A History of Architecture in all Countries, From the Earliest Times to the Present Day.

FERGUSSON, James. [Ronald and Nancy Reagan].

$1,600.00

Item Number: 145004

London: John Murray, 1893.

Third edition of Fergusson’s monumental work on the history of architecture. Royal octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s roan-backed cloth with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, top edge gilt, illustrated. From the library of Ronald and Nancy Reagan with Nancy’s ownership stamp to the second free endpaper listing the Reagan’s 1669 San Onofre Dr. residence. The Reagans lived on San Onofre Drive in the Pacific Palisades from 1957 to 1981 before moving to the White House when Reagan became President. In very good condition.

Originally published in 1865, Scottish architectural historian James Fergusson's monumental work "A History of Architecture in All Countries, From the Earliest Times to the Present Day" offers a sweeping survey of architectural styles, techniques, and traditions from antiquity to the 19th century. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, it remains a seminal resource for scholars, architects, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the rich tapestry of architectural heritage that spans across continents and centuries.