Sir James Richards (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Nice copy in very slightly creased dustwrapper. Reprint, inscribed by the author to Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun, "For Denys and Susan, with love from the author. J.M. Richards, September, 1989". First published by C. Hurst, 1982. Inscribed by Author(s).…

ex libris British Drama League, A4 publication, 48pp., good condition. An important and influential report of the time.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Booklet in good condition published to coincide with 'An exhibition to celebrate the half centenary of the first UNIT ONE exhibition held at the Mayor Gallery in Cork Street April 1934'. Features work by architects Wells Coates & Colin Lucas, painters Edward Wadsworth, Ben Nicholson et al, sculptors Henry Moore & Barbara Hewpwort.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Written while he was in Cairo working for the Ministry of Information during the war. Richards was interested in the unversality of domectic architecture with the modernist movement. It is illus by John Piper war artist noted for his depictions of bomb damaged buildings. CONDITION Brown bds with bright gilt title (clean and unworn, cnrs a little curved) 86 pages with 8 illus plates. Copy is bright and crisp as new. Appears it was an office file copy with signs of pocket and slip removal from rear, number stamps to rear free end page, and cnr clipped at top of front end page and following half title page otherwise appear unread. Original DJ has wear with small loss at spine ends and tips, short tear top front and damp stain at bottom rear edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Piper (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 56pp. Catalogue of an exhibition to celebrate the half century of the first UNIT ONE exhibition held at the Mayor Gallery in April 1934. staple bound with blue, black and white thin card covers. Black lettering on white b/g on spine. Numerous b/w plates and photographs, including exhibits by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, John Armstrong and Paul Nash (and others). Together with portrait photographs of the artists. Foreword by Sir James Richards.…

1943 Edition. A good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Dust-dulling and toning to cloth. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 140 pages; Description: 1 p. L. , 140 p. Front. , illus. 29 cm. Subjects: World War, 1939-1945--Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations. 2 Kg.…

1943 Edition. A good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Dust-dulling and toning to cloth. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 140 pages; Description: 1 p. L. , 140 p. Front. , illus. 29 cm. Subjects: World War, 1939-1945--Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations. 2 Kg.…

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 86 pages, eight two tone lithographs by John Piper depicting British suburban housing of the period in a lovely muted and gloomy fashion. With the excellent and unclipped dust-Jacket front of which also has an illustration by Piper. Short nick to top edge of the front panel of jacket and also couple of tiny nicks to ends of the backstrip. Without old inscriptions or other interior markings. Light foxing to pastedowns and endpapers. A near fine example of a lovely book, illuminated by Piper's evocative illustrations. Book.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 454, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 454 454.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1859. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 510, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 510 510.…