The Books Owned by Albert Kahn series consists of a library of 131 books, many of which were autographed and dated by the architect when Albert Kahn purchased them in the early 20th century. These volumes, published between 1825 and 1944, cover a number of subjects of interest to Kahn, including European and American art, architecture and gardens, and library, school, greenhouse, ironwork, and hospital design. The large-format books about architecture and gardens contain hundreds of plates of images, which may have been of inspiration to Kahn in the design of his residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. While the majority of the books are written in English, some are also written in French, German, Italian, and Hungarian.
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A Monograph of the Work of McKim Mead & White, 1879-1915 Vol. 1.New York: The Architectural Book Publishing Co., Paul Wenzel & Maurice Krakow 1915
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A Monograph of the Work of McKim Mead & White, 1879-1915 Vol. 2.New York: The Architectural Book Publishing Co., Paul Wenzel & Maurice Krakow 1915
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A Monograph of the Work of McKim Mead & White, 1879-1915 Vol. 3.New York: The Architectural Book Publishing Co., Paul Wenzel & Maurice Krakow undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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A Monograph of the Work of McKim Mead & White, 1879-1915 Vol. 4.New York: The Architectural Book Publishing Co., Paul Wenzel & Maurice Krakow undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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American Greenhouses.Chicago: American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. undated
(title page missing)
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American Greenhouses.Chicago: American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. 1928
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Architectural Association Sketch Book: France, Belgium, Spain, etc.1909-1912
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Arnott, James A. & Wilson, John. The Petit Trianon Versailles.New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1908
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Audsley, G.A. & Bowes, J.L. La Ceramique Japonaise.Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie 1881
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Aumonier, W., ed. Modern Architectural Sculpture.London: The Architectural Press and New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1930
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 7/16/1930)
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Aus der Kunst-Schmiede -- Eisen Sammlung des Architekten Friedr. Halselmann in Munchen.Munich: Verlag von Joseph Albert 1881
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 9/1929)
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Azema, Leon. Documents d'Architecture Contemporaine, 1st Series.Paris: A. Vincent et Cie 1927
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 2/18/1929)
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Beauclair, R. & Gradl, M. I. Documents Architecture-Moderne, 3rd Annee.Paris: H. Laurens Editeur undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Benedictus. Nouvelles Variations: Soixante-Quinze Motifs Decoratifs en Vingt Planches.Paris: Aux Editions Albert Levy, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts undated
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Blossfeldt, Karl. Urformen der Kunst.Berlin: Zweite Auflage 1929
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Boito, Camillo. La Basilica Di San Marco, Parte Prima.Venezia undated
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Boito, Camillo. La Basilica Di San Marco, Parte Seconda.Venezia undated
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Book Stack and Shelving for Libraries by Bernard R. Green, C. E.Jersey City, N. J.: The Snead and Company Iron Works 1908
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Bossert, Helmuth Theodor. Geschichte des Kunstgewerbes: Aller Zeiten und Volker, Band I.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1928
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Bossert, Helmuth Theodor. Geschichte des Kunstgewerbes: Aller Zeiten und Volker, Band II.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1929
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Bossert, Helmuth Theodor. Geschichte des Kunstgewerbes: Aller Zeiten und Volker, Band III.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1930
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Bossert, Helmuth Theodor. Geschichte des Kunstgewerbes: Aller Zeiten und Volker, Band IV.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1930
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Bossert, Helmuth Theodor. Geschichte des Kunstgewerbes: Aller Zeiten und Volker, Band V.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth A.G. 1932
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Byne, Arthur & Stapley, Mildred. Rejeria of the Spanish Renaissance.New York: The Hispanic Society of America 1914
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 5/15/1915)
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Calavas, A., ed. Le Petit Trianon: Architecture, Decoration -- Ameublement.Paris: Librairie des Arts Decoratifs undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, July 12)
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Cantacuzene, G. M., compiler. Petits Edifices: Roumanie, 7th Serie. Paris: Vincent, Freal et Cie, Editeurs 1931
Compositions et Dessins de Viollet-Le-Duc.Paris: Librairie Centrale D'Architecture 1884
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Conklin, Edward F. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington.Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office 1927
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Creeny, Rev. W.F. A Book of Facsimiles of Monumental Brasses on the Continent of Europe.London: W. Griggs, Norwich: Agas H. Goose and Co. 1884
(Autographed by Albert Kahn.)
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Cunningham, Harry Francis, and Younger, Joseph Arthur. Measured Drawings of Georgian Architecture in the District of Columbia, 1750-1820.New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Paul Wenzel and Maurice Krakow 1914
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 2/27/1925)
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Cyclopedia of Architecture, Carpentry and Building: Carpentry, Stair Building, Estimating, Steel Square, Vol. 2.Chicago: American Technical Society 1908
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Cyclopedia of Architecture, Carpentry and Building: Plastering, Painting, Sheet Metal, Vol. 9.Chicago: American Technical Society 1908
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Daly, Cesar. Motifs Historiques D'Architecture et de Sculpture D'Ornement: Decorations Interieures, Volume I.Paris: Librairie Generale de L'Architecture et des Arts Decoratifs 1912
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Daly, Cesar. Motifs Historiques D'Architecture et de Sculpture D'Ornement: Decorations Interieures, Volume II.Paris: Librairie Generale de L'Architecture et des Arts Decoratifs 1912
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Daly, M. Cesar. Motifs Historiques D'Architecture et de Sculpture D'Ornement, Volume I.Paris: Se Vend Chez A, Morel, Libraire-Editeur 1869
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Daly, M. Cesar. Motifs Historiques D'Architecture et de Sculpture D'Ornement, Volume II.Paris: Se Vend Chez A, Morel, Libraire-Editeur 1869
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Darcel, M.A. Recueil de Faiences Italiennes des XV, XVI, et XVII Siecles.Paris: Quai Voltaire 1869
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The Decorative Work of Robert and James Adam.London: F. Mildner and Company undated
(Autographed by Albert Kahn.)
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DeMotte, G.J. La Tapisserie Gothique.Paris: 27 Rue de Berri 1924
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Deuxieme Serie de L'Ornement Polychrome.Paris: Chromolithographie et Typographie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, rue Jacob, 56 undated
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Donovan, John J. et al. School Architecture: Principles and Practices.New York: The MacMillan Company 1921
(inscribed by John J. Donovan: "It's a real joy to find you so human. St. Patrick's Day, 1924")
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Doury, MM. Decloux et. Histoire: Archeologique, Descriptive et Graphique de La Sainte-Chapelle du Palais.Paris: A. Morel, Libraire-Editeur 1865
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Dufrene, Maurice. Ensembles Mobiliers: Exposition Internationale de 1937 Vol. 2.Paris: Editions d'Art Charles Moreau 1937
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 9/25/1937)
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Errard, Charles and Gayet, Al. L'Art Byzantin D'Apres Les Monuments de l'Italie, de l'Istrie et de la Dalmatie, Tome I.Paris: Societe Francaise D'Editions D'Art undated
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Errard, Charles and Gayet, Al. L'Art Byzantin D'Apres Les Monuments de l'Italie, de l'Istrie et de la Dalmatie, Tome II.Paris: Societe Francaise D'Editions D'Art undated
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Errard, Charles and Gayet, Al. L'Art Byzantin D'Apres Les Monuments de l'Italie, de l'Istrie et de la Dalmatie, Tome III.Paris: Emile Gaillard, Libraire-Editeur undated
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Errard, Charles and Gayet, Al. L'Art Byzantin D'Apres Les Monuments de l'Italie, de l'Istrie et de la Dalmatie, Tome IV.Paris: Emile Gaillard, Libraire-Editeur undated
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Faure, Elie. Histoire de l'Art: l'Art Medieval.Paris: Les Editions G. Cres and Cie 1921
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Filow, Bogdan D. Die Altbulgarische Kunst.Bern: Buhler and Werder 1919
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Franke-Berlin, Diedrich. Schmiedeeiserne Gitter.Stuttgart: Julius Hoffman Verlag undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 4/15/1926)
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French Exteriors
(title page missing, autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Fuhrmann, Ernst. Der Grabbau.Munchen: Georg Muller 1923
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Furtwangler, Adolf. Masterpieces of Greek Sculpture: A Series of Essays on the History of Art, Volume I.London: Richard Clay and Sons undated
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Furtwangler, Adolf. Masterpieces of Greek Sculpture: A Series of Essays on the History of Art, Volume II.London: Richard Clay and Sons undated
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Garcelon, A. Inspirations: 80 Motifs en Couleur.Paris: Librairie Generale de L'Architecture et des Arts Decoratifs undated
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Gardens Old & New: The Country House & Its Garden Environment.London: The Offices of "Country Life Illustrated" and George Newnes, Limited undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 5/25/1901)
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Gardens Old & New: The Country House & Its Garden Environment, Vol. 2.John Leyland, ed. London: Offices of Country Life and George Newnes, Limited, and New York: Charles Scribner's Sons undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 4/9/1923)
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Gardens Old & New: The Country House & Its Garden Environment, Vol. 3.H. Avray Tipping, ed. London: Offices of Country Life and George Newnes, Limited, and New York: Charles Scribner's Sons undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 2/25/1923)
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Gelis-Didot, P. La Peinture Decorative en France du XVI au XVIII Siecle.Paris: Librairie Generale de L'Architecture et des Arts Decoratifs undated
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Gelis-Didot, P. et Laffillee, H. La Peinture Decorative en France du XI au XVI Siecle, Deuxieme Edition.Paris: Librairies-Imprimeries Reunies undated
(Autographed by Albert Kahn.)
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Godard, Octave. Jardins de la Cote d'Azur.Paris: Ch. Massin et Cie, Editeurs 1927
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 8/10/1927)
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Gromort, Georges. Jardins d'Espagne, Vol I.Paris: A. Vincent et Cie 1926
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Gromort, Georges. Jardins d'Espagne, Vol. II.Paris: A. Vincent et Cie 1926
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Gromort, Georges. Jardins d'Italie.Paris: A. Vincent, Editeur 1922
Gruner, Lewis. Fresco Decorations: Stuccoes of Churches and Palaces in Italy During the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries.London: John Murray, Hering and Remington 1848
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Hadley, Chalmers. Library Buildings: Notes and Plans.Chicago: American Library Association 1924
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 8/25/1924)
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Hall, S.C. The Baronial Halls: Picturesque Edifices and Ancient Churches of England, Volume I.London: Chapman and Hall 1845
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Hall, S.C. The Baronial Halls: Picturesque Edifices and Ancient Churches of England, Volume II.London: Chapman and Hall 1848
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Hall, S.C. The Baronial Halls: Picturesque Edifices and Ancient Churches of England, Volume III.London: Chapman and Hall 1847
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Hamlin, A. D. F. & Snyder, C. B. J., et al. Modern School Houses.New York: The Swetland Publishing Co. 1910
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 1911)
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Hannover, Kunstverein. Schone Plastik.Munchen: Klischees und Druck von F. Bruckmann AG. 1931
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Harris, Kip Badeslade. English Houses and Gardens in the 17th and 18th Centuries: A Series of Bird's-Eye Views.New York: B.T. Batsford, Chas. Scribner's Sons 1908
(Autographed by Albert Kahn.)
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Harrison, W. K. & Dobbin, C. E. School Buildings of Today and Tomorrow.New York: Architectural Book Publishing Company, Inc. 1931
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 2/19/1931)
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Hautecoeur, Louis. Sculpture Decorative: Exposition Internationale de 1937.Paris: Editions d'Art Charles Moreau 1937
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 11/24/1937)
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Hegemann, Werner. Amerikanische Architektur & Stadtbaukunst.Berlin: Ernst Wasmuth, A.-G. 1927
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 11/15/1929)
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Hegemann, Werner. City Planning, Housing, Vol. 3: A Graphic Review of Civic Art, 1922-1937.New York: Architectural Book Publishing Company, Inc. 1938
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 6/15/1938)
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Henri, Ernst, ed. Decoration Egyptienne.Paris: 18, Rue du Mont-Cenis undated
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Histoire de L'Ornement Russe du X au XVI Siecle.Paris 1872
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Holme, Charles, compiler. Les Jardins d'Angleterre dans les Comtes du Nord.Paris: Bureau du "Studio" a Paris 1911
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 2/3/1922)
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Junghandel, Max and Gurlitt, Cornelius. Die Baukunst Spaniens, Vol. I.Dresden: Gilbers'sche Konigl. Hof-Verlagsbuchhandlung undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 7/19/1928)
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Junghandel, Max and Gurlitt, Cornelius. Die Baukunst Spaniens, Vol. II.Dresden: Gilbers'sche Konigl. Hof-Verlagsbuchhandlung undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 7/19/1928)
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Klauder, Charles Z. & Wise, Herbert C. College Architecture in America and Its Part in the Development of the Campus.New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1929
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 6/10/1929)
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Kotet, Masodik. A Magyar Nep Muveszete, II.Budapest: Franklin-Tarsulat 1909
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Kotet, Masodik. A Magyar Nep Muveszete, V.Budapest: Franklin-Tarsulat 1922
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Lafollye, A. Le Chateau de Pau: Histoire et Description.Paris: Ve A. Morel and Cie, Libraires-Editeurs 1882
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L'Architecte: Revue Mensuelle de L'Art Architectural Ancien et Moderne6th Annee. Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts 1911
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Lloyd, Nathaniel . Building Craftsmanship in Brick and Tile and in Stone Slates.Cambridge: The University Press 1929
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 7/22/1929)
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Luthgen, Eugen. Romanische Plastik in Deutschland.Leipzig: Druck Von F.A. Brockhaus 1923
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Magonigle, H. Van Buren. The Nature, Practice and History of Art.New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1924
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 1924)
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Martinie, A. H. La Ferronnerie, 2nd Serie.Paris: Editions Albert Levy -- Librarie Centrale des Beaux-Arts undated
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Mawson, Thomas H. Civic Art: Studies in Town Planning, Parks, Boulevards and Open Spaces.London: B. T. Batsford and New York: Chas. Scribner's Sons 1911
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 10/1911)
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Meheut, Mathurin. La Plante Exotique.Paris: Ch. Massin et Cie 1931
(inscribed by Mathurin Meheut: "A Monsieur et Madame Albert Kahn de Detroit, Hommage reconnaissant. Paris, Mai 31")
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Millar, Donald. Measured Drawings of Some Colonial and Georgian Houses, Vol. 3.New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc. 1930
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 9/29/30)
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Modern School Houses, Part II.New York: The American Architect 1915
Mujica, Francisco. History of the Skyscraper.Paris: Archaeology & Architecture Press 1929
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 5/25/1931)
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Nash, Joseph. The Mansions of England in The Olden Time, Volume I.London: Henry Sotheran and Company 1869
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Niccolini, Antonio. Arte Pompeiana: Monvmenti Scelti.Napoli 1888
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The Passports: Printed by Benjamin Franklin at His Passy Press.Ann Arbor: The William L. Clements Library 1925
(inscribed by William L. Clements: "To my much esteemed friend Mr. Albert Kahn, who was an inspiration in the building of the William L. Clements Library, 3/23/1926")
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Pean, P. Jardins de France, Vol. I.Paris: A. Vincent, Editeur 1925
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Pean, P. Jardins de France, Vol. II.Paris: A. Vincent, Editeur 1925
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 1/25/1926)
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Phillipps, E. March. The Gardens of Italy.Bolton, Arthur T., ed., London: Offices of Country Life, Ltd., and George Newnes, Ltd., and New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1919
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 10/1920)
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Poulin, Roger, compiler. Hospitaux, Sanatoria.Paris: Vincent Freal et Cie undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 9/29/1930)
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Poulin, Roger, compiler. Villas Modernes.Paris: Vincent Freal et Cie undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 12/4/1930)
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Prentice, Andrew N. Renaissance Architecture and Ornament in Spain: A Series of Examples Selected from the Purest Works Executed between the Years 1500-1560.London: B. T. Batsford 1893
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Richardson, A.E. Monumental Classic Architecture in Great Britain and Ireland During the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries.London: B.T. Batsford, Ltd. 94, High Holborn undated
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Riviere, Henri. La Ceramique dans L'Art D'Extreme-Orient, Tome I.Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts 1923
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Riviere, Henri. La Ceramique dans L'Art D'Extreme-Orient, Tome II.Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts 1923
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Roeper. Adalbert. Geschmiedete Gitter des XVI-XVIII Jahrhunderts aus Suddeutschland.Leipzig: A. Schumann's Verlag undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 9/25/1924)
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Roussel, J. Palais de Fontainebleau.Paris: Armand Guerinet, Libraire-Editeur des Musees Nationaux undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Ruggles, E. A. Small Stone Houses of the Cotswold District.Cleveland: J. H. Jansen 1931
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 8/28/1931)
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Schmidt, Adolf. Bucheinbande: Aus Dem XIV-XIX Jahrhundert In der Landesbibliothek Zu Darmstadt.Leipzig 1921
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Semper, H., Schulze, F.O., Barth, W. Carpi Ein Furstensitz der Renaissance.Dresden: Bleyl and Kammerer 1882
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Sloan, Raymond P. Hospital Color and Decoration.Chicago: Physicians' Record Company 1944
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Small, Tunstall & Woodbridge, Christopher. English Wrought Ironwork of the Late 17th & Early 18th Centuries: A Portfolio of Full-Sized Details.London: The Architectural Press and New York: William Helburn, Inc. undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 3/2/1931)
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Soule, Charles C. How to Plan a Library Building for Library Work.Boston: The Boston Book Company 1912
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Stevens, Edward F. The American Hospital of the Twentieth Century.New York: Architectural Record Publishing Company 1918
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Stratton, Arthur. The English Interior: A Review of the Decoration of English Homes from Tudor Times to the XIXth Century.London: B.T. Batsford Ltd. 94 High Holborn undated
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Stuart, James & Revett, Nicholas. Antiquities of Athens, Volume I.London: Priestley and Weale 1825
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Stuart, James & Revett, Nicholas. Antiquities of Athens, Volume II.London: Priestley and Weale 1825
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Stuart, James & Revett, Nicholas. Antiquities of Athens, Volume III.London: Priestley and Weale 1827
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Stuart, James & Revett, Nicholas. Antiquities of Athens, Volume IV.London: Priestley and Weale 1830
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Tipping, H. Avray. English Gardens.London: Country Life, Ltd., and New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1925
(autographed by Albert Kahn)
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Totten, George Oakley. Maya Architecture.Washington, D. C.: The Maya Press 1926
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 10/15/1927)
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Virette, Jean. La Cite Jardin.Paris: Editions S. de Bonadona, Librairie Nouvelle de l'Architecture et des Beaux-Arts undated
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 10/4/1931)
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Vollard, Ambroise. La Vie and L'Oeuvre de Pierre-Auguste Renoir.Paris: Ambroise Vollard 1919
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Weaver, Lawrence. Houses and Gardens by E. L. Lutyens. London: Offices of "Country Life" and George Newnes, Ltd. 1913
(autographed by Albert Kahn, 1914)
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Zoubaloff, Jacques. Clos Joli I -- Les Fleurs and Clos Joli II -- Les Fruits.Paris: Editions d'Art Charles Moreau 1929
(two volumes autographed by Albert Kahn, 8/15/1929)
