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A field guide to American houses

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A field guide to American houses

by Virginia McAlester, A. Lee McAlester

About this title: The guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America. 17th century to the present.

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A Field Guide to American Houses

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Knopf Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

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A Field Guide to American Houses

by McAlester, Virginia, and McAlester, Lee

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394510323 ISBN: 0394510321

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by Mcalester, Virginia; Mcalester, A. Lee; Mcalester, Lee

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Edition: First Edition, So Stated Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A. Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

Description: VG+/Near Fine/No Jacket Issued. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 0394739698 ABound in illustrated covers.525 pages. Illustrated throughout by photographs. Minor soiling on front cover. Minimal. A hint of rubbing to some few edges. Otherwise a tight, clean, complete copy with very clean internals. read more

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Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Knopf, New York Date Published: 1990 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc Date Published: 1984-05-01 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

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Binding: Trade paperback Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Knopf ISBN-13: 9780394510323 ISBN: 0394510321

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A. Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. The guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America. 17th century to the present. read more

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by Virginia Mcalester, Lee Mcalester, Juan Rodriguez-Arnaiz, Lauren Jarrett (Illustrator)

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A Field Guide to American Houses

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Alfred A Knopf Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394739694 ISBN: 0394739698

Description: Lauren Jarrett / Juan Rodriguez-Arnaiz. Very Good. 6.5 x 9.25 in., 525 Pages. Corners of covers are slightly rubbed. "The guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America-Houses built for American families (rich, poor, and in-between), in city and countryside, from the 17th century to the present. " Many Black and White photo examples of homes from early American to the 1940's. ... read more

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc Date Published: 1984-06-01 ISBN-13: 9780394510323 ISBN: 0394510321

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A Field Guide to American Houses

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Edition: First edition. Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Date Published: 1984 ISBN-13: 9780394510323 ISBN: 0394510321

Description: Jarrett, Lauren. Very good in very good dust jacket. FIRST EDITION stated. Very small closed tear in dj otherwise the book is fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 544 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more

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Description: Like New. Illustrator: Jarrett, Lauren and Juan Rodriquez-Arnaiz.1984, stated 1st, signed and inscribed by Virginia McAlester, bookplate to front pastedown, owner stamp top of fep, dj a bit soiled from rubbing, dj spine a bit faded and soiled, over 1200 illustrations. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. read more

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Jul 13, 2009
By Keke, New York, NY

"This book changed the way I look at every city and suburban area I go to. I would like to own a copy so I could refer to it."

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Jul 12, 2009
By Julie H., Natchitoches, LA

"This is a must-have reference for any student (or fan) of American domestic architecture. They only suggestion I'd make is to include photographs in addition to the many line drawings of rooflines and other diagnostic details. This is a great book and one I use regularly."

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May 31, 2009
By Ted, The United States

"I find this to be a handy resource for understanding American House styles and venacular architecture. If you have an interest in house styles this is a must for your reference library."

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Jan 15, 2009
By Angie, Osseo, MN

"If you are interested in American residential architecture, this book does a good job of explaining the differences between the various styles."

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