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The Octagon. Dr. William Thornton, architect. Drawings and text made under direction of Glenn Brown for the American Institute of Architects
Author:Glenn Brown
Publisher:The American Institute of Architects
Release Date:1917
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Seller Category:Architecture
Qty Available:1
Condition:Collectible: Very Good
Media:Hardcover
Notes: Elephant Folio. 24 1/2" x 17 1/2". Contains 30 plates of drawings depicting designs and floor plans (Plates 1 and 2 comprise the title page and frontispiece.). Also includes biographical section on Thornton and a historical section on the Octagon, which are bound together via string. Enclosing the plates is a green quarter cloth binding with a paper cover. The title is in the center of this front cover over a drawing of a door from the Octagon. Binding shows some signs of wear near edges and hinges. Some plates are lightly worn near edges, and last page of historical sketch is nearly detached from its binding. No annotation or foxing in this copy. Full refund if not satisfied.
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