The Tribune Company / ARCHITECTURE The International Competition for New 1st ed

Description: [ARCHITECTURE] The International Competition for a New Administration Building for the Chicago Tribune Author: (The Tribune Company) Title: [ARCHITECTURE] The International Competition for a New Administration Building for the Chicago Tribune Publication: [Chicago]: The Tribune Company, 1923 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Large quarto, 103pp., followed by 281 full-leaf plates. A crisp, clean, lovely copy, about fine, with the rear inner hinge just starting and two tiny and inexplicable tape mends to a rear blank. Touch of foxing to the edges. In the publisher's notoriously fragile burlap binding, with absolutely no repairs. In the rare dust jacket, about fine, with a few mild scrunches to the crown, but no notable tears or chips. In what appears to be the publisher's original box, with hand-written title. Box with a number of partial cracks and some tape mends, but still rather sound, and complete. A very important volume of architectural history, as this 1922 competition drew contestants from some of the most innovative firms in the field, all of whom were working just after the widespread use of steel frame technology, which allowed for the safe construction of buildings more than a few storeys tall. Among the entrants were Eliel Saarinen (whose design was perceived by many to be the best), Walter Gropius, Adolf Loos, Bertram Goodhue, and many others. The winning entry, conceived by Howells and Hood, still stands today; an imposing neo-Gothic skyscraper at 435 N. Michigan Avenue. When the book is found in commerce, it is almost always rebacked, as the fragile burlap binding was absolutely no match for the heft of the coated paper used for the nearly 300 plates. Similarly, burlap bindings have a tendency to destroy dust jackets, which is why we've only even encountered one other copy in a jacket. As this copy was hardly ever taken out of its box, it has been spared the seemingly inevitable fate of its brethren. An important volume of modern Architectural history, genuinely rare in this condition. Fine / fine. Seller ID: 11036 Subject: Architecture Cleveland Book Company Lakewood, OH As a small, independent bookseller in Cleveland, Ohio, I deal in general used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, manuscripts, pamphlets, and personal and family papers in all subjects. My family has been in the antiquarian book business since 1971. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 5 to 14 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! We take pride in our business and make every attempt to describe each item in our inventory accurately according to the highest standards of the rare book trade.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 4113 USD

Location: Lakewood, Ohio

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