Meason Gilbert Laing (6 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. J.P. Neale (illustrator). A fine original black and white antique engraving from Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales and Scotland. This fine engraving was drawn and published by J.P. Neale 1818-1829. Ilustration comes with separate page of descriptive text. This illustration being a fine exterior view of Lindertis of Forfarshire, titled and dated. Size approx 6 x 5" (16.5 x 13cm). Ready for framing.

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: 392. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1828 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: 392.

Copertina rigida. Condition: Buono. Prima edizione. Prima edizione. Testo inglese. Presentazione di Joshua Reynolds. Cm.29,2x22. Pg.(6), 147, (1). Legatura in tela con tassello in pelle con titoli in oro al dorso. Esemplare in barbe. Opera adorna da 55 tavole litografiche fuori testo realizzate da Charles Hullmandel su disegni di H.W. Burgess, che riproducono scorci architettonici raffigurati da celebri pittori, principalmente italiani, fra cui Tiziano, Poussin, Veronese, Lorraine, Raffaello, Domenichino, Carracci, Swanevelt, Michelangelo, Moucheron, Guercino, Lavinia Fontana, Palma il Vecchio, Gozzoli, Giorgione, Breemberg, Veronese, Mantegna, Giulio Romano, Giotto, Leonardo, Parmigiano, Pontormo, Andrea Del Sarto, Salvator Rosa, Tintoretto, etc. A scopo comparativo l'autore ha inserito tre edifici realmente esistenti: il castello di Anton Bey vicino al Monte Taygetus in Grecia, il Castello di Yaci vicino Catania e la residenza di campagna di Francesco Solimena nei pressi del Vesuvio. Vistose fioriture alle tavole. Vignetta litografica al frontespizio. Il testo è suddiviso in 9 parti: "Rise and Domestic Architecture; Defensive Architecture; Roman Villas; Masonry of Roman Architecture; Architecture of the Middle Ages; Domestic Architecture of England; Architecture of the Italian Painters; Tuscan Architecture; Gothic Architecture", oltre ad una Appendice. Tiratura limitata di 150 esemplari. Ex libris Henry Drummond. Edizione originale in tiratura limitatissima, unica pubblicata, di uno studio sul concetto di "landscape architecture", con tipici esempi di collocazioni architettoniche in scenari suggestivi, opera dello scozzese Gilbert Laing Meason of Lindertis (Kirkwall, 1769 ? 1832), amico di Walter Scott. "He was interested in art history, and in 1828 published a book called "On The Landscape Architecture of the Great Painters of Italy" (London, 1828). It dealt with the way that buildings and structures were sited within landscapes to produce beautiful compositions. The book sold poorly. Although essentially a work of art criticism, Laing Meason touched on subjects, such as the placing of buildings and their surroundings, which form a central part of the modern landscape architect's work. Laing Meason had no reason to believe that the term he used would become popular. The term would probably have died out if it had not been taken up by the horticulturalist and planner John Claudius Loudon. Loudoun thought that the term had a wider application outside art theory, and explained this view in an article in the contemporary "Gardener's Magazine" (da Wikipedia). Per ammissione dell'autore l'ispirazione gli giunse dalla lettura di "Analytical Inquiry into the Principles of Taste" di Payne Knight. Lowndes, II, 1526, "150 copies printed for private circulation". 600 gr.

First edition, one of 150 copies. Large 4to 288x225mm. pp. [10], 147, [1 errata], 4pp adverts. 55 lithographed plates. Original green cloth, red morocco label to spine, lettered in gilt. Corners worn, spine somewhat faded and with tears to head and foot. Stain on lower cover. Internally very good with some slight spotting and foxing in places. The plates are in particularly good condition. The text provides a selective study of various aspects of architecture - "Defensive architecture", "Architecture of the Middle Ages" and "Domestic Architecture of England". The plates, however, are all taken from the great Italian landscape painters (Claude and Poussin are treated as honorary Italians for these purposes) and show how buildings should be placed in the landscape in order to achieve the correct "picturesque" effect. The lithographs are the work of Charles Hullmandel who came to England as a child when his father, a German musician in Paris, fled revolutionary Paris in 1790. Charles studied art and printing and, later, chemistry under Michael Faraday. He was a leading figure in the development of lithography, mastering the technique of reproducing tonal gradations, a skill evident in the attractive prints collected in this rare book.

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 1828. 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:- 282, 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. 282 282.

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 1828. 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:- 392, 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. 392 392.