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The life and work of Thomas Chippendale. Complete in two volumes / [by] Christopher Gilbert
by Gilbert, Christopher
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0289708397
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708392
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Studio Vista : Christie's, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth, in slipcase. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description: 2v.(xx,329p,[16]p of plates;[6],288p) : ill(some col), facsims, plans, ports ; 29cm. (hbk). Notes: Ill. on lining papers. In slip case. Vol. 1 - Bibl.: p.310-315 - Index. v. 1. Text - v. 2. Illustrations. Subject: Chippendale, Thomas (1718-1779) - Studies. Furniture - critical studies - Criticism and interpretation. Cabinetmakers - England - Biography. Furniture - England - History - 18th century. Decoration and ornament - Chippendale style. Cabinet-workers - England - Biography. Furniture, English. English furniture - Chippendale, Thomas - Biographies - Critical studies. Furniture designers. Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd. Genre: Biography, Illustrated.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 228938
- Title
- The life and work of Thomas Chippendale. Complete in two volumes / [by] Christopher Gilbert
- Author
- Gilbert, Christopher
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0289708397
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708392
- Publisher
- London : Studio Vista : Christie's
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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