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New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc, 1936. First edition. Hardcover. g- to g+. Folio. 253 (3)pp. Original illustrated red paper-covered boards with black lettering on spine, in original photo-illustrated dustjacket with white lettering on spine. Photo-illustrated title page with border. "Architectural and technological advances during recent years have completely changed the small house picture of 1936. The building professionals-architects, builder, mortgage-money lenders, manufacturers-all are prepared for a new boom in small house construction. Ready, too, are important banking laws and new agencies of government-particularly the Federal Housing Administration-to help the small-house builder finance the establishment of his long-hoped-for home." (Introduction). Illustrated with 115 b/w photographs and plans of small houses by architects from all across the United States, including the Richard Neutra house built for Anna Sten and Eugen Frenke. Practical guide helping with the selection of… Read More