Category: Art, Architecture & Design

Under This Roof: Family Homes of Southern Ontario

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Toronto, Doubleday : 1980

Seller ID: 09769

ISBN-13: 9780385156363

Condition: Fine

Sixty pen & ink drawings of heritage homes in Southern Ontario. Commentary by Peter J. Stokes. 131pp, illustrated. Book is bright and fresh with sound binding. Dustjacket is lightly soiled with some edge wear.
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Leonardo: Discovering the Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

By: BRAMLY, Serge

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Harpercollins - Burlingame : 1991

Seller ID: 056374

ISBN-13: 9780060160654

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Biography of Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519. Serge Bramly's acclaimed biography reveals Leonardo to be as complicated, seductive, and profoundly sympathetic as the figures he painted. Bramly spent five years gathering evidence to reconstruct the artist's life--from his early years as an illegitimate child to his death in the arms of the King of France. Four pages of color photographs; 75 b&w photos. xvii, 493 p. ill. 24 cm. First published in France in 1988. Translated by Sin Reynolds for the First American edition. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are frequently incorrect and are vague estimat...
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The English Castle

By: BRAUN, Hugh

Price: $9.95

Publisher: London, Batsford : 1948

Seller ID: 08711

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

Story of English Castles. Foreword by Hilaire Belloc. 120pp, illustrated from Photographs and Drawings. Very clean and bright with solid binding, but no dustjacket.
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Porcelnov Tradice

By: BRAUNOVA, Dagmar

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Czech Republic, Haas & Czjzek : 1992

Seller ID: 051908

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

Vydno k 200. vroc zaloen prvn porcelnky v Cechch. Kniha seznamuje s histori vroby porcelnu v severozpadnch Cechch, se zkladnmi vvojovmi etapami vroby ceskho porcelnu a s tradic cibulovho vzoru v Cechch. Pribliuje nejstar cesk manufaktury na vrobu porcelnu i prvn porcelnku. 239 pages, profusely photo illustrated, mostly in color. Text in Czech with a nine-page sectio in English towards the end. Hight quality production values. Bright, clean and unmarked in a nearly similar dustjacket. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based ...
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Briggs' Patent Transferring Designs

By: BRIGGS & CO.

Price: $350.00

Publisher: New York, Briggs & Co.

Seller ID: 040260

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Good to VG

Unusual book of Victorian designs and motifs. [4pp, index], 192pp, 21pp [with separate title page - viz - Briggs & Co., Patent Transferring Papers Village Scenes. A Warm Iron Passed Over the Back of These Papers Transfers the Pattern to Any Fabric]. These 'Village Scenes' are by Kate Greenaway. There 21 pages containing 56 images. There are a number of condition issues with this copy and we have been unable to compare its contents and pagination with any other known copy. Please contact us for scans and detailed information. Weight, 360g.
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Western Red Cedar; For Naturally Beautiful Protection

By: BRITISH COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS LTD

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Vancouver, B. C. Forest Products

Seller ID: 054321

Binding: Stapled Wrappers

Condition: Fine

Brochure promoting the use of British Columbia Western Red Cedar lumber in building projects. High quality brochure in colour. 8pp. Undated, circa 1960. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail.
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Some Aspects of Contemporary British Painting

By: BRITISH COUNCIL

Price: $15.00

Publisher: London, British Council

Seller ID: 17608

Binding: Printed Wraps

Condition: Near Fine

Catalog of an Exhibition organised by the British Council. Circulated in Canada by the National Gallery of Canada. Undated, but 1964. Parallel text in English & French. [40pp]. illustrated in color. Bright, clean copy with a sound binding.Very minor wear to wraps otherwise Fine. Weight, 180g.
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Earth Songs, Moon Dreams: Paintings by American Indian Women

By: BRODER, Patricia Janis

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A., St Martins Press : 1999

Seller ID: 043970

ISBN-13: 9780312205348

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Fine

Book is a celebration of the contributions of Native American women to America's cultural heritage. Artwork, both traditional and modern, is from 57 tribes in the USA and Canada featuring the work of over 120 individuals. OCLC Number: 41310098. Description: xviii, 296 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Book s bright, clean and unmarked, the interior still fresh. Binding is tight and square and there is no trace of wear to the cloth except at the very tips of the corners. The unclipped dustjacket is also very bright and clean. One small, closed tear at the head of the spine, otherwise near new. Heavy book for ...
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Photograph of Milan Cathedral, circa 1870s

By: BROGI, Giacomo

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Italy, Edizioni Broggi

Seller ID: 047753

Condition: Good VG

Antique Albumen photograph of Milan Cathedral. Undated, circa 1870s. Catalog No. 3818 [see Google]. Photo fron the Studio of Giacomo Broggi, 1822-1881. Sepia toned. Woderful full-frame composition. Great, sharp detail. Unmounted. Scan available.
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Albumen Photograph, Unmounted, of Amalfi Contorni di Napoli - Amalfi - Cattedrale [S. Andrea] Construzione del secolo XI

By: BROGI, Giacomo [1822-1881]

Price: $30.00

Publisher: Italy, Edizioni Brogi

Seller ID: 052079

Condition: VG+

Albumen photograph by the the Italian photograph, Giacomo Brogi [1822-1881]. Titled - 'No. 5151 Contorni di Napoli; Amalfi, Cattedrale [S. Andrea] construzone delo secolo XI'. Wonderful, period architectural detail. Photograph is undated, but is circa 1875. Sepia toned, unmounted albumen print. Wonderful composition and clear, sharp detail. Size - 19 by 24.5 cm. Further details available. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size...
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Five Variations on the Theme of Japanese Painting

By: BRONSTEIN, Leo

Price: $35.00

Publisher: Freeport, Brandeis University/Bond Wheelwright : 1969

Seller ID: 039095

ISBN: 870271059

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Near Fine

The author attempts to lead the reader to a better understanding of Japanese painting. 373pp, illustrated in b&w and in color. Illustration on paper pasted to front board. Original transparent, plastic dustjacket is present, missing small pieces at edges. Also, laid-in, is a printed sheet review/summary of the book. Heavy, book weighing 1.45kg.
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Castles: A History and Guide

By: BROWN, R. Allen; PRESTWICH, Michael; COULSON, Charles

Price: $16.00

Publisher: Poole, UK, Blandford Press Limited : 1980

Seller ID: 043972

ISBN-13: 9780713711004

Binding: Cloth

Condition: About Fine

Examines the development and function of the castle from the ninth century through the fifteenth century. Foreword by Sir John Hackett ; special consultant, R. Allen Brown ; [main contributors] Michael Prestwich, Charles Coulson192 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., (some col.), maps (some col.), plans, ports. ; 29 cm. Book is bright, clean and unmarked, binding is tight and square. No wear to cloth.Unclipped dustjacket is nearly similar. Weight, 987g.
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The Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore: An Illustrated History of Railway Stations in Canada

By: BROWN, Ron

Price: $14.50

Publisher: Peterborough, ON, Broadview Press : 1991

Seller ID: 040346

ISBN-13: 9780921149842

Binding: Cloth Boards, Gilt Titles

Condition: Near Fine

First book to cover Canada's railway stations coast to coast. Dozens of rare, archival photos.200pp, profusely photo illustrated. Bright, clean copy with a sound binding. Unmarked except for a gift inscription to the ffep. No wear to cloth. Dustjacket, unclipped, is similar. Weight, 850g.
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Paul Klee: Works from the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf

By: BROWNSON, Robert - Editor

Price: $17.95

Publisher: Vancouver, Vancouver Art Gallery : 1984

Seller ID: 17960

Binding: Printed Card Wraps

Condition: Fine

Catalog of an Exhibition held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in February of 1984 featuring art works by Paul Klee [1879-1940] from the Flee Collection in Dusseldorf. 82pp, profusely illustrated in b&w. Bright, clean copy with a sound binding. About 'as new'. Weight, 375g.
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Svenskt Glas

By: BRUNIUS, J., & HULDT, A. Et al

Price: $100.00

Publisher: Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand : 1991

Seller ID: 31771

ISBN-13: 9789146155126

Binding: Cloth, Gilt

Condition: New

Comprehensive book on Swedish Glassware. Swedish language text. 443pp, profusely color photo illustrated. High quality publication. A 'new book' from the bankrupt stock of an Art/Design dealer. Still sealed in the shrink-wrap applied to minimize handling. Very heavy book - weighing 2.5kg. Information available.
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Norman Rockwell: A Sixty Year Retrospective

By: BUECHNER, Thomas S. - Editor

Price: $16.00

Publisher: New York, Harry N. Abrams Inc : 1972

Seller ID: 06079

ISBN: 8109-2049-2

Binding: Lamintaed Pictorial Boards

Condition: VG+

Catalogue of an Exhibition organized by 'Bernard Danenberg Galleries, New York' with text by Thomas S. Buechner. 155pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and in color.
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Arctic Journey: Paintings, Sketches, and Reminiscences of a Vanishing World

By: BUERSCHAPER, Peter

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Toronto, Pagurian Press : 1977

Seller ID: 07725

ISBN-13: 9780889320598

Binding: Cloth, Gilt Titles

Condition: About Fine

Story of an artists first encounter with the North - a daily diary, 20 color paintings and numerous sketches.126pp, illustrated in color and in b&w. Bright, clean copy. DJ has minor top edge wear. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are frequently incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. WE use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usually $6.50. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destin...
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The Passionate Eye: Impressionist and Other Master Paintings

By: BUHRLE, Emil G.

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Zurich, Switzerland, Artemis : 1990

Seller ID: 048573

ISBN-13: 9783760810300

Binding: Printed Card Wrappers

Condition: Near Fine

Catalog of an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., May 6-July 15, 1990 and other places through Apr. 9, 1991. "This exhibition has been organized by the Foundation Emil G. Buhrle Collection, Zurich, Switzerland and the National Gallery of Art, Washington."--T.p. verso. Spine title: E.G. Buhrle collection, master paintings. 244 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm. English language text. Bright, clean copy, unmarked. Tight, square binding, light spine creases. Heavy work weighing 1.475kg.
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Ancient and Medieval Art: A Short History

By: BULLEY, Margaret H.

Price: $14.00

Publisher: London, Methuen & Co. : 1919

Seller ID: 20295

Binding: Cloth Boards, Gilt Titles

Condition: About VG

History of Ancient and Medieval Art - Paleolithic, Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Chinese, Aegean, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Gothic. Re-issue of the 1914 edition with a new introduction. 328pp, 40 illustrations. Bright, clean interior with a sound binding. Hinges undamaged. Old bookplate to ffep. Old signatures to fpde. A little wear to blue cloth at extremities. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weighs 660g unpacked. Canadian domestic postal rates rise wi...
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The Cathedrals of England and Wales. First Series.

By: BUMPUS, Thomas Francis

Price: $19.50

Publisher: London, T. Werner Laurie : 1905

Seller ID: 11467

Binding: Full Leather

Condition: Very Good

Single first volume of a series of three. Features nine English Cathedrals. xii, 282pp, photo illustrated, fixed silk page marker. Bound in bright, red leather on semi-rigid boards. Bright, gilt titles to the front boards; ttles and gilt decoration to the spine. Minor wear to the leather at the tips; scratch to the leather at the top fore-corner of the rear panel. Unpacked weight, 455g. We ship Worldwide using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates ...
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Category: Art, Architecture & Design