First Edition. Original Wraps. Includes instructions and materials to build the Sears Tower and a nice introduction that explores the history and nature of the Tower. While this volume does not include the text, the author has indicated that it is one of the "So Easy an Adult Can Do It" editions.which was code that the model would take approximately 12 hours to make (as opposed to "Hours of Fun for the Ambitious Modeler" which was code that the model would take on the order of 40 hours). A pristine copy of this rather scarce edition. This copy from the author/artist's personal collection and can be signed upon request. Several spots of a black ink/paint on the bottom of the front (N.B. does not penetrate or involve any pages), else tight, bright and unmarred. 4to. np. Illus. (color and b/w plates).

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Build Your Own Sears Tower:. The World's Tallest Building - The World at Your Feet

Publisher

Perigee Books/Putnams, New York

Publication Date

1981

Language

English

ISBN 10

0399505369

ISBN 13

9780399505362

Binding

Original Wraps

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good+ in Wraps

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

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National Lampoon and Related Art Items

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Series; The World at your feet. Physical description; [26] leaves : color illustrations ; 31 cm. Notes; A Perigee Book. Subjects; Willis Tower (Chicago, Ill.). Architectural models.

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