Ayrton Maxwell (31 results)

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 70pp. Illustrated throughout - full page plates. Interesting topography reference literature. The book is in very good condition - very clean and bright. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service. Maxwell Ayrton (illustrator).…

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Quarter Bound in Linen. Condition: Very Good. No. 196pp. 239 b&w illustrations. There is a little staining to the bottom corner of the pages, else a very good copy. Heavy item, please ask for a quote for postage.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. No Dustwrapper. 1st. 196 pp. Cloth sl marked but overall a very nice copy. Heavy book will incur additional shipping charges overseas. Initials in ink to fep which is sl spotted.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use' is an authoritative exploration of the craftsmanship and aesthetic evolution of ironwork as a medium for both utility and beauty. Written by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock, this work provides a comprehensive survey of the history of wrought iron, particularly focusing on its integration into architecture and the decorative arts. The book delves into the technical mastery required to manipulate iron, tracing its development from early utilitarian forms to the highly ornate designs found in grand estates, churches, and public buildings. Through a detailed examination of styles and techniques, the authors highlight the artistic significance of gates, railings, and screens, showcasing how iron was used to define spaces and express architectural character across different historical periods. 'Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use' serves as an invaluable resource for architects, designers, and historians, offering a deep appreciation for the blacksmith's skill and the enduring legacy of metal craftsmanship. By documenting the intricate details and structural possibilities of the material, this work remains a seminal reference for anyone interested in the intersection of traditional craft and decorative design.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use' is an authoritative exploration of the craftsmanship and aesthetic evolution of ironwork as a medium for both utility and beauty. Written by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock, this work provides a comprehensive survey of the history of wrought iron, particularly focusing on its integration into architecture and the decorative arts. The book delves into the technical mastery required to manipulate iron, tracing its development from early utilitarian forms to the highly ornate designs found in grand estates, churches, and public buildings. Through a detailed examination of styles and techniques, the authors highlight the artistic significance of gates, railings, and screens, showcasing how iron was used to define spaces and express architectural character across different historical periods. 'Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use' serves as an invaluable resource for architects, designers, and historians, offering a deep appreciation for the blacksmith's skill and the enduring legacy of metal craftsmanship. By documenting the intricate details and structural possibilities of the material, this work remains a seminal reference for anyone interested in the intersection of traditional craft and decorative design.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair overall condition, binding good, light tanning to page edges, cover & spine have marks, edge wear, an old price labels and some edge curling etc.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. First Edition. Country Life Limited, 1929. back cover lightly bowed with small stains. front cover has small stains and frayed spot, about 1 1/2 inches long, at fore-edge. tiny bottom edge dents; corners lightly bumped. foxing on edges. binding tight, interior clean; due to the size of this item, additional shipping charges will apply. First Edition. hardcover. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Published by Country Life Ltd in 1929, here is the first hardback printing of Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock's WROUGHT IRON AND ITS DECORATIVE USE. Grey cloth binding, half black cloth binding, gilt spine and front cover lettering, marbled end papers, 196 superbly illustrated pages including architectural plates throughout the book is in very good condition with a few bumps to the edges and corners of the boards. The book is extremely heavy and therefore additional postage MUST be applied to areas OUTSIDE the UK as follows: Europe £8, Rest of the World (excluding Canada) £12, Canada (please contact for a quote BEFORE ordering). UK postage is as listed and will be tracked for this item.…

hardcover. Condition: very good. First. 239 black & white photographic illustrations. 196 pages, small folio, black & grey cloth (rubbed and a bit damaged at foot of spine), 2 small bookplates on inside front cover and an ownership stamp on the title page. London: Country Life, (1929). First Edition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. London - Country Life Ltd; New York: Charles Scribner's Sons - 1929 First edition - Hardcover. No jacket. Ex-library copy with the usual stamps or markings and may contain some pencil inscriptions. Re-cased/ re-jointed. Some pages are lightly tanned along the edges. Otherwise a good copy of this scarce and sought after reference work. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Please note, this is a heavy item, additional postage may be requested from international orders.…

[viii], 196 pp, numerous photo illustrations & text sketches. Original two tone cloth gilt 1/4 style. 4to. Minor marks to cloth, faint marginal age browning to contents.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy quarto 196pp., frontis., b/w pls., text ills., bibliog., index, Well-illustrated account with fine photography on heavy art paper. Black cloth with bright gilt titles in a rather worn but mostly complete dust jacket. Uncommon.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The set of three vols of Gavin Maxwell's 'Ring of Bright Water' trilogy. All are first editions, first impressions. 'Ring' (pub 1960, 211pp), 'Rocks' (pub 1963, 186pp), 'Raven' (pub 1968, 211pp). All have some edge wear, chipping, short closed tears and creasing to tops and bottoms of jackets and spine, corners rubbed and bruised, some slight spotting to page fore edges, 'Ring' has previous owner's name to second ffep, 'Rocks' and 'Ring' have no inscriptions, all are price clipped, all are internally clean tight and squareish, overall a vg+ set. Fifty years ago Gavin Maxwell (1914-69), a Scottish naturalist, traveller and author, went to live in an abandoned house on a shingle beach on the west coast of Scotland. A haven for wildlife, he named his home Camusfearna and settled there with the otters Mij, Edal and Teko. 'Ring of Bright Water' chronicles Gavin Maxwell's first ten years with the otters and touched the hearts of readers the world over, brilliantly evoking life with these playful animals in this natural paradise. Two further volumes followed bringing the story full circle telling of the difficult last years and the final abandonment of the settlement. Gavin Maxwell is widely credited with saving the otter as a species in the UK and their subsequent conservation and protection. Scarce in these first impressions. Three heavy hardbacks, extra postage will be required. Illustrations by the author, Peter Scott, Michael Ayrton, Robin McEwen, James Millar Watt et al (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Classic First Edition. Illustrated throughout. Quarto. Original buckram-backed boards.(iv) + 196pps. A Very Good copy of a most attractive book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Black cloth spine a little sun faded.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 224. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 224.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Gr 4° - 196 pp - 239 B/w Plates. Comprehensive study of iron smithing and its decorative use: General History - Fourteenth to Seventeenth Centuries Jean Tijou - The Welsh Smiths - The West of England Smiths - The Midland Smiths - The Decay and Revival of Smith Craft. First edition, text in English. Original binding. In Very good condition.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A superb first edition of this Country Life volume exploring wrought iron and its many decorative uses, lavishly illustrated throughout. The first edition.Michael Ayrton and Arnold Silcock's conclusive work on wrought iron, looking at its general history and its beautiful decorative uses.Chapters in this volume include looking at wrought iron in different centuries and in different parts of England, as well as a chapter of the Huguenot ironworker Jean Tijou, who worked on several key English Baroque buildings.Illustrated with in-text photographs throughout. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little discolouration to the extremities, and a few very light marks. Wrinkle to the tail of the front board, due to a crack to the front paste down. Light spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Various (illustrator). book.…

4to, [xii], 196pp, b/w frontis., 239 b/w plates and illus., orig. cloth gilt. A practically fine copy.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use" is an authoritative exploration of the craftsmanship and aesthetic evolution of ironwork as a medium for both utility and beauty. Written by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock, this work provides a comprehensive survey of the history of wrought iron, particularly focusing on its integration into architecture and the decorative arts. The book delves into the technical mastery required to manipulate iron, tracing its development from early utilitarian forms to the highly ornate designs found in grand estates, churches, and public buildings. Through a detailed examination of styles and techniques, the authors highlight the artistic significance of gates, railings, and screens, showcasing how iron was used to define spaces and express architectural character across different historical periods. "Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use" serves as an invaluable resource for architects, designers, and historians, offering a deep appreciation for the blacksmith's skill and the enduring legacy of metal craftsmanship. By documenting the intricate details and structural possibilities of the material, this work remains a seminal reference for anyone interested in the intersection of traditional craft and decorative design.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1929. 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:- 224, 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. 224 224.…

NA. Condition: Very Good. Panorama, closed, oblong, 23.5 by 32 cm, 6 panels, when spread fully open, 190 cm. Maxwell Ayrton (1874-1960) was a well-known architect, best known as the architect of Wembley Stadium. This panorama is done in pen-and-ink with tinting in brown and green by use of wash. We believe it is an updating of a drawing Ayrton did during the First World War as a presentation to a naval commander during the Second World War. The harbor is filled with warships while the peaceful city and countryside are shown in both the background and foreground. Points of interest are designated by small captions. The cover features a naval emblem as a centerpiece. The panorama is done on a heavy card stock. Condition: light foxing.…