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Pirro Ligorio: Artist and Antiquarian
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Pirro Ligorio: Artist and Antiquarian

by Gaston, Robert W. [editor]

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First Edition
Published
1988
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Hardcover
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Florence, Italy: Silvana Editoriale, 1988. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, red cloth lettered in gold, no dust-jacket as issued. 304 pages. List of Frequently Cited Sources; Selective Index, etc. Preface by Craig H. Smyth. Foreword and Introduction by Robert Gaston. Illustrated with architectural drawings, sketches, engravings and… Read more about this item
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture [Vol. I only]
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture [Vol. I only]

by Bloom, Jonathan M.; Blair, Sheila S. [editors]

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Published
2009
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780195309911
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Oxford University Press, 2009. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover bound in pictorial purple paper covered boards. Volume I of a three volume set [Abarquh - Dawlat Qatar]. 520 pages. Thematic Index. Printed in a double column format with entries presented alphabetically. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams… Read more about this item
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John Soane: Architect: Master of Space and Light
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John Soane: Architect: Master of Space and Light

by Richardson, Margaret and Stevens, Maryanne [editors]

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Used - Near Fine
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Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1999
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781910350140
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London: Royal Academy of Arts, 1999. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in red cloth lettered in gold on spine, in publisher's dust-jacket. 299 pages. Chronology, Chronological List of Soane's Building Projects, Bibliography, Glossary, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with color and black… Read more about this item
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Charles Percier: Architecture and Design in an Age of Revolutions
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Charles Percier: Architecture and Design in an Age of Revolutions

by Garric, Jean-Philippe [editor]

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Edition
First Edition
Published
2017
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780300221589
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New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2017. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large format hardcover, quarto size volume bound in printed paper covered boards, no dust-jacket as issued. 304 pages. Bibliography, Index, etc. Profusely illustrated throughout with duo-tone and color images. Published simultaneously in two editions [French… Read more about this item
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Ruins of Ancient Rome: The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the Prix De Rome 1786-1924
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Ruins of Ancient Rome: The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the Prix De Rome 1786-1924

by David, Massimiliano [editor]

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Used - Very Good
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Near Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
2002
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780892366804
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Los Angeles: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in black cloth lettered in gold, in publisher's black slipcase. 224 pages. Introduction by Coarelli, Filippo. Essays by Roberto Cassanelli, Massimiliano David, and Annie Jacques. Appendixes, Bibliography, Index of Architects and Envios, etc. Illustrated throughout… Read more about this item
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French Chateau Style: Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes
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French Chateau Style: Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes

by Scotto, Catherine

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As New
Edition
First Edition
Published
2022
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9783791388021
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New York: Prestel, 2022. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in gray boards lettered in white, in publishers pictorial dust-jacket. 240 pages. Profusely illustrated with lavish full color photographs by Marie Pierre Morel. First American edition. A wonderfully illustrated tour of thirteen… Read more about this item
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The Rose Window
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The Rose Window

by Cowen, Painton

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New
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New
Published
2005
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780500511749
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Thames & Hudson, 2005. Book. New. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format hardcover in publisher's pictorial dust-jacket. New. 276 pages. Illustrated with black and white, and some color, photographs; maps. Contents include: The rose window and the Gothic experience; From darkness to light: the origins of the rose window; The age of the… Read more about this item
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Villas of Lucca
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Villas of Lucca

by Bedini, Gilberto

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
Second Printing
Published
2006
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781920744724
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Victoria, Australia: Images Publishing , 2006. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Second Printing. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large format hardcover, quarto size volume bound in burgundy cloth with lettering blind-stamped on spine, in publisher's pictorial dust-jacket. 304 pages. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated throughout with lush color photographs by Massimo Listri. Includes essays by Cristina Acidini,… Read more about this item
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The Houses of McKim, Mead & White (Universe Architecture Series)
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The Houses of McKim, Mead & White (Universe Architecture Series)

by White, Samuel G.

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Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
2004
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780789310538
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New York: Universe, 2004. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Trade paperback bound in stiff pictorial card covers with French Flaps. 240 pages. Selected Bibliography, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with magnificent color photographs by Jonathan Wallen. First edition, first printing with full number line. This volume presents… Read more about this item
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Victorian Glory in San Francisco and the Bay Area
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Victorian Glory in San Francisco and the Bay Area

by Duchscherer, Paul

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As New
Edition
First Edition
Published
2013
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780764344350
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Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing LTD, 2013. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large format hardcover, quarto size volume bound in pictorial laminated boards, in publisher's dust-jacket repeating the same cover art-work. 208 pages. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of color photographs byDouglas Keister. First edition, no additional printings… Read more about this item
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Irving J. Gill: Architect, 1870 - 1936
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Irving J. Gill: Architect, 1870 - 1936

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Edition
First Edition
Published
2006
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781586854461
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Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in dark gray cloth lettered in gold, in publisher's non price-clipped pictorial dust-jacket. 239 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout with color, and some black and white, photographs by Marvin Rand. … Read more about this item
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The Architecture of Ralph Adams Cram and His Office
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The Architecture of Ralph Adams Cram and His Office

by Anthony, Ethan

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Used - Fine
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Edition
First Edition
Published
2007
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780393731040
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New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2007. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large format hardcover, quarto size volume bound in beige cloth and lettered on spine in bronze, in publisher's non price-clipped dust-jacket. 256 pages. Bibliography and Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and architectural plans.… Read more about this item
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The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals: Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity's Holy Building
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The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals: Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity's Holy Building

by Stemp, Richard

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Used - Fine
Edition
First Edition Thus
Published
2016
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9781780289618
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London: dbp / Watkins Media LTD, 2016. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Large trade paperback. 224 pages. Glossary, Chronology, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with color photographs. First edition, first printing thus with full number line [originally published in 2010 by Duncan Baird Publishers Ltd]. "Covers the whole… Read more about this item
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Chateaux of the Loire Valley
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Chateaux of the Loire Valley

by Perouse De Montclos, Jean-Marie

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Used - Near Fine
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Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
2011
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9783833162343
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Potsdam, Germany: H.F.Ullmann Publishing Gmbh, 2011. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, quarto size volume bound in pictorial laminated boards, in publisher's original dust-jacket repeating artwork on covers. 359 pages. Glossary, Bibliography. Translated by Paul Ashton. Illustrated with double-page color map and hundreds of color photographs… Read more about this item
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Borromeo Palace on Lake Maggiore: Masterpiece of Italian Baroque
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Borromeo Palace on Lake Maggiore: Masterpiece of Italian Baroque

by Carminati, Marco; Zuffi, Stefano

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Used - Fine
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Near Fine
Published
2018
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9788891817983
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Milan, Italy: Mondadori Electa, 2018. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format hardcover, folio size volume bound in red boards and publisher's pictorial dust-jacket. 173 pages. Selected Bibliography. Illustrated throughout with magnificent color photographs by Massimo Listri. Stated First edition, printed in Italy and distributed in English world-wide by Rizzoli International… Read more about this item
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Cathédrales Gothiques en France
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Cathédrales Gothiques en France

by Meyer, Peter; Bony, Jean

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Used - Near Very Good
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Fair
Published
1954
Binding
Hardcover
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Paris: Les Editions Braun & Cie, 1954. Book. Near Very Good. Hardcover. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Large hardcover, folio size volume bound in beige fabric texture cloth and publisher's edge-worn dust-jacket. Text entirely in French, published in France. XXIV, 16, 196 pages. Introduction by Jean Bony. Descriptions of photographs by Peter Meyer. … Read more about this item
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La Cathedrale de Chartres  Vues Exterieures
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La Cathedrale de Chartres Vues Exterieures

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Used - Poor
Published
1949
Binding
Paperback
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Paris: Editions Tel, 1949. Book. Poor. Soft cover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large folio size softcover, disbound, with front and rear cover detached but present. Tri-lingual edition in English, French and Spanish. Comments on the cathedral by J.-K. Huymans and Auguste Rodin provide prefatory text, along with contents page explaining each of the 35 photographic… Read more about this item
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Life on the Russian Country Estate: A Social and Cultural History
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Life on the Russian Country Estate: A Social and Cultural History

by Roosevelt, Priscilla

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Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1995
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780300055955
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New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large format hardcover, dark bluish cloth lettered in gold on spine, in publisher's pictorial dust-jacket. 361 pages. Bibliographical References, Bibliography, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with monochrome and color photographs. First edition, first printing with full number line.… Read more about this item
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A Pictorial History Of Architecture In America [2 vols.]
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A Pictorial History Of Architecture In America [2 vols.]

by Smith, G. E. Kidder

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Used - Fine
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Not Issued
Edition
First Edition
Published
1976
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780393044539
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American Heritage Publishing Company, 1976. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Two folio sized hardcovers housed in original publishers slipcase. Books bound in black boards, lettered and decorated in gold. Chapter introductions by Marshall B. Davidson. 820 pages with Index appended at rear of volume II. Profusely illustrated with hundreds… Read more about this item
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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

by Miller, Malcolm

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Used - Near Fine
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1985
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780853723424
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Pitkin, 1985. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format paperback, small folio bound in heavy pictorial wraps. 96 pages. Text by Malcolm Miller. Illustrated with vibrant color photographs by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington. Reprint (1989), originally published 1985. A title in the Pitkin Pictorial Guides… Read more about this item
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