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American Garden Design: An Anthology of Ideas That Shaped Our Landscape
by McGuire, Diane Kostal
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Brand New/Brand New
- ISBN 10
- 0671799215
- ISBN 13
- 9780671799212
- Seller
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Macmillan Co., 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Brand New/Brand New. 9.50 x 6.25 x 0.90 inches. Hardcover first edition 1st printing in Brand New condition with a nice, crisp dust jacket. There is a faint hint of shelf wear to the dust jacket. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Garden design in America has a rich and exciting history, and this first-ever volume traces the evolution of garden design in this country through the seminal ideas and writings of twenty-three influential designers from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. American Garden Design examines the changing theories and social styles that helped to shape American gardens. The excerpts in American Garden Design were selected by the eminent designer Diane Kostial McGuire, and they are arranged chronologically from the late eighteenth century to the present. This organization provides an overview of landscape design thinking from formal styles of such gardens as Monticello and those of the Victorian era to the eclectic approaches of the present.
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- Bookseller
- Alien Bindings
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14727
- Title
- American Garden Design: An Anthology of Ideas That Shaped Our Landscape
- Author
- McGuire, Diane Kostal
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Brand New
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0671799215
- ISBN 13
- 9780671799212
- Publisher
- Macmillan Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1994
- Pages
- 256 pages
- Size
- 9.50 x 6.25 x 0.90 inches
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At Alien Bindings, we are committed to preserving the environment and reducing our ecological impact. We run a clean, green business, striving to make a positive contribution to the planet. To achieve this, we embrace sustainable practices in our packaging and shipping procedures. Whenever possible, we reuse clean materials for packaging, ensuring that books are well-protected during transit. Custom-made boxes are crafted from clean cardboard, and printed labels are produced using recycled paper. Additionally, we utilize recycled plastic or bubble wrap to create a weather-proof barrier for your orders.
To further minimize our carbon footprint, we take a conscious approach to delivery. Instead of relying on traditional transportation methods, we opt for a more eco-friendly approach. Our team diligently drops off packages at the local post office via foot or cycle, reducing emissions and contributing to a cleaner environment.
With Alien Bindings, you can indulge in your passion for reading while knowing that you are supporting a sustainable business that cares deeply about the planet. Whether you are seeking a rare find in the sciences or exploring the depths of history, we are here to provide you with a memorable and environmentally-conscious book-buying experience. Thank you for choosing Alien Bindings, where knowledge and sustainability come together harmoniously.
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- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
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