Architecture, an Introduction by W. R. Lethaby, Home University Library Series, Published by Thornton Butterworth in 1935, Hardcover Book

W. R. Lethaby ( William Richard Lethaby, 1857 - 1931)

Published by Thorton butterworth, 1935

This small book is "Architecture, an Introduction to the History and Theory of the Art of Building" by W. R. Lethaby. Published in London by Thorton Butterworth in 1935 in their "Home University Library" series, it is a reprint, the original having been issued by Oxford University. This is the third Printing of the Revised edition. This is only a brief introduction to what is, really , a massive subject. But this small book should provide a decent introduction, brushing the surface only . and not entering into beyond a mere mention, of modern buildings. Do not Look for skyscrapers in this book. The emphasis is on early architecture. there are a few line illustrations scattered through the text, but, again, it is mostly text, requiring the reader to actively use their imaginations to picture what is being discussed. ******************************************** SEIRES : The Home University Library / TITLE : Architecture, an Introduction to the History and Theory of the Art of Building / AUTHOR : W. R. Lethaby ( William Richard Lethaby, 1857 - 1931. Friend of William Morris, Influenced English Arts and Crafts architecture , conservator, and teacher) / IMPRINT : Thorton Butterworth / PLACE : London / DATE : (April 1935) / EDITION : Reprint - 3rd Printing of the Second Butterworth Edition / STATUS : OP / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains line drawings and ground plans through the text; has a brief Bibliography, and an Index; 252 Pages plus four pages of publisher's list; 4" x 6 1/2" (approx. 18mo); hardcover - gray, cloth covered binding with dark blue lettering and decorative embellishment; publisher's device stamped in dark blue on front board. Top edge of text-block dyed dark gray. No dust-jacket. On the rear paste-down is affixed a small bookshop label - the original shop that first sold the book (W. K. Morton & Sons / Booksellers and Stationers / Horncastle ) ************************************** CONDITION - VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned book that remains clean and presentable, with the following particulars noted :: EXTERIOR -- Spine surface is darkened; spine extremities are compressed; boards display modest surface rub; soft bumps to corner tips; top block edge is rubbed, else edges are toned but clean . / BINDING -- There is a decided lean towards the front as well as a slight bow to the boards. the leaves open widely and the whole is not as tight as when issued, however the book remains fairly solid, with no detached or loose leaves. / INTERIOR -- A fairly modern heraldic bookplate is affixed to the front paste-down; opposite, at the top of the front free end-paper is the joint marital signature of the same individual as the bookplate , dated 6 June 1964. The paper throughout is lightly toned, else the interior is clean with no marking. / DUST-JACKET -- Not Present. Seller Inventory # 1962

Bibliographic Details

Title: Architecture, an Introduction by W. R. ...
Publisher: Thorton butterworth
Publication Date: 1935
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket