London Artemis Publications 1994

296pp illustrated. Long 4to. Open weave cloth. Very good with slightly sunned but very good dust wrapper. Beautiful book production. John Lautner (1911-1995) initially worked with Frank Lloyd Wright and moved to Los Angeles to supervise construction of the Sturgess Residence for him. he then established his own office in Hollywood, building a house for himself with Henry Russel Hitchcock called "the best house by an architect under 30 in the US", the first of many unique buildings. John Lautner always practised what he called "real Architecture" but was an architectural outsider from established tradition. Amongst the best-known examples are the Malin Residence (Chemosphere), the Reiner Residence (Silvertop) and the Elrod Residence in Palm Springs. Lautner's work ranged from low-cost houses to finely crafted large residences. He also built restaurants and educational facilities. Part of one of his schools in LA designed around the idea of pods survives in part.

London, Nichols and Sons 1869

210p illustrated with 9 vignettes in the text, xxxvi [Appendix in Latin] + 8 mounted sepia photographs, a map and folding pedigree together with a double page facsimile letter. Small folio. Original brown pebbled cloth, repaired at head and base of spine to make good copy. Photographs in very good condition and very bright and crisp. Some scattered foxing to preliminary pages. Dedication copy signed by the author to C L Smith 1871. The castle was repaired in 1822 and again in 1926 so the repairs of 1822 provide the basis of what it looked at in 1869 when this book was published. The photographs show exterior views, chapel and two interior views. The Wykeham Martin family acquired the castle in the early 19th century and were the family who repaired the castle at the time. This is a very good record of the history of the castle and its architectural features, family associations etc. Mr J Cruttenden of Maidstone is recorded as a photographic artist. He exhibited a single photograph of Leeds Castle in an exhibition of The Photographic Society of London in 1861. This was a Collodion print titled, "Entrance to Leeds Castle, Kent, the Seat of C. Wykeham Martin, Esq.". The book itself is listed in Gernsheim's Incunabula as entry number 458, this is a nice example of what is considered to be one of the most complete and important histories and architectural descriptions of Leeds Castle, Kent.

London Published for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation HMSO ref CAP 120 [1954] 1955 reprint

Ex library Hammersmith Public Reference Libraries. 46pp comprising 9pp introductory text describing the project + series of fold out plans and diagrams showing the layout of the airport terminals including elevations and floor plans. There are also a series of 10 b/w photographs of the model of the airport termini taken from various angles. Royal 8vo. Lettered wrappers, stapled. Good copy. Small ex library markings on prelims.The appointment for the master planning and design of Heathrow Airport was the commission that allowed Frederick Gibberd to recommence practice after WW2. Gibberd's plan developed the idea of three central terminals, with associated parking, serving Domestic, European and International flights, with easy interchange between all three. At the centre was the 122 ft high control tower.

London Published for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation HMSO 1954

46pp comprising 9pp introductory text describing the project + series of fold out plans and diagrams showing the layout of the airport terminals including elevations and floor plans. There are also a series of 10 b/w photographs of the model of the airport termini taken from various angles. Royal 8vo. Lettered wrappers. Stapled. Perforated stamp of Hammersmith Public Library on upper wrapper, class mark and title in ink along edge. The appointment for the master planning and design of Heathrow Airport was the commission that allowed Frederick Gibberd to recommence practice after WW2. Gibberd's plan developed the idea of three central terminals, with associated parking, serving Domestic, European and International flights, with easy interchange between all three. At the centre was the 122 ft high control tower.

Chetwode, Buckinghamshire Fountain Lake Press 2019

Limited to 175 copies. Folio in slipcase. 270x380mm. 96pp text, 51 reproduced lithographic plates and descriptions of over 80 houses + fold out map locating the houses described. Facsimile of the 1846 publication by Edward Twycross on Cornwall Country Houses. Each copy numbered and signed by the collaborators in this project, namely Adrian Lack of the Senecio Press, Ludlow Book Binders and Ken Cooper. With loosely inserted essay on the history of the project by Ken Cooper. The binding replicates the original bind stamped boards. Only a few copies of the original book were produced as indicated by the list of subscribers which is only 51 making this new limited edition a welcome addition to books on Country Houses.

Architectural Press 1968

161pp, 111 ills in b/w and one in colour of the John Piper glass. Sm 4to. Vg in dw, which is slightly rubbed at edges. Architectural history of the development of this exceptional cathedral building. Very useful for the information about individuals and contractors party to the construction. Includes both material on the Gibberd design and Lutyen's project which formed the crypt and foundations. The cathedral's architect, Frederick Gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967. Earlier designs for a cathedral were proposed in 1933 and 1953, but none were completed. This copy is signed by Gibberd and dedicated to Edward [Lord Bridges] Dated October 1968. Loosely inserted letter to Bridges which Frederick Gibberd sent with the book and also a printed pamphlet from Liverpool University printed on the occasion of Lord Bridges and others being conferred honorary degrees by Liverpool University in 1968. Gibberd addresses Bridges in the letter as " Dear Chanan" implying he has been a pillar of support, during the project.