From the busy Atlantic waters to the rugged Pacific coast, explore the country's most historic and beautiful lighthouses with amazing 3-D pop-ups. "Lighthouses! A Pop-Up Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons" features more than 25 color photographs and original illustrations showcasing America's coastal guardians. From the historical to the technical, author Al Mitchell, a renowned expert in the field of lighthouse study, explains the important roles played by each beacon through the years. This unique tribute ...
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From the busy Atlantic waters to the rugged Pacific coast, explore the country's most historic and beautiful lighthouses with amazing 3-D pop-ups. "Lighthouses! A Pop-Up Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons" features more than 25 color photographs and original illustrations showcasing America's coastal guardians. From the historical to the technical, author Al Mitchell, a renowned expert in the field of lighthouse study, explains the important roles played by each beacon through the years. This unique tribute includes 5 amazing, architecturally accurate 3-D pop-ups designed by acclaimed paper engineer Linda Costello. Beautifully illustrated pop-ups stand approximately 9 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter and demonstrate each lighthouse's unique design and function. Pop-ups include some of the most famous landmarks in the country: Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina's distinctive black-and-white barber pole; Old Point Loma Light, the beacon for California's Gold rush traffic; and Florida's prominent Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. This is the ultimate book for admirers of lighthouses and architecture.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 12x1x10; Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Some page ruffling. All pop-ups appear to function. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Edelson, Wendy. Very Good. No Jacket. Paper Engineering by Linda Costello & Bruce Foster. 1" tear to paper, front spine. Pop-up's very good to fine. Expedited or International shipping may cost more.
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