Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

The 1936 Book of Small Houses

New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1936. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 253 (3)pp. Original illustrated red paper-covered boards with black lettering on spine, in original photo-illustrated dustjacket with white lettering on spine. Photo-illustrated title page with border. "Architectural and technological advances during recent years have completely changed the small house picture of 1936. The building professionals–architects, builder, mortgage-money lenders, manufacturers–all are prepared for a new boom in small house construction. Ready, too, are important banking laws and new agencies of government–particularly the Federal Housing Administration–to help the small-house builder finance the establishment of his long-hoped-for home." (Introduction). Illustrated with 115 b/w photographs and plans of small houses by architects from all across the United States, including the Richard Neutra house built for Anna Sten and Eugen Frenke. Practical guide helping with the selection of architects, design and planning, building, maintenance as well as tips for financing. Four pages listing publications on construction of homes. DJ with some wear along edges, small chips, creasing and closed tears. Binding with some discoloration of covers. Abrasion of front free endpaper. Block slightly age-toned. DJ and binding in overall good-, interior in good+ condition. g- to g+. Item #46018

Price: $65.00

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