Alfred C. Bossom — An Architectural Pilgrimage in Old Mexico

New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Alfred Bossom's look at architecture in Mexico, profusely illustrated throughout, an author's presentation copy. The first edition of this work. A signed presentation copy, with an inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'To my dear friend John Rodger's with my personal regards Alfred C. Bossom 1954&apos. An interesting work on the history of the beautiful architecture in Mexico. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and one-hundred and nine plates. Written by Alfred Bossom. Bossom was an architect who worked in the States, where he was involved in the construction of skyscrapers, as well as expanding the Adolphus Hotel. He was also a proponent of the Mayan Revival architecture after travelling to Mexico. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little marking to the spine and boards. Ink inscription to the front pastedown. Author's inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .