The Badger Collection. Havana, Illinois. (First in the series)
by Badger, David Alan
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- Hardcover
- Signed
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Havanna, IL: Published by the author 1986., 1983. Limited Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK VERY FINE/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. 10""x12"". SIGNED & NUMBERED BY THE AUTHOR on the half title page. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY. Leather or leather-look binding. Fmr owner's name on the front endpaper. Also included is a form in which Badger states that he is ""planning a second book on this areas architecture"" . He asks that people write to let him know what areas are of interest. This book is a pictorial and descriptive history of landmark homes and others tructures in Havana. He also gives brief explanations of the historical sig nificance of each structure. Illustrated with 37 full-page drawings. Rare f irst book in a series on homes and other structures of historical significa nce in various Illinois towns. Each page of the book is hand silk screen pr inted. #29 of a limited edition of 200 copies. Also comes with a copy of a newpaper article originally published on December 9, 1984 that tells about David Alan Badger and his work as an artist and provides information about his ongoing project of documenting historical landmarks mainly around Illin ois. Badger was planning to produce more than 180 limited edition books documenting the architecture and history of communities in every county in Illinois. Each book contains 35 to 40 of Badger's drawings of homes, business and public buildings in the community. Buildings he documents have been cho sen for their aesthetic appeal and for their historic significance. Each book also contains a brief narrative about the buildings. Also included withi n the books are poetry by Badger. According to the article, ""Badger hoped h is books would serve as a reference & resource for future scholars, as some of the buildings have already been destroyed."". Limited Ed. GIFT GIVING CONDITION.
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- Title
- The Badger Collection. Havana, Illinois. (First in the series)
- Author
- Badger, David Alan
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - BOOK VERY FINE
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by the author 1986.
- Place of Publication
- Havanna, IL
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾""
- Keywords
- Illinois COLLECTIBLE ARTISTS HAVANA
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