An Outline of European Architecture (Pelican Books) (original 1943; edition 1970)

by Nikolaus Pevsner

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Title:	An Outline of European Architecture (Pelican Books)
Authors:	Nikolaus Pevsner
Info:	Penguin Books Ltd (1970), Edition: New impression, Paperback, 496 pages
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An Outline of European Architecture by Nikolaus Pevsner (1943)

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Mine is the very slender 1942 edition - withads for Gyproc, Sanatogen and Harris & Sheldon - 'makers of shops'

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For over 60 years Sir Nikolaus Pevsner's study of European architecture has been regarded as a seminal work which has inspired countless students of architecture around the world. In this updated edition, an extra dimension is provided through the integration of over 200 colour photographs.… (more)

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