ART AND ANARCHY
by WIND, Edgar
WIND, Edgar. ART AND ANARCHY. London: Faber and Faber, 1963. 8vo. Cloth, dust jacket. 194 pages, 16 plates First edition. An important look at the forces that alter our interpretation of art being an expanded version of the author's Reith Lecture. Very good.
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GIORGIONE'S TEMPESTA, WITH COMMENTS ON GIORGIONE'S POETIC ALLEGORIES
by WIND, Edgar
WIND, Edgar. GIORGIONE'S TEMPESTA, WITH COMMENTS ON GIORGIONE'S POETIC ALLEGORIES. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1969. Small folio. Cloth, dust jacket. xi, 51 pages (48) pages. First edition. Professor Wind provides an answer to a puzzle which has baffled scholars for generations, Giorgione's Tempesta. Wind also tackles three other Giorgione works, The Three Philosophers, Bravo, and The Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice. Very good in a sunned dust jacket.
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THE EARLY ARCHITECTURE OF MADISON, INDIANA
by WINDLE, John T. and Robert M. Taylor, Jr.
WINDLE, John T. and Robert M. Taylor, Jr. THE EARLY ARCHITECTURE OF MADISON, INDIANA. Madison: Indiana Historical Society, 1986. 4to. Cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 230 (2) pages. First edition. Being an illustrated, in-depth study of the surviving nineteenth century architecture in this river town that was once a part of America's western frontier. Very good.
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MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN; A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HER WRITINGS, 1787-1982
by WINDLE, J.R.
(WOLLSTONECRAFT) WINDLE, J.R. MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN; A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HER WRITINGS, 1787-1982. Los Angeles: N.P., 1988. 8vo. Wrappers. 32 pages. First edition. An illustrated descriptive bibliography. Fine.
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MEISTER DER ITALIENISCHEN RENAISSANCE
by WINGENROTH, Max, and others
WINGENROTH, Max, and others. MEISTER DER ITALIENISCHEN RENAISSANCE. Bielefeld und Liepzig: Velhagen & Klasing, n.d. (circa 1930s.) 4to. Cloth. A combined printing of four monographs of Italian Renaissance artists: Fra Angelico de Fiesole by Max Wingenroth; Botticelli by E. Steinmann; Perugino b Fritz Knapp; and Raffael by H. Knackfusz. Well-illustrated in black and whit and with color plates. Very good.
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ALTDEUTSCHE TAFELMALEREI
by WINKLER, Friedrich
WINKLER, Friedrich. ALTDEUTSCHE TAFELMALEREI. Munich: F. Bruckmann, (1944). Small 4to. Cloth spine, boards. Frontispiece, pages, 8 plates. Second edition. A comprehensive study on 15th and 16th painting by Lukas Cranach, Mathis Gothardt, Hans Holbein, Albrecht Durer, and others, including eight color illustrations. Bookplate removed, rear hinge internally cracked, short tears extremities of spine, else very good.
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DAS HAUS DES ARCHITEKTEN/ ARCHITECTS' HOMES/ LA MAISON DE L'ARCHITECTE
by WINKLER, Robert, compiler
WINKLER, Robert, Compiler. DAS HAUS DES ARCHITEKTEN/ ARCHITECTS' HOMES/ LA MAISON DE L'ARCHITECTE. Zurich: Girsberger, (1955). 4to. Cloth. 232 pages. Second, enlarged edition. "By means of a tri-lingual text - English, French and German - Mr. Winkler presents examples of forty-four architects' houses from thirteen different countries. The principles generally accepted in the world of architecture, a well as regional traditions, come out more clearly than elsewhere in the architects' house. That is the justification for this book;... Read More
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BILDER UND GRAPHIK, 1970-75
by WINNER, Gerd
WINNER, Gerd. BILDER UND GRAPHIK, 1970-75. Bremen: Kunsthalle, 1975. Square 8vo. Boards, dust jacket. xv, 60,(8) pages. First edition. Being an exhibition catalogue of the architectural graphic arts works of Gerd Winner.
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AN INQUIRY INTO THE DIFFERENCE OF STYLE OBSERVABLE IN ANCIENT GLASS
by (WINSTON, Charles.)
(WINSTON, Charles.) AN INQUIRY INTO THE DIFFERENCE OF STYLE OBSERVABLE IN ANCIENT GLASS PAINTING, ESPECIALLY IN ENGLAND: WITH HINTS ON GLASS PAINTING. Volumes. Oxford: John Henry Parker, 1847. Large 8vo. Publisher's red cloth, gilt. xiv 384 pages; (ii), 24 pages, 57 plates numbered 1-75, plus 53A and 61A, many colored. First edition. "The principal object of this work is to investigate the varieties of ancient glass painting, and to reduce them to a few classes, in the same... Read More
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THE LOUISE DU PONT CROWNINSHIELD RESEARCH BUILDING
by (WINTERTHUR)
(WINTERTHUR) THE LOUISE DU PONT CROWNINSHIELD RESEARCH BUILDING. Winterthur, Delaware: Winterthur, 1969. 4to. Cloth spine, boards. 20 (7) pag (4) plates. First edition. On occasion of the 12 May 1969 dedication at the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum. Includes a program of the services, a plate of the buildi H.F. du Pont, and Louise du Pont Crowninshield, and an essay by Harold J. Plenderleith entitled, "The Museum and the Value of its Laboratories". Very good.
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THREE POEMS
by WINTERS, Yvor
CUMMINGTON PRESS. (THE CUMMINGTON PRESS) WINTERS, Yvor. THREE POEMS. Cummington, Massachusetts: 1950. 8vo. Marbled paper wrappers. (8) pages. One 300 copies. Light rubbing along edges as usual, still a very good copy.
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THE ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
by WINTHROP, Robert P.
1980. WINTHROP, Robert P. THE ARCHITECUTRAL METALWORK OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Richmond, William Byrd Press, 1980. Oblong 8vo. Cloth in dust wrapper. 122 pages, plates. First edition. A survery of the iron balconies and verandahs of Richmond. Very good.
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL. .
by WISE, Herbert H.
WISE, Herbert H. ATTENTION TO DETAIL, DISTINCTIVE CHOICES FOR HOME DESIGN AN REMODELING. New York/London/Toyko: Quick Fox, (1979). 4to. Wrappers. 159 pages. First edition. A book of choices for restoring or renovating a home. From doors and doorkno and mail slots, through the kitchen and living areas, to the bathroom. Inclu an index of maufacturers and their addresses. Very good.
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I.M. PEI, A PROFILE IN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
by WISEMAN, Carter
(PEI) WISEMAN, Carter. I.M. PEI, A PROFILE IN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1990). 4to. Cloth, dust jacket. 320 pages. First edition. The life and works of internationally known architect I.M. Pei is studied and illustrated with photographs. A handsome survey. Bookplate. Very good.
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A COMPLETE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VERSE OF ROBERT
by WISE, Thomas J.
(BROWNING) WISE, Thomas J. A COMPLETE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VERSE OF ROBERT BROWNING. (London): Dawsons, 1971. 8vo. Cloth, dust jacket. Reprint of 1897 edition. Fine.
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A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VERSE OF WALTER SAVAGE LAN
by WISE, Thomas J. and Stephen Wheeler
(LANDOR) WISE, Thomas J. and Stephen Wheeler. A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VERSE OF WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR. Folkestone: Dawsons, 1971. 8vo. Cloth, dust jacket. xxii, 426 pages, 12 plat Reprint of the 1919 edition. Fine.
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A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VERSE OF WILLIAM WORDSWORT
by WISE, Thomas J.
(WORDSWORTH) WISE, Thomas J. A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS IN PROSE AND VE OF WILLIAM WORDSWORTH. London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1971. 8vo. Cloth. Reprint of the original 1916 bibliography. Very good.
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L'AVANGUARDIA POLACCA, 1910-1978
by WITKIEWICZ, S.I.
WITKIEWICZ, S.I. L'AVANGUARDIA POLACCA, 1910-1978. Milano: Electa Editrice, (1979). Small, square, 4to. Cloth, dust jacket. 173 (3) pages. First edition. An exhibition catalogue on the Polish avant-guard. Fine.
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ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN ITALY, 1600-1750
by WITTKOWER, Rudolf
WITTKOWER, Rudolf. ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN ITALY, 1600-1750. Baltimore: Penguin Books, (1958). 4to. Cloth, dust jacket. xxiii, 428 pages, illustrations, plates. First American edition. Issued in the Pelican History of Art series, with approximately three hundred illustrations. Very good in lightly chipped dust jacket.
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GIAN LORENZO BERNINI
by WITTKOWER, Rudolf
(BERNINI) WITTKOWER, Rudolf. GIAN LORENZO BERNINI. New York: Phaidon, (1955). 4to. Cloth. Frontispiece, x, 255 pages. First edition. [Freitag, 667.] A catalogue raisonnee of his sculpture, with illustrations and a bibliography Very good.
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ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES IN THE AGE OF HUMANISM
by WITTKOWER, Rudolf
WITTKOWER, Rudolf. ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES IN THE AGE OF HUMANISM. London: Alec Tiranti, (1952.) 8vo. Cloth. Yellow highlighting on one page, else very good.
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CONSTRUCTION & HABITATION BUILDING & HOME
by BAUEN & WOHNEN
(REITVELD) BAUEN & WOHNEN. CONSTRUCTION & HABITATION BUILDING & HOME. Zurich: N.P., 1965. Folio. Printed wrappers. (lxxii), pages 419-458, 28, (4) pages. Copy owned by author. November, 1965 issue devoted to Gerrit Thomas Reitveld and his architecture. Articles by Theodore M. Brown and others. Illustrate with plans, drawings and photographs. Numerous advertisements in front and back. Wrappers worn on spine.
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BIG DAMS AND OTHER DREAMS, THE SIX COMPANIES STORY
by WOLF, Donald E.
WOLF, Donald E. BIG DAMS AND OTHER DREAMS, THE SIX COMPANIES STORY. Norman, Oklahoma: (1996). 8vo. Cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 336 pages. First edition. This is the history of how a combine of firms, Six Companies, joined to build play a part in building the Hoover, Bonneville, and Grand Coulee Dams, Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay Bridges and numerous other grand scale projects wh helped transform the American west in the mid-twentieth century. Illustrated with ten pages... Read More
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LEGACIES OF GENIUS, A CELEBRATION OF PHILADELPHIA LIBRARIES
by WOLF, Edwin 2nd
WOLF, Edwin 2nd. LEGACIES OF GENIUS, A CELEBRATION OF PHILADELPHIA LIBRARIES Philadelphia: Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, 1988. 4to. Wrappers. 266, (1) pages. First edition. A well-illustrated catalogue of 219 examples of treasures from Philadelphia a libraries, edited, with descriptions by Edwin Wolf 2nd.
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FROM BAUHAUS TO OUR HOUSE
by WOLFE, Tom
WOLFE, Tom. FROM BAUHAUS TO OUR HOUSE. New York: Farrar straus Giroux, (1981). 12mo. Cloth, dust jacket. 143 pages. First edition. In Tom Wolfe's eleventh book, twentieth century American architecture is both high comedy and intellectual excitement. Fine, in a price-clipped dust jacket.
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