The House Beautiful Treasury of Contemporary American Homes

The book is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear typical of its age, with some small marks on the front and back. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and intact. There is no dust jacket present.

"The House Beautiful Treasury of Contemporary American Homes" by Joseph Barry, published by Hawthorn Books, Inc. in New York, 1959, is a First Edition that captures the essence of mid-20th-century American architecture. This book showcases a collection of homes that exemplify contemporary design principles of the time. Joseph Barry provides insightful commentary, with an introduction by Elizabeth Gordon, the editor of House Beautiful magazine, adding further credibility to the text. This edition is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of architectural design, offering a snapshot of American home aesthetics during a pivotal era. The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and well-preserved pages, though without its original dust jacket.