lectures architecture von eugene viollet le duc benjamin bucknall (4 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: New.

Hardcover. The 2nd volume of 2-volume set. Brown cloth, gilt letters on spine, gilt decoration on front cover, blind-stamped on rear cover, 438 pp., 19 BW engravings, 93 BW woodcuts, many fold-outs. Volume 2 of a 2-volume set of ruminations on the subject by Gothic Revival architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879). With many fold-out renderings that are exquisitely done. G (Some wear to edges, a scuff on front cover, some fold-outs jut above or below book block; but all are present; interior good with few marks from previous owners; hinges are loosening a bit.).

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. None stated (illustrator). First edition. A collection of essays on architecture from the influential French architect Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc, translated into English and bound in quarter crushed morocco, illustrated heavily throughout with many detailed engravings. The first edition of this translated collection of lectures. Translated from the original French by Benjamin Bucknall.Illustrated with nineteen steel engravings, including some in colour, and ninety-three woodcuts to 'Vol I', and eighteen steel engraving and one hundred and seven woodcuts to 'Vol II'. Collated, complete.Includes an invitation to an exhibition of work by Mark Bury.This set features a collection of essays on architecture from Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, covering topics such as the construction of buildings and masonry, domestic architecture, monumental sculptures and more. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was an influential French architect and author, known for restoring many prominent medieval landmarks in France, particularly those damaged during the French Revolution. Included among his major works are the restorations of Notre-Dame de Paris, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the medieval walls of the city of Carcassonne. He also planned much of the construction of the Statue of Liberty.A two volume complete set. Re-backed in crushed morocco. Externally smart with minor bumping and wear to the extremities of the boards, slight scattered damp stains to the rear to 'vol II', and minor marks to the boards. Hinges re-enforced. Bookplate from the 'Architectural Association' to the front pastedowns. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned pages, and spotting to the front and rear, with only the odd spot throughout. Very Good. book.