Smith Frances Rand (46 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Sturdy blue boards with gilt lettering. Some tanning to pages, some humidity wear. Otherwisea clean copy. Boards clean, binding sturdy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Some shelf wear, minor scuffing to boards. Pages clean, binding sturdy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ as Issued. 1st Edition. A beautiful clean crisp hardcover copy in near fine condition, very faint shelfwear to extremities. No DJ as issued.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed., 96 pp., plates, stiff pi. wps., vg.

Condition: New. In.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Like New. Clean copy. May have remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. First Edition. Cloth, no dj. 8vo, 81 pp., illus. (including a folding plan). Scuffing and edge wear to boards. Expected age-toning to text block, but text and images remain clean and bright.

Condition: New. In.

First Edition. 81pp. Quarto [26.5 cm] Blue cloth with the title gilt stamped on the front board. Near fine. Complete with all plates. Mission San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo, also called Mission Carmel, is the second of the mission chain and the personal favorite of Father Junipero Serra. Founded on June 3, 1770, it was named after Saint Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century archbishop of Milan. Fourteen yeas after founding the mission, Father Serra passed away in this bed, and the mission serves as his final resting place.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First edition / 1st Printing. Good, no dust jacket, slight wear at top & bottom of spine and corners, front and rear covers very slightly mottled, frontis photo is slightly foxed, bookplate on inside front cover. Illustrated with b&w photos and drawings. 1st edition / 1st printing. Hard Cover. 81pp. 19.5 x 26. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

26,5x19,5. 81p. Tela ed. Algo deslucida. Tipografía en dorado sobre tela. Fotografías. Mapas. Ilustraciones. Desplegable. Esquina dcha en cubierta muy marcada. Estado aceptable. LIBRO EN INGLÉS.

First edition. 4to. 81 pp. Illustrated. Cloth, gilt lettered, very good copy. (77243).

Hardcover. First Edition. Dark blue over-sized octavo with gilt titles; 81 pages: illustrations, plans; fold-out map; bibliography; 26 cm. "This volume is the first of a projected series relating to the architectural history of the Spanish missions of Caliornia. The work was undertaken by the Historical Survey Commission under a statute of 1917 (Statutes, 1917, Chap. 410), defining its duties to be among other things "to investigate and acquire information as to the physical characteristics of the several missions which were maintained in the State of California under the charge of the Franciscan fathers"." --Editor's preface. Focuses on the architectural qualities and process behind the Carmel mission. // California, Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Carmel, Calif.), Missions espagnoles (?difices) Californie, San Carlos Borromeo Basilica (Carmel, Calif.), Spanish mission buildings, Spanish mission buildings California. VG copy with very minor edgewear; chipping to edge of first two pages; clean and tight with warm toning to pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of Mission San Carlos Borromeo, a cornerstone of California's Spanish mission era. The author meticulously traces the mission's journey, from its initial founding in 1770 on the Monterey Bay shores to its relocation to the serene Carmel Valley in pursuit of arable land and a more secluded environment. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of colonial California, offering a glimpse into the complex interplay between the Spanish crown, Franciscan missionaries, and the native inhabitants. Through detailed descriptions and historical records, readers are transported to the heart of the mission, witnessing the construction of its buildings, the daily lives of the neophytes, and the challenges faced by both missionaries and the indigenous population. The book explores themes of cultural exchange, religious conversion, and the impact of colonization on native communities, raising thought-provoking questions about the legacy of the mission system. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of California's mission period and its enduring influence on the state's cultural landscape. The insights gleaned from the architectural history of Mission San Carlos Borromeo provide a window into a pivotal era of transformation and serve as a reminder of the complex and often contested history of California. 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: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 81 pages. Blue cloth covers with minor edge wear. 45 illustrations, 1 folding at rear. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition, first printing. Fine in gilt-stamped blue cloth; no dust jacket, as issued. Thin quarto. 81 pages. The first in a series of books relating to the architectural history of the Spanish missions of California. Extensively illustrated with photographic plates, one fold-out, ground plans, elevations, etc.

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SMITH, Frances Rand. The Architectural History of Mission San Carlos Borromeo, California. Berkeley: California Historical Survey Commission, 1921. 1st ed. 81pp. Frontis., plates, plans (one folding). Orig. cloth. Fine.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive study of Mission San Carlos Borromeo in California covers its architecture, design, and historical importance. Smith provides detailed insights into the construction and development of the mission, and brings to light many lesser-known facts and stories.

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Publisher's Cloth. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: none. First Edition. Comprehensive look at the architectural history of Mission San Carlos Borromeo founded by Father Serra in 1770, 81 pages with 43 illustrations including a fold out survey, Book is Very Good Plus or better, previous owner name in ink on first free page and light corner wear, publisher's blue cloth with bright gilt title to front board, tight and square with sound hinges. Fantastic vintage photographs of the Mission before restoration.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive study of Mission San Carlos Borromeo in California covers its architecture, design, and historical importance. Smith provides detailed insights into the construction and development of the mission, and brings to light many lesser-known facts and stories.

Publisher's Cloth. Condition: near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: none. First Edition. Comprehensive look at the architectural history of Mission San Carlos Borromeo founded by Father Serra in 1770, 81 pages with 43 illustrations including a fold out survey, Book is near Fine, No previous owner name or bookplate, very clean with sound binding, endpapers are flawless, publisher's blue cloth with bright gilt title to front board, tight and square with sound hinges. Fantastic vintage photographs of the Mission before restoration.

SMITH, Frances Rand. THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF MISSION SAN CARLOS BORROME CALIFORNIA. Berkeley: California Historical Survey Commission, 1921. 4to. Cloth. (iv), 8 pages, folding map, and 45 illustrations and plans in the text. A serious architectural study with an index, illustrations, and a bibliograph Minor spotting on cover.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.