection of the chief contents of the Gentleman's Magazine in this case on Ecclesiology (the forms, building & decoration of churches); "The extracts are left to speak for themselves. A great number of them belong to a period when Ecclesiology was not specifically studied; but they preserve a record of facts which it may now be difficult to ascertain, because of the great changes which have nearly everywhere taken place in our churches under the specious name of restoration. On sifting the materials it was found that all the contributions to the Magazine dealing with matters Ecclesiological fell roughly under three heads, viz.; Early Church Building, Church Interiors, and Church History; and the whole of the extracts selected for reproduction are accordingly arranged under one or other of them. Under the first head will be found the very interesting discussion, or, more strictly speaking, controversy, as to whether the churches erected in England during the tenth century were as a general rule built of wood or:of stone."; including index - 327 pages plus 2 of publisher's adverts. A HEAVY BOOK WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Architecture; Religion & Theology; Churches; Ecclesiology; England; History. Inventory No: HST00069.

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Kearns, Rev. J. F,

Silpa Sastra

Institute of Experimental Geomancy, Cambridge, 2001. Republished Edition, Softcover. As New. hand-sewn yellow card covers; printed in red & black & illustrated by charts; introduction by Patrick McFadzean; This essay by the Rev. J. F. Kearns is an early account of the Indian art of Geomancy called Silpa Sastra which is also known as Vastu Sastra and Vastu Vidya. It first appeared in the Indian Antiquary in August and October 1876, and is therefore contemporary with the first published accounts of the very similar practices of Feng Shui in China from the Rev. M. T. Yates in 1868, Rev. J. Edkins in 1872, and the Rev. E. J. Eitel in 1873. The contents of this work cover correct choice of site and orientation, harmonious proportion, the Vastu Purusha Mandala, electional astrology, omens, propitiation of spirits and Deities. carpentry, lots of information on trees, details about the construction of implements; the right wood for the measuring rod and the correct fibre for the measuring cord, and other matters. The text is similar to other works from all over India such as the Silpa Pothi. The Rev. Kearns has provided us with a view of Indian Geomancy which assumes the reality of the supernatural and astrology and which in 1876 is still unaffected by attempts to harmonise it 'with Western physics or Theosophy. Unlike the work of the Rev. Eitel on feng shui the Rev. Kearns work does not seem to have been very noticed. Patrick McFadzean came across a reference to it in a 1927 work, Dictionary of Hindu Architecture by P. K. Acharya, and traced a copy of the 1876 volume in the basement of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Cambridge University from where it was rescued. First Thus. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 40 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. includes appendix of the Indian Months printed inside rear cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Architecture; Geomancy; Esoteric; Astrology; India; 19th century; Indigenous Cultures. Inventory No: 4306.

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McFadzean, Patrick

The Geomancers Guide to the Vastupurusa Mandala

Institute of Experimental Geomancy, Cambridge, 2001. First Edition, Softcover. As New. hand-bound in red card covers with red cloth spine; printed in red & black & illustrated by charts & mandalas. The Vastu Purusha Mandala is an indispensable part of vastu shastra and constitutes the mathematical and diagrammatic basis for generating design. It is the metaphysical plan of a building that incorporates the course of the heavenly bodies and supernatural forces. Purusha refers to energy, power, soul or cosmic man. Mandala is the generic name for any plan or chart which symbolically represents the cosmos. In Hindu cosmology the surface of the earth is represented as a square, the most fundamental of all Hindu forms. The earth is represented as four-cornered in reference to the horizon's relationship with sunrise and sunset, the North and South direction. It is called Chaturbhuji (four cornered) and represented in the form of the Prithvi Mandala. The astrological charts or horoscopes also represent in a square plan the positions of the sun, moon, planets and zodiac constellations with reference to a specific person's place and time of birth. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 84 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Includes glossary. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Architecture; Geomancy; Esoteric; Astrology; India; Indigenous Cultures. Inventory No: 4305.

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McFadzean, Patrick

Vastu Vidya: Studies in Indian Geomancy

Institute of Experimental Geomancy, Cambridge, 1999. First Edition, Hardcover. As New/No Dust Jacket. 9780953416301 Vastu Vidya is the Indian art of architectural geomancy, similar to Feng Shui in China which deals with such things as the correct location and layout of homes and settlements, electional astrology, orientation, harmonious proportion and symbolism. Vastu Vidya; Studies in Indian Geomancy is a collection of essays which gives an account of the electional astrology of building and occupying a home, some of the symbolism of Indian sacred architecture, the Vastu Purusha Mandala and Yogini Yantra, site selection considerations including augury, the fixing of the Naga, feng shui type rules on the orientation of doors and the placement of trees, the Ayadivarga formulae and the Vithi system of zoning. As well as the authors musings on these topics practical sections allow for experimentation with these ideas especially orientation, electional astrology and the Ayadivarga formulae which are used to link the site to astrological factors such as the lunar days, constellations, and planets. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 124 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. illustrated by sepia photo's. & b/w. diagrams. Includes appendices, bibliography & glossary. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Architecture; Geomancy; Astrology; Magic, Paranormal & Occult; India; Indigenous Cultures. ISBN: 0953416305. ISBN/EAN: 9780953416301. Inventory No: 4277.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Architecture/Geomancy/Magic/Paranormal/OccultSacred Architecture/Electional Astrology/Silpis Architecture; Geomancy; Astrology; Magic, Paranormal & Occult; India; Indigenous Cultures. Unbranded ISBN: 0953416305 EAN: 9780953416301 Patrick McFadze

Pevsner, Nikolaus

The Buildings of England: Hertfordshire

Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1953. First Edition, Softcover. Good Condition. A volume (BE7) in Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England' series, documenting the important buildings of all the counties of England; this copy covers Hertfordshire; b/w. frontispiece map of the County of Hertfordshire, plus numerous b/w. photo's.; several blank pages at rear for writing notes. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 313 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes illustrated glossary & indexes of plates, artists & places. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Genealogy & Local History; History; England; Travel & Places. Inventory No: 4112.

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Pevsner, Nikolaus

The Buildings of England: Middlesex

Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1951. First Edition, Softcover. Good Condition. A volume (BE3) in Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England' series, documenting the important buildings of all the counties of England; this copy covers Middlesex; b/w. frontispiece map of the County plus numerous b/w. photo's.; several blank pages at rear for writing notes. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 204 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Black titles spine. some browning to spine & small marks to rear cover. illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes illustrated glossary & indexes of plates, artists & places. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Genealogy & Local History; History; England; Travel & Places. Inventory No: 4113.

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Pevsner, Nikolaus

The Buildings of England: North Somerset and Bristol

Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1958. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. A volume (BE13) in Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England' series, documenting the important buildings of all the counties of England; this copy covers North Somerset and Bristol; b/w. frontispiece map of the County plus numerous b/w. photo's.; several blank pages at rear for writing notes. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 510 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is fully intact, no tears or chips, but carries signs of wear to top and bottom edges, corners etc. Black titles spine. illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's.. Includes illustrated glossary & indexes of plates, artists & places. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Genealogy & Local History; History; England; Travel & Places. Inventory No: 4115.

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Reed, G.H.

A Second Book of Architecture Military and Domestic

A & C Black, London, 1936. First Edition, Card Covers. Very Good/Good. black titles front on biege card covers with brown cloth spine; illustrated throughout by b/w. photo's. & drawings; "this volume supplements the first book which has been printed over and over again. In these pages the military and domestic architecture from Norman times to the present day is dealt with more fully. It contains 30 pages of illustrations accompanied by descriptive notes which explain the development of the various styles of architecture due to the requirements of the periods dealt with."; a few marks to D/J. & some foxing inside covers; internally clean; 32 pages. We also have for sale the other two volumes in this series. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Architecture; Military Architecture; Domestic Architecture; Buildings; Britain/UK; History. Inventory No: CFT00013.

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Reed, G.H.

The Third Book of Architecture. Ecclesiastical Architecture Based on the Development of the Parish Church.

A & C Black, London, 1937. First Edition, Card Covers. Very Good/N/A. black titles front on biege card covers; illustrated throughout by b/w. photo's. & drawings; "A First Book of Architecture gave a rapid survey of architecture, mainly ecclesiastical, from Grecian times to the present day. The Second Book dealt with military and domestic architecture from Norman times to the present day, and this, the Third Book, is a brief survey of ecclesiastical architecture based on the development of the Parish Church."; some browning to covers; internally clean; 32 pages. We also have for sale the other two volumes in this series. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Architecture; Ecclesiastical Architecture; Parish Churches; Ecclesiology; Britain/UK; History. Inventory No: CFT00014.

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Holkham: CD-ROM The Grand Tour (Seat of the Earls of Leicester)

CD Rom European Multi-Media Ltd. Cambridge, 1997. First Edition, N/A.. Near Fine/N/A. 9781901673005 The first dedicated CD-ROM on one of England's finest stately homes. Content: FILM: Tour of al! the State Rooms and eleven other fllm clips (more than 25 minutes of films). Playback including Full-Screen and Small-Screen options for more flexibility. Audio: options of Commentary or Music. Photographs: Over 300 with related text covering the collections, architecture and history of the Cokes of Norfolk. Other: 201 Fables of Aesop with morals and reflections by Sir Roger L'Estrange. Transcription of Andrea Palladio's First Book of Architecture (with diagrams) as revised by Colen Campbell, 1728. Cartoons - strictly knot for the Birds. Microsoft® Internet Explorer and a compatible version for this program. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: (COMPUTER): A Multimedia PC or compatible with a 486 DX or higher microprocessor. (HARD DISC): 10 MB free on Hard Disc. (OPERATING SYSTEM): Any of the following: Microsoft® Windows 3.1 or Windows®95. (MEMORY): 8 MB of RAM. (DISPLAY): SuperVGA (64,000 colours) or above recornmended.(DRIVES): CD-ROM drlve {Double-speed or above recommended). (PERIPHERAL): A mouse or compatible printing device. Sound card with speakers or headphones recommended. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: WARNING: To run this program, your graphic board must be set to display at least 64,000 colours. 1. Start Microsoft® Windows 3.1 or Windows® 95 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive ~, From Program Manager File Menu choose "RUN" or if) Windows® 95 select the "START" menu and select "RUN" 4. Enter D:Setup.exe (Replace 0: with the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press ENTER. Recommended Retail Price for this item was originally £39-99p. This copy is sold together with a 'demo' disc. While we have tested this CD-Rom on our own computer with no apparent ill-effects the seller accepts no responsibility for damage to software systems or hardware that it may (but probably will not) cause. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Item Type: CD Rom. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Norfolk; StatelyHomes; England; History. ISBN: 1901673006. ISBN/EAN: 9781901673005. Inventory No: TOP00105.

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Whitelaw, Geoffrey W.

Getting to Know About Windmills [Colourmaster Series]

Photo Precision Ltd. St. Ives, Huntingdon, No date. Presumed First Edition, Pictorial Laminated Card Cover, Illustrated by: Photo's. Near Fine/N/A. undated but circa 1970's.; illustrated by colour photo's.; "it is recorded that some 10,000 windmills were at work during the period when Cobbett was making his Rural Rides (1830) and the average person accepted the windmill as part of his daily life, and, indeed, did so right up to the end of the last century. A study of old guidebooks, handbooks and the like published during the thirty years before 1914 shows that they rarely, if ever, mentioned the windmill as a subject worthy of interest, let alone careful study, because it was still commonplace and so it did not occur to the old writers to make any comment."; 32 pages. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Illustrator: Photo's. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Britain/UK; Engineering, Industrial, Trade. Inventory No: TOP00184.

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Keywords: BZDB227 Topography/Great Britain/Windmills Architecture; Topography Great Britain; Britain/UK; Engineering, Industrial, Trade. Photo's Unbranded Whitelaw, Geoffrey W. Getting to Know About Windmills [Colourmaster Series] Topography Great Britain Engin