Lot 163: Lot of Vintage Architecture and Art History Books, c.1900-1940s

Description

An impressive collection of vintage academic texts focusing on the history of architecture, art, and sculpture, primarily from the Classical Greek and Roman periods. This lot includes seminal works such as Sir Banister Fletcher's 'A History of Architecture', Richard Glazier's 'A Manual of Historic Ornament', and detailed studies on Greek and Roman architecture and sculpture. The books feature comprehensive illustrations, diagrams, and photographic plates, reflecting the rigorous scholarly approach of their era. These volumes offer a valuable resource for students, scholars, or enthusiasts of architectural and art history.

Condition Report

General shelf wear, scuffing, and rubbing to covers and spines consistent with age and use. Several volumes show fraying at spine ends and corners. 'A History of Architecture' and 'The Architecture of Ancient Greece' have noticeable wear and some tears to the top of their spines. 'The Architecture of Ancient Greece' also exhibits significant surface scuffs and discolouration on its front cover. 'A Manual of Historic Ornament' has a 'St. Charles Seminary Library' stamp and a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper. Pages of some volumes may show foxing or age-toning, though not explicitly detailed in images.

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