Architecture from Crabtree's Collection Old Books

New Jersey: Rutgers State University. VG in VG DJ. (1990). The 20th century has seen a grand procession of promises for the city.Cities of glittering white towers planted in green park . as the great modern artchitect Le Corbusier dictated. Cities with no downt own spread across the countryside or we would have cities wih no downtown with each… Saber más sobre este artículo

BOSTON: New York Graphic Society. VG iN VG DJ. (1976). 1st US ed ss. The attraction of mills is elemental. They harness the natural forces of wind and water to turn raw maerials into usable form. . Produced and Designed by William Fox, Photography by Bill Brooks. .

Camden, Maine: Downeast Magazine. VG in G DJ (some wear to surface). (1976). First edition. Published under the auspices of the Colby Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine. Few chips to DJ edges, X on top of page. . Published in observance of the national Bicentennial, more complete and up-to-the-minute than any other architectural history of the state. It includes a… Saber más sobre este artículo

Chicago: Univ. of Chicago Press. G PB. (1973). 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.… Saber más sobre este artículo

Gretna: Pelican Pub Co. VG in G DJ. 2004. 2nd ptg. Jewel of America's great avenues, St. Charles is a five mile journey through a century of architectural styles. Queen Anne . houses, stately Italianate mansions, and Richardsonian castles rise among oaks and palms and through it all the world's oldest working streetcar line runs like a silver ribbon connecting… Saber más sobre este artículo

NY: St. Martins. VG in G DJ. (1991). 1st ed 1st ptg. Distinguished art historian Scully takes us on a trip with vivid descriptions for our understanding of civilization. . DJ price clipped, tears to bottom DJ edge, some soil to DJ. Nice binding with copper drawn illustration on front cover. .

NY: Architectural Book Pub Co. Fair in Fair DJ. (1937. There seem tohave been a great number of visits to the shores of this part of New England by adventurers in search of the . North West Passage, of good fishing grounds, or of the leaves of the sassafras, for which there was a great demand in the 17th century.… Saber más sobre este artículo

Mill Run, PA: Western Pennsylvania Cons.. VG PB. (1988). "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… Saber más sobre este artículo

Seattle, WA: Lindal Homes. VG. nd. Absolutely beautiful cedar homes with floor plans and multiple photos. Not your grandpa's log cabin! . Certificate for free Cedar Grilling Plank included. Corner wear. .

NY: Archetype/Simon Schuster. VG in VG DJ. (1998). 4th ptg. The rustic look and why cabin fever is raging, from woodsy mountain retreats to suburban living rooms. .

N. Adams, MA: Storey Books. VG lg sz PB. (2001). Tredway encourages clients to consider their personal wishes when building a retreat, the fun is in the fantasy, but also . practical considerations are involved in building your own cottage. Small corner crease. .

San Francisco: Archetype Press. 4 VG hardback book in VG DJs. (1995). Like a composer of music, Wright directed every element that went into his buildings inside as well as outside. . Furnishings book has small tear at top of DJ spine. .

Chicago: Univ of Chicago Press. VG PB. (2002). 3rd ed. Includes information on Wright building discovered since first edition, full color photos, full addresses, GPS coordinates. .

NY: PRC (Sterling Publications). VG in VG DJ. (2002). 1st ed. From 1917 to 1924 Wright spent much of his time in California and created buildings that remain classics of American . architecture. He used an innovative bu8lding process he called his "textile block system" constructed with precast concrete blocks which were then bound together at the site with… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Batsford. VG in VG DJ. (2001). 1st ptg. Wright's architectural vision led to astonishing changes in the construction and layout of domestic, public, and religious . buildings during his long career. In particular, the architect's questioning of the very character of traditional architecture led to innovative solutions to the problems of interior space. He eliminated th fox-like… Saber más sobre este artículo

NY: Crowell. VG. (1880). From 6th ed. Charming small-sized book with olive green spine and green leaves on covers. .

NY: Norton. G in G DJ ex-library. (1976). Pioneer churches offer a unique perspective on the history of North America's expansion. Review of book newspaper clipping . in envelope glued to front endpaper of book. Library markings. .

Santa Cruz, CA: Paper Vision Press. VG PB. 1979. Revised ed. Standard study of the city's diverse architectural heritage. A guide for both walking and driving tours with entries keyed to . detailed maps. .

Stratford-upon-Avon: Philip Bennett. G PB. 1974. Misericordia meaning acts of mercy seats were made so that the choir which had to stand during most of the service could sit . when they were tilted. Edge wear. .

NY: Clarkson Potter. VG. (2006). Over a dozen home improvement miracles to bring you a stupendous living space. .