Samuel Maclure, architect Tapa blanda - 1985

Horsdal & Schubart, 1985. Paperback. Good.

Horsdal & Schubart, Ganges, 1985, Near Fine Trade Paperback, 164 pages, 5.5" x 8.5".

Ganges, B.C.: Horsdal & Schubart. Good. 1985. First Edition. Paperback. 0920663028 . "Between 1890 and 1929, Samuel Maclure designed many comfortable, gracious houses, mostly in Vancouver, New Westminster and Victoria, British Columbia. From large projects, such as Hatley Park (now Royal Roads) and Gabriola Mansion, to modest bungalows, his buildings are all noted for their exquisite detail, thoughtful layout and elegant proportions. Other members of the energetic Maclure family did important pioneer work in British Columbia, in surveying, brick making and newspaper publishing, and their ventures are also described in this book." - back cover. 164 pages. Footnotes, list of sources, index. Many black and white diagrams and reproductions of archival photos. Inclues nineteen pages of inventory of structures designed by Maclure. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A must have for anyone privileged to live in a home designed by this gifted architect.; 8vo .