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Dreaming the Rational City: Myth of American City Planning
by Boyer, M.Christine
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Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 1983. First Edition ?. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. Signed by Author. Hardcover/ DJ; Fine/ VG+ condition. SIGNED & inscribed by author on 1st blank page. Possible unstated First Edition, c. 1983- no note of further printings . DJ is VG; glossy & bright; light rubbing & edge wear, 1 tear w/ sm. wrinkle on top front panel. NO scuffs or sun. Book is Fine to New. Light blue cloth binding is tight, bright, clean & square. NO bumps, rubs, scuffs or sun. All white spine lettering crisp & intact. Text & endpapers tight, white, clean, and UNmarked. NO remainder mark, owner names, etc.; NOT ex library. Handsome, well preserved copy- both DJ & book display very well. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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- 82
- Title
- Dreaming the Rational City: Myth of American City Planning
- Author
- Boyer, M.Christine
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition ?
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The MIT Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, MA
- Date Published
- 1983
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