New York: Wittenborn Publications, 1953. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. First Edition. Quarto (7.25" X 10"), red cloth covered boards with gilt spine titles. 329pp. including index, plus 96 black and white plates, photographs, drawings, plans, elevations and interiors. A beautiful copy of this definitive study of the great modern Scottish architect and designer. Diminutive one line prior owner blindstamp on ffep and the most minimal faint rubbing at estremities, else fine. An excellent copy of the scarce original edition. Very near fine..

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Bookseller: Brillig Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 02504
Title: Charles Rennie Mackintosh And The Modern Movement.
Author: Howarth, Thomas
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Wittenborn Publications
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1953
Keywords: ARCHITECT, ARCHITECTURE, SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH, SCOTS, MODERN, EXPRESSIONIST, MACKINTOSH, DESIGN, INTERIOR, DETAIL, ARCHITECTURAL, PLAN, DRAWING, GLASGOW, EUROPEAN, GLASS, FURNITURE, DECOR, PAINTING, PAINTER, EUROPE, ART
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Quarto: The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...
Blindstamp: A blindstamp is a stamped impression, usually an image, logo, words, or design on the cover or spine of a book, without color or...
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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
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Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.