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Paul Williams. Published by [Murray and Gee, Inc], [Hollywood, CA] [1946]. Illustrated wrappers, 80 pages.

This appears to be a smaller paper bound issue from the original publisher using a cut down version of the original dustjacket as the wrapper, with the same architectural plans. A seminal book of small house plans and designs by famed Southern California architect Paul R. Williams. Very Good Condition: spots of foxing to the covers, title page and inside front cover has off-setting from laid-in paper, otherwise, tight, bright, clean and unmarked.

Paul Revere Williams, FAIA (1894-1980) Legendary, trailblazing Black architect known as the "Architect to the Stars." Over his 50 year career, he designed more than 3,000 buildings, primarily in Southern California, and broke monumental racial barriers in the field of architecture. He designed the homes of numerous celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lon Chaney, Barbara Stanwyck, and Charles Correll. He also designed many commercial, institutional and civic buildings.