The English home / by Banister Flight Fletcher, and Herbert Phillips Fletcher; with an introduction by His Grace the Duke of Argyll, K.T., with 366 illustrations
1910, 1st edition. London : Methuen. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Foxing to prelims and page edges. Previous owner's signature to front free end paper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #468312
Physical description; xxii, 392 pages, illustrations, plans 23 cm. Contents; I. An historical review of the English home -- ii. The site -- iii. The plan -- iv. The exterior -- v. Construction -- vi, The interior -- vii. Water supply and fittings -- viii. House drainage -- ix. Sanitary fittings -- x. The ventilation, trapping and siphonage of drains -- xi. Typical drainage plans -- xii. The collection and disposal of sewage and refuse -- xiii. Heating -- xiv. Lighting -- xv. Ventilation -- xvi. The decoration and finishing of the house -- xvii. The adaptation of existing houses to modern requirements -- xviii. Modern english homes by different architects -- xix. The garden -- xx. Stables and motor garages. Subjects; Architecture, Domestic Great Britain. Historic buildings Great Britain. Architecture, Domestic. Historic buildings. Architecture, Domestic England. Architecture, Domestic England. Historic buildings England. Great Britain.
Price: €48.95