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FERREE, Barr
[306] pp.
Munn and Company
1906
13 1/2" x 11"
American Estates and Gardens is a landmark 1904 …
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FERREE, Barr
[306] pp.
Munn and Company
1906
13 1/2" x 11"
American Estates and Gardens is a landmark 1904 architectural book written by Barr Ferree. It explores the Gilded Age's grandest country homes and their integrated grounds, documenting how early 20th-century designers merged lavish architecture with expansive landscapes.
Book Overview
Author: Barr Ferree (1862–1924), an architectural critic and writer.
Publisher: Munn and Company (New York).
Format: Large quarto/folio featuring over 300 pages of text and rich black-and-white photographs.
Key Features
Notable Estates: The book features extensive photographic tours of iconic turn-of-the-century properties. Notable examples include the White House in Washington, D.C., the Larz Anderson Estate ("Weld") in Massachusetts, and the Herman B. Duryea estate in New York.
Thematic Coverage: It outlines the integration of architecture and landscape, showcasing formal gardens, terraced hillsides, water features, and expansive estate interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 1ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Fine/ No jacket Fine/ No jacket less
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