From the Library to the Laboratory
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 19
Set of English Architecture books
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Set of 7 Architecture books.
Books include: BIRD, James AND NORMAN, Philip, Survey of London Volume VI: Parish of Hammersmith (1915); SHEPERD, Thomas, London in the Nineteenth Century (1829); Richardson, A. E. AND GILL, C. Lovett, Regional Architecture of the West of England (1924); SHAW, Edward, The Modern Architect (1855); NICHOLSON, Peter, Practical Carpentry, revised by Thomas Tredgold (N.D., 3 vols.).
Each volume is 4to, approximately 130 pp., with many folding plates.
Largest volume is H: 11 3/8 x W: 9 3/8 x D: 1 3/8 in.
Poor to fair. SHAW and Nicholson vols. both rebound. Pages have significant toning. Covers and spines bumped, scuffed, and rubbed, with slight losses. Water damage and browning to SHEPERD, with ink inscription on front flyleaf: "A. [Illegible], Lieut. R.A.F. Cheltenham Aug. 5th 1918." Head of spine of SHEPERD lacking above ruled title. Map in sleeve of rear board of BIRD and NORMAN in good condition. Nicholson vols. stamp: "Library Cleveland School of Art."
Books include: BIRD, James AND NORMAN, Philip, Survey of London Volume VI: Parish of Hammersmith (1915); SHEPERD, Thomas, London in the Nineteenth Century (1829); Richardson, A. E. AND GILL, C. Lovett, Regional Architecture of the West of England (1924); SHAW, Edward, The Modern Architect (1855); NICHOLSON, Peter, Practical Carpentry, revised by Thomas Tredgold (N.D., 3 vols.).
Each volume is 4to, approximately 130 pp., with many folding plates.
Largest volume is H: 11 3/8 x W: 9 3/8 x D: 1 3/8 in.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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