Halfpenny John William (35 results)

Condition: New. pp. 43.

Condition: New. pp. 43.

Condition: New. pp. 43.

Hardback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 229.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Original purple cloth stamped in white. Reprint of the 1752 edition. Spine and board extremities sunned. Contents fine. ; quarto; 25 pages.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hard cover. Very good condition with light sunning to spine, light rubbing to front board at bottom corner, cloth boards lightly speckled with tiny white spots near edge of spine and bottom edge, small white spot on rear board, otherwise fine, interior clean and tight with little age.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good + to Very Good. Binding tight; interior clean; teal end pages. Pale green cloth-covered boards with silver lettering and design; fading along edges; spine faded. Some Chinese-inspired architectural designs with instructions. 1968 reprint from the 1755 3rd edition. Unpaginated. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Reprint. Originally published by Robert Sayer, London, 1752. [25 p.]. 31 cm. 12 p. of architectural plans. Purple cloth with white print. Spine and edges faded.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Benjamin Blom 1968 reprint. 8vo hardcover. As-new condition, still in publisher's shrink wrap. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with care in a box.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of classical architecture, exploring the five orders as defined by the renowned architect, Palladio. The author, drawing inspiration from ancient edifices, provides detailed instructions on the construction and proportions of each orderââ âTuskan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Compositeââ âoffering practical guidance for aspiring architects and enthusiasts. The text examines the principles of balance, strength, and beauty as articulated by Vitruvius, highlighting the importance of achieving harmony between function and aesthetics in any structure. The author also explores various architectural elements, including bases, capitals, intercolumniations, and pilasters, providing a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of these orders. Throughout the book, the author draws from his own observations of ancient buildings, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations that enrich the reader's understanding of these architectural principles. The book's insightful analysis of classical architecture serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of this timeless art form. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New York and London: Benjamin Blom, 1968. 1968 facimile of the 1752 edition with reproductions of the original engravings. Purple cloth printed in white, no dustjacket, likely as issued. Very good with light shelf ribbing, good hinges, firm text block, clean pages, no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Exlibrary, usual marks; no library marks on Plates; green cloth covers with white titles and design detail on front; covers faded at spine and along upper edge; four sections, each with plates illustrated and described; 1968 reprint of the Third Edition published in 1755 by Robert Sayer, London.…

Hardback. Condition: New.

10.25"x12.25", pp. 17, includes multiple pages of architectural designs and illustrations, a facsimile of the 1752 original. Cover boards exhibit light wear and color fading. Inside pages clean without visible markings. "First published London 1752 / Reprinted 1968" Hardcover bound in lavender cloth boards, white stamping on cover and spine.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. 61 pages of Chinoiserie designs for follies, arches, pavilions, gazeboes and gates, dated 1752 with a note that it would be "suitable for architects and designers". Ref. No. 3.

Four works in one. 8vo. (8 x 5 inches). [Chinese Taste:] Second edition. 8, 8, 8, [2] 2. 28 pp. Engraved title and 60 engraved plates, 11 folding. [Country Gentleman's]: First edition. [4] 3-14. 18 pp. 25 engraved plates. Advertisement. [Gothick Taste]: First edition. [2] 3-8. 8 pp. 16 engraved plates. [Useful Architecture]: First edition. [iv] 1-22 25-79 [1]. 86 pp. Advertisement. 20 engraved plates, all folding. Pagination gap as issued. Contemporary calf roll-tooled in gilt, five raised bands forming six compartments, title in gilt on red morocco lettering-piece in second compartment, laid paper with all edges flecked red Four historically significant architectural pattern books by Halfpenny in a flawless sammelband; these designs epitomize mid-eighteenth-century English country architecture. "Halfpenny's pattern books for chinoiserie in the form of garden furniture, temples, bridges, and other follies were the first of their kind and were enormously successful." [ODNB] William Halfpenny was an English architect in the first half of the 18th century, whose earliest known building was the Holy Church Trinity in Leeds (1723). But Halfpenny's main importance lies in his prolific writing and publishing of architectural pattern books. Halfpenny's writing focused on the practical information a builder or carpenter would need, but also positioned the works to "gentleman draughtsmen" intent on designing their own houses. Halfpenny's influential books often served as the blueprint for early American houses and their detailing, including Mount Clare in Baltimore County, Maryland, and the Chase-Lloyd House in Annapolis, Maryland. The present sammelband is a remarkable collection of these seminal aesthetic works. The engravings by Richard Parr after Halfpenny are beautifully presented and assiduously described in the four volumes. [Chinese Taste]: Halfpenny's important four-part work of Chinoiserie designs. "Halfpenny's was the first collection of Chinese architectural designs to be published. His work apparently sold well, for over the next two years, he and his son John issued three additional collections of designs, brought together under a new title in 1752 as Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste. The plates include designs for garden seats, alcoves, temples, and the many other subjects specified on the title pages." [Archer] [Country Gentleman's]: This volume provides illustrations, plans, descriptions, and elevations for thirty-two designs of garden pavilions, summer buildings, and pleasure boats in the Chinoiserie and Gothick aesthetics, along with the estimated prices for their construction. [Gothick Taste]: A sequel to the earlier Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste, published in line with the popular association of the Chinese and Gothick styles as similar capricious novelties. "Halfpenny inverted the Renaissance hierarchy of architectural genres, suggesting that smaller buildings, rather than cathedrals or palaces, epitomized architectural details. The text consists of keys for the plans, specifications, and cost estimates. In several plans and elevations there is an attractive clarity to the design, achieved through use of simple geometric forms such as squares, rectangles, and triangles." [Archer] [Useful Architecture]: Originally issued under the title Six New Designs for Convenient Farm Houses in 1750. This 1752 edition was the first under the Useful Architecture title. Editions in 1755 and 1760 followed. The conception and execution of this publication is similar to A New and Compleat System of Architecture by Halfpenny. This edition attests to the popularity of this farmhouse manual, which was used by gentlemen building tenant farms on their country estates. Archer 131.1, 136.1, 134.2, 137.1. Berlin Catalog 2282. Colvin, p.379. ESTC N23353, T79273, T79274. Harris, BABW 288, 311, 312, 317. ODNB. Park, List 21, 27, 30. RIBA 1440. Schimmelman 40. Wiebenson III-D-26.…

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 1728. 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: - 62, 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. 62 62.…

no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.

no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1755 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: 168 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: 168 Language: English.…

Third edition, enlarged "with the Addition of Four Plates in Quarto" (first published in 1752). Engraved general title-page and 64 engraved plates (4 folding) by Parr and B. Cole. Four parts in one volume, with separate title-pages. Part I (New Designs for Chinese Temples): plates 1-14 (including engraved sectional title), 8 pp. text. Part II (New Designs for Chinese Bridges): plates 15-28, 8 pp. text. Part III (New Designs for Chinese Doors): plates 29-44, 4 pp. text. Part IV (New Designs for Chinese Gates): plates 45-64; 8 pp text. 8vo. The fashion for the Chinese style was initiated, according to Harris, by Frederick, the Prince of Wales, who in 1749 had a "House of Confucius" built for him at Kew, as well as a Chinese barge with oarsman in Oriental costume to row him up and down the Thames. William Halfpenny was never a designer to miss his opportunity to exploit the latest fashion: "Halfpenny's role had never been to reform taste but to reduce it to practicable terms and disseminate it, as he said of his Chinese designs. 'to workmen at a distance from the Metropolis'. . The fact that these exotic [i.e., Chinese and Moorish] styles had no established rules must have made them especially attractive to the inventive, non-conforming William Halfpenny. The liberties he was able to take in altering , combining, and adapting them to British requirements were greater in degree but the same in principle as those he had taken with the Palladian idiom" (Harris, p. 221). Harris 302 Later half calf and marbled boards (somewhat rubbed and scuffed); title-page soiled, both plates and text spotted, mostly at outer margins Engraved general title-page and 64 engraved plates (4 folding) by Parr and B. Cole. Four parts in one volume, with separate title-pages. Part I (New Designs for Chinese Temples): plates 1-14 (including engraved sectional title), 8 pp. text. Part II (New Designs for Chinese Bridges): plates 15-28, 8 pp. text. Part III (New Designs for Chinese Doors): plates 29-44, 4 pp. text. Part IV (New Designs for Chinese Gates): plates 45-64; 8 pp text. 8vo Third edition, enlarged "with the Addition of Four Plates in Quarto" (first published in 1752).…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 168 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1755. This important English architectural pattern book presents designs in the chinoiserie taste for gardens, parks, houses, and ornamental landscaping. It is organized in four parts and offers temple forms, bridges, arches, garden seats, gates, windows, doors, staircases, and other decorative structures, together with practical instructions for workmen and cost estimates. A significant mid-18th-century source for the study of Chinese-inspired ornament and English garden design. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 62 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1728. A concise architectural treatise on the drawing and proportioning of the classical orders, with practical instructions for columns, bases, capitals, entablatures, pedestals, and arches. The work reflects Palladian principles and is of interest to collectors of architectural theory, early English design manuals, and eighteenth-century practical illustration. Title-page engraved; with head-piece and decorative initial. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 12.7 x 19.05 cms} 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 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1752. 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:- 43, 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. 43.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1753. 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:- 69, 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. 69.…

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 1756. 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:- 74, 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. 74 74.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 238 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1757. An eighteenth-century architectural work devoted to the principles of construction and architectural composition, with a set of technical plates illustrating the elements, details, and uses of the built environment. Of particular interest for the history of practical architecture, construction treatises, and illustrated sources intended for craftsmen, architects, and informed enthusiasts. This eighteenth-century architectural work presents the principles of building and design through a practical and accessible exposition supported by technical plates. It is of particular interest to readers concerned with the history of architecture, building practice, and illustrated treatises intended for craftsmen, designers, and informed readers. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1755. 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:- 162, 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. 162.…