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Steps & Stairways, First Edition

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Steps and Stairways. New York: Rizzoli, 1989. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 264 pp. A beautifully photographed book on the history of steps and stairways beginning with notched tree trunks and including examples in every architectural style and material. Early examples shown are the steep steps on Mayan temples that signify a passage to their gods. The Spanish Steps in Rome and the steps of the Great Wall of China show examples of spectacular scale and location. The book also gives examples of steps in art and entertainment. A great resource book for architects and designers. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Cleo Baldon (Author),Ib Melchior (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. dust jacket has a small loss/book is in excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP571-1st1stDibs: LU260518430603

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