Pictorial History of Architecture in America by G. E. Kidder Smith, 1st Ed

American Louvre: A History of the Renwick Gallery Building by Charles J Robertson. D Giles Ltd. London 2015. 1st Ed softcover. Designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1858, the building tha...

Great Houses of American History by Andrew H. Hepburn. Clarkson N. Potter, New York, 1972. Stated 1st Edition hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase. 244 pp. 139 illustrations in B&W and color. Architectural profiles and histories of fifty-one dwellings of historical significance, organized in eight sections: Prehistoric Dwellings; Spanish Settlers; Settlers of the Eastern Seaboard; Patriots and Founders of a New Nation; Pioneers and Frontier Dwellers; Civil War Period Homes; Homes of Writers, Artists, Inventors; and Empire Builders...

Architecture of the Old South: Mississippi-Alabamba by Mills Lane. NY, Beehive Press, 1989. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Oversized book, 204 pp. beautifully illustrated with vi...

200 Years of Rochester Architecture And Gardens byRichard O. Reisem. Published by Landmark Society of Western, 2006. 1st Ed hardcover with dust...

Adventure into Architecture by Bernard John Grad. Arco Publishing, New York, 1968. Signed 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "This is truly an adventure into the world of architecture as it is today, with glimpses into the future. It is a world of art and business, government and industry, people and products, dreams and realities." [Preface] Chapters include: 'The Evolution of Expressionism'; 'The Face of Construction'; 'The Language of Vision'; and 'The Challenge of Change'. With approximately 100 b/w photographs including aerial shots, architectural plans, models and drawings, project planning tools, a topographical...

The American Country House by Clive Aslet. Yale University Press, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This great book describes the great country houses that were built with Ame...

Churchill, Winston. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1956 - 1958. First edition, four volume set. Rebound in 1/4 red Moroccan leather and cl...

AUTHOR: HAWKING, Stephen. TITLE: My Brief History. A Memoir. PUBLISHER: London: Bantam Press, 2013. DESCRIPTION: FIRST LONDON EDITION FIRST PRINTING BEARING THE BLACK INK T...

A captivating history of 20th century Modern American architecture, as seen through the eyes of a legendary photographer It is impossible to overstate the importance of photogra...

Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 2009. 176 pp. 1st Edition Published in 2009. Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 1". As opulent as the treasures it celebrates, this lavish volume presents Cartier's timeless designs worn by some of the twentieth century's most legendary figures. It's been one hundred years since the House of Cartier opened its doors on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Since then the luxury jeweler has been creating exquisite brooches, bracelets, tiaras, timepieces, and other items including scent bottles, so-called mystery clocks, and handbags many of them specially commissioned by their illustrious patrons. Readers will see up close Gloria Swanson's bracelets from Sunset Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s 10.47-carat diamond engagement ring, as well as items owned by Marion Davies, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth Taylor. Author Martin Chapman offers an in-depth exploration of how Cartier conquered America, from its European birth in 1847 to its arrival on the other side of the Atlantic, and from its whimsical Art Deco creations to the red carpet prominence that linked the name Cartier with fame, wealth, and exclusivity. In addition to stunning color images of each object, the book features photographs of stars and heiresses wearing their Cartier jewelry. A beautiful volume for fashion aficionados, this trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s...

A super cool pair vintage General Electric pressure gauges. Each brass and glass gauge houses an aluminum faced dial marked for the General Electric Co. Perfect for a steam punk set...

Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect of the Twentieth century 1993. by Robin Langley Sommer. 1st Edition, hardcover book. Frank Lloyd Wright: American Architect for the Twentieth Century Hardcover book. Frank Lloyd Wright is recognized as a dominant figure in the history of modern architecture. His life and revolutionary work is described in this volume filled with more than 180 photographs illustrating 60 of his most-beloved buildings. An impressive, beautifully illustrated volume examines the creations of America's beloved architect, including interior furnishings, stunning private homes, and unique public buildings, with an introduction providing insight into his private life as well as his enduring work. Publisher ? : ? Smithmark Pub Language ? : ? English Item Weight ? : ? 3.6 pounds Dimensions ? : ? 11 x 0.75 x 14.75 inches. Recognized as a dominant figure in the history of modern architecture and the greatest design influenced in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright created, during his long and prolific career, a unique body of work that endures to this day. Beginning in 1889 with the design for his own house in Oak Park, Illinois, and continuing with hundreds of designs for residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, educational and civic structures, Wright's varied architecture is unified only by the underlying organized principles of change and innovation. Revolutionizing residential architecture with the disparate expressions of his simple creed, "out of the ground and into the light! Wright's houses feature a sense of unity and privacy, an a free flow of interior space. Wright sought synthesis in his projects by designing whenever possible, everything from furniture, art glass and lighting fixtures to table lines, carpets and carports. In his Prairies Houses, textile-block structures and Usonian houses, culminating in his masterpiece, Fallingwater, Wright experimented with forms, materials and technology in ever-evolving designs. Wright designed such ambitious commercial masterworks as the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, the S.C. Johnson and Son Administration Building and Research Tower, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum-the alter for which he is perhaps best known. This volume pays tribute to the life and works of frank Lloyd Wright with more than 180 photographs illustrating 60 selected buildings, complemented by a descriptive and incisive text. Front cover: Fallinger, the Edgar J. Kaufmann, Sr. House (1935) in Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Photographer for The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Back Cover: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1943-1956) in New York City Photo by Ezra Stroller...