In this monumental, two-volume set--the first comprehensive study of Canadian architecture--Harold Kalman presents a rich panorama, treating the vast range of Canadian building, from the native peoples and first settlers to the recent past to the present day. He describes the country's architectural history in a lucid and engaging narrative, placing the buildings firmly in a social and cultural context to illuminate distinct characteristics of Canadian architects and architecture. Lavishly illustrated with over eight ...
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In this monumental, two-volume set--the first comprehensive study of Canadian architecture--Harold Kalman presents a rich panorama, treating the vast range of Canadian building, from the native peoples and first settlers to the recent past to the present day. He describes the country's architectural history in a lucid and engaging narrative, placing the buildings firmly in a social and cultural context to illuminate distinct characteristics of Canadian architects and architecture. Lavishly illustrated with over eight hundred black and white drawings and photographs, this work will be an essential reference for anyone interested in architectural history.
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Fair in Good dust jacket. 0195407008. 661 pages. Glossary. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos. "The definitive work on Canadian architecture."-from dust jacket. Light wear and bit of sunning to spine of dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Somewhat above-average wear and some library markings to book. Front hinge securely taped. A worthy copy of this informative reference.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; A Concise History of Canadian Architecture Canada.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (CAD) 1st printing. No markings, Fine in Near Fine dust jacket with a bit of rubbing to top edge of Dj. Boards, x, 661pp, index, B&W photos throughout. Kalman is a well-known architectural historian and heritage consultant. A heavy book. (3.9 JM HOJ 302/a2.