Georgian London (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Summerson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pleiades Books, 1945
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Cracked. Internally sound. Signed by the author with signed letter laid-in.
Georgian London presents a comprehensive architectural and social history of England's capital during a pivotal era. Summerson chronicles the city's transformation, detailing the grand designs and urban planning that shaped its iconic squares, terraces, and public buildings. The narrative uncovers the lives of the architects, patrons, and residents who contributed to this distinctive urban landscape. This authoritative work illustrates the enduring legacy of Georgian aesthetics and their profound impact on the city's development. It is an essential read for anyone interested in urban history and architectural scholarship.
Author: John Summerson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pleiades Books, 1945
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Cracked. Internally sound. Signed by the author with signed letter laid-in.
Georgian London presents a comprehensive architectural and social history of England's capital during a pivotal era. Summerson chronicles the city's transformation, detailing the grand designs and urban planning that shaped its iconic squares, terraces, and public buildings. The narrative uncovers the lives of the architects, patrons, and residents who contributed to this distinctive urban landscape. This authoritative work illustrates the enduring legacy of Georgian aesthetics and their profound impact on the city's development. It is an essential read for anyone interested in urban history and architectural scholarship.