Rare and Unusual Books

Published: Paris.
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Description: c84pp (+ 112pp supplement of adverts and other material on workers’ housing), incl many lovely illustrations in colour, b&w and sepia. Wraps, with fine coloured artist’s cover. A little spine wear, tear to one page, but a nice bright copy.
Notes: Superb special issue of "L'Illustration", packed with information and lovely art work, on workers’ and other popular housing, especially model schemes. These include Bournville, Welwyn Garden City, as well as a great many schemes from France, Belgium and elsewhere, making this a very good comparative document on the whole subject. There is also good material on high rise flats and interior detailing of these dwellings. (French texts).
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Price: £65.00