SPANISH-COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE UNITED STATES
Entry/Object ID
98.55.1.5
Description
SPANISH-COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE UNITED STATES
Color: Brown
"Spanish-Colonial Architecture in the United States" by Rexford Newcomb (New York: J. J. Augustin, Publishers, 1937), 39 pp. + 130 plates. The hardcover book has a natural-colored cover with a darker tinge to the spine. In orange letters on both the spine and cover is the work's title with the author's last name also on the spine. The work is a survey of both historic and modern historic structures in several states, including California, with text by Newcomb on the history of Spanish colonial architecture followed by 130 black and white plates divided by historic and modern examples. Those in California include homes; hotels; a gas station; and mission buildings. On the inside front cover is a label reading: "LIBRARY / RANKIN & KELLOGG / ARCHITECTS / PHILADELPHIA." In good condition, the book has slightly discolored pages; the beginnings of binding loosening; cover surface soiling and cover abrasions.
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Three-dimensional, Books, J. J. Augustin, Publishers, Monotype Corporation, Architecture--United States, Architecture, Spanish colonial
