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A History of English Furniture.: The Age of Oak; The Age of Walnut; The Age of Mahogany; The Age of Satinwood. With plates in colour after Shirley Slocombe, and numerous illustrations selected and arranged by the author.
by MACQUOID, Percy
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- Hardcover
- first
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Lawrence & Bullen,, 1904-08. Handsomely bound comprehensive overview of English furniture First editions, first impressions, handsomely bound, of this richly illustrated survey of English furniture, the most comprehensive to date. Macquoid's four "ages" are still terms used today, and the books remain an essential reference guide for dealers and collectors of antique furniture. 4 volumes, folio (379 x 277 mm). Finely bound for William Brown of Edinburgh in red half morocco, spines lettered in gilt, red cloth sides, top edges gilt. 60 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards. Some light rubbing, small patch of wear to rear cover of vol. I, front cover of vol. III cockled, foxing to endpapers and plates, vol. II plate 1 reinserted, vol. III plate 14 repaired to lengthy tear. A good set.
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- Peter Harrington
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 136805
- Title
- A History of English Furniture.
- Author
- MACQUOID, Percy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Lawrence & Bullen,
- Date Published
- 1904-08
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Peter Harrington
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About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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