The Queen's Pictures Royal Collectors Through the Centuries
by Lloyd, Christopher
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/Fine
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London / New York: National Gallery Publications / Harry N Abrams, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 4to 11" - 13" tall. The Queen's Pictures is a splendid survey of the paintings in Britain's Royal Collection, the largest private collection of works of fine arts and crafts in the entire world. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bound in black cloth, with sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little wear to the glossy wraps. 179 illustrations, 117 of them being in full color. [4], 5-256 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 352305
- Title
- The Queen's Pictures Royal Collectors Through the Centuries
- Author
- Lloyd, Christopher
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- National Gallery Publications / Harry N Abrams
- Place of Publication
- London / New York
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- 4to 11" - 13" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Christopher Lloyd art history British art history English art history
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