Thomas Jefferson: Architect and Builder, I. T. Frary, SIGNED, 1931, NF HC & VG DJ

Frary, I. T., Richmond, Virginia: Garrett & Massie Incorporated, 1931, fo, 9 ¼” x 12”, 139 pp.

Near Fine folio, light blue leatherette over boards with a gilt design to the front cover and spine, gilt lettering to spine, light edgewear along spine, signed inscription from the author saying “With love to Adelia and Harriet from Ihna T. Frary” on page III. Very Good dust jacket, black heavyweight paper with a black-and-white pattern, mild sunning to the spine and along the edges, protected in Mylar, 139 pp. Black-and-white photographs of the interior and exterior architecture as well as architectural blueprints. Introduction by Fiske Kimball. This book highlights Thomas Jefferson’s influence on American architecture, showing how his support of Neoclassicism shaped his designs and lasting legacy.