The Bridge: A Chapter in the History of Building

Christian Barman

Published by John Lane the Bodley Head, London, 1926

About this Item

An excellent first edition of this charming illustrated study of the history of bridges. The first edition of this charming history of bridges composed by Christian Barman, an important firstā generation British industrial designer of the interwar years.A study of bridges as a work of art, a helpful structure, and as an architectural feat.Thoroughly illustrated both in colour and in black and white by the leading artist, Frank William Brangwyn. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally excellent with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very clean throughout and bright. Thoroughly illustrated both in colour and in black and white by the leading artist, Frank William Brangwyn. Collated, complete. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bridge: A Chapter in the History of Building
• Publisher: John Lane the Bodley Head, London
• Publication Date: 1926
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Frank William Brangwyn
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture