THE AUSTRALIAN HOUSE

by Jenkins, Norman J

First Edition

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Book desription: Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: W.J. Nesbit. No publication date [c. mid 1950s]. 119pp., intext illustrations: 50 plans on verso page, and corresponding house sketch with concise text on the adjacent recto page. Book clean and square. Spine firm, small puncture on head of same. Papered boards mildly shelfworn only. Former owner's name, and repaired margin tear on ffep., similar (very minor) repair on several leaves, otherwise clean. Sketch-illustrated, loose-plastic protected dustjacket edgeworn, punctured as spine description, nipped corners with a closed tear, several areas of surface biopredation, plus general soiling. House designs for Australia of the 1950s, by impressively-credentialled, New-Zealand born, Sydney-based architect Norman J. Jenkins. Contents, in 20 chapters, include: Town planning in relation to the home, Domestic architecture, Truth in expression, Health, sunlight and air, Climate and comfort, Influence of costs, Aspect, Living rooms, Bedrooms, Storage space, Windows, The country house, The architect and his work, etc., etc. Book weight approx. 400g. PLEASE NOTE: LISTED BOOKS ARE NOT STORED AT SHOP PREMISES. DIGITAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Good+/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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