Fire & Decay: The Destruction of the Large New Zealand House by Hodgson, Terence E. R

Fire & Decay: The Destruction of the Large New Zealand House. by Hodgson, Terence E. R. 

Hardcover, very good condition, ex owners name inside, tanned edges, foxing to end papers, dust jacket chipped edges, some fading, 75mm closed tear to bottom front. ISBN 9780908578047 / 0908578040

Publisher: Alister Taylor; New Zealand , 1978

" ... A pictorial history of over seventy houses whose size and architecture made them landmarks in New Zealand's developing years. Unfortunately these houses have gone forever, destroyed mainly by fire, but also by demolition and decay ... This book also traces the early history of the settlers who built these houses and created their often impressive gardens ..."--Inside front cover.

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ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK.