English Architecture - An Illustrated Glossary by James Stevens Curl ISBN 13: 9780889029439

Markham, Ontario, Canada: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Clean nicely bound copy. Unmarked pages. remainder mark top edge. Secure boxed packaging! "A spendid and comprehensive guide to understanding our heritage of historic buildings. The importance of old buildings, with their details, craftsmanship, styles and forms, is being ever more appreciated as the need for conservation becomes more acute. So much has been destroyed, and so much more is being eroded by unsuitable alterations. Traditional details are simply not understood; and the archtecture of the past often gets cruel treatment from those who might be thought ot know better. This book fulfuils a longstanding need, providing a glossary of architecture that is illustrated in a way that the layman can instantly understand. The language of architecture has been almost lost and is vitally important: descriptions of buildings puzzle many of us, however enthusiastic we may be about their visual impact. To… Read More

Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1987. Pages: 191; Weight: 1lb 7.7oz; Size: 10.2" x 7.1" x 0.8". Jacket has minor edgewear and small abrasion to the upper corner, sticker remnant on the front, book cover has bumped corners, name on front endpaper, otherwise clean, unmarked, tight. . Very Good. Hard Cover. . . .

Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1987. Hardcover. Very Good. Nice looking book, has minor edge wear.