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Essentials in architecture : an analysis of the principles & qualities to be looked for in buildings (1907)

Belcher, John, d. 1913, Holmes, Robert, 1861-1930 (association), MacDonald, J. E. H. (James Edward Hervey), 1873-1932, (association), MacDonald, Thoreau, 1901- (autograph) · London : B.T. Batsford · leaf 182

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