Architec-tonics The Tales of Tom Thumtack Architect Volume One by Frederick Squires (All published)
New York: William J. Comstock, 1914. First edition. Hardcover. 172 pages. 18 x 13 cm. Kent's first book. Persuaded by his comrade, Squires, Kent produced eighty-five drawings, decorative initials, and the cover design (inimitably Kent). A very early effort by him for which he received $100.00. First published as a series of articles in "Architecture and Building." JOHNSON p.31. A very fresh and bright copy, almost as new with front cover design in gilt and red against navy background, and with the scarce dust wrapper. Full page frontispiece of Tom Thumtack plus title page illustration are color lithographs. Orig. illustrated navy cloth, front cover and spine lettered in gilt. Fine in near fine dust wrapper with small chips at head of spine. Item #24688
Price: $2,750.00