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New York: Architectrural Book Publishig Co, 1947. Decorative Wrappers. Very Good +. A handsome copy of the 1947 2nd edition. Solid and VG+ in its completely-intact comb binding, with one narrow crease running vertically along the front panel and one tiny spot at the front panel as well. Tall quarto, clean as could be internally, with no wrting or markings to speak of.

New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc, 1947. Second edition. Spiral bound. 116 pages. Foreword by Antonin and Noemi Raymond in English. Includes numerous black and white photographs and drawings. A very good plus copy in plastic spiral bound wrappers with a small portion of the bottom of the plastic spiral missing, some edge wear and a previous owner signature to the front free endpaper. Otherwise a clean copy of this classic.

New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., 1947. Second Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 31cm x 23.5cm. 120 pages, black and white illustrations. Original comb binding inserted into custom cloth boards. The Second Edition of this classic of 20th century architecture by Czech-American architecture Antonin Raymond. Raymond commenced his career working with Frank Lloyd Wright and Cass Gilbert. In 19Wright sent him to work in Japan and there he went on to do his own work. This book presents architecture elements developed in Japan during the interwar years. This copy with the original comb binding covers slipped into a custom cloth binding for Michael Hugo-Brunt (1924-1988, an architecture professor at Cornell before moving to the School of Architecture of the University of Western Australia. Minor wear and soiling to cloth. Minor tanning. The original binding and interior well preserved inside the custom folder. . Shipped Weight: .75 kilos. BZDB407 Architecture; Unbranded Antonin… Read More

New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc, 1947. Second Edition. Spiral Bound. Very Good. Originally published in 1937, the Raymonds were displaced from Japan by World War II, but upon their return after the war resumed their architectural practice in the country. In 1947 they updated and republished this book which highlights both their designs for buildings, furniture, and interiors, as well as traditional Japanese architecture with both photographs and cross section drawings. An important piece by Antonin and Noémi Raymond who completed some stunning work both in the United States and abroad but are best known for their mid-century modern work and structures in Japan in the 1930s. 119 pp. 4to. Heavy brown papers with a rattan pattern, white plastic comb binding that allows book to lay flat, which is important for the interior photographs and drawings. Light chipping and wear, very clean and overall which is not always the case with this book.

Architectural Forum, 1938-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1938 third printing spiral bound with cloth covered boards, lightly soiled and shelf worn. oversized and overweight. d52 Please email for photos.

Tokyo: Antonin Raymond and New York: Architectural Forum, 1938.. 4to. Burlap boards, spiral binding. [vi], [blank]116pp, [blank]. with measured drawings facing numerous halftone photographs. Printed in Japan. Raymond worked with Frank Lloyd Wright and was the Consul of Czechoslovakia to Japan from 1926 to 1939, in which year the Czech embassy was closed down after the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany.0 halftone photographs with measured drawings opposite of Antonin Raymond's designs for furniture reflecting modernist tendencies. The scarce and most desirable first edition, printed in Japan, with mounted end papers, copyright page and initial text pages on Japanese rice paper.

New York & Tokyo: Architectural Forum & Seisho-Kwan 4, 1938. Second printing. Spiral bound. 116 pages. Foreword by Antonin and Noemi Raymond in English. Includes numerous black and white photographs and drawings. A very good copy in burlap boards with paper label to the front panel that has some edge wear and with the front endpapers having two vintage rubber stamps from an architectural firm along with an embossed ownership stamp and small vintage bookplate. Otherwise a clean copy of this classic.

New York & Tokyo: The Architectural Forum / Antonin Raymond, 1938 Tan burlap/cloth covers w/paste on title, steel spiral binding. Excellent illustrations, black/white photographs. Rice paper, Foreword, 116 pgs. In orginial cardboard slipcase. Scarce copy of important Japanese style. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition Third Printing.. Spiral Hardcover. Very Good.

Tokyo: Antonin Raymond, 1938. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The first printing, in 1000 copies, of this seminal work on architecture that focuses on examples of Japanese internal and external design using photographs and plans. Very good in original, spiral bound, boards with 2 minor repairs to 2 pages (see photos). Ex Libris Ruth Plant and D. M. Craik architects. The first printing, in 1000 copies, of this seminal work on architecture that focuses on examples of Japanese internal and external design.

New York and Tokyo: Architectural Forum & Seisho-Kwan 4, 1938. Second edition. Cloth. Very Good +. Stated second printing of this book of interior and exterior residential architectural drawings and photographs. 4to. 116 pp. Brief text in English. A well preserved copy, spiral bound with burlap covers.

Tokyo: Antonin Raymond, 1938. Burlap. Very Good +. A handsome copy of the 1938 stated 1st edition, limited to 1,000 copies, in its coarse, spiralbound burlap. Solid and VG+ to Near Fine, with very light spotting along the endsheets. Tall quarto, crisp black-and-white photos and beautifully-rendered line-drawn details throughout.

1938. Tokyo, Antonin Raymond Seisho-Kwan 4-Chome Ginza, 1938. 4to (300 x 240 mm). In the original cloth covered board with spiral spine. With white title paper label to front board. Front board with a few stains. Previous owner’s stamp (Arkitekt Georg Fischer) to upper inner margin of front free end-paper. Both author’s printed signatures including a list of names from his staff and pupils to title-page. Internally fine. 116 pp. Printed in 1000 copies. First edition of Antonin’s famous work published the same year he ended his Japanese period and returned to USA. Antonin played a pivotal role in the dissemination of modern architecture in the Japan. His initial work with American architects Cass Gilbert and Frank Lloyd Wright gave him an insight into the use of concrete that he would refine throughout his career, taking these innovations with him to Tokyo where he explored it’s use and integration with traditional Japanese building techniques. Antonin Raymond (1888-1976) was a prominent… Read More

The Architectural Forum, New York, Antonin Raymond Tokyo, 1938. 2nd printing. hardcover. Very Good+. 4to, burlap cloth binding with handmade paper label and metal ring binding, cover is clean, handmade paper endpages, Foreward by Antonin and Noemi Raymond, a book of 1930's Japanese modern architecture details of exteriors and interiors, well illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings, modern furniture, 116 pages" .

Tokyo, Japan: published by author, 1938. Book. Very good- condition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Quarto (4to). 116 pages of text. Hardcover burlap covered boards are spiral bound, with minor shelfwear and discoloration. Stained on bottom left corner, discoloring the bottom half of the first few pages, but only a tiny corner of the following text. First edition, first printing of only 1000 copies. Both authors' autographs are printed in facsimile on the title page, above rows of cascading Japanese characters. Amazing interiors are photographed in detail, and floor plans and detailed architectural drawings are included. Includes a two page letter on "Raymond Farm New Hope Pa" letterhead, handwritten and signed by Noemi P. Raymond, to Industrial Designer Paul R. Mac Alister. Beyond March 7th, there is no year stated, but it is circa 1940. Mrs. Raymond addresses Mac Alister regarding upholstery and curtain textile designs before a contract price was set by the… Read More