Description: SIGNED FIRST EDITION MORE ABOUT OCTAGONSby CARL F. SCHMIDT & PHILIP PARRPublished by Carl F. Schmidt, undated, circa 1978. 1st edition. Signed by both authors on title page. Very good hardcover, no dustjacket. Tight binding, solid spine, tear to pages 87/88 has been repaired with archival tape, unmarked text, some foxing to endpapers and edges. Illustrated, gilt titling, 8vo, 214 pp.. Study of Octagon buildings in US & Canada. Building methods, early history, timber frame, balloon frame, gravel sand and clay as building material, plank wall, boardwall, cobblestone masonry, octagon & round barns, modern octagons, mud wall building, plans, photographs. Preservation Architect and Artist Carl F. Schmidt was a nationally recognized authority on American architectural history who devoted most of his leisure time to locating and documenting regional architecture of New England and Western New York. He amassed an extensive collection of measured drawings, sketches, and photographs that illustrate his numerous architectural writings. Starting with his first book in 1944 Schmidt raised the money to print his books himself and continued to self-publish his works throughout his lifetime. His books were available through mail order or local bookstores in the Rochester, NY area. When Schmidt became legally blind he began working with Philip Parr of Caledonia, NY. Parr, a history & architecture buff worked with Schmidt on several books and shared authorship with Schmidt on “More About Octagons”. This signed Carl F. Schmidt book is from the estate of his friend and co-author Philip Parr of Caledonia, NY. Loc: E7SIGNED FIRST EDITION MORE ABOUT OCTAGONSby CARL F. SCHMIDT & PHILIP PARRPublished by Carl F. Schmidt, undated, circa 1978. 1st edition. Signed by Carl F. Schmidt on title page. Very good hardcover, no dustjacket. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text, some foxing to endpapers, cover and edges. Illustrated, gilt titling, 8vo, 214 pp.. Study of Octagon buildings in US & Canada. Building methods, early history, timber frame, balloon frame, gravel sand and clay as building material, plank wall, boardwall, cobblestone masonry, octagon & round barns, modern octagons, mud wall building, plans, photographs. Preservation Architect and Artist Carl F. Schmidt was a nationally recognized authority on American architectural history who devoted most of his leisure time to locating and documenting regional architecture of New England and Western New York. He amassed an extensive collection of measured drawings, sketches, and photographs that illustrate his numerous architectural writings. Starting with his first book in 1944 Schmidt raised the money to print his books himself and continued to self-publish his works throughout his lifetime. His books were available through mail order or local bookstores in the Rochester, NY area. When Schmidt became legally blind he began working with Philip Parr of Caledonia, NY. Parr, a history & architecture buff worked with Schmidt on several books and shared authorship with Schmidt on “More About Octagons”. This signed Carl F. Schmidt book is from the estate of his friend and co-author Philip Parr of Caledonia, NY. Loc: E7
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Author: CARL F. SCHMIDT, PHILIP PARR
Book Title: More About Octagons
Language: English
Topic: Architecture, Building, Greek Architecture, Local History, Western New York, Art, Greek Revival Architecture, Preservation, OCTAGON buildings, Barns
Publisher: Self Published
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Nonfiction, Architecture
Book Series: n/a
Publication Year: 1978
Original Language: English
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Hardcover
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Edition: First Edition
Signed: Yes
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Signed By: CARL F. SCHMIDT
Vintage: Yes
Inscribed: No
Personalized: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalize: No
Era: 1970s
Number of Pages: 214
