Edward W Root (42 results)

Hardcover. Covers scuffed, with small scattered stains and white flecks, mostly on the rear cover; corners slightly bumped; small hole at top of rear free endpaper; pages slightly toned; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). . 242p. Illus. Folio. Limited to 750 copies, this being no. 423.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited edition. Limited edition of 750, 1929. A Very Good copy. 4to., 242 pp., with black & white images, drawings and plans. Limited edition, numbered 315. Bound in brown and green cloth. Tips, edges and spine rubbed. Spine darkened with remnants of sticker at the base. Museum of New York City stamp inside front cover, no other markings. A Very Good copy of this classic. Philip Hooker (October 28, 1766 - January 31, 1836) was an American architect from Albany, New York known for Hyde Hall, the facade of the Hamilton College Chapel, The Albany Academy, Albany City Hall, and the original New York State Capitol building. - Wiki.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Limited to 12,000 copies. Black-and-white striped paper-over-board with black leather spine, silver stamped Armory Show on spine, rust-orange endpapers. 212 pages. Spine rubbed, 3/4 in. crack in leather at top rear spine, binding cracked at front endpapers but hinge is strong.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library. Hardcover; Hardcover: Ex Library. Limited edition of 750 copies of which this is number 59. Two -toned binding, tan and green with title on spine in gold. Boards are faded and rubbed, corner lightly frayed, edges lightly bumped and edgeworn. Light water marks to spine ends. Previous owners bookplate on first pastedown. Library withdrawn stamp on first free endpaper. There are no other library markings except for very faint white numbers on the bottom of the outside spine edge. Cracked hinges. Foxed endpapers. Text is printed on coated stock and is clean. 2 fold out Ancestry charts are present. Great plates and illustrations. ; B/w Photos; 4TO; 242 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; Hardcover. Limited Edition. This edition is limited to seven hundred and fifty copies, of which this is number 719. Tired green cloth boards with tan spine. Boards and spine are soiled, spotted and frayed. Gold lettering still legible on spine. Front and rear interior hinges were noticeably repaired, but the binding is tight. Frontis, title page, preface and contents pages had something spilled along the right margin. When they were separated, a two inch section was pulled from the frontispiece margin. Photo is unaffected. The title page has some of the residue and a two inch closed tear. Preface and contents pages have progressively less soil to the edge. Text on all pages is unaffected. The rest of the pages are clean. Last free endpaper shows some soil. Fold-out' Ancestry charts ( 2) included. Striking architectural photo samples.; Photos & Illus; FOLIO; 242 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st American Edition. The basic reference on the noted Albany architect. Illustrated. No. 347 of 750 copies. Near Fine, in chipped but complete, Un-Clipped D. J. Uncommon thus. Size: 4vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. No markings. Oversize. Limited edition number 662 of 750.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 96 pages. Quarter cloth binding, tan boards backed with green cloth, with gilt lettering on spine & cover. Tisue-protected frontis. Condition of the book is VERY GOOD; A few light yelow spots on front end papers otherwise a very clean, tight copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Limited edition. 9 x 12 in. Brown and green cloth boards. Limited edition of 750 copies, this is 476. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; corners bumped, spine ends have light wear. Covers extremely clean. Binding tight and text spotless. PO's stamp on ffep. Arch. RGR.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Very good condition, large quarto, dark green cloth with tan cloth spine, slight foxing to edges and end papers, xiv plus 242 pages. Price includes additional postage required for the UK. Otherwise: [****HEAVY ITEM - MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE****] [QP].

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Green and tan cloth. Dj worn. Book shows mild wear, soiling. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Philip Hooker: A Contribution to the Study of the Renaissance in America' offers a scholarly examination of the life and legacy of one of early America's most influential architects. Focused on the prolific career of Philip Hooker, the work explores his pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of Albany, New York, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Edward W. Root meticulously documents Hooker's mastery of the Federal style, highlighting his significant contributions to civic, religious, and residential design.The book situates Hooker's output within the broader context of what is termed the American architectural 'Renaissance,' illustrating how his aesthetic choices reflected the burgeoning aspirations of a young nation. Readers will find detailed accounts of Hooker's major commissions, including early iterations of the Albany City Hall and the New York State Capitol, as well as an analysis of the classical influences that informed his work. By tracing the development of Hooker's unique style, this volume serves as an essential resource for students of American art history and architectural evolution. It preserves the memory of a craftsman whose vision helped define the character of early American urban spaces, providing valuable insight into the transition from colonial tradition to a distinct national identity in building design.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, ink stamp on front endpaper of fourth volume. Bindings tight and square, text clean, bright, and unmarked. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spines a bit faded with some weakening of gilt titles, boards lightly soiled, endpapers of volume three a bit foxed with top corner of front free endpaper clipped, ink stamp on front endpaper of volume four with small spot on fore edge. 1931 Hard Cover. Complete in four volumes. viii, [2], 403, [1]; viii, [2], 431, [1]; vi, [2], 419, [1]; viii, [2], 483, [3] pp. 8vo. Essays and articles celebrating one hundred years of Rochester, New York, including contributions by various authors. The first three volumes include poems about Rochester, and the fourth the music for the Centennial Hymn composed for the occasion. Includes Volume 1: Beginnings, Volume 2: Home Builders, Volume 3: Expansion, and Volume 4: Jubilee.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Philip Hooker: A Contribution to the Study of the Renaissance in America' offers a scholarly examination of the life and legacy of one of early America's most influential architects. Focused on the prolific career of Philip Hooker, the work explores his pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of Albany, New York, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Edward W. Root meticulously documents Hooker's mastery of the Federal style, highlighting his significant contributions to civic, religious, and residential design.The book situates Hooker's output within the broader context of what is termed the American architectural 'Renaissance,' illustrating how his aesthetic choices reflected the burgeoning aspirations of a young nation. Readers will find detailed accounts of Hooker's major commissions, including early iterations of the Albany City Hall and the New York State Capitol, as well as an analysis of the classical influences that informed his work. By tracing the development of Hooker's unique style, this volume serves as an essential resource for students of American art history and architectural evolution. It preserves the memory of a craftsman whose vision helped define the character of early American urban spaces, providing valuable insight into the transition from colonial tradition to a distinct national identity in building design.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. This is number 711 of a limited edition of 750 copies. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks in the text. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. A few pages have staining along the bottom edge. The top edge has scattered surface dirt or stains. Very good condition. ; Black-and-white illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; xiv, 242 pages.

Hardcover. Hooker, Philip (illustrator). First edition. 242 pages. 30.5 x 24 cm. 100 illustrations. List of Drawings by Hooker and of Engravings Made From His Drawings. Bibliography. Limited edition, copy 653 of 750. KARPEL B1107. "Philip Hooker (1766-1836) was an important Greek Revival architect.According to Talbot Hamlin, `A carefully documented biography, richly illustrated.Valuable for its background on early Albany." Bright, very fresh copy. Orig. two-toned cloth, tan spine and dark green covers. Fine.

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Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Good in green boards corners and edges are rubbed. This edition is limited to 750 copies which this is number 578. Root's definitive study of Philip Hooker. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.

Condition: About fine. Limited to 750 copies. Limited to 750 copies. 242p. Illustrated. 4to. Gilt-titled tan over green cloth.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. 4vo. 242 pp, 100 plates. No. 729 of 750 copies. 1st edition. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Light shelf wear. Small stain to top page end. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

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Hard Cover. Good. Limited edition of 750 copies. Copy #576. Former library copy, with usual library markings. Scarce. 242 pages, with illustrations and design plans.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 4to., green boards an tan spine lettered in gilt; unclipped pictorial dust jacket, lightly soiled with minor edge-wear. First edition, one of 750 numbered copies, with 100 illustrations. From the library of Philip C. Jessup, with the veteran U.S. diplomat's ownership signature on the front endpaper. A judge on the International Court of Justice and United Nations ambassador at large, Jessup was credited with playing a major role in ending the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. A handsome copy with a distinguished provenance.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. #573/750 copies, Numbered on a preliminary limitation leaf. Large format. A Fine copy in medium brown buckram cloth spine, black buckram cloth covered boards, in a worn dustwrapper, integral but with moderate chipping to points, spine-ends. 242pp. with many black and white photographic reproductions and drawings. Hooker was an Albany, New York architect [1766-1836], who designed the New York State Capital building, among other numerous and notable projects. Q07325.

Root, Edward W. PHILIP HOOKER - A CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY OF THE RENAISSANCE IN AMERICA. Scibner's, NY, 1929. Edition of 750 numbered copies. 4to., cloth, DJ, 242pp., 100 illustrations. Study of Hooker's work and his influence. Fine, DJ has a few small chips and short, clean tears.

Condition: Gut. XIV., 241 S., 1 nn.S., mit zahlreichen Abbildungen Einband leicht berieben und bestossen. Privater Besitzstempel auf Vorsatz. Titelblatt etwas angeschmutzt. Insgesamt noch guter Zustand. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 2448 Halbleineneinband, ca. 24,5 x 30,8 cm.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.