Philip Hooker Contribution Study by Root Edward (29 results)
Published by New York, Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
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Seller: Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA, Schenectady, U.S.A.Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Covers scuffed, with small scattered stains and white flecks, mostly on the rear cover; corners slightly bumped; small hole at top of rear free endpaper; pages slightly toned; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). . 242p. Illus. Folio. Limited to 750 copies, this being no. 423.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1929
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Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, U.S.A.Frey Fine Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited edition. Limited edition of 750, 1929. A Very Good copy. 4to., 242 pp., with black & white images, drawings and plans. Limited edition, numbered 315. Bound in brown and green cloth. Tips, edges and spine rubbed. Spine darkened with remnants of sticker at the base. Museum of New York City…stamp inside front cover, no other markings. A Very Good copy of this classic. Philip Hooker (October 28, 1766 - January 31, 1836) was an American architect from Albany, New York known for Hyde Hall, the facade of the Hamilton College Chapel, The Albany Academy, Albany City Hall, and the original New York State Capitol building. - Wiki.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library. Hardcover; Hardcover: Ex Library. Limited edition of 750 copies of which this is number 59. Two -toned binding, tan and green with title on spine in gold. Boards are faded and rubbed, corner lightly frayed, edges lightly bumped and edgeworn. Light water marks to spine ends.… Previous owners bookplate on first pastedown. Library withdrawn stamp on first free endpaper. There are no other library markings except for very faint white numbers on the bottom of the outside spine edge. Cracked hinges. Foxed endpapers. Text is printed on coated stock and is clean. 2 fold out Ancestry charts are present. Great plates and illustrations. ; B/w Photos; 4TO; 242 pages.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
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Seller: Koster's Collectible Books, Farmingville, U.S.A.Koster's Collectible Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; Hardcover. Limited Edition. This edition is limited to seven hundred and fifty copies, of which this is number 719. Tired green cloth boards with tan spine. Boards and spine are soiled, spotted and frayed. Gold lettering still legible on spine. Front and rear…interior hinges were noticeably repaired, but the binding is tight. Frontis, title page, preface and contents pages had something spilled along the right margin. When they were separated, a two inch section was pulled from the frontispiece margin. Photo is unaffected. The title page has some of the residue and a two inch closed tear. Preface and contents pages have progressively less soil to the edge. Text on all pages is unaffected. The rest of the pages are clean. Last free endpaper shows some soil. Fold-out' Ancestry charts ( 2) included. Striking architectural photo samples.; Photos & Illus; FOLIO; 242 pages.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1929
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Seller: Manchester By The Book, Manchester-By-the-Sea, U.S.A.Manchester By The Book
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. No markings. Oversize. Limited edition number 662 of 750.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York: 1929
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Seller: Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United KingdomPortman Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Very good condition, large quarto, dark green cloth with tan cloth spine, slight foxing to edges and end papers, xiv plus 242 pages. Price includes additional postage required for the UK. Otherwise: [****HEAVY ITEM - MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE****] [QP].
Published by Scribners, NY 1929
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Green and tan cloth. Dj worn. Book shows mild wear, soiling. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Philip Hooker: A Contribution to the Study of the Renaissance in America' offers a scholarly examination of the life and legacy of one of early America's most influential architects. Focused on the prolific career of Philip Hooker, the work explores his pivotal role in shaping the architec…tural landscape of Albany, New York, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Edward W. Root meticulously documents Hooker's mastery of the Federal style, highlighting his significant contributions to civic, religious, and residential design.The book situates Hooker's output within the broader context of what is termed the American architectural 'Renaissance,' illustrating how his aesthetic choices reflected the burgeoning aspirations of a young nation. Readers will find detailed accounts of Hooker's major commissions, including early iterations of the Albany City Hall and the New York State Capitol, as well as an analysis of the classical influences that informed his work. By tracing the development of Hooker's unique style, this volume serves as an essential resource for students of American art history and architectural evolution. It preserves the memory of a craftsman whose vision helped define the character of early American urban spaces, providing valuable insight into the transition from colonial tradition to a distinct national identity in building design.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Philip Hooker: A Contribution to the Study of the Renaissance in America' offers a scholarly examination of the life and legacy of one of early America's most influential architects. Focused on the prolific career of Philip Hooker, the work explores his pivotal role in shaping the architectural l…andscape of Albany, New York, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Edward W. Root meticulously documents Hooker's mastery of the Federal style, highlighting his significant contributions to civic, religious, and residential design.The book situates Hooker's output within the broader context of what is termed the American architectural 'Renaissance,' illustrating how his aesthetic choices reflected the burgeoning aspirations of a young nation. Readers will find detailed accounts of Hooker's major commissions, including early iterations of the Albany City Hall and the New York State Capitol, as well as an analysis of the classical influences that informed his work. By tracing the development of Hooker's unique style, this volume serves as an essential resource for students of American art history and architectural evolution. It preserves the memory of a craftsman whose vision helped define the character of early American urban spaces, providing valuable insight into the transition from colonial tradition to a distinct national identity in building design.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1929
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- First Edition
Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, U.S.A.Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. First edition. 242 pages. 30.5 x 24 cm. 100 illustrations. List of Drawings by Hooker and of Engravings Made From His Drawings. Bibliography. Limited edition, copy 653 of 750. KARPEL B1107. "Philip Hooker (1766-1836) was an important Greek Revival architect.According to Talbot Hamlin, `A carefully documented biography…, richly illustrated.Valuable for its background on early Albany." Bright, very fresh copy. Orig. two-toned cloth, tan spine and dark green covers. Fine. Hooker, Philip (illustrator).
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1929
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- First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Good in green boards corners and edges are rubbed. This edition is limited to 750 copies which this is number 578. Root's definitive study of Philip Hooker. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Published by Scribner's, New York 1929
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Seller: First Folio A.B.A.A., Paris, U.S.A.First Folio A.B.A.A.
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Add to basketCondition: About fine. Limited to 750 copies. Limited to 750 copies. 242p. Illustrated. 4to. Gilt-titled tan over green cloth.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, U.S.A.Sequitur Books
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Add to basketUnknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. 4vo. 242 pp, 100 plates. No. 729 of 750 copies. 1st edition. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Light shelf wear. Small stain to top page end. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international deliver…y outside the US.
Published by New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929 1929
Seller: A Book By Its Cover, Louisville, U.S.A.A Book By Its Cover
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Good. Limited edition of 750 copies. Copy #576. Former library copy, with usual library markings. Scarce. 242 pages, with illustrations and design plans.
More imagesPublished by New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
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Seller: North Star Rare Books & Manuscripts, Sheffield, U.S.A.North Star Rare Books & Manuscripts
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 4to., green boards an tan spine lettered in gilt; unclipped pictorial dust jacket, lightly soiled with minor edge-wear. First edition, one of 750 numbered copies, with 100 illustrations. From the library of Philip C. Jessup, with the veteran U.S. diplomat's ownership signature on the… front endpaper. A judge on the International Court of Justice and United Nations ambassador at large, Jessup was credited with playing a major role in ending the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. A handsome copy with a distinguished provenance.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1929
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- First Edition
Seller: Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB, Kensington, U.S.A.Compass Rose Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. #573/750 copies, Numbered on a preliminary limitation leaf. Large format. A Fine copy in medium brown buckram cloth spine, black buckram cloth covered boards, in a worn dustwrapper, integral but with moderate chipping to points, spine-ends. 242pp. with many…black and white photographic reproductions and drawings. Hooker was an Albany, New York architect [1766-1836], who designed the New York State Capital building, among other numerous and notable projects. Q07325.
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. 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: 454. 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: 454.
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Seller: Edward T. Pollack, ABAA, Portland, U.S.A.Edward T. Pollack, ABAA
Contact seller1-star sellerRoot, Edward W. PHILIP HOOKER - A CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY OF THE RENAISSANCE IN AMERICA. Scibner's, NY, 1929. Edition of 750 numbered copies. 4to., cloth, DJ, 242pp., 100 illustrations. Study of Hooker's work and his influence. Fine, DJ has a few small chips and short, clean tears.
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Contact seller5-star sellerROOT, Edward W. Philip Hooker. A Contribution to the Study of the Renaissance in America. NY: 1929. Lg. 4to. Limited to 750 copies. Hooker was born in Mass., in 1766 and became a noted architect. Contains illustrated examples of his work. Very good.
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Contact seller1-star seller(HOOKER) ROOT, Edward W. PHILIP HOOKER. New York: Scribner's, 1929. 4to. Cloth. xiv, 242 pages, 100 plates. First edition, one of 750 numbered copies. Still the definitive study of the American architect, Philip Hooker (1766-183 Hinges internally cracked but firm, institutional bookplate, else very good.
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Contact seller1-star seller(HOOKER) ROOT, Edward W. PHILIP HOOKER. A CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY OF THE RENAISSANCE IN AMERICA. New York: Scribner's, 1929. 4to. Cloth. xiv, 242 pages, 100 plates. First edition, one of 750 numbered copies. Root's work remains the definitive study of Philip Hooker (1766-1836.) Hooke was the leading architect in Albany, New Yo…rk, during that town's transition from a small Dutch village to a flourishing state capital. Hooker designed t majority of new public buildings there. Bookplate, else very good.
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Add to basketLeather 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 l…ends 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:- 450, 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. 450 450.
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