Discourses Architecture Volume by Viollet Le Duc Eugène Emmanuel (29 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. B&W Reproductions; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 487 pages; 2011 Facsimile reprinting of Vol I of Viollet-le-Duc's Discourses as translated by Bucknall. From print on demand publisher Nabu Press. Oversize paperback in glossy wraps; spine unlettered, as issued. Reproduction of text is decent and clear. Original reproductions reproduced. Light shelf/handling evidence to edges. VG. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp viii, 487. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Volume one only. Illustrated in b/w throughout. This book is heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2 volume boxed set. Box is solid, but lightly worn at corner. Orange paper title label on front. Both volumes are sturdy orange cloth with title in gold on title blocks (black for Vol. 1, gray for Vol. 2). Illustrated with thirty-seven steel engravings and two hundred woodcuts. The first American Edition was published in 1889 by Ticknor and Company, Boston. This reprint was translated from the French by Benjamin Bucknall. Vol. One is 488 pages; Vol. Two 468 pages. Both volumes are in very good condition - unmarked, tight and clean. The set is large and heavy and might require more than standard postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. With no dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2 volumes, no box included. Ex-library copy with usual markings.

Hardcovers / Fine Slipcase. Condition: Fine. First Thus. CLEAN Fine 1959 First Grove Press hardcovers wth Fine slipcase. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. No Jacket, As Issued. Volume I. viii, 487 pp, list of plates I-XVIII, translator's preface, the author's preface. I. What is Barbarism? What is Art? etc.; II. The Buildings of Primitive Times; III. Comparison between Greek and Roman Architecture; IV. Roman Architecture; V. Methods to Be Followed in the Study of Architecture; VI. Period of Decline in Ancient Architecture, etc.; VII. The Principles of Western Architecture in the Middle Ages; VIII. Causes of the Decline of Architecture, etc.; IX. On the Principles and Branches of Knowledge with which Architeects Should Be Acquainted; X. Architecture in the 19th Century -- Importance of Method. Volume II. viii, 468 pp, list of plates, XIX-XXXVI, The Construction of Buildings -- Masonary; XII. The Const. of Bldgs. -- Masonary cont. and Simultaneous Employment of Stone, Brick and Iron, etc.; XIII. The Const. of Bldgs. Organization of Building Yards; Present Condition of the Art of Building, etc.; XIV. On the Teaching of Architecture; XV. General Observations on the External and Internal Ornamentation of Buildings; XVI. On Monumental Sculpture; XVII. Domestic Architecture; XVIII. Domestic Architectue cont.; XIX. Domestic Architecture -- Country Houses; XX. The State of Architecture in Euroope, etc; conclusion, index. Illustrated By Thirty-Seven Steel Engravings and Two Hundred Woodcuts. Translated from the French by Benjamin Bucknall. Reprint, 1959. In Near Pristine Slipcase. Lightly bumped top fore-edge corner front board Vol. I and top fore-edge rear panel corner Vol. II., else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Orange cloth with black title plate and gilt lettering to spine. Size: 4to. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volume set. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Folded frontispieces, illustrations and plans, some folded. Contemporary cloth jacket. No date, . Translated from the French by Benjamin Bucknall. Also pub. under title: Lectures on architecture. "For us, today, Viollet-le-Duc is a figure of considerable importance because he is the last great theorist in the world of architecture, and the modern architect still leans heavily on verities which he expounded . his principal legacy to architectural thought is contained in the two dictionaries and the lectures - most clearly of all in the first volume of the latter." - Heavenly mansions, p. 135. "In these volume you will find all the architectural school you will ever need." - Frank Lloyd Wright. From the library of Thomas J. D. Fuller Jr. (1870-1940), a prominent Washington, DC architect, with his signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 37 steel engravings and 200 woodcuts, including many folding plates. A handsome set in crimson cloth with gilt lettering and ornamentation on the spine and covers. 10.5" x 7.5", 487 & 468pp. The spines are faded with a few tears at the top; there is some wear on the covers. The leaves and plates are clean and in good condition.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 532. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1875 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 532 Volume 2.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 578. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1890 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 578 Volume 1.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 520, 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. Volume 2 520.