Adshead Patrick Abercrombie (17 results)

Paper Covers. Condition: Good Condition, Illustrated with Maps, Drawings and Photos (illustrator). Architecture, The Journal of the Department of Civic Design at the School of Architecture of the University of Liverpool. Paper covers show soil and are tanned. 220pp. One plate at back of book has creases & closed tear repair at lower outer corner. Content is clean, bright and sound but covers show minor soil and top and bottom of spine is rubbed and has tape repair. Photos available on request.

Green/Grey Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A survey of its existing state and some suggestions for its future preservation prepared for the Thames Valley branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England, with a preface by John Buchan. xvi, 106pp, illustrated with colour frontispiece, black & white photos, drawings and maps and 6 detailed folding colour maps, very light spotting to rear of frontispiece and final pages otherwise pages appear clean, bookplate to pastedown, grey/green cloth, gilt lettering to spine and upper board, spine tanned. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LARGE, HEAVY BOOK MAY COST EXTRA TO SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE UK. Size: Quarto.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the essence of a monumental exhibition and conference on Town Planning and Housing held in Liverpool, England in 1914. The conference brought together the finest minds of the day to discuss the pressing issues of urban planning, with particular emphasis on the need for improved housing and transportation infrastructure. The book not only provides a fascinating historical glimpse into early 20th century town planning thought, but it also offers valuable insights that remain relevant today. The conference participants grappled with the challenges of creating livable, healthy, and sustainable cities while also accommodating the needs of industry and commerce. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the importance of arterial roads, the need for green spaces, and the role of public transportation in reducing congestion. The book's detailed account of the conference proceedings, complete with questions and discussions from the floor, offers unique insights into the evolution of town planning as a discipline. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of urban planning, or the ongoing challenges of creating livable and sustainable cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dustwrapper slightly foxed but unclipped. Robust packaging. Tracking can be added to overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition. No ownership marks. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: xx,81pp, illus & fold-out maps, 26 x 17 cm. No ownership marks.

First Edition: Hardback, green bds., gold titles, 170 x 260 mm., 700g., 80 pp., with Appendices, illustrated with 20 Plates and 9 large pull-out maps, previous owner's name on ffep., light edge wear to bds., original unclipped dw., worn and chipped with some loss and markings to front cover of dw., G-/VG copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Preface by John Buchan (author of The 39 Steps. )Prepared for the Thames Valley Branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England. The binding is firm and tight. The light grey boards are very clean and bright. The interior is also very clean with no inscriptions. The scarce, tan-coloured dust-wrapper (with a photo of Henley bridge to the front panel) is in reasonably good condition, but with marks to cover & minor edgewear. Copiously illustrated with colour plates, maps, charts, (colour and black and white) and numerous black and white photos.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Bien.

8°, 247-342 s. einige Abb., IV Index., Broschur, Etwas beschienen, min stockfl. London traffic; Town planning in Greater London; On the Inter-Action between dwellings and their occupants in Germany an England; Decorations and Furnishing of the city: Clock monuments.? 1100 gr. Schlagworte: Architektur - Städtebau.

8vo, xx, 80pp, b/w frontispiece, 20 b/w plates, 9 folding maps, orig. green cloth gilt. A VG++ clean copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Planning report complete with many fold up Maps and plans Illustrated with photgraphs corners rubbed ow in fine cond.

Frontis, xx, 80pp+ 8 fold-out maps, incl colour + 20 plates. 26x16, green cloth with glt lettering. Cloth slightly marked and pulled, very good thus. Nicely produced planning study of this county, with excellent illustrations. The area was still predominately rural. Also useful for the City of Oxford's position in the county.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A beautifully illustrated first edition survey of the Thames Valley from Cricklade to Staines, with plates and colour folding maps. First edition, uncommon. This beautifully illustrated study of the Thames Valley gives a historical and topographical contexts to Cricklade, Staines, and its surrounding areas. Illustrations include thirty-two black-and-white photograph plates, some of which were taken by the Earl of Mayo, as well as five colour folding maps.The topographical survey is divided into two parts, the first being the general survey of existing conditions, while the second part concerns recommendations for the area. Chapter headings include 'Towns and Villages', 'Bridges', 'Landscape Character', and 'Special Areas to be Preserved'.Prepared by The Earl of Mayo, S. D. Adshead and Patrick Abercrombie, with assistance from W. Harding Thompson, a member of the Thames Valley Branch of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent. Cloth is bright, with a single mark to rear board. A bit of spotting to text block. Prior owner's ink inscription to front endpaper. Dust wrapper has a bit of edge wear that has resulted in a small closed tear to top of front wrap as well as two to the head of spine. A bit of spotting to top edge, with a few marks to front and rear wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout, as well as plates and folding maps. Very Good Indeed. book.

1931. Oxford University Press. Hardback. Book - Good. Ex-lib.

1929. University of London Press, Ltd. Hardback. Book - Poor, ex-lib, boards stained, heavy damage to spine. Would rebind well.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1914 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 214 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 214 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1914. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 208, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 208 208.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1914. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 214, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 214 214.