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  • A collection of four deeds and legal documents connected with the Paddington Estate, London. by PADDINGTON ESTATE
    PADDINGTON ESTATE
    A collection of four deeds and legal documents connected with the Paddington Estate, London.

    1903. Four documents concerned with the Paddington Estate in West London. The monks of Westminster had land in Paddington from the 11th Century. After the Reformation, these rested with the Bishop of London. From the late 19th Century, these were gradually sold of through holding companies, the last being sold in the 1980's. These documents comprise: July 1903 - A counterpart licence for 14 Cleveland Square with permissions to renovations and changes to the property. 4 pages. April 1913 - A counterpart licence to add a garage for private motor cars to 7 Chilworth Mews. 3 pages and a large drawn handcoloured architectural plan of the front of the building and ground floor (on glassine). July 1926 - A licence…

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    1903. Four documents concerned with the Paddington Estate in West London. The monks of Westminster had land in Paddington from the 11th Century. After the Reformation, these rested with the Bishop of London. From the late 19th Century, these were gradually sold of through holding companies, the last being sold in the 1980's. These documents comprise: July 1903 - A counterpart licence for 14 Cleveland Square with permissions to renovations and changes to the property. 4 pages. April 1913 - A counterpart licence to add a garage for private motor cars to 7 Chilworth Mews. 3 pages and a large drawn handcoloured architectural plan of the front of the building and ground floor (on glassine). July 1926 - A licence and deed of covenant to turn 40 Cleveland Square into 3 maisonettes. 12 pages. plus a large folding architectural plan of the proposed changes, with seals and tagged seal. February 1929 - A lease from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners to A. H. Heath for a lease on 110 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington. 6 pages and glassine coloured plan of property. A nice bundle of London related legal documents.

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  • A beautiful collection of Architectural water colours
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture by LEDONNÉ, Louis
    LEDONNÉ, Louis
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture

    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of seven ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have…

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    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of seven ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have a little marking / foxing to one edge. A touch of creasing to a couple of corners. All are of an excellent standard, and suitable for framing. The Cooper Union was founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, in New York in 1858 (according to certificate, 1859 according to their website) and still exists today. The certificate, with an attractive engraved vignette of the Great Hall of the college. It is signed by both the director and the president of the college in ink, and has a blind stamped embossed seal. It shows that Ledonné was enrolled in the Free Night School, and presumably in an Architecture School (although this topic was called designing). We can find little about Ledonné. A Frenchman, he was in America between 1899 and 1903, and later returned to France and worked as a draughtsman or architect under the architect Eugené Dr Chifflot (Brother of Jules Léon Chifflot).

    . Une belle collection de 7 dessins à l'encre et à l'aquarelle de Ledonné, qui faisaient partie de son dossier pour le certificat "Designing" de la Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. L'ensemble est accompagné d'un certificat imprimé et gaufré de l'université. Les feuilles comprennent : "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899 ; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900 ; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900 ; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900 ; et une "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Chaque feuille mesure environ 49 x 37 cm. Elles sont toutes en bon état, propres, mais certaines ont un petit marquage / rousseur sur un bord. Elles sont toutes d'un excellent niveau et peuvent être encadrées. La Cooper Union a été fondée par l'inventeur, l'industriel et le philanthrope Peter Cooper à New York en 1858 (d'après le certificat, 1859 d'après leur site web) et existe toujours aujourd'hui. Le certificat comporte une jolie vignette gravée représentant le grand hall de l'établissement. Il est signé à l'encre par le directeur et le président du collège, et porte un sceau estampé à l'aveugle. Il montre que Ledonné était inscrit à la Free Night School, et vraisemblablement à une école d'architecture (bien que ce sujet ait été appelé designing). Nous n'avons que peu d'informations sur Ledonné. Français, il a séjourné aux États-Unis entre 1899 et 1903, puis est rentré en France et a travaillé comme dessinateur ou architecte sous la direction de l'architecte Eugené Dr Chifflot (frère de Jules Léon Chifflot).

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  • A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. by MORRIS, The Reverend F. O.
    MORRIS, The Reverend F. O.
    A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. With descriptive and historical letterpress. Complete in six volumes.

    London: William Mackenzie, 1880. A complete original set of the six volumes of this work. First Edition Thus. Hardback, bound in publisher's russet coloured percaline, with black and gilt titles and embossed design to boards and spine. Letterpress and engraved title page. Each volume is beautifully illustrated with 40 colour chromolithograph plates, complete with tissue guards. (Including the smaller title vignette). The boards are a little rubbed. All edges gilt. There is some light foxing and definite offsetting, but overall good. A fractional lean to some volumes. Published originally in parts between 1864 and 1880 by Longman, under title: The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland; then by D. Banks in Leeds, but…

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    London: William Mackenzie, 1880. A complete original set of the six volumes of this work. First Edition Thus. Hardback, bound in publisher's russet coloured percaline, with black and gilt titles and embossed design to boards and spine. Letterpress and engraved title page. Each volume is beautifully illustrated with 40 colour chromolithograph plates, complete with tissue guards. (Including the smaller title vignette). The boards are a little rubbed. All edges gilt. There is some light foxing and definite offsetting, but overall good. A fractional lean to some volumes. Published originally in parts between 1864 and 1880 by Longman, under title: The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland; then by D. Banks in Leeds, but ultimately was sold as a subscription work in six volumes in 1880 by William Mackenzie. 92, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]., 82, [40 plates]., 82, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]., 80, [40 plates]. COMPLETE. 280 x 225 mm (11 x 8¾ inches). There was a later volume which included facsimile autographs of the subscribers. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1593882.

    . Ensemble complet et original des six volumes de cet ouvrage. Première édition. Reliure cartonnée, reliée en percaline couleur rouille de l'éditeur, avec titres noirs et dorés et motifs en relief sur les plats et le dos. Page de titre imprimée et gravée. Chaque volume est magnifiquement illustré de 40 planches chromolithographiques en couleurs, avec des intercalaires en papier de soie. (Y compris la petite vignette du titre). Les plats sont légèrement frottés. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Quelques légères rousseurs et des traces d'encrassement, mais dans l'ensemble en bon état. Certains volumes sont légèrement inclinés. Publié à l'origine en plusieurs parties entre 1864 et 1880 par Longman, sous le titre : The county seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland ; puis par D. Banks à Leeds, mais finalement vendu sous forme d'ouvrage en six volumes en 1880 par William Mackenzie. 92, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]., 82, [40 planches]., 82, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]., 80, [40 planches]. COMPLET. 280 x 225 mm (11 x 8¾ pouces). Un volume ultérieur comprenait des fac-similés des autographes des abonnés. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 1593882.

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    Book ID: 5452
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  • Attractive copy of these Pugin engravings
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: by LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: Sketched from nature and drawn on stone by Joseph Nash, pupil to Augustus Pugin. With letter-press descriptions by W.H. Leeds.

    London: A. Pugin at his office, 1830. First Edition. Original buckram boards with leather spine and gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the boards and the spine edges, but still an attractive copy. Slight fading to the edges of the boards.
    Engraved title, title and a further 21 plates (so 22 plates including title), plus 20 pages of Leed's text. Some foxing /darkening to the plates. [iv], 20, [22] pp. 350 x 265 mm (13¾ x 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 2826
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  • A water colour of Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine by LEMASSON, Albert.
    LEMASSON, Albert.
    A water colour of Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Ein Aquarell von Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    Paris: S.P, 1933. A attractive water colour of the woods and short of Lége Cap Ferret by Lemasson. The work has been painted onto glassine, which has then been laid onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). The painting is nicely coloured and showed a stylised view of the woods, with a figure in the middle ground looking out to sea. This is probably a preliminary sketch for a larger work, as the edges are not neatly finished, and a finished work would be unlikely to have a…

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    Paris: S.P, 1933. A attractive water colour of the woods and short of Lége Cap Ferret by Lemasson. The work has been painted onto glassine, which has then been laid onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). The painting is nicely coloured and showed a stylised view of the woods, with a figure in the middle ground looking out to sea. This is probably a preliminary sketch for a larger work, as the edges are not neatly finished, and a finished work would be unlikely to have a proof for a book as backing card. The title is written into a dune, and Lemasson liked it so much he signed it twice! Some edgewear and chipping / creasing with closed tears and fractional loss to the edges. An attractive piece. 38cm x 57cm.

    Albert Lemasson was a French painter (1892-1982. He was classically trained and entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris in 1919. Lemasson specialized for about 25 years mainly in church decoration through frescoes, often working with his brother Paul Lemasson. Besides frescoes, he painted a variety of works including portraits, landscapes, and scenes from his travels in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece using oil, watercolor, ink, and other mediums. He exhibited his works in several galleries in Paris, Nantes, and Bordeaux over many decades.

    . Une jolie aquarelle des bois et du court de Lége Cap Ferret par Lemasson. L'œuvre a été peinte sur du papier cristal, qui a ensuite été posé sur une feuille d'épreuve du livre "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache". Lemasson a fourni trente lithographies en couleurs pour cet ouvrage de Gabriel Hanotaux, célébrant les églises fortifiées de la région de la Thiérache (le long de la frontière franco-belge). Le tableau est joliment coloré et présente une vue stylisée des bois, avec un personnage au centre regardant vers la mer. Il s'agit probablement d'une esquisse préliminaire pour une œuvre plus importante, car les bords ne sont pas soigneusement finis, et il est peu probable qu'une œuvre finie ait une épreuve pour un livre comme carte de soutien. Le titre est inscrit dans une dune et Lemasson l'a tellement aimé qu'il l'a signé deux fois ! Quelques traces d'usure sur les bords, d'effritement et de froissement, avec des déchirures fermées et une perte fractionnée sur les bords. Une pièce attrayante. 38cm x 57cm.

    Albert Lemasson était un peintre français (1892-1982). Il a reçu une formation classique et est entré à l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris en 1919. Pendant environ 25 ans, Lemasson se spécialise principalement dans la décoration d'églises à l'aide de fresques, travaillant souvent avec son frère Paul Lemasson. Outre les fresques, il a peint des portraits, des paysages et des scènes de ses voyages en France, en Italie, en Espagne et en Grèce à l'huile, à l'aquarelle, à l'encre et dans d'autres médiums. Il a exposé ses œuvres dans plusieurs galeries à Paris, Nantes et Bordeaux pendant plusieurs décennies.

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    Book ID: 5296
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  • large original albumen print of the Palace of Versailles
    Albumen photograph of Palais de Versailles, la Salle des Glaces by De Neurdein Fréres
    De Neurdein Fréres
    Albumen photograph of Palais de Versailles, la Salle des Glaces

    Paris: de Neurdein Fréres, C 1875. First edition. A very nice original albumen image of the hall of mirrors in the Palace of Versaille. A large print: 27.5cm x 42cm. Overall in excellent condition, bar a couple of light creases, and a 3cm closed tear to the bottom edge. There are quite a few photographs of the hall, but this one is identifiable by the double bench arrangement to the left of the print. We can find this in no other photograph. The photograph was also produced as a postcard. Blank, and clean to the verso. As with all albumen images, this is on very thin photographic paper.

    . Première édition. Très belle image originale sur papier albuminé…

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    Paris: de Neurdein Fréres, C 1875. First edition. A very nice original albumen image of the hall of mirrors in the Palace of Versaille. A large print: 27.5cm x 42cm. Overall in excellent condition, bar a couple of light creases, and a 3cm closed tear to the bottom edge. There are quite a few photographs of the hall, but this one is identifiable by the double bench arrangement to the left of the print. We can find this in no other photograph. The photograph was also produced as a postcard. Blank, and clean to the verso. As with all albumen images, this is on very thin photographic paper.

    . Première édition. Très belle image originale sur papier albuminé de la galerie des glaces du château de Versailles. Un grand tirage : 27.5cm x 42cm. Dans l'ensemble en excellent état, avec quelques plis légers et une déchirure de 3 cm sur le bord inférieur. Il existe de nombreuses photographies de la salle, mais celle-ci est identifiable par la double disposition des bancs à gauche de l'épreuve. Nous ne retrouvons cela sur aucune autre photographie. Cette photographie a également été produite sous forme de carte postale. Elle est vierge et propre au verso. Comme toutes les images à l'albumine, celle-ci est réalisée sur un papier photographique très fin.

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  • Architecture rurale, théorique et pratique: by SAINT-FÉLIX. Armand-Joseph-Marie de, marquis de Mauremont.
    SAINT-FÉLIX. Armand-Joseph-Marie de, marquis de Mauremont.
    Architecture rurale, théorique et pratique: a l'usage des propriétaires et des ouvriers de la campagne.

    Toulouse: Jean-Matthieu Douladoure, 1820. First edition. Complete, with 11 folding engraved plates. Contemporary leather spine with gilt titles. Hardback boards. These are significantly rubbed - particularly the front board, which has an area of surface loss. Binding is holding very well though. First blank end paper has silverfish damage. The rest of the book is in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the pages and a touch of marking to the top edge (not affecting text). The folding plates are pretty good condition, with a touch of darkening / bumping to the edges. A few small closed tears to the edges of some plates only. Overall a decent copy of a scarce first edition. French architectural writings…

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    Toulouse: Jean-Matthieu Douladoure, 1820. First edition. Complete, with 11 folding engraved plates. Contemporary leather spine with gilt titles. Hardback boards. These are significantly rubbed - particularly the front board, which has an area of surface loss. Binding is holding very well though. First blank end paper has silverfish damage. The rest of the book is in good, clean condition, with a little darkening to the pages and a touch of marking to the top edge (not affecting text). The folding plates are pretty good condition, with a touch of darkening / bumping to the edges. A few small closed tears to the edges of some plates only. Overall a decent copy of a scarce first edition. French architectural writings 16th to 19th century. Armand Joseph Marie de Saint-Félix (1794-1866), Marquis de Mauremont and Count of Cajarc. He was a Legitimist politician, was one of the 40 maintainers of the Jeux Floraux (The Floral Games were instituted in 1323 in Toulouse by seven troubadours to maintain courtly lyricism. It is the world's oldest Poetry / Literary society). xxxii, 360 pages. 11 folded leaves of plates. Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC: 21787714. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches).

    . Première édition. Complet, avec 11 planches gravées dépliantes. Dos en cuir contemporain avec titres dorés. Planches cartonnées. Celles-ci sont considérablement frottées - en particulier la première planche, qui présente une zone de perte de surface. La reliure tient cependant très bien. Le premier feuillet blanc de la fin de l'ouvrage est endommagé par un poisson d'argent. Le reste de l'ouvrage est en bon état, propre, avec un léger assombrissement des pages et une légère marque sur le bord supérieur (n'affectant pas le texte). Les planches dépliantes sont en assez bon état, avec un peu de noircissement et de bosses sur les bords. Quelques petites déchirures fermées sur les bords de certaines planches seulement. Dans l'ensemble, un bon exemplaire d'une première édition rare. Ecrits architecturaux français du 16ème au 19ème siècle. Armand Joseph Marie de Saint-Félix (1794-1866), marquis de Mauremont et comte de Cajarc. Homme politique légitimiste, il fut l'un des 40 mainteneurs des Jeux Floraux institués en 1323 à Toulouse par sept troubadours pour maintenir le lyrisme de cour. C'est la plus ancienne société poétique et littéraire du monde). xxxii, 360 pages. 11 planches dépliantes. Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC : 21787714. 200 by 125mm.

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  • De twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden by TIRION, Isaak
    TIRION, Isaak
    De twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschie

    1765. An attractive view of the synagogues in Amsterdam, by Isaak Tirion after Jan de Beijer. Published by Isaak Tirion as part of Jan de Wanenaar's "Amsterdam in its rise, growth, histories,..," ("Amsterdam in zyne opkomst, aanwas, geschiedenissen,.etc.,"). engraved area is 21cm x 38cm. Page is 43cm x 51cm. First edition. Also elsewhere attributed to the publisher Fouquet as part of his Atlas Van Fouquet. However, the dimensions of the plate and page make the Tirion edition correct.

    Book ID: 4306
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  • Entreprise Générale Escaliers en bois et Menuiserie d'art. by VOLLAND, A.
    VOLLAND, A.
    Entreprise Générale Escaliers en bois et Menuiserie d'art. Spécialité de Boiserie d'intérieur d'appartment, Lambris, Plafonds, Cheminées, etc.

    Paris: P.L. Morin, 1890. First edition. A nice copy of this catalogue full of engraved examples of the staircases of Volland. Original hardback, with red cloth spines and marbled boards. Fractional rubbing, but holding well. Gilt titles to the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a fractional darkening to the pages only. Title page with Volland's statement to the verso. Company stamps to the title and blank pages. There is also a separate full page advert for Volland, which is a copy of the title page. 43 full page black and white plates, including a double plate. Complete. Overall a very nice copy. 41cm x 32cm.

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce catalogue plein d'exemples…

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    Paris: P.L. Morin, 1890. First edition. A nice copy of this catalogue full of engraved examples of the staircases of Volland. Original hardback, with red cloth spines and marbled boards. Fractional rubbing, but holding well. Gilt titles to the spine. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a fractional darkening to the pages only. Title page with Volland's statement to the verso. Company stamps to the title and blank pages. There is also a separate full page advert for Volland, which is a copy of the title page. 43 full page black and white plates, including a double plate. Complete. Overall a very nice copy. 41cm x 32cm.

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce catalogue plein d'exemples gravés des escaliers de Volland. Reliure cartonnée d'origine, dos en toile rouge et plats marbrés. Quelques frottements, mais l'ouvrage se tient bien. Titres dorés au dos. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des pages. Page de titre avec la déclaration de Volland au verso. Cachets de la société sur la page de titre et les pages blanches. Il y a également une publicité pleine page séparée pour Volland, qui est une copie de la page de titre. 43 planches pleine page en noir et blanc, dont une planche double. Complet. Dans l'ensemble, un très bel exemplaire. 41cm x 32cm.

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  • Gezigt op het Stadhuis by LIENDER, Paulus van
    LIENDER, Paulus van
    Gezigt op het Stadhuis langs de noorzyde en van agteren, en op den onvolbouwden tooren der Nieuwe Kerke

    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion, 1765. An attractive and uncommon view of the City Hall, by Liender after an anonymous artist. Published by Isaak Tirion as part of Jan de Wanenaar's "Amsterdam in its rise, growth, histories,..," ("Amsterdam in zyne opkomst, aanwas, geschiedenissen,.etc.,"). engraved area is 29cm x 37cm. Page is 43cm x 52cm. First edition. Good strong impression, and nice clean plate. A very good copy. Fractionally darkened to the edges.

    Book ID: 4307
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  • Unique and unpublished
    Milton Abbey Dorsetshire - Architectural Report and photographs. by SHORE, Lt Col B. C. G.
    SHORE, Lt Col B. C. G.
    Milton Abbey Dorsetshire - Architectural Report and photographs.

    London: Unpublished, 1960. A hardback bound typescript of a report by Lt-Col Shore, on faults and problems with the architecture of Milton Abbey in Dorset. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. The typescript itself is unpaginated, but is 11 pages long. Printed to one side in red and black. Also bound in are 8 large (305 mm x 240 mm) black and white silver gelatin photographs of details of the Abbey architecture, including one with the members of the Abbey team showing some Saxon stone work. There are two further loose photographs, one of which is a little tatty to the edges. The report is signed in fountain pen by the author. There is also a compliments letter…

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    London: Unpublished, 1960. A hardback bound typescript of a report by Lt-Col Shore, on faults and problems with the architecture of Milton Abbey in Dorset. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. The typescript itself is unpaginated, but is 11 pages long. Printed to one side in red and black. Also bound in are 8 large (305 mm x 240 mm) black and white silver gelatin photographs of details of the Abbey architecture, including one with the members of the Abbey team showing some Saxon stone work. There are two further loose photographs, one of which is a little tatty to the edges. The report is signed in fountain pen by the author. There is also a compliments letter loosely enclosed. In good clean condition, with a touch of darkening to the edges only. 355 by 255mm (14 by 10 inches).

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    Book ID: 3090
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  • Neos by D'AGOSTINO, Ezio
    D'AGOSTINO, Ezio
    Neos

    Italy: Skinnerboox, 2019. A beautiful copy of this limited edition photo book. Printed in only 500 copies. The softback is entirely on black paper with silver printing of text and some of the photographs are printed in silver on the black paper also. The second half of the book (28 pages) is mostly white paper, with colour and black and white photographs printed on most pages (a few are blank pages). The last two pages are an essay on "the archaeology of the future," Accompanying the book, is another document, the same length, on paper (without a stiff cover). This contains the text to accompany each image (so only a couple of lines per page). The theme of the…

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    Italy: Skinnerboox, 2019. A beautiful copy of this limited edition photo book. Printed in only 500 copies. The softback is entirely on black paper with silver printing of text and some of the photographs are printed in silver on the black paper also. The second half of the book (28 pages) is mostly white paper, with colour and black and white photographs printed on most pages (a few are blank pages). The last two pages are an essay on "the archaeology of the future," Accompanying the book, is another document, the same length, on paper (without a stiff cover). This contains the text to accompany each image (so only a couple of lines per page). The theme of the work is predominantly industrial and scientific in nature. Both of the books are in excellent, clean and bright condition, with no flaws. 300 by 240mm (11¾ by 9½ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de ce livre de photos en édition limitée. Imprimé à seulement 500 exemplaires. La couverture souple est entièrement sur papier noir avec impression en argent du texte et certaines photographies sont imprimées en argent sur le papier noir également. La seconde moitié du livre (28 pages) est essentiellement constituée de papier blanc, avec des photographies en couleur et en noir et blanc imprimées sur la plupart des pages (quelques-unes sont des pages blanches). Les deux dernières pages sont un essai sur "l'archéologie du futur". Le livre est accompagné d'un autre document, de même longueur, sur papier (sans couverture rigide). Il contient le texte qui accompagne chaque image (quelques lignes seulement par page). Le thème de l'ouvrage est principalement de nature industrielle et scientifique. Les deux livres sont en excellent état, propres et brillants, sans aucun défaut. 300 x 240 mm (11¾ x 9½ pouces).

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  • Original Architectural Detail by GUINGOL ?
    GUINGOL ?
    Original Architectural Detail

    France: N/P, 1900. Undated, signed pencil detail of an architectural finial, in a classical style. Beautifully executed on grey stiff paper. Pencil border. In excellent condition, Very slight marking to the sheet. Image area is 18cm x 35,5cm. Sheet is 31.5 cm x 48cm. Closed tear to the top edge. A nice original piece or architectural art. Signature is hard to read, but appears to be Guingol or similar.

    . Détail au crayon, non daté et signé, d'un épi de faîtage architectural, dans un style classique. Magnifique exécution sur papier rigide gris. Bordure au crayon. En excellent état, très légères marques sur la feuille. La surface de l'image est de 18cm x 35,5cm. La feuille fait 31,5 cm…

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    France: N/P, 1900. Undated, signed pencil detail of an architectural finial, in a classical style. Beautifully executed on grey stiff paper. Pencil border. In excellent condition, Very slight marking to the sheet. Image area is 18cm x 35,5cm. Sheet is 31.5 cm x 48cm. Closed tear to the top edge. A nice original piece or architectural art. Signature is hard to read, but appears to be Guingol or similar.

    . Détail au crayon, non daté et signé, d'un épi de faîtage architectural, dans un style classique. Magnifique exécution sur papier rigide gris. Bordure au crayon. En excellent état, très légères marques sur la feuille. La surface de l'image est de 18cm x 35,5cm. La feuille fait 31,5 cm x 48 cm. Déchirure fermée sur le bord supérieur. Une belle pièce originale d'art architectural. La signature est difficile à lire, mais il semble qu'il s'agisse de Guingol ou d'une personne similaire.

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  • 'Perspective'. Portfolio de manuscrits architecturaux français. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    'Perspective'. Portfolio de manuscrits architecturaux français.

    France: n/a, 1900. Wonderful French architectural manuscript portfolio on 'Perspective'. This appears to be a student's own manuscript and sketches from an architectural or art course. All of the contents are dealing with perspective in different forms. Some are purely mathematical (such as the design and sketches of cones and other shapes.) Others are examples of sketches drawn in proper perspective. The portfolio contains a large number of loose leaves. Each aspect (text in French) has one or more illustrations following. Many (but not all) of the pages have pencilled numbers to the top edge. In total there are 48 pages of text and 64 pages of illustrations / diagrams. In fact, there are a few more, but we…

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    France: n/a, 1900. Wonderful French architectural manuscript portfolio on 'Perspective'. This appears to be a student's own manuscript and sketches from an architectural or art course. All of the contents are dealing with perspective in different forms. Some are purely mathematical (such as the design and sketches of cones and other shapes.) Others are examples of sketches drawn in proper perspective. The portfolio contains a large number of loose leaves. Each aspect (text in French) has one or more illustrations following. Many (but not all) of the pages have pencilled numbers to the top edge. In total there are 48 pages of text and 64 pages of illustrations / diagrams. In fact, there are a few more, but we have only counted "significant" pages. The paper is a little darkened, and there are a few very minor closed tears to the page edge. The folder has cracking to the spine edge, and is darkened, and at least one of the ties is still functioning. The front has a tipped on printed illustration with the title. An attractive and fascinating piece. 330 x 255 mm (13 x 10 inches). Magnifique portfolio de manuscrits architecturaux français sur 'Perspective'. Cela semble être le manuscrit d'un étudiant et des croquis d'un cours d'architecture ou d'art. Tous les contenus traitent de la perspective sous différentes formes. Certains sont purement mathématiques (comme la conception et les croquis de cônes et d'autres formes.) D'autres sont des exemples de croquis dessinés dans une perspective appropriée. Le portefeuille contient un grand nombre de feuilles volantes. Chaque aspect (texte en français) est suivi d'une ou plusieurs illustrations. De nombreuses pages (mais pas toutes) ont des numéros au crayon sur le bord supérieur. Au total il y a 48 pages de texte et 64 pages d'illustrations/schémas. En fait, il y en a quelques autres, mais nous n'avons compté que les pages "significatives". Le papier est un peu noirci et il y a quelques petites déchirures fermées sur le bord de la page. Le dossier présente des fissures sur le bord de la colonne vertébrale et est assombri, et au moins une des attaches fonctionne toujours. L'avant a une pointe sur l'illustration imprimée avec le titre. Une pièce attrayante et fascinante. 330 x 255 mm (13 x 10 pouces).

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  • Principes rationnels du lavis de relief; by LEBEL, J.
    LEBEL, J.
    Principes rationnels du lavis de relief; application au dessin d'architecture et de machines à l'usage des dessinateurs et des candidats aux grandes écoles.

    Paris: Librairie Vuibert, 1922. First edition. Soft covers are a little rubbed and age toned. Bottom of spine is beginning to tear. Internally clean. viii, 132 pages: illustrations, XVII plates, diagrams. 250 x 165 mm (9¾ x 6½ inches).

    . Première édition. Les couvertures souples sont un peu frottées et vieillies. Le bas du dos commence à se déchirer. L'intérieur est propre. viii, 132 pages : illustrations, XVII planches, diagrammes. 250 x 165 mm.

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  • Six watercolours for an Interior Design project. by SAMYN, D.
    SAMYN, D.
    Six watercolours for an Interior Design project.

    1880. Six large watercolour designs by D. Samyn, a Belgian decorator, for interior design projects. The names and towns of the recipients / project are written onto most of the boards, and they are all located in Belgium. Not dated, but from the appearance about 1880, if not earlier. Painted onto Canson & Montgolfier thick card water colour board. The cards are about 4/5 mm thick. The images are done by an excellent hand. Condition is very good, although a little bumped to the edges. Some marking and darking to the designs. There is some water staining to the rear of the boards (not affecting images). There are pinholes to some of the boards where they have been hung. A…

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    1880. Six large watercolour designs by D. Samyn, a Belgian decorator, for interior design projects. The names and towns of the recipients / project are written onto most of the boards, and they are all located in Belgium. Not dated, but from the appearance about 1880, if not earlier. Painted onto Canson & Montgolfier thick card water colour board. The cards are about 4/5 mm thick. The images are done by an excellent hand. Condition is very good, although a little bumped to the edges. Some marking and darking to the designs. There is some water staining to the rear of the boards (not affecting images). There are pinholes to some of the boards where they have been hung. A nice architectural collection. 38cm x 46cm.

    . Six grandes aquarelles de D Samyn, décorateur belge, pour des projets de décoration d'intérieur. Les noms et les villes des destinataires/projets sont inscrits sur la plupart des planches, et ils sont tous situés en Belgique. La collection n'est pas datée, mais elle date d'environ 1880, si ce n'est plus tôt. Peint sur du carton épais Canson & Montgolfier. Les cartes ont une épaisseur d'environ 4/5 mm. Les images sont réalisées d'une main excellente. L'état est très bon, bien que les bords soient un peu abîmés. Quelques marques et assombrissements sur les dessins. Il y a quelques taches d'eau à l'arrière des cartes (qui n'affectent pas les images). Il y a des trous d'épingle sur certaines planches, là où elles ont été accrochées. Une belle collection architecturale. 38cm x 46cm.

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  • The Crystal Palace Interior by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Crystal Palace Interior

    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1867. First edition. Complete with 12 high quality colour lithographs and text. One of the "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists" series. Lilac covered blind and gilt stamped hardback with a colour lithograph pasted to the centre of the front cover. (This is one of the 12 lithographs). Pale blue end papers. Blind stamped booksellers embossed with "W.H. Smith & Co" to the front end paper. The work is complete with 11 lithographs inside, and 32 pages of accompanying text. There were other publications by Nelson at the same time. One was a portfolio with loose plates and 16 pages of text. Another with 24 plates combines the Interior and Exterior illustrations. Condition is excellent.…

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    London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1867. First edition. Complete with 12 high quality colour lithographs and text. One of the "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists" series. Lilac covered blind and gilt stamped hardback with a colour lithograph pasted to the centre of the front cover. (This is one of the 12 lithographs). Pale blue end papers. Blind stamped booksellers embossed with "W.H. Smith & Co" to the front end paper. The work is complete with 11 lithographs inside, and 32 pages of accompanying text. There were other publications by Nelson at the same time. One was a portfolio with loose plates and 16 pages of text. Another with 24 plates combines the Interior and Exterior illustrations. Condition is excellent. A little fading to the front cover and spine, but clean and with minimal handling. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforms to FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC: 1152920294. See Also Gascoigne, Bamber. How to identify prints. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986.; 30.

    . Première édition. Complète avec 12 lithographies en couleur de haute qualité et le texte. Fait partie de la série "Nelsons' Pictorial Guide-Books for Tourists". Reliure cartonnée à couverture lilas, estampillée à l'aveugle et dorée, avec une lithographie en couleur collée au centre de la couverture. (Il s'agit de l'une des 12 lithographies). Papiers de garde bleu pâle. La première page de garde porte le cachet du libraire "W.H. Smith & Co". L'ouvrage est complet avec 11 lithographies à l'intérieur et 32 pages de texte d'accompagnement. Nelson a publié d'autres ouvrages à la même époque. L'une d'entre elles était un portfolio avec des planches détachées et 16 pages de texte. Une autre avec 24 planches combinant les illustrations intérieures et extérieures. L'état de l'ouvrage est excellent. La couverture et le dos sont un peu décolorés, mais l'ouvrage est propre et n'a subi qu'un minimum de manipulations. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé. 11cm x 17cm. 32 pages. Conforme à FirstSearch / WorldCat OCLC : 1152920294. Voir aussi Gascoigne, Bamber. Comment identifier les estampes. New York : Thames and Hudson, 1986 ; 30.

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  • A Study in Folk Culture
    The Welsh House. by PEATE, Iorwerth C.
    PEATE, Iorwerth C.
    The Welsh House. Being volume XLVII of Y Cymmrodor, The Journal of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion

    London: The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, 1940. This work describes the various types of traditional houses and is profusely illustrated with Frontis and other b/w illustrations throughout; including plans and sketches - many folding. Very clean and tidy throughout. Lightly soiled dust wrapper that is slightly darkened to the spine. 230 x 150 mm (9 x 6 inches).

    Iorwerth C. Peate was The Keeper of the Department of Folk Cultures and Industries, in The National Museum of Wales. From the library of the Welsh Nationalist John Legonna (1918-1978), author of the book Celtic Odyssey. Has his bookplate to front endpaper. 232 pp.

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  • TimeZone by LESSON, Tim Abeling & VAN DIEMEN Marieke.
    LESSON, Tim Abeling & VAN DIEMEN Marieke.
    TimeZone Book and building Kraanspoor

    Rimburg: Huis Clos, 2014. First edition. Clean slate grey boards, Japanese style binding. Excellent condition inside and out. The Kraanspoor building at the IJ, Amsterdam, designed by Trude Hooykaas / OTH was photographed by Van Diemen for two years. Her photography and the poetic-philosophical text of Tim Abeling were assembled in the book TimeZone. The book explores the architecture and surroundings of the iconic building in a fugue-like compositional technique. 128 pages. 230 by 205mm (9 by 8 inches).

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  • Two original preliminary water colours of the church features by LEMASSON, Albert.
    LEMASSON, Albert.
    Two original preliminary water colours of the church features Deux aquarelles préliminaires originales des éléments de l'église

    Paris: S.P, 1950. Two original water colour preliminary drawings by Albert Lemasson. Featuring the dome and features / characters around a church including an upside down Crucifixion. St Peter was the primary saint who was crucified upside down and the dome does appear to be similar to St Peter's in Rome, so we suspect that this is the subject.Tthe second showing (it would appear) the martyrdom of several Chrisians. Both have been painted onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). It is possible that these are an initial…

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    Paris: S.P, 1950. Two original water colour preliminary drawings by Albert Lemasson. Featuring the dome and features / characters around a church including an upside down Crucifixion. St Peter was the primary saint who was crucified upside down and the dome does appear to be similar to St Peter's in Rome, so we suspect that this is the subject.Tthe second showing (it would appear) the martyrdom of several Chrisians. Both have been painted onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). It is possible that these are an initial proof for the book. Each image is 21.5cm x 14cm. The sheet is 38cm x 56cm. Unusually, Lemasson hasn't identified the topic or signed the sheets (other examples we have sold have all identified the subject). It is more likely that these are early sketches for some of his works showing Rome. The sheet is somewhat foxed and darkened, with a little edgewear. Still an interesting and attractive pair of water colours.

    Albert Lemasson was a French painter (1892-1982. He was classically trained and entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris in 1919. Lemasson specialized for about 25 years mainly in church decoration through frescoes, often working with his brother Paul Lemasson. Besides frescoes, he painted a variety of works including portraits, landscapes, and scenes from his travels in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece using oil, watercolor, ink, and other mediums. He exhibited his works in several galleries in Paris, Nantes, and Bordeaux over many decades.

    . Deux dessins préliminaires originaux à l'aquarelle d'Albert Lemasson. Ils représentent le dôme et des éléments/personnages autour d'une église, dont une crucifixion à l'envers. Saint Pierre est le premier saint à avoir été crucifié à l'envers et le dôme semble similaire à celui de Saint-Pierre de Rome, nous pensons donc qu'il s'agit du sujet. Toutes deux ont été peintes sur une feuille d'épreuve du livre "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache". Lemasson a fourni trente lithographies en couleurs pour cet ouvrage de Gabriel Hanotaux, célébrant les églises fortifiées de la région de la Thiérache (le long de la frontière franco-belge). Il est possible qu'il s'agisse d'une première épreuve pour le livre. Chaque image mesure 21,5 cm x 14 cm. La feuille mesure 38 cm x 56 cm. De manière inhabituelle, Lemasson n'a pas identifié le sujet ni signé les feuilles (d'autres exemples que nous avons vendus ont tous identifié le sujet). Il est plus probable qu'il s'agisse de premières esquisses pour certaines de ses œuvres représentant Rome. La feuille est quelque peu roussie et assombrie, avec un peu d'usure sur les bords. Il s'agit néanmoins d'une paire d'aquarelles intéressante et attrayante.

    Albert Lemasson était un peintre français (1892-1982). De formation classique, il entre à l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris en 1919. Pendant environ 25 ans, Lemasson se spécialise principalement dans la décoration d'églises à l'aide de fresques, travaillant souvent avec son frère Paul Lemasson. Outre les fresques, il a peint des portraits, des paysages et des scènes de ses voyages en France, en Italie, en Espagne et en Grèce à l'huile, à l'aquarelle, à l'encre et dans d'autres médiums. Il a exposé ses œuvres dans plusieurs galeries à Paris, Nantes et Bordeaux pendant plusieurs décennies.

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