A Vision of Britain: A Personal View of Architecture

Prince Charles

ISBN 10: 038526903X / ISBN 13: 9780385269032

Published by Doubleday, 1989

About this Item

SIGNED & INSCRIBED by PRINCE CHARLES to the previous owner (the well-known equestrian artist Henry Walter Koehler) on the title page. Dust Jacket shows minor wear and soiling. The book shows some damp staining to the bottom edge of the text block and at the bottom of the first several pages. Interior is otherwise clean with no writing, underlining or similar marks. There is very light foxing to the edges of the text block and a slight lean to the spine - otherwise in very good condition. Binding sound. RARE!. Seller Inventory # 69804

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Vision of Britain: A Personal View of ...

Publisher: Doubleday

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Prince Charles stresses the need to preserve the unique character of towns and cities, the desirability of reviewing existing planning laws, and the importance of providing architecture on a human scale. 300 color photos.

Synopsis:

Makes a personal plea for urban development that preserves the unique character and tradition of towns and cities, arguing that architecture serves the aesthetic and practical needs of the average citizen.