(Wittkower). Fraser, Douglas et al. (Editors). ESSAY IN THE HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE, PRESENTED TO RUDOLF WITTKOWER. Phaidon Press 1967.
1st Ed. 4to. viii + 381pp. 26 plates. Ex-libris Roy Strong, d/w. browned, minor closed tear & perforation to upper joint.
£15.00 [ref: 171884]

Blanc, Alan; McEvoy, Michael and Plank, Roger. (Editors). ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION IN STEEL. E. & FN Spon 1993.
1st Ed. 4to. [xx] + 619pp. Profusely illus. throughout from photos., drawings, plans etc. Very good in d/w. with sm. closed tear to top edge repaired to verso.
£125.00 [ref: 194508]

Chabat, Pierre. DICTIONNAIRE DES TERMES EMPLOYÉS DANS LA CONSTRUCTION Et Concernant: La Connaissance et l’Emploi des Matériaux, l’Outillage qui sert a leur mise en oeuvre, l’Utilisation de ces matériaux dans la Construction des divers genres d’Èdifices Anciens et Modernes, la Législation des Batiments ... A. Morel et Cie Editeurs, Paris 1881.
2nd Ed. 4 vols. Royal 8vo. Numerous figures throughout. French text. Margins lightly browned, marbled e.ps., morocco backed marbled boards sl. rubbed to edges, raised bands and gilt title to spines.
£150.00 [ref: 193992]

Larkin, David. MILL. The History and Future of Naturally Powered Buildings. Universe Publishing, New York 2000.
1st US Ed. 4to. 255pp. Profusely illus. mainly with coloured photos. Very good in d/w.
Includes Water Power, Windmills, Sawmills, Millstones, Gristmill ...
£20.00 [ref: 201467]

Murray, Peter and Stevens, Mary Anne. (Editor). LIVING BRIDGES. The inhabited bridge, past, present and future. With contributions by David Cadman, Jean Dethier, Ruth Eaton, Stuart Lipton and Peter Murray. Prestel, Munich/New York 1996.
4to. 157pp. 271 ills. including 129 in colour. Very good in d/w.
£75.00 [ref: 193784]

Royal Institute of British Architects. PAPERS Read at the ... Session 1859-60 - 1881-82. [only]. ... Rooms of the Institute ... 1860.
23 vols. bound in 12. 4to. 9 chromolitho. plates including 4 by Day, 3 sepia litho. including 1 folding, 218 litho. plates including 21 folding, 6 folding tables, 4 litho. tables, 58 plain plates including 8 folding. [Session 1864-65 without t.p. and contents list], 1 vol. with upper board partially detached, contemporary half calf with marbled boards, dec. gilt lettered sl. chipped labels, some rubbing to sl. chipped spines.
The Royal Institute of British Architects is one of the most influential architectural institutions in the world, and has been promoting architecture and architects since being awarded its Royal Charter in 1837.
£750.00 [ref: 169367]

Scholfield, P.H. THE THEORY OF PROPORTION IN ARCHITECTURE. C.U.P. 1958.
1st Ed. Sm. 4to. [xii] + 156pp. Vignette t.p. and 16 ills. Good in sl. chipped d/w.
£45.00 [ref: 202540]

Stock, Cecil Haden. A TREATISE ON SHORING AND UNDERPINNING, and Generally Dealing with Ruinous and and Dangerous Structures. B.T. Batsford 1893.
2nd Ed. Thin 8vo. 54pp. 10 litho. plates. Very light browning, prize bookplate, original gilt lettered cloth, spine sl. faded.
£15.00 [ref: 177370]

Trachtenberg, Marvin and Hyman, Isabelle. ARCHITECTURE From Prehistory to Post-Modernism/Western Tradition. Academy Editions 1986.
1st UK Ed. 4to. 606pp. More than 1000 ills. including 74 cold. plates. Very good in d/w.
£30.00 [ref: 192935]

[Anon]. THE TIMBER IMPORTERS’, BUILDERS’, AND SLATERS’ GUIDE. Bemrose & Sons 1878.
Sm. slim 4to. [iv] + 64pp. Original cloth with gilt title to upper board, some minor soiling.
£25.00 [ref: 180066]