signed first edition
2004 · Baltimore
by Hayward, Mary Ellen; Shivers, Frank R. Jr.; Howland, Richard Hubbard; Alexander, Robert L.; Brugger, Robert J.; Dorsey, John; Duff, Charles B., Jr.; Gunts, Edward; Harwood, Herbert H., Jr.; Stanton, Phoebe B.; Weeks, Christopher
Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004. First edition. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing of this comprehensive work on the architecture of Baltimore, from its establishment as a British settlement to the early 21st century. An important history of Charm City building design. Uncommon signed. 11'' x 8''. Original dark orange cloth boards. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 398 pages, including index. Warmly inscribed by both Hayward and Shivers on title page to a local architect: "Dedicated to Stephanie and Andre with great expectations of a happy journey through our town. Frank R. Shivers (one of the worker bees making this book)," and below: "To Andre, It is nice to find someone so dedicated to architecture and historic architecture. I bless your efforts and your continued work in our field. All the best, Mary Ellen Hayward." Two color pictorial Baltimore tourist attraction tri-fold leaflets loosely laid in. Jacket with light edgewear and rubbing, price sticker to rear. Binding with a touch of edgewear. Tight.
(Inventory #: 46764)