Hunter Architect (5 results)

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6ĵ''. Pugin is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, and its clock tower, the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell known as Big Ben. Contains 58 pp + covers with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARCHITECTURE.

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6ĵ''. Pugin is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, and its clock tower, the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell known as Big Ben. Contains 58 pp + covers with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Loosely inserted is a folded 4 pp flyer 'A Brief Walk Round Guide.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ARCHITECTURE.

For more information on Common, see his entry in the Oxford DNB. Both items on aged and worn paper. ONE: Typed Letter Signed. 31 March 1900. 1p., 4to. 'I bought a gross of balls of Hunter and paid for them on the understanding that I should take them as I wanted them'. He has a rough idea how many he has had, and will be 'able to say exactly when I look in my locker'. He ends by asking the firm to refer to Hunter's books regarding the matter. TWO: Typed Receipt, signed by Common over two red Inland Revenue penny stamps. 12 May 1900. 1p., 4to. 'Received of Messrs Emmerson & Co. Of Sandwich, The sum of £3 . 0 . 0, in discharge of balance due to me by Mr. Ramsay Hunter, For Golf Balls not delivered after having been paid for by me'. B. J. W. Hill and Peter Hill, in their 'History of Royal St. George's Golf Course' (1987), refer to Hunter as an experienced Scottish professional, Green Keeper and Caddie Master, and possible designer of the course and supervisor of the work force which created it. Hunter relinquished his business of 'Golf Club and Ball Maker', which he operated from the club, in 1900, after which his accounts were handled by Emmerson & Co.

1p., 4to. Beneath the heading is the following printed statement, with Hunter's additions in square brackets: 'DEAR SIR, | Annexed is a correct statement of money expended on Course from [19th February] to [24th February] | Your obedient Servant | [Ramsay Hunter]'. Beneath this are five printed columns: Name; Days; Rate; Amount; Signature. The workers, each of whom signs, are: H. Carlton (who for example works for seven days at a rate of 3/, earning a guinea); C. Norris; W. Holman; W. Reynolds (2); Thomas Wright; R. Smith; F. Knowles; A. Knowles; John Sackett; J. Wood; Coleman; Fagg. Wood and Fagg each sign with a cross. The total bill is £12 7s 6d. B. J. W. Hill and Peter Hill, in their 'History of Royal St. George's Golf Course' (1987), refer to Hunter as an experienced Scottish professional, Green Keeper and Caddie Master, and possible designer of the course and supervisor of the work force which created it. Hunter relinquished his business in 1900, after which his accounts were handled by the bankers Emmerson & Co. of Sandwich.

Condition: Very good +. Quarto. 100 loose sheets laid into the publisher's portfolio. The design sheets are labeled in order from "A-202" to "A301." While seemingly an odd series numbering, there do not appear to be any missing elements. Portfolio ripped and torn, with some staining, but the internal contents are about fine with only the most trivial occasional corner crease. A fantastic, stylized presentation of 100 different house designs, with exterior drawings and floor plans. Though undated, the style is indicative of the boom in single family home construction during the first quarter of the 20th century. OCLC records several holdings of similar portfolios from this firm (all dating from the 1920s), but not this one, and we could not trace any of them in auction records. A fantastic, highly visual document of interwar American architecture.