Classical America IV, (Signed by Henry Hope Reed and Philip Trammell Shutze)

Coles, William A., (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0393044971 / ISBN 13: 9780393044973

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, (1977), 1977

About this Item

232 pages. Illustrated with photos, elevations, plans, and details. First Edition, First Printing with the "1" in the number sequence. Inscribed by Philip T Shutze and Henry Hope Reed on the front free end paper to an individual. Dust jacket protected in a new mylar sleeve, not price clipped. Dust jacket has slight fraying at the top of the spine and a 1/2" chip on the rear panel, otherwise clean, sharp and attractive. Book is very clean, square, and solid, no marks except for the inscription. First 46 page chapter is on Philip Trammell Shutze of Atlanta Georgia by Henry Hope Reed. Many additional chapters on classical architecture, painting, and sculpture in the United States with special emphasis on the great decades from 1890 to 1940. Mr. Shutze was a major influence on the architectural community in the first half of the 20th century. His Swan House on the Atlanta History Center property is a masterpiece of his classical design style. This book signed by Philip T Shutze is a rare find.

Seller Inventory # 002775

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classical America IV, (Signed by Henry Hope Reed and Philip Trammell Shutze)
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, (1977)
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393044971
• ISBN 13: 9780393044973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture
  • Signed Books
  • Atlanta & Georgia

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Synopsis

Articles include America's Greatest Living Classical Architect - Philip Trammell Shutze of Atlanta; Building of the Getty Museum; The Lady Chapel, Brownsville, Texas; Welfare Island Project; Architecture of Raymond Erith; Enigma of John Sargent's Art; Prospect Park Boathouse; Daniel Burnham - Consistent Classicist; Karl Friedrich Schinkel, etc.