The Federation House: A Restoration Guide by Ian Evans - 1988

Mullumbimby NSW: Flannel Flower Press, 1999. Card Covers. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 160 pages, illustrated, glossary, index, winner of the National Trust Heritage Award. The head's outer edge is bumped, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy, which appears unread. "Federation is the name given to a particular style of house built in Australia between about 1890 and 1920. Red brick walls and orange tiled roofing, decorated with ridging and chimney pots of terracotta, were among the noticeable characteristics of the majority of houses in this style. But a closer look reveals buildings that display the most extraordinary expression of developing national pride." "This book blends the story of these remarkable buildings with a wealth of information on their restoration and conservation. Shrewd practical advice on restoration techniques from Australia's best-known writer on old houses, together with a comprehensive directory of suppliers which lists all of… Read More

NSW, Australia: The Flannel Flower Press, 1986. Green cloth, yellow lettering to spine. 160pp. includes References, Glossary, Bibliography & Index. Colour & B/w Illustrations. DJ has light shelfwear. Heavy book.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Flannel Flower Press, Glebe, 1988. Softcover. Very Good+. ARCHITECTURE AUSTRALIANA The story of the development of this unique Australian architectural style, combined with advice on restoration. 160 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims. ; 30 cm.  includes References, Glossary, Bibliography & Index. Colour & B/w Illustrations. #0516/1219/0921/190822/080723 pp. 160 illusts. (Label on fep.) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.