Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders and Draftsmen

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A black-and-red hardback copy of Architectural Graphic Standards owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. This hardback, first edition of Architectural Graphic Standards features black front and back covers with a red strip along the bound edge. The spine is exposed and string-bound in several square sections. In orange ink the front cover reads: [ARCHITECTURAL / GRAPHIC / STANDARDS / CHARLES GEORGE RAMSAY / HAROLD REEVE SLEEPER]. Throughout the book, includingo on the interior cover, foreword, preface, and title pages are stamps in black ink reading "J.A. Cook." The book has 233 pages and features numerous graphics and illustrations of architectural methodology throughout. There are no markings on the back cover.

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