
Description
Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge.
What is a hammer-beam roof? Where does a voissoir fit in an arch? What churches did Nicholas Hawksmoor design? Now architecture students and others interested in the history of the built environment can consult a single reference book to find the answers to these and to hundreds of other questions, quickly and in the form most easily comprehended: clear and logical drawings. There are 2000 drawings in this book covering the history of Western architecture from Egypt through Wright, Saarinen, and Fuller.
Title: Graphic History of Architecture
Author/Editor: Mansbridge, John
Publisher: Hennessey & Ingalls
Date: 1999
Format: Paperback
Condition: Good.
Condition: Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use.
Binding and pages are intact.
All pages are free from any markings. Creasing visible across spine strip paperback.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good some wear
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 8.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
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What is a hammer-beam roof? Where does a voissoir fit in an arch? What churches did Nicholas Hawksmoor design? Now architecture students and others interested in the history of the built environment can consult a single reference book to find the answers to these and to hundreds of other questions, quickly and in the form most easily comprehended: clear and logical drawings. There are 2000 drawings in this book covering the history of Western architecture from Egypt through Wright, Saarinen, and Fuller.
Title: Graphic History of Architecture
Author/Editor: Mansbridge, John
Publisher: Hennessey & Ingalls
Date: 1999
Format: Paperback
Condition: Good.
Condition: Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use.
Binding and pages are intact.
All pages are free from any markings. Creasing visible across spine strip paperback.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good some wear
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 8.5 in.
Depth: 1 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; good some wear
Buyer's Premium
20%
Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge Sofcover 1999
Estimate $30-$100
Starting Price
$15
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