John S. Bolles, Las Monjas, Pre-Mexican Architecture at Chichén Itzá, 1977, SIGNED HC
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Bolles, John, Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1977, 9 ¼” x 11 ½”, 4to, 304 pp.
Near Fine oblong quarto, grey and white marbled boards with black graphic of Mayan warrior to front, black and white lettering to spine, mild cocking, bruise to bottom board edge. Signed and inscribed by the author to front free endpaper, "To Barry Wassernman, this is one project I don't believe you worked, John Bolles, 1978." Laid in loose is personalized greeting card bearing the same design as cover regarding the AIA (American Institute of Architects). Very Good + white dust jacket, small closed tears along edges, now protected in Mylar, 304 pp. Black-and-white photographs of the archeological excavation and repair of the Mayan Chichén Itzá complex with diagrams and historic drawings. The first comprehensive study of this key architectural site, revealing its cultural, political, and religious significance within the broader history of the Maya-Toltec world. A gift from Bolles to Sacramento architect and sustainability pioneer, Barry Wasserman.