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First American Edition. First printed in "The Builder" in 1921, and first published as a book in 1923. Book itself printed in Britain, distributed by American publishing company. Hard cover, 8vo. Bound in blue cloth, with title and author blocked to front board and spine in gilt. Appears to have a cancel title page (glued to a stub). Contains 175 illustrations/figures in black and white, drawn by the author. 248pp. **CONDITION: Very Good, with bright text on boards and spine, minor scuffing to top and bottom of spine, a slight lean, solid hinges, moderately age-toned pages, with vivid text and illustrations. **CONTENTS: A study of the various building styles and techniques employed by the Romans in Britain during Roman rule. The author goes section by section and examines different parts of British Roman architecture. This specific style was studied from such places as Londinium, which was the capital of Roman Britain during their rule there. This book dives both into what the Roman Britain architectural style was, and how it has impacted British architecture today, including their measurements, materials, and designs. **Architect and historian William Richard Lethaby (1857 - 1931) was born in Barnstaple, Devon, a town in England. He studied in Barnstaple Art School, and took an apprenticeship with a local architect before becoming the chief clerk of prolific architect Richard Norman Shaw (1831 - 1912). Lethaby assisted Shaw with some of his most famous works, like New Scotland Yard in London, and Cragside in Northumberland. During his time with Shaw, Lethaby became involved with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, which introducted him to the value of old architectural styles. Lethaby eventually drifted away from working with Shaw to independent work, in which he found success. At the turn of the 20th century, Lethaby found himself doing more and more academic/historical work as he became more and more involved with organizations such as the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Arts, and Westminster Abbey. (CJ)
Ref: ARCH 9211
$40.00