Bridge Architecture Containing Two-Hundred Illustrations of Notable Bridges of the World, Ancient and Modern with Descriptive, Historical and Legendary Text
New York: William Helburn Inc., (1927). First Edition. Cloth-Backed Boards. Folio. Pp. 288. Lavishly illustrated with 199 photographic plates. Glossary. With short biographies of notable architects. Index. Bound in quarter yellow cloth over gray boards with black lettering and two-color vignette stamped on front board, printed paper label on spine. Fine. Item #5552
A remarkably well-preserved copy of this handsome book production. The, ahem, span of the author's scope, in space and time, is substantial, covering ancient Asia (Chungking; Pu-To-Shan (photographed by Ernst Boerschmann)) and the Roman Era (Pont du Gard, Nimes; Roman bridge at Nimini, Italy) to a Michigan Avenue drawbridge over the Chicago River. A superb survey, presented in an immaculate, stately format.
Price: $150.00