A Field Guide to American Architecture

Rifkind, Carole

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ISBN 10: 0452252245 ISBN 13: 9780452252240

Published by A Plume Book / New American Library, New York, NY, USA, 1980

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Soft cover

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xi, 322pp w bibliography and index. Over 450 illustrations, drawings and bw photographs. Colour photo illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. NOTE - This book has been professionally rebound to cloth (HC) over the original SC wrapper. Blue cloth w gilt lettering on cover and spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Quarto: 28 x 22cm.

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Title

A Field Guide to American Architecture

Publisher

A Plume Book / New American Library, New York, NY, USA

Publication Date

1980

Language

English

ISBN 10

0452252245

ISBN 13

9780452252240

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First U.S. Edition

Printing

4th Printing

Condition

Near Fine

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This comprehensive handbook on our architectural heritage traces the fascinating development of architectural styles in the United States, from the simple wood houses of the 17th century to the steel and glass towers of our own day. Over 450 illustrations.

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Carole Rifkind, a writer, curator, and consultant to civic and cultural groups, has taught at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Historic Preservation. She lives in New York City.

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