James B Garrison / MASTERING TRADITION THE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE Signed 1st

MASTERING TRADITION: THE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE OF JOHN RUSSELL POPE. Garrison, introduction by Steven McLeod Bedford. Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated work on the classical architecture of John Russell Pope, including a letter from the publisher. Fine in fine dust jacket. Pope is noted for his homes that "define the highest level of pre-War design in the United States" (introduction), a reputation that shines through in the elegant structures pictured in this volume.

New York: Acanthus Press, 2004. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. Signed by Garrison to title page, dated 4.29.05. Manuscript note on Acanthus Press letterhead loosely laid in, Dear Andre / Thank you very much for your order.

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