ARCHITECTURE: THE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS / 1
Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1969
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United KingdomOrlando Booksellers
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 20.41
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Profusely illustrated with thirty-five black and white photographs. Plus many drawings in the text throughout by the author, Sinclair Gauldie including frontispiece. Near fine in black and white illustrated wrappers. No inscriptions. Very light surface reading creases to spine. Spine tight. Pages clean. No tears. ***193 pages including bibliography and index to the rear. 240 mm x 166 mm. ***Contents: 1. The Nature of the Art; 2. Communication and Interpretation; 3. The Roots of Ugliness; 4. The Sources of Delight; 5. Scale, Order, and Rhythm; 6. Weight, Force, and Mass; 7. The Awareness of Space; 8. The Dialogue of Space and Structure; 9. The Dialogue Continued; 10. The Play of Shape; 11. The Enrichment of Form; 12. The Play of Light; 13. Judgement and Design; 14. Eloquence, Aptness, and Style; 15. Place, Time, and Society; Epigraph. ***First impression of the true first paperback edition. There was also a hardback issue. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- ARCHITECTURE: THE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS / 1
- Author
- Sinclair Gauldie
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Oxford
- Publication year
- 1969
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Binding
- Original Wraps
- Edition
- First Edition
- Printing
- First Impression
- Seller catalogs
- Arts, First Editions, Illustrated Books
Orlando Booksellers
Lincoln, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2000
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 12 business days | 6 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 26.42 | US$ 33.02 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Paypal
Store description
We specialize in 20th Century literature, and in particular, Modern First Editions. We would be interested in buying such books, whether individual items or collections. We are particularly interested in Bloomsbury writers, Beats & Counter Culture and 20th C photography monographs. Our books can be viewed as a whole on ABE, or by choosing one of a number of catalogues that we have set up for particular interests, such as Crime Fiction & True Crime, Collectable Paperbacks, Children's Literature etc.…
Specialty
Modern First Editions, Literature, Literature in Translation, Bloomsbury Group, Counter-culture, Antiquarian, Collectable Paperbacks, Art & PhotographySeller's business information
Orlando Booksellers
1 Rasen Lane
Lincoln, United Kingdom LN1 3EZ
Terms of sale
Mastercard, Visa and PayPal accepted. We also accept personal cheques for UK sales, made out to Orlando Booksellers (UK pounds). Proof of postage is obtained for all items, however, we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. Therefore, on higher value items, we offer the option of tracked (insured) shipping which offers peace of mind for both the bookseller and the customer. [See Shipping Terms section below for more information]. We always pack our books extremely well to protect them from any possible damage. Any title found not to be as described may be returned, provided this is done within fourteen days of its receipt. We are happy to offer a 10% discount on book prices for fellow booksellers. Orlando Booksellers is a partnership - Alison Smith and Chris McKee. Our VAT Registration number is 629 3707 21.
Shipping terms
For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging materials; any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only; for the UK, our standard rate is for first class, and the priority rate includes tracked (signed for) delivery; for International sales, our standard rate is for Airmail delivery, and the priority rate is for tracked (International signed for) delivery. We would prefer that you choose the priority rate (tracked option) for higher value books of say £50 or more. Please note that we will always reduce shipping fees where appropriate e.g. for smaller (lighter) books when we accept your order. For heavier books and sets etc. we will often 'soak up' the extra cost, but on occasion, we may need to charge more than the quoted shipping fee. However, customers will always have the option to either accept or decline the revised order amount. We will also reduce the overall shipping fee for multiple orders. We will endeavour to ship all books within two business days of receiving your order.