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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. First Edition. Signed by prior owner Daniel R. Huntington inside front board. "Huntington (1871-1962) was an American architect best known for his work in Seattle where he was City Architect from 1912-1921." - Wikipedia. This exhibition was held in the Monadnock Building from October 18th to October 31st, 1909, under the direction of the Archtiectural League of the Pacific Coast. "An exhibit of architectural effort on such a high plane advances the scope and refinement of professional work and develops the education of its votaries. As a local influence it improves the taste and knowledge of architecture among the people and aids in the development of civic beauty along practical lines." - Editorial. Profusely illustrated with sepia-tone illustrations and photos of impressive local structures upon quality coated paper. 124 unnumbered pages plus 103 pages of fabulous vintage ads at back. Lacking backstrip. Front hinge weak. Above-average wear. Not pretty by a worthy reference example with an impressive provenance. 10.7 x 8.8 inches. ; 4to.