Good and Bad Manners in Architecture by A Trystan Edwards (5 results)

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Cloth spined boards, G. xii+244pp, 16 b/w plates, 28 line drawings, boards rather rubbed, paper spine label tanned, water mark to the base of the pastedown, scattered foxing. A collection of four influential essays on Architecture in which he urged architects to respect the neighbourhood in which they designed their buildings. - John Betjeman noted that the work was 'the first book to draw attention after the Great War to Regency architecture and to deplore the destruction of Nash's Regent Street'( in Betjeman's 1986 'Ghastly Good Taste' ). Arthur Trystan Edwards [ 1884 - 1973 ] Welsh architectural critic, town planner and a noted critic of the garden city movement. 425 grams.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In a hardcover with black spine with black titles on a paper label, mottled maroon boards. 244 pp. with 44 black and white illustrations. The book is in very good condition with minor shelf-wear and light tanning to the extremities of the cover, the spine title label is tanned, the corners slightly bruised. The binding is tight. There is a small bookseller's label to the bottom of the front paste down and offsetting to the feps. There is light foxing to the fore-edge, otherwise the pages are clean and unmarked.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. An attempt to define the principle of manners and to incorporate it as an essential element of architectural theory. "This book asks the novel question, how do buildings behave towards one another?" Second edition, reprinting the text of the first edition with minor differences in some illustrations. 18 cm; 176 pp.; illustrated from photographs, plans, and drawings. A few pp. with short tears and a few creases; else a good copy in original cloth, lacking the dust jacket.

LeatheBound. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 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. Pages: 296 Language: English Pages: 296.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1924. 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: - 296, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 296.