THE MODERN ARCHITECT: or, every carpenter his own master, embracing plans, elevations, specifications...for private homes...to which is added a new system of stair-building
by Shaw, Edward
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Berkeley, California, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Dayton & Wentworth, 1855. First American edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Engraved frontispiece & 65 engravings with tissue guards. full tooled leather cover with gilt design. Marbled end papers. Edges rubbed slightly. top of spine chipped.
Bound in: "New Lien Law of Massachusetts" (4pp)
Bound in: "New Lien Law of Massachusetts" (4pp)
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- Bookseller
- J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 403
- Title
- THE MODERN ARCHITECT
- Author
- Shaw, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American edition
- Publisher
- Dayton & Wentworth
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1855
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
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J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books
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About the Seller
J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books
Biblio member since 2005
Berkeley, California
About J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books
J.B. MUNS, FINE ARTS BOOKS has been in business since 1964, buying & selling books on Art, Architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Music, Dance & Photography. Since 1971 we have been a member of ABAA/ILAB.
In addition to selling books, we offer a large selection of classical Musical Autographs. We are a member of PADA (Professional Autograph Dealers Association). Please contact us directly for "wants" or catalogues.
In addition to selling books, we offer a large selection of classical Musical Autographs. We are a member of PADA (Professional Autograph Dealers Association). Please contact us directly for "wants" or catalogues.
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