9780953657421 - The Life and Works of John Carr of York von Wragg, Brian (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. viii, 252 pp. Hardcover in unclipped pictorial jacket. Minor crushing to jacket extremities. Clean. Illustrated throughout in black and white. The late Brian Wragg pioneered Carr studies, but he never completed the monograph on the architect that he planned. Giles Worsley is author of Classical Architecture in Britain: the Heroic Age, which won the Yorkshire Post Art Award for 1995. 0953657426 4to.

HARD BACK. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. ARCHITECTURE. 260pp. 256 illustrations. The only work on the leading architect in the North in the late 18th century.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 252 p. : ill., ports., plans ; 29 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 242) and index. Contents: Family background -- Early days -- The first buildings -- Architect of York -- The Standhouse on the Knavesmire -- Harewood House -- Civic dignitary -- Politician -- Bridges -- Patronage -- London and abroad -- Social life -- The office -- Supplier of chimneypieces -- Travel -- Drawings -- Models -- Estimates -- Constructions -- Accounts -- Fees -- Craftsmen -- Family and friends -- Finances -- Ailments and travel -- The last years -- Postscript : Carr's legacy -- Catalogue -- Appendix : John Carr's commissions arranged by date. Subjects; Carr, John 1723-1807. Country homes England Yorkshire. Country homes England History 18th century. Architects England Yorkshire 18th century ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire 18th century ; Catalogs. Architects England ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogs. Architects England ; Biography. ARCHITECTURE, ENGLAND, 18TH CENTURY : 1751-1800. Architects England Yorkshire ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogs. Architects England Yorkshire ; Catalogues. Architects England Biography. Architects England Yorkshire Eighteenth century ; Biography. Architects England Yorkshire Eighteenth century ; Catalogs. John Carr of York [1723-1807]Architects England Yorkshire. Yorkshire (England) History. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 260pp hardback, black boards gilt in wrapper, well illustrated.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Oblong, York, 2000. Hard Cover. Book condition : Near fine. very clean copy. Appears little read. Jacket has mild shelf wear. Superb photographs. Heavy book may incur extra postage.

FIRST EDITION 4to. black cloth hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 252pp., Indexed, profusely illustrated in b/w. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. A VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (SHELF 7) ISBN: 0953657426 PLEASE NOTE: HEAVY BOOK (1.3 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.