The Religious Architecture of New Mexico in the Colonial Period 1940 1st EDITION

Description: USED - Good/Very Good Condition - PLEASE SEE PHOTOS RARE First editionPublished by The Taylor Museum of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.Of particular interest to book collectors, architects, students of Spanish culture, artists, and historians.Author George Kubler was a renowned American art historian. This soft-bound publication began as his PhD dissertation and was printed by the Yale University Press. Only 750 copies were printed for this First Edition in May 1940. This book remains the definitive volume on this subject, which explores the settlement and growth of Mission Churches in New Mexico from the middle of the 17th century to the early 20th century. Four more editions have been printed since.This is the FIRST EDITION.Highlights include:Lovely architectural cut-away, section, and plan drawings177 clear black and white photographsOriginal map of the Mission Churches in New Mexico still affixed in the back of the bookExcellent chronological table of the spread of missions in New Mexico Condition:Used and in good/very good condition (Please see photos)Pages are in very good condition, with minor creasing of the lower corner on the first page. Book is tight, pages are bright. The cover has no tears. Fading is restricted to the spine, and a two-inch wide strip across the top of the front cover. There is a minor crease on front and back lower corner, and a slight edge lift on the bottom of the front cover, and minor dents in the center of the front cover. Front cover has minor surface scratches, and two water spots. Priced accordingly. Seller’s family is the original owner Kept inside a clean, climate-controlled, smoke-free home PBT306

Price: 275 USD

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

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