New Homes for Old: Public Housing in Europe and America (Public Housing Architectural History)
by William V. Reed and Elizabeth Ogg
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
The Foreign Policy Assoc, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition of William V. Reed and Elizabeth Ogg's New Homes for Old - an architectural history of ca. 1940 public housing. Dozens of photos of examples from many countries, floor plans and more. Countries represented include Russia, Sweden, Denmark England, etc. Also includes photos of Negro shacks in Florida, shanties in California, blighted areas in Chicago, etc. A valuable resource for appreciating the Spartan-like, severe architecture of public housing's early days. 112 pp. 7 5/8" x 5 5/8".Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 377301
- Title
- New Homes for Old: Public Housing in Europe and America (Public Housing Architectural History)
- Author
- William V. Reed and Elizabeth Ogg
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The Foreign Policy Assoc
- Date Published
- 1940
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Midnight Books
Biblio member since 2005
Frederick, Maryland
About Midnight Books
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