This early-20th-century showcase of homes features a wide range of designs from a Midwest master. Reproduced from a rare edition, the work features a splendid array of dwellings, from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans. Reprint of Artistic Homes, Herbert C. Chivers, St. Louis, 1910.
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