His Most Accessible Book In Exceptional Condition. By Frank Lloyd Wright. Correct first printing of this architectural monograph on the modern American home. Near fine in like jacket. The world’s greatest architect here meets the urgent problem of suitable shelter for The Family in a democracy. Focused on the American home and infused with postwar optimism, THE NATURAL HOUSE is what Wright scholar Robert McCarter called perhaps [Wright's] most straightforward and sincere writing. Uncommon in its true first edition, and scarce in this condition. Read more: Robert McCarter, Frank Lloyd Wright, 198; Robert Sweeney, Frank Lloyd Wright An Annotated Bibliography, 992; Donald Langmead, Frank Lloyd Wright: A Bio-Bibliography, 718. New York: Horizon Press, 1954. Original tan linen boards featuring facsimile Wright signature in red and black with 54. Textual endpapers printed in red. Book has touches of toning to extremities. Jacket has fainting rubbing with trace edgewear. Uncommonly sharp and bright overall. Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. “First edition” always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote. This listing was created by Bibliopolis. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “typepunchmatrix” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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- Year: 1954