Impressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred... Show moreImpressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred plates are dedicated to horses, including many of Arabian stock, such as Hamdani Semri, Jussuf, etc. Includes an autograph letter signed by the publisher to the Agricultural College of Berlin (Budapest, 10 Sept. 1899, 1 p. 4to), requesting the return of a specimen publication and soliciting a firm order (which apparently did follow). In perfect condition; only the cardbox box housing the volume shows signs of wear. Very rare. Date of publication at head of title. At head of title: 1896-Iki ezredéves állatkiállitások emléke. T.p. within red frame. Each leaf of illustration is preceded by a leaf of descriptive text in each of the four languages. Bound in gilt-stamped green cloth; gilt-stamped coat of arms on front cover; patterned endpapers. Main Heritage Shelves General SF303 .H86 1896 Book Item-ID: i16220481 BIB-ID: 1463230 Text in Hungarian, German, French and English. Show less
Eyup Asim Kömürcüoglu. Main Heritage Compact General NA7394 .K66 1966 Reference Item-ID: i15634577 BIB-ID: 2499203 Includes bibliographical references ... Show moreEyup Asim Kömürcüoglu. Main Heritage Compact General NA7394 .K66 1966 Reference Item-ID: i15634577 BIB-ID: 2499203 Includes bibliographical references (page 58). Also issued online. Show less
The Arab region -- The origins of architecture -- Traditional materials for construction -- Traditional structures -- Shelter in the Arab region --... Show moreThe Arab region -- The origins of architecture -- Traditional materials for construction -- Traditional structures -- Shelter in the Arab region -- The planning elements -- Water and waste management -- Traditional design strategies -- Exceptions to the rule -- Case studies -- Western vs Eastern ways. Friedrich Ragette. Main Heritage Compact General NA7418 .R33 2012 Reference Item-ID: i24527907 BIB-ID: 2623528 Includes bibliographical references (page 292) and index. Show less