Form in Civilization Collected Papers on Art & Labour

An uncommon first edition of William Lethaby's essays on art and labour, a fascinating collection from the architectural historian. The first edition of this work.An uncommon work.A series of essays on art and labour.Containing 'Housing and Furnishing', 'Architecture and Modern Life', 'The Need for Beauty', and more.Written by William Lethaby, an influential English architect and historian.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. A few minor marks to the boards, including a ringmark to the rear board. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a couple of spots the endpapers. Very Good.