1936 book small houses de forum editors architectural (2 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. First Edition / Second Printing. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Offsetting from paper protective cover. Some water damage to bottom edge. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

Hardcover. Etat : g- to g+. First edition. Folio. 253 (3)pp. Original illustrated red paper-covered boards with black lettering on spine, in original photo-illustrated dustjacket with white lettering on spine. Photo-illustrated title page with border. "Architectural and technological advances during recent years have completely changed the small house picture of 1936. The building professionalsarchitects, builder, mortgage-money lenders, manufacturersall are prepared for a new boom in small house construction. Ready, too, are important banking laws and new agencies of governmentparticularly the Federal Housing Administrationto help the small-house builder finance the establishment of his long-hoped-for home." (Introduction). Illustrated with 115 b/w photographs and plans of small houses by architects from all across the United States, including the Richard Neutra house built for Anna Sten and Eugen Frenke. Practical guide helping with the selection of architects, design and planning, building, maintenance as well as tips for financing. Four pages listing publications on construction of homes. DJ with some wear along edges, small chips, creasing and closed tears. Binding with some discoloration of covers. Abrasion of front free endpaper. Block slightly age-toned. DJ and binding in overall good-, interior in good+ condition.