Prepared for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust by Chris Cochran. In large Softcovers spine fading, First Published in 1980 third Edition 1991, Colour and Black and White Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, plans etc, 98 Pages, Published By Random Century Auckland. A Very Good Copy. 'Victorian and Edwardian Homes: lovable, but are they liveable? In this practical guide, conservation architect Chris Cochran shows home restorers how to conserve and restore the best in our traditional domestic architecture, and adapt the rest to suit modern living requirements. tackling problems ranging from the everyday to the unusual, he offers advice and guidance specially written for New Zealand conditions. If your house was built before 1930, you cannot afford to be without this book. For this third edition the bibliography has new entries, the inventory of specialist trade and suppliers has been updated, and the draft Aotearoa Charter has been included'