Carrere & Hastings were among the most renowned and influential architects of the 20th century. Illustrated with over 800 duotone images, plus nine gatefold plates, the set includes a catalogue of Carrere & Hastings projects, a roster of the firm's members, and comprehensive bibliography."
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Carrere & Hastings were among the most renowned and influential architects of the 20th century. Illustrated with over 800 duotone images, plus nine gatefold plates, the set includes a catalogue of Carrere & Hastings projects, a roster of the firm's members, and comprehensive bibliography."
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Acanthus Press, 2006. Folios. Two volumes in slip case. Navy cloth boards stamped in gold with blue endpapers. Books are like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spines straight. Bindings tight and pages crisp. Dust jackets are like new. Slipcase is like new with light shelf wear. A fine copy of this two volume history of the works of architects John M. Carrere and Thomas Hastings. 748 total pages. ISBN: 9780926494428. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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Used-Very Good. At the dawn of the 20th century, Carrère & Hastings, along with their mentors, McKim, Mead & White, were the most renowned and influential architectural designers in the U. S. During their 45 years of operation, Carrère & Hastings produced over 600 projects, among some of the best-known and most recognizable buildings of the era, such as New York Public Library, the Frick Collection, the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, the Original House and Senate office buildings on Capitol Hill, and St. Augustine, Florida, Ponce de Leon hotel. Carrère & Hastings, Architects, is the first thorough examination, analysis and visual record of the firm's many exceptional achievements. Volume I features a detailed biography of each of the principals, a history of the firm, and a thorough record of their urban design creations: grand hotels, theaters, civic and municipal structures, parks, monuments, elegant townhouses, and wide range of commercial buildings for corporations, retailers, and financial institutions. Volume II features Carrère & Hastings' country house work, a field in which they were among the most influential designers of the era. Additional chapters focus on the firm's achievements as creators of churches, academic and institutional buildings, and exhibition pavilions for famed world's fairs. The set includes a catalog of Carrère & Hastings' projects, a roster of the firm's members, and a comprehensive bibliography. BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! ! in Slipcase.
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Fine in Fine jacket. This is a fine hardcover set with fine dust jackets and hardshell slipcase with almost no wear. Completely clean inside and out. Volume 1: Commercial Buildings, Civic Works, Libraries and City Houses. Volume 2: Country Houses, Churches and Tombs, Expositions, Academic and Institutional Buildings. Illustrated throughout in black & white with hundreds of vintage photographs. Bibliography. 12" high X 9" wide, 419 & 335 pages. A beautiful set. Large heavy books, foreign shipping will be extra. These books will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
