George Howe: Toward a Modern American Architecture
by Robert A. M. Stern
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/Missing
- ISBN 10
- 0300016425
- ISBN 13
- 9780300016420
- Seller
-
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States
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About This Item
This Book is in Acceptable Condition. Ex-Library with some Library Markings: a Spine Label, Library Stamp on the Top Page Edge, Card Pocket and Library Labels on the Inside Covers, and Library Stamps on the Interior. The Dust Jacket is Missing. The Hardcover Boards have Fading to the Spine and Edges, some Rubbing to the Surface, and some Edgewear, including a 3" long Surface Tear to the Cloth at the Rear Hinge and Bumping at the Fore Edge Corners which has caused Very Small, 1/4" long Surface Tears at the Top Fore Edge Corner, but the Boards have No Creases, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Binding is Slightly Weakened at the Hinges, but the Textblock is Strong and Intact. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked (other than the aforementioned Library Markings, of course) with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Other Major Damage. The Page Edges have the aforementioned Library Stamp but No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Other Major Damage. Securely Packed and Promptly Shipped.
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Details
- Seller
- W. White, Bookseller
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 20221021005
- Title
- George Howe: Toward a Modern American Architecture
- Author
- Robert A. M. Stern
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- Missing
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0300016425
- ISBN 13
- 9780300016420
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Place of Publication
- New Haven, CT
- Date Published
- 1975
- Pages
- xiv+273
- Keywords
- Architecture, Architectural History, Architect Monograph, Modern Architecture, Modernism, Modern Design, Beaux Arts Architecture, Philadelphia Architecture, International Style Architecture
Terms of Sale
W. White, Bookseller
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
W. White, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2021
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
About W. White, Bookseller
I offer a wide variety of books on numerous topics and specialize in architecture and architectural history, art and art history, auction catalogs, academic history books and journals, and local histories, particularly ones of Alabama and the Southern United States. I am committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of service. All books are shipped promptly using USPS Media Mail within two business days of purchase and are packed securely and professionally to prevent any damage during shipping.
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